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07/27/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 26, 2024) – Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. prevailed for his fourth consecutive Ocean Speedway Western Midget Racing win on Friday night, holding off Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz to take the 20-lap feature. Bell lifts his recent record to five wins in the last six WMR events as well. A trip to Bell’s home track at Antioch Speedway looms on Saturday night as the 2023 champion continues to lead the 2024 battle. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 26, 2024) – Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. prevailed for his fourth consecutive Ocean Speedway Western Midget Racing win on Friday night, holding off Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz to take the 20-lap feature. Bell lifts his recent record to five wins in the last six WMR....

07/25/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2024) – Oakley’s Bryant Bell leads Western Midget Racing into another doubleheader weekend this Friday and Saturday night with action at Ocean Speedway and Antioch Speedway. Friday’s race in Watsonville includes the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. WMR’s lone 2024 stop at Antioch Speedway on Saturday is in support of the Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2024) – Oakley’s Bryant Bell leads Western Midget Racing into another doubleheader weekend this Friday and Saturday night with action at Ocean Speedway and Antioch Speedway. Friday’s race in Watsonville includes the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. WMR.....

07/24/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2024) – Stockton’s Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union returns after a summer break and California Speedweek action with points race no. 6 on Saturday night. Great summer temperatures will greet the fans and the teams with a full slate of Super 600, Non-Wing, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints competition on deck. Photo by Maxwell Patrick Imagery

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2024) – Stockton’s Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union returns after a summer break and California Speedweek action with points race no. 6 on Saturday night. Great summer temperatures will greet the fans and the teams with a full slate of Super 6...

07/21/2024

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (July 20, 2024) – San Jose’s Jay Juleson made the most of his first career Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods, powering past San Francisco’s Henry Barton with just two laps to go to win the $5,000, 100-lap feature. The MAVTV-televised feature was part of a four division program. Pro photo by Jake Scarborough. Jr. photo by Don Thompson

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (July 20, 2024) – San Jose’s Jay Juleson made the most of his first career Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods, powering past San Francisco’s Henry Barton with just two laps to go to win the $5,000, 100-lap feature. The MAVTV-televised feature was part of...

07/20/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 19, 2024) – Tracy’s KC Keller prevailed over a strong field of IMCA Sport Modifieds to claim Friday’s 20-lap feature at Ocean Speedway on Watsonville. Keller was one of five race winners during the night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Dirt Track. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 19, 2024) – Tracy’s KC Keller prevailed over a strong field of IMCA Sport Modifieds to claim Friday’s 20-lap feature at Ocean Speedway on Watsonville. Keller was one of five race winners during the night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Dirt Track. Photo by To...

07/19/2024

ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA (July 19, 2024) – Following a successful return of NASCAR racing to Anderson for the 2023 Shasta 150, the ARCA Menards Series West returns on July 27th to Shasta Speedway for the 2024 edition of the 150-lap race. The cars and stars of the West Series will be joined by the record-breaking speeds of the SpeedTour Super Modifieds plus live music, autograph sessions, VIP opportunities and much more for the motorsports event of the summer at the Shasta District Fairgrounds. Photo by Don Thompson

https://youtu.be/Bo_Y_8LU5IE ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA (July 19, 2024) – Following a successful return of NASCAR racing to Anderson for the 2023 Shasta 150, the ARCA Menards Series West returns on July 27th to Shasta Speedway for the 2024 edition of the 150-lap race. The cars and stars of the West Seri...

07/14/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 14, 2024) – Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. completed the Western Midget Racing weekend sweep on Saturday night at the 14th annual Howard Kaeding Classic, claiming the $1200 to win, 25-lap feature at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway. The sweep of the weekend’s features extends Bell’s championship lead in WMR. It also gives him the lead in the WMR Triple Crown series as well.

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 14, 2024) – Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. completed the Western Midget Racing weekend sweep on Saturday night at the 14th annual Howard Kaeding Classic, claiming the $1200 to win, 25-lap feature at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway. The sweep of the weekend’s features ...

07/14/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 13, 2024) – Justin Sanders of Aromas won his 20th career Northern Auto Racing Club 410 Sprint Car Series win and his second Howard Kaeding Classic, claiming Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. The victory in the 14th edition of the HK Classic paid $6900 to win. Photo by Paul Trevino

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 13, 2024) – Justin Sanders of Aromas won his 20th career Northern Auto Racing Club 410 Sprint Car Series win and his second Howard Kaeding Classic, claiming Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. The victory in the 14th edition of the HK C...

