Posts by Steven Blakesley
JETT YANTIS EARNS SECOND CAREER CALIFORNIA SPEEDWEEK VICTORY DURING 2025 OPENER AT PLAZA PARK
VISALIA, Calif. (July 1, 2025) – After a mechanical problem in Non-Wing and a narrow runner-up finish in A-Class, Bakersfield’s Jett Yantis scored during the Super 600 nightcap for opening night of the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek. Yantis’ performance led the action as five divisions of Micro Sprints kicked off four races in five nights…
Read MoreALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY HOSTS FIREWORKS SHOW DURING SATURDAY’S NASCAR SALUTE TO AMERICA IN ROSEVILLE
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 1, 2025) – The 2025 racing season continues at All American Speedway powered by Roseville Toyota on Saturday night with the NASCAR Salute to America, featuring a huge post-race fireworks show plus seven divisions of racing excitement, spectator drags, and other thrills. Photo by Greg’s Treads Tickets are available when the gates…
Read MoreHOOSIER TIRE CALIFORNIA SPEEDWEEK RACES INTO ACTION THIS TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
STOCKTON, Calif. (June 30, 2025) – An international roster across five Micro Sprint divisions races into California this week for the eighth running of the Hoosier Tire California Speedweek, battling at Plaza Park Raceway, Lemoore Jet Bowl, and Delta Speedway. Drivers will compete for over $51,000 in posted awards and the coveted carved wooden bear…
Read MoreTHREE-FOR-THREE FOR DEREK COPELAND IN SHASTA SUPER LATE MODELS
ANDERSON, Calif. (June 29, 2025) – Despite challengers from across California and southern Oregon, Anderson’s Derek Copeland continued his perfect season at his home track Shasta Speedway by claiming round three of the 2025 Super Late Model season on Saturday night. Copeland is three-for-three in the 125-lap features which pay $2,000 to win, racing towards…
Read MorePOUNDS AND JOHNSON STAR IN MCGOWAN MEMORIAL AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (June 29, 2025) – Racing before a large crowd for the 14th annual Richie McGowan Memorial with Bakersfield’s Biggest Fireworks Show, Brad Pounds and Nicholas Johnson each claimed $1032 prizes with victories on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Other winners included Jason Bannister, Roger Holder, and Kyle Wood. Photo by…
Read MoreJAKE ANDREOTTI WINS FIRST CAREER OCEAN SPRINTS FEATURE
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…
Read MoreTHIRD RACE OF 2025 SHASTA SPEEDWAY SEASON HITS ANDERSON THIS SATURDAY
ANDERSON, Calif. (June 24, 2025) – The exciting season of action at Shasta Speedway hits the track in Anderson this Saturday night June 28th. A full pack of Super Late Model drivers from both Northern California and Southern Oregon continue their battles in a 125-lap feature. An extra large field of INEX Legends compete when…
Read More14TH ANNUAL RICHIE MCGOWAN MEMORIAL AND BAKERSFIELD’S BIGGEST FIREWORKS SHOW THIS SATURDAY AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 23, 2025) – This Saturday June 28th, Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway honors a great racer and honors America with the 14th Annual Richie McGowan Memorial, featuring Bakersfield’s biggest fireworks show. The H&S Body Works Hobby Stocks battle in a 32-lap feature presented by MMI, plus racing for the IMCA…
Read MorePAHULE DOUBLES UP ON SECOND NIGHT OF SUMMER SIZZLER IN STOCKTON
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (June 22, 2025) – Brentwood’s Jeffrey Pahule doubled up on the second night of Delta Speedway’s Summer Sizzler, claiming both the Non-Wing and A-Class features for the Micro Sprints action in Stockton. Jett Yantis of Bakersfield and Braxon Vasconcellos of Visalia each won their second main events of the weekend as well while…
Read MoreKELLER FAMILY SWEEPS REV. RON SPENCER RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CLASSIC AT MADERA SPEEDWAY
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (June 21, 2025) – Kyle Keller won his second career Reverend Ron Spencer Red, White, and Blue Classic while his younger brother Kellen won his first 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series feature on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. Both drivers used the high line to charge to victory in their main events in…
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