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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  Modifieds, Late Models Highlight Saturday's Racing

  Antioch, CA...Racing resumes this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway, and it's a night that will bring the speed. IMCA Modifieds are back in action, and we'll also get our first look at the Xtreme Scaffolding Limited Late Model Series. Also competing will be the IMCA Sport Modifieds and the Super Stocks. You get a sense when you watch the IMCA Modifieds that we could be in for a big surprise or a new winner on any given night. Last time out, Terry DeCarlo Jr led several laps before settling for a second place finish. The second-generation racer is in his first full season in this class. He's competed in both Super Stocks and Hobby Stocks in the past and won races in both divisions. Currently, he's hot on the trail of his first IMCA Modified victory. Terry's younger brother Nick DeCarlo leads the standings by three markers over 2017 champion Bobby Motts Jr and six ahead of 2006 title winner Kellen Chadwick. Chadwick won the last time out, giving him two for the year. When Nick DeCarlo retired early in the last race, it bunched the standings that much closer. Trevor Clymens and Terry DeCarlo Jr battle at the top of the rookie standings, 16 points out of the overall lead. Word has it that there could be a few surprise visitors this Saturday night. Late Model racing is back at Antioch Speedway. The track had been maintaining a class for multiple seasons, but it was a mixture of open Late Models and drivers running the crate motors. They've gone with the crate package that they run at Placerville Speedway. Local racer Mike Slaney put together a series, sponsored by Xtreme Scaffolding of Martinez. It will offer a point fund for the top drivers at the end of the season, and they run multiple tracks. This will be their first Antioch visit of the season. Last season, the drivers made three appearances as the plan was being formed for the new series. Wins were recorded by Jay Norton, Anthony Slaney and Dan Brown Jr. Slaney had an additional second place finish. They've held two races so far with past Marysville and Placerville champion Matt Micheli and reigning Placerville champion Dan Jinkinson claiming the victories. There could be a dozen or so cars, some from the Bay Area and some from the Placerville area. Fans who enjoy the Late Model style of racing will definitely want to be in Antioch this weekend. We talk about drivers coming close to victory in the IMCA Modifieds, but we also have drivers stepping up and making a big run in the IMCA Sport Modifieds. Though they didn't get the wins, Nicholas Zapatero and Dylan Connelly both led several laps of the previous two Main Events, both won by 2019 champion Tommy Fraser. The battle at the top in this division is fierce, and it's anybody's guess how it's all going to shake down by the time the season comes to an end. Jacob Mallet Jr is hot on the trail of his first win of the season in Antioch, and he did get a win at Watsonville recently. Mallet has notched a pair of Top 5 finishes at Antioch, including a second and a third. Because of that success, he finds himself 11 points out of the lead in third, behind the consistent Andrew Pearce and Fred Ryland. Pearce leads Ryland by three markers, despite the fact that Ryland has two wins and Pearce is still looking for his first of the season. Pearce has four Top 5 finishes to his credit. 2017 champion KC Keller is 20 points out of the lead and five ahead of past Super Stock title winner Mark Garner, who has come on strong of late The Super Stock division has been given a reprieve to try to build its ranks again. In two races, reigning champion Jim Freethy finds himself leading Mike Walko by 16 points and Chad Hammer by 22. Freethy won the opener, but he settled for third at the next race, won by Ryan Smith out of Bakersfield. Management has put out a call to drivers with Super Stocks from other places to come out and visit, and there's also an effort to get some of the local cars back together again. Joey Ridgeway recently went to Petaluma and got a third place finish. He is anticipated for this show as is Jimmy Robbins. Robbins has driven several different cars through the years and is a Figure 8 and Super Hobby Stock champion at the speedway. In his maiden appearance last time out, he won a close duel with Hammer to finish fourth in the Main Event. Jimmy is hopeful that the class can regrow its ranks. The racing action is sure to be entertaining from start to finish this Saturday night. The grandstands will open at 4:00 pm with the first race firing off at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. The CoCo Farms Antioch Speedway racing calendar has some great events lined up from now through the end of November. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Kammermann Gets First Win At Antioch Speedway, Ryland, Robles, Newton Other Winners

  Antioch, CA...May 21... Devan "The Hammer" Kammermann picked up his first career 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event win Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. With incoming leader Danny Wagner being eliminated in an early crash, Kammermann was able to pull to within four points of the lead in the championship battle. The Main Event got off to a rough and tumble start with a pair of yellow flags before things got going. Travis Day led the way on the opening lap ahead of David Rosa and David Michael Rosa. An inside move in in Turn 3 gained the younger Rosa second from his father with Kammerman following into third. Day already had about a half-straightaway lead, and Kammermann went low in Turn 2 on Lap 6 to take second from Rosa. The battle for the lead soon began as an inside pass on the backstretch put Chance Russell into third on Lap 10. Day had his hands full with Kammerman when a yellow flag waved for Joe Tardiff and David Michael Rosa on Lap 12. Kammermann went low in Turn 2 on the restart lap and Day pushed high. Kammermann emerged with the lead over Russell and David Rosa. Russell surrendered second to David Michael Rosa on Lap 19, but Kammermann wasn't giving up the lead as he brought it home to the satisfying win. David Michael Rosa ended up second. Russell faded late as Day ended up third ahead of Toby Brown and Kylee Johnson. Fred Ryland was awarded his second 20 lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event win of the season after apparent winner Andrew Pearce was disqualified in post race tech. Ryland had to start back in the fifth row as heat race winner Dan Gonderman led IMCA Sport Modified point leader Pearce and Dave Hill early on. Pearce made an inside pass on Gonderman for the lead on Lap 4. Joe Gallaher went low in Turn 2 for third on Lap 9. The yellow flag waved for debris, and Pearce continued to lead Gonderman and Gallaher on the restart. Ryland soon found his way into fourth and had a big 14th lap that saw him go low in Turn 4 to take second from Gonderman. However, a yellow flag flew for Jason Jennings moments later. Pearce led Ryland and Gonderman on the restart, but Gonderman lost third to Travis Dutra on Lap 16. After Pearce and fourth place finisher Gallaher were disqualified, Ryland got the win ahead of Dutra, Gonderman, Jason Robles and Jennings. Kenneth Robles won the 20 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. Incoming point leader Misty Welborn was the early leader ahead of Brad Coelho. Following a yellow flag on Lap 2 for multiple tangles in Turn 4, Welborn led Robles on the restart. Coelho brought out a yellow flag to end his race moments later. Welborn continued to lead Robles on the restart with the battle heating up. Robles and Welborn were going side by side when a yellow flag waved for Jess Paladino on Lap 8. Robles took the lead from Welborn on the restart, and Welborn would end up pitting during a Lap 10 caution. On the next restart, reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr moved into second behind Robles as young Aiden Ponciano held third. Robles went on to the victory with McKinzie a much needed second as he recharges his championship hopes. Poinciano was a career best third, followed by Mitchell Dana and Jason Ryan Jr. Shannon Newton won the 15 lap Wingless Spec Sprint Main Event. It was a short field due to a scheduling conflict. As James East took the early lead, Zack Neeley, Bob Newberry and Newton battled fiercely for second. Newberry went low in Turn 3 to grab the spot, and Neeley brought out of a yellow flag moments later. East continued to lead Newberry on the restart, but Newton began to make his presence known. Newton went high in Turn 1 to grab second and made an inside pass on the backstretch on Lap 10 to take the lead from East. Newberry headed for the pits as Newton stretched his advantage over East in victory. Neeley settled for third. Racing continues this Saturday night with the IMCA Modifieds back in action along with the IMCA Sport Modifieds, the Xtreme Limited Late Model Series and the Super Stocks. For further information, go to www.antiochpeedway.com. Unofficial Race Results May 21 Antioch Speedway Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Danny Wagner, Chance Russell. Main Event-(20 laps)-Devan Kammerman, David Michael Rosa, Travis Day, Toby Brown, Kylie Johnson, Chance Russell, Joe Tardiff, David Rosa, Ellie Russo, Danny Wagner. Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Trevor Clymens, Brad Coelho, Misty Welborn. Main Event (20 laps)-Kenneth Robles, Larry McKinzie Jr, Aiden Ponciano, Mitchell Dana, Jason Ryan Jr, Misty Welborn, Grayson Baca, Colten Haney, Jess Paladino, Michaela Taylor. IMCA Stock Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Andrew Pearce, Dan Gonderman. Main Event (20 laps)-Fred Ryland, Travis Dutra, Dan Gonderman, Jason Robles, Jason Jennings, Dave Hill, Kellen Chadwick, Scott Foster, Andrew Pearce DQ, Joe Gallaher DQ. Wingless Spec Sprints Heat Winner (8 laps)-Shannon Newton. Main Event (20 laps)-Shannon Newton, James East, Zack Neeley, Bob Newberry, Rick Panfili DNS.

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  Racing Resumes Saturday Night At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...After four days of fun and excitement at the Contra Costa County Fair and a Destruction Derby at the race track last Saturday, auto racing resumes this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks return to action along with the IMCA Stock Cars, Delta Dwarf Cars and the Wingless Spec Sprints. The biggest car count has been provided by the Hobby Stock division this season. The last time out, they delivered over 30 drivers. Thanks to her three wins, Misty Welborn sets the pace in the standings by 10 markers ahead of Michaela Taylor. Taylor and third ranked Taylor DeCarlo both have a pair of Top 5 finishes and are on the cusp of getting their first wins in the division. DeCarlo is only a dozen points back. Reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr has been involved in a couple of crack-ups to keep him 22 points out of the lead in fourth, two ahead of Jared Baugh. Both drivers have been fast this year and could be a threat to win on Saturday night. Jess Paladino is still getting used to the Hobby Stock division. He is the 2020 Mini Stock champion. He only ran 10 times last season, but he managed to get three Top 5 finishes in Main Event competition. This is his first full season. Competing for a win and ranking high in the standings are two goals for Paladino. He's currently 7th in the standings, 32 tallies behind the leader. The last time out, Paladino didn't make it out of the B Main, but he had one of his more impressive moments as he took the lead for a lap on the strength of an outside pass in Turn 2. He has four Top 10 finishes in his four starts this year. A look at the IMCA Stock Cars finds reigning champion Travis Dutra still leading the way by five points ahead of Jason Robles and 14 in front of Joe Gallaher. After missing a race, Kellen Chadwick has fallen 38 points back in fourth aboard the Rich Quadrelli car. He got a third last time out. The last start was another second place for Dutra, who's looking for the win this week. He may have to beat Robles to do it as Robles won for the second time at the previous event. Dutra and the rest of the group should take notice of Robles. In 2005 and 2006, he ranked third in Hobby Stock points, and he was also second in the standings a year later, racking up 13 wins during that time. If he sets his sights on this championship, Robles may be hard to beat. The Delta Dwarf Cars are never short when it comes to excitement. They've run four races, and three have been won by two-time champion Danny Wagner. He is 20 points ahead of Devan Kammermann, who may be getting tired of seconds and thirds at this point. The young gun has two of each, giving him a 38 point lead over third ranked Chance Russell, who is two points in front of Ellie Russo and 12 markers ahead of Street Stock legend David Rosa. Back in eighth is Sean Catucci. The Brentwood driver is as fast as they come. He had a third place finish at the third event this year, but he also suffered a DNF at the race prior to that. Contact sent him on his roof in Turn 4. Sean is hot on the trail of his first Antioch win since 2020, though he did get a win at Petaluma last year. Catucci is definitely one of the more exciting drivers to watch among the group. They always deliver a good show for the fans. One of the things talked about quite a bit at the race track booth during the Contra Costa County Fair was the fact that Wingless Spec Sprint racing in California started at Antioch Speedway in 1999. Division original Rick Panfil was in that lineup and had his car on display. The personable Panfili was meeting the fans and helping the track pass out flyers during all four days, and he's looking forward to coming out to compete this Saturday night. Another driver looking to mix it up at the front of the pack is James East. It's been a while since James has visited the Winner's Circle, which he did back in 2015. However, he made his presence known at the season opener with a third place finish. An additional Top 10 finish has him within 20 points of the lead in a close battle. Feature wins thus far have gone to Daniel Whitley and newcomer Zach Neeley, and East would definitely love to add his name to the list this Saturday night. Saturday night, the grandstands open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Off to the races: Racing at Antioch Speedway this Saturday