07/12/2024

Davey Hamilton Jr. has announced there will be an addition to his Open Wheel Showdown events. In addition to the 2024 Las Vegas and Irwindale events, the Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown will race at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida on February 27th – March 1, 2025. Photo by Wildlight Motorsports Photography

Davey Hamilton Jr. has announced there will be an addition to his Open Wheel Showdown events. In addition to the 2024 Las Vegas and Irwindale events, the Children’s Dream Fund Open Wheel Showdown will race at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida on February 27th - March 1, 2025. Photo…

07/10/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 10, 2024) – This weekend’s Howard Kaeding Classic serves as the kick-off for the Western Midget Racing Triple Crown, with the stock production Midget series racing into Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday and Saturday night. Friday’s action will pay $500 to win while Saturday’s 25-lap feature pays $1200 to win and $150 to start. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 10, 2024) – This weekend’s Howard Kaeding Classic serves as the kick-off for the Western Midget Racing Triple Crown, with the stock production Midget series racing into Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday and Saturday night. Friday’s action will pay $500 to wi...

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

07/07/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 7, 2024) – Stockton’s Caden Sarale became only the second back-to-back champion in Hoosier Tire California Speedweek history on Saturday night, earning the Non-Wing champion for the second time. Sarale was joined at Delta Speedway by Glendale, Ariz.’s Austin Torgerson, Bakersfield’s Blayden Graham, and Riverdale’s Mackcen Roush as champions of the four race Micro Sprint series in the golden state which paid $61,100 in cash and prizes. Photo by Angela Ward

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 7, 2024) – Stockton’s Caden Sarale became only the second back-to-back champion in Hoosier Tire California Speedweek history on Saturday night, earning the Non-Wing champion for the second time. Sarale was joined at Delta Speedway by Glendale, Ariz.’s Austin Torgerso...

07/06/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2024) – 2023 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek Super 600 and Non-Wing champion Caden Sarale scored his ninth career Speedweek bear on Friday night at Delta Speedway in Stockton, taking the Non-Wing victory. Sarale was joined by first-time winners Mattix Salmon of Fresno, Brycen Roush of Riverdale, and Heston Stepps of Oakdale during the third round of the four races in five nights spectacular for Micro Sprints in California. Photo by Maxwell Patrick Imagery

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2024) – 2023 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek Super 600 and Non-Wing champion Caden Sarale scored his ninth career Speedweek bear on Friday night at Delta Speedway in Stockton, taking the Non-Wing victory. Sarale was joined by first-time winners Mattix Salmon of Fres...

07/04/2024

VISALIA, CALIFORNIA (July 4, 2024) – Triple digit temperatures and a triple digit field of Micro Sprints led to a thrilling night two for the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek, Wednesday night from Visalia’s Plaza Park Raceway. A Non-Wing feature full of twists and turns saw Springville’s Cameron Paul prevail for the $1000 victory. All four winners earned their first career coveted wooden bear trophies with Maverick Myrick, Jaxon Porter, and Jaxson Evett also taking wins. Photo by Maxwell Patrick Imagery

VISALIA, CALIFORNIA (July 4, 2024) – Triple digit temperatures and a triple digit field of Micro Sprints led to a thrilling night two for the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek, Wednesday night from Visalia’s Plaza Park Raceway. A Non-Wing feature full of twists and turns saw Springville’s Came...

07/03/2024

LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA (July 3, 2024) – Jeffrey Pahule, KJ Snow, Jace Thurein, and Lee Uzzell won the opening night of the 2024 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek for Micro Sprints at Lemoore Jet Bowl on Tuesday night, earning the coveted wooden bear trophies in victory lane. The wins kicked off the seventh annual edition of the four races in five nights series, with Wednesday night action set for Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia. Photos by GWC Media

LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA (July 3, 2024) – Jeffrey Pahule, KJ Snow, Jace Thurein, and Lee Uzzell won the opening night of the 2024 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek for Micro Sprints at Lemoore Jet Bowl on Tuesday night, earning the coveted wooden bear trophies in victory lane. The wins kicked off the.....

