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Jeff Dyer Excited to Return to Action in His USAC/CRA 410 Sprint Car This Saturday at Perris

2025-09-27 14:53

Yucca Valley, CA — September 25, 2025 — Just when Jeff Dyer thought his 410 season in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series was over for 2025, it will continue this Saturday, September 27th. Last month, the California Highway Patrol officer withdrew from the CRA main event at The PAS with five laps remaining, believing his engine was done for good.

Fortunately, when Dyer, a Yucca Valley, California resident, examined the engine, he found no damage. As a result, he will be at the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval this Saturday. The discovery was a welcome relief in a season marked by multiple engine issues for the affable driver.

"It is very frustrating," Dyer said of the mechanical woes he has encountered this season. "You put a lot of time and effort into this stuff. It takes the fun out of it because you go to the track and think, 'What else can go wrong?' You put your heart and soul into it, and the results don't show it. If you are not finishing races, it is flat-out embarrassing."

Two weeks ago, Dyer hit the track twice in 24 hours with the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprints, competing at both Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway and Merced Speedway. In addition, he made his midget racing debut at Merced. Overall, it was a strong weekend for Dyer, with second-place finishes in both CLS races and an eighth-place result in the USAC Western States Midget main event.

"It is frustrating," Dyer lamented about finishing second two nights in a row. "At Kern, Bobby was just better than us. He had the car to beat. At Merced, I felt we were just too equal. Every time we caught lapped traffic, the yellow came out. I actually got by him in lapped traffic when the first yellow came out. It was frustrating as we were just equal. We needed one more factor to get involved and make it a great race."

"I don't like losing but losing to Bobby with all the bad luck he has had, especially his health, it was a little easier," Dyer continued. "It is good to have him back out racing with us again and seeing him get back to his old form."

The midget racing opportunity came together when Dyer received a call from Kelly Nichols, asking if he'd be interested in driving the Nichols/Peckfelder #2ND at Merced. He eagerly accepted the offer and was pleased with his performance. Dyer qualified 12th out of 15 cars and started the main event from the outside of the sixth row. He kept a clean race, advancing four positions to finish in 8th place, a result he was happy with.

"It was different for sure," Dyer said when asked about the difference in driving a midget and his lightning sprint and USAC/CRA car. " I didn't really know what to expect of the car, having never driven one before. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We were decent right out of the box. We were underpowered compared to the rest of the cars, but we ended up doing okay. I think we finished eighth after starting 12th. I hope I get to drive it again. He wanted me to go again on the following weekend, but I had to work. Work comes first."

Dyer's teammate, 16-year-old Drake Cardey of Riverside, California, also competed in the two CLS races. The young driver's impressive rookie season continued with a fifth-place finish in both main events. Heading into the final three races of the year, he sits second in the CLS points standings, just 99 markers out of first. Additionally, he finished third in the CLS vs. BCRA Civil War points. Earlier this year, he placed second in the two-race Central California Showdown. He also leads the Rookie of the Year standings by 103 points as the season enters the home stretch.

"He has had a great season and had a good weekend," Dyer said of Cardey. "We had some battles in the heat races and the main. People forget, this is his first year in a full-size racecar. He made some rookie mistakes that cost him podium finishes each day, but he is still progressing and doing very well."

For fans who want to see Dyer in action on Saturday night, spectator gates at Perris Auto Speedway will open at 5:00 PM, and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Tickets for those 13 years of age and older are $35.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $30.00. For kids six to 12 it is $10.00, and children five and under are admitted free. Advance tickets are available online at tix.com. There will be plenty of walk-up tickets available for everyone at the track ticket booths on Saturday. Fairgrounds parking is $20.00 (parking fee is payable by card only).

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Paris Drive in the City of Perris. The track website is perrisautospeedway.com, and the office phone number is 951-940-0134.

Cardey's California Lightning Sprint Car is sponsored by Eibach Springs, Cardey Construction, Inland Rigging, 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

7/19/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th Main

8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

8/16/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

8/22/25 Plaza Park Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

8/23/25 Lemoore Jet Bowl California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

8/30/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

9/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

9/13/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

9/13/25 Merced Speedway USAC Western Midgets 8th 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 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

7/26/25 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 20th A Main

8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 21st A Main

8/9/25 Santa Maria Speedway USAC Western Midgets 9th A Main

8/22/25 Plaza Park Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

8/23/25 Lemoore Jet Bowl California Lightning Sprint 8th A Main

8/30/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

9/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main
9/13/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

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