Thunderbowl Raceway Race Track in Tulare, California, USA

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Tulare, California, 93274 USA
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Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing claim top-10 in Trophy Cup points/ Cox returns for NARC double header
Tulare, CA…Putting together a pair of consistent nights to finish Trophy Cup 30, Landon Brooks and Bates-Hamilton Racing secured a ninth-place result when it came to the final standings at the prestigious event. It completed a solid few weeks for Brooks aboard the BHR No. 42x as he filled in for the injured Justyn Cox, who is set to return this weekend. "We made progress each night at Trophy Cup so that was a positive," Brooks stated. "I felt really good in the feature on Saturday, but just made some mistakes on restarts however, overall, I felt like we all learned a lot and got better each night." A robust field of 65 Winged Sprint Cars competed this past Thursday during the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing opener at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway. The night produced an evening of fifth place results with Brooks timing in P5 overall, before finishing fifth in his heat race and fifth in the B-main, just one spot shy of transferring. Returning on Friday, the show began with the 21-year-old turning the 13th fastest lap in his group. He then started third in his heat race and drove to victory, automatically placing the Lippert Construction/ Mozingo Construction/ Dan Ewart Sales/ B Scadden Design No. 42x in the feature. Starting on the inside of row two Brooks battled around the top five for the duration, as track conditions made things difficult to make progress. After 30-laps of racing he brought home a fifth-place finish at the checkered flag. Brooks and BHR went into the Trophy Cup finale on Saturday holding down 10th in the overall points. A drive from seventh to fifth in his heat race set the Rio Oso wheelman up with a seventh row starting spot in the 50-lap conclusion. A fast-paced main event proceeded to occur, which saw the opening 34-laps click off caution free, prior to the mandatory red flag for fuel and adjustments. At that point Brooks occupied the 15th position. The remainder saw him methodically battle his way forward, ultimately crossing the stripe ninth when all was said and done, also earning a ninth-place result in the final points. Bates-Hamilton Racing now turns its attention to the penultimate weekend of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series season. After sitting out since August due to a back injury, the No. 42x team welcomes back Justyn Cox for the Central Valley two-step. Friday night takes place at the Kern County Dirt Track, while Saturday brings teams to Kings Speedway powered by Keller Motors for the Anthony Simone Classic. "I'm really looking forward to getting back in the seat and finishing the NARC season," Cox commented. "At first, I planned to sit out the remainder of the season, but after about five weeks my back felt like it was healing and not bugging me as much. It will be an adjustment seeing how everything feels under speed, but I have been cleared to race and I feel capable." After missing two events, Cox ranks ninth in the NARC standings going into the weekend, while Bates-Hamilton Racing stands third in the owner points. "I'm thankful for BHR letting me come back and finish the season, and I'm really hoping to end it strong," said Cox. "I'm thankful for everyone who sent me well wishes and the NARC Benevolent Fund for helping me. Without their assistance, I wouldn't have been able to take some time off and rest properly." 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Starks Wins Trophy Cup Finale During One-Off Opportunity With Rudeen Racing
Trey Starks made the most of a one-event offer to drive for Rudeen Racing last weekend when he won the Trophy Cup finale at Thunderbowl Raceway.
Trophy Cup 30 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare
Tulare, CA - October 14, 2024...Eagerness is floating through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California Sprint Car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it's time for Trophy Cup 30 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not just known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year, but it's also well regarded for being held to benefit one of the truly great organizations around, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With the Trophy Cup's donation last year, it brought the total amount of contributions to a remarkable $2,910,000 since the event was created back in 1994. The 30th running will amazingly go over the $3,000,000 mark when the check is presented on Saturday. This weekend marks the 19th occasion that Trophy Cup will be held at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The overall champion takes home $30,000 from the point fund, along with their earnings from all three nights. The Winged 360 Sprint Car extravaganza on October 17th, 18th and 19th features a record $300,000 overall purse. Defending Trophy Cup champion Corey Day has made waves across the country this year with several major wins, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions and the Super Dirt Cup. The 18-year-old now returns home looking to go back-to-back at the Trophy Cup this weekend. Other former Trophy Cup champs set to compete this weekend include three-time winners Shane Golobic from Fremont and Tim Kaeding of San Jose; along with single-time victors Bud Kaeding from Campbell, Jonathan Allard of Chico and Willie Croft from Colfax. "It's been great to see the fan and team support continue to be outstanding at the Trophy Cup year after year," said Thunderbowl Raceway Promoter Steve Faria. "The extra functions on the fairgrounds continue to create a happening at the event and one that people mark down on their calendar every season. I know we are looking forward to it and hope everyone else is too. Dave Pusateri and his entire team do an excellent job with everything. I know we're honored to host the Trophy Cup for the 19th straight year." Tickets and Details: Adult grandstand tickets for the 30th Trophy Cup cost $55 on Thursday and Friday and $60 on Saturday. Bleacher tickets are $50 on Thursday and Friday and $55 on Saturday. Kids pricing and senior pricing is also available. Tickets can be purchased starting at approximately 10-10:30am on Thursday behind the stands at the box office. It will then open at 1pm on both Friday and Saturday. The event has never sold out and plenty of tickets will be available. The pit gate opens at 10am on Thursday October 17th, with the drivers meeting around 3:20pm. Wheel packing, hot laps, qualifying and heat races will follow. For the second straight year, on Wednesday October 16th (day before the race) Thunderbowl GM Josh Miller will be around the campground if you'd like to obtain your Will Call Tickets, or if you need to purchase additional tickets. By handing out will call tickets on Wednesday, this will help alleviate the line at the box office on race day. Following the races on Thursday will be Taco Night presented by Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course. Friday will feature the popular BBQ Night presented by High Five Pizza and Catering. On Saturday afternoon from 11am-2pm Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and the Tulare Golf Course will present the annual Spaghetti Feed. The post-race parties start 20 minutes after the checkered flag with beer, water and soft drinks available for purchase inside. A donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the door during all these events is appreciated. Fans and teams are all encouraged to attend the special eating events. More info on the Trophy Cup, as well as an entry list can be found at www.trophycup.org Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double "D" Towing and JD Heiskel & Company. For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.
