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After Best USAC/CRA Finish of the Year at Santa Maria, Jeff Dyer Takes on Perris Auto Speedway This Saturday

2025-07-17 13:47

Yucca Valley, CA - July 16, 2025 — After enduring a challenging start to the season in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, Jeff Dyer finally found some momentum two weeks ago at Santa Maria Speedway, finishing 11th in the 30-lap main event. That marked his best result of the year in the ultra-competitive 410 non-wing sprint car series. Now, the Yucca Valley-based racer hopes to improve on that finish when the series returns to its home track—Perris Auto Speedway—this Saturday night, July 21st.

At Santa Maria, Dyer qualified 14th and placed fifth in his 10-lap heat race. Starting 13th in the feature, the California Highway Patrol Officer saw a spin deprive him of his first top-ten of the season.

While the 410 effort ended on a high note, mechanical gremlins hampered Dyer's effort in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series that night. After qualifying fourth fastest and finishing fifth in the first heat, he lost an oil cap during the second heat race, which led to oil loss. The result was a spun bearing that ended his night prematurely.

Dyer's young teammate, 16-year-old rookie Drake Cardey of Riverside, also had a rollercoaster evening. Making his debut on Santa Maria's 1/3-mile clay oval, Cardey impressed right out of the gate, qualifying second fastest. He followed that up with a third-place result in his first heat and a win in his second heat.

Starting on the pole for the Lightning Sprint main, Cardey led the first 15 laps and appeared to be on his way to a breakout win. However, disaster struck entering turn three on lap 16 when his car belched smoke and coasted to a stop—another victim of engine failure. He was credited with a seventh-place finish.

Following that event, Cardey headed east for a four-race Midwest tour in a 600cc non-wing micro sprint prepared by the legendary Keith Kunz Motorsports. Despite never having driven a micro before, Cardey made the A-Main all four nights against stacked national fields—winning a heat race, a B-Main, and showing remarkable speed and racecraft.

Night 1: 5th place at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (MO)
Night 2: From 15th to 6th at Mitchell County Fairgrounds (KS)
Night 3: 7th place at Jefferson County Speedway (NE)
Night 4: Charged from 13th to 4th before hitting an infield tire and breaking the steering, resulting in a 21st-place finish

Despite the final night's misfortune, Cardey left a strong impression on fans and industry insiders watching via Flo Racing with his aggressive, fearless driving style.

Fans can catch Dyer and the USAC/CRA stars in action this Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., and racing begins at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:

Adults (13 & over): $35
Seniors (65+): $30
Kids (6-12): $10
Children 5 & under: Free
Fairgrounds Parking: $20

Tickets are available in advance at www.tix.com. Tickets will also be available at the gate on race day.

Venue Info:
Perris Auto Speedway
18700 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571
www.perrisautospeedway.com
(951) 940-0134

Cardey's California Lightning Sprint Car is sponsored by Eibach Springs, Cardey Construction, Jake Swanson Shock Technology, Last Lap Insider, and Dylan Godeniz Motorsports.

In 2025, the following marketing partners will help keep Dyer on track. Straight Time Stirrups, Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2025 season.

Jeff Dyer's 2025 Race Results

2/22/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th B Main

3/1/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

4/5/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/3/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

5/10/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

5/17/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 14th B Main

6/21/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main

Drake Cardey's 2025 Race Results

3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 8th A Main

4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

5/3/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/17/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main

6/21/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main

7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

7/8/25 Sweet Springs Mtrsprts. Complex 600cc Non Wing Micros 5th A Main

7/9/25 Mitchell County Fairgrounds 600cc Non Wing Micros 6th A Main

7/10/25 Jefferson County Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 7th A Main

7/11/25 Jefferson County Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 21st A Main

Scott Daloisio produced this release. For more information: phone (909) 226-7768 or E-mail mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com.