Antioch Speedway Race Track in Antioch, California, USA

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Antioch Speedway is run under IMCA sanctioning, featuring IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sport Modifieds, as well as Wingless Sprints, and 360 Winged Sprint Cars. In addition, Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Delta Dwarf Cars and the ever exciting 4-Bangers.

Antioch Speedway Dirt Track Location

• 1201 West 10th Street
  Antioch, California, 94509 USA
• lat: 38.007703, lng: -121.820419
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• Surface: 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval

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• Phone: 925-779-9220

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  PETER MURPHY CLASSIC: BIG MONEY ON THE LINE FOR THE NARC SPRINT CARS THIS WEEKEND

  (5/8/23) Hanford, CA ... The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series, presented by NAPA Auto Parts, will head to Kings Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13th for the highly-anticipated Peter Murphy Classic. This will be the second trip of the season to the exciting 3/8-mile clay oval located in Hanford, CA. Up for grabs will be a stout $11,000 payday to the winner of Saturday night's 30-lap headliner finale. With that kind of money on the line, this two-day extravaganza will reel in the full NARC roster and attract some heavy hitters from outside the region. "I'm so excited for this weekend," commented Peter Murphy, promoter of Kings Speedway, "This is a major collaboration with my team here at Kings and all the wonderful sponsors and supporters that contribute to making it happen. It's always great to have NARC in town; this place has done some fantastic contests. This is a weekend you do not want to miss, and make sure to BRING A FRIEND!" Originating in 2015, The Peter Murphy Classic, or PMC, is a race honoring Kings Speedway promoter Peter Murphy. Murphy is originally from the Sydney, New South Wales, Australia area but now calls Clovis home. He's achieved eight NARC 410 Sprint Series wins from 2001 to 2013. Wins with the series include the 2011 Tribute to Gary Patterson and Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial. Murphy has also had a decorated career in Non-Wing competitions throughout the Central Valley. Friday's show will also feature the Kings of Thunder 360 sprint cars. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360's will join the program on Saturday. Fresno's Dominic Scelzi is the defending champion of the event after sweeping both nights in an intense open wheel battle in 2022. The timing of the Peter Murphy Classic might be perfect as Scelzi added his name to the 2023 NARC winner's list for the first time two-weeks ago at Antioch Speedway. That ended an uncharacteristic long winless streak dating back to May 2022 for the 20-time NARC winner. "Momentum doesn't always mean success, but I feel we have to be one of the favorites every single night," said Scelzi, the two-time defending NARC champion. "Even if we start deep (in the field), we've shown we can win and contend every night." "The Peter Murphy Classic has been great for us as we've won the last four Peter Murphy 410 races," Scelzi continued. "We got them both in 2021 and 2022. I just feel confident the more money on the line and the hotter the weather. My 41 team is ready to go." With temperatures expected to be in the 80's, Scelzi has all the incentives needed to continue his domination of the event. Other previous winners of the Peter Murphy Classic include Campbell's Bud Kaeding, Shane Golobic of Fremont, Rutherford's Rico Abreu, and Texas driver Aaron Reutzel. A full field of cars is expected to chase the lucrative purse which includes a guaranteed $1000 in starting money for Saturday's A-Main. Who to Watch Current NARC 410 Sprint Car Series championship point leader Corey Day returns to Kings after his triumphant efforts at April 8th NARC season opener at the track. The Clovis teenager has yet to finish off the podium in 2023 and is on a streak of two consecutive second-place results. He currently holds a 562-549 point advantage over Aromas driver Justin Sanders. Scelzi is another two points behind. Jonathan Allard is expected to make his 2023 debut with the NARC series. The three-time series champion, originally from Chico and now calling Waimauku, Auckland, New Zealand home, has four Kings Speedway wins since 2001, including last year's Morrie Williams Memorial. He has 41 NARC King of the West victories on his career resume. Hanford's D.J. Netto is always a threat to win on his home track. The 2019 series champion has already enjoyed a pair of 360 victories this season and hopes to carry that hot streak to his first PMC win. He has six NARC wins to this credit. Even though Roseville's Colby Copeland is not chasing NARC championship points, he is a driver to be watched at Kings Speedway. He "quietly" finished in the runner-up spot at both events of the Peter Murphy Classic last season and always steps up his game at big shows. Also looking to pocket a big payday are Chase Johnson of Penngrove, Dennis Roth Classic winner Justyn Cox from Roseville, Ryan Bernal from Hollister, current Rookie of the Year point leader Joey Ancona of Concord, Oakley teenager Dylan Bloomfield, Campbell veteran Bud Kaeding, Kaleb Montgomery of Templeton, Sebastopol's Joel Myers Jr., Tanner Holmes from Oregon, Tucson, Arizona's Nick Parker, Benicia's Billy Aton, Sparks, Nevada traveler Bill Smith, and many more! Fan & Competitor Info Kings Speedway powered by Keller Motors, is located at the Kings Fairgrounds at 801 S 10th Avenue in Hanford, CA. For ticket information, log on to https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1325136 for Friday and Saturday at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1325154 for online purchases. Additional information is available at: www.racekingsspeedway.com. The NARC racing format includes qualifying, four 8-lap heat races, an exciting six-lap pole shuffle shuffle, a 12-lap last chance race, and the 30-lap NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored Peter Murphy Classic. Pit Gates open at 1:00 pm, Front Gates at 4:00, Hot Laps at 5:00, and Racing is scheduled to kick off around 6:00. Be sure to visit Pete's Pub after the Front Gates opens, and take advantage of special deals on food and beverages before the races start. The NARC 410 Sprint Series, presented by Napa Auto Parts, is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, they have enthralled countless thousands of fans from tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit their website at www.narc410.com or social media pages. The Peter Murphy Classic can be viewed live on Floracing.com, along with every NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires, Floracing.com, and NAPA Auto Parts. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies-Raymond James Financial, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, D & D Roofing, Diversified Machine Inc., Johnstone Supply, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, Lifeline LLC, Maxim Racing Products, Mettec Titanium, Pyrotect, Safecraft Safety Equipment, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Scelzi Enterprises, SCI Racing Products, Starr Property Management, Sunnyvalley Bacon, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. NARC 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (AFTER FOUR EVENTS IN 21-RACE SERIES - 5/7/23) Corey Day, Clovis - 562 Justin Sanders, Aromas - 549 Dominic Scelzi, Fresno - 547 Chase Johnson, Penngrove - 540 Justyn Cox, Roseville - 534 Bud Kaeding, Campbell - 530 Shane Golobic, Fremont - 526 Ryan Bernal, Roseville - 525 Joey Ancona, Concord (R) - 523 Dylan Bloomfield, Oakley - 508 Kaleb Montgomery, Templeton (R) - 488 Nick Parker, Tucson, AZ (R) - 479 Billy Aton, Benicia - 456 Bill Smith, Sparks, NV - 454 Tim Kaeding, San Jose - 402 Colby Copeland, Roseville - 394 Tanner Holmes, Central Point, OR - 383 DJ Netto, Hanford - 374 Craig Stidham, Fresno - 369 Michael Pombo, Easton - 367 UPCOMING EVENTS: May 20th - Petaluma Speedway - Salute to First Responders June 3rd - Placerville Speedway - Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Race Fastest Four Days in Motorsports June 15 - Southern Oregon Speedway (Central Point, OR) - Thursday Night Thunder June 16 - Douglas County Dirt Track (Roseburg, OR) - Friday Night Frenzy June 17 - Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR) - Sprint Car Invasion June 18 - Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) - Timber Cup

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  Morris outduels Foulger for mid-week Clash win at Antioch Speedway

  Reigning IMCA State champion Jim Pettit II of Prunedale motored into the lead at the start ahead of Troy Foulger of Martinez. The race had multiple caution flags during the first 10 laps with Pettit ...

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  DOMINIC SCELZI WINS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLASH NARC SPRINT CAR THRILLER

  (4/29/23 - Ben Deatherage) Antioch, CA ... The NARC 410 Sprint Series returned to Antioch Speedway for the first time since 2017 and dished up a thrilling show. Dominic Scelzi managed to hold off a hard-charging Corey Day to procure his first win of 2023 with the series. It would be the 20th career triumph for the driver of the Scelzi Enterprises/Red Rose Transportation/Whipple Superchargers #41 Kistler/Maxim. "I'm amazed!" said an excited Scelzi. "I felt like I was setting a decent pace running high out of turn four with the lapped car running on the bottom was the place to be. This track was phenomenal and what we race car drivers dream of, and they nailed the surface tonight; you can't ask for any better." Joey Ancona paced the opening laps aboard his Dryco Construction/Swindell Speed Lab/Melrose Powder Coating #88A Rider/Maxim and set a torrid pace for the 20-car field. He was the class of the field until he spun while leading on lap nine. He managed to save the car but would lose the pacesetter position to Scelzi, who was anxious to take advantage of the opportunity. A breathtaking battle developed in the late stages as Scelzi tried to hold off the continued challenges of second row starter Day. The 17-year-old driver obtained the coveted position in the Jason Meyers-owned Meyers Constructors/Four C's Construction/Autry Plumbing #14 Kistler/KPC with about mile to go. However, it was a short-lived stint as Scelzi stole it right back on the following circuit. The stage was set for one last sprint to the checkered when the caution flag appeared on lap 26. However, Scelzi proceeded to master the restart and hold off Day to become the third different winner in four races. It was the first time the two-time defending series champ has won at Antioch Speedway and his first NARC victory since May 26th, 2022. Day finished a respectable second, just .352 seconds behind the winner. Joey Ancona rebounded from his earlier mishap to score his first ever NARC podium finish. The balance of the top five finishing order would consist of Colby Copeland, in the Larry Antaya fielded Fire Protection Management of the Bay Area/Northstar Concrete Pumping/#16A Helix in fourth and finishing fifth was the NOS Energy Drink/Keith Day Trucking #22 Rider/KPC of Ryan Bernal, racing for owner Keith Day. The balance of the top ten featured ARP fast qualifier Justin Sanders, Williams Roofing Hardcharger Chase Johnson, Bud Kaeding, Shane Golobic and Justyn Cox. FLORACING.COM FEATURE EVENT (30 laps): 1. 41-Dominic Scelzi[2]; 2. 14-Corey Day[4]; 3. 88A-Joey Ancona[1]; 4. 16A-Colby Copeland[3]; 5. 22-Ryan Bernal[9]; 6. 2X-Justin Sanders[5]; 7. 24-Chase Johnson[13]; 8. 69-Bud Kaeding[11]; 9. 17W-Shane Golobic[10]; 10. 42X-Justyn Cox[8]; 11. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[6]; 12. 92-Andy Forsberg[14]; 13. 46JR-Joel Myers Jr[19]; 14. 26-Billy Aton[12]; 15. 4-Burt Foland Jr[16]; 16. 12J-John Clark[17]; 17. 75-Bill Smith[18]; 18. 2K-Kaleb Montgomery[7] WILLIAMS ROOFING HARD CHARGER: Chase Johnson - 13th to 7th METTEC TITANIUM LAP LEADERS: Joey Ancona 1-9, Dominic Scelzi 10-24, 26-30, Corey Day 25 ARP FAST QUALIFIER (20 CARS): Justin Sanders, 11.977 BMRS HEAT ONE (10 Laps): 1. 88A-Joey Ancona[2]; 2. 2K-Kaleb Montgomery[1]; 3. 2X-Justin Sanders[4]; 4. 69-Bud Kaeding[3]; 5. 75-Bill Smith[7]; 6. 46JR-Joel Myers Jr. [5]; 7. 115-Nick Parker[6] KIMO'S TROPICAL CAR SHOW HEAT TWO (10 Laps): 1. 41-Dominic Scelzi[1]; 2. 42X-Justyn Cox[2]; 3. 17W-Shane Golobic[3]; 4. 26-Billy Aton[5]; 5. 14-Corey Day[4]; 6. 4-Burt Foland Jr. [6] BEACON WEALTH STRATEGIES-RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL HEAT THREE (10 Laps): 1. 16A-Colby Copeland[1]; 2. 22-Ryan Bernal[2]; 3. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[4]; 4. 24-Chase Johnson[5]; 5. 92-Andy Forsberg[3]; 6. 12J-John Clark[6] SUNNY VALLEY BACON TROPHY DASH (6 Laps): 1. 88A-Joey Ancona[1]; 2. 41-Dominic Scelzi[3]; 3. 16A-Colby Copeland[2]; 4. 14-Corey Day[5]; 5. 2X-Justin Sanders[6]; 6. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[4]