  In 2018 Antioch Speedway established a racing Hall of Fame; Soares Sr ... Wingless Spec Sprints Sean Catucci #43 is one of the drivers to watch in the Delta Dwarf Cars this week Miller shared that ...

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  Chivers Scores $5,000 Destruction Derby Win At Contra Costa County Fair

  Antioch, CA...May 14...Ryan Chivers collected the $5,000 payday for his win in the Destruction Derby on Saturday night at the Contra Costa County Fair. The special Derby arena was made on the front straightaway of Antioch Speedway, and Fairgoers looked on as Chivers delivered the most punishment in collecting the win. The competitors came to Antioch on a somber note as Derby driver Mike Doyle Jr passed away early in the morning. The flag was raised at half mast in his honor. Doyle was the son of long time Derby driver Mike Doyle Sr, who was one of the top competitors of the 1990s. As the Derby community was in mourning, some of the drivers who had intended to compete did not show. The ones who did, however, gave their best effort. They ran a couple of heat races, which were designed more to warm the cars up than anything else. Once a driver delivered a specified number of hits, they were declared the winner. Chivers won the first heat, but unfortunately there were two scratches for the evening at the end of that contest. Tyson Moreland won the other heat and figured to be the most competition for Chivers. Chivers ended the event for David Bong, who ended up with the Mad Dog award prize money. Meanwhile, Chivers and Josh Tagliabashi managed to put an end to the effort for Moreland, who picked up a $1,500 payday for third. Chivers dealt the final blow to Tagliabashi, who still left the event with $2,500 for second. This left Chivers collecting the $5,000 prize as the winner of this year's Contra County Fair Destruction Derby. Antioch Speedway was well represented at the County Fair with a booth all four days. The IMCA Modified at Kellen Chadwick, IMCA Stock Car of Rich Quadrelli, Wingless Spec Sprint of Rick Panfili and the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock of James Graessle were all there. Full color fliers were handed out to Fairgoers throughout the event, and family passes were raffled off each night. A look at the Coco Farms Calendar finds the Wingless Spec Sprints in action this Saturday night, joined by the Delta Dwarf Cars, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and IMCA Stock Cars. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Destruction Derby Returns To Contra Costa County Fair On Saturday Night

  Antioch, CA...One of the yearly occasions that people have flocked to Antioch Speedway to witness through the years is the Destruction Derby. At some point during the Contra Costa County Fair, they have had a big Derby in the main grandstand arena. Up until about the mid 1990s or so, the track would also have the occasional Destruction Derby to end a racing program, but the County Fair Derby was always something real special. The purses were always just a little bit bigger, and the competitors, who traveled up and down the road together in some cases, would make it a point to be at this Derby. Drivers with last names like Reyes, Doyle, Cornwell, Palacious and Slaney enjoyed the spirit of competition. They took their efforts a little more seriously in the way they prepared their cars. These were the guys you knew would be competing for the money, and the local stars out for a few grins would usually be eliminated in a few hits. At one time, we had the Dutch Holland Destruction Derby Tour. They traveled to some of these big County Fairs and promoted other big events. They kept points and Joe Reyes Sr was a highly decorated champion. His son, Joe Reyes Jr, followed in his footsteps. In the 1990s, competitors like Mike Doyle, Tim Palacious and Ken Cornwell, competed for the glory. Destruction Derbies have not been a part of the Antioch Fair or even the regular shows in several years, but that changes this Saturday night. A big Destruction Derby is on the schedule, and this will attract some of the best competitors to the arena. The fans will once again be treated to a type of entertainment that they used to flock to back in those days. Car preparation is serious business for a Destruction Derby. Unless rules specify otherwise, the drivers can spend some time reinforcing their cars in vulnerable areas. They can make them stronger to take hits in certain spots and make them stronger when it comes to delivering hits. This is what separates the real pros from the amateurs. An amateur competitor might just take an older car, which is the preference, but they don't know how to prepare it right. They may eliminate themselves in the way to deliver the blows as their car gets used up within a few hits. A Destruction Derby is about more than just delivering hits and smashing up cars. If you're going to win, there is a way you do it. Your car will take some damage when you deliver a hit, so knowing the vulnerable spots on other cars is something an experienced competitor is well versed in. You may not deliver the big hits on a car, but the smaller hits do damage. You loosen them up for the big blow. In some Destruction Derbies, you can work together in teams, and that makes this even more interesting to behold. The fans in the grandstands watch in full delight as cars absorb the hits and are eliminated one by one, leaving the final two gladiators to decide who wins the big prize and who settles for second. It's a unique form of motorsports competition that requires skill and preparation to come out the victor when it's all said and done. The fact that this event takes place with the always enjoyable County Fair in the backdrop makes it even more special. To attend the Destruction Derby, you have to enter through the Fair entrance. Fair and Derby admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youths 6-13 years of age. The grandstands will open at 4:00 with the event scheduled to start at 6:00. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com, or visit the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page.

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  Chadwick, Fraser, Robles Come Back For Seconds at Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...May 7...Kellen Chadwick won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was the second win of the season for the 2006 champion. The night was also a salute to mothers with several things taking place, including a Mother's Day Mini Van race and lucky ride alongs in Hobby Stocks for the mothers. Sean Wilson led the opening lap ahead of Bobby Motts Jr before a yellow flag waved. On the restart, Terry DeCarlo Jr made an impressive maneuver on the outside of Turn 2 to gain the lead with point leader and brother Nick DeCarlo following him into second. Debris fell in turn two for a Lap 3 yellow flag. Terry DeCarlo Jr led his younger brother on the restart with Chadwick settling into third. Following a yellow flag for Eric Berendsen on the front straightaway, DeCarlo Jr continued to lead with Chadwick moving into second on the Lap 6 restart. DeCarlo Jr was doing a good job of leading the way when another yellow flag waved for Wilson and Jeffrey Partain in Turn 1 on Lap 11. DeCarlo Jr led Chadwick on the restart, but Chadwick made an inside move on the backstretch on Lap 17 to take over. Motts started pressuring DeCarlo a little bit for the second position as Chadwick pulled away. A yellow flag for a Berendsen crash on the front straightaway on Lap 19 bunched the field and set up a one lap shootout, but Chadwick would prevail ahead of Terry DeCarlo Jr, Motts, Trevor Clymens and Gary Hylton. Tommy Fraser won his second-straight IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. The 2019 champion benefited from traffic in making his winning pass. Dylan Connelly jumped into the early lead ahead of Jake Bentancourt. Fraser went low in Turn 4 on Lap 3 to take second, and a yellow flag waved for Nick Caughman Jr on Lap 6. Dylan Connelly continued to lead Fraser and Kenny Shrader on the restart. During this lengthy green flag run, Connelly was doing a good job of holding off Fraser. The leaders caught traffic around Lap 13. One little mistake going through Turns 3 and 4 on Lap 16 allowed Fraser to make a move on the inside down the front straightaway as they worked through traffic. A lap later, Caughman brought out a yellow flag once again. Without the traffic to deal with, Fraser maintained his lead on the restart and brought it home to victory. Connelly faded as Shrader ended up second ahead of Chester Kniss, Mark Garner and Fred Ryland. Jason Robles kept his IMCA Stock Car championship hopes strong with his second 20 lap Main Event win. Despite a short field of entries, this race provided plenty of excitement as it closed the evening's activities. Andrew Pearce jumped into the lead from the start ahead of Robles and Kellen Chadwick. Point leader Travis Dutra went low in Turn 2 on Lap 6 to gain third, but he was a bit behind the lead duo by then. As Dutra began to close in on Robles, Pearce ducked into the infield with problems on Lap 16. Robles had his hands full over the five final five circuits in his quest for victory, but he held off Dutra to the checkered flag. Chadwick settled for third, followed by Jason Jennings and Jeff Bentancourt. Patricia Robles bested Kayte East to win the three Mother's Day Mini Van races. East was piloting a van painted like the Mystery Machine of Scooby Doo cartoon fame. The two ladies competed for $100 in sponsored prize money in the final race with Robles winning ahead of East. The Contra Costa County Fair happens this Saturday night, but the track will be offering its first Destruction Derby in many years. Fans will need to come in through the Fair entrance. The next oval track race happens on May 21st, featuring The Wingless Spec Sprints, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks, Delta Dwarf Cars and IMCA Stock Cars. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Unofficial Race Results Antioch Speedway IMCA Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Nick DeCarlo, Kellen Chadwick. Main Event (20 laps)-Kellen Chadwick, Terry DeCarlo Jr, Bobby Motts Jr, Trevor Clymens, Gary Hylton, Eric Berendsen, Jeffrey Partain, Kenneth Robles, Sean Wilson, Nick DeCarlo. IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Tommy Fraser, Jason Ryan Jr, Kenny Shrader. Main Event (20 laps)-Tommy Fraser, Kenny Shrader, Chester Kniss, Mark Garner, Fred Ryland, Andrew Pearce, Chuck Golden, Jason Ryan Jr, Dylan Connelly, Jacob Mallet Jr. IMCA Stock Cars Heat Winner (8 laps)-Andrew Pearce. Main Event (20 laps)-Jason Robles, Travis Dutra, Kellen Chadwick, Jason Jennings, Jeff Bentancourt, Joe Gallaher, Andrew Pearce

