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18 YEARS LATER! SARNA IS A USAC WINNER AGAIN AT IMPERIAL VALLEY
It had been nearly 18 seasons since C.J. Sarna last celebrated a feature victory with the USAC Avanti Windows & Doors Western States Midget series.
USAC Western States Midget Car Championship
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BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER MOVES TO ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st
Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway launches the 2026 season with the Winter Clash, taking place all on Saturday night following wet weather throughout the week.
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2026 USAC AVANTI WESTERN STATES MIDGET SLATE REVEALED
The 45th season of Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western States Midget racing gets underway in 2026.
Twelve California events make up the series schedule between February and October at six different dirt tracks in the Golden State.
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YANTIS JETTS TO MERCED USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET VICTORY
Three-hundred-sixty-four days after winning his first career USAC Avanti Western States Midget feature, Jett Yantis struck again, winning Saturday night’s series event at California’s Merced Speedway.
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SARALE’S LATE-RACE MAGIC NETS VENTURA VICTORY
Caden Sarale snuck under Dane Culver with three laps remaining to win Saturday night’s USAC Avanti Windows & Doors Western States Midget 30-lap feature at California’s Ventura Raceway.
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CADE LEWIS WINS WILD BATTLE AT MERCED
In one of the wildest USAC Western States Midget features in recent history, Bakersfield, California’s Cade Lewis emerged victorious at Merced Speedway. With six official lead changes between Lewis, Blake Bower, and Brody Fuson, there were at least three other changes for the top spot.
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BRODY FUSON LEADS USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS TO MERCED
This Saturday, June 24th, the USAC Western States Midgets will clash at Merced Speedway. Promoted by Chris Shannon and Paul Stone, the fifth point race at the quarter-mile oval will also feature Hobby Stocks, Valley Sportsman, Dwarf Cars, and IMCA Northern SportMods.
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BRODY FUSON GOES 2-FOR-2 AT VENTURA
For the second race in a row, Brody Fuson of Bakersfield, California claimed Saturday’s 30-lap USAC Western States Midget feature at Ventura Raceway.
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USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS RETURN TO VENTURA RACEWAY
The USAC Western States Midgets are back in action this Saturday, June 10th, at Ventura Raceway. Promoted by Jim Naylor, the fourth championship race will also feature the VRA Dwarf Cars, VRA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Mods, and Motorcycles.
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BRODY FUSON WINS AT VENTURA
By Lance Jennings VENTURA, CALIFORNIA – MAY 27, 2023… Brody Fuson of Bakersfield, California raced to victory at Saturday’s 30-lap USAC Western States Midget feature at Ventura Raceway. The series point leader passed Chase Johnson […]
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ANTIOCH USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET DEBUT IS RAINED OUT
As record rains continue to hit California, officials are forced to cancel Saturday’s USAC Western States Midget debut at Antioch Speedway. Track and series officials are looking into options for a make-up date.
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USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS DEBUT AT ANTIOCH SATURDAY
After wet grounds forced Bakersfield to cancel, the USAC Western States Midgets will make their first visit in series history at Antioch Speedway this Saturday, March 25th.
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BAKERSFIELD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET EVENT IS RAINED OUT
Constant rains, wet grounds, and more showers in the forecast at Bakersfield Speedway have forced officials to cancel Saturday’s USAC Western States Midget “season opener.”
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USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS BATTLE AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY
The USAC Western States “Mighty Midgets” will open their season this Saturday, March 18th at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the only series visit at the historic 1/3-mile oval will also feature Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, California Lightning Sprints, and Mod Lites.
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INCREASED PURSES UP FOR GRABS AT ANTIOCH USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET EVENTS
When the USAC Western States Midgets battle at Antioch Speedway on March 25th and September 30th, there will be extra money up for grabs. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Ken Graunstadt and Graunstadt Enterprises, both events are guaranteed to pay $1,750-to-win, $1,000-for-2nd, $750-for-3rd, $625-for-4th, and $500-for-5th.