06/29/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2024) – Western Midget Racing has announced a triple crown of three major two-day events that will carry extra purses and excitement across California. Each two-day event will pay at least $500 to win on Friday night and $1200 to win / $150 to start on Saturday night, with additional sponsorship being sought to increase the purses even more.

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2024) – Western Midget Racing has announced a triple crown of three major two-day events that will carry extra purses and excitement across California. Each two-day event will pay at least $500 to win on Friday night and $1200 to win / $150 to start on…

06/28/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2024) – Nearly 110 Micro Sprint racers will take on the toughest challenge in the golden state as they battle to earn the coveted wooden bear trophies, with the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek July 2, 3, 5, and 6. Headlined by a blockbuster 39 car Non-Wing field, competitors in Non-Wing, Super 600, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints will compete at Lemoore Jet Bowl and Visalia’s Plaza Park Raceway followed by a double-dip on July 5 and 6 at Stockton’s Delta Speedway. More than $58,500 in cash and prizes is being offered for the four races in five nights spectacular.

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2024) – Nearly 110 Micro Sprint racers will take on the toughest challenge in the golden state as they battle to earn the coveted wooden bear trophies, with the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek July 2, 3, 5, and 6. Headlined by a blockbuster 39 car Non-Wing…

06/23/2024

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA (June 23, 2024) – Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz steered his No. 96x Western Midget Racing entry to his fourth win of the season against one of the strongest fields of the year on a foggy Saturday night at Ventura Raceway. Mitchell’s win boosts his championship lead to an eight point advantage over 2023 champion Bryant Bell of Oakley with the series’ biggest weekend looming large for the Howard Kaeding Classic in July.

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA (June 23, 2024) – Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz steered his No. 96x Western Midget Racing entry to his fourth win of the season against one of the strongest fields of the year on a foggy Saturday night at Ventura Raceway. Mitchell’s win boosts his championship lead to…

06/23/2024

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (June 22, 2024) – Defending Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods champion Tyler Herzog won his third career Rev. Ron Spencer Red, White, and Blue Classic on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. Herzog swooped around the outside of Joey Kennealy of Madera on the restart for the second half of the event, and cruised home over the final 30 circuits for the win in the 80-lap event. Five divisions of racing thrilled fans on a warm night at the Madera Fairgrounds. Photo by Ethan Smith

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (June 22, 2024) – Defending Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods champion Tyler Herzog won his third career Rev. Ron Spencer Red, White, and Blue Classic on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. Herzog swooped around the outside of Joey Kennealy of Madera on the ...

06/22/2024

Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo points leader Caleb Debem of Salinas scored his second consecutive series win during Friday night’s action at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Debem won the 25-lap feature for the Winged 360 Sprint Cars and was joined by Rob Gallaher, Terre Rothweiler, and Thomas Cu***ng as race winners at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds dirt track. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 21, 2024) – Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo points leader Caleb Debem of Salinas scored his second consecutive series win during Friday night’s action at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Debem won the 25-lap feature for the Winged 360 Sprint Cars and was joined ...

06/18/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 18, 2024) – The 2024 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek fires off on July 2 from the Lemoore Raceway with four divisions of Micro Sprint racers from around the world heading to the golden state to race for the coveted wooden bear trophies. More than 80 entries have been received across the divisions of Super 600, Non-Wing, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints. Entries have been received from Arizona, California, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Texas, Washington, and Australia for the four races in five nights spectacular. Photo by Max Williamson

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 18, 2024) – The 2024 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek fires off on July 2 from the Lemoore Raceway with four divisions of Micro Sprint racers from around the world heading to the golden state to race for the coveted wooden bear trophies. More than 80 entries have…

06/16/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 16, 2024) – Brentwood’s Jeffery Pahule brought out the brooms on Saturday at Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, winning both the Super 600 and Non-Wing Micro Sprint features during the final night of the Summer Sizzler. Pahule’s weekend featured three wins and a third-place finish in four main events and paid nearly $2000 in prize money. Hayden Stepps of Oakdale also was a sweeper by winning both Friday and Saturday night in Restricted. Logan Banks of Bakersfield won Saturday’s Jr. Sprints action. Photo by Max Williamson

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 16, 2024) – Brentwood’s Jeffery Pahule brought out the brooms on Saturday at Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, winning both the Super 600 and Non-Wing Micro Sprint features during the final night of the Summer Sizzler. Pahule’s weekend featured ...

