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| Scott Winters (#24) looks to return to Madera victory lane (Photo Courtesy Howard Twaddel) |
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2018) – One of the top open-wheel events of the year is at the Madera Speedway this Saturday night with the “Lucas Oil Summertime Horsepower Nationals” led by features for both the Lucas Oil Modified Series and the North State Modifieds. In addition to the ground-pounding Modified excitement will be action for the USAC Western US Midgets, CSS 360 Super Modifieds, and Legends of Kearney Bowl.
Madera Speedway’s MAVTV cameras will roll for the Lucas Oil Modified Series 75 lap feature, while the North State Modified 60 lapper will be broadcast live on the Madera Speedway Facebook as well.
Taylor Miinch heads into the Spillvak 75 presented by Protect the Harvest with an impeccable record of three consecutive Lucas Oil Modified victories. The 2017 series champion has not yet won at Madera Speedway, however, but appears primed to do so after a dominating win in May at Las Vegas.
Former series champion Dylan Cappello has won twice at Madera and would like to return to victory lane after finishing second at Vegas. Scott Winters of Tracy is a two-time Madera Speedway champion in Modifieds including 2002 when he won the NASCAR Regional Title at the one-third mile. Winters is also a two-time Lucas Oil winner at Madera but last won at the track in 2015. He currently ranks a distant 14th in the championship fight and Madera could be the race to turn his fortunes around. Loomis’ Michael Mitchell is fifth in the standings with strong Madera ties with his team also running a two-car Mini Cup operation at the track.
The North State Modified Series has had a barnstorming year that was highlighted by a 27 car field at Anderson’s Shasta Speedway. Rio Linda’s Kris Price won the Shasta event and previously was a regular competitor in Madera’s Modified division a few years ago. He trails Randy Houston by three points in the standings. The Medford, OR racer has only one Madera North State start back in 2015, when he finished 17th.
Third in the North State battle is Sacramento’s Jason Philpot, the winner of round #2 at Eureka. Philpott has three straight podiums at Madera with North State including one win. Last year’s Madera North State race was won by Lucas Oil regular Matthew Hicks. Three-time defending series champion Darrin Knight has a Madera win on his resume as well.
Lance Jackson and Donnie Large have split the CSS 360 Super Modified races at Madera this year, with AJ Russell surprisingly locked out of victory lane. The battles will continue in their third race of the year on Saturday with a 30 lap feature scheduled.
The USAC Western US Midgets have been dominated by Adam Lemke of Hollister, who also competes in Madera’s RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series. Lemke is 3-0 in pavement competition this year. Youngsters Blake Brannon and Joey Iest, both graduates from quarter midget racing at the adjacent Good Times QMA, round out the top-three in the pavement points.
Legends of Kearney Bowl always present a strong turnout of vintage Super Modified excitement and will round out the exciting card.
This weekend’s activities begin with an open practice on Friday night. Gates open at noon with the track hot from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. On Saturday, pit gates open at 10:30 a.m. with practices beginning at 12:45 p.m. Qualifying follows at 2:45 p.m. with the first heat races and main events beginning at 5:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies are slated for 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are value priced at just $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $7 for youth ages 6-12, and kids five and under are free! Military are free for this special event!
For more information about Madera Racing on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or www.mavtv.com. For more information on RPM Mortgage and to obtain loan information please visit www.rpmwins.com and for more information about 51FIFTY Energy Drink visit www.51fiftyenergydrink.com
Madera Speedway is presented by major partners RPM Mortgage, 51FIFTY Energy Drink, Nut Up Industries, NICERIDE, iPull-uPull, and Color Fast Industries.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Thursdays re-runs of the 2017 season every week. The show airs at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST and is also available on the Lucas Oil Racing TV app. New 2018 episodes will begin airing Thursday June 7th.
Madera Speedway 2018 Schedule Celebrating 47 years of Racing!
June 9th - Lucas Oil Summertime Horsepower Nationals presented by Protect the Harvest & Hoosier Tires! Lucas Oil Modifieds in the Protect the Harvest 75 MAVTV SHOW, North State Modified Tour , USAC HPD Midgets, Legends of Kearney Bowl, CSS 360 Super mods
June 16th – Madera Late Models Series 40 laps, Jr. Late Model Series 30 lap exhibition race, Madera Hobby Stocks, Southwest Truck Series, Toyota Sedans, MSTs, Legends of the Pacific , F4 Beater Cross
June 23rd - Closed
June 30th - Reverend Ron Spencer's Red, White and Blue Classic and BIG FIREWORKS SHOW! !) Race #5 of the MAVTV televised $2,000 to win RPM Mortgage Pro Model Series 80 Laps (50 Laps then a break, then 30 laps), Race #5 of the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series 80 laps (50 laps then a break, then 30 laps), MST (48 lap main spilt 24’s) , Toyota Sedans (48 lap main, split 24's), Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series
July 7th - Gerhardt Classic 100 Lap Three wide start BCRA Midget Race, The Western Winged Super Sprint Series, USAC Western Midgets, NCMA Sprints, CSS/360 Super Modifieds, Vintage BCRA, Legends of Kearney Bowl,
July 14th - Madera Late Models, Madera Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, and the Jr, Late Model 30 lap exhibition race
July 21st - Closed
July 28th - Summer Speed Fest $5,000 to win Race #6 of the MAVTV televised RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series 100 laps (split 50’s), Race #6 of the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series 80 laps (50 laps then a break, then 30 laps), MSTs, Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series
August 4th - Children's Hospital Kids Night - Madera Late Models, Madera Hobby Stocks, F4 Beater Cross, Toyota Sedans, MST, Jr Late Model 30 lap exhibition race, Southwest Tour Truck Series
August 11th - PCS Super Late Model Series (Pacific Challenge Series), Madera Hobby Stocks, CSS/360 Super Modifieds, USAC HPD Midgets, MST, Legends of the Pacific, F4 Beater Cross
August 18th - Closed
August 25th - Race # 7 of the MAVTV Televised $2,000 to win RPM Mortgage Pro Model Series 80 laps (50 then 30), Race #7 of the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series 80 laps (50 laps then a break, then 30 laps), Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series , Legends of the Pacific, Toyota Sedans
September 1st - Hampton Inn and Suites Night at the Speedway, Madera Late Models, Madera Hobby Stocks, MST's, Toyota Sedans, F4 Beater Cross, and the Jr, Late Model 30 lap exhibition race
September 8th - Closed for the Madera Fair
September 14th - 46th Annual Harvest Classic Night #1 presented by ($5 Ticket Night!) for everyone on night one. Madera Late Models, Madera Hobby Stocks, F4 Beater Cross , MST, Toyota Sedans, USAC Western Midgets and Modified Truck Pulls!
September 15th - 46th Annual Harvest Classic presented by Midland Tractor and John Deere! The Western Winged Super Sprint Series, BCRA Midgets, USAC Western Midgets, NCMA Sprints, CSS/360 Super Modifieds, Legends of Kearney Bowl, California Hard Tops, Plus the Blown, Injected multi engine Pulling Tractors!
September 22nd - Race #8 of the MAVTV televised $2,000 to win RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series 80 laps (50 laps then 30), Race #8 of the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series 80 laps (50 laps then a break, the 30 laps), MST, Toyota Sedans, Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series
September 29th – Spears SRL Southwest Tour 125, the USAC Western Midgets, CSS/360 Super Modifieds, Legends of the Pacific, Madera Hobby Stocks, and the Legends of Kearney Bowl
October 5th -Practice for the RPM Mortgage Short Track "Best of the West" $10,000.00 to win Shootout Event open to Lucas Oil Modifieds, Late Models, Jr. Late Models, and the Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series
October 6th - 150 Lap $10,000.00 to WIN “NUT UP SHORT TRACK SHOOTOUT” for the MAVTV televised RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series 150 laps! (race #9 of the televised championship), Lucas Oil Modifieds 75 lap TV race! Race #9 of the 80 lap 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series and the Mini Cup vs Bandoleros Series
October 13th - Closed, NO RACES /
October 20th - 11th Annual iPull-uPull Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash and Blow Up and Monster Trucks!, Madera Hobby Stocks, MST's, Toyota Sedans, $2,000 to Win 200 lap Enduro, the Extreme Barrel Racing Series, a Trick or Treat thru the Pits and on Track PUMPKIN SMASH for the KIDS!
October 27th - Closed
November 10th - 2018 Championship Awards Banquet
