Posts Tagged ‘Placerville Speedway’
June 8, 2021 w/ Gary Thomas
(June 8, 2021) – Gary Thomas helps us preview a big weekend of Sprint Car action in Northern California with the Pombo/Sargent Classic on Fri at Ocean and the 30th Bradway Memorial at Placerville on Sat. Plus a look at drivers in the “Winners Circle” and the “Best Thing I Saw” over the weekend.
Read MoreJAY SEARS WINS TILFORD TRIBUTE FOR PRO STOCKS AT PLACERVILLE
(April 25, 2021 by Gary Thomas) – The Placerville Speedway hosted its annual “Tilford Tribute” on Saturday and showcased some fantastic competition during the biggest night of the season for the Ltd. Late Model and Pure Stock divisions. Photo by Christopher Silva Claiming victories at the event were Jay Sears with the traveling Tri-State Pro…
Read MoreJUSTIN SANDERS BECOMES THREE-TIME WINNER OF TRIBUTE TO AL HINDS
(April 11, 2021 from Gary Thomas) – When you are hot, you’re hot and Justin Sanders has started 2021 like a blazing inferno. The Aromas, California competitor continued his torrid pace in the early season on Saturday, becoming the first driver to reach three career wins in the annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” at Placerville…
Read MorePLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY HOSTS 18TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO AL HINDS THIS SATURDAY
(April 7, 2021 from Gary Thomas) – The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway is locked and loaded to host one of its longest running events at the quarter-mile bullring, with the 18th annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” set to take place this Saturday night. Tickets for the show went on sale Monday and…
Read MoreTANNER CARRICK FINDS REDEMPTION FOR FIRST SCCT WIN AT PLACERVILLE
(March 28, 2021 from Gary Thomas) – During the most recent Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener in 2019, Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick jumped out to a large lead in the feature, only to have things end after getting over the edge of the track in turn one. Photo by Devin Mayo Fast forward two years later…
Read MorePLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY GETS GREEN LIGHT TO HOST LIMITED FANS
(March 10, 2021 from Gary Thomas) – The news that everyone has been waiting for is finally here, with the official announcement that Placerville Speedway will host a limited number of race fans in the stands on both March 20th and 27th. Photo by Jason Tucker It has been well over a year since some of…
Read MorePLACERVILLE GEARING uP FOR TESTING ON MARCH 13 FOLLOWED BY SEASON OPENER
(March 6, 2021 from Gary Thomas) – The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway will hear racing engines for the first time in 2021 by hosting a “Test and Tune” on Saturday March 13th, taking place from Noon to 4pm. Pit passes cost $25 for adults, $10 for minors ages four to 13 and…
Read MoreRUSSELL MOTORSPORTS INC. RELEASES DIVERSE SCHEDULE FOR THE PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY IN 2021
(December 28, 2020 from Gary Thomas) – Set to enter year six under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway has released its schedule of events for the upcoming 56th season of competition. Photo by Tim Holland Since opening in 1965 the Placerville Speedway has been a favorite among…
Read More2021 USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SLATE SET
(December 24, 2020 from USAC PR) – The 40th season of USAC Western States Midget racing gets underway in 2021 with 16 events at eight different venues spanning the Golden State of California from March to October. Photo by Devin Mayo Bakersfield Speedway heads the schedule with the season opening race on March 27, co-sanctioned by…
Read More2021 USAC WEST COAST SPRINT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
(December 24, 2020 from USAC PR) – Eighteen total races – 16 toward the championship – and nine California racetracks lie ahead for the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series during the 2021 season. Photo by Devin Mayo Five of those dates are slated for the seaside oval of Ventura Raceway, which will contest both the…
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