06/15/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 15, 2024) – The annual Summer Sizzler for Micro Sprints at Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union saw Jeffery Pahule, Cody Christensen, Hayden Stepps, and Hayden Sherman “park it” in victory lane with $500 wins. A strong field of 78 cars were in action at the 1/7th mile at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Photo by Max Williamson

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 15, 2024) – The annual Summer Sizzler for Micro Sprints at Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union saw Jeffery Pahule, Cody Christensen, Hayden Stepps, and Hayden Sherman “park it” in victory lane with $500 wins. A strong field of 78 cars were in actio...

06/15/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 14, 2024) – Grassroots stock car racing action hit the dirt track at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday night, highlighted by victory in the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature for the Hall of Famer Jim Pettit II and by a wild Hobby Stock 20-lap affair won by popular driver Adriane Frost of Watsonville. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds dirt track enjoyed five divisions of racing action. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 14, 2024) – Grassroots stock car racing action hit the dirt track at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville on Friday night, highlighted by victory in the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature for the Hall of Famer Jim Pettit II and by a wild Hobby Stock 20-lap affair won by…

06/13/2024

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 12, 2024) – Stockton’s Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union roars back to action on Friday and Saturday nights for the annual Summer Sizzler. Complete Micro Sprint points races will be held each night for Super 600, Non-Wing, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints. All four divisions will be guaranteed $500 to win in every A-Feature. Any division which attracts 30 or more cars will pay $750 to win. Photo by Bob Messer

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 11, 2024) – Stockton’s Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union roars back to action on Friday and Saturday nights for the annual Summer Sizzler. Complete Micro Sprint points races will be held each night for Super 600, Non-Wing, Restricted, and Jr. Sprin...

06/08/2024

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 7, 2024) – 2023 Western Midget Racing champion Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. steered Tony Boscacci’s No. 09 Spike Chassis to victory lane for the fourth time in his career at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway on Friday night. The victory moves Bell back within six points of Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz in the championship hunt as the series heads to Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night. Photo by Top Dawg Photos

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 7, 2024) – 2023 Western Midget Racing champion Bryant Bell of Oakley, Calif. steered Tony Boscacci’s No. 09 Spike Chassis to victory lane for the fourth time in his career at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway on Friday night. The victory moves Bell back within six poin...

06/06/2024

This Saturday, June 8th, the chase for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship will resume at The Dirt Track at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Promoted by Tim Huddleston, the “Golden Empire Clash” is the first of three appearances for the non-winged 410s at the fast 1/3-mile oval.

Story & Photo from Lance Jennings BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2024) - This Saturday, June 8th, the chase for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship will resume at The Dirt Track at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Promoted by Tim Huddleston, the “Golden Empire Clash” is ...

06/06/2024

June 5, 2024 – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdown has received a deluge of entries on the opening day of registrations for the 2024 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas, racing into the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 14-16. At press time, over 40 Winged Sprint Car entries were received within the first hour of registrations. 75 total Winged Sprint Cars will be admitted for the $50,000 to win purse. Midget entries are also open for the $10,000 to win purse. Photo by Wildlight Motorsports Photography

https://youtu.be/4hMSjf2dUNk June 5, 2024 – Davey Hamilton, Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdown has received a deluge of entries on the opening day of registrations for the 2024 Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas, racing into the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 14-16. At press time, over 40 Wi...

06/05/2024

Davey Hamilton Jr.’s Open Wheel Showdown made history in 2023 as the highest paying asphalt open wheel event of all time. In 2024, we make history again. Introducing – Open Wheel Showdown LA and Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas. Racing into the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 14th through 16th and Irwindale Speedway November 22nd through 24th. See record-breaking Winged Sprint Car speeds as they battle for $50,000 to win at each show. Plus Midgets and Super Modifieds at each event. Registration and ticket sales for Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas open June 5th. The most lucrative month of pavement short track racing comes west for two Open Wheel Showdowns and one incredible experience. For details visit www.openwheelshowdown.com