Stockton Late Model competitor, Dennis Byers (Photo Courtesy Don Thompson, Patriot Photography) |
Via Stockton 99 PR/Blakesley Sports Media
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (May 12, 2016) - Stockton 99 Speedway will host its 68th season of racing competition when the historic quarter-mile fires up the lights on Saturday night May 14th. The speedway will heavily emphasize a revived local program in 2016 with the Noceti Group presenting a full season of points racing. The N. Wilson Way oval will welcome the return of Late Models and Grand American Modifieds for points racing along with Pure Stocks and the touring California Mini Cups.
The Super Stock division has been re-branded as Stockton Late Models, incorporating many different engines under one unified rules package. Stockton Late Models will compete in ten races over the course of the season. Grand American Modifieds were the largest division at Stockton 99 throughout the 90s and 2000s and return after a one-year hiatus for eight points races. Bombers will also race this season for a points championship and will race a total of ten times this season starting with Saturday's races.
The California Mini Cups have their first of five races on Saturday night and feature the youngest drivers at Stockton. With many Mini Cup drivers moving up the ladder, the division has seen a clean slate with all but two or three drivers new to the division. Of the new drivers, most are second and third generation relatives of the Stockton Modified and Late Model competitors.
Special events at Stockton 99 Speedway this year include the three race Tri-Holiday Series on May 28th (Memorial Day weekend), July 2nd for the Firecracker 100, and September 3rd (Labor Day weekend). 100 lap Pacific Challenge Series Super Late Model features headline all three nights. The fastest cars to ever hit the quarter-mile, King of the Wing Sprint Cars return on August 6th along with mighty BCRA Midgets. A variety of vintage classes will compete to thrill the crowd as well.
Local track championships will be decided all summer long leading up to the season finale on September 17th.
The races on Saturday May 14th kick off three big weeks for the Noceti Group and Stockton racing, with May 21st seeing the King of the West Sprint Cars at the Stockton Dirt Track, before the Pacific Challenge Series at Stockton 99 Speedway on May 28th.
On May 14th, grandstands will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for juniors agres 11-15, Seniors 65+, and active military, while kids 10 and under are free. A family pass for two adults and two juniors is $40. Pit passes are $45. A test and tune session kicks off activity on Friday night for the competitors to get ready for Saturday's races.
For more information on all events and happenings, visit www.stockton99.com www.stocktondirttrack.com or www.sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net
Stockton 99 Speedway 2016 Schedule
March 6: 9th Annual Swap Meet
April: Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
May 14: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Mini Cups / Grand American Modifieds
May 28: Pacific Challenge Series / Legends of the Pacific / Stockton Late Models / Bombers
June 25: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Mini Cups/ Grand American Modifieds / Basic 4-Cylinders
July 2: Firecracker 100 Pacific Challenge Series / Stockton Late Models / Bombers
Mini Cups / Grand American Modifieds
July 16: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Grand American Modifieds / Basic 4-Cylinders
August 6: King of the Wing Sprint Car Series / BCRA Midgets / Legends of Kearney Bowl / San Jose Super Modifieds / BCRA Vintage Midgets
August 13: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Grand American Modifieds / Basic 4-Cylinders
August 20: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Mini Cups / Grand American Modifieds
September 3: Pacific Challenge Series / Legends of the Pacific / Stockton Late Models / Bombers
September 10: Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Grand American Modifieds / Basic 4-Cylinders
September 17: Night of Champions - Stockton Late Models / Bombers / Mini Cups / Grand American Modifieds
October 23: Fall Swap Meet
October: Rusty Wallace Racing Experience