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  Mother's Day Mini Van Race, IMCA Sanctioned Racing On Tap At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...On the heels of the successful visit by the Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour, racing resumes at Antioch Speedway this Saturday night. In celebration of Mother's Day, the track is offering the second annual Mother's Day Mini Van race. There is also a full slate of IMCA sanctioned competition, featuring the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars. With a pair of victories to his credit, Nick DeCarlo leads the IMCA Modified battle by 10 tallies over 2016 champion Bobby Motts Jr and 15 over 2006 champion Kellen Chadwick. One of these drivers could very well win their second championship at the Speedway this year. Motts has finished as high as second this year and is still looking for his first win of the season, while Chadwick is in search of his second victory. Rookies Trevor Clymens and Terry DeCarlo Jr are in pursuit of Chadwick, trailing by 7 and 9 points, respectfully. Both drivers have won Main Events at the track in the past, though it's been a few years since past Street Stock and Hobby Stock competitor DeCarlo got his win. Clymens has picked up 10 wins in the Hobby Stocks and an additional 26 in the IMCA Sport Modifieds, where he is a three-time champion. He's already led several Modified Main Event laps this year and is coming off of back-to-back Top 5 finishes as he gets closer to the win. In the Sport Modified division, second-generation racer Andrew Pearce leads the way by four tallies over two-time reigning champion Fred Ryland and 11 over 2017 title winner KC Keller. The last couple of Main Events for this class have been highlighted by very close competition at the front of the pack. Three-car battles have left the win in doubt until the checkered flag. 2019 title winner Tommy Fraser snatched what could have been a first career win from Nicholas Zapatero with two laps to go last time out. Keller snatched a win from Jacob Mallet Jr the race before that. The Antioch drivers are as fast as they come, and Mallet won the recent race at Watsonville last Friday. Mallet is currently third in the points, seven behind Pearce. Consistency has been the key for Pearce, who is still looking his first win of the season. He is getting closer with back-to-back Top 3 finishes in his most recent starts. The competition level is so fierce that a good portion of the field can win on any given occasion. Even racers like relative newcomer Dylan Connolly, Tyler Browne and past Super Stock champion Mark Garner are mixing it up at the front of the pack. Garner had his best finish of the season last time out in fourth. The latest craze in racing at Antioch Speedway is the IMCA Stock Cars. With tracks down in Bakersfield and Hanford having success with this division, Promoter Chad Chadwick felt the time was right to add this division to the roster. There have already been over 30 different cars to compete a year into this division's existence at the track. It's a very competitive field that can be unpredictable. It's highlighted by some fierce, side-by-side racing for several laps and wins being earned by Jason Robles, Troy Foulger and Fred Ryland. A look at the standings finds reigning champion Travis Dutra leading Robles by six markers and the tied Joe Gallaher by Anthony Giuliani by 10. Dutra has finished as high as second this year as he aims for his first win on Saturday. The Mother's Day Mini Van race proved to be quite popular last year. Last year found five different drivers competing, and the win went to Kim Solis. The crowd was cheering their approval for the drivers as they ran down the straightaway on each lap, and the unicorn van of Breanna Hammer proved to be very popular. For Saturday night, the grandstands open at 4:00 with the first race starting at 6:00. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour Comes To Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...Antioch Speedway will be shifting gears this Saturday night with the return of the Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour. Speedway management was excited to book a visit from the popular Monster Truck tour last year, and the result was a packed grandstand for the Saturday night show. This weekend, there will be Saturday night and Sunday afternoon shows. The Monster Trucks are a popular attraction everywhere they go. These high horsepower, gargantuan vehicles can actually shake the ground. As big as they are, these trucks can fly through the air, crushing everything beneath them. There will be several cars sacrificed as victims to big trucks. The Malicious Monster Truck Tour is the premiere group for this type of entertainment on the West Coast. They tour from Washington throughout California, and they always deliver a top-notch show. There will be five trucks competing, headlined by the popular Rockstar and Identity Theft vehicles. California Kid, the dragon themed Spitfire and Weekend Warrior will also be in action. The Monster Trucks compete in multiple contests, to the delight of the onlookers. The competitors are highly skilled in the ability to maneuver these vehicles around the course. One wrong move can be the difference between executing a textbook jump and ending up on your roof. Every time one of these trucks is on the track, all eyes are on them. Throughout the evening, rides will be available for the spectators. Identity Theft The Ride and Skeltor have been fitted with multiple seats to give the fans a glimpse of what it's like to ride in one of these gargantuan machines. Antioch Speedway offers some of the best oval track racing you're going to find anywhere on the dirt, but they are also endeavoring to bring the fans other exciting forms of entertainment. The Monster Trucks never disappoint, and it's a show you won't want to miss. Ticket prices on Saturday are adults $20, military $15, senior 60 and over $15 and children four through 12 $15. Children three and under are free. Gates on Saturday open at 4:00 with the pit party at 5:00 and the show starting at 7:00. Sunday ticket prices are the same as Saturday. Gates open at 12:00 with the pit party starting at 12:30. The show starts at 2:00. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Last Lap Pass Nets Fraser The Victory, Whitley, Friend, Wagner Other Antioch Speedway Winners

  Antioch, CA...April 23...Tommy Fraser won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The 2019 champion made his move as they raced to the white flag and brought home the victory. Over 80 drivers competed in the four division program. Nick Zapatero charged into the lead at the start, followed by Fraser and Mark Garner. They ran that way for several laps before a yellow flag waved for a Turn 4 tangle involving Chuck Golden, Jason Ryan Jr, Brianna Troen and Nick Caughman Jr. Zapatero led Fraser and KC Keller on the restart. Zapatero was doing a good job of leading the way, but he didn't have a very good Lap 18. A lap later, Zapatero pushed a little bit in Turn 3, and Fraser went down low in Turn 4 to grab the lead. Zapatero ended up spinning, and Fraser won ahead of Keller, Andrew Pearce, Mark Garner and Jonathan Hagio. Daniel Whitley picked up the win in the 20 lap Wingless Spec Sprint Main Event. The Hunt Series Rookie of the Year was piloting a car owned by Ted Finkenbinder, who also owns the third place finishing car of Jacob Tuttle. Two-time Watsonville champion Jimmy Christian led the opening lap before Rick Panfili spun in Turn 4 for a yellow flag. On the restart lap, Whitley got a good run exiting Turn 2 and passed teammate Jacob Tuttle for second. Whitley then went racing past Christian on the back straightaway. There were two yellow flags from there. The worst was a red flag incident that saw Kaimi Moniz-Costa and Bob Newberry get together on the back straightaway with Newberry rolling. As Whitley started to pull away in the waning laps, Christian had his hands full battling Tuttle for second. Whitley won by a straightaway, and Christian held off Tuttle for the runner-up finish as Jarrett Soares and Trey Walters rounded out the Top 5. Les Friend picked up the win in the 30 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. Looking for her fourth win, Misty Welborn brought the field to green flag ahead of Jason Robles and Clarence Holbrook. Welborn and Robles had a little bit of contact on Lap 10 as they battled in traffic. Welborn ended up with a flat tire, and Friend made a low pass in Turn 4 to take the lead. Friend was leading Robles and Holbrook at the halfway point of the race. Bobby Motts Jr moved into third on a Lap 19 restart. Friend set a rapid pace and scored the well-earned victory ahead of Robles, Motts, Holbrook and Jeff Bentancourt. James Graessle and Michaela Taylor won the two 10 lap B Mains with over 30 cars in competition. Point leader Danny Wagner won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. This was his third win of the season. South Bay Dwarf Car competitor Dan Zuger led them to the green flag ahead of David Michael Rosa. Wagner quickly moved into third and made an inside pass on the backstretch on Lap 4 to gain second. A yellow flag waved on Lap 4 for David Rosa, and Zuger continued to lead Wagner and David Michael Rosa on the restart. Both Wagner and David Michael Rosa got around Zuger on Lap 6, and Devan Kammermann moved into third soonafter. Kammermann made a move around Rosa on Lap 8, and the battle was on between Wagner and Kammermann. At times the lead duo went side by side in the final 13 laps. However, Wagner kept his cool and brought it home to the victory. Kammermann settled for another second place finish, followed by Sean Catucci, Ellie Russo and David Michael Rosa. Next weekend, Antioch Speedway hosts the Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour for two nights of exciting entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Antioch Speedway Unofficial Race Results Wingless Spec Sprints Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jacob Tuttle, Jimmy Christian, Daniel Whitley. Main Event (20 laps)-Daniel Whitley, Jimmy Christian, Jacob Tuttle, Jarrett Soares, Trey Walters, Shannon Newton, Zack Neeley, James East, Tony Bernard, Jacob Williams. IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Tommy Fraser, KC Keller, Tyler Browne, Matt Pitts. Main Event (20 laps)-Tommy Fraser, KC Keller, Andrew Pearce, Mark Garner, Jonathan Hagio Jacob Mallet Jr, Fred Ryland, Jason Ryan Jr, Nick Caughman Jr, Chester Kniss. Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Misty Welborn, Clarence Holbrook, Jason Robles, Jon Haney. B Main 1 (10 laps)-James Graessle, Jess Paladino, Gavin Griffiths. B Main 2 (10 laps)-Michaela Taylor, Angela Brown, Judy Arth. Main Event (30 laps)-Les Friend, Jason Robles, Bobby Motts Jr, Clarence Holbrook, Jeff Bentancourt, Jared Baugh, Chris Long, Grayson Baca, Jewell Crandall, Ken Johns. Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Chance Russell, Sean Catucci. Main Event (20 laps)-Danny Wagner, Devan Kammerman, Sean Catucci, Ellie Russo, David Michael Rosa, Toby Brown Dan Zuger, Mario Marques, Joe LeDuc, Chance Russell.

