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For the third consecutive season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is primed for Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, which showcases eight nights of racing at seven different venues from California to Washington. Everything kicks off in a big way at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this Friday July 17th with the annual “Tyler and Chuck Wolf Memorial” race. It will be a definite highlight of Speedweek, as we honor the late racer and now his late father/ car owner. Grands

The youth movement was out in full force once again at Placerville Speedway on Saturday, as 14-year-old Cole Croft withstood a late challenge from 16-year-old Austin Wood to score his second victory in the last three events at the track. Also claiming wins on Anrak Night at the Races were Nick Baldwin with the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks, Tyler Goggin with the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks and Dakota Albright with the BCRA Lightning Sprints. The Thompson’s Family of

Fast and furious dirt track racing marches on at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, as Russell Motorsports Inc. presents Anrak Night at the Races this Saturday July 11th. Placerville Speedway offers affordable Saturday night entertainment and features some of the highest rated track food in California served up at the Speedway Cafe. Hirst Home Team presents Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Beer Happy Hour and Live Music prior to the races until 6pm. A magician/ juggler will also be

Sacramento’s Austin Wood led all 30-laps in the feature to secure his second career Placerville Speedway victory during the Freedom Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday night. Fellow winners on Fourth of July included Ray Trimble with the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models and Wayne Trimble with the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks. The Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged Sprint Car finale saw Austin Wood and Suisun City’s Chance Grasty occupy the front row. At the waving of t

The annual “Freedom Fireworks” event on Independence Day is one of the largest all season at Placerville Speedway and this Saturday that tradition continues, with championship racing presented by Berco Building Materials invading the quarter mile. The Fourth of July Spectacular features three divisions in competition including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models and the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks. The evening wil

This Saturday July 4th it's Fast Cars & Freedom at Placerville Speedway! Reserve your seats for the Fourth of July Showcase via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-070426 -Front gate: 4pm -Live music/ Happy Hour presented by Taylor Hirst, Realtor: 4-6 -Cars on track: 5:15 (hot laps, qualifying, racing to follow) A massive fireworks display will take place once the races are completed!

Fourteen-year-old Cole Croft let it all hang out on a restart with five laps remaining and went on to claim his first career Sprint Car triumph during Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night at Placerville Speedway. Sharing victory lane in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday night were Ray Trimble with the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models, Nick Baldwin with the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and Noah LaPoint with the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. In the 30-lap Thompson’s Family of Deal

Throughout the years Placerville Speedway has been known for having some of the most loyal fans in Northern California. As a special thank you to our dedicated patrons, grandstand tickets will be just $5 during the annual Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night this Saturday June 27th. Divisions ready to thrill the crowd on Fan Appreciation Night include the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure

Thompson's Fan Appreciation Night is fast approaching! Action returns to Placerville Speedway on Saturday June 27th with grandstand tickets just $5. Grandstand seating during Thompson’s Fan Appreciation Night will be General Admission, apart from the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. As noted, grandstand tickets cost just $5 and can be purchased at the gate or via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-062726 The pit gate will open at noon, wi

A four division program rumbles into Placerville Speedway this Saturday during the “Prospector’s Pursuit,” including the final 2026 appearance by the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Cars. Joining the wingless warriors will be the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models, the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks and the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association. The speedway will be offering $6 Kings Meats Cheeseburgers, while Coors Light and Coors Banquet Beer are also discounted during Happy Hour