"Shugah" Shane Sexton Set to Return to Perris Auto Speedway for Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Race
2025-04-26 03:47
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(Warner Spring, CA, April 24, 2025) For the third time in 2025, popular "Shugah" Shane Sexton will strap into one of the most eye-catching sprint cars in the country for this Saturday's Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race at the iconic Perris Auto Speedway.
After enduring a frustrating 2024 season plagued by mechanical failures, Sexton, who calls Warner Springs, California, home, has turned the tide in 2025. In his two USAC/CRA starts this year, he's finished both mains—a refreshing change for the young driver, who often found himself sidelined before the heat races last year.
Sexton's last outing at Perris saw him qualify 21st on the half-mile clay oval on April 5. He showed his trademark resilience, charging from seventh to fifth in his 10-lap heat and improving from 20th to 18th in the main event. In his March 1 season debut, he made similar forward progress, climbing from 21st to 18th. Across both starts this season, Sexton has gained five spots in the main event competition—momentum he looks to continue this weekend.
While fans may have noticed his limited appearances so far this year, there's a good reason. Sexton is an apprentice heavy equipment operator and is currently attending heavy equipment operator school in Whittier, CA. That limits his chances of getting to most tracks. Luckily, Perris Auto Speedway is only about an hour from Whittier, and the proximity allows the determined racer to continue competing at one of the region's premier tracks.
Fans eager to watch "Shugah" battle it out with the West Coast's best can catch the action at Perris Auto Speedway, which is located at 18700 Lake Perris Drive, just off the 215 Freeway on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., with racing set to begin at 7:00. Early arrivals (between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.) can enjoy half-off Budweiser beers and two-for-one Pepsi's.
Ticket Prices:
Adults (13+): $35.00
Seniors (65+): $30.00
Kids (6-12): $10.00
Children 5 & under: Free
Parking: $20.00 (Fairground Fee)
For more information, visit www.perrisautospeedway.com or call the track office at (951) 940-0134.
Sexton and the #74 team would like to thank their 2025 season partners: Gas Chassis, Mike Pridgeon Race Engines, Savage Racing, and Elite Powder Coating. Businesses interested in joining this exciting and growing team for the 2025 season are encouraged to reach out to Shane Sexton at ShaneSexton7@gmail.com or call (619) 362-5921.
Shane Sexton 2025 Race Results
3/1/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main
4/5/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main
This release was produced by Scott Daloisio (909) 226-7768 or mailto:sdaloisiosprts@gmail.com