TROPHY CUP 30 INVADES TULARE THUNDERBOWL THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Eagerness is floating through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California Sprint Car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it's time for Trophy Cup 30 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.
Tanner Carrick surges to initial Thunderbowl victory with SCCT
Tulare, CA…Lincoln's Tanner Carrick shot out front early and cruised to his first ever Thunderbowl Raceway triumph with the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour on Saturday night. It marked the fourth SCCT victory of Carrick's career, placing him in a tie for sixth place all-time with Rico Abreu. His win during the annual Chris & Brian Faria Memorial came aboard the familiar California Waterfowl/ TC Guide Service No. 83T. "Thunderbowl Raceway is always one of those challenging tracks so it's a special moment when you can get a win here," Carrick said after the race. "I really have to thank my entire team for working hard all night while running two cars. We had a lot of speed right up top in the SCCT main event and that gives me a ton of confidence going into the Trophy Cup next week." After winning the High Sierra Industries Dash, Carrick blasted into the lead at the waving of the Darryck Fairbanks' green flag in the main event. The 22-year-old pulled away to a large lead throughout the course of the race shortened 25-lap feature. Several slow downs occurred, but Carrick never faltered up front and drove away from everybody to claim the checkered flag. Fresno's Caeden Steele put together a solid outing to cross the stripe in second, followed by San Jose's Tim Kaeding, who continued his impressive string of races. Aromas' Justin Sanders made a cameo appearance in the Snow Racing No. 7 and brought home a fourth-place result, while Hanford's DJ Netto earned his second straight top-five finish in Sprint Car Challenge Tour competition by crossing the line in fifth. Completing the top-10 in the SCCT finale were Pit Stop USA Hard Charger Colby Thornhill, who rocketed through the pack from 23rd to sixth, followed by Ashton Torgerson, Joey Ancona, Dylan Bloomfield and 22nd starter Sean Becker. A total of 36 cars competed at the Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup tune-up. Suisun City's Chance Grasty began the evening by earning his first Sierra Foothills Wine Services fast time of the year by clocking a 13.607 around the Thunderbowl Raceway. The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour returns to action on Saturday November 2nd at the Stockton Dirt Track. The 41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson marks the season finale for the SCCT 360s. Results Sprint Car Challenge Tour Faria Memorial Thunderbowl Raceway October 12, 2024 360 Sprints - 36 Entries A Feature 30 Laps 1. 83T-Tanner Carrick[1]; 2. 121-Caeden Steele[5]; 3. 0-Tim Kaeding[12]; 4. 7-Justin Sanders[4]; 5. 88N-DJ Netto[3]; 6. 19-Colby Thornhill[23]; 7. 02-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 8. 88A-Joey Ancona[8]; 9. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[17]; 10. 7B-Sean Becker[22]; 11. 2A-Austin Wood[14]; 12. 92-Andy Forsberg[11]; 13. 53-Kaleb Montgomery[21]; 14. 61-Travis Labat[19]; 15. 72W-Kurt Nelson[20]; 16. X1-Chance Grasty[7]; 17. 25S-Seth Standley[24]; 18. 41-Dominic Scelzi[2]; 19. 21X-Gauge Garcia[15]; 20. 9-Dustin Freitas[18]; 21. 10-Dominic Gorden[10]; 22. 21T-Cole Macedo[9]; 23. 94-Greg Decaires V[13]; 24. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen[6] B Feature 10 Laps 1. 53-Kaleb Montgomery[1]; 2. 7B-Sean Becker[4]; 3. 19-Colby Thornhill[7]; 4. 25S-Seth Standley[3]; 5. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[6]; 6. 21-Shane Hopkins[5]; 7. 50-Bryce Eames[2]; 8. 99T-Tanner Boul[13]; 9. 17C-Chris Bullock[11]; 10. 21E-Evan Burrola[9]; 11. 5R-Ryan Rocha[12]; 12. 21M-Michael Ing[10]; 13. (DNS) 94R-Corbin Rueschenberg Dash 6 Laps 1. 83T-Tanner Carrick[2]; 2. 41-Dominic Scelzi[1]; 3. 88N-DJ Netto[4]; 4. 7-Justin Sanders[8]; 5. 121-Caeden Steele[3]; 6. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen[6]; 7. X1-Chance Grasty[5]; 8. 88A-Joey Ancona[7] Heat 1 8 Laps 1. 88N-DJ Netto[1]; 2. 21T-Cole Macedo[3]; 3. 94-Greg Decaires V[2]; 4. X1-Chance Grasty[4]; 5. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[6]; 6. 50-Bryce Eames[7]; 7. (DNF) 9L-Luke Hayes[5]; 8. (DNF) 94R-Corbin Rueschenberg[8] Heat 2 8 Laps 1. 41-Dominic Scelzi[1]; 2. 92-Andy Forsberg[2]; 3. 83T-Tanner Carrick[4]; 4. 21X-Gauge Garcia[6]; 5. 61-Travis Labat[3]; 6. 7B-Sean Becker[7]; 7. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[5]; 8. 21M-Michael Ing[8]; 9. 5R-Ryan Rocha[9] Heat 3 8 Laps 1. 7-Justin Sanders[1]; 2. 10-Dominic Gorden[2]; 3. 88A-Joey Ancona[4]; 4. 2A-Austin Wood[6]; 5. 9-Dustin Freitas[3]; 6. 53-Kaleb Montgomery[5]; 7. 21-Shane Hopkins[7]; 8. 21E-Evan Burrola[9]; 9. 99T-Tanner Boul[8] Heat 4 8 Laps 1. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen[2]; 2. 0-Tim Kaeding[3]; 3. 121-Caeden Steele[4]; 4. 02-Ashton Torgerson[1]; 5. 72W-Kurt Nelson[6]; 6. 25S-Seth Standley[5]; 7. 19-Colby Thornhill[7]; 8. 17C-Chris Bullock[8] Qualifying 1 2 Laps 1. X1-Chance Grasty, 00:13.607[2]; 2. 83T-Tanner Carrick, 00:13.659[1]; 3. 88N-DJ Netto, 00:13.775[7]; 4. 41-Dominic Scelzi, 00:13.777[3]; 5. 94-Greg Decaires V, 00:13.819[13]; 6. 92-Andy Forsberg, 00:14.002[11]; 7. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:14.016[16]; 8. 61-Travis Labat, 00:14.048[4]; 9. 9L-Luke Hayes, 00:14.062[9]; 10. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte, 00:14.065[15]; 11. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield, 00:14.099[17]; 12. 21X-Gauge Garcia, 00:14.139[8]; 13. 5-Cole Danell, 00:14.147[14]; 14. 7B-Sean Becker, 00:14.206[18]; 15. 94R-Corbin Rueschenberg, 00:14.257[6]; 16. 21M-Michael Ing, 00:14.279[12]; 17. 50-Bryce Eames, 00:14.416[10]; 18. 5R-Ryan Rocha, 00:14.461[5] Qualifying 2 2 Laps 1. 88A-Joey Ancona, 00:13.805[4]; 2. 121-Caeden Steele, 00:13.870[18]; 3. 7-Justin Sanders, 00:13.911[7]; 4. 02-Ashton Torgerson, 00:13.941[11]; 5. 10-Dominic Gorden, 00:13.942[10]; 6. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen, 00:14.005[17]; 7. 9-Dustin Freitas, 00:14.009[5]; 8. 0-Tim Kaeding, 00:14.073[16]; 9. 53-Kaleb Montgomery, 00:14.136[15]; 10. 25S-Seth Standley, 00:14.151[1]; 11. 2A-Austin Wood, 00:14.164[12]; 12. 4-Jonathan Allard, 00:14.171[14]; 13. 21-Shane Hopkins, 00:14.210[8]; 14. 19-Colby Thornhill, 00:14.223[6]; 15. 99T-Tanner Boul, 00:14.370[3]; 16. 72W-Kurt Nelson, 00:14.403[9]; 17. 21E-Evan Burrola, 00:14.531[2]; 18. 17C-Chris Bullock, 00:14.720[13]
SCCT set for penultimate race of the season Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway
Tulare, CA…Fresh off an exciting race in Hanford last week the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ventures back down to the Central Valley for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial this Saturday at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway. It will be the penultimate show of the SCCT campaign and the first visit to Tulare since 2022. The action-packed evening of racing is the final opportunity for drivers to get laps at Thunderbowl Raceway prior to the 30th Trophy Cup next week. The October 12th event also showcases the NARC 410 Sprint Cars, plus RaceSaver Sprints, and has long been a cornerstone on the Thunderbowl Raceway schedule. Chris Faria was an up and coming driver who was the youngest of five children to Danny Sr. & Arlet Faria. He grew up on their farm in Tipton and was known as the prankster of the family. Chris unfortunately lost his life at the age of 21 during a farming accident and his memory has been kept alive with a memorial race at the Thunderbowl Raceway ever since. Brian was the oldest of the five Faria children and was taken from us in January of 2006 during an accident while driving on a highway. Brian enjoyed helping out with the track preparation at the Thunderbowl, as he drove the water truck and the grader among other things. "We look forward to hosting the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial on Saturday," track GM Josh Miller said. "It's always one of the big events at Thunderbowl Raceway and having three Winged Sprint Car divisions should make for a great night of racing. We hope everyone will come out on October 12th and then stay for the Trophy Cup next week." With two races left in the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour season Auburn's Andy Forsberg continues to maintain a large 114-point advantage at the top of the standings. The 48-year-old veteran brought home a consistent top-10 last week in Hanford and hopes for more of the same this Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway. Leading Garth Moore Insurance Rookie of the Year contender Braden Chiaramonte will get some valuable laps at the Thunderbowl on Saturday in prep for next weeks Trophy Cup. The 17-year-old goes into the Faria Memorial ranking second in the SCCT points and has shown the ability to be aggressive when needed, a perfect recipe for success in Tulare. Oakley's Dylan Bloomfield, Placerville's Shane Hopkins and Roseville's Colby Copeland round out the top-five in points going into the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. Ranking six through 10 are Livermore's Travis Labat, Hanford's Michael Faccinto, Yuba City's Seth Standley, Aromas' Justin Sanders and Mesa, Arizona's Corbin Rueschenberg. Tickets and Details: Adult Grandstand tickets for the Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up at Thunderbowl Raceway this Saturday cost $40, while Bleacher tickets are $35. Senior and child pricing is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day. The front grandstand gate will open at 4pm with the pit meeting held at 5pm and cars on track at 5:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow. The muffler rule will follow track protocols at Thunderbowl Raceway, which mirrors the NARC 410 Series rule. Flowmaster, SpinTech, Schoenfeld 14272735-78 or Extreme mufflers only. The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. For those who can't make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season. More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com - Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360. …… Remaining Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC) Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
SCCT set for penultimate race of the season Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway
Fresh off an exciting race in Hanford last week the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ventures back down to the Central Valley for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial this Saturday at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.
THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY HOSTS NARC SPRINT CARS FOR RESCHEDULED CHRIS & BRIAN FARIA MEMORIAL ON SATURDAY
(10/7/24 - Ben Deatherage) Tulare, CA ... The cars and stars of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series are gearing up for their final appearance at Thunderbowl Raceway in 2024 with the highly anticipated running of the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. This is the last chance to witness the 900+ horsepower machines tear up the monster cushion "claymaker" factory facility this season. "Tulare's been one of my favorite tracks and fits my driving style of running the top where the cushion develops," stated current Rookie of the Year points leader Caeden Steele, who placed third in the last Tulare installment. "We've been getting some good runs this year and just need to step it up and get that first NARC win and I think Tulare would be a great place to do it." The Faria Memorial marks the 20th show of the 65th Anniversary season for the Northern Auto Racing Club and the second trip to the Thunderbowl this year. This event was initially slated for early May before lousy weather washed out the night. Fortunately, the series and the track were able to work it into the schedule before year end. The race is run in memory of two members of the storied Faria family. Chris unfortunately passed away in a farming accident in 1993, and Brian was tragically killed in an automobile crash in early 2006. This is the first time since 2021 that NARC has been a part of the Faria Memorial. The companion divisions for the evening will be the Sprint Car Challenge Tour/Kings of Thunder 360 Sprints and the Western RaceSaver Sprints. Who To Watch The championship has been a nail-biting battle for practically the entire season. Justin Sanders and Cole Macedo have been fiercely competing for the title of King of the West, like two prize fighters. As they head into Tulare, the two have some comparative stats, such as average finishes at the track, with Sanders boasting an average of 12.500 in eight starts and Macedo a 12.333 in three feature showings. The Aromas pilot aboard the Mittry Motorsports #2X has a narrow seven-point advantage ahead of the current runner-up Macedo, from Lemoore, in the Tarlton Motorsports #21X entry. But Sanders is the only one of the two with a podium when he achieved a third in the 2023 Dennis Roth Classic. However, Macedo was fourth on the last visit to the facility, while Sanders was 11th. The current point standings leader won the first of two main events of the Morrie Williams Memorial last weekend, while Macedo won the overall event based on his finishes. Back in May, at Tulare, the above-mentioned Rookie of the Year contender, Steele, showed the Sprint Car world that he was looking for a legit threat to win some races. It was the second time the Easton teenager landed on the podium this season. Other Rookies looking to hit pay dirt include Lemoore's Gauge Garcia, aboard the Keller Motorsports #2K, and Dominic Gorden of Clovis. Gorden is the only one of the trio to score a NARC feature victory this season. The last time the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series visited Tulare, Shane Golobic hoisted the winner's check above his head. It has thus far been the only time that the Matt Wood Racing #17W pilot occupied victory lane in 2024 with the series. But one thing is sure: never sleep on the talents of Shane and his crew chief brother Dustin Golobic, as they are a force to reckon with no matter what's running at the Thunderbowl. D.J. Netto has just one lone NARC win at Tulare in 2015 but would love to be back in victory lane. The last time the Hanford driver was at the famed 1/3-mile clay oval with the series he was tenth. That was the best run with the group for the 2019 tour champ since coming back to the track, where he suffered an injury that nearly ended his career when his collarbone was shattered in late October of 2022. Dominic Scelzi has had much success at "The Bowl" over the years, with three trips to victory lane, including the most recent running of the Faria Memorial in 2021. Look for the two-time NARC champion from Fresno to be on the charge. Some other contenders making the trip to be on the lookout for include 2017 NARC champion Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Oakley's Dylan Bloomfield, Rio Oso rising star Landon Brooks in the Bates-Hamilton Racing #42X, Benicia's Billy Aton, Nick Parker of Chico, and Jarrett Soares from Gilroy, Jacksonville, Iowa native Austin McCarl in the famed Country Builders Construction #88, Tipton's Dawson Faria, and more! Fan & Competitor Info Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds at 620 South K Street in Tulare, California. Grandstand Tickets are $40.00 for Adults, Seniors $38.00, Kids (6-12) $20.00, and 5 and Under are FREE. Bleacher Tickets are $35.00 for Adults, $33.00 for Seniors, Kids (6-12) $18.00, and 5 and Under are FREE. Pit Gates open at 1:30 PM, and Front Gates open at 4:00 PM. Qualifying gets underway around 6:00 PM. Additional information can be found at www.thunderbowlraceway.com. The NARC racing format includes qualifying, four 8-lap heat races, an exciting six-lap trophy dash, a 12-lap last chance race, and a 30-lap main event. The NARC 410 Sprint Series is the leading 410 Sprint Car tour west of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1960, it has enthralled countless thousands of fans from tracks up and down the Pacific Coast. For more information, visit its website at www.narc410.com The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires and Floracing.com. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, Diversified Machine Inc., Jim Allen Promotions, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, Lifeline LLC, Maxim Racing Products, Mettec Titanium, Pyrotect, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Scelzi Enterprises, SCI Racing Products, Starr Property Management, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. NARC 410 SPRINT CARS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (AFTER 19 EVENTS IN 23-RACE SERIES - 10/7/24) Justin Sanders, Aromas - 2463 Cole Macedo, Lemoore - 2456 Bud Kaeding, Campbell - 2381 Caeden Steele, Fresno (R) - 2375 Dylan Bloomfield, Oakley - 2351 Gauge Garcia, Lemoore (R) - 2336 Nick Parker, Chico - 2298 Justyn Cox, Clarksburg - 2253 Dominic Gorden, Clovis (R) - 2182 Billy Aton, Benicia - 1975 Chase Johnson, Penngrove - 1972 Tanner Carrick, Lincoln - 1808 Shane Golobic, Fremont - 1483 Dominic Scelzi, Fresno - 1483 John Clark, Windsor - 1439 Sean Becker, Roseville - 1346 DJ Netto, Hanford - 1340 Tanner Holmes, Jacksonville, OR - 1320 Jarrett Soares - Gilroy - 1207 Burt Foland Jr - San Jose - 1164 Upcoming Events: October 25th - Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway (Bakersfield) - October Classic October 26th- Kings Speedway (Hanford) - Anthony Simone Classic November 2nd - Stockton Dirt Track - Tribute to Gary Patterson Triple Crown w/SCCT & Hunt Wingless Tour November 3rd - Brookside County Club (Stockton) - Championship Celebration Awards Banquet
