Barona Speedway Race Track in Lakeside, California, USA

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Barona Speedway races Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pony Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dwarfs, Mini Sprints, Mini Dwarfs, and Jr Sprints.

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• Email: baronaspeedwayracing@gmail.com
• Phone: 619-994-6560
• Surface: 1/4 mile semi-banked clay oval

• 1754 Wildcat Canyon Rd
  Lakeside, California, 92040 USA
• lat: 32.979859, lng: -116.836651
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Barona Speedway Dirt Track Racing Schedule

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Barona Speedway Dirt Track News

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

  Yucca Valley, CA - July 16, 2025 — After enduring a challenging start to the season in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, Jeff Dyer finally found some momentum two weeks ago at Santa Maria Speedway, finishing 11th in the 30-lap main event. That marked his best result of the year in the ultra-competitive 410 non-wing sprint car series. Now, the Yucca Valley-based racer hopes to improve on that finish when the series returns to its home track—Perris Auto Speedway—this Saturday night, July 21st. At Santa Maria, Dyer qualified 14th and placed fifth in his 10-lap heat race. Starting 13th in the feature, the California Highway Patrol Officer saw a spin deprive him of his first top-ten of the season. While the 410 effort ended on a high note, mechanical gremlins hampered Dyer's effort in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series that night. After qualifying fourth fastest and finishing fifth in the first heat, he lost an oil cap during the second heat race, which led to oil loss. The result was a spun bearing that ended his night prematurely. Dyer's young teammate, 16-year-old rookie Drake Cardey of Riverside, also had a rollercoaster evening. Making his debut on Santa Maria's 1/3-mile clay oval, Cardey impressed right out of the gate, qualifying second fastest. He followed that up with a third-place result in his first heat and a win in his second heat. Starting on the pole for the Lightning Sprint main, Cardey led the first 15 laps and appeared to be on his way to a breakout win. However, disaster struck entering turn three on lap 16 when his car belched smoke and coasted to a stop—another victim of engine failure. He was credited with a seventh-place finish. Following that event, Cardey headed east for a four-race Midwest tour in a 600cc non-wing micro sprint prepared by the legendary Keith Kunz Motorsports. Despite never having driven a micro before, Cardey made the A-Main all four nights against stacked national fields—winning a heat race, a B-Main, and showing remarkable speed and racecraft. Night 1: 5th place at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (MO) Night 2: From 15th to 6th at Mitchell County Fairgrounds (KS) Night 3: 7th place at Jefferson County Speedway (NE) Night 4: Charged from 13th to 4th before hitting an infield tire and breaking the steering, resulting in a 21st-place finish Despite the final night's misfortune, Cardey left a strong impression on fans and industry insiders watching via Flo Racing with his aggressive, fearless driving style. Fans can catch Dyer and the USAC/CRA stars in action this Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., and racing begins at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults (13 & over): $35 Seniors (65+): $30 Kids (6-12): $10 Children 5 & under: Free Fairgrounds Parking: $20 Tickets are available in advance at www.tix.com. Tickets will also be available at the gate on race day. Venue Info: Perris Auto Speedway 18700 Lake Perris Drive Perris, CA 92571 www.perrisautospeedway.com (951) 940-0134 Cardey's California Lightning Sprint Car is sponsored by Eibach Springs, Cardey Construction, Jake Swanson Shock Technology, Last Lap Insider, and Dylan Godeniz Motorsports. In 2025, the following marketing partners will help keep Dyer on track. Straight Time Stirrups, Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com. Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2025 season. Jeff Dyer's 2025 Race Results 2/22/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th B Main 3/1/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main 4/5/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS 4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS 5/3/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main 5/10/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main 5/17/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main 6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main 6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 14th B Main 6/21/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main 7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS 7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main Drake Cardey's 2025 Race Results 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 4th A Main 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 8th A Main 4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main 5/3/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main 5/17/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main 6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main 6/21/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main 7/5/25 Santa Maria Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main 7/8/25 Sweet Springs Mtrsprts. Complex 600cc Non Wing Micros 5th A Main 7/9/25 Mitchell County Fairgrounds 600cc Non Wing Micros 6th A Main 7/10/25 Jefferson County Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 7th A Main 7/11/25 Jefferson County Speedway 600cc Non Wing Micros 21st A Main Scott Daloisio produced this release. For more information: phone (909) 226-7768 or E-mail mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com.

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  "Shugah" Shane Sexton Makes First Lightning Sprint Start of 2025 at Barona this Saturday

  Warner Springs, CA — Warner Springs racer "Shugah" Shane Sexton will return to his racing roots this Saturday night, June 7th, when he straps back into a SoCal Lightning Sprint Car for the first time in 2025 at Barona Speedway. Sexton, who honed his skills racing mini dwarfs and Pintos on the San Diego County clay oval, will be making his season debut in a division he's long been competitive in. "Barona is where it all started for me," Sexton said. "Every time I go back, it feels like home. I'm really looking forward to getting back in a lightning sprint and seeing what we can do." Saturday's event marks Sexton's return to the quarter-mile oval where he competed five times in Lightning Sprints in 2024. Despite racing in less than half the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series (SCLS) schedule, he finished an impressive ninth in the championship standings. In those five starts, he never finished outside the top 10 and secured four top five results, including a pair of runner-up finishes to close out the season. "We had a strong finish to last year," Sexton said. "The car was really good, and I felt more comfortable every time out. Hopefully, we can pick up where we left off." A proven talent in Lightning Sprints, Sexton's standout year came in 2022. He captured preliminary wins at two of the division's marquee events—the Clay Cup in Deming, Washington, and the Cal Cup at Lemoore Raceway in Central California. That same season, he also placed second in a feature at Central Missouri Speedway. "Those wins in 2022 were a huge confidence boost," he reflected. "Lightning sprints are super competitive, and when you win at races like the Clay Cup or Cal Cup, it really means something." Saturday will be Sexton's fourth overall race of the 2025 season. His previous three outings have come in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series at Perris Auto Speedway. Each time, the 20-something wheelman has improved on his starting position in the 30-lap mains. Most recently, he charged from 21st to 15th in the prestigious Salute to Indy on May 24th—his best finish so far this year in 410 sprint car competition. "Running with USAC/CRA is helping me grow as a driver," Sexton stated. "It's tough competition every night, and that kind of seat time helps me no matter what kind of car I'm in." Event Information: Location: Barona Speedway 5.8 miles north of Barona Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road, between mile markers 11.0 and 11.5 Gates Open: 2:00 p.m. Racing Begins: 6:00 p.m. Adult Admission: $20.00 Kids (7-17): $10.00 Seniors, Military, EMTs: $10.00 Kids 6 & Under: FREE Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Kids): $50.00 Parking: FREE Up next for Sexton after this weekend, there will be a return to USAC/CRA competition at Perris Auto Speedway on June 21st. Sexton and the #74 team would like to thank their 2025 season partners: Gas Chassis, Mike Pridgeon Race Engines, Savage Racing, and Elite Powder Coating. Businesses interested in joining this exciting and growing team for the 2025 season are encouraged to reach out to Shane Sexton at ShaneSexton7@gmail.com or call (619) 362-5921. Shane Sexton 2025 Race Results 3/1/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main 4/5/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main 5/24/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio (909) 226-7768 or mailto:sdaloisiosprts@gmail.com

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