Posts by Steven Blakesley
GOLOBIC RETURNS HOME WITH THURSDAY NIGHT WIN AT WATSONVILLE
(June 25, 2020) – Two-time Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo champion Shane Golobic of Fremont returned to his home victory lane, taking Thursday’s win at the quarter-mile in Watsonville. Golobic set fast-time, then led all 30-laps in the rare Thursday night jaunt for the winged 360 Sprint Car Series. “Really good night with the…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: JUNE 27 WEEKEND ON THE WEST COAST
(June 24, 2020) – Don’t call them Speedweeks but the California dirt track racers will have two opportunities to compete in multi-day events across multiple tracks, leading this week’s On The Radar! Wednesday June 24: Dixon Speedway kicks off the brand-new 2020 West Coast COVID Cup with five divisions of Micro Sprint racing. Drivers compete…
Read MoreJune 23, 2020 w/ Giovanni Scelzi
(June 23, 2020) – The youngest World of Outlaw winner Giovanni Scelzi joins us on Blakesley Sports Media Live! Gio is getting ready to restart his ARCA Menards Series West campaign this weekend in Utah. We also look at all the big winners across the country in the Winner’s Circle and a look at “the…
Read MoreMADERA SPEEDWAY MAVTV LATE MODELS ROAR TO LIFE THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
MADERA, CALIF. (June 23, 2020) – The 2020 championship battles in the MAVTV-televised Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models begins on Saturday night at Madera Speedway, driving the one-third mile asphalt oval into the heart of its 48th season of racing. Mini Cups vs. Bandoleros will also join the action with…
Read MoreVIDEO: Introducing Short Track Live
Short Track Live is the new home for West Coast motorsports news, commentary, podcasts, and videos. We cover all the action, from Late Models to Micro Sprints to Sprint Cars, and much more! Online at ShortTrackLive.com
Read MoreWINNERS CIRCLE: A LOOK AT THE TROPHY HUNTERS FROM JUNE 20, 2020
MOLES SWEEPS THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE SIZZLER IN DRAMATIC FASHION AT DELTA
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 20, 2020) – Raisin City’s Mitchel Moles continued to be a terror on the Micro Sprint scene in California, completing a sweep of both the Super 600 and Non-Wing features on Saturday night at Delta Speedway presented by Financial Center Credit Union. The final night of the season opening Summer Sizzler saw…
Read MoreMOLES AND SARALE STAR IN THE RETURN OF MICRO SPRINT RACING TO STOCKTON
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 19, 2020) – Micro Sprint racing finally opened its 2020 campaign at the Delta Speedway presented by Financial Center Credit Union in Stockton, with a pair of familiar faces claiming big victories. 2019 double track champion Caden Sarale and 45-time 2019 California Micro Sprint feature winner Mitchel Moles starred in the opening…
Read MoreMADERA SPEEDWAY RELEASES REVISED 2020 RACING SCHEDULE
MADERA, CALIF. (June 19, 2020) – Madera Speedway has released a revised schedule for the remainder of the 48th season of competition at the one-third mile oval. Among the changes are calendar changes for the MAVTV-televised Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, along with their young counterparts in the Mini…
Read MoreFATHER’S DAY WEEKEND A CHANCE TO REFLECT ON THE ROLE OF FAMILY IN RACING
(June 18, 2020) – Motorsports and families go together like peanut butter and jelly. The fabric of racing is woven from the stories of families coming together to triumph throughout all facets of the sport. On Father’s Day weekend, I wanted to look at some of the best stories of family in California short track…
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