By Dave Grayson
The 2016 season is winding down at many tracks here in the western states area and , in many cases, the special shows such as champions nights and other special events are going to be the order of the racing weekend.
EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY. 5/8, 3/8 &1/5 MILE. MONROE, WA. www.evergreenspeedway.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
Here's one of those special post season events. The Evergreen Speedway will be presenting the Interstate Batteries Pumpkin Smash Enduro this Saturday. This event is a four hour, multi turn, rain or shine enduro that pays $500 to win. The event is open to cars from the Hornet, Bumble Bee, Stinger, Road Runner and Tuner divisions.
The spectator gates will open at 11 am with racing receiving the green flag at 12 pm. General admission tickets, age 13 and up, are $10 with kids age 12 and under admitted free.
GOOD TIMES QUARTER MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION. 1/20 MILE. MADERA, CA. www.goodtimesqm.com.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
Good Times will be presenting their Regional Rumble/Pumpkin race this Saturday, from 9am to 5pm, featuring seven different classes of quarter midget racing divisions. This outstanding organization, sanctioned by Region 11 of the Quarter Midget association of America, promotes family themed racing events for boys and girls age 5 to 16. For more details regarding Saturday's event, contact Kim Avesdisian at 559 313 3982.
HAVASU 95 SPEEDWAY. 1/4 MILE. LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ. www.havasu95speedway.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
Havasu 95 will present round two of their 2016 -2017 winter racing series this Saturday night featuring on track action from the Get It In Gear Street Stocks, the Havasu Wiring Outlaw Karts, the Sam Nichols Electric Factory Stocks and the Flowers Assisted Living Team Factory Stocks. The race evening is being presented by Carquest Auto Parts and Big O Tires. The spectator gates will open at 4 pm followed by racing at 6 pm.
General admission tickets, age 17 plus, are $12 and $10 for seniors, military personnel and the handicapped. Tickets for kids, age six to 16, are $6 with kids age five and under admitted free. The speedway offers a budget friendly family package, priced at $25, which admits two adults and two kids. Tickets for the speedway's VIP section, featuring the best seats in the house, are also available for $25.
LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY BULLRING. 3/8 & 1/3 MILE OVALS. LAS VEGAS, NV. www.lvms/bullring. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST & 22ND.
Here's another one of those hot racing tickets from Las Vegas featuring their Senator's Cup Fall Classic this weekend. The highlight will be the 150 lap feature for Super Late Models that pays $15,000 to win. The winner's check will be presented by U.S. Senator Dean Heller, (R-Nevada), himself a former race driver at the Bullring.
On Friday the gates will open at 4 pm followed by qualifying at 430 pm and heat races at 6 pm. Also on Friday's schedule are main events from the USAC HPD Midgets-30 laps, the Southwest Tour/Pro Truck Series-50 laps and the USLCI Legends-25 laps.
On Saturday the gates will again open at 4 pm followed by heat races at 415 pm and B mains at 445 pm. The main events of the evening will follow the 6 pm opening ceremonies featuring the USLCI Bandoleros-20 laps, Bomber Stocks-30 laps, Super Stocks-50 laps, USLCI Legends-25 laps, USAC HPD Midgets-30 laps, Late Models-100 laps and the aforementioned 150 lap feature from the Super Late Models.
This special weekend comes with a variety of ticket options. Advance tickets can be obtained at the speedway's box office or by calling 702 644 4444. The tickets can also be obtained via the speedway's official website.
The Bullring's very budget friendly concession stand will be up and running this weekend featuring $2 hot dogs and Coca Cola products along with $3 Budweiser products. Anytime you can enjoy a hot dog and a beer for $5 while watching all of this racing is a good thing.
LOAN MART MADERA SPEEDWAY. 1/3 MILE. MADERA, CA. www.racemadera.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
The fastest one third mile in the west will be presenting their tenth annual Pumpkin Smash, Halloween Bash and Blow Up this Saturday night. This unique show includes a 250 lap enduro race that pays $2,000 to win, along , with the Extreme Barrel Racing Series, a demolition derby, an off road truck race and a stunt show.
For the kids there will be a trick or treat through the pit area along with the kids participating in the annual on track pumpkin smash. All of this fun begins at 6pm.
General admission tickets are only $15 and $13 for seniors and military personnel. Youth tickets, age six to 12, are $7 with kids age five and under admitted free.
SPEEDWAY WILLOW SPRINGS. 1/4 MILE. ROSAMOND, CA. www.thespeedwaywillowsprings.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
The Speedway Willow will be presenting their 2016 finale in very grand fashion Saturday night by presenting a special show they're calling The Night of Champions and Destruction In The Desert. This special show is being presented by the Pinnacle Peak Steak House and Platinum Jewelry and Loan.
On the racing side of the program, the on track excitement will be provided by the speedway's Street Stock, Mini Stock, Elite, So Cal Enduro, Skid Plate and Bandolero divisions.
The Destruction In the Desert excitement will feature a figure 8 race, a mechanics race, demo cross and a trailer race of destruction.
The speedway hasn't overlooked their younger fans. For the kids there will be trick or treat goodie bags for kids age 13 and under, a Halloween costume contest, a kids candy toss, kids big wheel racing and the speedway's traditional on track pumpkin smash.
The day will begin with an open practice session at 1030 am followed by qualifying at 130 pm, heat races at 3 pm and main events going green at 6 pm.
Adult wrist band tickets are $10 with kids age eight and under admitted free. The wrist bands will allow fan access to all Willow Springs International Raceway tracks and events on both Saturday and Sunday. In the case of this weekend there will be sports car racing on Saturday and motorcycle racing on Sunday on the 2.5 mile, nine turn, road course.
UKIAH SPEEDWAY. 1/4 MILE. UKIAH, CA.www.lakeportspeedway.com FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND -23D.
The Lakeport - Ukiah Speedway Challenge Series, presented by Furia Motorsports, will be located at Ukiah this weekend, the home of the 2016 Fall Classic. The weekend begins on Friday with an open practice session for all divisions. On Saturday and Sunday the spectator gates will open at 330 pm followed by qualifying at 5pm and racing to follow. The fully loaded racing schedule will be provided by the speedway's Bomber, Jammer, Legend, Modified, Pro 4 and Late Model divisions.
General admission tickets, age 12 plus, are $15 and $11 for seniors and students. Tickets for kids, age six through 11, are $8 with kids age six and under admitted free. Tickets for military personnel and 1st responders, with valid ID, are $8.
WASHINGTON QUARTER MIDGET ASSOCIATION. 1/8 MILE. MONROE, WA. www.wqma.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND.
Here's another one of those wonderful organizations designed for kids beginning their driving career in quarter midget. The Washington Quarter Midget Association will be launching their winter racing season this Saturday, featuring their 16 racing divisions, with the track going hot following the 845 am mandatory pit meeting.
The association wants you to know that family, friends and other visitors are always welcome to watch their races and that's why spectator admission is free.
