Late Models
WINNERS CIRCLE: A LOOK AT THE TROPHY HUNTERS FROM JUNE 20, 2020
MADERA SPEEDWAY RELEASES REVISED 2020 RACING SCHEDULE
MADERA, CALIF. (June 19, 2020) – Madera Speedway has released a revised schedule for the remainder of the 48th season of competition at the one-third mile oval. Among the changes are calendar changes for the MAVTV-televised Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, along with their young counterparts in the Mini…
Read MoreFATHER’S DAY WEEKEND A CHANCE TO REFLECT ON THE ROLE OF FAMILY IN RACING
(June 18, 2020) – Motorsports and families go together like peanut butter and jelly. The fabric of racing is woven from the stories of families coming together to triumph throughout all facets of the sport. On Father’s Day weekend, I wanted to look at some of the best stories of family in California short track…
Read MoreON THE RADAR: JUNE 20 WEEKEND IN CALIFORNIA
(June 17, 2020) – Another large slate of races is on deck across the state of California for the weekend of Saturday June 20th. The editors of ShortTrackLive.com have compiled what is “ON THE RADAR” for short track fans in the Golden State Friday June 19: Delta Speedway in Stockton will open its 2020 season…
Read MoreJACOB 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.…
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