Dave Grayson
THE IRWINDALE EVENT CENTER MARCHES ON THROUGH 2016
We've all been waiting to see what was left of the Irwindale Event Center's. Was it going to become the outlet mall all race fans have been threatened with anytime soon? Apparently the demolition plans for the track, first expected to begin in January, has been somewhat postponed at least until late summer. In recent days the management the IEC released a schedule for their one half mile and one third mile paved ovals that will run through July 16th. Hopefully, they will find it necessary to expand that schedule until the end of the year.
The NASCAR Whelen All American Late Models will again be the lynch pin on this new schedule and will treat the fans to their high level of excitement through ten appearances. Also adding to the oval fun will be the Race Car Factory Spec Late Models, formerly known as the S2 Series, along with appearances from the Irwindale Race Trucks, the Southwest Tour Trucks, Mini Stocks, Legends, Super Stocks and Bandoleros.
The revised schedule also includes some special shows led by the March 19th appearance of the high flying NASCAR K&N Filters West Series and the running of the NAPA Auto Parts 150, presented by Bill McAnally Racing. The evening of April 30 will be another special IEC evening featuring the Lucas Oil Modified Racing Series and the Spears SRL Southwest Tour. Also on the special night list will be three of the IEC's fan favorite Night Of Destruction set for the evenings of March 12th, May 7th and July 2nd. A tire burning, slide ways running, evening of Formula Drift has been set for February 11th.
The IEC's one eighth mile drag strip will also be very busy over the next several months featuring 27 weeks of their NHRA Thursday Night Thunder program as well as six visits from the NHRA Summit Racing Series.
Jim Cohan, IEC President and CEO, proudly issued the following statement while announcing the expanded schedule at his track: “We’re very excited about being back for 2016,” IEC President/CEO Jim Cohan said. “Our fans have been great and very patient, and we hope that they’ll have a wonderful time with all of the exciting motor-entertainment that we’ve got lined up for them this season. And, the same goes for all of the competitors and crews that put on the show. They’ve been very understanding and loyal, and we couldn’t have asked for more.”
The next move needed is for us, the racing fans, to turn out and support all of this action and fun. That likely will be a done deal. This track has been treating its loyal fans to high quality racing shows since 1999 and there's absolutely no reason why that trend won't continue throughout this summer schedule.
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY OVAL TRACK SCHEDULE
January 23: Night of Destruction presented by Pick Your Part – Seidner’s Collision Centers Enduro, Seidner’s Collision Centers Skid Plate Racing, Pick Your Part Compact Car Demolition Derby, Trailer Racing, Irwindale Race Trucks
February 11: Thursday Night Drift presented by Formula Drift
March 12: Night of Destruction presented by Pick Your Part – Destruction Events TBA, Southwest Tour Trucks
March 19: (Special Event) Bill McAnally Racing presents K&N Pro Series West Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150, Whelen Late Models, Racecar Factory Spec Late Models
April 2: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Irwindale Race Trucks, Mini Stocks, Legend Cars
April 16: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Racecar Factory Spec Late Models
April 30: Lucas Oil Modifieds, Spears SRL Southwest Tour, Legend Cars, Bandoleros
May 7: Night of Destruction presented by Pick Your Part – Destruction Events TBA, Late Models
May 14: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Irwindale Race Trucks, Legend Cars, Racecar Factory Spec Late Models
May 28: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Southwest Tour Trucks
June 11: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Irwindale Race Trucks, Mini Stocks, Legend Cars, Bandoleros
June 25: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Super Stocks, Southwest Tour Trucks, Racecar Factory Spec Late Models
July 2: Night of Destruction presented by Pick Your Part – Destruction Events TBA, Late Models
July 16: NASCAR – Late Model Twins, Irwindale Race Trucks, Legend Cars, Bandoleros, Racecar Factory Spec Late Models
ORANGE SHOW SPEEDWAY REGISTRATION SCHEDULE.
The pre-registration event for Saturday February 6, 2016 has been moved to next Saturday February 13, 2016 from 11am to 2pm.
Orange Show Fairgrounds is having an unexpected event this weekend and the Pit Area will not be available.
Pre-Registration
Driver Membership. $80.00 Cash, Check or Charge
Crew Membership. $50.00 Cash Check or Charge
29 Concrete Pit Stalls. $200.00 for the season Cash only ( 1st come 1st serve)
Asphalt Pit Stalls. $100.00 for the season Cash only ( 1st come 1st serve)
No reserve pit stalls during the NASCAR K&N Event May 20 and May 21
No reserve pit stalls during the Lucas Oil Modified event August 19 and 20
The OSS will stage pre season practice sessions on March 5th, March 12th, March 19th, March 26th and April 2nd. Official 2016 season opening night will see the green flag on April 9th.
