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Sep 22, 2019

Abreu wins a thriller at Placerville Speedway

Rico Abreu claims an exciting Nor-Cal Posse Shootout at Placerville Speedway Placerville, CA – Rutherford, California’s Rico Abreu came out on a top of a thrilling main event to take home the $7,000 top prize last night at the third annual Nor-Cal Posse Shootout. The two-time Chili Bowl champion was part of a torrid battle for the lead with Fremont’s Shane Golobic and Paradise racer Kyle Hirst over much of the contest. Abreu and Golobic battled side-by-side for several laps

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KYLE LARSON IS THE MAN AT PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY

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Aug 22, 2019

KYLE LARSON IS THE MAN AT PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY

Placerville, CA … Kyle Larson kicked off the Fastest Four Days in Motorsports with a thrilling sprint car victory, claiming Wednesday’s King of the West by NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series 30-lap headliner at Placerville Speedway. Larson also won the BCRA midget feature. Larson started the Paul Silva Finley Farms/McDonalds-sponsored sprint car in the fourth spot in the 24-car grid and took advantage of a pair of late race cautions to set up his winning move. The last one all

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Kyle Larson Returns to Placerville Next Week

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Aug 14, 2019

Kyle Larson Returns to Placerville Next Week

NASCAR star Kyle Larson returns to Placerville Speedway on Wednesday August 21 Placerville, CA - One week from tonight the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series invades Placerville Speedway for the $5,000-to-win “Gold Country Showdown” on Wednesday August 21st. Don’t miss out on seeing the top Winged 410 Sprint Car drivers in California tackle the famed red clay for a night of non-stop action. NASCAR star Kyle Larson makes his Placerville return along with othe

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Forsberg claims 3rd Mark Forni Classic win

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Jul 29, 2019

Forsberg claims 3rd Mark Forni Classic win

Late race pass nets Andy Forsberg third career Mark Forni Classic victory at Placerville Speedway Placerville, CA – The 14th annual Mark Forni Classic came down to a late race restart on Saturday and during it Auburn’s Andy Forsberg slipped underneath San Jose’s Tim Kaeding, before driving away from the field to grab the $5,000 victory at Placerville Speedway. Also picking up Forni Classic wins on Saturday night were Jay Norton with the Ltd. Late Models, Dan Jinkerson with t

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Prestigious $5,000-to-win Mark Forni Classic invades Placerville Speedway this Saturday

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Jul 23, 2019

Prestigious $5,000-to-win Mark Forni Classic invades Placerville Speedway this Saturday

Placerville, CA – The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway is geared up for one of its biggest nights of the season with the 14th annual Mark Forni Classic set to take place on the famed red clay this Saturday July 27th. The Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car feature at the Mark Forni Classic will once again hand out $5,000 to the winner, making it the highest paying weekly event of the season at the quarter-mile. Along with the Sprint C

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Forsberg claims 63rd Placerville Speedway victory

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Jul 22, 2019

Forsberg claims 63rd Placerville Speedway victory

Placerville Speedway wins go to Andy Forsberg, Dan Jinkerson, Russ Murphy and Scott Kinney on Saturday Placerville, CA – July 20, 2019…Auburn, California veteran Andy Forsberg slid his way under youngster Jodie Robinson on a lap 13 restart and never looked back en route to his 63rd career Winged 360 Sprint Car victory at the Placerville Speedway on Saturday night. Also sharing victory lane during championship point race number 11 were Dan Jinkerson with the Jay’s Mobile Weldi

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Championship point race number 11 on tap for Placerville Speedway this Saturday

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Jul 16, 2019

Championship point race number 11 on tap for Placerville Speedway this Saturday

Placerville, CA – This weekend the Placerville Speedway is geared up to host another exciting Summertime Saturday night racing program with championship point race number 11 set to take place. Featured divisions this Saturday July 20th will include the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Jay’s Mobile Welding & Fabricating Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, BCRA Midget Lites and the always fun Vintage Hard Tops. It will also be the final tune-up for Winged 360

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Golobic doubles down at Placerville Speedway Saturday

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Jun 2, 2019

Golobic doubles down at Placerville Speedway Saturday

Placerville, CA – June 1, 2019…An exciting night of racing at the Placerville Speedway on Saturday saw Fremont, California’s Shane Golobic claim victory in both the POWRi-BCRA Midget League main event and the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car feature to cap the evening. Also picking up wins during “Dads and Grads” Night were Ray Trimble with the Ltd. Late Models and Dan Jinkerson with the Jay’s Mobile Welding & Fabricating Pure Stocks. Not even a few rain

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Placerville Speedway kicks-off huge Summer of racing this Saturday with Dads and Grads Night

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May 28, 2019

Placerville Speedway kicks-off huge Summer of racing this Saturday with Dads and Grads Night

Placerville, CA – May 28, 2019…Following a two-week break the Placerville Speedway returns to action in a big way this Saturday June 1st with an exciting four-division program during “Dads and Grads” Night at the races. On tap this weekend will be the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Jay’s Mobile Welding & Fabricating Pure Stocks and the first appearance of the season by the POWRi-BCRA Midgets. All dads that bring their kids to the ra

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Forsberg scores Placerville win number 60 on Saturday

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May 5, 2019

Forsberg scores Placerville win number 60 on Saturday

Andy Forsberg, Ryan McDaniel, Dan Jinkerson and Dakota Albright pick off Big Trophy Night wins at Placerville Speedway Placerville, CA – May 4, 2019…It was a history making night at Placerville Speedway on Saturday as six-time track champion Andy Forsberg of Auburn became the first driver to reach 60 career Winged 360 Sprint Car wins at the quarter-mile. Also claiming victories on Big Trophy Night were Ryan McDaniel with the Ltd. Late Models, Dan Jinkerson with the Jay’s Mobi

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Big Trophy Night coming to Placerville Speedway on Saturday

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Apr 30, 2019

Big Trophy Night coming to Placerville Speedway on Saturday

Placerville, CA – The El Dorado County Fairgrounds located Placerville Speedway is geared up to open the month of May with an entertaining four division program during “Big Trophy Night” this Saturday evening. The Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models and the Jay’s Mobile Welding & Fabricating Pure Stocks will all be vying for one of the special five-foot tall perpetual trophies handed out to the winners on Big Trophy Night. In addition to

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Sean Becker claims 24th career Placerville Winged 360 victory

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Apr 21, 2019

Sean Becker claims 24th career Placerville Winged 360 victory

Placerville, CA – A wild main event on Saturday night at the Placerville Speedway saw three different leaders and numerous charges through the field, but in the end it was veteran Sean Becker who stood in victory lane after claiming his 24th career Winged 360 Sprint Car victory at the track. Also sharing victory lane at championship point race number two were Ray Trimble with the Ltd. Late Models, Nick Baldwin with the Jay’s Mobile Welding & Fabricating Pure Stocks, Chance Cr

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Placerville Speedway hosts championship point race number two this Saturday April 20th

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Apr 16, 2019

Placerville Speedway hosts championship point race number two this Saturday April 20th

Placerville, CA – After being idle last week the Placerville Speedway will return to action in a big way on Easter weekend by playing host to a five-division program for championship point race number two this Saturday night. As a special way to commemorate Easter there will be a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny for the little ones on Saturday from 4pm-5pm. Hitting the track for point race number two will be the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd

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Andy Forsberg scores fourth Placerville Speedway win of 2018

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Aug 27, 2018

Andy Forsberg scores fourth Placerville Speedway win of 2018

Andy Forsberg, Maria Cofer, Fred Ryland and Cody Dingess earn wins on Campora Night at Placerville Speedway Placerville, CA – …Auburn, California’s Andy Forsberg started from the pole in the main event and held off a late-race bid from Justyn Cox to snag his fourth Thompson’s Auto Group Winged 360 Sprint Car win of the season on Saturday night. Also sharing Placerville Speedway victory lane during “Campora Propane Night” were Maria Cofer with the BCRA Midgets, Fred Ryland wit