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  NARC 410 SPRINT CARS MAKE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO ANTIOCH SPEEDWAY SATURDAY

  (4/24/23 - Ben Deatherage) Antioch, California ... It has been several seasons since the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series has made the trip to Antioch Speedway in the East Bay of the Golden State. The 3/8-mile clay oval will host the traveling tour on Saturday, April 29th, for the "Contra Costa County Clash." "The Northern Auto Racing Club is looking forward to returning to Antioch Speedway," said NARC 410 Sprint Series General Manager Jim Allen. "It's been a long time, 2017 to be exact; and we anticipate putting on a good show at a facility that used to be a mainstay on the NARC schedule. Hopefully, this show will get something started for the future." This marks the fourth of 22 scheduled events that will visit 15 different dirt oval tracks in California, Oregon, and Washington. Thirteen drivers have hit pay dirt at Antioch since 2003 with the series out of their last twenty-one visits. Brent Kaeding and Jonathan Allard are tied with the most triumphs with four each. Giovanni Scelzi, who now competes full time on the World of Outlaw tour, scored the most recent Antioch outing on June 3rd, 2017. Who To Watch For Corey Day is one of the many NARC regulars that have yet to visit Antioch Speedway. The Clovis teenager, racing for car owner Jason Meyers, has yet to finish off the podium in the 2023 season and enters the vent as the championship point leader. Day is still the only driver to have more than one win in the current campaign. He has already won in Hanford and Tulare. Two-time defending champion Dominic Scelzi will be in series competition at Antioch for the first time in ten years. He ended the night seventh in 2013 and was sixth in his debut the year before. Despite two top five finishes this season, the Fresno driver is still looking for his first NARC win of the year. Justin Sanders hopes to score a significant result for the Mittry Racing Team in Antioch. He was tenth in his lone 410 appearance at the facility, but that was all the way back in 2011. The Aromas-based driver has amassed two podium finishes in three starts with the NARC series and is still on the cusp of that breakthrough win. The Bay Area will be well represented by the significant youth movement from Penngrove's Chase Johnson, Oakley teenager Dylan Bloomfield, Joey Ancona of Concord, and fresh from New Zealand Joel Myers Jr. representing Sebastopol. Amazingly all four drivers have Antioch experience, but none have it with the NARC series. Others expected in the star-studded field are Roseville's Justyn Cox, Andy Forsberg from Auburn, Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Benicia's Billy Aton, Shane Golobic from Fremont, Dylan Bloomfield of Oakley, Arizona driver Nick Parker, Nevada driver Bill Smith, and many more. Fan & Competitor Info Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa Fairgrounds in Antioch, CA. The address is 1201 W 10th Street. Grandstand tickets are priced at $30.00 for Adults, $28.00 for Seniors, and Children (6-12) $15.00. Bleacher tickets are priced at $25.00 for Adults, $25.00 for Senior/Military, and for Children (12 and Under) $20.00. For more information, log on to www.antiochspeedway.com. Also on the race card is IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Delta Dwarf Cars. Pit Gates open at noon. The front gate open at 4:00 p.m. with qualifying set to get underway at at 5:30 p.m. Racing starts at 6:00 p.m. Race teams are required to put down tarps in their respective pit areas. The NARC 410 Sprint Series, presented by Hoosier Racing Tires and Floracing.com, is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, they have enthralled countless thousands of fans at tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit their website at www.narc410.com or social media pages. The Contra Costa County Clash can be viewed live on Floracing.com, along with every NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires, Floracing.com, and NAPA Auto Parts. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies-Raymond James Financial, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, D & D Roofing, Diversified Machine Inc., Johnstone Supply, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, Lifeline LLC, Maxim Racing Products, Mettec Titanium, Pyrotect, Safecraft Safety Equipment, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Scelzi Enterprises, SCI Racing Products, Starr Property Management, Sunnyvalley Bacon, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. NARC 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (AFTER THREE EVENTS IN 22-RACE SERIES) Corey Day, Clovis - 423 Justin Sanders, Aromas - 413 Chase Johnson, Penngrove - 406 Dominic Scelzi, Fresno - 405 Justyn Cox, Roseville - 403 Tim Kaeding, San Jose - 402 Bud Kaeding, Campbell - 497 Shane Golobic, Fremont - 394 Ryan Bernal, Roseville - 389 Joey Ancona, Concord - 385 Tanner Holmes, Central Point, OR - 383 Dylan Bloomfield, Oakley - 378 DJ Netto, Hanford - 374 Craig Stidham, Fresno - 369 Michael Pombo, Easton - 367 Kaleb Montgomery, Templeton - 365 Nick Parker, Tucson, AZ - 357 Bill Smith, Sparks, NV - 330 Billy Aton, Benicia - 329 Trey Starks, Puyallup, WA - 274 UPCOMING EVENTS: May 6th- Silver Dollar Speedway - David Tarter Memorial May 13th-14th-Kings Speedway-Peter Murphy Classic May 20th-Petaluma Speedway Former NARC 410 Sprint Series Winners At Antioch Speedway (Since 2001) Brent Kaeding-4 Jonathan Allard Tim Kaeding-3 Craig Stidham-1 Dennis Moore Jr. Giovanni Scelzi Jason Statler Kyle Hirst Kyle Larson Lawrence Edlund Robert Ballou Tyler Walker Willie Croft