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  Sport Modifieds, Spec Sprints, Highlight Saturday Show At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...After the successful Easter weekend event, racing returns to Antioch Speedway this Saturday night. The IMCA Sport Modifieds are back In action along with the Wingless Spec Sprints, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Delta Dwarf Cars. It figures to be an action-packed show from start to finish. After three events, two-time reigning IMCA Sport Modified champion Fred Ryland is tied for the lead with rising young star Andrew Pearce. The duo are just four points ahead of another young gun, Jacob Mallet Jr. 11 points back is Tyler Browne and 12 back is KC Keller. The championship battle is just getting started. Some of these drivers headed to Merced for the big money race two weeks ago. Ryland pocketed $2,000 for his second place finish that night. Keller has proven to be a formidable competitor at Antioch since joining the action in 2015. It took him a couple of seasons before winning the 2017 championship. He seems to always be in the mix for a win, and his victory at the most recent race was his 13th at Antioch, keeping him third on the division's all-time win list behind Ryland and Trevor Clymens. After notching third place seasons in the championship battle for the last two years, it could be that this will be his year to take it up a notch and win it all again. The Wingless Spec Sprints got off to a bumpy start for their season opener last week, which was won by newcomer Zack Neeley. Neeley was behind the wheel of the John Hendrickson owned entry. Hendrickson himself has competed at Antioch in Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and was one of the first drivers to get on board with Spec Sprint racing. Neeley was only making his second start in that car, and he had to hold off Jacob Williams for the win. Running back in third was Tony Bernard. Bernard hails from Santa Rosa, but he likes coming out and racing against the competitive field at Antioch Speedway. Last season, Tony used consistency to finish third in the standings and only missed second by six points. At his home track in Petaluma, Tony proved to be quite a competitive Street Stock racer in the late 1980s and early 1990s before moving up to the IMCA Modifieds. He'd been away for a few years, but he's proven that he still knows the fast way around the race track. Early season favorite Bob Newberry had people proclaiming him the driver to beat in his quest for an unprecedented third division championship. Unfortunately, he started off with some motor issues last week. Bob decided to go out and take a green flag for the points. Somehow, he was still making some passes, but he ended up heading for the pits after being involved in a tangle with another driver. Likewise, two-time champion Dan Gonderman seemed to get battered a little bit, but he still managed a fifth place feature finish. Division original Rick Panfili wasn't as lucky as Gonderman. He suffered motor issues in his heat race and loaded up early. Some people are proclaiming 2022 to be the year of the ladies in the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks. Women at the front of the pack are nothing new in this class as Denise McCown and her daughter Megan Ponciano are both champions. Melissa Myers has also claimed the championship glory. As for McCown and Ponciano, the third generation of the family, Aiden Ponciano, is doing quite well. He could be a threat to win this week. With three wins to her credit, Misty Welborn sits atop the standings by just six points ahead of Michaela Taylor and 12 in front of the tied Taylor DeCarlo and Jess Paladino. Reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr didn't finish the most recent race and fell back to fifth, 14 points out of lead. Taylor has looked fast lately and ended up finishing a career best second at the most recent show. Some people are predicting that she could get her first win very soon. However, fellow female leadfoot Taylor DeCarlo is turning some heads after another Top 5 finish last time out. She is the third generation of her family to go racing. Her father, Terry DeCarlo Jr, races a Modified with his brother Nick DeCarlo and father Terry DeCarlo Sr. There could come a time very soon when all three generations of the family run a race together. Prior to getting into the Hobby Stocks, Taylor got valuable seat time in Outlaw Karts and Micro Sprints. Danny Wagner finally met his match in the Delta Dwarf Cars last week. NorCal star Michael "Spanky" Grenert ended the two-race win streak for the two-time champion. Wagner still holds a 16 point lead over Devan Kammermann. 26 points back is Jack Haverty. He leads Chance Russell by 16 points in the battle for third, while David Rosa is 22 points behind him. Wagner's team includes Kammermann, Haverty and sixth ranked Ellie Russo, who got her first win last season. Kammermann has a knack for picking up podium finishes, and he has three of them this year. He had a second place finish at the opener. In reality, most of the drivers who take the green flag in this class have a legitimate shot at winning, and Kammermann may be the closest to being the next winner. Wagner brings an extensive amount of experience with him, but he's also imparting his knowledge to a newer group of races. Those drivers are getting better with each start. The racing action is sure to be entertaining from start to finish this Saturday night. The grandstands will open at 4:00 pm with the first race firing off at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. The CoCo Farms Antioch Speedway racing calendar has some great events lined up from now through the end of November. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Neeley Grabs First Spec Sprint Win, Grenert, Bordenave, Brown Also Win At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...April 16...Zack Neeley scored the win in the 20 lap Wingless Spec Sprint Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was only his second ever start in the John Hendrickson owned car, and he had to withstand some serious pressure from Jacob Williams in the waning laps. The race had multiple yellow flags before a lap was recorded, and two-time champion Dan Gonderman took the early lead ahead of Josh Gillis and Neeley. Neeley slipped into second on the fourth lap and made a Turn 2 pass on Gonderman for the lead a lap later. Jimmy Christian gained second with a Turn 4 pass on the sixth lap and set his sights on Neeley. Unfortunately, contact between Christian and Neeley on the front straightaway on Lap 8 left Christian with damage as the yellow flag waved. Neeley led Williams on the restart. A Lap 11 red flag waved after a tangle between Gonderman and Ethon Lanfri saw Lanni roll in Turn 4. Neeley continued to lead Williams and James East on the restart. Williams begin pressuring Neeley for the lead, and the duo went side by side on the 18th lap. Williams went low in Turn 4 as they worked the 19th lap. Williams appeared to make the winning pass, but a yellow flag waved for a Clint Motta spin in Turn 2. Neeley led the final restart and the remaining circuits to win ahead of Williams, East, Bernard and Gonderman. NorCal Dwarf Car stat Michael "Spanky" Grenert won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. Grenert had to battle point leader Danny Wagner to get the lead. David Rosa took the early lead, only to surrender it to a low pass in Turn 3 by Dan Geil on the second lap. David Michael Rosa moved into the second spot a lap later. Devan Kammermann settled into third and made a low pass in Turn 4 on lap five for second. However, there was contact on the backstretch between Kammermann and Geil on Lap 9, allowing Grenert and Wagner to race by for the first two positions. An outside pass on the frontstretch on Lap 12 put Wagner into the lead, and David Michael Rosa lost a tire on the backstretch for a yellow flag moments later. Grenert made a big move on the restart that ended with him going low in Turn 4 to get the lead. It was close between the lead duo for a few laps, but Grenert would prevail at the checkered flag. Wagner settled for second ahead of Kammermann, Chance Russell and Geil. Sage Boardenave won the 20 lap WMR Midget Main Event. The race had a few mishaps and was a battle of attrition. Local star Bryant Bell took the early lead ahead of Boardenave and Brody Petrie. The red flag waved after two laps when Logan Mitchell flipped in Turn 2. Bell continued to lead Boardenave and Petrie on the restart, but another red flag fell when Tyler Dolacki flipped in Turn 4 on Lap 4. Bell led Boardenave and Petrie on the next restart. Multi-time champion David Prickett headed for the pits, and Bell was slowed when he hit a rut going through Turns 3 and 4 on Lap 10. A lap later, Boardenave made a Turn 4 pass to get the lead with Petrie following intp second. Bell ended up pitting, and Boardenave got the win ahead of Petrie, Kyle Hawse, Bell and Prickett. Tom Brown won the 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event. The reigning Antioch and Petaluma champion settled into an early second behind the Dana Gardner, but a high pass in Turn 4 of the fifth lap gained Brown the lead. Brown pulled away a little bit on Gardner, leaving Shan Titman and Dan Abitz to battle for the third position. Abitz slowed on the backstretch on the 10th lap and would get lapped a couple of laps later. Brown was never really challenged after getting the lead and he won ahead of Gardner, Titman, Abitz and Laina Bales. When five Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock drivers came out to do some practice laps, track officials elected to give them an exhibition race. Jason Robles won that 10 lapper. Robles led from the start ahead of Danny Aves and reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr. Aves and McKinzie had a side-by-side battle for several laps before McKinzie gained second on Lap 6. Robles won ahead of McKinzie, Aves, Michael Mates and Angela Brown. Next up on the CoCo Farms Calendar will be the Wingless Spec Sprints next Saturday night. Joining them will be the IMCA Sport Modifieds, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Delta Dwarf Cars. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Unofficial Race Results April 16 Antioch Speedway Wingless Spec Sprints Heat Winners (8 laps)-Ethon Lanfri, Jacob Williams. Main Event (20 Laps)-Zack Neeley, Jacob Williams, James East, Tony Bernard, Dan Gonderman, Clint Motta, Steve Maionchi, Ethon Lanfri, Jimmy Christian, Josh Gillis. Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 Laps)-Michael "Spanky" Grenert, Danny Wagner, Jack Haverty. Main Event (20 Laps)-Michael "Spanky" Grenert, Danny Wagner, Devan Kammermann, Chance Russell, Dan Geil, Jack Haverty, Isaak Geil, David Rosa, Brenden Shrum, Ellie Russo. WMR Midgets Heat Winners (8 laps)-Brody Petrie, Sage Bordenave. Main Event (20 Laps)-Sage Bordenave, Brody Petrie, Kyle Hawse, Bryant Bell, David Prickett, Tyler Dolacki, John Bordenave, Gary Dunn, Logan Mitchell, Nate Wait. Mini Stocks Heat Winner (8 laps)-Tom Brown. Main Event (20 laps)-Tom Brown, Dana Gardner, Shan Titman, Dan Abitz, Laina Bales.

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  Neeley Grabs First Spec Sprint Win, Grenert, Bordenave, Brown Also Win at Antioch Speedway

  Zack Neeley scored the win in the 20 lap Wingless Spec Sprint Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was only his second ever start in the John Hendrickson owned car, and he had to ...

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  Open Wheel Racing On The Schedule For Antioch Speedway Saturday Night

  Antioch, CA...Racing fans will be treated to something a little bit different when action resumes at Antioch Speedway this Saturday night. The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds facility will see the season debut of the popular Wingless Spec Sprint division along with Delta Dwarf Cars, Mini Stocks and an appearance by the WMR Midgets. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids during intermission. It was 23 years ago when Antioch Speedway debuted a brand new Sprint Car class that was geared towards making this division more affordable to drivers on a tighter budget. The man who wrote the rules, Don O'Keefe Jr, labeled them SPEC Sprints, which stood for Sprint Parts Economy Class at the time. No other track in the state had this division. They never fielded less than 12 cars throughout the entire season, making it the most successful launching of a division at Antioch Speedway in the modern era. Several tracks followed Antioch Speedway's lead in starting their own classes, and the popular Hunt Wingless Sprint Series also took its cue from Antioch. Two of the drivers on that original roster still compete at the speedway these days. Second-generation racer Dan Gonderman is racing with the IMCA Stock Cars these days, although he still has a Sprint Car at his disposal. Rick Panfili was also there for the first race and has competed every season since. Other drivers might be better known and get more of the glory, but it's dependable racers like Rick that the track counts on. Panfili has logged quite a bit of seat time and is respected among his peers. He started racing with the NCMA 30 years ago. He decided to get involved with Spec Sprint racing at Antioch to cut down on some of the traveling he had to do and race closer to home. He's been Top 3 ranked in the standings on multiple occasions and finished as high as second. Second is also his high mark in Main Event competition, which he's done multiple times. Budget always dictates how much Rick will get to race, but we will see him compete on the dirt oval this Saturday night. Bob Newberry has garnered a bit more of the glory. He's third ranked on the Wingless Spec Sprint win list with a pair of championships at Antioch. He's also a champion at Chico and nearly got the job done at Petaluma as well. Wherever he goes, he's fast. He was at Antioch last Saturday night giving his car a shake down run. The reigning champion is Ryon Siverling. His grandfather Burt ran with the NCMA in the 1990s. Some of the drivers to watch for include ageless veteran Roy Fisher, Kevin Box, Jeff Scotto, Tony Bernard, James East and Steve Maionchi. The WMR Midgets were introduced by Mike McCluny back in 2019. McCluney has been involved in this sport for many years, and he saw the need to create an open wheel division that could bring drivers up from the Micro Sprint ranks. Midget racing needed a shot in the arm, and the Ecotec rules package provided by the WMR Midgets was just the ticket. The WMR has seen some talented racers, such as Sage Boardenave, Nate Wait and reigning champion Blake Bower come up from the 600 Micros. Bower also won the USAC Western States Midget championship last season. Perhaps the hardest driver to beat on the track is David Prickett. Prickett was the champion a year earlier and is seen as the barometer for the division. If you can beat him, you're beating somebody who is very fast. Prickett recently got the win at Marysville. He also fields multiple cars in an effort to get other drivers involved. Some of the stars to watch for this week include Kyle Hawse, Todd Hawse, Megan Moorhead, Bryant Bell and Shawn Arriaga. The Delta Dwarf Cars have proven to be very entertaining. The man with the target on his back will be two-time champion Danny Wagner. Wagner has kicked off the season with back-to-back victories. This leaves Devan Kammermann in hot pursuit of his very first win, while others such as Ellie Russo, Jack Haverty, Sean Catucci, Travis Day and Chance Russell are also in the thick of the battle. There is also the father and son team of David Rosa and his son, David Michael Rosa. The family has been involved in racing at the speedway for several years, going back to David's older brother Anthony Rosa, who raced Stock Cars in the late 1970s. David's other brother Frank Rosa raced Street Stocks and Mini Trucks as well. David has earned the accolades as a two-time Street Stock champion and the driver who has more wins in that class than anybody else in speedway history. He's also had some success in Super Stocks and the Figure 8, but he's added some wins in Dwarf Cars as well. What makes Dwarf Car racing more enjoyable for the elder Rosa is the fact that he gets to compete with his son. Daughter Victoria Rosa competed with David in the Super Hobby Stock class with some success. However, David Michael Rosa has picked up several wins in the Dwarf Car ranks. The two Rosa's race very hard when they're on the track together. It's not just everybody else they want to beat. They want to beat each other. More importantly, a night at the race track is a good bonding experience for the father and son. The Mini Stocks round out what is sure to be an exciting program. Management introduced the division prior to the 2020 season as a way to give new racers an entry point. Hobby Stock star Jess Paladino and Tom Brown are the previous two champions. Brown actually competed at the speedway in Mini Trucks several years earlier, and he's a two-time champion at Petaluma Speedway as well. Brown ran strong at opener, but he ended up settling for second behind Randy Miramontez. The Speedway has added several new local drivers. This includes Laina Bales, Dana Gardner, Dan Abitz and Ryan Graham. The latter two are competing in Ford Pintos, which is the same model as Brown. Unfortunately, Abitz saw his race end early last time out when he tangled with Gardner in Turn 4 during their heat race. He and Graham will be hoping to give it a good run this Saturday night. Grandstands will open at 4:00 pm with the first race starting at 6:00 pm. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  DeCarlo Gets It Done At Antioch Speedway, Smith, Welborn, Foulger Also Win

  Antioch, CA...April 9...Nick DeCarlo won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. It was the second win of the season for the current point leader, and he overtook rookie Trevor Clymens to get the job done. Clymens raced into the early lead ahead of Sean Wilson and Kenneth Robles. DeCarlo started deeper in the field, and Clymens had a straightaway advantage wiped out by a Lap 7 yellow flag. Clymens continued to lead Robles on the restart with DeCarlo already up to third. DeCarlo went around Robles on the frontstretch to take second on the ninth lap. DeCarlo was working the outside groove very well and made an outside pass on the backstretch on the 12th lap to take the lead from Clymens. A late yellow flag bunched the field on Lap 17, but it didn't stop DeCarlo. As DeCarlo charged on ahead of everybody else, Aaron Crowell made an outside pass in Turn 4 to take second from Clymens. DeCarlo got the win ahead of Crowell, and Bobby Motts Jr beat Clymens back to the checkered flag in a drag race for third. Robles settled for fifth. Ryan Smith won an eventful 20 lap Super Stock Main Event. The division got a major boost when a race down south got canceled due to the weather, sending several drivers to Antioch Speedway. For the first 12 laps, Tri State Pro Stock Series star Richard Brace Jr led as Ryan.Smith and.Chris Smith battled with Jay Sears for the second position. A backstretch pass on Lap 13 gained Ryan Smith the lead. Sears and Brace battled fiercely for second until Sears headed pitside on Lap 17. Ryan Smith went on to win ahead of Brace, Jim Freethy, Jimmy Robbins and Chad Hammer. Misty Welborn won the 20 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. On this occasion, she started on the front row and proceeded to lead all 20 laps in victory. Michaela Taylor gave chase early on before surrendering to Larry McKinzie Jr. When McKinzie had problems and stalled in Turn 1, he was clobbered in the rear end by Jewell Crandall for a Lap 9 yellow flag. Welborn led Taylor on the restart, leaving the battle for third. Aiden Ponciano held that position until being passed by Chris Long on Lap 18. Welborn won by a straightaway ahead of Taylor, Long, Taylor DeCarlo and Ponciano. Troy Foulger won the 20 lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event. He started in the back as Anthony Giuliani took the early lead ahead of reigning champion Travis Dutra. Foulger got up to third very quickly and made an inside pass in Turn 4 on Lap 4 to take second. Foulger worked on reeling in Giuliani. The duo ran a couple of side by side laps before Foulger went low in Turn 2 on Lap 12 to take the lead. Giuliani had a mechanical issue on Lap 16 for a yellow flag. Foulger led Dutra and Jason Robles on the restart, and they would finish in that order as Jason Jennings and Joe Gallaher completed the Top 5. Racing continues next Saturday night with a visit from the WMR Midgets and the season debut for the Wingless Spec Sprints. Also competing will be the Delta Dwarf Cars and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Antioch Speedway April 9 Unofficial Race Results IMCA Modifieds Trophy Dash (4 laps)-Aaron Crowell. Heat Winners (8 laps)-Kenneth Robles, Nick DeCarlo, Terry DeCarlo Jr. Main Event (20 laps)-Nick DeCarlo, Aaron Crowell, Bobby Motts Jr, Trevor Clymens, Kenneth Robles, Buddy Kniss, Troy Foulger, Terry DeCarlo Jr, Terry DeCarlo Sr, Gary Hylton. Super Stocks Trophy Dash (4 laps)-Jim Freethy. Heat Winners (8 laps)-Mike Walko, Jim Freethy. Main Event (20 laps)-Ryan Smith, Richard Brace Jr, Jim Freethy, Jimmy Robbins, Chad Hammer, Jay Sears, Cody Smith, Michael Burch, Paul Hanley, Mike Walko. IMCA Stock Car Heat Winners (8 laps)-Travis Dutra, Troy Foulger. Main Event (20 laps)-Troy Foulger, Travis Dutra, Jason Robles, Jason Jennings, Joe Gallaher, Scott Foster, Dave Hill, Dan Gonderman, Anthony Giuliani. Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Charlie Bryant, Chris Long. Main Event (20 laps)-Misty Welborn, Michela Taylor, Chris Long, Taylor DeCarlo, Aidan Ponciano, James Graessle, Jon Haney, Jess Paladino, Jewel Crandall, Danny Aves.

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  Stock Car Excitement Comes To Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...Stock Car racing is the name of the game this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. In addition to the IMCA Modifieds, the IMCA Stock Cars will be back for their third appearance of the season, joined by the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and the Super Stocks. It's shaping up to be an exciting season so far, and we're just getting started. The IMCA Modifieds have been a wide open battle. The three races held so far have found five-time champion Troy Foulger, Kellen Chadwick and Nick DeCarlo each taking a trip to the Winner's Circle. The common denominator in the point battle is that DeCarlo and Chadwick, one-time Antioch champions themselves, have been in the hunt at every race. The standings find DeCarlo leading Chadwick by just two points, while 2016 champion Bobby Motts Jr is eight points out of the lead in third. We haven't seen Chadwick really competing for points at the speedway in quite some time. As the second-generation competitor became faster, he chose to take his talents on the road to compete for bigger money at other venues. This has led to him winning prestigious races such as the Beads Shipwreck Nationals at Grays Harbor in Washington, the R Charles Snyder Salute in Oregon as well as other big races in California. Chadwick even won the big $7,000 prize in the West Coast Nationals at Antioch in 2019. When the money is on the line, Kellen comes up big. When he was younger, Kellen was also a fast competitor in the Outlaw Kart divisions, and he instantly developed a love for race cars. A scary incident in a Late Model could have ended his life and his career, but Chadwick is a tough competitor. After he recovered, he not only returned, but he remains one of the best IMCA Modified drivers on the West Coast. He also competes in the new IMCA Stock Car class and is a contender for that championship, piloting a car for Rich Quadrelli. IMCA is better known for their Modified divisions, but the Stock Car class is catching fire in California. The consistency shown by Chadwick after two events has him just four markers behind leader Fred Ryland and one ahead of reigning champion Travis Dutra. Anthony Giuliani has done well to rank just eight points out of lead and two ahead of Jason Robles, who got the win last time out. The Stock Cars are noteworthy for the side by side racing they've given the fans as this style of racing is just a little bit more thrilling than your average Hobby Stock race. The Hobby Stocks are definitely delivering the excitement to the fans. Reigning division champion Larry McKinzie Jr could have ended up calling it a night after an incident between he and Jared Baugh in last week's race. Larry restarted at the back of the pack. He kept at it and completed his charge to the front with a last lap pass on Ken Johns for second. The glory went to Misty Welborn, who scored a popular second career win. McKinzie now leads 2020 Mini Stock champion Jess Paladino by 14 points and Welborn by 18. Not to be forgotten in this battle are the tied Michaela Taylor and rookie Taylor DeCarlo, 22 points out of the lead. DeCarlo is the granddaughter of 80-year-old IMCA Modified competitor Terry DeCarlo Sr and the daughter of Top 5 Modified competitor Terry DeCarlo Jr. She's been competing in Micro Sprints, but she decided to take on the challenge of the Hobby Stock and had a fifth place finish last time out. Much like DeCarlo, Michaela Taylor is a threat to win. She showed just how much she has improved over the last two seasons with her run at the front of the pack in the Main Event for several laps last week. Michaela is driving the #71 Hobby Stock, made famous by her grandmother, Debbie Clymens. In fact, Debbie has run as a passenger with her, which means 17-year-old Taylor is getting advice from an Antioch Speedway Hall of Famer. The way she's looking, a Main Event win could be in her future. Management has decided to give the Super Stock drivers an opportunity to rebuild the class. It was a little bit late notice for some of the drivers last time out, and reigning champion Jim Freethy beat 2020 champion Mike Walko to get the win. Walko has competed in Late Models and IMCA Modifieds at Antioch and did well in both divisions. Management has put out a call to drivers from neighboring Petaluma Speedway that they are welcome to come race with the Antioch competitors. Local drivers Jimmy Robbins and Michael Burch are said to be preparing their cars to battle the likes of Chad Hammer and Joey Ridgeway Jr. Who might show up from Petaluma is unknown, but several drivers have expressed interest. Petaluma drivers have done well at Antioch in their visits through the years, and they certainly add to the excitement. This Saturday night's program starts with the gates opening at 3:00 pm. This is to accommodate a special $5 beer happy hour event at the south beer garden, which runs until 5:00 p.m. the first race will start at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Foulger Back On Top At Antioch Speedway, Keller, Welborn, Freethy Other Winners

  Antioch, CA...April 2...Troy Foulger won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. He becomes the third different winner of the aeason as he piloted the Bowers Motorsports Modified to the win. Foulger is a five-time champion at the speedway. Trevor Clymens led a pair of laps with the yellow flag waving twice. Clymens led Foulger on the Lap 3 restart, but a low pass in turn 2 a lap later gained Foulger the lead. Kellen Chadwick went low in Turn 4 on Lap 5 to take second with Nick DeCarlo quickly striking to third. Foulger had a straightaway advantage by Lap 10 as DeCarlo battled Chadwick to take second. DeCarlo finally grabbed the spot on a Lap 14 restart. Foulger was never really threatened as he won with DeCarlo holding off Chadwick for second. Buddy Kniss and Clymens completed the Top 5. KC Keller won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. The race had to be restarted after a tangle that involved point leader Fred Ryland in Turn 4. 2019 champion Tommy Fraser took the early lead ahead of Dylan Connelly. Keller went low in Turn 2 to take second on the fourth lap and made an inside pass in Turn 4 three laps later to take the lead from Fraser. Andrew Pearce moved into second on Lap 9 before a yellow flag flew for Connolly. Keller led the restart with Jacob Mallet Jr moving past Pearce and into second. Mallet made a backstretch pass on Keller on Lap 11 for the lead. Pearce and Keller ran closely behind Mallet in the battle for second. A low pass in Turn 3 on Lap 19 put Keller into the lead with Pearce following into second. Keller went on to the impressive win with Pearce and Mallet running nose to tail behind him. Jeremy Hoff and Fraser completed the Top 5. Misty Welborn won the 20 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. It was her second win of the season. Looking for his second-straight win, Ken Johns led early ahead of Jared Baugh and Larry McKinzie Jr. A low move in Turn 4 on Lap 5 put Baugh into the lead. There was a back and forth battle for the lead as it changed hands a couple of times with Baugh still in front on Lap 8. Contact with McKinzie exiting Turn 4 on Lap 9 left Baugh stalled in Turn 2. Michaela Taylor led the restart with Welborn moving into second a lap later. Taylor spun exiting Turn 4 for a Lap 12 yellow flag. Welborn led Johns and Jeff Bentancourt on the restart. They ran that way until McKinzie gained third on Lap 16. As Welborn sped to the checkered flag, McKinzie beat Johns back to the line for second. Bentancourt and Taylor DeCarlo completed the Top 5. Jim Freethy won the 15 lap Super Stock Main Main Event. Heat race winner Mike Walko jumped into the early lead ahead of reigning champion Freethy and Joey Ridgeway. A low move in Turn 4 of the second lap gained Freethy lead. The only slow down of the race occurred on the ninth lap when Ridgeway spun in Turn 4. Freethy continued to lead Walko and Chad Hammer on the restart. Freethy pulled away to about a quarter of a straightaway lead, and Walko brushed the Turn 4 wall on exit heading to the checkered flag. Freethy won ahead of Walko, Hammer and Ridgeway. Racing resumes next Saturday night with IMCA Modifieds back in action along with IMCA Stock Cars, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Super Stocks. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com Unofficial Race Results Antioch Speedway IMCA Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Buddy Kniss, Kellen Chadwick. Main Event (20 laps)-Troy Foulger, Nick DeCarlo, Kellen Chadwick, Buddy Kniss, Trevor Clymens, Bobby Motts Jr, Aaron Crowell, Chris Lewis, Terry DeCarlo Jr, Kenneth Robles. IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Tommy Fraser, Dylan Connelly, Andrew Pearce. Main Event (20 laps)-KC Keller, Andrew Pearce, Jacob Mallet Jr, Jeremy Hoff, Tommy Fraser, Fred Ryland, Kenny Shrader, Chester Knss, Tyler Browne, Jason Ryan Jr. Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Charlie Bryant, Jeff Bentancourt, Misty Welborn. Main Event (20 laps)-Misty Welborn, Larry McKinzie Jr, Ken Johns, Jeff Bentancourt, Taylor DeCarlo, Jewel Crandall, Michaela Taylor, Jess Paladino, Gene Haney, Mitchell Dana. Super Stocks Heat Winner (8 laps)-Mike Walko. Main Event (15 laps)-Jim Freethy, Mike Walko, Chad Hammer, Joey Ridgeway.

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  Antioch Speedway To Feature Modified Classes Saturday night

  Antioch, CA...The popular IMCA sanctioned Modifieds and Sport Modifieds return to action this Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The drivers were competing at another speedway for big money last week, but they will resume the point battles at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based oval track this Saturday. Also in action will be the popular Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and the return of the Super Stocks. One of the things drivers learn very quickly when they race for points is that every position counts and you never give up on an evening of racing. You can always gain something if you don't quit. Young charger Andrew Pearce, who is coming off of a second place finish at Merced, had a heat race issue at the most recent Antioch event. With front-end damage, his evening was in doubt. However, his father Brian Pearce and the crew went to work making repairs. Andrew came back out and salvaged a decent evening with a fourth place feature finish. When you're competing against Fred Ryland, every point counts. Ryland won the Main Event that night, and to demonstrate what a force he is this year, Ryland went to Merced last weekend and won both the IMCA Sport Modified and IMCA Stock Car races. Everybody's gunning for Fast Freddy, the two-time reigning champion. Drivers to keep an eye on this week include past champion KC Keller, Jacob Mallet Jr, Tommy Clymens Jr and Mark Garner. When last we saw the IMCA Modifieds two weeks ago, Kellen Chadwick was putting on a clinic as he beat the field by a full straightaway in victory. Chadwick was disappointed with himself after the season opener. He held a similar lead in that race, but somehow he let it slip away. The past Antioch champion, who has won some of the biggest races on the West Coast, got his redemption, but he'd like to back it up with another win on this occasion. Nick DeCarlo competed in his father's car last time out as he was planning a trip out of state after the race. The team maintains two cars, but they figured it would be easier to just run the one car. Nick is competing for points this year, and his win in the season opener was his first victory at Antioch in two years. Nick bears this distinction of being the only driver to win IMCA Modified championships in Antioch, Watsonville and Petaluma. Nick will be back this week, but with drivers like Jim Pettit II, Buddy Kniss and Bobby Motts Jr in the field, he'll have to bring his A Game. Motts led the early goings of the most recent feature. When Chadwick got by him, he still had a tough battle for the second half of the race. DeCarlo looked high and low, but Motts didn't give up and scored the runner-up finish. The Motts family has been involved in racing for many years, and Bobby has had some very good moments at Antioch Speedway, including championships in both the IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks. The Hobby Stocks were so popular last weekend that most of the fans in attendance stayed all the way to the end to see how things would end up. The lead changed hands several times, but it was Ken Johns prevailing at the checkered flag. Also noteworthy was the drive turned in by second-generation competitor Angela Brown. With some damage to repair to the rear end of her car, Angela's feature start was in question. Speedway veteran Jim Robbins was helping in the pits. With everything repaired, she came out and earned her best ever finish in third. Michaela Taylor was right behind her in fourth. Taylor recently celebrated her 17th birthday. One of the things Angela attributes to her improvement this year is her willingness to travel to other venues to better her driving style. Street Stocks were a part of the Antioch roster going back to the 1970s, and the Hobby Stocks are the spiritual successor to that class. New drivers get their starts in this division. Some of the drivers who joined in the last couple of years have gotten very competitive. Larry McKenzie Jr may be the reigning champion, but he knows he's got stiff competition with the likes of Jared Baugh, Grayson Baca, Jewell Crandall, Taylor DeCarlo and James Graessle in the field. After the season ended last year, it looked as if the Super Stock division was done. Former promoter John Soares added the class in 2000. At the time, this was the way to bring back some of the old Late Model chassis from the late 1980s and early 1990s. One driver instrumental in finding cars for some drivers was two-time champion Ron Brown, who made his season debut in a Hobby Stock last Saturday. One of the instigators in securing another chance for this class was last year's champion, Jim Freethy. Jim wanted to keep racing, and there were enough drivers there with him that management reconsidered and put them on the schedule for this Saturday night and next week. Two-time division champion Mike Gustafson, who is sure to be in the Hall of Fame in the future, will be in the field. Nobody's won more Super Stock Main Events than Gustafson, who is also a past Sportsman title winner. Others to keep an eye on include 2020 champion Mike Walko, Joey Ridgeway Jr, Chad Hammer and Michael Burch. Saturday night's show will bring plenty of excitement with this four division lineup. Grandstands will open at 4:00 pm with the first race scheduled to fire off at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

