By Gary Thomas
Round 15 at Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway
Fernley, Nevada – Saturday August 10
What:
For the fourth time this season the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series will be in action at the Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway in Fernley, Nevada on Saturday night August 10. It will mark round 15 in the season long fight for the KWS crown and is held in conjunction with Hot August Nights weekend in Reno.
The pit gate at the Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway will open up at noon, with the front gate for spectators opening at 3pm. Racing is anticipated to get underway around 7pm with cars hitting the track just before 6pm. The pit gate at the Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway will open up at
noon, with the front gate for spectators opening at 3pm. Racing is anticipated to get underway around 7pm with cars hitting the track just before 6pm.
Where: From Sacramento take I-80 East to exit 46 towards West Fernley, Nevada. Follow the road to Highway 95a and then make a right turn into the Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway Motor Sports Complex. The physical address is 1965 US 95a Fernley, Nevada 89408.
Tickets: Adult general admission tickets will cost $25. Pre-sale tickets can be acquired by contacting 775-325-8800. More info on RTF Speedway can also be acquired at 775-224-7644.
On the Internet:
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About the track:
The Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway 3/8 mile dirt track has been in existence since 1999. The overall facility also includes a road course, drag strip, moto cross track, off road course, gun range, paint ball facility and has been tabbed as “Racings Field of Dreams.”Top-15 in driver standings after 14 rounds of competition:
1. Kyle Hirst 2125; 2. Jonathan Allard 2070; 3. Willie Croft 2039; 4. Craig Stidham 1945; 5. Jason Statler 1851; 6. Brent Kaeding 1834; 7. Peter Murphy 1575; 8. Carl Droivold 1568; 9. Doug Gandy 1566; 10. Chad Compton 1564; 11. Dominic Scelzi 1555; 12. Geoffrey Strole 1486; 13. Richard Brace Jr. 1422; 14. Evan Suggs 1388; 15. Pat Harvey 1386
Winners so far this season with the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series:
Antioch Speedway April 20: Willie Croft
Placerville Speedway April 27: Kyle Hirst
Silver Dollar Speedway May 4: Rico Abreu
Petaluma Speedway May 11: Willie Croft
Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway May 17: Rico Abreu
Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway May 18: Jonathan Allard
Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway May 25: Jason Meyers
Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway May 26: Jason Meyers
Placerville Speedway June 29: Jonathan Allard
Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway July 6: Kyle Hirst
Ocean Speedway July 13: Jonathan Allard
Antioch Speedway July 20: Jonathan Allard
Stockton 99 Dirt Track: Dominic Scelzi
Upcoming King of the West events:
The King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series will have some time off following this weekend to allow for the many special events coming up in Northern California. The tour will return to action on Saturday September 14 in Fernley.Saturday September 14 Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway
Saturday September 21 Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway “Harry Talbot Memorial”
Saturday October 12 Kings Speedway “Cotton Classic”
Saturday October 26 Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway
Saturday November 2 Stockton 99 Dirt Track “Tribute to Gary Patterson”