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Brown has climbed the ladder to become one of the very best in the business and will be searching for his first California triumph at the Stockton Dirt Track this Saturday & Sunday. Last season he raced to 14 overall wins, including the Knoxville 360 Nationals and the Front Row Challenge. He also ran second at the Knoxville Nationals for the third straight season.
FVP, a premier producer of high quality original equipment auto products, returns as title sponsor for the spring weekend destination event at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds facility, where each night will be a separate points-paying race for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. FVP products are engineered to provide their customers with quality products that are equal or superior in performance to the major national brands at a competitive price.
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 FVP Western Spring Shootout weekend in Stockton are available for a great value at just $59 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $69. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children 10 & under are free in G.A. only.
To purchase tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=165 or contact the ticket hotline at (877) 395-8606. Camping is also available on the fairgrounds.
Please note special starting times for this weekend. Saturday March 21: Ticket Sales/ Will Call opens at noon, Front gate opens at 4pm, Cars on track at 5:15, Qualifying at 6 & first heat race at 7. Sunday March 22: Ticket Sales/ Will Call opens at noon, Front gate opens at 3pm, Cars on track at 4:15, Qualifying at 5 & first heat race at 6.
Delta Speedway, also located on the Fairgrounds, will be running a special Micro race on Friday March 20, making it a three-night happening on the property. World of Outlaws point leader Shane Stewart is entered in the event. There is also a post race party in the works for Saturday night following the races, along with a breakfast on Sunday morning. During the day on Saturday & Sunday there will be a live band & car show behind the grandstand area, so make plans to arrive at the track early.
Career Winged Sprint Car wins at the Stockton Dirt Track
Rico Abreu 3
Kyle Larson
Willie Croft
Dominic Scelzi
Tim Kaeding
Kerry Madsen
Andy Gregg
Colby Copeland
Jonathan Allard
Shane Golobic
Kyle Larson
Willie Croft
Dominic Scelzi
Tim Kaeding
Kerry Madsen
Andy Gregg
Colby Copeland
Jonathan Allard
Shane Golobic
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. The physical address is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visit www.stocktondirttrack.com & info on the World of Outlaws can be viewed at www.woosprint.com
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series invades the Stockton Dirt Track for the first ever double-header weekend in the FVP Western Spring Shootout March 21 & 22
By Gary Thomas
Stockton, CA – February 3, 2015…The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is set to tackle the Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday & Sunday March 21 & 22 with a full weekend of excitement & fun on tap at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.
The FVP Western Spring Shootout will be the third straight year that the Greatest Show on Dirt has competed at the track, but the first on back-to-back nights. Previous WOO winners at Stockton include Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson and most recently Australian Kerry Madsen, who came out on top during a near photo finish last year over eventual series champion Donny Schatz. 
The thrilling main event saw Brownsburg, Indiana’s Joey Saldana jump out to the early lead, before Schatz was able to take command on lap-seven, until Saldana got him back on lap 14. Schatz would reclaim the top spot just a couple laps prior to the finish, only to have a hard charging Madsen nip him at the checkered flag in exciting fashion. Saldana; Clovis, CA’s Jason Meyers & Campbell, CA’s Bud Kaeding rounded out the top-five.
“That was actually really exciting because Donny and Joey were just battling and I’m thinking that I’ve got a shot here,’” said Madsen, a native of St. Marys, N.S.W., Australia. “It was one of those races where I think it paid off to be behind the leader, because I found that line and just got patient with it. I’m just rattled that we won because I just did not expect it.”
Earlier in the night Saldana also re-set the all-time track record at the Stockton Dirt Track with a blistering lap of 12.869 seconds.
Despite losing the race in Stockton last season Schatz went on to have a career year, capturing 26 main event wins and claiming his sixth World of Outlaws title by a staggering 281-points. The driver of the Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 also took home his eighth victory at the prestigious Knoxville Nationals in August. When the series heads back to Stockton in March, Schatz will be looking for some redemption and guns for his first win at the 3/8 mile clay oval.
