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I'm taking a much needed break from retirement and have agreed to a project in Stockton, Ca., to last until about December. This is an area of California that I am not very familiar with and need some feedback from those that are, to suggest tracks within a reasonable distance to attend races while I,m there. Any help is appreciated.

Roger

The first thing I thought, was that Roger was imposing some a kind of new age "trail of tears" on himself... In other words, I thought he might be getting senile.

Half the lies they tell about me aren't true. 

We need more sprint car racing at our home track.

Some of these tracks also have weekly points shows, some are worth it, some are not; here are most of the better shows

Stockton(asphalt)Never been

Tulare(2:50 South) is a must see, King of the West May 11 & 12, July 14, -- Trophy Cup October18(nonwing), 19 & 20(winged 360's)hands down the best race of the year

Antioch(1:00 West) is the closest to Stockton, King of the West June 23, July 21 -- WoO September 10

Merced(1:15 South)never been, King of the West June 29

Roseville(asphalt)(1:15 North)never been

Placerville(1:30 NE) is next closest, Civil War July 4, September 22, --ASCS National July 25, --King of the West April 28,-- Mark Forni Classic July 14

Chowchilla(1:30 South)never been

Marysville(1:45 North), King of the West April 21, --Civil War May 26

Madera(asphalt)(1:45 South) USAC Western states

Petaluma(1:50 West), Civil War April 28, July 7 & September 15

Calistoga(2:00 West), USAC sprints/midgets September 1 & 2

Watsonville(2:15 SW), King of the west July 7,-- Johnny Key Classic August 25

Chico(2:30 North)hasn't been worth it for a few years, keep watching here for positive updates,-- Civil War May 27, July 27, September 5, --King of the West May 5, June 8, August 18--WoO Gold Cup September 6-8

Hanford(2:45 South), Cotton Classic October 13

Perris(6:20 South)Oval Nationals November 2 & 3

Thanks to all for the help! Especially to 1800 for the time breakdown to reach each track. And thanks for the headsup on Stockton being a shithole. I've only passed through a few times on my way to somewhere else. Stockton couldn't be as had as some other shithole's I've spent time at. How about Newark N.J., LosAngeles, South Chicago, Rock Springs, Wy, Butler, Pa...just to name a few. Oh, I almost forgot, Weirton, W. Va.

@bigfish, I assure you that if I was to reinact a new age "Trail of Tears", it wouldn't be to California, probably back to the hills of N/W Georgia and Eastern N.C., where my people came from. I'll test my senility making the trip out that way in a couple weeks....As I remember, isn't it Route 66 that takes me as far as the beach at Malibu? From there, I'll ask directions.

@bigfish, I assure you that if I was to reinact a new age "Trail of Tears", it wouldn't be to California, probably back to the hills of N/W Georgia and Eastern N.C., where my people came from. I'll test my senility making the trip out that way in a couple weeks....As I remember, isn't it Route 66 that takes me as far as the beach at Malibu? From there, I'll ask directions.

Mine too go back to the Carolina's Roger, but I've never followed that route from that side of my family to the end. After finding out that the other side had spent time in Pennsylvania in the 1700's before moving to Indiana, I was afraid of what I might find..LOL

I do remember, but barely, the original old route 66 because we drove it from Torrance to Indiana in our new Coffee and Cream Colored Chevy when I was eight.

All those tracks to choose from, but you know as well as I do (because you were there) that the two best out this way are gone forever.

Half the lies they tell about me aren't true. 

Route 66 will take you right through my favorite place in America, Winslow AZ. If you get a few extra minutes stop in downtown (off the Interstate) and stand on a corner and think of your old Canuck friend that wishes he was there with ya' Rog.

Lots of very good racing within a few hours of you in CA, been to most of those tracks and you will enjoy. All the very best, stay in touch, Take It Easy.....

roger welcome to the norcal motorsports haven.................lol

stockton is a typical port town and i will leave it at that,but i am just 15 minutes up the road and have been known to go to alot of races in this area............lol

contact me if ya got questions.

Half the lies they tell about me aren't true. 

Roger, just make sure you get back to Tulsa by Jan.!!!!!!................Stubb

Bigfish, I have a sililiar photo that I shot and sold (2 different angles) a few thousand of over the years. Almost had a deal with the Winslow people to sell it through their gift shop but there were two many chiefs I had to pay to make it happen and I walked. Those bricks in the photo can be purchased for $250 and there are some interesting reads there, Take It Easy....

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