Justin Sanders makes late move to net Cotton Classic at Kings Speedway
Hanford, CA…Justin Sanders and car owner Dale Miller continued their fantastic season on Friday at Kings Speedway in Hanford, as the Aromas driver captured an entertaining Cotton Classic with the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. It marked the sixth win in eight SCCT starts for Sanders this year and was his initial triumph in the Penny Newman Grain Cotton Classic. He also began the evening by earning the Sierra Foothills Wine Services Fast Time Award. "It feels great to get another win for Dale and Tara Miller here tonight at Kings Speedway," Sanders commented on the victory lane podium. "This track was perfect tonight and that made for some great racing. Luckily, I was able to get by Dominic Gorden there and score the win." Gorden was shot out of a cannon at the beginning of the SCCT feature, as he blasted under Tanner Holmes and Dominic Scelzi to grab the lead by the time one lap had been completed. Sanders moved into second not long after and began to pace Gorden as lapped traffic came into play. A multiple groove surface was given to drivers in the main event and made for outstanding competition all throughout the field. Gorden did a great job out front fending off Sanders, until traffic bunched up the leaders around the halfway point. Fresno's Dominic Scelzi also moved in and joined the party, making it a ferocious three-car battle up front. With 21 laps complete Sanders finally made the move to charge out front, as Gorden and Scelzi then fought for the runner up position. Scelzi had the opening to grab the spot but hopped over the right rear of lapped car Dylan Bloomfield in turn two, which put a tough end to his race. Sanders led the remainder to bring home his 14th career Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour win. Gorden crossed the stripe in second, followed by Pit Stop USA Hard Charger Cole Macedo, who started from position number 13. Tanner Holmes and DJ Netto completed the top five. Netto put on a tremendous show in the main event, following a trip to the work area during the pace laps, which took away his original starting spot, which was the pole. The Hanford driver came from dead last and ran as high as fourth at one point. Finishing sixth through 10th in the feature were Kaleb Montgomery, Andy Forsberg, Braden Chiaramonte, Brooklyn Holland and Shane Hopkins. The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour returns to action this coming Saturday October 12th at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The annual Faria Memorial marks the final tune-up prior to Trophy Cup and the penultimate round of the SCCT campaign. Results Sprint Car Challenge Tour Cotton Classic Kings Speedway October 4, 2024 SCCT 360 Sprints - 28 Entries A Feature 30 Laps 1. 4SA-Justin Sanders[5]; 2. 10-Dominic Gorden[4]; 3. 21T-Cole Macedo[13]; 4. 18T-Tanner Holmes[2]; 5. 88N-DJ Netto[1]; 6. 73-Kaleb Montgomery[12]; 7. 92-Andy Forsberg[6]; 8. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[11]; 9. 2-Brooklyn Holland[17]; 10. 21-Shane Hopkins[18]; 11. 121-Caeden Steele[9]; 12. 18-Grant Champlin[16]; 13. 25S-Seth Standley[7]; 14. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen[20]; 15. 67G-Grant Duinkerken[10]; 16. 23T-George Tristao Jr[15]; 17. 4J-Tuesday Calderwood[23]; 18. 21E-Evan Burrola[14]; 19. (DNF) 41S-Dominic Scelzi[3]; 20. (DNF) 5R-Ryan Rocha[19]; 21. (DNF) 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[21]; 22. (DNF) 54-Michael Faccinto[22]; 23. (DNF) 88-Austin McCarl[8]; 24. (DNS) 15-Cody Key B Feature 10 Laps 1. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[2]; 2. 54-Michael Faccinto[6]; 3. 4J-Tuesday Calderwood[5]; 4. 15-Cody Key[3]; 5. 36B-Kevin Barnes Sr[4]; 6. 9-Adrianna DeMartini[8]; 7. (DNS) 2K-Gauge Garcia; 8. (DNS) 61-Travis Labat Dash 6 Laps 1. 88N-DJ Netto[5]; 2. 18T-Tanner Holmes[1]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[4]; 4. 10-Dominic Gorden[8]; 5. 4SA-Justin Sanders[7]; 6. 92-Andy Forsberg[6]; 7. 25S-Seth Standley[2]; 8. 88-Austin McCarl[3] Heat 1 8 Laps 1. 18T-Tanner Holmes[2]; 2. 121-Caeden Steele[1]; 3. 4SA-Justin Sanders[4]; 4. 21T-Cole Macedo[3]; 5. 2-Brooklyn Holland[5]; 6. 15-Cody Key[6]; 7. (DNF) 54-Michael Faccinto[7] Heat 2 8 Laps 1. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[1]; 2. 10-Dominic Gorden[4]; 3. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[3]; 4. 21E-Evan Burrola[2]; 5. 21-Shane Hopkins[5]; 6. 36B-Kevin Barnes Sr[7]; 7. (DNS) 61-Travis Labat Heat 3 8 Laps | 00:01:57.788 1. 88-Austin McCarl[1]; 2. 67G-Grant Duinkerken[2]; 3. 25S-Seth Standley[4]; 4. 23T-George Tristao Jr[3]; 5. 5R-Ryan Rocha[5]; 6. 4J-Tuesday Calderwood[6]; 7. (DNF) 9-Adrianna DeMartini[7] Heat 4 8 Laps | 00:04:21.938 1. 92-Andy Forsberg[1]; 2. 88N-DJ Netto[4]; 3. 73-Kaleb Montgomery[7]; 4. 18-Grant Champlin[3]; 5. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen[6]; 6. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[5]; 7. (DNF) 2K-Gauge Garcia[2] Qualifying 1. 4SA-Justin Sanders, 00:14.264[19]; 2. 10-Dominic Gorden, 00:14.294[15]; 3. 25S-Seth Standley, 00:14.335[25]; 4. 88N-DJ Netto, 00:14.402[2]; 5. 121-Caeden Steele, 00:14.411[7]; 6. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 00:14.445[4]; 7. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:14.450[24]; 8. 92-Andy Forsberg, 00:14.573[13]; 9. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:14.624[5]; 10. 21E-Evan Burrola, 00:14.656[23]; 11. 67G-Grant Duinkerken, 00:14.665[21]; 12. 2K-Gauge Garcia, 00:14.677[26]; 13. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:14.716[3]; 14. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte, 00:14.756[10]; 15. 23T-George Tristao Jr, 00:14.758[14]; 16. 18-Grant Champlin, 00:14.804[12]; 17. 2-Brooklyn Holland, 00:14.818[20]; 18. 21-Shane Hopkins, 00:14.873[8]; 19. 5R-Ryan Rocha, 00:14.922[6]; 20. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield, 00:14.939[1]; 21. 15-Cody Key, 00:15.029[28]; 22. 61-Travis Labat, 00:15.122[17]; 23. 4J-Tuesday Calderwood, 00:15.123[18]; 24. 38N-Kyle Rasmussen, 00:15.220[9]; 25. 54-Michael Faccinto, 00:15.249[16]; 26. 36B-Kevin Barnes Sr, 00:15.257[11]; 27. 9-Adrianna DeMartini, 00:15.260[22]; 28. (DQ) 73-Kaleb Montgomery, 00:15.260[27]
Cotton Classic on deck for Sprint Car Challenge Tour at Kings Speedway Friday
Hanford, CA…As the season begins to wind down the Sprint Car Challenge Tour is poised to head for the Kings Speedway in Hanford this Friday October 4th. The 39th annual "Cotton Classic" presented by Penny Newman Grain is the third to last race of the campaign for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour. This Friday also begins a busy and much-anticipated month of October for Sprint Car racing in the Golden State. The Cotton Classic has been one of the long-standing and prestigious showcases in the Central Valley over the years. Apart from 2014, it has been held at the Kings County Fairgrounds venue every season since the mid-1980's. This weekend's huge double header in Hanford also includes the "Morrie Williams Memorial" on Saturday night showcasing the NARC 410 Sprint Cars. Fresh off his initial Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory of the season, Auburn's Andy Forsberg goes into Hanford holding a large 110-point lead in the standings. The driver of the Pacific Highway Rentals No. 92 is looking to claim the Russell Motorsports Double Down Bonus after locking up the Placerville Speedway title last month. If he brings home the SCCT title, it will mark championship 28 for Mr. Excitement and he would walk away with $20,000 for winning both. El Cajon's Braden Chiaramonte will be gunning for a strong run at Kings Speedway on Friday aboard the Tiner-Hirst Ent. No. 94TH mount. The 17-year-old continues to rank second in the SCCT points and has been impressive throughout his Garth Moore Insurance Rookie campaign. Fellow youngster Dylan Bloomfield holds down third in the standings and has been knocking on the door of SCCT victory lane at times. The pilot of the Vertullo Racing No. 83v hopes to park it on Friday at the 39th annual Cotton Classic presented by Penny Newman Grain. Placerville's Shane Hopkins has put together the finest season of his Sprint Car career and is coming off a run from 19th to 5th at Petaluma, where he earned the Pit Stop USA Hard Charger Award. Hopkins has driven the High Sierra Industries No. 21 to six top five finishes in Sprint Car Challenge Tour competition. Rounding out the top 10 in points with three races remaining are Roseville's Colby Copeland, Livermore's Travis Labat, Hanford's Michael Faccinto, Yuba City's Seth Standley, Arizona racer Corbin Rueschenberg and Roseville's Sean Becker. Following the Cotton Classic in Hanford, SCCT will remain in the Central Valley for a date with Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare next week on Saturday October 12th. Tickets and Details: Adult tickets at Kings Speedway this Friday October 4th cost $25 while seniors, students and military with ID are $20. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1418070 or at the gate on Friday. Seating is general admission. The pit gate will open at 2pm, with the front grandstand gate opening at 5pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45pm with cars on track at 5:45. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow. The muffler rule will follow track protocols at Kings Speedway, which mirrors the NARC 410 Series rule. Flowmaster, SpinTech, Schoenfeld 14272735-78 or Extreme mufflers only. The Kings Speedway - Powered by Keller Motors is a 3/8-mile clay oval located on the Kings County Fairgrounds in Hanford, California. The physical address is 801 S. 10th Ave. Hanford, Ca 93230. For those who can't make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season. More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com - Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360. …… Remaining Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events Friday October 4: Kings Speedway in Hanford (39th annual Cotton Classic presented by Penny Newman Grain) Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC) Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
NARC SPRINT CARS ARE BACK IN ACTION SATURDAY AT THE MORRIE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL IN HANFORD
(9/30/24 - Ben Deatherage) Hanford, California ... After a long summer break, the 900+ horsepower fire-breathing monster machines of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series are set to return to battle on Saturday, October 5th, for the Morrie Williams Memorial. For fans from all over the Golden State craving heart-stopping and ground-pounding action at Kings Speedway, you don't want to miss this one, as there will be not one but two 20-lap features on the card. The Morrie Williams Memorial, a unique event run in honor of iconic California car owner Morrie Williams, features a format that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Established in 2020, the event runs twin main events, with an overall champion crowned at night's end. The first feature lineup is based on qualifying and heat race finishes. In contrast, the second main event is a complete inversion of the finishing order of the finish from the initial one. So, a driver that finished towards the back of the opening main could win the concluding feature. This twist adds an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the event. Past overall champions include Justin Sanders (2021 & 2023), Tim Kaeding (2020), and Corey Day (2022). "We're proud to be able to continue this twin feature event with the chance of two different winners on the same night," commented Ashley Smith, Morrie Williams' son-in-law and crew chief of the Williams Motorsports #0. "Morrie always enjoyed watching cars coming from the back and powering through for a win. This is a good way of honoring the legacy he put out there during his tenure as a Sprint Car owner over multiple decades." Contributing sponsors for the event include EMADCO Disposal, Roth Motorsports, Southern Pacific Farms, Bandey & Associates, Alviso Rock, and Hoosier Racing Tires. What makes these folks unique is that they have helped since the beginning of the event. The companion division for the evening will be the Southern California Dwarf Car Association. Who To Watch Justin Sanders will look to create some breathing room in the super tight championship for the King of the West title. The Aromas pilot leads both the point standings and the current win list with five victories. The driver of the Mittry Motorsports #2X entry is the defending event champion and earned his lone NARC win at Kings last year. Cole Macedo returns to his stomping grounds as the Lemoore native will look to add another NARC trophy to the cabinet for Tarlton Motorsports. Already a winner three times this season, there's no doubt the battle for the championship will be exciting as he currently trails by only three points after 18 NARC events. In the last race Macedo ran with NARC at Kings, he was second in the final feature of the Morrie. 