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Placerville Speedway hosts penultimate Red Hawk Casino championship point race this Saturday

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Aug 21, 2018

Placerville Speedway hosts penultimate Red Hawk Casino championship point race this Saturday

Placerville, CA – August 21, 2018…With the season winding down the Placerville Speedway is set to hold the penultimate Red Hawk Casino championship point race of the year this Saturday night to close out the month of August. The evening of racing will be dubbed as “Campora Night” with track partner Campora Propane on hand with a booth behind the grandstands to talk with fans. Live music during Happy Hour from 4pm-6 will be performed by the band Locked N’ Loaded. Divisions in

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Forsberg, Morgan, Kinney and Murphy earn Placerville wins

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Aug 5, 2018

Forsberg, Morgan, Kinney and Murphy earn Placerville wins

Forsberg, Morgan, Kinney and Murphy score wins on Military Night Placerville, CA - A total of 24 Thompson’s Auto Group Winged 360 Sprint Cars signed into the Placerville Speedway Saturday night, during Red Hawk Casino points race 13. Andy Gregg and Billy Wallace set the front row for the 25 lap main event. Gregg got the initial start over Wallace but it was all for naught as the caution lights came on for a spinning Mike Benson in turns 3 and 4. On the second attempt the two-

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Busy month of August opens with Red Hawk Casino point race 13 this Saturday at Placerville Speedway

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Jul 31, 2018

Busy month of August opens with Red Hawk Casino point race 13 this Saturday at Placerville Speedway

Placerville, CA – The Placerville Speedway is amped up and ready to kick-off the month of August this Saturday with Red Hawk Casino championship point race number 13, which also doubles as “Military Appreciation Night” at the races. Active and former military members will receive admission for just $10 by showing ID on Saturday. Divisions set to tackle the quarter-mile on August 4 include the Thompson’s Auto Group Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Wingless Spec Sprints and

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King of the West-NARC 410 Sprint Cars headline Summer Nationals at Placerville Speedway this Saturda

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Jul 24, 2018

King of the West-NARC 410 Sprint Cars headline Summer Nationals at Placerville Speedway this Saturda

Placerville, CA – July 24, 2018…For the final time in 2018 the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway is geared up to host the traveling King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series during this Saturday’s “Summer Nationals.” The tight confines of Placerville Speedway always create non-stop action when the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Winged 410 Sprint Cars are on hand and Saturday will be another can’t miss opportunity to witness that. The event marks

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Summer Nationals July 28th Tickets Available Online

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Jul 13, 2018

Summer Nationals July 28th Tickets Available Online

On Saturday July 28 the Placerville Speedway will welcome back the traveling King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series for the final time in 2018! The “Summer Nationals” is sure to be a great way to cap the month of July at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds located quarter-mile. Also in action during the night are the BCRA Midget Mites and Vintage Hard Tops. Three-time King of the West-NARC champion Kyle Hirst of Paradise leads the standings with the series and was t

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Dads and Grads Night wins at Placerville Speedway go to Jimmy Trulli, Matt Michelli, Dan Jinkersen a

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Jun 3, 2018

Dads and Grads Night wins at Placerville Speedway go to Jimmy Trulli, Matt Michelli, Dan Jinkersen a

Placerville, CA – June 2, 2018…It had been since 2015 that Placerville’s favorite son Jimmy Trulli visited victory lane at the Placerville Speedway. Going into last night he sat atop the Thompson’s Auto Group Winged 360 Sprint Car standings and showed that it was no fluke, leading all 25-laps in the feature to score his fifth career victory at the quarter-mile. It had also been over a year since Dan Jinkersen stood in victory lane with the Pure Stocks, but he changed that aft

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