Posts by Short Track Live
MACHADO STORMS FROM 18TH TO WIN TRI STATE PROSTOCKS AT ANTIOCH
(6/7/2020 from Tri State ProStock Challenge PR) – After nearly four months on hiatus, the Tri State ProStock Challenge returned with a bang on Saturday night. Racers across the West Coast have been clamoring for the chance to get back on track, resulting in a strong 24 car showing for the tour’s first visit to…
Read MorePLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT TO OPEN 55TH SEASON ON JUNE 13TH
(June 5, 2020 from Placerville Speedway PR) – Russell Motorsports Inc. is excited to announce that it has been granted approval to launch the historic 55th season of competition at the action-packed Placerville Speedway on Saturday June 13th. Like many tracks across the country have endured, the first race back will be held without race…
Read MoreIRWINDALE SPEEDWAY TO RESUME RACING ON JUNE 13TH WITH COMPETITOR ONLY EVENT
(June 4, 2020 from Irwindale PR) – Irwindale Speedway is pleased to announce that short track racing will return to Southern California with the 2020 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season opener on Saturday, June 13th. Photo by Sal Sigala, Jr. In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, this event will be closed to the public.…
Read MoreJUNE’S WESTERN USAC SCHEDULE IS CANCELED
(June 4, 2020 from USAC PR) – As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues, the United States Auto Club’s (USAC) Western office has announced that their June calendar has been canceled. In addition, the July 11th USAC West Coast Sprint Car and Western States Midget event at Placerville has been lost to the pandemic. Photo by Lance…
Read MoreLAKEPORT SPEEDWAY APPROVED FOR JUNE AUTO RACES
(June 3, 2020 from Lakeport Speedway PR) – Lakeport Speedway has been approved to run auto racing at Lakeport Speedway on June 13 and June 20. However, due to the state-mandated social distancing directives, the grandstands will be closed to spectators. The events will be twilight shows with racing beginning at 4:00 pm. A Test…
Read MoreEVENTS IN JUNE AND JULY 4TH CANCELED AT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY
(May 31, 2020 from SDS PR) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, races at Silver Dollar Speedway continue to be put on hold. As of today, the entire month of June will be canceled. With further restrictions on the horizon, the annual celebration of Fast Cars and Freedom on July 4th is also canceled. “We…
Read MoreUSAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET RETURN AT PETALUMA ON JUNE 6
(May 30, 2020 from USAC PR) – The USAC Western States Midgets make their return to action on Saturday night, June 6, at California’s Petaluma Speedway. The co-sanctioned event with the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) Midgets will be a non-point race for the USAC Western States Midgets and pay $600-to-win and $100 to start.…
Read MoreSMALL VICTORIES: Kyle Larson taking each race in stride, cherishing every feat
The 9-time World of Outlaws winner will compete at Lake Ozark Speedway May 29-30 on DIRTVision (May 26, 2020 from World of Outlaws) – The crowd of fans at Federated Auto Parts Raceway erupted in applause when Kyle Larson completed his qualifying lap. Johnny Gibson pegged the redline of his vocal cords announcing Larson set…
Read MoreKERN COUNTY & MERCED USAC WESTERN MIDGET SHOWS ARE CANCELED
(May 19, 2020 Series Report) – USAC Western Director Chris Kearns has announced that upcoming USAC Western States Midget shows at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park (May 29) and Merced Speedway (May 30) have been cancelled. The United States Auto Club (USAC) and track promoters are working on options to reschedule events…
Read MoreMARYSVILLE HOSTING YUBA RIVER GOLD RUSH ON MAY 25
(May 19, 2020 Track Report) – With support from the internet streaming company Speed Shift TV, the next event at Marysville Raceway will take place Monday, May 25th. The special Memorial Day race is called the Yuba River Gold Rush and will feature winged 360 sprint cars and IMCA Sport mods. With the support from…
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