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  Plenty Of Excitement On The Schedule At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...There's plenty to be excited about at Antioch Speedway in the next few weeks. This Saturday night, four divisions of great racing competition will include the IMCA Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Print Club Mini Stocks. This is just the beginning. Noteworthy dates coming soon include the first visit in years by the NARC Fujitsu Winged 410 Sprint Cars on April 29th, joined by IMCA Modifieds, a NorCal/Delta Dwarf Car shootout and IMCA Stock Cars. On May 3rd, Antioch hosts the first round of the five-race Central Valley Clash, featuring IMCA Modifieds, Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars. The Larry Damitz Memorial will have Tri State Pro Stocks, West Coast Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Modifieds and Hardtops on May 13th. After an exciting show last week, it looks like three-time champions Fred Ryland and Trevor Clymens, both of Brentwood, may be in for a battle this season. Ryland notched his division-leading 37th feature triumph last week, and it's also his 71st combined win. Ryland is now one win shy of third behind JD Willis on the all-time win list. The only other driver in Sport Modified competition with more than 20 wins is Clymens, who has 26 to his credit. Clymens and Ryland know that they can expect some good competition from the likes of reigning State champion Jacob Mallet Jr of Oakley, who finished in third last week. Antioch's Mark Garner followed up an impressive second place finish at Marysville recently with his fifth place run last Saturday night. Last week, Pacheco leadfoot Kenny Shrader led some early laps before pitting from second halfway through the race. He figures to be a threat anytime he's in action. Last year's Most Improved Driver, Jason Ryan Jr of Oakley, notched a heat race triumph earlier in the evening and an eighth place feature finish. Jason is hoping to get his first Main Event win this season. IMCA Stock Car fans know what this division is all about in it's third championship season at the track. These Stock Cars offer some of the best fendered car racing you're going to find in the area, and the competition level is getting tougher. Reigning champion Travis Dutra of Concord was consistent last season, but he didn't get his first win until the season finale. Dutra was making practice laps two weeks ago along with 2022 runner-up Jason Robles and Kenneth Robles, both of Rio Vista. Jason had two wins last year and finished within 20 points of Dutra for the title. He's hoping to step up his game and make a more serious championship run. After an impressive Top 10 effort in Modifieds last year, Kenneth is having his rookie season in Stock Cars. With hard chargers like last year's top rookie Jason Jennings of Antioch, Dan Gonderman of Antioch and Ryland, the racing should be exciting this week. Brentwood's Grayson Baca had somewhat of a breakout season last year as he competed for wins on several occasions and managed to get his car to the winners circle once. He lost a close battle with girlfriend Jewell Crandall of Antioch for fifth in the standings last year. At the opener, he won a three-car battle for second in the feature race behind San Jose's Matt Kile. Baca hopes to make multiple visits to the winner's circle this year. Another driver hoping to step up his game is last year's third ranked driver, Jared Baugh of Pittsburgh. He finished fourth in the opener. Dwarf Car champion Danny Wagner of Bay Point joined the action with a third place run, following his win at Merced the week before. With hard chargers like Michaela Taylor of Oakley, Crandall, Aidan Ponciano of Antioch and Antioch's James Graessle, It should be a good night of racing. On short notice, the Print Club Mini Stocks were added to the season opener and produced 10 cars. The track has been trying to build momentum in this class, and it seems to be coming together. San Bruno ace Dana Gardner won two post-season races last year after his third place point run. Showing how serious he is this time around, he managed to hold off Santa Rosa's Tom Brown to win the opener. Brown is the two-time reigning champion, but he was driving a backup car as his car is being freshened up. Last year's runner up, Laina Bales of Antioch, didn't fare so well at the opener. Rookie of the Year hopeful David Carson of Antioch had two cars at the opener but had to jump into his backup ride for the feature race as his car had mechanical issues in the heat race. Meanwhile, Santa Rosa rookie Max Finley wheeled his Pinto Wagon to a fourth place finish In his inaugural start. This division is the perfect place for newcomers to get a taste of racing at the 63-year-old racing facility. Saturday's four division lineup will offer some exciting racing all night long, and there's plenty of excitement surrounding the Winged 410 Sprint Car show coming on April 29th. The fun is just beginning at Antioch Speedway. The gates will open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20, Senior/Military $15, Kids (5-12) $15 and kids five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or check out the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  Arriaga Wins Hunt Spec Sprint Series Opener At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...April 8...Leeding from the outset, Shawn Arriaga won the 25 lap Hunt Magneto's Wingless Spec Sprint 25 lap Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. Arriaga is a past Winged Sprint Car champion at Antioch Speedway and was piloting the Dave Johnson owned car In victory. Arriaga motored into the lead at the start ahead of Trevor Schmid of Corte Madera, but Schmid surrendered second to two-time Antioch champion DJ Johnson of Stockton on Lap 4. Trey Walters of Reno, Nevada moved up to battle Johnson for second on Lap 7. However, there was a yellow flag for a car stalled on the frontstretch as they were beginning Lap 10. Johnson and Walters touched and spun entering Turn 3 after the yellow flag flew, but they were both forced to restart in the back after stopping on the track. Arriaga continued to lead Roseville's Brent Steck and Marcus Hardina of Santa Rosa on the restart, but Hardina surrendered third to Petaluma's Nick Robfogel with an inside pass on the back stretch on Lap 15. Robfogel and Steck had a good battle going for second as Arriaga maintained command, but a final yellow flag on Lap 21 for Evan Gularte of Gardnerville, Nevada bunched the field one last time. Undaunted, Arriaga motored ahead at the green flag and went on to score the impressive victory. Steck held off Robfogel for second as Johnson and Hardina completed the Top 5. Reigning champion Fred Ryland of Brentwood scored the win in the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. This was the 71st Main Event win for Ryland in his career at the track, putting him one behind legend JD Willis for third on the all-time list. Kenny Shrader at Pacheco took the early lead ahead of Brentwood's Trevor Clymens. Ryland was third but slipped past Clymens for second in Turn 4 on Lap 3. Ryland started pressuring Shrader before making an inside pass In Turn 3 on Lap 8 to grab second. When a yellow flag waved on Lap 11 for Billy Garner, Shrader ducked into the pits. Ryland continued to lead Clymens on the restart. Reigning State champion Jacob Mallet of Oakley settled into fourth and made a low pass in Turn 2 on Lap 19 to take third. Ryland brought it home to his 71st career Antioch win, followed by Clymens, Mallet, Jonathan Hagio of Prunedale and Mark Garner of Antioch. Don McLeister of Stockton won the 15 lap 600 Micro Sprint Main Event. The division was added to the program headed into the week and drew a small field. McLeister led from the outset ahead of George Nielson of Penngrove. A yellow flag for a spin on Lap 12 bunched the field. Nielson tried to give McLeister a run, but it was to no avail. McLeister resumed command on the restart with Nielson still holding onto second. They finished that way ahead of Charlie Kight of Antioch and Santa Rosa's Jack Clark. Racing resumes next Saturday night with the IMCA Sport Modifieds back in action along with the IMCA Stock Cars, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Print Club Mini Stock. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Unofficial Race Results Antioch Speedway IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jason Ryan Jr, Fred Ryland, Mark Garner. Main Event (20 laps)-Fred Ryland, Trevor Clymens, Jacob Mallet Jr, Jonathan Hagio, Mark Garner, Tyler Browne , Joseph Pato, Jason Ryan Jr, Matt Pitts, Kelly Campanile. Hunt Wingless Spec Sprints Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jacob Tuttle, Brent Steck, DJ Johnson, Bradley Terrell. B Main (12 laps)-Ethon Lanfri, Jarrett Soares, Anthony Snow.. Main Event (25 laps)-Shawn Arriaga, Brent Steck, Nick Robfogel, DJ Johnson, Marcus Hardina, Bob Newberry, Trey Walters, Jarrett Soares, Shannon Newton, Ethon Lanfri. 600 Micro Sprints Heat Winner (8 laps)-Don McLeister. Main Event (20 laps)-Don McLeister, George Nielson, Charlie Kight, Jack Clark.

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  Joe Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Tour comes To Antioch Speedway Saturday Night

  Antioch, CA...There's a buzz in the air as racing has resumed at Antioch Speedway. Following last week's 63rd championship season opener, the fans are in for a real treat. The Joe Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Tour kicks off their season at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds oval, joined by the IMCA Sport Modifieds and the 600 Micro Sprints. Everyone knows that Antioch Speedway introduced the Wingless Spec Sprint division to the racing community In 1999 as an option to get newcomers into Sprint Car racing. The track will have its 25th championship season for that class this year. Other tracks followed the example of Antioch Speedway with a Spec Sprint division of their own, and eventually there was call for a series. First came the NCMA Select Series, but when that group left the dirt to run exclusively on pavement in 2010, a new option with needed. The Joe Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Series was born. This series brings some of the best drivers in the class together for good competition and increased purses and contingencies. If you can win with this group, you can win anywhere. Seeing the need for a little something extra for last season's Soares Memorial, the Hunt Series with brought in last October and gave the Antioch crowd 28 cars and some great racing. Past series champion Shawn Jones of San Jose picked up the win that night ahead of Jake Morgan of Fair Oaks. Following last season's exciting tour, Morgan was crowned the series champion ahead of Josh Young of Roseville and Antioch's Shawn Arriaga Arriaga, who is a past Winged 360 Sprint Car champion at both Antioch and Petaluma, has been a factor in recent Wingless Spec Sprint races, including his win in the Sonny Calkins Memorial last season at Antioch Speedway, which netted him $2,500. He should be one of the front runners this week. A field into the high twenties or low thirties is anticipated, including such hard chargers as Nick Larson of Vallejo, Brent Steck of Roseville, Jarrett Soares of Gilroy, Shane Hopkins of Placerville, Ethon Lanfri of Milpitas and Livermore's Scott Chapeta. Previous attempts to get the IMCA Sport Modified season going have resulted in rainouts, but clear skies are in the forecast for this Saturday night. Last season, Fred Ryland of Brentwood won his third track championship and also scored his 70th overall career win at Antioch, moving him into fourth on the track's all time win list. He beat rising young star Andrew Pearce of Oakley by a slim margin. Oakley's Jacob Mallet Jr won the IMCA State championship last year. After winning the top rookie honors in IMCA Modifieds last year, three-time champion Trevor Clymens of Brentwood returns to Sport Modified competition this week. He figures to make his presence known at the front of the pack. Other stars to watch for include Chuck Golden of Pittsburg, Kenny Shrader of Pacheco, Tommy Fraser of Antioch and Jason Ryan Jr of Oakley. It was just announced on Sunday that the 600 Micro Sprints have been added to this week's show. Micro Sprint racing reigns at the smaller 1/5 mile ovals in Dixon and Stockton, so getting a date at Antioch when drivers can attend has become a challenge. Several drivers who travel up and down the road are hoping to take on the bigger oval this week. The division uses 600cc engines that still get around the track quite well. This division should be a nice touch to the overall program. The Hunt Series is just part of the Sprint Car excitement coming to Antioch this year. In addition to the local Wingless Spec Sprints, you can expect special visits from the NARC Winged 410 Sprint Cars on April 29th and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour Winged 360 Sprints on July 1st, among other great attractions throughout the season. The gates will open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20, Senior/Military $15, Kids (5-12) $15 and kids five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or check out the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  DENNIS ROTH CLASSIC DOUBLE HEADER AT TULARE NEXT ON TAP FOR NARC; $18,383 TO WIN ON SATURDAY NIGHT

  (April 10, 2023 - Ben Deatherage), Tulare, CA ... Thunderbowl Raceway will feature two nights of incredible action this weekend as NAPA Auto Parts presents the NARC 410 Sprint Series for the Dennis Roth Classic. The Tulare 1/3-mile action track will host the tour on Friday, April 14th, and Saturday, the 15th, for the series' first doubleheader of the 2023 season. Saturday night will have a fantastic payout of $18,383.00 to the winner. Rico Abreu won the race last year in an electrifying battle in the main event. "This race is a true honor to Dennis and Teresa Roth." said Roth Motorsports Team Manager Todd Ventura. "Fellow competitors and Dennis' peers were the ones that wanted to have this event. When you have people with that amount of respect for you like Brent Kaeding, Jim Allen, and Ashley Smith who talked about it and made it come together, we are honored to be a part of it." Dennis Roth and his wife, Teresa, are longtime Sprint Car supporters nationwide. Their race team, Roth Motorsports, boasts over 100 World Of Outlaw feature victories and multiple titles in California. "It's a big deal for us because Dennis has been a great supporter of this race track," commented Steve Faria, promoter of Thunderbowl Raceway. "He's a special friend and we're trying to make something special out of it." Thunderbowl Raceway, since 2001, has had twenty-six different winners in the last fifty-six shows that the NARC 410 Sprint Series has put on. The house of Kaeding has reigned supreme as they are level at the top with seven wins each for Brent and Tim. Amazingly sixteen drivers have accomplished just a single triumph over the years. "It's an honor to be able to put on this race for Dennis Roth," stated NARC 410 Series General Manager Jim Allen, "he's done so much for motorsports, and this is a real-world and real-life tribute that we are proud to honor those contributions." Who to Watch Corey Day is coming off an incredible win at Kings Speedway last weekend at the Anthony Simone Classic. It was his seventh career NARC 410 Sprint Series triumph in twenty-eight starts. The Clovis teenager was third at last year's Roth Classic, and this is the only time he has been on the podium at the Thunderbowl with the tour. Aromas driver Justin Sanders was the runner-up to Day last Saturday in Hanford. Over the years at Thunderbowl, Justin has netted just one top five, a fourth at last year's Roth, and two tens in five career NARC 410 Sprint Series starts at the track. Tim Kaeding is again teaming up with the famed Williams Motorsports #0 team. As mentioned above, the San Jose driver was sixth at the Simone last weekend and is tied with Brent Kaeding, for the most wins at Tulare. TK was seventh in the 2022 edition of the Roth Classic and, on top of his seven wins, has ten podiums, fourteen Top 5s, and twenty-one Top 10s in thirty-one starts. Kraig Kinser of Bloomington, Indiana, will make a guest appearance with the NARC 410 Sprint Series. He has four career starts with the series, all in 2015, co-sanctioned with the World Of Outlaws, and just one top ten result. That was a tenth-place result at Tulare on March 14th. Bud Kaeding is a driver to be on the lookout for, as the Campbell chauffeur knows how to pilot his way around the 1/3-mile clay oval. Bud has three career NARC 410 Sprint Series victories at the facility, most recently in 2018, in thirty-eight starts since 2001. Kaeding is also second on the all-time modern era list in the podium (14), Top 5 (20), and Top 10 (30) categories, with an average finish of 7.57. Also expected to compete will be Lemoore's Cole Macedo, Fremont standout Shane Golobic, Tanner Holmes of Jacksonville, Oregon, Penngrove pilot Chase Johnson, two-time defending series champion Dominic Scelzi from Fresno, Clarksburg driver Justyn Cox, Ryan Bernal from Roseville, Oakley's Dylan Bloomfield; Templeton's Kaleb Montgomery, Nick Parker from Tuscon, and many more! Fan & Competitor Info Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds in Tulare, California. Grandstand tickets are priced at $30.00 for Adults, $28.00 for Seniors, and Children (6-12) $15.00. Bleacher tickets are priced at $25.00 for Adults, $23.00 for Seniors, and Children (6-12) $13.00. Front Gates open at 4:00, Hot Laps at 5:00, and Racing is scheduled to kick off around 7:00. Also, visit the track website, www.thunderbowlraceway.com. The NARC 410 Sprint Series, presented by Napa Auto Parts, is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, they have enthralled countless thousands of fans from tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit their website at www.narc410.com or social media pages. The Dennis Roth Classic can be viewed live on Floracing.com, along with every NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires, Floracing.com, and NAPA Auto Parts. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies-Raymond James Financial, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, D & D Roofing, Diversified Machine Inc., Johnstone Supply, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, Lifeline LLC, Starr Property Management, Sunnyvalley Bacon, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. NARC 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ONE EVENT IN 22-RACE SERIES) 1 Corey Day, Clovis 142 2 Justin Sanders, Aromas 139 3 Shane Golobic, Fremont 138 4 Chase Johnson, Penngrove 137 5 Dominic Scelzi, Fresno 136 6 Tim Kaeding, San Jose 135 7 Justyn Cox, Clarksburg 135 8 Tanner Holmes, Jacksonville, OR 133 9 Bud Kaeding, Campbell 132 10 Kaleb Montgomery, Templeton 131 11 Sean Becker, Roseville 130 12 Ryan Bernal, Roseville 129 13 Joey Ancona ®, Concord 128 14 Dawson Faria ®, Fresno 127 15 Mauro Simone ®, Fresno 126 16 Michael Pombo ®, Easton 125 17 Jake Hodges ®, Camarillo 124 18 Dylan Bloomfield, Oakley 123 19 Craig Stidham, Fresno 122 20 Nick Parker ®, Tuscon, AZ 121 SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com UPCOMING EVENTS: April 29th - Antioch Speedway - The Contra Costa County Clash May 6th- Silver Dollar Speedway - David Tarter Memorial May 13th-14th-Kings Speedway - Peter Murphy Classic

