Watsonville Speedway Race Track in Watsonville, California, USA

Watsonville Speedway races Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Four Bangers, and Dwarf Cars.

Formerly known as Ocean Speedway.

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Email: rob@watsonvillespeedway.com
Phone: 831-688-7223
Surface: 1/4 mile clay oval

2601 E Lake Ave
Watsonville, California, 95076 USA
lat: 36.951992, lng: -121.734223
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Watsonville Speedway Dirt Track Racing Schedule

Schedules are known to change without warning, double check with race track before heading out.

Fri, Mar 20

2026-03-202026-03-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, Four Bangers, Police n Pursuit, WMR - Ocean SpeedwayDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Mar 27

2026-03-272026-03-27EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby Stocks, Four BangersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Apr 3

2026-04-032026-04-03EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgExtravavganza - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Apr 10

2026-04-102026-04-10EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, South Bay Dwarf Cars, 410 Non-Wing Sprint CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Apr 17

2026-04-172026-04-17EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgGiuliani Construction Night - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby Stocks, Four BangersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Apr 24

2026-04-242026-04-24EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgLittle League Night - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, Hobby Stocks, Police n Pursuit, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, May 1

2026-05-012026-05-01EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgMexican Heritage Night - NARC King of the West Sprints, Hobby Stocks, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, May 8

2026-05-082026-05-08EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgMother's Day at the Races - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, May 15

2026-05-152026-05-15EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFirst Responder's Night at the Races - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, Hobby Stocks, Four Bangers, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, May 29

2026-05-292026-05-29EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgClass of 2026 - Senior Night - NARC King of the West Sprints, Hobby Stocks, WMR - Ocean SpeedwayDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jun 5

2026-06-052026-06-05EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgJoe Brechel Memorial Race - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jun 12

2026-06-122026-06-12EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Sat, Jun 20

2026-06-202026-06-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgJohnny Key Classic - Sprint Car Challenge Tour, BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association, West Coast ProStocks, Four BangersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jun 26

2026-06-262026-06-26EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Four Bangers, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jul 10

2026-07-102026-07-10EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, 410 Non-Wing Sprint CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jul 17

2026-07-172026-07-17EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgNight #1 of the 16th Howard Kaeding Classic - NARC King of the West Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby StocksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Sat, Jul 18

2026-07-182026-07-18EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgNight # 2 of the 16th Howard Kaeding Classic - NARC King of the West Sprints, BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association, Hobby Stocks, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jul 24

2026-07-242026-07-24EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Jul 31

2026-07-312026-07-31EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgHall of Fame Night - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby Stocks, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Aug 7

2026-08-072026-08-07EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgTerry Traub Memorial Race - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby Stocks, Police n PursuitDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Aug 14

2026-08-142026-08-14EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, Hobby Stocks, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Aug 21

2026-08-212026-08-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFan Appreciation Night - Ocean 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Four BangersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Aug 28

2026-08-282026-08-28EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgFriday Night Lights - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf CarsDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Sep 25

2026-09-252026-09-25EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgChampionship Night - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Car, Hobby Stocks, Four BangersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Thu, Oct 1

2026-10-012026-10-01EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgPettit Kick-off PartyDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Fri, Oct 2

2026-10-022026-10-02EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgNight #1 of the Pettit Shootout - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby StocksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

Sat, Oct 3

2026-10-032026-10-03EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpgNight # 2 of Pettit Shootout - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby StocksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatsonville Speedway831-688-7223https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Watsonville/Watsonville Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/163.jpg$2601 E Lake Ave Watsonville, California, 95076 USA

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SCCT announces return to Watsonville Speedway
Watsonville, CA…The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour has revealed an update to its schedule of events, with the 66th running of the Johnny Key Classic added to the slate. The SCCT 360s are eager to be back at the newly rebranded Watsonville Speedway for one night only this season on Saturday June 20th. The Johnny Key Classic originally started out at the paved San Jose Speedway following the passing of driver Johnny Key during a racing crash in Cincinnati, Ohio during the 1954 season. It moved to the fairgrounds dirt track in 1978 and had been a staple at the speedway until the closing of the dirt oval in 1999. After several years sitting idle, Watsonville Speedway decided to bring the event back in 2007 when the Ocean Sprints came into existence. This year marks the 20th consecutive season that it is held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds facility. It will be the first Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour show at the track since 2023. Previous winners of the Key Classic in SCCT competition have included Dominic Scelzi on two occasions, along with Shane Golobic. Thanks to the support of www.shopkylelarson.com all main events with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour are once again a minimum of $3,000-to-win/ $400-to-start this season. It all gets underway with the Thrill on the Hill at Placerville Speedway on April 4th. Sprint Car Challenge Tour 2026 Championship Point Fund 1. $10,000 2. $9,000 3. $8,000 4. $7,000 5. $6,000 6. $5,000 7. $4,000 8. $3,000 9. $2,000 10. $1,000 If you can't make it to the track every SCCT event in 2026 can be seen live via www.calidirt.tv Be sure to also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarchallengetour and follow on X https://x.com/360SCCT for the latest breaking news regarding SCCT. You can also find us on Instagram by searching scct360. …… Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour 2026 Schedule Saturday April 4: Placerville Speedway (Thrill on the Hill) Saturday April 25: Merced Speedway (Clash on the High Banks) Sunday May 24: Marysville Raceway (26th annual Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial) Saturday May 30: Placerville Speedway (2nd annual Davy Thomas Memorial) Saturday June 13: Petaluma Speedway (Wings Over Wine Country) Saturday June 20: Watsonville Speedway (66th Johnny Key Classic) (Western Sprint Tour Speedweek) Friday July 17: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (13th annual Tyler and Chuck Wolf Memorial) Saturday July 18: Placerville Speedway (Gold Pan Rampage) Monday July 20: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon Tuesday July 21: Coos Bay Speedway Wednesday July 22: Cottage Grove Speedway Friday July 24: Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington (Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals Opener) Saturday July 25: Skagit Speedway ($26,000-to-win Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals Finale) Sunday July 26: Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington (Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale Speedweek Finale) Saturday October 3: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (KRC Safety Night at the Races) Saturday October 17: Petaluma Speedway (15th annual $5,000-to-win Adobe Cup) Saturday November 7: Stockton Dirt Track (43rd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson)