Archive for May 2020
2019 CALIFORNIA MICRO SPRINT CHAMPIONS
(May 15, 2020) – After the release of the top-ten Micro Sprint drivers in the state of California for 2019, several significant championship winning drivers missed the cut. It is time to honor every California champion to wrap up our recap of the 2019 season. Photos by Chris Cleveland, Cameron Hageman, and Tim Aylwin. Micro…
Read MoreVIDEO: All American Racing August 18, 2018
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – This week we throwback to the inaugural season of Bill McAnally Racing Promotions at All American Speedway with action from August 18th, 2018. This event includes an exciting 60 lap Limited Modified feature with a duel to the finish between Rick Andersen and Nick Lyons.
Read MoreMAY 23RD “SALUTE TO INDY” AT PERRIS IS CANCELED
(May 14, 2020) – USAC Western Director Chris Kearns has announced that the May 23rd “Salute to Indy” featuring the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at Perris Auto Speedway has been cancelled. The United States Auto Club (USAC) and track promoters are working on options to reschedule events once racing resumes. The May 23rd race is…
Read MoreMADERA RACING ON MAVTV UNDERDOGS AIRS THURSDAY
(May 14, 2020) – Madera Racing on MAVTV presents “The Underdogs”, a special about six 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series drivers who are expected to have breakout seasons in 2020. The episode airs Thursday, May 14th at 5pm and 8pm Pacific on MAVTV. The six drivers featured are Austin Edwards, Kercie Jung, Robbie Kennealy, Kabe…
Read MoreMay 12, 2020 w/ Buddy Kofoid
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. (May 12, 2020) – 2020 USAC National Midget driver Michael Buddy Kofoid joins us to talk about his racing career and outlook for the season. We also talk with JJ Cox about the 2019 California Micro Sprints rankings on ShortTrackLive.com
Read More2019 CALIFORNIA MICRO SPRINT RANKINGS: #3-#1
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. (May 12, 2020) – The editors of ShortTrackLive.com are ranking the Micro Sprint drivers of California, based on their 2019 performances! The top-three drivers represent the pinacle of performance from the 2019 season and a target for the rest of the Micro Sprint scene to aim for in 2020. Photos by Cameron…
Read MoreMONDAY MEMORIES: Kyle Larson nearly sweeps Faria Memorial at Tulare
(May 11, 2020) – This week’s Monday Memory is a look back at one of Kyle Larson’s most underrated and outstanding performances of his career. We look back at May 11 and May 12, 2012 at the Chris and Brian Faria Memorial at the Tulare Thunderbowl with action for both the USAC West Coast 360s…
Read MoreNETTO AND DAY HIGHLIGHT WINNERS IN RETURN OF DIRT TRACK RACING TO CALIFORNIA
(May 10, 2020) – Over 200 race cars converged on Dixon Speedway, Marysville Raceway, and Placerville Speedway in Saturday night’s return to dirt track racing in the state of California. With COVID19 mitigation rules in place, DJ Netto won the 360 feature at Marysville while Corey Day led winners at Dixon in the Super 600…
Read MoreDIRT TRACK RACING OPENS UP IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SATURDAY NIGHT
Since Ethan Dotson crossed under the checkered flag in a Modified at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park on Saturday night, March 14th, short track racing in California has gone silent for race events. Besides a few sporadic practice days at California’s privately owned facilities, fairground tracks and grassroots racing teams have sat…
Read MoreCALIFORNIA SPEEDWEEK ENTRIES SOARS PAST 100 CARS
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (May 8, 2020) – Pre-registrations continue to come in for the sixth annual Hoosier Tire California Speedweek, set for June 23-27 at Dixon Speedway, Delta Speedway, Keller Auto Raceway at Plaza Park, and Lemoore Raceway. The field is highlighted by an outstanding 44 Non-Wing entries, along with 34 Super 600 entrants and 26…
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