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  Andreotti Opens BCRA Midgets Triple Crown Series With Win At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...April 8...Jake Andreotti of Castro Valley won the 30 lap BCRA Midgets Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was the 63rd season opening race at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds venue. It was also the opening round of the three-race special BCRA Triple Crown Series at the track, which pays $2,000 to win each race and has a special point fund. Past USAC Western States Midgets and WMR Midgets champion Blake Bower of Brentwood raced into the early lead ahead of Caden Sarale of Stockton. Andreotti found his way into third by the sixth lap. A Turn 4 pass on Lap 9 gained Sarale the lead. Andreotti motored into second on Lap 11. Andreotti quickly started to challenge Sarale,, and they caught a slower car on Lap 14. Andreotti went high in Turn 2, while Sarale went low and surrendered the lead. Through a pair of slowdowns during the second half of the race, Andreotti stayed smooth and went on to score the impressive win. Sarale settled for the $1,150 second place finish, followed by Bower, Jake Morgan of Fair Oaks and Bryant Bell of Oakley. Matt Kile of San Jose won the 20 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. Kile charged into the lead at the start ahead of Jared Baugh of Pittsburg. Kile didn't receive much of a threat in this race, but Baugh, Danny Wagner of Bay Point and Grayson Baca of Brentwood had a spirited battle going for second. Baugh held the spot until being passed by Baca on Lap 11. Wagner quickly moved into third and executed to Turn 2 pass on the last lap for what he thought would be second. However, Baca came back strong and beat Wagner back to the line by inches. Kile cruised to the well-earned victory. Baugh settled for fourth ahead of Kevin Brown of Oakley. Antioch's David Michael Rosa won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. Several drivers were involved in different mishaps during the first 14 laps that caused five yellow flags. Through it all, reigning Delta Dwarf Car champion Danny Wagner of Bay Point led the way. Dublin's Devan Kammermann spun out of second on Lap 7, moving Ellie Russo of Bay Point into the position. However, Chance Russell of Antioch gained second a lap later. Rosa slipped past Russell for second on a Lap 14 restart and gained the lead when Wagner slowed on Lap 18 with mechanical issues. Rosa went on to win ahead of Russell, Russo, Travis Day of Concord and Pete Piantanida of Discovery Bay. Greg Dennett of Livermore won the 20 lap BCRA Lightning Sprint Main Event. Scott Kinney led two laps before being passed by Dennett on the back stretch on Lap 3. Dakota Albright of Waterford made a Turn 4 pass on Kinney for second on Lap 5, but Dennett had already built a straightaway advantage by then. Dennett cruised to victory ahead of Albright, Harlee Aguilera of Orangevale, Josef Ferolito of Modesto and Cody Meyer of Placerville Joel Hannagan of San Jose won the 15 lap Hardtop Main Event. Ronnie Ruiz of West Sacramento led two laps before Brad Coelho of Oakley got by in Turn 4 for the lead. Hannagan followed closely into second, and Hannagan made a Turn 4 pass a lap later to take the lead from Coelho. As Hannagan pulled away, Coello and Ruiz battled fiercely for second. Ruiz made a Turn 4 pass to gain the spot on Lap 7, only to surrender the position to Coelho with an inside move on the frontstretch on Lap 11. Hannagan went on to victory ahead of Coelho, Ruiz, Joe Shenefield of Antioch and Ken Clifford of Placerville. After a strong postseason effort last year, San Bruno's Dana Gardner resumed his impressive efforts with a 20 lap Print Club Mini Stock Main Event win. Gardner led from the outside with Eddie Humphrey III of Torrance an early second. Humphrey held the position until a Lap 9 yellow flag. Humphrey pitted, and Gardner resumed command ahead of reigning champion Tom Brown of Santa Rosa and Tony Quinonez of Corning. As Gardner sped to the impressive win by a wide margin, Brown managed to hold off Quinonez in a close battle for second. Newcomer Max Finley of Santa Rosa wheeled his Ford Pinto Wagon to a fourth place finish ahead Don Abitz of Pittsburg. At the opening ceremonies, several drivers came out to do a memorial lap for BCRA Hall of Fame member Jim Screeton, who died in a motorcycle accident back in March. Racing continues next weekend with the Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Tour, the IMCA Sport Modifieds and 600 Micro Sprints competing. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Antioch Speedway Unofficial Race Results BCRA Midgets FT-Jake Andreotti 14.312. Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jake Andreotti, Jake Morgan, Bryant Bell. Main Event (30 laps)-Jake Andreotti, Caden Sarale, Blake Bower, Jake Morgan, Bryant Bell, Michael Snider, Sage Bordeneve, Logan Mitchell, Danika Jo Parker, Kevin Box. Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jared Baugh, Danny Wagner, Matt Kile. Main Event (20 laps)-Matt Kile, Grayson Baca, Danny Wagner, Jared Baugh, Kevin Brown, Ken Johns, Colten Haney, Michaela Taylor, James Graessle, Aidan Ponciano. BCRA Lightning Sprints FT Greg Dennett 13.852. Heat Winners (8 laps)-Greg Dennett, Dakota Albright. Main Event-Greg Dennett, Dakota Albright, Harlee Aguilera, Joseph Ferolito, Cody Meyer, Scott Kinney, Hunter Kinney. Daniel Caughran DNS. Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-David Michael Rosa, Danny Wagner. Main Event (20 laps)-David Michael Rosa, Chance Russell, Ellie Russo, Travis Day, Pete Piantanida, David Rosa, Joe LeDuc, Danny Wagner, Devan Kammermann, Bobby Motts Jr DNS. Print Club Mini Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Dana Gardner, Eddie Humphrey III. Main Event (20 laps)-Dana Gardner, Tom Brown, Tony Quinonez, Max Finley, Don Abitz, Cody Bolles, Eddie Humphrey III, Laina Bales, David Carson, Roberto Monroy DNS. Hardtops Heat Winner (6 laps)-Joel Hannagan. Main Event (15 laps)-Joel Hannagan, Brad Coelho, Ronnie Ruiz, Joe Shenefield, Ken Clifford.

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  NARC NEWSLINE - APRIL 4, 2023