2017 NARC champion Bud Kaeding will look to build off a pair of fourth-place finishes. No doubt it would be a sentimental win for the Campbell chauffeur as he raced for Morrie Williams for several seasons, as noted above. Since 2000, he has only won once at Kings with NARC, and that was in 2012. Justyn Cox of Roseville Easton teenager Caeden Steele has been close to opening his winning account with NARC. What better place to do it than on your "home turf"? Steele did compete at last year's Morrie Williams event and will look to improve off a Kings Speedway career-best twelfth. He still leads the charge in the Rookie of the Year Award race. Aboard the Dave and Debbie Vertullo #83V-fielded entry Bloomfield is also hunting for his first NARC win. The young man from Oakley has shown some speed over the last couple of seasons at the Hanford 3/8-mile oval and has a pair of Top 10 finishes at the facility, including a career-best sixth the previous year. Two-time NARC title winner Dominic Scelzi has won two Morrie Williams features over 2021 and 2020, respectively, but has yet to win the overall title. The Fresno phenom has five career NARC wins at Kings and the win in 2020 was aboard a Williams Motorsports car. A gaggle of other Golden State gassers will look to claim NARC glory on Saturday night. 2019 NARC champion D.J. Netto will no doubt be a favorite as the Hanford hot shoe won the second leg of the Morrie in 2023. Tim Kaeding would love to win his second career Morrie Williams championship. The San Jose driver and two-time NARC champion won the inaugural edition in 2020 aboard the Bates-Hamilton Racing #42X and will be behind the wheel of the Williams Motorsports #0 in this year's edition. Another notable is Fremont's Shane Golobic in the Matt Wood Racing #17W, who you can never count out of winning a marquee event. Two other young guns from the Central Valley that are also in the hunt for Rookie of the Year honors are Lemoore's Gauge Garcia, in the Keller Motorsports #2K, and Dominic Gorden from Clovis. Also expected to compete will be Billy Aton of Benicia, Chico traveler Nick Parker, Gilroy's Jarrett Soares, Sacramento's Kalib Henry, Landon Brooks of Yuba City, Dawson Faria from nearby Tipton, Kaleb Montgomery making the journey from Templeton, and more! Fan & Competitor Info Kings Speedway is located at the Kings Fairgrounds at 801 S 10th Avenue in Hanford, CA. Ticket prices are $30.00 for adults, $25.00 for Seniors/Military (with valid I.D.)/Students (7-17), and Kids (6 and under) are FREE. For online ticket purchases, log on to www.myracepass.com/tracks/1797/tickets/1417128. Additional information and start times will be available at www.racekingsspeedway.com. Pit Gates open at 1:00 pm. The NARC racing format includes qualifying, four 10-lap heat races, an exciting 6-lap trophy dash, a 12-lap last chance race, and two 20-lap Morrie Williams Memorial main events. The Morrie Williams Memorial at Kings Speedway can be live-streamed on Floracing.com. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires and Floracing.com. Associate and product award sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, Diversified Machine Inc., Jim Allen Promotions, Kaeding Performance Center, Kimo's Tropical Car Wash, KSE Racing Enterprises, Lifeline LLC, Maxim Racing Products, Mettec Titanium, Pyrotect, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Scelzi Enterprises, SCI Racing Products, Starr Property Management, System 1 Ignition, Ultra Lite Brakes, Williams Roofing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, and Winters Performance Products. NARC 410 SPRINT CARS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS (AFTER 18 EVENTS IN 23-RACE SERIES - 9/30/24) Justin Sanders, Aromas - 2321 Cole Macedo, Lemoore - 2318 Justyn Cox, Clarksburg - 2253 Bud Kaeding, Campbell - 2247 Caeden Steele, Fresno (R) - 2244 Dylan Bloomfield, Oakley - 2227 Gauge Garcia, Lemoore (R) - 2206 Nick Parker, Chico - 2176 Dominic Gorden, Clovis (R) - 2054 Chase Johnson, Penngrove - 1972 Billy Aton, Benicia - 1843 Tanner Carrick, Lincoln - 1808 John Clark, Windsor (R) - 1439 Shane Golobic, Fremont - 1364 Dominic Scelzi, Fresno - 1327 DJ Netto, Hanford - 1211 Sean Becker, Roseville - 1209 Jarrett Soares - Gilroy - 1207 Tanner Holmes, Jacksonville, OR - 1200 Burt Foland Jr., San Jose - 11164 Upcoming Events: October 12th - Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare) - Chris & Brian Faria Memorial w/SCCT October 25th - Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway (Bakersfield) - October Classic October 26th- Kings Speedway (Hanford) - Anthony Simone Classic November 2nd - Stockton Dirt Track - Tribute to Gary Patterson Triple Crown w/SCCT & Hunt Wingless Tour November 3rd - Brookside County Club (Stockton) - Championship Celebration Awards Banquet
SCCT season resumes with 13th annual Adobe Cup in Petaluma Saturday
Petaluma, CA…For the third consecutive season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is primed to sanction the $5,000-to-win "Adobe Cup" at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 21st. The evening of family fun at the 13th annual Adobe Cup marks the final season appearance for SCCT at Sonoma County's longest running entertainment venue. Following this Saturday's outing the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will have just three events remaining in 2024. Adding to the excitement at the event will be the annual Bob McCoy Super Stock Memorial. The familiar Petaluma 3/8-mile oval routinely produces thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing, as lapped traffic can create some of the most frenetic competition of any venue on tour. Please note the facility features an earlier start time, with the Pit Meeting at 4pm and cars on track at 4:30. "We look forward to having the Sprint Car Challenge Tour as part of the 13th annual Adobe Cup this weekend," said Petaluma Promoter Rick Faeth. "Petaluma Speedway doesn't hold as many Winged Sprint Car shows nowadays, but the fans have certainly flocked to the track when