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Circular Insanity Tour Comes to the Louie Vermeil Classic in September

Indy 500 Vet Clauson, USAC Champions Bacon and Ballou Headline Entries

by: Troy Hennig

ROSEVILLE, CA – (August 2, 2016)…Three-time Indy 500 veteran and two-time USAC National Sprint Car Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN, leads an impressive list of sprint car drivers into the upcoming 9th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga Speedway.
On top of the local drivers, numerous USAC driving Sprint Car champions will be on hand trying to capture the $6500 in prize money offered to each night’s main event winner.

The 9th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic is scheduled to take place September 3rd and 4th at the Napa Valley Fairgrounds in Calistoga. The scenic half-mile dirt oval race track will also host the Honda USAC Western Midget Series along with the Amsoil USAC/CRA sprint cars. The Midget main events will pay each night’s winner a staggering $10,000.

Clauson, originally from nearby Carmichael, CA, is in the midst of his “Chasing 200 Circular Insanity Tour.” Clauson is trying to become the first driver to enter 200 racing events in one calendar year. As of this press release, Clauson has competed in 113 races. He currently has 26 wins, 51 top five and 71 top ten feature finishes. During this season Clauson has raced a diverse line-up of open wheel vehicles including the Dale Coyne/Jonathan Byrd’s Racing No. 88 at this year’s 100th running of the INDY 500, wing Sprint Car, non-winged Sprint Car, Midget, and Silver Crown divisions. During his “Circular Insanity” Clauson has competed at 53 different racetracks throughout 15 states as well as New Zealand.

Current USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car leader Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, OK is scheduled to compete at the Louie Vermeil Classic. Bacon, the 2014 USAC National Sprint Car Champion, is also in the midst of a long season. By the time Bacon sets foot in Calistoga he will have competed in over 80 events.

The Madman Robert Ballou is booked for both nights of racing at the Louie Vermeil Classic. The 2015 USAC National Sprint Car Champion is currently residing in Indiana but grew up in Rocklin, CA and is still beloved by the locals who only get to see him race at Calistoga.

Other top notch sprint car drivers scheduled to appear include Minden, Nevada Tanner Thorson driving the famed Clyde and Marian Lamar #3c, defending Louie Vermeil Sunday night winner Ryan Bernal of Hollister, CA, and the 2015 King of the West Sprint Car Champion Carson Macedo of Lemoore, CA driving the Tarlton Racing #21t.

Along with a stellar line up of Amsoil USAC/CRA southern California regulars Visalia’s Richard Vander Weerd currently holds a six point lead over Anaheim’s Jake Swanson and a seven point cushion over Concord’s Damion Gardner. Expect these top three along with Temecula’s Mike Spencer and Yorba Linda’s Austin, Cody and Logan Williams. In all, nearly 30 sprint car drivers are expected to compete during the Labor Day weekend of races.

For Tickets and information on the Louie Vermeil Classic please call 916-773-7223.

Check out this video about the Louie Vermeil Classic.

Ukiah Speedway Results 7/30/16

The excitement of paved track racing returned once again to Ukiah Speedway Saturday July 30th. Braving high temperatures, the track was active with Taco Bell Bombers, Jammers, Modifieds and the infield with T&T Towing Jalopies.

Jammers Driver Brandi Robertson was the driver to beat. Robertson swept her division for the night taking the win in the both the heat and main races in her number 14. Robertson’s wins moved her up from 6th to 4th in championship points, but Elizabeth Ingals still maintains the first rank with a close lead over second place Gene O’Dell Sr with only 5 points separating them.

Taco Bell Bombers thrilled the fans with an action packed series of races. The 96 of RJ Randall scored twin victories in the A Heat Race and Main Event while B Division driver Brandon Verde crossed the finish line first in the B Division Heat Race scoring another victory and solidifying his points lead for the Taco Bell Bombers B Division. Though A Division driver Bob Mook did not have great finishes, he still maintains a healthy championship points lead in the Taco Bell Bombers A Division.