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  Johns Wins Wild Hobby Stock Race At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch CA...March 26...Ken Johns won the 25 lap Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. Johns was rebounding from a night of mechanical issues at the opener for the class a couple of weeks ago, and he benefited from the misfortune of Brad Coelho and Grayson Baca. Breck Smith led the opening lap before pushing high in Turn 2 and surrendering the point to Coelho. Reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr took up pursuit of Coelo early on, but it was Baca taking the runner up spot on Lap 12. A Lap 13 restart provided Baca the opportunity to steal the lead from Coelho. Coelho stayed tough in the battle, but things got a bit wild on Lap 18 when contact sent Coelho and Baca spinning. Johns suddenly found himself leading Angela Brown on the restart, and they ran that way until Coelho made a low pass in Turn 4 on Lap 24 to gain second. However, Coelho ran out of time as Johns brought it home a happy winner. Brown settled for her best ever finish in third, followed by Michaela Taylor and Baca. Danny Wagner won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. This was the second-straight win for the two-time division champion. David Rosa took the early lead ahead of Eric Weisler. Chance Russell slipped past Weisler for second on Lap 3, but he surrendered the position to Wagner on a Lap 6 restart. Wagner chased Rosa until a Lap 10 restart gave him an opportunity to take the lead. Devan Kammermann followed Wagner into second, but he lost that position to Jack Haverty on a Lap 12 restart. Once Wagner got the lead, nobody was going to stop him as he won ahead Haverty, who barely held of Weisler for the second position. Russell and Kammermann completed the Top 5. Petaluma Speedway Super Stock champion Randy Miramontez won the 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event. Miramontez started out running Mini Stocks at Petaluma Speedway before moving up to Super Stocks, and this was his return. Dana Gardner jumped into the early lead in the race that was destined to go non-stop. Reigning Antioch and Petaluma champion Tom Brown settled into second on Lap 2 and made an inside move on the back stretch on Lap 5 to take the lead from Gardner. Miramontez found his way into second on Lap 9 and quickly started pressuring Brown. A low pass in Turn 2 of the 13th lap gained Miramontez the lead. The lead duo had to split a lapped car in the middle at that point, but everybody made it safely. Despite a scary incident in traffic with two laps to go, Miramontez kept his cool and held off Brown for the win. Gardner ended up third, followed by Shan Titman and Eddie Humphrey III. Mitch Enos won the 15 lap California Sharp Mini Late Model Main Event. This was the debut for the class at Antioch. Matt Malcolm jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Enos. Malcolm pulled away a little bit for the first few laps, but Enos closed in by the midway point of the race. A low pass in Turn 4 on Lap 12 put Enos into the lead, and Malcolm spun in the same turn a lap later for a yellow flag. Enos led the restart, and Malcolm spun again in Turn 4 trying to make a pass. Enos won ahead of DJ Saenz and Malcolm. Racing resumes next Saturday night with IMCA Modifieds back in action along with IMCA Sport Modifieds, Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Super Stocks. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Unofficial Race Results Antioch Speedway Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Larry McKinzie Jr, Charlie Bryant, Breck Smith, Brad Coelho. Main Event (20 laps)-Ken Johns, Brad Coelho, Angela Brown, Michaela Taylor, Grayson Baca, Gavin Griffiths, Taylor DeCarlo, Jess Paladino, Gene Haney, Shelby Asher. Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jack Haverty, Ellie Russo, Danny Wagner. Main Event Danny Wagner, Jack Haverty, Eric Weisler, Chance Russell, Devan Kammermann, Ellie Russo, David Michael Rosa, Barry Waddell, Sean Catucci, David Rosa. Mini Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Randy Miramontez, Tom Brown. Main Event (20 laps)-Randy Miramontez, Tom Brown, Dana Gardner, Shan Titman, Eddie Humphrey III, Daisy Eszler, Laina Bales, Ryan Graham, Dan Abitz DNS. California Sharp Mini Late Models Heat Winner (6 laps)-Matt Malcolm. Main Event (15 laps)-Mitch Enos, DJ Saenz, Matt Malcolm.

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  Hobby Stocks, Dwarf Cars And Something New Saturday At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...Saturday night racing returns at Antioch Speedway. Last week saw threatening skies for the early portion of the day, but the racing program went on as scheduled. This time around, the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks will be competing along with the Delta Dwarf Cars and the Mini Stocks. The track will also see the first ever visit from the California Sharp Mini Late Models. When last we left the Hobby Stocks, Misty Welborn was putting away her bridesmaid dress and becoming the bride as she finally got her first Main Event win. It didn't come easy with seasoned veteran Les Friend pressuring her hard over the final 10 circuits before settling for second. The fact is, the competition level has risen in the Hobby Stocks. We've had several new drivers join in the past couple of years, and they are all getting better. You'll see 20 drivers line up to take a green flag, and many of them are capable of winning on an given occasion, including young guns Aiden Ponciano and Jewell Crandall. Ponciano ran in the Top 5 for most of the opening race, and Crandall ended up finishing fifth. Hard chargers such as reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr, Chris Long and Jared Baugh truly make things interesting. We also have the Haney family, which is three generations strong. Grandson Cameron Haney just joined the fray last season. His grandfather Gene and father Jon Haney have been competing at the speedway for years. Gene and Jon have competed in several different divisions, including Super Stocks, Dirt Modifieds and Mini Trucks, and they've done well. Gene Haney won a pair of championships in the Super Hobby Stock class, and before that he was a Street Stock Freedom Series champion. He was also a Mini Truck title winner. Jon has been Top 10 ranked in multiple divisions. It was Cameron representing the family the best last time out with a tenth place finish. The Delta Dwarf Cars demonstrated they can be both fast and very exciting at their opener last week. Dwarf Cars have been competing at least once at the Speedway every year since the mid 1995. It was prior to 2020 when two-time champion Danny Wagner gathered drivers together and formed the Delta Dwarf Car Association. This put the group under the Western States Dwarf Car Association rules, and made Antioch eligible to host a big National Dwarf Car event. Wagner, who is also a feature winner in Dirt Modified and Sprint Car competition, had won the NorCal Dwarf Car championship, and he liked the competition level of the drivers using the united rules set. Wagner kicked off the season last week by getting the win ahead of young up and coming star Devan Kammermann. Kammermann has several seconds and thirds to his credit during the past few seasons, but he's closing in on his first victory. Kammermann won't be the only threat. Hard chargers such as Ellie Russo, Chance Russell, 2020 champion Travis Day, David Rosa and Jack Haverty are sure to make things interesting this weekend. Management added the Mini Stocks to the equation prior to the 2020 season as there was a need for an entry-level class. There have been various entry level four cylinder classes for the past 20 years, which includes this division and the Mini Trucks. In two seasons, this division has grown slowly. Tom Brown bears the distinction of winning both the Antioch and Petaluma titles last year. He's had to battle with the likes of Laina Bales, Dan Abitz, Dana Gardner and Eddie Humphrey III. There are expected to be some new drivers in the field this time. A division that has slowly taken hold in California is the Sharp Mini Late Models. These are 5/8 scale versions of Late Models with 600cc engines. A few of the drivers even made an appearance at one of the practice days a few weeks back. Merced Speedway brought the class in 5 years ago as a way to get drivers up from the Outlaw Kart ranks onto the bigger track. They are already seeing drivers from this class graduate into the bigger divisions. Track management is looking at this same possibility for Antioch Speedway. About a half-dozen of these cars are anticipated for this show. The field will include some new drivers from the area as well as drivers from down in Merced. If things go well, we could be seeing more Mini Late Model racing in the weeks ahead. Management always strives to give the fans the best racing program possible, and Saturday's lineup should be good. The gates are scheduled to open at 4:00 pm,, and this gives the fans a good opportunity to grab their favorite seat before racing starts at 6:00 pm. The track strives to get done by 10:00 pm on any given race night. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com

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  Chadwick, Ryland, Robles, Wagner Share Antioch Speedway Spotlight

  Antioch, CA...March 19... Kellen Chadwick picked up the win in the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. Threatening skies gave way and allowed racing to take place. Chadwick was the class of the field with a dominant Main Event performance and a win in his heat race. It was a bit of redemption for Chadwick, who felt he let the win slip away from him a week earlier. 2016 champion Bobby Motts Jr had a front row start and charged into the lead from the get-go. Chadwick moved into second on Lap 2 and made a Turn 4 pass to take the lead on the seventh circuit. Previous winner Nick DeCarlo settled into third on Lap 13. Chadwick stretched his advantage to a straightaway in victory. DeCarlo made an outside pass attempt in the final turn, but Motts held him off for second. Pettit settled for fourth, followed by Terry DeCarlo Jr. The eight lap heat race winners were Chadwick and Pettit Fred Ryland won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. This was the second-straight win for the reigning division champion. Past champion KC Keller took the early lead ahead of Nicholas Zapatero. Ryland made a move around Zapatero on a Lap 5 restart, and Zapatero spun moments later for a yellow flag. Keller led Ryland on the restart, but Ryland made a low pass in Turn 2 on Lap 7 to take the lead. Jacob Mallet Jr got by Keller on Lap 9 and took up pursuit of Ryland. However, Ryland was just a little bit too smooth as he won ahead of Mallet and Keller. Andrew Pearce salvaged a fourth place finish after a rough heat race as Tyler Browne settled for fifth. Keller and Ryland won the eight lap heat races. Jason Robles won the 20 lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event. This race was destined to go without a yellow flag. Robles bolted into the lead at the start ahead of Dave Hill. Previous winner Fred Ryland started back in the fourth row and found his way into third by the the fifth lap. Ryland worked hard to get around Hill for second before making an inside pass in Turn 4 on Lap 15. By then, Robles held a straightaway advantage that he would bring to the checkered flag. Ryland pulled away comfortably for second, and reigning champion Travis Dutra made a last turn pass to take third from Hill, who fell back to fifth behind Kellen Chadwick. It was Ryland and Hill getting the eight lap heat race victories. Danny Wagner won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. The two-time champion took the lead at the outset with Devan Kammermann in pursuit. Kammermann was in search of his first win, but he had his hands full trying to hold off Chance Russell for several laps. There was a red flag incident on the Lap 15 when contact sent Sean Catucci rolling in Turn 4. David Michael Rosa was black flagged from third at that point. Kammermann tried to keep it close, but he was no match for the hard charging Wagner. 2020 champion Travis Day finished third ahead of David Rosa and John Tardiff. Kammermann, Justin Bingman and Wagner picked up the eight lap heat race wins. Next Saturday, the Delta Dwarf Cars are scheduled to return along with the Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Antioch Speedway Unofficial Race Results March 19th IMCA Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Kellen Chadwick, Jim Pettit II. Main Event (20 laps) Kellen Chadwick, Bobby Motts Jr, Nick DeCarlo, Jim Pettit II, Terry DeCarlo Jr, Paul Gugliemoni, Clark Gugliemoni, Buddy Kniss, Trevor Clymens, Jeff Browne. IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-KC Keller, Fred Ryland. Main Event (20 laps)-Fred Ryland, Jacob Mallet Jr, KC Keller, Andrew Pearce, Tyler Browne, Mark Garner, Chuck Golden, Jason Ryan Jr, Nicholas Zapatero, Jake Bentancourt. IMCA Stock Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Dave Hill, Fred Ryland,. Main Event (20 laps)-Jason Robles, Fred Ryland, Travis Dutra, Kellen Chadwick, Dave Hill, Joe Gallaher, Anthony Giuliani, Jeff Bentancourt (DNS). Delta Dwarf Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Devan Kammermann, Justin Bingman, Danny Wagner. Main Event (20 laps)-Danny Wagner, Devan Kammermann, Travis Day, David Rosa, John Tardiff, Jerry Shreffler, Jack Haverty, Sean Catucci, Ellie Russo, David Michael Rosa.