we have. The Bob McCoy Memorial has also become a big stock car race, so we think this will be a superb two division program for everyone to attend." This Saturday's Adobe Cup marks the first event for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour since finishing up Speedweek in July. Fresh off wrapping up the Placerville Speedway title last week, Andy Forsberg heads into Petaluma Speedway holding a 74-point lead in the SCCT standings. The Auburn driver is searching to bring home the Russell Motorsports Inc. Double Down Bonus if he can also secure the tour championship. Forsberg, who captured SCCT Speedweek, will be in search of his first Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory of the season to try and fend off young Braden Chiaramonte for the title. The El Cajon driver had spent time atop the standings, until encountering issues during SCCT Speedweek. Chiaramonte claimed a SCCT triumph at Antioch in June and will look to grab another at the Adobe Cup. Oakley's Dylan Bloomfield, Roseville's Colby Copeland and Placerville's Shane Hopkins round out the top five in points going into the Adobe Cup. Hopkins has been one of the more consistent drivers throughout California when it comes to Winged 360 racing this year. More drivers looking to take on the famed Petaluma gumbo will include Livermore's Travis Labat, Roseville's Sean Becker and Jodie Robinson, Cotati's Jake Haulot, Sebastopol's Bradley Terrell, Windsor's John Clarke, Chico's Brad Bumgarner, Dunnigan's Luke Hayes and others. Tickets and Details: Adult tickets at Petaluma Speedway this Saturday September 21st cost $25 while seniors, juniors and military with ID are $22. Kids 6-11 will be $10, with five and under being admitted free. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1869/tickets/1416915 or at the gate on Saturday. Seating is general admission. The pit gate will open at noon, with the front grandstand gate opening at 4pm. The pit meeting will be held at 4pm with cars on track at 4:30. Hot laps, Sierra Foothills Wine Services qualifying, and racing will follow. The event will follow the standard SCCT muffler rule, which is either the Large Flowmaster or Large Spintech Muffler as described in the rulebook. The Petaluma Speedway is located in the southern part of the wine country at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, California. More info on the track can be found at http://www.petaluma-speedway.com For those who can't make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D&D Roofing, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour is operated under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, which also manages the Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, RMI can be reached at 530-344-7592 or office@sprintcarchallengetour.com More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at our official website www.sprintcarchallengetour.com - Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360. …… Upcoming Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour events Saturday September 21: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 13th annual Adobe Cup) Friday October 4: Kings Speedway in Hanford (39th annual Cotton Classic) Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Faria Memorial/ Trophy Cup Tune-Up w/NARC) Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC)
Thunderbowl’s Dennis Roth Classic Ready to Offer $83,000 Payday
A three-week stay in the "Golden State" wraps up in a huge way this weekend (Sept. 20-21) at Tulare, CA's Thunderbowl Raceway. The third annual Dennis Roth Classic is set to serve up a beefy $83,000 payday to the winner of the finale as a nod to Roth's car number.
Lucrative Dennis Roth Classic invades Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend
Tulare, CA…The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their only Thunderbowl Raceway appearance of the season this Friday and Saturday. Extra awards and money will be on the line at the annual Dennis Roth Classic, including a payday of $83,000 to the winner come Saturday night. Please note, tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day. Watertown, Connecticut's David Gravel leads the World of Outlaws standings into the Dennis Roth Classic on the strength of 13 wins this season. Central Valley favorite Carson Macedo ranks second in the points and captured a big triumph recently at the Tom Tarlton Classic in nearby Hanford. Macedo will now look to bring home the big money at Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend and try to chip away at Gravel's lead. Previous Thunderbowl Raceway WOO winners Donny Schatz and Gio Scelzi sit third and fourth respectively, while the hottest driver on tour, Buddy Kofoid, rounds out the top five. The driver of the famed Roth Motorsports No. 83 will be gunning to give owners Dennis and Teresa Roth a huge victory at the race put on in their honor. A robust field of Winged 410 Sprint Cars is certain to fill the Thunderbowl pit area on both Friday and Saturday. More drivers set to tackle the one-third mile oval with the "Greatest Show on Dirt" will include Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders, Cole Macedo, Bill Balog, Shane Golobic, Tim Kaeding, DJ Netto, Austin McCarl and many more. Roth Motorsports will also be adding some tasty awards during the night final night of the Dennis Roth Classic on Saturday. Fast time will go home with 10 pounds of choice New York Steaks, while heat race winners claim a cooler filled with 20 pounds of choice Tri-Tip. The Dash winner receives a cooler filled with 10 pounds of choice New York Steaks. The A-main winner not only pockets a cool $83,000, but they will also walk away with a cooler filled with 30 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks. The runner up will get a cooler filled with 20 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks and third place receives a cooler filled with 10 pounds of choice Ribeye Steaks. The 1998 Roth Motorsports Knoxville Nationals winning car will be on hand with driver Danny Lasoski pacing the field. Saturday night will also feature a special autograph session with several drivers taking part. Special thanks to Promoter Steve Faria with System 1 and System 1 Pro Ignition, General Manager Josh Miller, along with all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, General Manager Craig Borba at Garton Tractor, Double "D" Towing and JD Heiskel & Company. For more info on the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.

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