BCRA Midget Lites Tentative 2012 Schedule

April 14 Placerville Speedway, Placerville, CA

April 28 Placerville Speedway w/ King of the West

May 5 Placerville Speedway

June 2 Placerville Speedway

July 14 Petaluma Speedway, Petaluma, CA

July 21 Antioch Speedway, Antioch, CA

August 4 Placerville 25th Annual Jack London Bash Picnic & Hall of Fame

August 11 Petaluma

September 22 Placerville

October 27 Chowchilla Speedway,  Chowchilla, CA Pumpkin Cup

Visit www.bcraracing.com for complete information and schedules.

Rocky Mountain Midgets Announce 2012 Schedule

The Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) recently announced their 15 race slate 2012, with races in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico and Wyoming.


Their season gets underway on March 16-17 at the 1/4-mile Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, TX and will be sanction by POWRi and co-sanctioned by the RMMRA with a $50,000.00 purse.


2012 Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association Schedule
March   
16-17     Cowtown Speedway; Kennedale, TX   $50,000.00 Purse   POWRI/RMMRA
May    
12          I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO                    1/4 Mile Dirt
           
19           El Paso County Fairgrounds; Calhan, CO      1/3 Mile Dirt
             
26-27       Aztec Speedway; Aztec, N.M.                 3/8 Mile Dirt  $9,000.00 Purse
June
9               I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO
16             El Paso County Fairgrounds; Calhan, CO
July
04             Phillips County Raceway; Holyoke, CO
21             El Paso County Fairgrounds; Calhan, CO
27             Phillips County Raceway; Holyoke, CO     **Double Points**
28             I-76 Speedway; Ft. Morgan, CO    **Double Points**
August
17-18       Sweetwater Events; Rocksprings, WY 1/4 Mile Dirt    $9,000.00 Purse
25             El Paso County Fairgrounds; Calhan, CO

USAC Western Classic Racing Series 2012 Dirt Schedule

April 20 Ocean Speedway – Watsonville, CA
June 15 Ocean Speedway*
June 16 Santa Maria Speedway – Santa Maria, CA*
July 6 Ocean Speedway Howard Kaeding Classic w/ USAC-WS Midgets
August 3 Silver Dollar Speedway – Chico, CA Wayne Sue Classic
August 4 Placerville Speedway – Placerville, CA Mike McCreary Classic
August 10 Ocean Speedway*
August 11 Santa Maria Speedway*
September 1 Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA* Louie Vermeil Classic
September 2 Calistoga Speedway* Louie Vermeil Classic
September 5 Silver Dollar Speedway* Tiner Family Classic
* = USAC/CRA co-sanctioned event
There are also TBA dates in March and May.

USAC Western States Midgets Add May 19 Race Date to Schedule

The USAC Western States Midgets have added a race to their 2012 Dirt schedule, May 19 at the 3/8-mile Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway in Hanford, CA.

The USAC Midgets return to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA for two races, the Mini Gold Cup (March 23-24) and the Gold Cup Race of Champions (September 6-7), both on the same bill as the World of Outlaws Sprints Cars, as well as returning/debuting at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA on July 6 for the Howard Kaeding Classic. The last Midget race at Ocean was in 2006, of which Gregg Bragg won in a Stealth/Honda. The Midgets return for the 5th Annual Louie Vermeill Classic at Calistoga Speedway on Labor Day weekend as well, in what has become a can't-miss event.

The USAC Western States Midgets also return to Bakersfield Speedway in Oildale on April 7 and September 22, as well as Santa Maria Speedway on May 12 and August 4 and the 1/3-mile Chowchilla Speedway for the Pumpkin Cup on October 27.

USAC Western States DIRT Midgets 2012 Schedule
March 16-17  Silver Dollar Speedway - Chico, CA
April 7 Bakersfield Speedway, Oildale, CA
May 12 Santa Maria Speedway, Santa Maria, CA
May 19 Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway, Hanford, CA
July 6 Ocean Speedway - Watsonville, CA
August 4 Santa Maria Speedway
September 1-2 Calistoga Speedway
September 6-7 Silver Dollar Speedway
September 22 Bakersfield Speedway
October 27 Chowchilla Speedway, Chowchilla, CA

USAC Western States PAVEMENT Midgets 2012 Schedule
March 31 Madera Speedway, Madera, CA Gerhardt Classic
May 5 Madera Vukovich Classic
June 9 Madera Al Pombo Classic
July 14 Madera
September 15 Madera Harvest Classic
November 22 Turkey Night Grand Prix at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (with USAC National)

Giant Chevrolet Speedway (King's Speedway) Tentative 2012 Schedule

Giant Chevrolet Speedway (King's Speedway) in Hanford, CA released their tentative 2012 schedule.

Open wheel highlights include multiple dates for the Rebel Wing Sprint Cars and USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Cars, plus appearances by the King of the West Sprint Car series, the USAC/CRA 410 Non Wing Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil ASCS National Sprint Car series. The King of the West Sprint Cars compete in the Everett Memorial on July 14. The ASCS National tour appears on July 28 as part ASCS's California Speedweek. The King of the West Sprint Cars conclude their 2012 season with the 27th Annual Cotton Classic on October 13.

To view the entire schedule, visit http://www.giantchevroletspeedway.com/?page_id=2

Madera Speedway Announces Plans for Makeover & New Lease

Madera Speedway (Madera, CA) recently announced that they have signed another five-year agreement (with a 5-year renewal option) with the Madera Fairgrounds, as well as plans to resurface the 1/3-mile paved oval. 


 "There's nobody that's more passionate about bringing success to the Madera Speedway than Kenny is, he is fully committed and fully invested," stated Madera District Fair CEO Scott Sample in a press release issued by Madera Speedway. 


The Fair has also agreed to resurface the track which they plan to have done prior to the 2012 season. 


"This is a huge investment on part of the Board of Directors" says Sample. He also stated "It's a way of showing the Fairs' commitment and support to auto racing in the central valley".

"In 2006, it appeared as the Madera Speedway was closed forever, now we fast forward to 2011 and the entire pit area has been rebuilt, including new access roads, new paved pit parking and the new restroom/storage shop for the track. We've been working hard on an improvement plan that includes repaving the track and that has now become a reality. I'm very proud to be a part of this rehabilitation of the Madera Speedway, and to do this in such difficult economic times is something really special. It speaks volumes of the strong partnership we have with our Fair Board and their commitment to this race track and what it does for the community" states Madera Speedway (Short Track Management) promoter Kenny Shepherd.

The 2012 Madera Speedway season kicks off in March with Open Wheel highlights being the Vukovich, Gerhardt, and Pombo Classics featuring USAC Midgets and Super Modifieds. The USAC Midgets are slated to compete five times at Madera in 2012.

For more information on the 1/3-mile Madera Speedway, visit www.racemadera.com.

Tulare Thunderbowl 2012 Schedule

Groppetti Automotive Tulare Thunderbowl Speedway's schedule has been released.

Highlights of the 1/3-mile track's schedule include a two-night World of Outlaws swing March 16-17, three King of the West race dates: the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial on April 14,  Pombo/Sargent Memorial on May 12 and the John Anthony Sharp Memorial on June 22 plus the 19th Annual Trophy Cup on October 18-20, one of the West Coast's biggest Winged 360 Sprint Car races that began at the defunct San Jose Speedway and raises thousands of dollars each year benefiting the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, having raised over $500,000 over the years for the wonderful charity. The USAC NOn-Wing 360 Sprint Cars join King of the West for the April, May and June races.

2010 Trophy Cup highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjt0Icr2g08

Visit http://www.tularethunderbowl.com/schedule.html to view the entire schedule.

Firestone Indy Lights Visit the West Coast Two Times in 2012

The Firestone Indy Lights recently released their 2012 racing schedule.

Among their 12-race slate are two West Coast stops: a stop at the "Streets of Long Beach" Long Beach, CA for the Long Beach Grand Prix (the same weekend as the IZOD IndyCars) April 14-15 for the fourth consecutive year, plus a return to the two-mile Auto Club Speedway oval in Fontana, CA on September 15, their first race at Auto Club Speedway since 2005 (IndyCar weekend).

The CART-sanctioned Indy Lights are designed at being a stepping-stone platform to the IZOD IndyCar series. For more information on the Firestone Indy Lights, visit http://indycar.com/roadtoindy/

The IZOD IndyCar series makes three West Coast appearances in 2012 - at the above-mentioned Long Beach Grand Prix April 15, plus Infineon Raceway at Sears Point in Sonoma, CA on August 26 and Auto Club Speedway on September 15.

Compiled (Expected) BCRA Midget & Midget Lite Schedules

Though there are no official schedules released, we have compiled partial schedules for the BCRA Midgets and Midget Lites. For the Midgets, this is pretty close to the full schedule, barring any major developments. The "Open Wheel Madness" race at Petaluma has become a favorite of many Midget owners and drivers, and we expect the August 11 Petaluma race to be one of BCRA's strongest races of the season.

 If anyone has any dates to add to the schedule, or the complete schedules, please let us know. Many owners are planning out their 2012 racing schedules, and need to confirm dates. 

Regarding the Lites, the Lites have a steady home base with six dates in Placerville, but beyond that, it looks like a soft schedule for the Lites in 2012. 

The 25th Annual Jack London Bash Hall of Fame and Picnic is slated on the first weekend of August, August 4, at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds prior to an evening race at Placerville Speedway. That race program will feature the BCRA Midgets and BCRA Midget Lites. 

Please note, these are not official schedules. Check with the tracks and BCRA for further information. 

BCRA Midgets Tentative Schedule (compiled by WOWRN)

April 7 Marysville Raceway Park

April 28 Placerville Speedway (with King of the West Sprint Cars)
May 12 Ukiah Speedway, Ukiah, CA

June 30 Placerville Speedway (with King of the West Sprint Cars)
July 7 Lakeport Speedway
July 28 Ukiah Speedway

August 4 Placerville Speedway (Jack London Bash Hall of Fame & Picnic)

August 11 Petaluma Speedway (expected race date)

August 25 Marysville Raceway Park
September 22 Ukiah Speedway

October 20 Lakeport Speedway

EXPECTED - Races at Chowchilla and Antioch.

BCRA Midget Lites Tentative Schedule (compiled by WOWRN)

April 14 Placerville Speedway
May 5 Placerville Speedway

June 2 Placerville Speedway

June 30 Placerville Speedway  (with King of the West Sprint Cars)

August 4 Placerville Speedway (Jack London bash Hall of Fame & Picnic)

August 11 Petaluma Speedway (expected race date)
September 22 Placerville Speedway (with CA Civil War series)

EXPECTED: Races at Antioch and Merced.

For more information on the Bay Cities Racing Association, visit www.bcraracing.com

More 2012 Track Schedules Released

Placerville Speedway 2012 Schedule:

http://www.placervillespeedway.com/2012/

Marysville Raceway Park 2012 Schedule:

http://marysvilleracewaypark.com/schedule.html

2012 King of the West 410 Sprint Car Schedule

The tentative 2012 King of the West 410 Sprint Car series was announced last night (Thursday, December 22) on KWS's Internet-based TV show, "KWS Tonight" hosted by Gary Thomas and George Hague. The video is archived and available 24/7 at www.kwssprints.com


The 2012 KWS Sprint Car series features a 20-race slate, with much anticipated returns to Placerville Speedway. 

The 2012 schedule:
April 7 Placerville Speedway, Placerville, CA

April 14 Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway, Tulare, CA

April 21 Marysville Raceway Park, Marysville, CA

April 28 Placerville Speedway, Placerville, CA

May 5 Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA - Dave Bradway Memorial Race

May 12 Tulare Thunderbowl

May 26 Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga, CA Tribute to Walter T. Ross

May 27 Calistoga Speedway Tribute to Walter T. Ross

June 2 Tulare Thunderbowl

June 8 Silver Dollar Speedway - Road to the Dirt Cup

June 9 Southern Oregon Speedway, Medford, OR - Road to the Dirt Cup

June 23 Antioch Speedway, Antioch, CA

June 30 Placerville Speedway

July 6 Merced Speedway, Merced, CA

July 7 Ocean Speedway, Watsonville, CA - Howard Kaeding Classic

July 14 Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway, Hanford, CA

July 21 Antioch Speedway

August 18 Silver Dollar Speedway

August 25 Petaluma Speedway, Petaluma, CA

September 15 King's Speedway - Cotton Classic

Visit King of the West Sprint Car Series for additional information on the King of the West Sprint Car series.

USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Schedule Releases

The 2012 USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car series schedule features 17 race nights with a debut as Las Vegas Motor Speedway and returns to Groppetti Automotive Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway, Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway, Santa Maria Speedway, Bakersfield Speedway and Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, AZ.

The WC360 schedule kicks off with a non-points race on March 8 at las Vegas Motor Speedway, in a race sharing the bill with the WoO Sprint Cars during the NASCAR race weekend. WC360 will also share the bill with WoO on March 17 at Tulare.


Some notable events on the schedule include the Jim Evett Memorial on July 14th with the winged 410 King of the West Sprint Cars, the Jim Turner Memorial on September 8th and the 27th Annual Cotton Classic on October 13th.

For more information on the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series, visit westcoastsprintcars.com and usacracing.com

FULL SCHEDULE
March 8: *Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Las Vegas, NV (Non-Points)
March 17: Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway - Tulare, CA
March 24: Bakersfield Speedway - Bakersfield, CA
April 7: Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway - Hanford, CA
April 14: Thunderbowl Raceway
April 21: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA
May 5: Santa Maria Speedway
May 12: Thunderbowl Raceway
June 2: Thunderbowl Raceway
June 23: Santa Maria Speedway
July 7: *Santa Maria Speedway
July 14: Kings Speedway
August 4: Kings Speedway
September 8: Kings Speedway
September 22: *Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ (Non-Points)
September 29: Santa Maria Speedway (Non-Points)
October 13: Kings Speedway

* = Co-Sanctioned Event With ASCS Canyon Region Sprints.

King of the West Schedule to be Released Tonight

The King of the West Sprint Car series will be releasing their tentative 2012 racing schedule on their Internet-based show, "KWS Tonight" tonight, Thursday, December 22 at 7 p.m. PST. After the initial airing, it will be available 24/7  on the King of the West web site at http://www.kwssprints.com/

The KWS 410 Winged Sprint Car series is expected to return to several familiar tracks, including Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calistoga Speedway, Placerville Speedway, American Valley Raceway in Quincy, Petaluma Speedway, Ocean Speedway in Watsonville and more.

Visit King of the West Sprint Car series for additional information on the King of the West Sprint Car series.

USAC/CRA Sprint Car Schedule

Amsoil USAC/CRA 2012 Sprint Car Schedule:
February 25 - Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA
March 31 - Perris
April 28 - Perris
May 19 - Giant Chevrolet King's Speedway, Hanford, CA
May 26 - Perris
June 2 - Cocopah Speedway, Yuma, AZ
June 15 - Ocean Speedway, Watsonville, CA**
June 16 - Santa Maria Speedway, Santa Maria, CA**
July 4 - Perris
July 28 - Perris
August 10 - Ocean Speedway**
August 11 - Santa Maria Speedway**
August 18 - Perris
September 1 - Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga, CA** Louie Vermeil Classic
September 2 - Calistoga Speedway** Louie Vermeil Classic
September 5 - Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA**
September 15 - Perris
October 6 - Perris
October 26 - Canyon County Speedway Park, Peoria, AZ*
October 27 - Canyon County Speedway*
November 2 - Perris* Budweiser Oval Nationals
November 3 - Perris* Budweiser Oval Nationals
**=Co-sanctioned with USAC Western Classic Racing Series
*=Co-sanctioned with USAC National Sprints

Full schedule here: USAC/CRA Sprint Car Schedule

Early BCRA and King of the West Schedules (work in progress)

BCRA Midgets (www.bcraracing.com) confirmed 2012 races:
April 28 Placerville Speedway, Placerville, CA w/ King of the West Sprint Cars
July 7 Lakeport Speedway, Lakeport, CA
August 4 Placerville Speedway - Jack London Bash Picnic & Hall of Fame (expected to be with BCRA Midget Lites and BCRA Vintage)
August 11 Petaluma Speedway, Petaluma, CA (not confirmed, but expected to be with BCRA Midget Lites)
October 20 Lakeport Speedway - October Classic

Other expected races: Chowchilla, Antioch

King of the West Sprint Cars confirmed 2012 races:
April 28 - Placerville Speedway
June 30 - Placerville Speedway
July 6 - Ocean Speedway, Watsonville, CA Howard Kaeding Classic

Other races expected: Silver Dollar Speedway, American Valley Raceway, Petaluma Speedway and more.

BCRA Midget Lites:
June 30 Placerville Speedway w/ King of the West Sprint Cars

USAC Western States Midgets Schedule

Highlights of the USAC Western Midgets' slate include a return of Midgets to Ocean Speedway in Watsonville after a five-year hiatus on Friday, July 6 for the Howard Kaeding Classic, a return to Santa Maria Speedway after a three-year hiatus, two return races at the famed Silver Dollar Speedway for the Mini Gold Cup and the Gold Cup race of Champions, both on the same bill as the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and the can't-miss Louie Vermeil Classic over Labor Day Weekend at the 1/2-mile Calistoga Speedway.

On the Pavement side, the USAC Western Midgets visit the 1/3-mile Madera Speedway on five occasions.


USAC Western States Midgets 2012 Schedule
DIRT
March 23 Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA - Mini Gold Cup
March 24 Silver Dollar Speedway - Mini Gold Cup
April 7 Bakersfield Speedway, Oildale, CA
May 12 Santa Maria Speedway, Santa Maria, CA
July 6 Ocean Speedway, Watsonville, CA Howard Kaeding Classic
August 4 Santa Maria Speedway
September 1 Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga, CA Louie Vermeil Classic
September 2 Calistoga Speedway Louie Vermeil Classic
September 6 Silver Dollar Speedway - Gold Cup
September 7 Silver Dollar Speedway - Gold Cup
September 22 Bakersfield Speedway
October 27 Chowchilla Speedway, Chowchilla, CA Pumpkin Cup

PAVEMENT
March 31 Madera Speedway, Madera, CA
May 5 Madera Speedway
June 9 Madera Speedway
July 14 Madera Speedway
September 15 Madera Speedway
November 22 - TBA

2012 WMRA Midgets PAVEMENT Schedule (Tentative)

Tentative 2012 Washington Midget Racing Association (WMRA) PAVEMENT Schedule

May 19 South Sound Speedway
May 26 Evergreen Speedway
June 9 Agassiz, B.C. 
June 23 Evergreen Speedway
July 14 South Sound Speedway
July 28 Evergreen Speedway - Rory Price Memorial w/ NSRA
August 11 Agassiz, B.C. in conjunction w/ ARCA
August 18 South Sound Speedway
September 1 Evergreen Speedway (during Fair)
September 8 South Sound Speedway
September 15 South Sound Speedway (rain date, if necessary) 



For more information on the WMRA Midgets, visit http://www.wmraracing.com/

Rocky Mountain Midgets Release Tentative Schedule

RMMRA TENTATIVE 2012 season schedule

 May 12th Ft. Morgan, CO. (I-76 Speedway)

May 19th Calhan (El Paso County Speedway)

May 26th&27th Aztec New Mexico (Aztec Speedway)

June 9th Ft. Morgan, CO. (I-76 Speedway)

June 16th Calhan, CO. (El Paso County Speedway)

July4th Holyoke (Philips County Raceway)

July 21st Calhan, CO. (El Paso County Speedway)

July 27th Holyoke, CO. (Philips County Raceway)

July 28th Ft.Morgan, CO. (I-76 Speedway)

August 10th&11th Rocksprings, Wyo. (Sweetwater Events Complex)

August 25th Calhan, CO. (El Paso County Speedway)

Full schedule and updates on RMMRA available at: www.rmmra.com 

Perris Auto Speedway Releases 2012 Schedule

The USAC/CRA Sprint Cars visit the 1/2-mile Dirt Oval for ten race weekends, including the 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals November 1-3 with the USAC National Sprint Cars. The California Lightning Sprints compete in nine of the USAC/CRA race weekend as well. 

Open Wheel Races at the 1/2-mile Perris Auto Speedway:

February 25 - "Sokola Shootout" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

March 10 - World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

March 31 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

April 28 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

May 26 - Salute to Indy: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

July 4 - Firecracker 30 & Sky Concert: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

July 28 - California Racers Hall of Fame Night: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

August 18 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

September 15 - Glenn Howard Classic: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

October 6 - Southern California Fair: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars

November 1 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals Practice

November 2 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

November 3 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

The entire PAS schedule can be found at http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/schedule.html

Civil War 360 Spint Car Schedule Released

The California Civil war series 360 Sprint Car schedule has been released: http://www.civilwarsprints.com/

The schedule:
March 7 Marysville
March 31 Placerville
April 3 Ocean (Watsonville)
April 28 Petaluma
May 26 Marysville
May 27 Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico)
June 15 Silver Dollar
June 16 American Valley raceway (Quincy)
July 4 Placerville (Fireworks Spectacular)
July 6 Ocean (Howard Kaeding Classic with USAC Midgets)
July 25-29 ASCS National Tour "California Speedweek"
August 4 Calistoga Speedway
September 5 Silver Dollar (Wed night of Gold Cup)
September 15 Petaluma (likely with BCRA Midgets Open Wheel Madness)
September 22 Placerville

The Civil War series opens at Marysville Raceway Park on March 7 and concludes on September 22 at Placerville.

The ASCS California SpeedWeek: July 25 at Placerville Speedway, July 27 at Silver Dollar Speedway, July 28 at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at King's Speedway and July 29 at Santa Maria Speedway.