T&T Towing Jalopies flung some mud and entertained the crowd on the infield. Being an entry level racing division, with less stringent requirements, the drivers are very excited to get out there and show off their skills. Brandon Small took the win in his number 7 for the first Jalopy Heat Race of the night while Wayne Hunt drove his number 1 to the number one position in the second Heat Race. The main event was won by the 707 of Johnny Small in a dusty, mud filled victory.

The Modifieds put on a strong showing with Darrin Sullivan in number 21 taking the win in the Modified heat race but Mike Collins drove number 24 across the finish line first in the Second Heat Race and Main race taking the win in both races. Darrin Knight still holds first position in championship points with 35 points separating him and Mike Collins.

Ukiah Speedway 7-30-16

Jammers
Finish Number Driver
1 14 Brandi Robertson
2 48 Gene Odell Sr
3 2 David Rogers
4 62 Elizabeth Ingalls
5 77 Tiona Smith
6 88 Gene Odell Jr
7 4 Raymond Jr Taylor

Main
Finish Number Driver
1 14 Brandi Robertson
2 4 Raymond Jr Taylor
3 48 Gene Odell Sr
4 77 Tiona Smith
5 62 Elizabeth Ingalls
6 88 Gene Odell Jr
7 2 David Rogers

Taco Bell Bombers
A Heat
Finish Number Driver
1 96 RJ Randall
2 98 Dustin Kuhl
3 88 Bob Mook
4 2T Raymond Taylor Sr
5 1 Bradley Brackett
6 62JR Roy Ingalls Jr
7 22 Anthony Cape

B Heat
Finish Number Driver
1 58 Brandon Verde
2 9 Matt Page
3 63 Bill Kistenmacher

Main
Finish Number Driver
1 96 RJ Randall
2 2T Snider
3 88 Bob Mook
4 1 Bradley Brackett
5 62JR Roy Ingalls Jr
6 9X Matt Page
7 22 Anthony Cape
8 98 Dustin Kuhl
9 9 Tony Ramazzotti
10 58 Brandon Verde

Modifieds
Heat 1
Finish Number Driver
1 21 Darin Sullivan
2 55 Clay Caturegli
3 20 Darrin Knight
4 8 Adrianna Strugnell
5 70 Trevor Abella

Heat 2
Finish Number Driver
1 24 Mike Collins
2 81 Wade Coleman
3 27X Rob Loucks
4 27 Ian Elliott
5 44 Sean Sweeney

Main
Finish Number Driver
1 24 Mike Collins
2 81 Wade Coleman
3 20 Darrin Knight
4 55 Clay Caturegli
5 8 Adrianna Strugnell
6 37 Sierra Furia
7 27 Ian Elliott
8 21 Darin Sullivan
9 27X Rob Loucks
10 70 Trevor Abella

T&T Towing Jalopies
Heat 1
Finish Number Driver
1 7 Brandon Small
2 30 Courtney McKenny
3 911 Taylor Green
4 5150 Mark Gordon
5 22 Chance Smith

Heat 2
Finish Number Driver
1 1 Wayne Hunt
2 707 Johnny Small
3 7 Laura Hunt
4 63 Dennis Anderson
5 63X Joe Small

Main
Finish Number Driver
1 707 Johnny Small
2 1 Wayne Hunt
3 67 Dave Furia
4 63X Joe Small
5 7 Brandon Small
6 63 Dennis Anderson
7 911 Taylor Green
8 7 Laura Hunt

Check out the exciting Motorsports action at Ukiah Speedway during the Redwood Empire Fair. Thursday at 7PM will be Motorcycles, Side-By-Sides and ATV racing. Friday the trucks dig in with the Mudd Bogg races at 7PM. Saturday its going to get loud with the Truck and Tractor Pulls at 7PM. Sunday racing action continues at 6PM with the Dirt Nationals, T&T Towing Jalopies and Boat Races. Its going to be an exciting fair with grandstand shows included in the price of admission.

August 13th the races will continue at Lakeport Speedway with the Bandoleros, Taco Bell Bombers, Jammers, Legends and Midgets. August 13th will also be Fan Appreciation Night with $5 Grandstand entry. Grandstand gates open at 3:30PM and Qualifying starts at 5PM.

Check out lakeportspeedway.com or ukiahspeedway.com for more details.

Lakeport Speedway and Ukiah Speedway are proud to be one of only 50+ tracks/series in the nation to have the prestigious Contingency Connection national contingency program for our racers in 2016! Over 100 tracks and series applied to participate in the program but Lakeport Speedway and Ukiah Speedway were chosen because of the importance we place on our racing program.

See you at the speedway!

ENTRIES POSTED FOR KYLE LARSON’S OUTLAW KART SHOWCASE

Larson, Chili Bowl Champion Abreu, Indy 500 Vet Clauson, Headline Entry List

CORNELIUS, N.C. – (August 2, 2016)

More than 160 total entries have now been recorded for Kyle Larson’s Outlaw Kart Showcase Presented by ParkerStore. The event will be held Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 5 and 6, at Cycleland Speedway in Chico, Calif. The entry list, headlined by Larson himself, boasts drivers from 13 states, ranging in age from 7 to 60 in the three divisions – Box Stock, 250 Intermediate, and Open.

Two-time defending Chili Bowl Midget Nationals champion, Rico Abreu, will also be competing again in the Showcase. Abreu, a full-time regular in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has 8 race wins this year in open wheel cars, including Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions Dirt Classic at Kokomo Speedway in Indiana on July 23rd.

Also entered is former Northern California resident Bryan Clauson, now of Noblesville, Indiana. Clauson is attempting to compete in 200 total racing events this year, one of which is last May’s Indianapolis 500. He’s currently competed in an incredible 112 events against the toughest open wheel series in the country and in New Zealand, already winning 26 features this season.

Other open wheel drivers entered into the event include David Gravel, currently second in the World of Outlaws point standings, and Brad Sweet, the 2013 Kings Royal Champion. Paul McMahan, originally from Larson’s hometown of Elk Grove, CA, is another WoO competitor entered. Defending Outlaw Kart Showcase winner Colby Copeland will be back to take on all comers, as will Tanner Thorson, 2015 National Midget Driver of the Year, who is still very active in outlaw karts.

“The entry list this year really has some standout names,” said Larson. “These are some of the biggest stars in grassroots racing, and this is shaping up to be another great show this year. I can’t wait to race against these guys, and all the top outlaw kart specialists that I know will be gunning for us.”

Top kart racer Logan Seavey, considered by some as the best in outlaw kart racing and winner of the 2015 Speed Sport Challenge at Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, N.C., is also entered. Other kart racers who have sent in entries include Karsyn Elledge, from Mooresville, N.C., granddaughter of the late Dale Earnhardt, Kyle Hossfeld, the recent winner of the Wild West Shootout at Big Sky Kartway in Missoula, Montana, and the current top three in Cycleland Speedway points, Tanner Carrick, Jodie Robinson and Morgan Sandhagen.

For more information about Kyle Larson’s Outlaw Kart Showcase Presented by ParkerStore, including entry forms and driver’s rosters, please visit www.outlawkartshowcase.com, like facebook.com/OutlawKartShowcase and follow @RaceTheShowcase on Twitter.

ABOUT KYLE LARSON’S OUTLAW KART SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY PARKERSTORE

Kyle Larson’s Outlaw Kart Showcase Presented by ParkerStore will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Cycleland Speedway in Chico, Calif. New this year will be the Prelude to the Showcase on Monday, Sept. 5. The more than $30,000 purse for the event is the highest offered in Outlaw Kart racing history.

ABOUT PARKERSTORE

ParkerStore is a global network of independently-owned Industrial Retail™ operations developed to support Parker customers in the MRO market, along with mobile solutions including ParkerStore Hose Doctor® vans and ParkerStore Onsite Containers. In all, there are more than 3,600 service points around the world. Visit www.parkerstore.com to learn more.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF KYLE LARSON’S OUTLAW KART SHOWCASE INCLUDE

ParkerStore, ENEOS, Abreu Vineyards, Sprint, Bianchi Farms, DC Solar, Racers’ Advantage Store-Phoenix, Arizona Open Wheel Racing Museum, QRC Factory Karts, Red Bluff Yamaha, Swimming Pool Perfections, All Star Performance, Straight Up Performance, Ron Gorby’s Howard Johnson Lima, Ohio, JGR MX, Riebe’s Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, Van Lare Steering Repair, Howard Tarter for the David Tarter Memorial, Chuck Wolf Sand and Gravel for the Tyler Wolf Memorial, Finley Farms, Probilt Construction, Straight Up Performance, Northstar Concrete Pumping, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Roseville Precision, AIC Amerikote Coatings, MANCAMP Motorsports, Tillack Enterprises, Lary’s Good Time Garage and MAJ1K Motorsports.

Morgan Sandhagen Outduels the Field, Wins First Cycleland Open Main Event

By: Elijah Jones

On an extremely hot night at the Cycleland Speedway the action on the track was even hotter, as we saw six exciting Main Events take place at Lowell Moural’s playground. The car count was a little lighter than usual with just 76 total cars signed into the pit area, but the talent level in those 76 cars was second to none.

The 25 Lap Open Main Event was far and away the best race of the night and could be one of the best races to ever take place at the track. The first half of the race was all about Chico, CA driver Taylor Nelson in the SGC #74. Taylor led until past the halfway point. Following a restart just past the midway point of the race, Jesse Colwell attempted to make the pass for the lead going into turn three. The two made contact and spun to a stop, eliminating their chances at picking up a win. With those two dropping to the back of the field, RJ Johnson would inherit the race lead, with Morgan Sandhagen, Logan Seavey, and Tyler Seavey in tow. Those four drivers would put on one of the most exciting and clean races you will ever see. The lead was swapped more times in 5 laps than a 500 mile race at Talladega. In just one lap 4 different drivers were leading the race at one point. With the track wide and slick it was all about finding the little bit of moisture that was left. When the white flag waved it was three wide for the race lead. Logan Seavey threw a “hailmary slider” as he called it, going into turns three and four. He cleared Morgan Sandhagen, but Sandhagen turned the car to the bottom and drove straight to the line where she just edged Logan Seavey at the line by just .015 seconds. Garrett Brown was the Hard Charger of the night as he charged from his 14th starting spot to finish in the 3rd position. RJ Johnson had his best run of the season finishing 4th. While Jodie Robinson rounded out the Top Five in 5th. Logan Seavey was Fast Time in Qualifying with a Lap Time of 10.471 seconds. Heat Race Victories were claimed by Taylor Nelson and Morgan Sandhagen. While Logan Seavey won his First Trophy Dash of 2016.

The Box Stock Main Event was another Barnburner that saw Carson Hammes hold off a late race charge by the Point Leader Preston Carr to pick up his 2nd Win of the Season. Preston Carr who already has 8 wins this season would have to settle for 2nd. Evan Burrola challenged for the lead early but would finish 3rd. While Seth Standley and Chance Grasty rounded out the Top Five. Preston Carr was fastest in Time Trials for the 8th time this season, by way of turning a lap in just 12.018 seconds. Evan Burrola won the Lone Heat Race for the class. While Preston Carr won his 11th Trophy Dash in 13 races this season!

Dawson Hammes has been a force to be reckoned with in the 250 Intermediate Class this season. Dawson picked up his 7th win of the 2016 Season tonight, after making a late race pass on Blaine Baxter. This marks the first time that both the Hammes Brother’s have won on the same night, as Dawson’s younger brother Carson won the Box Stock Main. Blaine Baxter finished 2nd, but deserves a ton of credit. He led the entire race until a car spun right in front of him in turn 4, Blaine had to get on the brakes to avoid hitting the stopped car, which allowed Hammes to scoot past on the outside of the track. Raymond Baldez had a solid night finishing in the 3rd position. While Kaiden Butler and Keagan Medeiros rounded out the top five. Raymond Baldez picked up his 5th Fast Time of the Season by way of turning a lap of 10.694 seconds. Blaine Baxter won the lone heat race. While Keagan Medeiros won a controversial Trophy Dash, as he used the bumper to move the ‪#‎22K‬ of Kaiden Butler up the track as they were coming to the White Flag. Butler tried to return the favor in turn one but ended up parked facing the wrong direction. The Trophy Dash win was Keagan’s 2nd of the Season.