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  IMCA Racing Back Antioch Speedway This Saturday Night

  Antioch, CA...Following the successful opening of the 2022 season, the crew at Antioch Speedway is busy making preparations for the coming weekend. The speedway will be active from now through the end of November in what is the 62nd consecutive championship season at the Antioch Fairgrounds facility. Roughly 70 competitors checked in for the four division program last weekend, which proved to be a thriller from start to finish. For those who stuck it out to the end of the night as the evening got just a little bit chilly, they witnessed Fred Ryland backing up his IMCA Sport Modified win with an impressive drive to victory in the IMCA Stock Cars. For Ryland, this is the latest division in which he's picked up a win. He's won in Hobby Stocks and is a champion in that division. He's won in Super Stocks and even Four Bangers. To date, nobody has won more IMCA Sport Modified features than Ryland at Antioch Speedway. His closest rival, Trevor Cylmens, has moved up to the IMCA Modifieds this year. Ryland is the reigning IMCA Sport Modified champion, and it's possible he could compete for both that title and the Stock Car title this year. The Stock Car division is sort of an in-between class for the Modified and Sport Modified drivers. Though IMCA rules don't allow a driver to compete in both Modified classes for points, you can compete in one of those classes and the Stock Cars. Therefore, you've got Ryland, Andrew Pearce and Scott Foster representing both Sport Modifieds and Stock Cars, while Troy Foulger is competing in both the Modified and Stock Car ranks. Last weekend, Kellen Chadwick drove the Rich Quadrelli Stock Car to a Top 5 finish after doing the same in a Modified. IMCA which is the oldest sanctioning body in the United States, it's probably better known for the Modified divisions. However, they sanction several other Stock Car classes and even a Sprint Car division. The sanctioning body not only offers point funds and contingencies for track championships, there are also State, Regional and National points that offer similar prizes. The IMCA Stock Car class closed the program last week, and while Ryland held as much as a half-lap lead at one point, Foulger, Chadwick, Anthony Giuliani and Jason Jennings were thrilling the fans with their side by side battles behind him. Speedway management is excited about the prospects of this division growing and possibly even doubling in car count by the end of the season. The competition level in the IMCA Modifieds remains fierce. Nick DeCarlo reminded everybody that he is still a force to be reckoned with. DeCarlo is the only Modified driver who has won championships in this class at Antioch, Petaluma and Watsonville, but he hadn't won a race at Antioch in two years. These days, he's enjoying the fact that he is racing with his 80 year old father Terry DeCarlo Sr and older brother Terry DeCarlo Jr. The elder DeCarlo started his career racing Hardtops at Vallejo Speedway in the 1970s and has driven just about everything. With drivers like reigning champion Jim Pettit II, five-time champion Troy Foulger and past champion Kellen Chadwick in the field, Nick DeCarlo knows he has to work for any wins he earns. Pettit did his best to salvage a pair of Top 5 finishes last weekend, which included the race at Watsonville. This came despite motor problems for the reigning State champion that threatened to derail his whole weekend. The Delta Dwarf Cars kick off their season this Saturday night. Kevin Miraglio became a two-time champion after an impressive performance last season. He battled two-time champion Danny Wagner and up-and-coming star Devan Kammermann to grab the glory. A field that could reach into the 20s is anticipated in that class this weekend. The gates are scheduled to open at 4:00 pm,, and this gives the fans a good opportunity to grab their favorite seat before racing starts at 6:00 pm. The track strives to get done by 10:00 pm on any given race night. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or look for the Antioch Speedway by PROmotions Facebook page

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  DeCarlo, Ryland, Welborn Open Season With Wins At Antioch Speedway

  Antioch, CA...March 12...Nick DeCarlo scored the win in the 25 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was the first race of the 62nd championship season at the track, and it was DeCarlo's first win in two years. Kellen Chadwick jumped into the lead at the start with Nick DeCarlo not far behind him in second. Bobby Hogge IV made an outside pass on the backstretch to take third from reigning champion Jim Pettit II on Lap 7. The leaders caught heavy traffic on Lap 15, and DeCarlo made an inside pass on the backstretch on Lap 16 to grab the lead. Hogge made a high pass in Turn 2 on Lap 17 to take the lead from DeCarlo, but DeCarlo came back strong with an outside pass in Turn 4 to regain command. During the final circuits, Hogge kept it close, but DeCarlo prevailed for the well-earned victory. Five-time champion Troy Foulger ended up third ahead of Chadwick and Pettit Misty Welborn won the 25 Lap Hobby Stock Main Event. This was her first win in the class. Welborn ranked in the Top 5 in the standings last season, and many people said she was due to get a win at any time. Ken Johns moved up from the second row into the lead at the start. Johns led the race until his car slowed after Lap 8. Les Friend found himself in the lead on the restart ahead of reigning champion Larry McKinzie Jr. Welborn quickly struck to second on a Lap 12 restart. Welborn made a high pass in Turn 2 on Lap 13 to take the lead from Friend. For the second half of the race, Friend kept it very close. However, Welborn prevailed for her first win. Friend settled for second ahead of Bobby Gallaher, Jared Baugh and Jewell Crandall. Reigning champion Fred Ryland won the time limit shortened 21 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. He picked up a win at Watsonville a night earlier to make it a double win weekend in the class. Ryland wasn't done as he came back out and turned in a dominating performance in winning the 20 lap IMCA Stock Car feature. Kelly Campanile had a front row start and bolted into the lead when the green flag waved ahead of Jimmy Ford. 2019 champion Tommy Fraser moved into second on Lap 3. On a third restart attempt on Lap 9, contact on the backstretch between Jacob Mallet Jr and Campanile resulted in a tangle between the two. Ryland took over on the restart. Despite some serious pressure from Andrew Pearce during the second half of the race, Ryland prevailed in the end. Pearce settled for second ahead of Chester Kniss, Tom Clymens Jr and Tyler Browne. In the IMCA Stock Car race, Ryland bolted into the lead at the start ahead of Jason Jennings. Jennings had a side-by-side battle going behind him between Kellen Chadwick and Anthony Giuliani. Ryland held a half-lap lead by the seventh circuit. Troy Foulger moved into fourth behind Chadwick and made it a side by side battle for third. Some close quarters racing on Lap 14 saw Foulger and Chadwick shuffle Jennings back. Even a late yellow flag wouldn't stop Ryland as he maintained his lead from there to the impressive win. Foulger finished second ahead of Chadwick, Anthony Giuliani and Travis Dutra. Racing will resume this Saturday night with the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds and Delta Dwarf Cars. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com. Antioch Speedway Unofficial Race Results IMCA Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Nick DeCarlo, Bobby Hogge IV. Main Event (25 laps)-Nick DeCarlo, Bobby Hogge IV, Troy Foulger, Kellen Chadwick, Jim Pettit II, Trevor Clymens, Chris Lewis, Terry DeCarlo Jr, Kenneth Robles, Terry DeCarlo Sr. IMCA Sport Modifieds Heat Winners (8 laps)-Tommy Fraser, Fred Ryland, Andrew Pearce. Main Event (21 laps)-Fred Ryland, Andrew Pearce, Chester Kniss, Tommy Clymens Jr, Tyler Browne, Mark Garner, Jacob Mallet Jr, Shayna Nieman, Jimmy Ford, Jake Bentancourt. Hobby Stocks Heat Winners (8 laps)-Danny Aves, Les Friend, Larry McKinzie Jr, Misty Welborn. Main Event (25 laps)-Misty Welborn, Les Friend, Bobby Gallaher, Jared Baugh, Jewell Crandall, Angela Brown, Jess Paladino, Larry McKinzie Jr, James Graessle, Colton Haney. IMCA Stock Cars Heat Winners (8 laps)-Jason Robles, Fred Ryland. Main Event (20 laps)-Fred Ryland, Troy Foulger, Kellen Chadwick, Anthony Giuliani, Travis Dutra, Jason Jennings, Rob Gallaher, Andrew Pearce, Joe Gallaher, Scott Foster.

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  Antioch Speedway Prepares For 62nd Season Opener Saturday Night

  Antioch, CA...The roar of the engine will be heard from the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds this Saturday night. Antioch Speedway will begin it's 62nd season of continuous operation with a full slate of auto racing action. Saturday nights will be busy from then all the way through the end of October with a special Thanksgiving weekend show putting a bow tie on what is surely going to be an exciting racing season. After two consecutive practice events, Saturday night will see the IMCA Modifieds anchor a show that will also include the IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks. The three IMCA classes will also compete the following Saturday along with the Delta Dwarf Cars. Other divisions that will be seen in the regular rotation this year at various times will include Wingless Spec Sprints, Mini Stocks and Limited Late Models. There will also be other exciting special attractions throughout the season. The IMCA Modifieds have been featured regularly at the speedway since 1990, though it was promoters Chad and Tina Chadwick a PROmotions who brought the IMCA banner to the Speedway in their first season at the helm in 2020. They are currently the longest tenured class in the lineup. The IMCA Sport Modifieds bring solid car counts as do the Hobby Stocks, and the IMCA Stock Cars are growing rapidly as they will begin their second championship season. Jim Pettit II notched the IMCA Modified championship last season as well as the State title. Pettit, who is the all-time winningest driver in Late Model history at the track and a Hall of Famer, is now a four-time champion when counting his three Late Model titles. He can expect some stiff competition this Saturday night from drivers like last season's point runner-up Buddy Kniss and 2004 champion Aaron Crowell. For the second time in his career at Antioch, Fred Ryland claimed the championship in the IMCA Sport Modifieds last year. He also retook his position as the division's all-time Main Event win leader. Meanwhile, three-time champion Trevor Clymens won the State title as he has his sights set on a move up to the IMCA Modified ranks. A strong turnout of competitors is anticipated this Saturday night, which could necessitate the need for Semi Main to fill up the remainder of the Main Event field. Larry McKinzie Jr won a spirited duel last year with Jeff Bentancourt to claim the Hobby Stock title. The Hobby Stocks have been featured at the track since 1996 and at times had the strongest turnout of the night last year. There's a mixture of drivers with some experience and newcomers that makes for some exciting, slam bang action in this division. The IMCA Stock Cars have been growing rapidly on the West Coast, so management knew the time was right to get involved. Travis Dutra wrote his name into the record books as the first champion in this division's history at the track. Dutra has been a force in every division he's competed in, which includes Mini Trucks, Dwarf Cars and Hobby Stocks, but he knows the competition level will be higher with standouts such as Fred Ryland and Troy Foulger on the roster this year. Any night of racing Is one you don't want to miss, but there's something magical about an opening night. There will be brand new race cars and new bodies on the cars and a full slate for the drivers as they set their goals for the new season. The gates will open at 4:00 pm to enable you to get your favorite seat, and ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for military, senior (60 and over) and children (under 11) with children five and under free. Racing is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. and will wrap up by 10:00 p.m. To keep up the date with the happenings at the track, go to www.antiochspeedway.com or check out the Antioch Speedway Facebook by PROmotions page.

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

Antioch Speedway Dirt Track Racing Organizations

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  IMCA - International Motor Contest Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Association Dirt Track Racing Organization