Late Models
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS TO SPONSOR NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES IN MULTIYEAR AGREEMENT
(June 10, 2020 from NASCAR PR) – As NASCAR Weekly Series sanctioned events begin to return at select tracks across North America, NASCAR and Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, today announced a multiyear official partnership, designating Advance Auto Parts as the series entitlement sponsor. As part of the agreement, Advance also…
Read MoreBUDDY SHEPHERD SWEEPS NIGHT FOR MADERA SEASON OPENER WIN
MADERA, Calif. (June 6, 2020) – Two-time Nut Up Pro Late Model champion Buddy Shepherd had a perfect Madera Speedway season opener on Saturday afternoon, sweeping qualifying, the heat race, and leading all 40-laps of the feature. The 2020 season opener attracted 15 non-televised Madera Late Models to the one-third mile asphalt oval at the…
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 2, 2020 w/ Dylan Zampa
(June 2, 2020) – Dylan Zampa joins us to preview this weekend’s season opening Late Model action at Madera Speedway. We also take a look at the winners over the weekend on the West Coast and discuss the cancelation of the California Speedweek
Read MoreGREEN FLAG FLIES FOR RACING AT MADERA WITH ACTION TO RESUME JUNE 6
MADERA, CALIF. (June 1, 2020) – Madera Speedway will open its gates for racing competition on Saturday June 6th, with the Madera Late Models and Toyotas on the card for the first event of the 2020 season. Madera Speedway has moved into the racing phase of its reopening plan, with approval from the Madera County…
Read MoreALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY 2020 OPERATIONS UPDATE
ROSEVILLE, CALIF. (May 30, 2020) – We wanted to provide an update on our requests for practice at the All American Speedway. On Friday afternoon, we had our fifth request for practices declined. We are required to receive approval from Dr. Amy Sisson, Public Health Director for Placer County. Here is the latest response we…
Read MoreFRIDAY FEATURE: THE PHENOMENON OF THE JR. LATE MODEL SERIES
(May 29, 2020) – This week’s Friday Feature looks back at the formation of the Jr. Late Model Series, a growing phenomenon across the nation but started by Madera Speedway in 2016. The series for drivers ages 10-16 years old has produced multiple quality drivers, quickly making an impact on stock car racing. Photos by…
Read MoreRACING CANCELED AT LAS VEGAS BULLRING UNTIL OCT. 16
(May 27, 2020) – The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has made the surprising announcement to cancel the remainder of its 2020 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season because of the COVID19 Pandemic. Notably, the decision will impact some growing divisions at the speedway including the 602 Modifieds, Pro Late Models, and Jr. Late Models.…
Read MoreWINNING MONDAY: A LOOK AT THE BIG WINNERS FROM THIS WEEKEND
(May 25, 2020) – West Coast drivers picked up big victories across the country in short track competition this Memorial Day Weekend. This is our Winning Monday on ShortTrackLive.com Adobe Mountain photos courtesy Ben Thrasher. Sprint Cars and Midgets Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson finished second to Grass Valley’s Brad Sweet on Friday night at I-55 Speedway…
Read MoreFRIDAY FEATURE: LOOKING BACK AT THE OPENING OF KERN COUNTY RACEWAY
(May 22, 2020) – On May 18, 2013, the highly-anticipated Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield swung open the gates for its grand opening. After an eight-year development process, the spectacular venue came to fruition with 8,000 fans in the stands. With our contributor Jason Galvin, we look back at the grand opening and where…
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