Late Models
JACOB SMITH EARNS FIRST CAREER MADERA LATE MODEL WIN
MADERA, Calif. (June 13, 2020) – For the second consecutive week, a Bakersfield driver reigned supreme at Madera as Jacob Smith won his first feature at the one-third mile asphalt oval on Saturday evening. Smith won qualifying and his heat race, then led all 40 laps of the feature for the non-televised series. The racing…
Read MoreALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY APPROVED FOR TESTING ON JUNE 20TH
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (June 12, 2020) – All American Speedway has been approved by local and state officials for reopening of operations, beginning with a Test and Tune on Saturday, June 20th. With the state of California moving into stage three of its industry guidance, the speedway in Roseville, Calif. was approved for events without spectators…
Read MoreCALIFORNIA MOVES TO STAGE THREE, CLEARING PATH FOR MOTORSPORTS
(June 10, 2020) – After the state of California enacted a statewide stay-at-home order on March 19, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 18 circle track motorsports events have been held. This Friday’s move to Stage 3 includes guidance for pro sports without audiences and paves the way for most counties throughout the state…
Read MoreADVANCE 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…
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