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NARC RELEASES 2021 KING OF THE WEST SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE

By Short Track Live | December 11, 2020

(December 11, 2020 from KWS PR & Jim Allen) – The Northern Auto Racing Club has rolled out its 2021 King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series schedule, featuring 20 racing events at 10 different dirt tracks throughout California. Photo by Joe Shivak The series, which will feature Fujitsu General as the title sponsor, is…

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DELTA SPEEDWAY UNVEILS 2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

By Steven Blakesley | December 9, 2020

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (December 9, 2020) – Dirt will continue to fly in Stockton in 2021, with the 35th season of Micro Sprint racing planned at the Delta Speedway. The 1/7th mile oval at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds has unveiled a 16-race slate for the upcoming campaign. Promoters Bob & Tiffanie Panella will again present…

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A TEN YEAR SNOWBALL DERBY JOURNEY FOR DEREK THORN

By Steven Blakesley | December 6, 2020

A story that began in 2011 may reach its pinnacle in 2020, as Derek Thorn prepares to roll off the grid as the polesitter of Sunday’s 53rd Snowball Derby. Photos by Sal Sigala, Jr. In 2011, Thorn came into the most prestigious Super Late Model race in America as a driver on the rise. He finished…

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NEW SPEARS PRO LATE MODEL SERIES STARTS IN 2021

By Short Track Live | November 30, 2020

(November 30, 2020 from SRL PR) – In 2021, west coast racing will see the new SPEARS (SRL) Pro Late Model Series compete in its inaugural season. With the support of Sigma Performance Services, Spears Manufacturing, Hoosier Tire, SUNOCO Race Fuels, FLUIDYNE High Performance, MAVTV, Motor City GMC/GM Performance, KHI Management, PFC Brakes, the new…

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BILL MCANALLY RACING DRIVERS ACADEMY ANNOUNCED FOR 2021

By Steven Blakesley | November 30, 2020

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2020) – Bill McAnally Racing has announced the BMR Drivers Academy for the 2021 season, presenting an opportunity for at least 14 drivers to participate with the 10-time NASCAR and ARCA regional championship winning organization. Academy competition will encompass 40 races across 18 two-day sessions at five tracks in California that…

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KYLE LARSON SWEEPS THE ASCS SOUTHWEST COPPER CLASSIC

By Short Track Live | November 29, 2020

(November 29, 2020 from ASCS PR) – Making it an unprecedented 45 wins on the 2020 season, California’s Kyle Larson made it a weekend sweep with the ASCS Southwest Region in the fifth running of the Copper Classic at Arizona Speedway. Through the first two turns, Rico Abreu ripped the cushion to the race lead…

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ON THE RADAR: SHORT TRACK HAPPENINGS IN NOVEMBER

By Steven Blakesley | November 25, 2020

(November 25, 2020) – Another batch of strong multi-day events highlight the West Coast short track racing scene. Here’s a look at all the events that Short Track Live will be following On the Radar! Friday November 27 – Saturday November 28 Arizona Speedway presents the 5th Copper Classic with ASCS Southwest Region wing and…

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HUGE PAYOUTS, NEW VENUES, ICONIC EVENTS HIGHLIGHT 2021 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SEASON

By Short Track Live | November 25, 2020

(November 25, 2020 from WoO PR) –  The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is bringing a 90-plus schedule across 27 states with game-changing purses at stake in 2021. Key to next season is the revitalization of a full slate of crown jewel events, including the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals…

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TULARE THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

By Short Track Live | November 25, 2020

(November 25, 2020 from Gary Thomas) – After not holding a single event due to COVID-19 this year the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare is elated to present a schedule for 2021 that is sure to please fans and teams alike. Photo by RCM Design The Tulare County Fairgrounds based venue will…

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COLUMN: GIVING THANKS FOR THE 2020 RACING SEASON

By Steven Blakesley | November 25, 2020

The challenges of 2020 will make this a year we will never forget. Despite the difficulties, we can look back at the 2020 racing season with many things to be thankful for as we reflect over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am thankful to have announced at over 40 race events, thanks largely to the efforts…

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