20/12/2014

Stockton Dirt Track releases 2015 schedule putting emphasis on special events & touring series

 

By Gary Thomas

 

Stockton, CA – December 19, 2014…Entering its third season of operation in 2015 the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds located Stockton Dirt Track has released its preliminary slate of events for the upcoming year, placing a focus on touring groups and special events.

 

The season kicks off with the first ever two-night World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event at the Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday &Sunday March 21 & 22. The FVP Western Spring Shootout will be the third straight year that the Greatest Show on Dirt has competed at the track. Previous WOO winners at Stockton include Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson and most recently Australian Kerry Madsen, who won out in a photo finish last year with eventual series champion Donny Schatz.

 

Delta Speedway, also located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, will be running a special race on Friday March 20, making it a three-night happening on the property. There is also a post race party in the works for Saturday night following the races.

 

Tickets for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series FVP Western Spring Shootout on Saturday & Sunday March 21 & 22 are on sale at http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=165 & RV reservations can be made by calling 916-370-9417. Sunday’sprogram will have an earlier start time.

 

The summer months will showcase a pair of events featuring the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series. Those dates will be Saturday June 13 and Saturday August 1.

 

Both of those groups will also return in November as part of a big weekend paying honor to the legendary Gary Patterson. This coming season finds the event morphing into a two-night affair, with Friday November 6 showcasing the traveling BCRA Midgets, Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series & Dwarf Cars.

 

The big finale on Saturday November 7 marks the 32^nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson and once again will play host as championship night for both the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series and the Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster. This past season saw 72-cars pack the pit area to cap the Northern California season in grand fashion and crown the state’s two most prestigious Winged Sprint Car champions.

 

Other special nights at the Stockton Dirt Track will be Saturday June 20 when the Super Tractor Pulls invade the facility. Friday &Saturday October 9 & 10 will then see the return of Monster Truck Madness. On Saturday & Sunday April 25 & 26 the Rusty Wallace Driving Experience comes to the Stockton Dirt Track for the first time. Info on that can be found by calling 855-227-8789. 

The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. The Stockton Dirt Track is located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. For more information on the speedway visit http://www.stocktondirttrack.com

 

 

Stockton Dirt Track 2015 Schedule

 

Saturday March 21: FVP Western Spring Shootout- World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series 
Saturday March 22: FVP Western Spring Shootout - World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series

 

April 17, 18 & 19: Noceti Group presents the annual Asparagus Festival at the Fairgrounds (non-racing)

 

Saturday April 25: Rusty Wallace Driving Experience
Sunday April 26: Rusty Wallace Driving Experience

 

Saturday June 13: King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series

 

Saturday June 20: Super Tractor Pulls

 

Saturday August 1: King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series

 

Friday October 9: Monster Truck Madness
Saturday October 10: Monster Truck Madness

 

Friday November 6: BCRA Midgets, Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series Championship Night, Dwarf Cars 
Saturday November 7: 32^nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson- King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster Championship Finals