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 FVP Western Spring Shootout weekend are available for a great value at just $59 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $69. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children 10 & under are free in G.A. only. To purchase tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=165 or contact the ticket hotline at (877) 395-8606.
Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds. To reserve your spot contact 916-370-9417. We will do our best to accommodate everyone as well as we can.
Delta Speedway, also located on the 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. During the day on Saturday & Sunday there will be a live band & car show behind the grandstand area, so make plans to arrive at the track early.
“The World of Outlaws are putting more of an emphasis on two-night events and we’re happy that the Stockton Dirt Track is part of the plan,” said promoter Tony Noceti. “We’re also happy that Delta Speedway is running a special show to open the weekend on Friday. Going to the races is so much more than just watching cars go around the track. It’s about friendships, camaraderie, enjoying a cold or hot beverage and having a good time. Our focus here is the fan experience and we are trying to do as much as possible to give the fans the most bang for their buck as we can.”
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. The physical address is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visitwww.stocktondirttrack.com & info on the World of Outlaws can be viewed at www.woosprint.com
World of Outlaws A-Main finish last year at the Stockton Dirt Track- (30 Laps) - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen [4] [$10,000]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [8] [$5,500]; 3. 71M-Joey Saldana [2] [$3,200]; 4. 21M-Jason Meyers [5] [$2,800]; 5. O-Bud Kaeding [1] [$2,500]; 6. 83-Tim Kaeding [19] [$2,300]; 7. 11-Steve Kinser [15] [$2,200]; 8. 9-Daryn Pittman [13] [$2,100]; 9. 88-Terry McCarl [9] [$2,050]; 10. 83JR-Kyle Hirst [20] [$2,000]; 11. 51-Paul McMahan [11] [$1,500]; 12. 3C-Jonathan Allard [7] [$1,200]; 13. 7S-Jason Sides [6] [$1,100]; 14. 88N-DJ Netto [10] [$1,050]; 15. 55-Trey Starks [18] [$1,000]; 16. 121-Shane Golobic [21] [$900]; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser [24] [$800]; 18. 21-Brian Brown [16] [$800]; 19. 4-Cody Darrah [22] [$800]; 20. 1-Sammy Swindell [14] [$800]; 21. 49-Brad Sweet [12] [$800]; 22. 1S-Logan Schuchart [23] [$800]; 23. 33E-Evan Suggs [17] [$800]; 24. 24-Rico Abreu [3] [$800]. Lap Leaders: Joey Saldana 1-6, 14-27; Donny Schatz 7-13, 28-29; Kerry Madsen 30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 83-Tim Kaeding [+13]
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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
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
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
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: 32nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson- King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster Championship Finals
Photo courtesy Chuck Fry
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 32nd 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
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
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
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
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: 32nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson- King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster Championship Finals
Saturday November 7: 32nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson- King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster Championship Finals
Five-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz charged from 13th to third last season at the Stockton Dirt Track & will be gunning to move up a couple more spots in the rundown on Saturday March 22 during the "FVP Western Spring Shootout." The Fargo, North Dakota veteran in January was named the 2013 "North American 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year" for the sixth time in his future Hall of Fame career.
The pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/ STP No. 15 finished runner up in the World of Outlaws standings last season & will be looking to get back atop the ladder in 2014. Schatz last year led the series with an amazing 23 main event wins throughout the campaign, including his seventh career Knoxville Nationals title. His victory at the Nationals came in historic fashion, by carving his way from the 21st starting spot to claim the impressive win.
Going into the 2014 season Schatz ranks fourth on the all-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win list, having earned 147 A-main wins with the tour.
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 weekend are available for $50 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost $70. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children prices are available in GA only. To purchase two-night package advance tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=447 or call (877) 395-8606.
Fans who pre-buy their March 21 & 22 weekend tickets will also be in a drawing for a special dinner with Schatz's Tony Stewart Racing teammate Steve Kinser. Stockton Dirt Track promoters Tony & Carol Noceti are offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for five select couples to have “Dinner with the King” at the El Rancho Inn – Steak & Lobster House on Thursday night March 20.
The drawing will work simply as follows. Five names will be randomly drawn out of the pre-ticket sales for the Stockton Dirt Track March 21 & 22 weekend. Those lucky winners will be invited to the special dinner on March 20 with Steve Kinser at the El Rancho Inn – Steak& Lobster House, which is located off Charter Way/MLK Blvd and Mariposa Road in Stockton, California.
The deadline to pre-buy your March 21 & 22 weekend tickets and still be eligible for the special “Dinner with the King” drawing isThursday March 13.
The Friday March 21 opener in Stockton is also the only show in the state on that night for Winged 360 Sprint Cars & Midgets, which means many of the best drivers from around California in both divisions are expected for the event. Last November's Winged 360 show brought 39 entrants to the Stockton Dirt Track and was claimed by San Jose's Tim Kaeding over Rutherford's Rico Abreu and a hard charging Geoff Ensign from Sebastopol.
For those coming to the Stockton Dirt Track for the March 21 & 22 double-header and looking for a great breakfast spot, be sure & check out the Ranch Coffee Shop located near the track at 1872 E. Mariposa Rd, Stockton, CA 95205. When leaving the fairgrounds and heading back in the direction of Highway 99, turn slight right onto Mariposa Rd and it's just a short distance down on your left hand side.
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds. Camping reservations can be made by contacting 916-370-9417. The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206.
360 Sprints & BCRA Midgets open Stockton season March 21
By Gary Thomas
Stockton, CA – February 1, 2014…Northern California’s newest dirt track facility is set to open its second season of competition in a big way on Friday night March 21, with Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets taking to the Stockton Dirt Track, which fires-off a huge double-header weekend that finds the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at the 3/8 mile oval on Saturday March 22.
There will also be some solid money on the line for both divisions during the Friday evening “FVP Western Spring Shootout” prelude, highlighted by the Winged 360 Sprint Car portion paying $3,000-to-win & $400-to-start the A-main. The runner up in the feature will earn $1500, with third place paying $1200, fourth place $1,000 and fifth place $900. The 360 Sprints will run a “King of the West Series” style format during the night, which includes qualifying, heat races, a dash, LCQ and A-main.
The Winged 360 Sprint Car Dash for the night is also being backed by Panella Racing Engines and features a total of $1000 up for grabs, which will be broken up as follows: $500 to the winner, $300 to second place and $200 to third place.
The Panella Racing Engines 360 Dash will be lined up by random draw with the heat race winners and next so many fastest qualifiers (depending on number of heats) who transfer from their heat to give us eight cars. If four heats are run it will be the four heat winners & top-four fastest qualifiers who transfer. If three heats are run it will be the three heat winners and top-five fastest qualifiers that transfer.
The BCRA Midgets will also run a special Dash sponsored by Terry Tarditi of T&T Trucking in Lodi with $800 on the line, which will be broken up as follows: $250 to the winner, $150 to second and $100 to third through sixth in the rundown. Tarditi is a past BCRA champion & has been a longtime supporter of the series. The stipulation to be eligible for the T&T Trucking Dash is that to run it, the owner & driver must be a current BCRA Member. The top-6 fastest qualifiers will make up the dash and draw for starting spots. If a non-BCRA Member is among the top-six, then the next member up in the qualifying rundown will be awarded the spot.
The Friday March 21 opener in Stockton is the only show in the state on that night for Winged 360 Sprint Cars & Midgets, meaning a packed pit area of race cars is expected for the event.
Last year’s KWS finale / “Tribute to Gary Patterson” winner Rico Abreu is one of many drivers looking to take home the money on Friday March 21. The talented 21-year-old has a possibility of pulling double-duty during the night in both a Sprint Car & Midget. Abreu is coming off an impressive outing at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Oklahoma, where he ran as high as third in the Saturday finale driving for Keith Kunz Motorsports. The always exciting competitor last year became the first driver to win the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial, the Tribute to Gary Patterson & the Johnny Key Classic all in the same season.
Other possibilities hoping to steal the top-spot from Abreu on Friday March 21 will include defending King of the West 410 champion Kyle Hirst, seven-time Civil War champ Andy Forsberg, three-time King of the West titlist Jonathan Allard, three-time USAC Silver Crown champ Bud Kaeding, past Taco Bravo Ocean Sprints champ Shane Golobic, reigning Taco Bravo titlist Brad Furr, last year’s June Stockton Dirt Track winner Willie Croft, the “Human Highlight Reel” Geoff Ensign and many more. It’s sure to be one the biggest single-night Winged 360 Sprint Car shows of the season.
Last November's Winged 360 Sprint Car event brought 39 entrants to the Stockton Dirt Track and was claimed by San Jose's Tim Kaeding over Abreu and a hard charging Geoff Ensign from Sebastopol. In qualifying Chico's Jonathan Allard broke the existing 360 track record by clocking a 14.400 around the Stockton clay.
It will be the second ever BCRA Midget event at the Stockton Dirt Track after last year’s debut in April was claimed by Stockton's very own Jonathon Henry over Visalia’s Greg Bragg and Sean Dodenhoff. Scott Pierovich & Taylor Simas rounded out the top-five in the main event that night. Bakersfield’s Shannon McQueen set the track record in qualifying at a time of 16.513. Midget racing is routinely some of the best & most exciting you'll see in any form of motorsports and fans should be in for a treat on Friday March 21. Information on the historic Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) can be found at http://www.bcraracing.com/
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 “FVP Western Spring Shootout” weekend are available for just $50 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $70. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children prices are available in GA only. To purchase two-night package advance tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=447 or call (877) 395-8606. Last year’s World of Outlaws event held on a Friday was a sell out and with this season’s outing moving to a Saturday, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now for the best seats possible.
Fans who pre-buy their March 21 & 22 weekend tickets will also be in a drawing for a special chance to have dinner with 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser. Stockton Dirt Track promoters Tony & Carol Noceti are offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for five select couples to have “Dinner with the King” at the El Rancho Inn – Steak & Lobster House on Thursday night March 20 at 7pm.
The drawing will work simply as follows. Five names will be randomly drawn out of the pre-ticket sales for the Stockton Dirt Track March 21 & 22 weekend. Those lucky winners will be invited to the special dinner at 7pm on March 20 with Steve Kinser at the El Rancho Inn – Steak& Lobster House, which is located off Charter Way/MLK Blvd and Mariposa Road in Stockton, California.
The deadline to pre-buy your March 21 & 22 weekend tickets and still be eligible for the special “Dinner with the King” drawing isThursday March 13.
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds. Camping reservations can be made by contacting 916-370-9417.
The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visithttp://www.stocktondirttrack.com/
“Dinner with the King” at the El Rancho Inn - Steak & Lobster House
By Gary Thomas
Stockton, CA – January 29, 2014…The upcoming World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series season has lots to look forward to and ranking right near the top of that list is the fact it will be the final full-time campaign for 20-time Outlaw champion & National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Steve Kinser.
The “Salute to the King” tour is something every Sprint Car fan is excited about and to commemorate it during the series visit to Stockton in March, track promoters Tony & Carol Noceti are offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for five select couples to have “Dinner with the King” at the El Rancho Inn – Steak & Lobster House on Thursday night March 20 at 7pm.
The drawing will work simply as follows. Five names will be randomly drawn out of the pre-ticket sales for the Stockton Dirt Track March 21 & 22 weekend. Those lucky winners will be invited to the special dinner on March 20 at 7pm with Steve Kinser at the El Rancho Inn – Steak & Lobster House, which is located off Charter Way/MLK Blvd and Mariposa Road in Stockton, California.
“We’re really excited to put this dinner together with Steve Kinser and include five couples that have pre-bought their tickets for the two-night show in March at the Stockton Dirt Track,” said Tony Noceti. “Steve is a living legend & the El Rancho Inn has some of the best steak & lobster you’ll ever have, so fans will definitely want to purchase their tickets early to become eligible for the dinner.”
The deadline to pre-buy your March 21 & 22 weekend tickets and still be eligible for the special “Dinner with the King” drawing is Thursday March 13.
“This is a really neat promotion that Tony & Carol Noceti have offered up to fans that purchase their March tickets to Stockton tickets early,” commented George Hague with the Stockton Dirt Track. “It’s not every day that you get to have dinner with a National Sprint Car Hall of Famer & a guy that has meant as much to Sprint Car racing as Steve Kinser has. I can also attest that the El Rancho Inn serves up steak & lobster that is out of this world, so do yourself a favor and buy your tickets early to become eligible for the drawing.”
The five winning couples will also be part of a presentation to Kinser in the winner’s circle area during Saturday night’s World of Outlaws event.
Steve Kinser is considered to be the greatest Sprint Car driver of all-time and possesses the most World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championships in the history of the tour, having claimed the title on 20 occasions. The Bloomington, Indiana driver is the all-time winnigest driver in World of Outlaws history with 576 career triumphs with the series. He’s captured all of the sport’s biggest events, including 12 titles at the prestigious Knoxville Nationals in Iowa and 12 victories at California’s biggest showcase - the Gold Cup Race of Champions in Chico. He also finished 14thin the 1997 Indianapolis 500 & even had a stint in the NASCAR Cup Series during his storied career.
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 “FVP Western Spring Shootout” weekend are available for just $50 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $70. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children prices are available in GA only. To purchase two-night package advance tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=447 or call (877) 395-8606.
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds. Camping reservations can be made by contacting 916-370-9417.
The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visit http://www.stocktondirttrack.com/
Now that the New Year has arrived have you gotten your Stockton Dirt Track March 21 & 22 weekend tickets yet?! The Saturday night finale will mark the return of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series to Stockton, including the "Madman" Kerry Madsen, who carved his way from 24th to 7th last season at the 3/8 mile oval, earning the KSE Hard Charger award."Madman" Kerry Madsen
The St Mary's, New South Wales, Australia native has always been known as one of the more aggressive drivers behind the wheel of a Sprint Car and capped last season with three World of Outlaws wins, en route to a 10th place finish in the final standings. The pilot of the Keneric Racing No. 29 machine captured the prestigious Knoxville Raceway track championship in 2005 and has been a common sight with the World of Outlaws over the last number of seasons.
Madsen captured his first ever World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory in 2007, while at the time driving the famed California based Selma Shell Racing No. 11 mount, which was owned by the late Dave Helm.
The Friday March 21 opener in Stockton is also the only show in the state on that night for Winged 360 Sprint Cars & Midgets, so many of the best drivers from around California in both divisions are expected for the event. Last November's Winged 360 show brought 39 entrants to the Stockton Dirt Track and was claimed by San Jose's Tim Kaeding over Rutherford's Rico Abreu and a hard charging Geoff Ensign from Sebastopol. In qualifying Chico's Jonathan Allard broke the existing 360 track record by clocking a 14.400 around the Stockton clay.
"This will be the first two-night open wheel show we've done at the Stockton Dirt Track since we opened last year and we're really excited about it," said track promoter Tony Noceti. "Creating special events is something we're really focusing on at the Dirt Track and we would love this March weekend to become a happening like you see at the Gold Cup in Chico & how the Trophy Cup in Tulare has been. We've got a great fairgrounds here that is huge in size and can accommodate a ton of campers for the weekend. The World of Outlaws of course is the cornerstone of the weekend on Saturday, but the Friday show with the 360's & BCRA Midgets is going to be a can't miss as well."
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 weekend are available for just $50 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $70. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. Children prices are available in GA only. To purchase two-night package advance tickets log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=447 or call (877) 395-8606. Last year’s World of Outlaws event held on a Friday was a sell out and with this season’s outing moving to a Saturday, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now for the best seats possible.
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. It is built inside a one-mile horse track and boasts one of the nicest dirt track facilities in the state. Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds. The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. For information on the speedway visit http://www.stocktondirttrack.com/ & info on the World of Outlaws can be viewed athttp://www.woosprint.com/
Stockton Dirt Track announces 2014 schedule that begins & ends in grand fashion
By Gary Thomas
Stockton, CA – December 30, 2013…The Stockton Dirt Track has officially released its 2014 schedule, which sees a big focus on special events that opens & closes with major showcases, including a return of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series & the first ever championship finale featuring both of California’s premier Winged Sprint Car Series’ on one night.
The season kicks off on March 21 & 22 at the 3/8 mile clay oval, with the inaugural “Western Racing Classic” weekend. Friday’s opener features Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets taking to the track, in what is expected to be a full pit area of race cars. There is also currently a TBA/ Tentative event scheduled for Thursday night at the fairgrounds that could possibly have a charity tie-in with go-karts. Just like last year a car show & live band is also planned for Saturday afternoon, along with a post race party on Friday night following the races.
The Friday evening opener on March 21 will mark the third Winged 360 Sprint Car event to take place at the Stockton Dirt Track since it opened up last season. The previous two races have been captured by Sacramento’s Willie Croft and San Jose’s Tim Kaeding. It will also be the second ever BCRA Midget event, after last year’s debut was claimed by Stockton's own Jonathon Henry over Visalia’s Greg Bragg and Sean Dodenhoff. For information on the Bay Cities Racing Association visit http://www.bcraracing.com/
On Saturday March 22 the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will invade the lightning fast track for the second time ever. Last season’s World of Outlaws event in Stockton was claimed by Elk Grove native Kyle Larson, who picked up the win over two-time King of the West 410 champion Tim Kaeding and five-time WOO titlist Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota. Eventual World of Outlaws champ Daryn Pittman of Owasso, Oklahoma came home fourth, with California native and current Nashville, Tennessee resident Paul McMahan rounding out the top-five.
Two-night adult General Admission tickets for the March 21 & 22 weekend are available for just $50 & two-night Reserved Grandstand tickets cost only $70. Single-night tickets & box seats are also available. To purchase tickets for both nights log onto http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=125 or call (877) 395-8606. Last year’s World of Outlaws event held on a Friday was a sell out and with this season’s outing moving to a Saturday, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now for the best seats possible.
In addition to opening night of the “Western Racing Classic” weekend, there will also be two additional events featuring non-sanctioned Winged 360 Sprint Cars, with those being on Saturday May 17 and Friday June 20. The May 17 show will find the Winged 360 Sprints paired with the BCRA Midgets, while the June 20 event will be co-headlined by the IMCA Modifieds.
For the first time the West Coast Late Model Shootout Series will take to the Stockton Dirt Track, with that event also including the IMCA Modifieds on Saturday July 12. For more information on the always exciting and high-octane West Coast Late Model Shootout log onto http://westcoastlatemodels.com/
The King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series will attack the Stockton clay for the first time in 2014 on Saturday August 2and is paired with the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints that night. The August KWS event last year was picked off by young Dominic Scelzi over Evan Suggs & Carson Macedo. Info on the KWS Series can be found athttp://www.kwssprints.com/ & info on the Hunt Magnetos Series can be acquired at http://www.joehuntmagnetoswingless.com/
The King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series then returns to the Stockton Dirt Track for championship night on Saturday November 1 and for the first time ever, will be joined by the Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster, in what is championship night for Civil War as well. It’s sure to be huge evening of action, with both the King of the West Series and Civil War Series champion being crowned in the unique winners’ circle that is found at the Stockton Dirt Track. For more on the Civil War Sprints visit http://www.civilwarsprints.com/
If that wasn’t enough the night will also mark the 31st annual “Tribute to Gary Patterson,” as the prestigious event returns to Stockton for the second consecutive season. Known as the "Dancing Phantom from Stockton," the "Preacher," the "Hostile Hippie" or just simply "GP," Gary Patterson was one of the most colorful characters of his time and captured a number of lucrative wins in his career, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions when it was held at West Capital Raceway in Sacramento, the Super Dirt Cup in Washington at Skagit Speedway and the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ascot Park in Gardena among others.
Patterson unfortunately lost his life in a Sprint Car crash at Calistoga Speedway on Memorial Day weekend 1983 and an event in his memory has been held every year since. The event began at Calistoga Speedway, before moving to Silver Dollar Speedway in 2008-2011, prior to going back to Calistoga in 2012. “GP” moved to Stockton, California in 1957 and actually began his career at the Stockton 99 Speedway. With the event being such a huge success last season it was decided to have it back at the Stockton Dirt Track on the very same weekend in 2014.
Patterson unfortunately lost his life in a Sprint Car crash at Calistoga Speedway on Memorial Day weekend 1983 and an event in his memory has been held every year since. The event began at Calistoga Speedway, before moving to Silver Dollar Speedway in 2008-2011, prior to going back to Calistoga in 2012. “GP” moved to Stockton, California in 1957 and actually began his career at the Stockton 99 Speedway. With the event being such a huge success last season it was decided to have it back at the Stockton Dirt Track on the very same weekend in 2014.
Additional motorsports dates at the Stockton Dirt Track in 2014, includes Tractor Pulls on Sunday June 15 and a pair of TBA events on Saturday April 19 and Saturday October 18.
The 7th Annual Stockton 99 Speedway Swap Meet takes place on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Stockton 99 Speedway located at 4105 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, California 95205. It’s a Hot Rod, Race Car & Antique Collectibles Swap Meet also featuring a race car and hot rod car show! Pre-registration deadline is February 5, 2014 - $10 extra per space day of event.
Hot Rod, Race Car & Antique Collectibles swap meet spaces are $30 each for approx. 20' x 40' space which includes 2 admission passes per vendor, not per space. Car Corral spaces are $20 each which includes 2 admission passes per vendor, not per space. Race Car and Hot Rod Car Show Entry is $20 each which includes 2 admission passes. There will be class awards and vehicles will be featured on the front straight-a-way of the Stockton 99 race track. Questions contact 209-466-9999 or 209-482-6969
Hot Rod, Race Car & Antique Collectibles swap meet spaces are $30 each for approx. 20' x 40' space which includes 2 admission passes per vendor, not per space. Car Corral spaces are $20 each which includes 2 admission passes per vendor, not per space. Race Car and Hot Rod Car Show Entry is $20 each which includes 2 admission passes. There will be class awards and vehicles will be featured on the front straight-a-way of the Stockton 99 race track. Questions contact 209-466-9999 or 209-482-6969
The Stockton Dirt Track is a lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval and is located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California. Defending World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman set the track record on opening night last season with a clocking of 13.278 aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing/ Great Clips No. 9 machine. More info at http://www.stocktondirttrack.com/
The physical address for the Stockton Dirt Track is 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. Camping will also be available during the weekend with a number of great spots available for RV’s and Campers on the fairgrounds.
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Be sure and like the Stockton Dirt Track on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stocktondirt?fref=ts as well as follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/stocktondirt
For information on the paved quarter-mile oval Stockton 99 Speedway located on Wilson Way in Stockton log ontohttp://www.stockton99.com/ & like it on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheNewStockton99?fref=ts
Stockton Dirt Track 2014 Schedule
“Western Racing Classic” weekend
Thursday March 20: TBA Go Kart charity event
Friday March 21: Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets
Saturday March 22: World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series
Thursday March 20: TBA Go Kart charity event
Friday March 21: Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets
Saturday March 22: World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series
Saturday April 19: TBA
Saturday May 17: Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets
Sunday June 15: Tractor Pulls
Friday June 20: Winged 360 Sprint Cars & IMCA Modifieds
Saturday July 12: West Coast Late Model Shootout & IMCA Modifieds
Saturday August 2: King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Series
Saturday October 18: TBA
Saturday November 1: King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series & Civil War 360 Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster championship finales (31st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson)