JACOB 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…

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CALIFORNIA 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…

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BUDDY 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…

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June 2, 2020 w/ Dylan Zampa

(June 2, 2020) – Dylan Zampa joins us to preview this weekend’s season opening Late Model action at Madera Speedway. We also take a look at the winners over the weekend on the West Coast and discuss the cancelation of the California Speedweek

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FRIDAY FEATURE: THE PHENOMENON OF THE JR. LATE MODEL SERIES

(May 29, 2020) – This week’s Friday Feature looks back at the formation of the Jr. Late Model Series, a growing phenomenon across the nation but started by Madera Speedway in 2016. The series for drivers ages 10-16 years old has produced multiple quality drivers, quickly making an impact on stock car racing. Photos by…

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MADERA SPEEDWAY MOVES INTO PHASE TWO OF REOPENING PLAN

(May 16, 2020) – Madera Speedway has provided an update to their phased reopening plan, moving into phase two which allows for expanded practices at the one-third mile paved oval in Madera County. The speedway intends to hold a larger practice session on May 23rd, with teams required to call ahead to register to participate…

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MADERA RACING ON MAVTV UNDERDOGS AIRS THURSDAY

(May 14, 2020) – Madera Racing on MAVTV presents “The Underdogs”, a special about six 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series drivers who are expected to have breakout seasons in 2020. The episode airs Thursday, May 14th at 5pm and 8pm Pacific on MAVTV. The six drivers featured are Austin Edwards, Kercie Jung, Robbie Kennealy, Kabe…

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MADERA SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES APPROVAL FOR PHASED REOPENING

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (May 4, 2020) – A path towards the opening of the 2020 racing season at Madera Speedway has been approved, speedway officials announced on Saturday after extensive discussions with Madera County. Phase one – limited competitor practice – has been given the go-ahead immediately at the one-third mile oval. Race operations ceased on…

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