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SECORD SCORES SPEARS MODIFIED WIN AND CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY

By Short Track Live | September 20, 2020

(September 20, 2020 from Kevin Peters) – Eddie Secord came into the “Traffic management Inc. 75 presented by General Tire” trialing Jeremy Doss by three points in the championship standings for the SPEARS Modified Series. When the checkers fell, “Fast Eddie” scored his second career series victory and vaulted to the top of the championship…

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BUDDY SHEPHERD ADDS TO POINTS LEAD WITH FOURTH PRO WIN OF 2020 AT MADERA

By Steven Blakesley | September 19, 2020

MADERA, CALIF. (September 19, 2020) – Two-time Nut Up Pro Late Model champion Buddy Shepherd of Bakersfield earned his fourth win  of the season, eclipsing 300 laps led for the year in the process, taking round #7 at Madera Speedway. The MAVTV-televised action also saw Bradley Erickson win his fourth 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series…

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DJ NETTO EARNS SECOND OCEAN SPRINTS WIN OF 2020 ON FRI IN WATSONVILLE

By Steven Blakesley | September 19, 2020

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (September 18, 2020) – 2019 King of the West champion DJ Netto drove to his second Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo victory of the season on Friday, taking the 30-lap feature over a 22-car field in Watsonville, Calif. The victory makes Netto only the second repeat winner during the eight rounds at…

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DANIELS, COX CROWNED LAKEPORT SPEEDWAY 2020 CHAMPIONS

By Short Track Live | September 18, 2020

(September 18, 2020 from Lakeport Speedway) – The 2020 racing season was not the same as past seasons in Lake County due to no spectators, but the action on the track was just as exciting for the participants who were allowed to compete. Winning a championship is the overall goal for all race drivers, and…

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ON THE RADAR: OCEAN AND PLACERVILLE ROAR BACK TO LIFE

By Steven Blakesley | September 16, 2020

(September 16, 2020) – Don’t call it a comeback, but Ocean Speedway and Placerville Speedway are back to action this weekend. The 360 Sprint Car action at California fairground bullrings leads this week’s On The Radar! Friday September 18 Ocean Speedway returns for its first event since August 14 with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo,…

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DOSS AND SECORD RESUME SPEARS MODIFIED SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY

By Short Track Live | September 16, 2020

(September 16, 2020 from Kevin Peters) – As the SPEARS Modified Series enters the final three events of the season, the championship battle has narrowed down to two accomplished racers. Jeremy Doss and Eddie Secord will lead the series onto Irwindale Speedway’s inner one-third mile for the “Traffic Management Inc. 75 presented by General Tire”…

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USAC MIDGET SPECIAL EVENT ADDED AT MERCED NOV. 25

By Short Track Live | September 15, 2020

(September 15, 2020 from USAC PR) – A non-points special event for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets has been added to the schedule to close out the 2020 season at California’s Merced Speedway on Wednesday night, November 25. Photo by Ty Garl The $3,000-to-win event marks the debut of the series at the quarter-mile,…

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MADERA MAVTV LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES CONTINUE INTO ROUND SEVEN ON SAT

By Steven Blakesley | September 15, 2020

MADERA, CALIF. (September 15, 2020) – The competitors in the Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models will hope seven is a lucky number, as drivers jockey for coveted victories in round #7 of the MAVTV-televised divisions on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. An unpredictable round #6 for the Pro Late Models…

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PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY RETURNS TO ACTION THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

By Short Track Live | September 15, 2020

(September 15, 2020 by Gary Thomas) – Following an extended break the always exciting Placerville Speedway returns to life this Saturday September 19th with the first event in over one month taking place. Photo by Tim Holland Four divisions will be on hand with the Winged 360 Sprint Cars making their return after nearly two…

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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS EYE PETALUMA RETURN SATURDAY

By Short Track Live | September 14, 2020

(September 14, 2020 from Lance Jennings) – The USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will invade Petaluma Speedway this Saturday, September 19th, for a special non-points event. Promoted by Rick Faeth, Super Stocks, Dwarf Cars, and Mini Stocks will join the action packed showcase. The Pit Gates will open at noon, the GRANDSTANDS ARE CLOSED, Practice…

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