  NARC NEWSLINE - APRIL 4, 2023, By Jim Allen ... Let's be honest, motorsports have taken some serious blows in the past three years. First, we got hit with COVID-19, then a totally unexpected tire shortage, and now a lunatic Mother Nature of California acting like she's got the world's worst case of PMS. The Golden State headlines are dominated by record rainfall, storms, and flooding that has forced the cancellation and postponement of many racing events. Meteorologist's call it an "Atmospheric River." I think I speak on behalf of everybody reading this column when I call it a "pain in the butt." It's one thing to rain, but to have so water that most dirt track infields resemble fishing ponds doesn't work. There is literally no place left for it to drain. Social media is loaded with track photos showing newfound lakes, ponds, swamps, leaking levees, and flooding. The Tulare Fairgrounds is now a disaster relief center for animals after a recent levee break. The Kings Speedway overflow pond is full and there is no place to pump the water unless the neighboring airport wants to start practicing water landings. The grounds surrounding the Stockton Dirt Track resemble swamp lands in Florida and I'm waiting for an alligator to crawl up to the staging area. Then there is Silver Dollar Speedway where haulers entering the pits would be like a tagline for a horror movie: "They all went in, but nobody came out." It's more suited for Monster Trucks. And for places like Petaluma, Merced, Antioch, Watsonville, Placerville, KCRP, and Santa Maria, pumping water is part of the morning ritual. In the meantime, racing teams are getting anxious, promoters wonder when it will end, and fans are enduring some serious withdrawals. And the main reason we dislike it is because we can't do anything about it. It's totally out of our control. Don't you hate when that happens? Promoter Tony Noceti was all geared up for his big April 1st Asparagus Cup at Stockton but got cannonballed in the days leading up to the show, completely drenching the place. He held out for as long as he could but was forced to pull the proverbial plug two days before the show. At that point, social media lit up like the press coverage of Donald Trump going to New York, proclaiming the show should be moved to Placerville Speedway or Kern County Raceway Park. Contrary to belief, we looked into one of those options but with just 48 hours' notice, it just couldn't happen. Contrary to belief, racetracks gear up for events, not just open the gate on race day and hope there is beer and food and people to work the facility. Then there is the other wild card and that is the racer and the fan correlation. We know 100%, beyond a reasonable doubt, that most teams will show up naked to race lawnmowers in the snow. One thing they don't do is race for free and without a large crowd, the promoter's wallet would bleed red ink like it was in a spaghetti strainer. That's not a workable scenario. So now, we just wait. HEY JIM, DID YOU MENTION SANTA MARIA? By design, I actually did. Many of you are asking questions about the beleaguered facility. Is it still open? Will NARC go there again? Is the track up for sale? I heard there is five races scheduled this year - is that true? And your answers are … SORT OF, WE WANT TO, YUP, and PROBABLY. But seriously, what is happening at Santa Maria Raceway would make Doug Fort roll over in his grave. What most people think is that the encroaching housing development hates racing, and the track is being sued into non-existence. While there is some truth in that statement, it's really not that way - in a twisted sort of way. Let me explain: What the housing development has a problem with is the other "entertainment activities" that take place at the track. And we are not talking about something underhanded like a gambling hall or a strip club. Promoter Nick Duggan and his group of track investors had great plans for the iconic facility and discovered a gold mine opportunity by adding "Mexican Rodeos" to the mix. It would help make ends meet in a tough business. To put the Mexican Rodeo's in real world terms, it's are absolutely huge. They literally make a crowd at a World of Outlaws show look like small family picnic. SMR was literally packed with families enjoying the rodeo, live music, and other related activities. And they left the place cleaner than when they found it. That's a WIN that also happens to reel in local community involvement and support for the facility. According to legal documents filed by resident lawyers in the neighboring subdivision, it was stated that the Raceway needed an "entertainment license" if they held any activities besides racing. Not to mention, they also want to require a $100,000 EPA Study to make sure the ground was safe for farm animals and touring rock bands. So, the track went to PLAN B in an attempt to placate the locals. Duggan & Company did the right thing and secured the license and incorporated a little "off-road racing" into the next two Mexican Rodeo events. Sounds reasonable, eh? The best of all worlds, right? NOPE! The homeowner's association felt that effort bypassed the intention of what they were trying to accomplish and stated there wasn't enough racing to make it a "racing" event. Somewhere in the middle of all that, they also wanted half of the revenue from those events. Shortly thereafter, the aforementioned entertainment license was rescinded by San Luis Obispo County officials and the track was fined $25,000. Man, you can't make this stuff up! The good news is because the Raceway was an established facility, several local establishments went to bat for the track, including the police and fire departments. They wrote letters and eventually, the fine was dropped down to $5,000. While that was good, it's still a fine for $5000. Just pile that on top of the other $200,000 in legal fees and just about anybody of sane mind and body would wonder why Duggan didn't invest in a Quick Quack Car Wash instead. To put those expenses in perspective, that would take a few successful racing seasons to recuperate - and that is if nothing else goes wrong. At this juncture, the track is still up for sale. If you have $2.7M burning a hole in your pocket or laying around in your 401K, Santa Maria Raceway could be the business of your dreams (or nightmares if local lawyers continue on their mission.) But don't wait too long because the land may be more valuable than the track itself. A storage unit company offered $1.8M and wanted one-year of due diligence to make sure they were not assuming an assortment of hidden liabilities. That didn't get accepted. Camping World also stepped up to the offer table with $2.2M, which also included an extended "no racing" holding period. However, that offer got pulled back when it was discovered the facility is geographically in a flood plain. To build a Camping World would require prior approval by … you ready for this … FEMA, Fish & Game, and the Army Corp of Engineers which maintains and fixes any levee issues. Then there is the ultimate trump card. It's called CEQA, which is the California Environmental Quality Act. It requires state and local government to inform decision makers and the public about potential environmental impacts of proposed projects and to reduce them. So based on that statement which I borrowed off Google, if we all step back for just a second and take a deep breath, it's actually easier to keep Santa Maria Raceway a racing facility than to actually build on the property. They just can't do rodeos, concerts, gambling, flea markets, or strip club related activities. In the meantime, track manager David Castaneda has scheduled a few events in an attempt to keep the track relevant. While this is going on, legal expenses, fines, and property tax bills still need to be paid and facility maintenance needs to keep moving forward. It might not be a winnable battle. Castaneda, who actually received a few death threats when the track was initially closed, has a handful of USAC/CRA events scheduled this summer (hopefully). The ownership group is also open for a third-party to come in and promote an event on their own. There have been a few inquiries, but nothing serious yet. Could it be that they are leery of possibly becoming a defendant on a legal document? Does this answer all of your questions, or just leave you shaking your head in disbelief? I can see the heads shaking now! No, this isn't another April Fools story, this is the real deal! If we think that the likes of Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are going to ante up millions to buy tracks out of the goodness of their hearts, it probably isn't a realistic expectation. In addition to being successful race car drivers, they are successful businessmen. Most investors demand a return on their initial investment within a five-year period. A $2M racetrack purchase equates to cashing out $400,000 a year. That might happen at a Knoxville or Eldora, but probably not at a dirt track in California. If our racetracks were netting $400,000 per year, we would see Tony Noceti, Scott Russell, Steve Faria and Rick Faeth and others lined up doing the doing the "happy dance" on the front straightaway. (I apologize for that visual.) Now you have to admit, after reading this, the problems at Calistoga Speedway don't seem so bad compared to Santa Maria. The reality is there is a lot of work to be done and it's not just at those two tracks. Perris Auto Speedway is located smack dab in the middle of a proposed State water project and a legal battle related to make the Perris Dam more earthquake safe. State officials want to close the facility to do the work with the promise it will be completed by 2025. Sure, you betcha! And I've got some swamp land at the Stockton Dirt Track I would like to sell you or review the timeline and budget of something called the "Bullet Train to nowhere." (For news on the Perris situation, go here … https://www.pressenterprise.com/2022/09/04/perris-dam-project-threatens-perris-auto-speedway-fairgrounds-businesses-lawsuit-alleges/) We also heard through the grapevine that several hotel chains are drooling over the property that is now Ventura Speedway. Ocean views and a beach just 100 yards from the front lobby is in the Embassy Suites business handbook. The bottom line is we can only dream about some big motorsport icons coming in to purchase Calistoga Speedway and restore it to its 2019 pre-covid luster. Or maybe a race fan will win one of those gigantic billion-dollar Powerball lotteries and take care of everything. It's probably has the same odds. Now the purpose of sharing all of this information is not to get you depressed or upset. Just know that your beloved racetracks are under attack and promoters are fighting hard to save them. Some of those promoters are literally backed into a corner. If you really want to step up for dirt track racing, we need you to sit down - like in a seat at your local dirt track on race day. And while you are at it, bring a friend, or two. We need packed grandstands at every motorsports event in California. Maybe then, somebody will take notice and realize that the racing community pumps a lot of money into the local economy, and we are one of the best marketing demographics in the U.S.A. Amen! NARC NOTES: Fire suppression systems are mandatory by May 1st. An informal poll of NARC regulars show most are way ahead of the curve and are already installed. … It sure is nice to see racetracks finally offering "SEASON PASSES" to diehard race fans. … Joel Myers Jr. is taking no prisoners in New Zealand these days. He is winning everything back there and hopes to parlay that into a few NARC victories this season. … Along those lines, there are a ton of young drivers on the NARC tour looking to take the next step in their careers. Who will win their first NARC feature event of their career this season? Your choices are, in no particular order, Dylan Bloomfield, Max Mittry, Blake Carrick, Kaleb Montgomery, Joel Myers Jr., Tanner Holmes, Nick Parker, Tanner Carrick, Cole Macedo and Joey Ancona. That is one heck of a heat race if you put them all together. … … We welcome some new sponsors to our ranks this year including NAPA Auto Parts, Beacon Wealth Strategies, Williams Roofing, Diversified Machine, LifelineUSA, & D & D Roofing. We couldn't do it without them. If you have a lead on a presenting sponsor for our series, please contact me. Please support those who support sprint car racing. … As you may have seen, Ben Deatherage is our new Media Specialist this season, replacing Alex Nieten who now works for the World of Outlaws. He has already created some great marketing pieces and authors a new column called "NARC BY THE NUM*ER5! Make sure you check it out. You can also listen to his Inside NARC interviews online and his multitude of interviews on Highside Racing Promotions. … You can catch NARC on Floracing, but as I stated earlier, we really need you at the track. … Tim Kaeding needs a full-time 410 ride. … It is going to be nice to see a little more of Andy Forsberg and Sean Becker this season. Both have more 410 events on their schedule. … Let the High Limit races begin! ... For those of you who may be interested in some golf during the Fastest Four Days in Motorsports adventure, send me a DM. I'm planning to fill in some downtime. And finally, we've got a ton of racing coming up. Peter Murphy is hard at it to make sure Kings Speedway is race-ready for Saturday's (4/8/23) $10,000 to win Anthony Simone Classic. The pit area might not be perfect when we arrive, but the alternative is sitting at home surfing crap-shows on Netflix for the 300th time. I'll take racing for $10,000 Alex! This show also includes a 15-lap non-wing NARC feature. By the way, if you get a chance, make sure you stop by the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hanford between 10:00 a.m. and NOON on Saturday. Our two-time NARC champion Dominic Scelzi will have his hauler and car on display and will be signing autographs. And ... possibly handing out some free stuff. The address is 380 W 8th St, Hanford, CA 93230. We follow up the Simone show with the highly anticipated Dennis Roth Classic on April 14-15th at the Thunderbowl Raceway. The winner will walk away with $18,383 on Saturday night. The extra $83 comes via a contribution by Brad Kennedy in case you were wondering. Look for Roth Motorsports to have two or three cars running in the event. By the way, in addition to the enhanced purse, individual event winners take home a Roth ice chest full of meat. Fast time is worth 10 lbs. of New York Strip. Heat race winners take home 20 lbs. of Tri-Tip. And the Dennis Roth Classic winner will be loaded up with 30 lbs. of Ribeye. Of course, the Sunnyvalley Dash winner takes home 10 lbs. of the best bacon on the planet. A clean sweep of the program comes with a free cholesterol check. We conclude the month of April - Mother Nature permitting - on April 29th. The NARC 410 sprint cars will be returning to Antioch Speedway for the first time since 2017. Everybody is pretty stoked about the Contra Costa County Clash. We will see you there! Coming to you live from Auburn, CA. See ya.