Daniel Whitley dominated the Open Intermediate Main Event. Daniel has picked up asphalt racing over the last month as he has been racing Legend cars when not at Cycleland. It must be helping him out on dirt as well because he won by more than Three seconds over 2nd place finisher Brock Butterfield. Landon Brooks hounded Butterfield all race long but couldnt quite find a way to get by and settled for the 3rd spot. While Josh Wooten would finish 4th and Mike Ficklin was scored 5th to round out the top five. Jodie Robinson was Fast Time with a lap of 10.765 seconds, she also was Victorious in the Trophy Dash. She looked to have the car to beat until she was sidelined with a mechanical issue on the first lap of the Main Event.

It was a “Lover’s Quarrel” at the front of the Sportsman Main Event tonight as Mike Moore and Leana Kenyon (Who are Boyfriend and Girlfriend) started on the Front Row of the Main Event. Moore would get the initial jump on the start and would take off into the race lead. Leana though would not let him get away. She hounded Moore for the entire 20 Laps but could never quite get around him. Moore was able to hang on to get his First Win of the Season. Kenyon would settle for the 2nd spot. Alec Justeson crossed the line in 3rd. While Brian Seim and Travis Henry would round out the Top Five. Travis Henry was Fastest in Time Trials for the 3rd time this season with a lap of 10.901 seconds. Mike Moore won the lone heat race. While Brian Seim was victorious in the Trophy Dash. Seim is one of the good guys at the track and it was good to see him pick up the Trophy Dash Win.

We return to action next Saturday Night, August 6th for the Annual QRC Cup Perpetual Trophy Night. The event will mark Point Race #13 of the season. This race is sure to draw all of the top drivers on the West Coast as they vie for a chance to take home the prestigious 6 Foot Tall Trophy. Be sure to join us then as Hot Laps will start at 5:30pm. For ticket information please visit www.cyclelandspeedway.com.

KNIGHT INCREASES NSMS POINTS LEAD WITH REDWOOD ACRES VICTORY

Darrin Knight - Winner — Darrin Knight with Redwood Acres trophy queens and North State Modified Series flagman Johnny Miskill after his big win. (Carrie Lauenroth photo)

July 23, 2016. ….Eureka, CA….. The North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest, returned to Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka Saturday night as a part of the Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram night at the races. Seventeen modifieds took part in the action with NSMS points leader Darrin Knight of Kelseyville the man of the hour, first setting fast time of 16.192 seconds and then passing Darin Snider (Kelseyville) on lap 35 to collect $1000 for his win in the Swartz Diesel Super 60 feature.

Mike Collins (Lakeport) lead the field to the start but when the cars entered into the first corner it was Snider who blasted into the early lead. All cars finished lap one, but on the second circuit Rick Andersen (North Highlands) slapped the wall on the backstretch, and when he tried to recover he clipped Eric Johnson’s car. The impact sent Andersen into a 360 spin, and although all cars continued, the incident created a blinding dust barrier bringing out the yellow flag.

Snider chose to restart in the outside lane and once again took control of the race with Mike Collins second, Knight third, Charlie Collins fourth and Darrin Sullivan fifth. Richie Potts swapped places with Sullivan to join the top five.

Knight was on a mission and dove under Mike Collins for second on lap four. Charlie Collins followed his line, also moving under Mike Collins for third. Meanwhile Snider was putting a healthy distance between him and the rest of the pack. Knight slowly lessened the gap and was tight on Snider’s bumper by lap 18. Knight looked high and low, waiting for Snider to make a mistake.

Snider continued to lead, and at the Wrap Star Pro half-way marker it was Snider, Knight, Charlie Collins, Mike Collins, Potts, Sullivan, Johnson,, Rich Cobb, Sierra Furia, Andersen, Herman Pulyer, Codi Barba, Ian Elliott, Adrianna Strugnell, Orion Mosher and Randy Houston.

