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USAC MIDGET SPECIAL EVENT ADDED AT MERCED NOV. 25
(September 15, 2020 from USAC PR) – A non-points special event for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets has been added to the schedule to close out the 2020 season at California’s Merced Speedway on Wednesday night, November 25. Photo by Ty Garl The $3,000-to-win event marks the debut of the series at the quarter-mile,…
Read MorePLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY RETURNS TO ACTION THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
(September 15, 2020 by Gary Thomas) – Following an extended break the always exciting Placerville Speedway returns to life this Saturday September 19th with the first event in over one month taking place. Photo by Tim Holland Four divisions will be on hand with the Winged 360 Sprint Cars making their return after nearly two…
Read MoreUSAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS EYE PETALUMA RETURN SATURDAY
(September 14, 2020 from Lance Jennings) – The USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will invade Petaluma Speedway this Saturday, September 19th, for a special non-points event. Promoted by Rick Faeth, Super Stocks, Dwarf Cars, and Mini Stocks will join the action packed showcase. The Pit Gates will open at noon, the GRANDSTANDS ARE CLOSED, Practice…
Read MoreSATURDAY’S USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR CLASH AT PETALUMA IS POSTPONED
(September 11, 2020 from Lance Jennings) – Officials with Petaluma Speedway and the United States Auto Club (USAC) have announced the Saturday’s race (September 12) at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds has been postponed. Track promoter Rick Faeth and USAC are working on a make-up date for the event. “Petaluma Speedway regrettably announces that tomorrow night’s scheduled…
Read MoreWESTERN MIDGET RACING RETURNS TO PETALUMA SPEEDWAY
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (September 10, 2020) – Western Midget Racing will make their second appearance at Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night, supporting the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Cars as part of an exciting open wheel night at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. Photo by Joe Shivak. Western Midget Racing is also scheduled to conclude its season on…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: TROPHY HUNTING AND CHAMPIONSHIP CHASING IN CALIFORNIA
(September 9, 2020) – With Labor Day in the books and the postseason special events within reach, drivers will jockey for wins at more than a dozen tracks in California this weekend. Find out where the racing is and how to watch, in this week’s On the Radar! Wednesday September 9 Marysville Raceway Park will pay tribute…
Read MoreOCEAN SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES MAKE UP DATES FOR 2020 SEASON
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (September 8, 2020) – Ocean Speedway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds has announced a busy conclusion to its 2020 racing season, with four make-up dates including a reschedule for the 60th running of the Johnny Key Classic. Ocean Speedway will host regular purse championship points races for the Ocean Sprints presented by…
Read MoreUSAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS BATTLE AT PETALUMA SATURDAY
(September 8, 2020 by Lance Jennings) – This Saturday, September 12th, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will return to Petaluma Speedway for a special non-points event. Promoted by Rick Faeth, the action packed card will also feature Modifieds, WMR Western Midgets, and 600 Micro Sprints. The Pit Gates will open at noon, the…
Read MoreSUNDAY’S USAC WESTERN STATES & BCRA MIDGET SHOW AT PETALUMA IS CANCELED
(September 4, 2020 from Lance Jennings) – Petaluma Speedway and United States Auto Club (USAC) officials have announced that Sunday’s (September 6) USAC Western States & Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) Midget show has been cancelled. Track promoter Rick Faeth received a direct request from Petaluma’s Mayor and City Manager to cancel Sunday’s “West Coast…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: CASH IS KING THIS WEEKEND ON THE WEST COAST
(September 2, 2020) – They say cash is king and this weekend’s racing on the West Coast will have plenty of it up for grabs. Strong payouts highlight this week’s On the Radar for short track racing. Saturday September 5 Antioch Speedway presents the third round of the George Steitz Freedom Series with the Big…
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