CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS
413 Saint Andrews Place
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 719-0295
[email protected]
http://www.calightningsprints.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Hillberg (714) 719-0295 or [email protected]
For Immediate Release
CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINTS & WORLD OF OUTLAWS SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY!
(Placentia, CA, March 6, 2012) The California Lightning Sprint Car Series will stage the biggest race in it's 19-year history this Saturday Night when they join with the "Greatest Show On Dirt," the World of Outlaws, in the "NAPA Know How So Cal Showdown" at Perris Auto Speedway. Spectator gates will open at 4:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00.
Last November, Don Kazarian, promoter of Perris, announced that for the first time in five years, the World of Outlaws were coming back to the Riverside County clay oval. A few weeks later he rewarded the CLS by adding them to the program. "These guys do a great job and we wanted to add them to the program," Kazarian said. "They run a fast, entertaining, professional show and their car count has grown dramatically over the past year." Saturday's show will be raced in front of what is expected to be one of the biggest crowds of the year at The PAS.
Before another large crowd two weeks ago, Lomita teenager Kevin Michnowicz opened the 2012 CLS campaign with an impressive win over 2011 Rookie of the Year Steve Limon of Corona and Placentia veteran Dan Hillberg. All three will be back in action on Saturday.
Twenty-one CLS cars signed in for the season opener and more are expected to be on hand this week. Included among the entries will be 2011 series champion Tim Brown of Wildomar. The 52-year old speedster, who sat out the season opener two weeks ago, won the title in only his fourth year in the series. As well as Brown and other locals, drivers from Northern California's BCRA series are expected to be in attendance.
After Saturday's date with the World of Outlaws, the CLS will continue with a busy month of March with its first appearance of 2012 at The Bakersfield Speedway on March 17th before returning home to The PAS with the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and The PAS Senior Sprints on March 31st.
The California Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank 2012 series sponsors Christian Stover Foundation, Rod End Supply, Sander Engineering, Saldana Race Products, DK Machining and Fabrication, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Circle Track Performance, DJ Safety, Performance by Rosson Racing, Racing Optics, Electro Tech Powder Coating and Oil Twins Amsoil (Hard Charger Award at The PAS). If you or your company would like to become part of the California Lightning Series for the 2012 season, please call Dan Hillberg at: (714) 719-0295.
To keep up with the CLS on line, please visit the web site at: http://www.calightningsprints.com/index.html
2012 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Points
1. Kevin Michnowicz - Lomita, CA - 140
2. Steve Limon - Corona - 130
3. Dan Hillberg - Placentia - 125
4. Dale Gamer - Anaheim - 115
5. Jarrett Kramer - Spring Valley - 114
6. Guy Maresch - Anaheim Hills - 106
7. James McCauley - 103
8. Damon Arnett - San Diego - 98
9. Ryan Sherman - Lake Elsinore - 92
10. Gabriella Robles - Nuevo - 86
2012 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule
February 25 - Perris Auto Speedway - Kevin Michnowicz
March 10 - Perris Auto Speedway - w/World of Outlaws NAPA Know How SoCal Showdown
March 17 - Bakersfield Speedway
March 31 - Perris Auto Speedway
April 14 - Bakersfield Speedway
April 28 - Perris Auto Speedway
May 12 - Bakersfield Speedway
May 26 - Perris Auto Speedway - Salute to Indy
July 4 - Perris Auto Speedway - Fireworks Show
July 28 - Perris Auto Speedway - California Racers Hall of Fame Night
August 11 - Santa Maria Speedway
August 18 - Perris Auto Speedway
September 15 - Perris Auto Speedway - Glenn Howard Memorial
September 22 - Ventura Raceway
September 20 - Bakersfield Speedway
November 2 - Perris Auto Speedway - Oval Nationals
November 3 - Perris Auto Speedway - Oval Nationals
TBA - Awards Banquet
PAST CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS
1994 Tony Everhart
1995 Gary Sexton
1996 Rob Sczymczak
1997 Jon Rahe
1998 Chris Rahe
1999 Brent Sexton
2000 Greg Bragg
2001 Greg Bragg
2002 Greg Bragg
2003 David Cardey
2004 Keith Janca
2005 Johnny Bates
2006 Donny Gansen
2007 Shane Rossen
2008 Brent Sexton
2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr.
2010 Jarrett Kramer
2011 Tim Brown
This press release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768. Please keep an eye out for our other clients: Perris Auto Speedway, "Dynamite" David Cardey, Greg Alexander, Justin Marvel in the RB Motorsports #1B and the Oil Twins Amsoil
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