Five rounds later Snider’s car pushed slightly and it was all Knight needed to fill the space and take over the lead for good. Once again Charlie Collins capitalized on the move, followed Knight, and stole the runner-up slot from Snider. As the top four pulled away it was a good battle at mid-pack with Sullivan taking position away from Potts, and Andersen batting with Sierra Furia. The last half of the race saw the leaders flawlessly move through lapped traffic.

Snider’s car lost its power steering ending his run on lap 42. Barba lost a rear end and drove to the pits on 51. Knight lead the pack to the checkered flag followed by Charlie Collins, Mike Collins, Darrin Sullivan and Eric Johnson. Rounding out the top 10 were Potts, Andersen, Cobb, Pulyer and Furia.

In the Lucas Oil Dash for Cash Potts collected $100 for the win, with Johnson getting $50 for second. Charlie Collins earned the Wenteq Hard Charger Award. Cobb took home the Naake Suspension award, and the DJ Safety Certificate went to Sullivan. The Scribner Plastics went to Furia and Snider. Knight earned the Penney Racing Supply/Sunoco Fast Time Award.

Race #7 of North State Modified Series will be at Madera Speedway on August 13. The modifieds will run on the same card with the Pacific Challenge Series Late Models.

The North State Modified Series is presented by: Protect the Harvest, Swartz Diesel, Lucas Oil, Sinister Diesel, Penney Racing Supply, American Racer Tires, Naake Suspension, Sunoco Fuels, Five Star Bodies, Wrap Star Pro, Wenteq, Scribner Plastics, DJ Safety, Renner Petroleum and the Buckhorn Bar & Grill.

SUNOCO/PENNEY RACING SUPPLY TIME TRIALS: Darrin Knight (16.192), Darin Snider (16.278), Randy Houston (16.382), Mike Collins (16.411), Darrin Sullivan (16.412), Rick Andersen (16.579), Charlie Collins (16.639), Eric Johnson (16.666), Richie Potts (16.667), Sierra Furia (16.726), Rich Cobb (16.772), Herman Pulyer (16.806), Adrianna Strugnell (16.843), Codi Barba (16.903), Ian Elliott (17.141), Ryan Mosher (N/T), Bryan Denton (N/T)

LUCAS OIL DASH FOR CASH: Richie Potts, Eric Johnson, Charlie Collins, Rick Andersen, Sierra Furia, Darrin Sullivan

SWARTZ DIESEL SUPER 60: Darrin Knight, Charlie Collins, Mike Collins, Darrin Sullivan, Eric Johnson, Richie Potts, Rick Andersen, Rich Cobb, Herman Pulyer, Sierra Furia, Adrianna Strugnell, Orion Mosher, Codi Barba, Darin Snider, Ian Elliott, Randy Houston

20 carrying checkers — Darrin Knight of Kelseyville takes a victory lap after winning the Swartz Diesel Super 60 at Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka.

Anderson Logging Co. Armed Forces Night Results at Ukiah Speedway

It was a night to honor our nation’s finest. Anderson Logging Co sponsored Armed Forces Night at Ukiah Speedway. It was through their donation that all Military and First Responders were treated to a free night of racing and all fans came to support them for $5 grandstand entry fee. Insignia flags were placed around the track, the stands were decorated with flags and streamers and the racing action was exciting and intense. Special guest announcer Justin Briggs kept fans on the edge of their seats with his enthusiastic announcing style. Fans watched races with Jammers, Taco Bell Bombers, T&T Towing Jalopies, Pro 4 Modifieds and the Pacific Challenge Series Late Models.

In the Jammer Division, number 2 driver David Rogers had a strong showing taking the win in both the Heat and Main events. Rogers had best lap time in lap 27 of the Main with 15.643.

There was some exciting moments in the Taco Bell Bombers race with David Land III in the number 3 edging out the 9 of Matt Page for the win in the B Bomber Heat Race and points leader #88 Bob Mook battling for top spot with the 62JR of Roy Ingalls Jr for the win in the A Bomber Heat Race. With a full contingent of Taco Bell Bombers taking the track for the main, the paint was shared, a few new dents were acquired and the 2T of Raymond Taylor Sr took the main event win.

The Pro 4 Modifieds took the track with a roar and the fans were treated to intense battles for first place. The 15 driver, Scott Brown, won the heat race with a best time of 14.332. However the best time of the race was in lap 6 when Jimmy Badeker got a 14.115. Badeker held onto the momentum in his number 28 winning the main event and best lap time with 14.002.

The Pacific Challenge Series Late Models sponsored by Penney Lawyers had a special award for number 5 driver Chris Scribner. Scribner took the win with a best time of 12.791 and won a set of American Racer Tires. Mike Beeler had a best time of 12.863 and won the PCS main event. After a short red flag, Beeler took first place in lap 49 and had an exciting win.

Ukiah Speedway Results 7/16/16

Jammers
Heat
Finish Number Racer
1 2 David Rogers
2 62 Elizabeth Ingalls
3 14 Brandi Robertson
4 88 Gene Odell Jr
5 48 Gene Odell Sr
6 77 Tiona Smith
7 22 Natya Hanson

Main
Finish Number Racer
1 2 David Rogers
2 14 Brandi Robertson
3 4 Raymond Jr Taylor
4 48 Gene Odell Sr
5 88 Gene Odell Jr
6 77 Tiona Smith
7 62 Elizabeth Ingalls
8 22 Natya Hanson

Taco Bell Bombers
Heat A
Finish Number Racer
1 88 Bob Mook
2 62JR Roy Ingalls Jr
3 2T Raymond Taylor Sr
4 40 Bradley Brackett
5 7 Steven Sprague

Heat B
Finish Number Racer
1 3 Dave Land III
2 9 Matt Page
3 86 Rick Dickerson
4 44 Dave Land Jr
5 44L Donald Frazer
6 63 Bill Kistenmacher
7 58 Brandon Verde

Main
Finish Number Racer
1 2T Raymond Taylor Sr
2 88 Bob Mook
3 62JR Roy Ingalls Jr
4 3 Dave Land III
5 44 Dave Land Jr
6 58 Brandon Verde
7 44L Donald Frazer
8 86 Rick Dickerson
9 40 Bradley Brackett
10 22 Anthony Cape
11 9 Matt Page

Pro 4 Modifieds
Heat
Finish Number Racer
1 15 Scott Brown
2 87 Marty Lewis
3 28 Jimmy Badeker
4 12 Codi Barba
5 54 Neo Nuno
6 62 Jim Sturges
7 15S Sami Nuno
8 66 Rick Jelton

Main
Finish Number Racer
1 28 Jimmy Badeker
2 87 Marty Lewis
3 15 Scott Brown
4 66 Rick Jelton
5 15S Sami Nuno
6 62 Jim Sturges
7 54 Neo Nuno

PCS Late Models
Dash
Finish Number Racer
1 5 Chris Scribner
2 37 Joel Courage
3 34X Corey James
4 0 Mike Roman
5 6 Mike Beeler
6 11J Tracy Bolin
7 1 Matt Wendt
8 55 Danny Malfatti
9 33 Don Swartz

Main
Finish Number Racer
1 6 Mike Beeler
2 37 Joel Courage
3 5 Chris Scribner
4 0 Mike Roman
5 34X Corey James
6 55 Danny Malfatti
7 1 Matt Wendt
8 11J Tracy Bolin
9 33 Don Swartz

Racing action continues July 23 rd at Lakeport Speedway with the Bandoleros, Taco Bell Bombers, T&T Towing Jalopies, Jammers, Legends and Mini Stocks. The racing crew are also preparing for 4 nights of motorsports action at the Redwood Empire Fair August 4th – 7 th.

See you at the speedway!

Lakeport and Ukiah Speedways are Proud member of Contingency Connection Racer Rewards

Press release: Mary Chadwick 707.272.6514
Interviews: David Furia 707.799.3044

Photos © Lisa Dahlgren Photography

Benecia’s Pickett Racing Set To Kick Off 2014 Season

Daytona Beach, Florida (January 23, 2014) – Muscle Milk Pickett Racing will be making their debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona from the 11th spot on the grid when the green flag falls on the 2014 season Saturday afternoon.

No one knew quite what to expect in this year’s first qualifying session of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship season, but as many had predicted the Daytona Prototypes did out-qualify the P2 cars in the Prototype Class.

The #6 Muscle Milk ORECA/Nissan was the quickest of the P2 cars in class with 10 Daytona Prototypes ahead of them.

German Lucas Luhr, who has a class victory at Daytona International Speedway in 2001 and a couple of second overall finishes, was in charge of qualifying duties for the Muscle Milk team.

After posting a best lap of one minute 41.032 seconds in practice, the six-time American Le Mans Series champion posted a fastest lap of one minute 39.829 seconds in qualifying, which was 1.6 seconds off of pole position.

Despite the gap, the team came out satisfied with the their performance and the improvements they’ve made since the test.

After a night practice session on Thursday, the team will be back in action on Friday, January 24 for a final one-hour practice session ahead of the weekend’s race.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the TUDOR Championship goes green at 2:10 pm ET on January 25, 2014.

The race will be broadcast live starting January 25 on FOX from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET, FOX Sports 2 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET, IMSA.com from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am ET and FOX Sports 1 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm ET on January 26, 2014.

For more information on Pickett Racing please visit www.pickettracingteam.com

Muscle Milk Pickett Racing Quotes:

Lucas Luhr, driver Muscle Milk Pickett Racing:

“It was the first qualifying of the year, the good thing is that we are by quite a bit the fastest of the P2 cars. The thing is that the DPs are just too quick for us at the moment. I think they have to have a second thought on the balance of performance, especially on a high-speed track like we have here and later in the year at Road America.

“In regards to our performance, our car was good. We made a lot of improvements since the test today. We did the best we could, therefore I’m happy with our performance at Muscle Milk Pickett Racing, and in relation to the others, that’s not really in our hands.”

The #6 Muscle Milk ORECA/Nissan of Pickett Racing.

Race Facts:

52nd Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona

Daytona International Speedway, 3.56-mile road course, Daytona Beach, FL

January 23 – 26, 2013

TUDOR United SportsCar Championship: Round #1 of 11

Race Duration: 24 hours

Where to watch:

Race

January 25, 2014

FOX: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

FOX Sports 2: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

IMSA.com: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

January 26, 2014

FOX Sports 1: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Schedule (All times Eastern):

Friday, January 24, 2014:

Practice 4: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (All Classes)

Saturday, January 25, 2014:

Autograph Session: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Race: 2:10 pm (24 hours)

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NORTH STATE CHALLENGE SERIES NEWS – Press Release

January 11, 2014

NEW MODIFIED TOUR COMES TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

A new series for modifieds is slated for the 2014 season and will be headlined at the Northern California asphalt tracks. The North State Challenge Series Modified Tour, designed for IMCA type modifieds, will include races at Shasta Speedway, Ukiah Speedway and Lakeport Speedway with possible events at Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka and All American Speedway in Roseville.

The 2014 schedule will be released next month. It will work in conjunction with Lucas Oil and have a similar format, but will not conflict with any of the Lucas Oil modified shows. Plans are to have one “big” show per month The series will be announcing its head-liner sponsor soon. . Along with Lucas Oil, the modified series will also be supported by several associate sponsors as well as contingency sponsors.

Organizer of the series, Jeff Stephens of Sacramento, is a long-time racer and car owner of the Firehouse Racing Team. He has joined forces with 2003 Auto Racing Promoters of the Year Bob and Nadine Strauss and race promoter Blair Aiken to promote the modified tour. The Strauss’ were the promoters at the Lakeport Speedway for 23 years. They brought the first asphalt modified to California in 1990 where Bob raced in this class for 20 years. He along with Aiken will be inspecting the cars at each race, making sure each car meets the rules. Aiken is the past promoter of Ukiah Speedway. He operated this race track for 11 years before taking on the track manager job at Shasta Speedway for the 2013-2014 racing seasons.

Rules for the modifieds will follow the guidelines used at most of the Northern California race tracks.. The rules package should be available next month. For further information about the new North State Challenge Series Modified Tour, contact Jeff Stephens at 916-838-7513.

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