Posts by Steven Blakesley
December 8, 2020 w/ Tj Smith
(Deccember 8, 2020) – Tyler Tj Smith of Fresno joins the show to discuss his new ride for the 2021 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals with Josh Ford Motorsports. We also look at drivers in the Winners Circle and the “Best Thing I Saw”.
Read MoreA TEN YEAR SNOWBALL DERBY JOURNEY FOR DEREK THORN
A story that began in 2011 may reach its pinnacle in 2020, as Derek Thorn prepares to roll off the grid as the polesitter of Sunday’s 53rd Snowball Derby. Photos by Sal Sigala, Jr. In 2011, Thorn came into the most prestigious Super Late Model race in America as a driver on the rise. He finished…
Read MoreDecember 1, 2020 w/ Grant Thompson
(Deccember 1, 2020) – 2019 Madera Jr. Late Model Challenge Camp winner Grant Thompson joins the show after winning the inaugural Jr. Late Model race at Tucson Speedway on Sunday. Thompson will be competing in the Snowflake 100 portion of the Snowball Derby this weekend. We also look at the drivers in the “Winners Circle”…
Read MoreBILL MCANALLY RACING DRIVERS ACADEMY ANNOUNCED FOR 2021
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2020) – Bill McAnally Racing has announced the BMR Drivers Academy for the 2021 season, presenting an opportunity for at least 14 drivers to participate with the 10-time NASCAR and ARCA regional championship winning organization. Academy competition will encompass 40 races across 18 two-day sessions at five tracks in California that…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: SHORT TRACK HAPPENINGS IN NOVEMBER
(November 25, 2020) – Another batch of strong multi-day events highlight the West Coast short track racing scene. Here’s a look at all the events that Short Track Live will be following On the Radar! Friday November 27 – Saturday November 28 Arizona Speedway presents the 5th Copper Classic with ASCS Southwest Region wing and…
Read MoreCOLUMN: GIVING THANKS FOR THE 2020 RACING SEASON
The challenges of 2020 will make this a year we will never forget. Despite the difficulties, we can look back at the 2020 racing season with many things to be thankful for as we reflect over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am thankful to have announced at over 40 race events, thanks largely to the efforts…
Read MoreNovember 24, 2020 w/ Doug Lockwood
(November 24, 2020) – Merced Speedway GM Doug Lockwood joins the show, talking about the challenges of the 2020 season and what’s ahead in 2021 with his expanded role with USAC. We also take a trip to the “Winners Circle” and a look at the “Best Thing I Saw” over the weekend!
Read MoreTHORSON CLOSES USAC MIDGET SEASON THE SAME WAY HE STARTED IT: IN VICTORY LANE
(November 22, 2020 from USAC PR) – From Ocala, Fla. to Merced, Calif., the 2020 USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget season concluded in the same manner it began – with Tanner Thorson’s presence in victory lane. Photo by Rich Forman Of all his great performances in 2020, Thorson very well may have saved his…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: RACES TO BE THANKFUL FOR ON THE WEST COAST
(November 19, 2020) – As the racing world continues to navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic, short track fans on the West Coast will have a lot to be thankful for this weekend. Racing on both dirt and asphalt will be featured in Short Track Live’s On the Radar! Friday November 20 Merced Speedway hosts night #1…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020 w/ JJ Hickle
(November 17, 2020) – Quilcene, WA’s JJ Hickle is our guest after winning the Kings of Thunder 360 finale at Keller Auto Speedway on Saturday night. Hickle discusses his goals for the 2021 season. We also look at the drivers in the Winners Circle and the “Best Thing I Saw”.
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