From Steven Blakesley
Calistoga, CA — (October 24, 2012) — The Napa County Fairgrounds will welcome more than 30 Winged 360 Sprint Car teams as they duel for more than $60,000 in prize money in this Saturday night’s 75th Anniversary Commemorative race at Calistoga Speedway. Thanks to generations donations this week, $15,000 will be awarded to the winner at one of California’s most prestigious dirt tracks.
Race fans can expect a driver roster that features some of the “who’s who” of Northern California Sprint Car racing in the one-night-only spectacular. The 30 lap feature pays tribute to the 75 year racing history of the half-mile and will pay $750 just to take the green flag.
Every 2012 weekly 360 or 410 track champion from Northern California has entered this event. The entry list includes Silver Dollar Speedway champion Sean Becker of Roseville, CA, Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo champion Shane Golobic of Fremont, Placerville Speedway and Civil War Sprints champion Andy Forsberg of Auburn, Petaluma Speedway champion Chase Johnson of Penngrove, and Marysville Raceway Park champion Billy Wallace of Grass Valley.
Fresh off of his 2012 Trophy Cup championship, 2011 World of Outlaws champion Jason Meyers of Clovis, CA will drive Morrie Williams’ #0 entry on Saturday night. The #0 team won the 2012 King of the West championship with Jon Allard driving.
Among the newer additions to the roster are new Ocean Sprints track record holder Mike Henry of Sacramento in the Mafara Motorsports entry out of San Diego. American Canyon’s Travis Berryhill will drive Brett Lay’s #24b machine as well.
Drivers not entered but expected to compete include Grass Valley’s Jason Statler, Placerville Speedway runner-up Stephen Allard of Chico, 16 year-old Sprint Car rookie Carson Macedo of Lemoore, CA, Justyn Cox of Clarksburg, CA, and Willie Croft of Citrus Heights. Calistoga Speedway track championship points leader Jeff Griffin is also making plans to attend.
Race fans who arrive early can take part in a free concert from the West Coast Blues Review and there will be a bounce house for the kids.
Saturday’s event also includes the “Lunch with the Legends” at noon. The $35 lunch ticket must be purchased in advance on the track website. It includes a bbq lunch of tri-tip, chicken, and all the fixings along with an autograph session with Jason Meyers, LeRoy Van Connett, Brent Kaeding, Mike Andreetta, and Sparky Howard.
Wine and beer tasting will take place from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and includes a variety of both Napa Valley wines and beers include Mark Stein Beverage beer selections. $15 tickets, which include either a souvenir wine or beer glass, are available online in advance as well or can be purchased at the door.
The VIP Super Pack that includes the “Lunch with the Legends”, a VIP pit tour with the Legends, wine and beer tasting, a reserved ticket for the grandstands, and parking passes are available online for a $100 special offer but supplies are limited.
Reserved seating is on sale online now for $45.00 in the covered stands. The uncovered bleacher seating will be general admission at $25.00 for adults. General admission for kids 12 and under will be free.
Pit gates open at 11 a.m. with fairground gates for the public opening at noon. Hot laps will begin at 5 p.m. followed by qualifying, with opening ceremonies scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
For more information on the 75th Anniversary Commemorative Race including ticket purchases and entry forms, log on to www.CalistogaSpeedway.org or call (707) 942-5111.
75th Anniversary Commemorative Race entry list as of October 24, 2012
Calistoga Speedway October 27, 2012
0 Jason Meyers – Clovis, CA
1m Billy Wallace – Grass Valley, CA
2 Ty Schmid – Stockton, CA
2c Trent Canales – Roseville, CA
3 Craig Stidham – Fresno, CA
5h Logan Forler – Lake Havasu, AZ
6c Jeff Parady – Pope Valley, CA
11k Kenny Drew – Santa Rosa, CA
17 Chase Johnson – Penngrove, CA
18 Greg DeCaires – Elk Grove, CA
19 Bud Kaeding – Campbell, CA
21m Mike Henry – Sacramento, CA
22 Mason Moore – Chico, CA
22k Shane Golobic – Fremont, CA
24b Travis Berryhill – American Canyon, CA
27 Brett Rollag – Rohnert Park, CA
28b Adam Brenton – Marysville, CA
29 Zach Zimmerly – Ridgefield, WA
33t Jimmy Trulli – Placerville, CA
35 Sean Becker – Roseville, CA
53 Andy Gregg – Placerville, CA
57 Billy Butler – Sacramento, CA
72w Kurt Nelson – Gilroy, CA
77 Mike Benson – Calistoga, CA
83 Brad Sweet – Grass Valley, CA
83jr Tim Kaeding – San Jose, CA
89 Rico Abreu – St. Helena, CA
91 Herman Klein – Sacramento, CA
92 Andy Forsberg – Auburn, CA