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ERIC SCHMIDT TRIUMPHS DURING NASCAR TRIBUTE TO HEROES IN ROSEVILLE

By Steven Blakesley | September 10, 2023

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (September 9, 2023) – All American Speedway champion Eric Schmidt of Roseville prevailed over a cavalcade of champions, winning Saturday’s NASCAR JM Environmental Wild West Super Series 100-lap feature during the NASCAR Tribute to Heroes. Seven divisions competed in the NASCAR weekly points race before the final NAPA Riebes Auto Parts Trailer Bash…

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DRAKE EDWARDS STRIKES BLACK GOLD WITH INAUGURAL BAKERSFIELD WMR WIN

By Steven Blakesley | September 9, 2023

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (September 9, 2023) – Surprise, Ariz.’s Drake Edwards won his fifth points paying Western Midget Racing race of the 2023 season by striking black gold in the inaugural series race at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night. The victory was also Edwards’ third in the last four races. Edwards and Joey Klemish of Cortez,…

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RECORD SETTING OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN SPRINT CAR ENTRY LIST UNVEILED

By Steven Blakesley | September 8, 2023

More than 50 paid entries announced for $50,000-to-win race December 1-2 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Davey Hamilton Jr’s Open Wheel Showdown officials have announced the first Winged Sprint Car entry list for the December 1-2, 2023, $50,000 to win event with over 50 paid entries. The record-setting $155,000 total purse for this event is attracting…

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WESTERN MIDGET RACING DEBUTS AT BAKERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

By Steven Blakesley | September 6, 2023

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 6, 2023) – The highly-anticipated debut for Western Midget Racing at Bakersfield Speedway hits the dirt this Saturday night, with the field of drivers aiming to strike black gold and make history as the first series winner at the historic speedway. A bevy of racing divisions will be competing including Pro Stocks,…

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O2 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND PEPPERJACK KENNELS TEAM UP WITH RICO ABREU RACING FOR GOLD CUP

By Steven Blakesley | September 4, 2023

St. Helena, California (September 4, 2023) – Two Northern California-based businesses owned by female entrepreneurs will team up with Rico Abreu Racing for the Gold Cup at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this weekend. O2 Employment Services and PepperJack Kennels will adorn Abreu’s No. 24 World of Outlaws Sprint Car in Friday’s preliminary night and Saturday’s…

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FORMAT FOR PETTIT SHOOTOUT RELEASED, MODIFIEDS TO RACE 103 LAPS

By Steven Blakesley | September 4, 2023

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 4, 2023) – Details have been unveiled for the prestigious 13th annual Pat and Jim Pettit Memorial Shootout on September 29 and 30 from Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. The annual event pays tribute to the parents of Hall of Famer Jim Pettit II and features IMCA Modifieds, Sport Modifieds, and Hobby…

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WARD AND WOOD COMPLETE SWEEPS OF THE DUAL AT DELTA SPEEDWAY

By Steven Blakesley | September 4, 2023

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (September 4, 2023) – Bakersfield’s Nathan Ward and Sacramento’s Austin Wood wrapped up sweeps of their respective divisions during Sunday’s final night of the annual Dual at Delta Speedway, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, in Stockton. Ward extended his points lead in Restricted by winning both nights of action while Wood seized…

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KENNEALY KELLER MOTORSPORTS LAUNCHES ARCA WEST SERIES DEVELOPMENT TEAM

By Steven Blakesley | September 1, 2023

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (September 1, 2023) – A mother and daughter-owned ARCA Menards Series West team will hit the track in 2024, as Francesca and Harley Kennealy have announced the formation of KKM Driver Development. The team will be anchored by two drivers: 18-year-old 2023 series rookie Kyle Keller of Las Vegas, Nev. and 17-year-old Robbie…

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EIGHTH ANNUAL DUAL AT DELTA COMING LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO STOCKTON

By Steven Blakesley | August 30, 2023

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (August 30, 2023) – Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union continues its annual tradition of racing action during Labor Day weekend with the eighth annual Dual at Delta on Saturday and Sunday. Each night will be a complete Micro Sprint points race with action for Super 600, Non-Wing, Restricted, and Jr.…

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SHELDEN COOPER BECOMES SIXTH DIFFERENT MAVTV MADERA PRO WINNER OF 2023

By Steven Blakesley | August 26, 2023

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (August 26, 2023) – Clovis’ Shelden Cooper earned his first career Lunkerdaddy Pro Late Model victory and became the sixth different 2023 MAVTV-televised Madera winner in Saturday’s 80-lap feature. The win keeps Cooper in the championship hunt and cements his run through the ranks of Madera, from Hobby Stock championships to Short Track…

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