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CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS 

413 Saint Andrews Place

Placentia, CA 92870

(714) 719-0295

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http://www.calightningsprints.com/

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Hillberg (714) 719-0295 or [email protected]

For Immediate Release 

HENRY WINS VENTURA CLS MAIN – CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE DECIDED AT OVAL NATIONALS! 

(Placentia, CA, October 23, 2013)  A surprise phone call to open wheel racer Jonathon Henry proved to be magic as the veteran racer entered his first California Lightning Sprint Car Series race of 2013 and won the main event on Saturday night at Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway.  While Henry won the main, Dan Hillberg’s second place finish combined with Stephen Limon’s seventh set up a showdown for the 2013 CLS title at the 18^th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals Presented by All Coast Construction at Perris Auto Speedway on November 1^st and 2^nd. 

Earlier in the week Henry, who resides in San Luis Obispo, received a call from Northern California owner Wayne Albright offering him a rider in one of his cars.  The call paid dividends for both as Henry came from the seventh starting spot for his first ever CLS win.  Perennial front runner Hillberg was second on the beachside ¼ mile oval.  Ripon’s Brian Corso finished third with fellow Northern California driver and Henry teammate Dakota Albright claiming fourth.  Lakewood’s Tom Downing, who changed a sprocket before the main, started 12^th and had advanced his way to fifth at the Tony Otto checkered flag.  San Clemente rookie Ronnie Hancock was the “hard charger” in the main event going from his 16^th place starting place to 6^th. 

Twenty CLS cars showed up for the night of racing and Silver Lake’s Jeff Dyer, who won the series previous main event, Zach Zauss of Murrieta and Henry won the three heats races.  In addition to his win in the CLS main, Henry also took home the winner’s trophy and check in the VRA Pro Dwarf Car main event. 

The table is set for the CLS season finale at the Oval Nationals.  Two complete shows with 20-lap main events each night to decide the 2013 season championship.  It will be third year CLS racer Limon versus more than 30-year open wheel veteran Hillberg of Placentia for the crown.  Downing and defending champ Bobby Michnowicz of Lomita will decide third place in the standings at the Ovals.  Downing will go into that event with a 17-point advantage over Michnowicz.  San Diego’s Damon Arnett has a pretty firm grip on fifth.  

Spectator gates will open at 4:00 PM on November 1^st at the Oval Nationals and at 3:00 PM on November 2^nd.  In addition to the CLS, the USAC National & CRA Sprint Cars and The PAS Senior Sprints will also be in action. 

In 2013, cars in the CLS are carrying transponders and they will qualify at all events.  The driver with the most fast qualifying times at the end of the season will win the “Cold Fire West Qualifying Championship” and will pocket an extra $500.00.  Another new sponsor to the series this season is Extreme Muffler.  They will sponsor the “Extreme Muffler Heat Race Championship” and the driver with the most heat race wins will collect a $500.00 check. 

The California Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank series sponsors Christian Stover Foundation, Rod End Supply, Cold Fire West, Sander Engineering, Saldana Race Products, DK Machining and Fabrication, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Circle Track Performance, Extreme Muffler, Performance by Rosson Racing, Electro Tech Powder Coating, Oil Twins Amsoil and Haul Ass Fuel.  If you or your company would like to become part of the California Lightning Series for the 2013 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 

Bakersfield Main Event (with starting positions): 1. Jonathon Henry (7^th), 2. Dan Hillberg (2^nd), 3. Brian Corso (9^th), 4. Dakota Albright (13^th), 5. Tom Downing (12^th), 6. Ronnie Hancock (16^th), 7. