AMERICAN VALLEY SPEEDWAY: DOUBLE HEADER QUINCY, CALIF (July 20) – This weekend American Valley Speedway ran the Gordon Peard Trucking double header. All classes had two nights of sometimes wild racing on this oval. There was an added bonus for the IMCA Modified drivers as the winner each night got to pocket $1,000. Needless to say there was some excitement on the track and turned Saturday’s main into a wild affair. After winning that last Modified main Chris Olexivich said, “It was a crazy night, it was fun racing. Took a chance on the high line as everyone seemed faster

FERNLEY, NV (July 13) – Summer’s heat and a strong wind were challenges when Fernley 95A Speedway began its latest race. Keeping the track surface moist and not dry kept the track crew busy during the heat races. Despite this the program continued and drivers gave the fans some good racing. When the 13-car IMCA field took the green Malen Gonzalez took off with Cory Sample and James Thibodeaux in hot pursuit. Just one lap later the car of Chris Olexiewicz slowed bringing out the first caution. On the green Gonzalez took off but soon Thibodeaux took over second then

LOVELOCK, NV (JULY 6) – While the car count was less than expected on a money night the racing still went on at the Lovelock Speedway. Fans present were treated to good weather and some hot racing. After the IMCA main winner Cory Sample, who was appearing in this third race in as many days said, “It’s been at least over a year to be sure but it’s good to be back. I feel good, we’ve raced a handful of days in a row and just got to keep going and plugging away.” Before the race got started the IMCA

FERNLEY, NV (June 29) – Although the car count was a bit low, Fernley 95A Speedway hosted a good night of racing for the fans. And great weather made it a wonderful evening. When the 13-car IMCA field got the green Barry Stone was on point but soon had Robert Miller after him. Early on there was a quick caution and on the restart Cory Sample was after the leader with Gene Kay in tow. Soon Sample was on point with Kay, who took second was being chased by Miller. On lap 7 there was another caution when Steve McQueen

FALLON, NV (June 22) – Rattlesnake Raceway hosted its fifth scheduled race of the season. Visiting were the Northern Nevada Winged Sprints as well as the Dwarf Cars. This time the weather cooperated and set the stage for some great racing in this bullring. During the heat races the track dried out so much dust was a problem when the sprint cars were out there. As a result a bunch of water was put down during the intermission. The result was a fairly long wheel packing session by the Hobby Stocks before their main. Finally the track was deemed ready

FERNLEY, NV (JUNE 15) – Fernley 95A Speedway hosted the Nevada Pro Stock Association’s opening round as well as the 4th Buehn Hobby Stock Classic. For the Hobby Stocks it was a chance to pocket $1,000 if they could win. The feature race of the night was actually run in two parts. It was the Buehn 4th annual Hobby Stock Classic, which paid the winner $1,000 and second place $500 with the rest of the field getting what the track usually pays. There were going to be 20 cars but unfortunately Bob Vaden and Richard Italiano were unable to make

LOVELOCK, NV (May 11) – Despite a low car count the decision was made to go racing and race they did. Helping was Mother Nature setting the stage with great weather. This was the first scheduled visit by the Northern Nevada Winged Sprints but only six of them showed up. Sadly the driveline in Bob Cooney’s car came off during the heat race and ended his night. When the sprint car main began only three cars answered the green as the others had mechanical problems, which kept them back in the pits. First on point was heat winner Dalton Christiani

QUINCY, CA (May 4/5) – This weekend the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals visited American Valley Speedway located in Feather River Country. The event is the sixth annual Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay Memorial Race, named after two drivers lost their lives about seven years ago. Saturday before things got started and to honor both men all the cars present, Dwarfs, B Mods and Hobby Stocks did several parade. Saturday night.  the money night and it’s when the Pros race their 30-lap main event that closes the evening. After the dust had settled winner Joe Frock said, ” This time

FERNLEY, NV – It was a wild night when 95A Speedway opened its 2019 season Saturday. Except for a cooling wind the track was tacky, fast, ready for action and two classes delivered just that. There was supposed to be a 21-car IMCA field but three care were unable to start so 18 took the green flag for their 25-lap main. It was another wild affair with plenty of cautions. After the checkered flag California driver Ryan McDaniel came out on top but it wasn’t easy as he had car problems. “We were broke on lap 3 and I was

RENO, NV (Dec. 10) – When the final checkered flag waved ending the Nevada Pro Stock Association’s season the champion was Jay Sears. It was a long 11-race schedule that took the series east to Winnemucca and north to Cedarville, California. At the end Sears bested duo of Robert Miller/Travis White by just nine points while further down the list was third place Bill Pearson. Like many racers he got an early start in the sport. “I grew up in Hawthrone, Nevada racing on that track,” he said. “Started there just before I had a driver’s license at 15. Been

  CARSON CITY (Dec. 1) – Nevada Pro Stock Association held its awards banquet to honor its champions and supporters at the Bella Vista Bistro in Carson City. President Travis Petersen was the master of ceremonies for the night. After dinner Petersen introduced the board that includes vice president Mike McMordie, Secretary Kari Gonzalez, and Brandi Simmons Coclich as well as Gina Gonzalez who worked the raceceiver and posted results on My Laps. Then it was time to hand out the hardware with the champion being honored first. “It’s been a great year, comradeship and good time, that’s what it’s

FALLON, NV (Oct.13) – Rattlesnake Raceway ended its 2018 season with the annual awards banquet. There was a raffle plus a lot of hardware and awards to hand out that evening. LARA president Chris Lumsden got things rolling by calling out groups to start enjoying the buffet that was ready. After dinner things got quiet and he began the awards part of the evening. The first group to pickup their trophies, including the championship jackets, were the youngest that race the Rattlesnake Outlaw Karts. Adult champions also get a championship jacket to go with their trophy He began with Alexis

FALLON, NV (OCT.6): Rattlesnake Raceway hosted the annual Dirt Track Championships and the Nevada Pro Stock Association ended its season Saturday. It was one of several divisions and the stars that raced that night. “It was rough and Jeff (Olschowka) made a mistake so I got by him,” Bill Pearson said after winning the race. “I didn’t realize how close they were then right at the end I was like, ‘man I can hear somebody there.’ I want to thank my uncle B.J., he owns the car and Pearson Realty is our biggest sponsor and Paula Earl, who is a