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  Sunny Skies In The Forecast As Antioch Speedway Returns To Action Saturday

  Antioch, CA...It seems like it's been a broken record. It's happened a total of six times this year, including the two practices that were scheduled before the original season opener on March 11th. Antioch Speedway has been rained out six times this year, including four races in a row. As the rain let up after Wednesday last week, there might have been a chance to hustle to get the races in over the next couple of days, but the grounds were very saturated on Thursday. It didn't start looking good out there until Saturday. The decision to cancel last week was a good move. It gives the crew and the staff time to make things right for this Saturday night's races and Kid's Easter Egg Hunt. The Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks will take center stage, joined by the Delta Dwarf Cars, BCRA Midgets and Lightning Sprints and the always fun to watch Hardtops. As if that's not enough, the season will now open with an exciting Figure 8 race. There's lots of excitement on the card for fans looking for their racing adrenaline rush. Danny Wagner of Bay Point has competed in all sorts of divisions and been a winner in everything. The three-time Delta Dwarf Car champion has also won feature races in the Mini Trucks, IMCA Modifieds and Winged 360 Sprint Cars. During the off-season, Wagner built a Hobby Stock, and he debuted it at Merced Speedway last week with results you might expect from him. He picked up the feature win in his first start. Whether Wagner goes for points or not, he is sure to be a force in Hobby Stocks anytime he's there. There are some good Hobby Stock drivers looking to take it up a notch after last season, led by Jared Baugh of Pittsburg, Michaela Taylor of Oakley, Jewell Crandall of Antioch and Grayson Baca of Brentwood. The Hobby Stocks were averaging car counts in the mid-20s last season, and expectations are that they will remain on that level this year. Hobby Stocks are the car of choice for the exciting Figure 8 race. Antioch featured this race from 1987 to 1990 and briefly in the early 2000s. Last season, the crowd approved of the return of this race, which came back with a $1,000 to win event, won by two-time Spec Sprint champion Dan Gonderman of Antioch. Longtime Figure 8 supporter Jimmy Robbins of Concord, Mike Conley Jr of Antioch and Newman's DJ Keldsen and Cody Keldsen are among the drivers anticipated when the cars take the track this Saturday night. Dwarf Cars are the third longest tenured class at the speedway, following IMCA Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. The king of the mountain these days may be Danny Wagner, but he'll get stiff competition from last year's Most Improved Driver, Devan Kammermann of Dublin, who won two races. Throw in great competition from the likes of Ellie Russo of Bay Point, Sean Catucci of Brentwood, Travis Day of Concord and five-time champion Ricardo Rivera of Hollister, and the Dwarf Cars will definitely entertain. There isn't an older sanctioning body based out of California than the Bay City's Racing Association. The BCRA Lightning Sprints have been making periodic visits to the track every year, but it's been a couple of seasons since we've seen the BCRA Midgets. The popular Open Wheel class ruled the roost in California throughout the 1940s, '50s, '60s and '70s. Through the ups and downs, BCRA has remained to sanction these racers, and they still have drivers committed to bringing exciting Midget racing. The Lightning Sprints made two appearances last season. Unlike the Midgets, they run with wings and they turn some of the fastest laps at the speedway. This division has been under the BCRA banner for over two decades now and always puts on a good show. There's another division that was once sanctioned by the BCRA throughout the 1950s into the early 1960s, and they are on the card on Saturday night. The popular Hardtops return, likely to be joined by some of the Valley Sportsman racers from Merced Speedway. Unlike the Hardtops, the Sportsman division runs a wing and is a class that was featured at Antioch Speedway throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Last year, the Hardtops held the Butch Althar Memorial race, won by two-time Merced Speedway champion Rick Elliott. It was Joel Hannagan piloting Doug Braudrick's Junkyard Dog to his third-consecutive Chet Thomson Memorial win last season. The diverse lineup of cars scheduled this Saturday night offers a little something for every fan. If you want fast and open wheel, look no further than Midgets and Lightning Sprints. If you want slam-bang, fendered Stock Car racing, Hobby Stocks and Figure 8 will fill the bill. If you like a little bit of nostalgia in your program, look no further than the Hardtops. It's sure to be a good show. The evening will also have an Easter Egg Hunt and bike giveaway for the kids. This has become a happy tradition at the speedway in recent years and another reason families come to the speedway. The gates will open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20, Senior/Military $15, Kids (5-12) $15 and kids five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or check out the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  $10,000 T0 Win Anthony Simone Classic Looks To Lead Off 2023 NARC 410 Sprint Series Season

  (April 3, 2023 - Ben Deatherage) Hanford, CA ... For the third time in about as many weeks, the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series, presented by NAPA Auto Parts, hopes to fire off the 2023 season in California. The previous two races have been washed away due to wet weather but that streak will end when the tour heads to Kings Speedway for the Anthony Simone Classic on Saturday, April 8th. Good weather is in the forecast and the winner of the 30-lap NAPA headliner will pocket a cool $10,000 at the end of the night. "We've been waiting for the weather the change so that we can race," commented Kings Speedway promoter Peter Murphy. "Hopefully we can be one of the first ones to get going here so everyone can come out and celebrate racing again, especially with the Anthony Simone being 'Mr. Excitement' as he was as last year's race you had to be there." It will be the third edition of the Anthony Simone Classic, a tradition that began in 2021. Shane Golobic of Fremont won the inaugural event, while the defending race winner is Rico Abreu. Returning to the program will be a non-wing, non-points race to cap the night off. The only time this happened was in the first incarnation of the event, and Indiana driver Tyler Courtney won it. It also was the first time since 1985 that NARC sanctioned a wingless event. "I appreciate the NARC Series, Peter Murphy, and everybody at Kings Speedway that's going to put this race on," said Anthony Simone's son Mauro, "It's a great way to get everybody together, and it's a great race. My dad started running NARC all the way back in 1978." Of the twenty-seven winners in the past fifty-three trips to Kings, Tim Kaeding has amassed the most wins since 2001 with eight trips to victory. In addition, Brent Kaeding has bagged five trophies, while Jonathan Allard and Dominic Scelzi have four each. Who to Watch D.J. Netto will make a hometown stand at Kings looking for his first win with the NARC 410 Sprint Series at Hanford. Netto has accumulated four podiums finishes, seven Top 5s, and seventeen Top 10s in twenty starts. Last season, D.J. won at the Stockton Dirt Track, the fifth of his career in 148 starts with the group. Roseville's Justyn Cox looks forward to hitting the 3/8-mile in the Bates Hamilton Racing #42X entry. Cox posted his lone podium finish of the 2022 campaign with the NARC 410 Sprint Series at Kings and went along with his total of two Top 5s and three Top 10s in six starts in Hanford. Cox is running his first full NARC season since 2016 when he finished third in the final championship standings. Justyn has qualified for forty-one main events throughout his career with the tour and has nineteen Top 10s and five Top 5s. Dylan Bloomfield only made nine starts with the NARC 410 Sprint Series last season in the famed Dave Vertullo #83V machine. Nevertheless, the Oakley teenager had two Top 10 results, one happening at Hanford on October 8th during the Morrie Williams Memorial. He will be representing a large contingent of young drivers that include last seasons rookie of the year Max Mittry of Redding, Clovis driver Corey Day, Joey Ancona of Concord, Templeton driver and Oregon driver Tanner Holmes. Billy Aton was eighth in NARC 410 Sprint Series final points last year. The Benicia-based chauffeur has five career starts at Kings and has just one Top 10, a seventh-place result on September 25th, 2021. Aton has one series career win, at Santa Maria Raceway in 2021, two Top 5s, and fifteen Top 10s in forty-six feature appearances. Also competing for the huge winners payday will be two-time defending series champion Dominic Scelzi of Fresno, Aromas pilot Justin Sanders, Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Penngrove's Chase Johnson, Fremont's Shane Golobic, Geoffrey Strole from Hanford, Nevada driver Bill Smith, and many more! Fan & Competitor Info Kings Speedway powered by Keller Motors is located at the Kings Fairgrounds at 801 S 10th Avenue in Hanford, California. For ticket information, log on to https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1325082 for online purchases. Tickets are priced at $20.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Children (7-17), Military, and Seniors (65+). Also, be sure to visit the track website, www.racekingsspeedway.com. Pit Gates open at 1:00 pm, Front Gates at 4:00, Hot Laps at 5:00, and Racing is scheduled to kick off around 6:00. Be sure to visit Pete's Pub after the Front Gates open and take advantage of special deals on food and beverages before the races start. The NARC 410 Sprint Series, presented by Napa Auto Parts, is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, they have enthralled countless thousands of fans from tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit their website at www.narc410.com or social media pages. The Anthony Simone Classic can be viewed live on Floracing.com, along with every NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires, Floracing.com, and NAPA Auto Parts. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies-Raymond James, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, D & D Roofing, Diversified Machine Inc., Johnstone Supply, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, LifelineUSA LLC, Starr Property Management, Sunnyvalley Bacon, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com UPCOMING EVENTS: April 14-15 - Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - $18,383 to win Dennis Roth Classic April 29th - Antioch Speedway - The Contra Costa County Clash May 6th- Silver Dollar Speedway - David Tarter Memorial

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  Antioch Speedway makes fourth attempt at Season Opener Saturday

  The Contra Costa Event Center (county fairgrounds) has received so much rain that it was flooded in areas this year, and Antioch Speedway was under water throughout much of January and February. This ...

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  Speedway Makes Fourth Attempt At Season Opener Saturday

  Antioch, CA...There's no doubt this has been a wetter winter than we've had in recent years. The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds has received so much rain that it was flooded in areas this year, and Antioch Speedway was under water throughout much of January and February. This has left the crew scrambling to get things ready. With pumps removing the water from the racing surface, there has been optimism of getting races going in recent weeks. However, steady rainfall has put an end to that. This Saturday night, the 63rd season of auto racing is set to begin with an action-packed card. The Trifecta of IMCA, Modifieds, Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars, will be competing along with the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks, Super Stocks and the WMR Miidgets. Though there is rain forecast for early in the week, there is optimism that this week will indeed happen. The season opener is always an exciting time at the race track. Drivers show up with new bodies on their cars or even brand new race cars. The point standings have been wiped clean, and it's a fresh new start. Anybody can make their move. Last season saw a spirited duel between Kellen Chadwick of Oakley and Nick DeCarlo of Martinez go down to the final IMCA Modified race with both of them still tied in the end. DeCarlo ended up with his second Antioch championship due to the fact that he had four Main Event wins, while Chadwick had three. The consistent Bobby Motts Jr of San Pablo ended up third. A competitive field that will include a few past champions is anticipated on Saturday. Nobody has won more races in the IMCA Sport Modifieds then Fred Ryland of Brentwood, but the three-time champion needed four wins to hold off young star Andrew Pearce of Oakley for the championship last season. Another rising star, Jacob Mallet Jr of Oakley, ended up third in the standings and also won the IMCA State crown. This year will be interesting with the return of another three-time champion, Trevor Clymens of Brentwood. The exciting new IMCA Stock Car division continues to grow by leaps and bounds. This division offers a different yet very exciting style of racing compared to the Modified classes, and drivers are still getting used to these cars. Past Dwarf Car and Mini Truck champion Travis Dutra of Concord notched his second-straight division championship after a season-long battle with Rio Vista's Jason Robles. Top rookie Jason Jennings of Pittsburg ended up third in the rundown. New drivers are anticipated this year. No division offered a bigger car count per week then the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks last season. It was a year of the ladies with Misty Welborn of Castro Valley finishing first, Michaela Taylor of Oakley ending up second, Taylor DeCarlo of Martinez fouth and Jewell Crandall of Antioch fifth. Several drivers have just gotten started in this class in recent years and are getting better with every turn behind the wheel. Super Stocks have been at the speedway for over 20 years, and Danville's Jim Freethy won the championship last year over Brentwood's Joey Ridgeway and Concord's Jimmy Robbins. Car count is expected to increase a little bit this year. Among the several big events lined up at the track this year will be the Larry Damitz Memorial race on May 13th, featuring the Tri State Challenge Pro Stocks. Midget racing has been a big deal in California for over 70 years, but the Ecotec motor program introduced by the WMR Miidgets is bringing new blood into the class. They are a division that is in high demand and competes at several venues on the West Coast. Antioch is looking forward to hosting this coming race, which could have a field of a dozen or more cars. Two of the champions on the tour in recent years are Blake Bower of Brentwood and David Prickett of Fresno. We've definitely needed the rain in California, but now racing fans need a little bit of dry weather. It's time to go racing, and Speedway Management is optimistic that this week will be the time for it to finally happen. Once we unleash the beasts, we'll have racing pretty much regularly all the way through the last weekend of October with a few events lined up in November. Special Sprint Car touring races and big events like the Bill Bowers and Hetrick Modified races are highlights of what should be an action-packed season. The gates will open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20, Senior/Military $15, Kids (5-12) $15 and kids five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or check out the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  NARC SPRINT CARS INVADE THE STOCKTON DIRT TRACK FOR 2023 SEASON OPENER

  (3/27/23 - Ben Deatherage) Stockton, California ... After a delay of a couple of weeks, Sprint Car fans will get a chance to converge towards the Stockton Dirt Track for the first race of the 2023 NARC 410 Sprint Series presented by Napa Auto Parts. The 3/8-mile San Joaquin County Fairground speed factory will have the series be a part of their coveted Asparagus Cup weekend for the second straight year and third consecutive season the tour has opened at the facility. Roseville's Colby Copeland won the 2022 Asparagus Cup. "I'm very excited for the return of the NARC 410 Sprint Series here for the Asparagus Cup," commented Tony Noceti, promoter of the Stockton Dirt Track. "It should be a great show, and the weather should be just fine." The NARC 410 Sprint Series began visiting the Stockton Dirt Track in 2013. Thirteen drivers have tamed the field in the previous twenty-three visits, with Fresno's Dominic Scelzi having the most success with three wins. Eight drivers have amassed two victories, while only four are one-time winners. "We are extremely grateful that mother nature has finally given us the opportunity to go Sprint Car racing," said NARC 410 Sprint Series General Manager Jim Allen, making reference to the originally scheduled March 18th show in Chico that was rained out. "Teams are anxious to go racing again and the Stockton Dirt Track is an extremely fast venue ready to make that happen." Also joining the program will be the Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Series, and the Legends of the Kearney Bowl. Who to Watch Two-time defending NARC 410 Sprint Series champion Dominic Scelzi will hope to win the Asparagus Cup for the first time in his illustrious career. The Fresno phenom was second in the event last year. However, he won in the series debut at the track on August 3rd, 2013, and a triumph on June 13th, 2015, while his most recent trip to victory lane was on August 28th, 2021. Corey Day will be one to watch when the NARC 410 Series rolls into town. The Clovis teenager won the November date in 2021 at SDT and was among his six wins with the tour in the last few seasons. Day has two career series top ten performances in three starts at the "Asparagus Capital of America". Aromas' Justin Sanders already has victories to his credit this offseason. Justin managed to best the fields at Brisbane, Queensland's Archerfield Speedway, and Eastern Creek Speedway in New South Wales over in Australia. He has also won to 360 sprint car races already this year. Two of his thirteen total tour triumphs have come at Stockton, achieved in 2020 and last November. His eight starts at the track had resulted in four top ten finishes, including last year when he was sixth at the Asparagus Cup on April 2nd and won the Tribute To Gary Patterson, which marked his third top five. In addition, Sanders achieved touring victories with NARC at the Stockton Dirt Track and Watsonville's Ocean Speedway last season. Shane Golobic is another driver returning to "California's Sunrise Seaport". The Fremont flyer has two wins, eight top fives, and fourteen top tens in sixteen starts at the facility. Last year Golobic never finished outside the top five when the checkered flag dropped and included a runner-up result on July 23rd. In 2022, Shane claimed his fourteenth career NARC 410 Sprint Series win when he beat the competition at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield last October. Third-place in series points last year, Bud Kaeding has won twice at Stockton. Representing Campbell, Kaeding has started twenty-one events at the 3/8-mile oval and has been among the top ten on sixteen occasions, including wins in 2016 and 2019. Also, since 2001, the 2017 series champion has taken the green flag in 255 NARC 410 Sprint Series events, posted 202 top tens and 121 top fives, and amassed twenty wins. He was third in the main event last year on the July 23rd visit. Also in attendance will be last season's rookie of the year Max Mittry of Redding, Oakley teenager Dylan Bloomfield, Billy Aton of Benicia, Sebastopol's Joel Myers Jr., and many more! Fan & Competitor Info The Stockton Dirt Track, is located at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds at 1658 S Airport Way in Stockton, California. For ticket information, log on to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asparagus-cup-narc-410-scct-360-sprint-cars-and-more-tickets-570895683357 for online purchases. Tickets are priced at $30.00 for Adults and $25.00 for Children (5-12) and Seniors (65+). Also, be sure to visit the track website www.stocktondirttrack.com. Front Gates open at 1:00 pm, with Time Trials at 4:30 pm. Opening Ceremonies are planned to kick off around 5:00, followed by Racing at 5:30. The NARC 410 Sprint Series, presented by Napa Auto Parts is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, they have enthralled countless thousands of fans from tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit their website at www.narc410.com or social media pages. The Asparagus Cup can be viewed live on Floracing.com, along with every NARC 410 Sprint Car Series race. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires, Floracing.com, and NAPA Auto Parts. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies-Raymond James Financial, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, Diversified Machine Inc., Johnstone Supply, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, LifelineUSA LLC, Starr Property Management, Sunnyvalley Bacon, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com UPCOMING EVENTS: April 8 - Kings Speedway (Hanford) - $10,000 to win Anthony Simone Classic + non-wing feature April 14-15 - Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway - $18,300 to win Dennis Roth Classic April 29 - Antioch Speedway - The Contra Costa County Clash Former NARC 410 Sprint Series Winners at Stockton Dirt Track Dominic Scelzi-3 Bud Kaeding-2 Cory Eliason D.J. Netto Jonathan Allard Justin Sanders Rico Abreu Shane Golobic Tim Kaeding Colby Copeland-1 Corey Day Sean Watts Tyler Walker NARC 410 Sprint Series Wins By Date At The Stockton Dirt Track 2013- Dominic Scelzi on August 3rd, Rico Abreu on November 2nd 2014- Jonathan Allard on August 2nd, Shane Golobic on November 2nd 2015- Dominic Scelzi on June 13th, Tyler Walker on August 1st, Jonathan Allard on November 7th 2016- Bud Kaeding on June 18th, Cory Eliason on July 10th, Tim Kaeding on November 5th 2017- Cory Eliason on November 11th 2018- Rico Abreu on November 3rd 2019- Sean Watts on June 22nd, Bud Kaeding on August 23rd, Tim Kaeding on August 24th, Shane Golobic on November 2nd 2020- Justin Sanders on November 7th 2021- D.J. Netto on March 20th, Dominic Scelzi on August 28th, Corey Day on November 6th 2022- Colby Copeland on April 2nd, D.J. Netto on July 23rd, Justin Sanders on November 5th ...

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  ANTIOCH USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET DEBUT IS RAINED OUT

  As record rains continue to hit California, officials are forced to cancel Saturday's USAC Western States Midget debut at Antioch Speedway. Track and series officials are looking into options for a make-up date.

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  After rainouts, flooding, 63rd championship racing season opener set for Saturday at Antioch Speedway

  Antioch Speedway has a loaded program as the 63rd season of championship auto racing is set to begin. Weather permitting, the trifecta of IMCA, Modifieds, Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars, will be ...

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  After Rainouts And Flooding, Racing Season Set To Start At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...This Saturday night, Antioch Speedway has a loaded program as the 63rd season of championship auto racing is set to begin. Weather permitting, the trifecta of IMCA, Modifieds, Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars, will be joined by the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks, Delta Dwarf Cars and United States Auto Club Western States Miidgets. Wet weather leading up to Saturday could postpone things again. Antioch, like much of the state, has seen more rain this winter than has been seen in several years. The rain hit the track so hard that you could have had a fishing contest on the flooded racing surface back in February. With water pumps and a diligently working track crew, the track is expected to be ready on Saturday as long as the weather allows the six-division show to happen. Back in February, the track did manage to make an awards banquet happen to celebrate last season. This has not been a given for the track in recent years. Due to COVID-19, the track couldn't even have fans in the grandstands in 2020 when they held races, and the banquet was a non-starter. The banquet was set to happen early in 2022, which would celebrate the previous season, but COVID-19 regulations kept the gathering from happening again. However, last year was the first season since 2019 in which fans were able to attend every race. There were no restrictions in place. A last minute effort was put together for the banquet, which took place at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in February. With some sponsorship and teamwork from throughout the racing community, champions in eight divisions were crowned in February. Drivers earning the big trophies included Nick DeCarlo (IMCA Modifieds), Fred Ryland (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Travis Dutra (IMCA Stock Cars), Misty Welborn (Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks), Shannon Newton (Wingless Spec Sprints), Jim Freethy (Super Stocks), Danny Wagner (Delta Dwarf Cars) and Tom Brown (Print Club Mini Stocks). The Top 10 drivers in each division were honored along with Most Improved Driver and Rookie of The Year awards in all classes, plus special awards. Track Photographer Katrina Kniss also had some special awards for the Top 3 drivers in each class. The gala event was nearly at capacity, and the interesting part was something was attempted that had never been done before. This was a free to attend event for the racing community, which also included a spaghetti meal and beverages. A live band ended the night on a positive note. Drivers were speaking of their enthusiasm coming into the new season, It's a clean slate. That means a new opportunity for drivers to run for points in the popular IMCA divisions, which always garner lots of attention from the fans. The Hobby Stocks were noteworthy last year in bringing the biggest car count week in and week out. If the five regular divisions on the schedule aren't enough, there's a special attraction on Saturday. Promoter Chad Chadwick and Race Director Chris Bennett worked diligently to give the fans several special events of interest, and more open wheel racing will be a part of it. For the first time ever, the United States Auto Club Western States Miidgets will compete at Antioch Speedway, and this is just their first visit of the year. These fast wingless open wheel cars have been a popular form of racing in California since the 1930s. Later on this year, the fans will be treated to NARC Winged 410 Sprint Cars, Sprint Car Challenge Tour Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Hunt Wingless Spec Sprints, among the many special events that will be a part of things in the weeks ahead. The track's website has the schedule listed along with other vital information, and it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the social media pages. The IMCA Modifieds are the longest continuously tenured division currently in the lineup, having had championship seasons every year since 1990. DeCarlo enjoyed his second Antioch championship last year. The Sport Modifieds have a slightly bigger car count and will have intense competition this year, while the Stock Cars continue to gain more competitors among their ranks. They are poised to have a breakout season. Add in all the other elements, and Saturday night is a must see event for racing enthusiasts. The gates will open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20, Senior/Military $15, Kids (5-12) $15 and kids five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com for check out the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  NARC 2023 SEASON PREVIEW

  (3/5/23 - Alex Nieten) Sacramento, CA… Less than two weeks remain before the NARC 410 Sprint Cars commence their 2023 campaign, and the 63rd season for the historic series promises to be another full of memorable moments. The 2022 season brought us stories such as a back-to-back champion in the form of Dominic Scelzi, the prodigy that is Corey Day continuing to forge his path, the richest payday in NARC history claimed by Tyler Courtney, and many more. And the stars are aligning for 2023 to deliver even more important pages of the west coast racing history books. The schedule will take the tour to 24 races at 15 tracks in three states beginning with Silver Dollar Speedway's Mini Gold Cup on March 18th and concluding with Stockton Dirt Track's Tribute to GP on November 5th. Highlights of the calendar include the $10,000 to win Anthony Simone Classic (April 8th), the $8,300 to win Dennis Roth Classic (April 14-15th), the first trip to Antioch Speedway (April 29th) since 2017, $11,000 to win Peter Murphy Classic (May 12th-13th), Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial (June 3rd) another Pacific Northwest trip culminating in the $62,000 to win Dirt Cup (June 22nd-24th), $6,900 to win Howard Kaeding Classic (July 15th), and more. As the schedule unfolds so will a variety of storylines to watch throughout 2023. Can Scelzi Three-Peat? A three-peat has been accomplished by only two drivers in NARC's more than six decades of competition, and Dominic Scelzi will have the opportunity to become just the third as 2023 gets underway. Bill Sullivan was the first to claim three consecutive championships when he did so from 1964 to 1966. Unsurprisingly, the lone other occupant of this exclusive list is the series' winningest all-time driver, Brent Kaeding. BK strung together a whopping nine straight titles beginning in 1993 and concluding in 2001. Scelzi has been astonishingly consistent during his two championship campaigns. In his 42 series starts over the past two seasons, the Fresno native has posted 10 wins, bagged 26 podiums, and logged a 5.2 average finish. The 25-year-old is the only driver since the turn of the century to earn at least 13 podiums in two straight NARC seasons. One roster adjustment to the Scelzi Motorsports crew that aligns with "The Dominator's" elevated performance is the addition of Jimmy Carr. The legendary crew chief came aboard in 2020, and he's helped make the No. 41 one of the fastest machines on the west coast. Carr will be back in 2023 as he looks to help Scelzi make history. Bud's Back for More Last year Bud Kaeding finished on the NARC points podium for the seventh time in the last eight seasons, and he's planning to return with hopes of another consistent season. The pilot of the iconic BK Racing No. 69 is pursuing his second championship after claiming the 2017 title driving for Morrie Williams. The 2022 campaign proved to be a solid one for the Campbell native as he collected 14 top-10s on his way to a third-place effort in the standings. However, Kaeding will look to finish a little closer to the front in 2023 as his top-five tally was a little less than normal with three. Cox Returns For the first time since his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2016, Justyn Cox will be chasing a NARC title. During that season seven years ago, Cox collected 13 top-10s in 19 races on his way to a third-place effort in the points. That year he was driving for his family team, and in 2023 he'll be behind the wheel of the Bates-Hamilton Racing No. 42X. Cox is familiar with the BHR crew. The Clarksburg native filled in for an injured Tim Kaeding back in 2018 to help them secure the Sprint Car Challenge Tour owner's title, and the pairing nearly won Trophy Cup that year. They reunited in the second half of 2022 following the team parting ways with Kaeding. After some impressive results including Cox's personal best finish with NARC of second at Keller Auto Speedway, they decided to team up for this year with their sights on a NARC championship. Sophomore Year Ahead for Mittry After a successful debut season with NARC that resulted in claiming the 2022 Rookie of the Year honors, Max Mittry is returning for his sophomore campaign. Last year Mittry planned to run only select NARC events, but some early impressive results motivated him to take on the full campaign. The Redding native ended up earning a solid seven top-10s with a best effort of sixth in May at the Peter Murphy Classic finale. He also claimed quick time honors in just his second series appearance in April at Silver Dollar Speedway. The 17-year-old will be back aboard the Mittry Racing No. 2XM owned by his father, Demo Mittry. Bloomfield's Big Year At just 16 years of age, Dylan Bloomfield is planning on running a hefty slate of more than 70 races this year, and the centerpiece will be his first full NARC campaign. The teenager will be aboard the familiar Dave and Debbie Vertullo-owned No. 83V. Bloomfield took over driving duties of the Vertullo Motorsports machine late last year, and after some encouraging results Bloomfield was tabbed the team's full-time driver for 2023. The young talent out of Discovery Bay made nine NARC feature appearances last year with the final six of those being aboard the Vertullo car. Bloomfield picked up a pair of top-10s in 2022 including a ninth-place effort in just his third career series start at Stockton in August. His best series finish is currently an eighth at Keller Auto Speedway, which he earned last October. The Vertullo ride is known for helping cultivate some of sprint car racing's best talent, and Bloomfield hopes to be the next on the list of drivers who've made a mark behind the wheel. Third Time's a Charm for Aton? After his strong 2021 Rookie of the Year campaign, Billy Aton went into 2022 with high hopes, but he unfortunately ran into somewhat of a sophomore slump. Wild Bill's numbers dipped a little last season, but 2023 signals a fresh start and a chance to return to 2021 form when he impressed at a variety of tracks during his first full NARC campaign. The Benicia native will return to the seat of his family-owned No. 26 for his junior year on the tour. Plenty More On top of the drivers who've already committed, there are plenty of other talented California gassers who may partake in the entire 24-race campaign or a majority of it. Justin Sanders has won seven NARC features in the last two years, and he plans to tackle as many races as he can in 2023. The Aromas racer will again be teammates with Max Mittry as he pilots a Mittry Racing 2X machine. Perhaps the nation's most promising young talent, Corey Day, intends to compete in a majority of the NARC schedule aboard the Jason Meyers Racing No. 14. In just 27 career series starts, the Clovis phenom has already visited victory lane on six occasions. The team is geared up to run the duration of the schedule. One of the most consistent NARC forces throughout the years, Shane Golobic, promises to be a contender at every race he signs in for. The Fremont native owns podiums in roughly one-third of his career NARC feature starts and also boasts 14 victories. A car to watch will be the famed Tarlton Motorsports No. 21. They plan to run as much of the NARC campaign as possible with a variety of drivers. The only person currently confirmed for some seat-time in the all-black machine is Cole Macedo as he'll make a return to his roots with plenty of starts with Tarlton on his 2023 calendar. Following his personal-best second-place effort in the 2022 NARC standings, Willie Croft is scaling back slightly in 2023, but he still has plenty of NARC action on his schedule. The Colfax driver is currently sitting one win away from double-digit series victories. Three-time series champion, Jonathan Allard, intends to run a handful of NARC shows in 2023. Last year he reunited with the Williams Motorsports crew, and they combination plan to attend select events again this year. Many more regular faces in the NARC pit area over the years are sure to make many appearances including D.J. Netto, Colby Copeland, Joel Myers Jr., Chase Johnson, Mitchell Faccinto, Andy Forsberg, Tanner and Blake Carrick, and more. Expect to see Pacific Northwest locals take on California's best when the series heads north like Trey Starks, Tanner Holmes, Tyler Thompson, Logan Forler and others. Let's Go Racing The schedule is set. The drivers are ready after the off-season. The only thing left to do is throw the green flag on the 2023 NARC 410 Sprint Car campaign and see what happens as the pursuit for the next NARC champion unfolds. Check out the full NARC schedule at https://narc410.com/schedule/. If you can't make it to the track, tune into FloRacing to watch the west coast's best drivers in 2023.

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Antioch Speedway Nearby Dirt Tracks

Distance information is direct (as the crow flies) - driving distance will differ due to road routes and things like lakes or mountains.

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  Dixon Speedway Race Track19 miles away - Dixon, California, USA
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  Delta Speedway Race Track30 miles away - Stockton, California, USA
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  Stockton Dirt Track Race Track30 miles away - Stockton, California, USA
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  Lodi Cycle Bowl Race Track31 miles away - Lodi, California, USA
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  Sacramento Mile Race Track45 miles away - Sacramento, California, USA
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  Petaluma Speedway Race Track46 miles away - Petaluma, California, USA
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  Big Time Speedway Race Track55 miles away - Santa Rosa, California, USA
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  Calistoga Speedway Race Track57 miles away - Calistoga, California, USA
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  Placerville Speedway Race Track72 miles away - Placerville, California, USA
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  Ocean Speedway Race Track73 miles away - Watsonville, California, USA
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  Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway Race Track73 miles away - Auburn, California, USA
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  Marysville Raceway Race Track79 miles away - Marysville, California, USA
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  Merced Speedway Race Track88 miles away - Merced, California, USA
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  Lakeport Indoor Race Track92 miles away - Lakeport, California, USA
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  Empire Mine Speedway Race Track92 miles away - Grass Valley, California, USA

Antioch Speedway Dirt Track Racing Organizations

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  BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  HMWT - Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  IMCA - International Motor Contest Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  NARC - Northern Auto Racing Club Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  SCCT - Sprint Car Challenge Tour Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  USAC - United States Auto Club Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Association Dirt Track Racing Organization