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ON 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…
Read MorePETALUMA HOSTS USAC & BCRA MIDGET CHALLENGE RACE #1 THIS SUNDAY
(September 2, 2020 from Lance Jennings) – This Sunday September 6th, the cars and stars of the USAC Western States and BCRA (Bay Cities Racing Association) Midget Series will clash at Petaluma Speedway. Promoted by Rick Faeth, the co-sanctioned special event / non-point race will also feature Dwarf Cars, 600 Micro Sprints, and Mini Stocks. Photo…
Read MoreFROM THE VAULT: Kyle Larson feature story August 4, 2010
(August 28, 2020) – With the overwhelming success of Kyle Larson this summer across the nation’s dirt tracks, we wanted to reach back into our vault to see how his meteoric rise began. In August of 2010, Larson found himself challenging for both the Golden State Challenge Series – now NARC/KWS 410 – championship and…
Read MoreANDY FORSBERG WINS 22ND CAREER CHAMPIONSHIP WITH MARYSVILLE TITLE
(August 27, 2020 from Marysville PR) – Nearly 70 drivers competed at the final Wednesday night point show of the season at Marysville Raceway. In the end, the Raceway crowned two first time champions as Auburn’s Andy Forsberg won the winged 360 sprint car title and Prescott Valley, AZ Timothy Allerdings captured the IMCA Sport…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: THREE DAYS OF ACTION FOR THE WEST COAST
(August 26, 2020) – Championships are in sight at several of California’s short tracks while the Tri State Pro Stocks host their first doubleheader weekend. A full slate of action is on tap in this week’s On the Radar! Wednesday August 26 Marysville Raceway Park will wrap up its 2020 championships with another Wednesday night special…
Read MorePLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY POSTPONES THIS WEEKEND’S EVENT TO SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD
(August 25, 2020 from Gary Thomas) – The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway has announced that this Saturday’s previously scheduled “Big Trophy Night” will be postponed until Saturday October 3rd. The reasoning behind the postponement has to do with the recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases from Knoxville and the fact several California natives…
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