Ocean Speedway

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 8, 2025) – Caleb Debem extended his Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo points lead during Friday night’s Hall of Fame Night at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, where all four divisions had narrow battles for victory.  1990 and 1991 track champion Jeff Silva was inducted into the Hall of Fame in opening ceremonies.…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 2, 2025) – 29 years after his Johnny Key Classic victory in 1996 at San Jose Speedway, Bud Kaeding claimed Saturday’s 65th running of the Key at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series feature win is Bud’s 23rd career NARC 410 victory and the ninth Kaeding family win in…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2025) – Jake Andreotti of Castro Valley won his first career Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo feature on Friday night, claiming the 25-lap feature at the Ocean Speedway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville. Photo by Top Dawg Photos 2024 champion and 2025 points leader Caleb Debem claimed…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (June 21, 2025) – Racing at Ocean Speedway on a race day decision, Tony Gomes stormed for his first career Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo victory on Friday night in Watsonville. Gomes was joined by Jim Pettit II, Danny Wagner, Bobby Gallaher, Mark Biscardi, and Jonathan Welborn in victory lane on a…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 31, 2025) – Salinas’ Bobby Hogge topped the second round of the IMCA Modified All-Star Challenge during Friday’s Grad Night at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Hogge was one of five winners at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds dirt track with Danny Wagner, Ryan Hart, Eric Weisler, and Amaya Flower also claiming wins.…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 16, 2025) – Aromas’ Justin Sanders dominated the First Responders Night for the NARC 410 Sprint Cars on Friday night at Ocean Speedway, leading all 30-laps for his 24th career series win at his home track in Watsonville. A healthy crowd was on hand on a cool night for five divisions of…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 3, 2025) – San Jose’s Bud Kaeding stormed past 2024 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo champion Caleb Debem in lapped traffic Friday night, claiming the 30-lap feature in Watsonville. The thrilling finish added to an exciting night with four of the features decided in late battles at the Santa Cruz County…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (March 29, 2025) – Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick earned his seventh career Ocean Speedway victory but his first without a wing, as Carrick prevailed in the 30-lap inaugural Watsonville appearance for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series on Friday night. The USCS were the first non-wing series to compete at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 23, 2024) – Ocean Speedway in Watsonville concluded its championship points season on Friday night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds with five champions decided on an exciting night on the dirt. Jim Pettit and Joe Gallaher wrapped up back-to-back titles while 18-year-old Emali VanHoff, Peter Vannerus, and Kevin Elliott claimed the…

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (August 16, 2024) – Matt Kile topped Rob Gallaher in a thrilling duel of San Jose drivers during Friday’s 33-lap Terry Traub Tribute for Hobby Stocks at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Kile’s victory in the fourth edition of the special event paid $753 to win, part of a five-division line-up at the Santa…