Posts Tagged ‘Bobby Hogge’
BUD KAEDING WINS HIS SECOND JOHNNY KEY CLASSIC WITH NARC 410 VICTORY AT OCEAN SPEEDWAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 2, 2025) – 29 years after his Johnny Key Classic victory in 1996 at San Jose Speedway, Bud Kaeding claimed Saturday’s 65th running of the Key at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature win is Bud’s 23rd career NARC 410 victory and the ninth Kaeding family win in…
Read MoreBOBBY HOGGE TOPS IMCA ALL-STAR MODIFIEDS AT OCEAN SPEEDWAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 31, 2025) – Salinas’ Bobby Hogge topped the second round of the IMCA Modified All-Star Challenge during Friday’s Grad Night at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Hogge was one of five winners at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds dirt track with Danny Wagner, Ryan Hart, Eric Weisler, and Amaya Flower also claiming wins.…
Read MoreFIVE CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN EXCITING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE AT OCEAN SPEEDWAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 23, 2024) – Ocean Speedway in Watsonville concluded its championship points season on Friday night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds with five champions decided on an exciting night on the dirt. Jim Pettit and Joe Gallaher wrapped up back-to-back titles while 18-year-old Emali VanHoff, Peter Vannerus, and Kevin Elliott claimed the…
Read MoreMATT KILE WINS THRILLING HOBBY STOCK FEATURE DURING OCEAN’S TERRY TRAUB TRIBUTE
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 16, 2024) – Matt Kile topped Rob Gallaher in a thrilling duel of San Jose drivers during Friday’s 33-lap Terry Traub Tribute for Hobby Stocks at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Kile’s victory in the fourth edition of the special event paid $753 to win, part of a five-division line-up at the Santa…
Read MoreTANNER CARRICK LIFTS CURTAIN ON OCEAN SPEEDWAY 2024 SEASON WITH TACO BRAVO VICTORY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (April 13, 2024) – Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick withstood an onslaught of restarts and challengers to triumph in the curtain raiser for the 2024 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo, Friday night at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway. Carrick prevailed in a 30-lap contest as part of a five-division program at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.…
Read MoreTROY FOULGER OUTMATCHES HOGGE IN LAPPED TRAFFIC FOR PAT PETTIT SHOOTOUT WIN
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 29, 2023) – The opening night of the 13th Annual Jim and Pat Pettit Memorial at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville saw 2023 Antioch Speedway champion Troy Fougler outmatch future Hall of Famer Bobby Hogge IV for the coveted IMCA Modified feature. Fougler grabbed $1003 for the victory in the 33-lap contest, nabbing…
Read MoreCOLE MACEDO CHARGES PAST CHASE JOHNSON FOR OPENING NIGHT OCEAN WIN
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (April 22, 2023) – Cole Macedo of Lemoore, Calif. earned his second career Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo victory in Friday night’s season opener in Watsonville, using a late race restart to grab the win in the 30-lap feature at Ocean Speedway. Macedo’s nabbed the lead from fast-time qualifier Chase Johnson of…
Read MoreTROY MORRIS III SWEEPS THE PETTIT SHOOTOUT IN WATSONVILLE
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (September 25, 2022) – Bakersfield’s Troy Morris III completed the sweep of the 12th annual Pat and Jim Pettit Shootout at Ocean Speedway with a dominating performance on Saturday night, driving to a half-track advantage to claim the $3006 prize after the 53-lap feature. Morris’ healthy win came before a healthy crowd at…
Read MoreTROY MORRIS III GRABS NIGHT ONE OF PETTIT SHOOTOUT IN WATSONVILLE
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (September 24, 2022) – The opening night of the Pat and Jim Pettit Memorial Shootout at Ocean Speedway saw a young winner earn one of their career-best performances, with Bakersfield’s Troy Morris III holding off future Hall of Famer Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas for the 33-lap IMCA Modified win. Frazier Park’s Cale…
Read MoreCHASE JOHNSON GRABS SECOND OCEAN SPRINTS WIN OF 2022
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (April 30, 2022) – After an electrifying first win at Ocean Speedway on April 8, Chase Johnson of Penngrove had a more straightforward path to victory lane on Friday night as he led the final 23-laps for Friday’s Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo victory. Johnson’s win came aboard Sean Quinn’s No. 28…
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