California 's Derek Thorn has been the fastest bullet to make the cross-country trip in recent years .
The 49 Annual Snowball Derby on December 4 may be Derek Thorn 's best chance to finally take the Tom Dawson Trophy back home .
California 's Derek Thorn has been the fastest bullet to make the cross-country trip in recent years , and the 49 Annual Snowball Derby on December 4 may be his best chance to finally take the Tom Dawson Trophy back home .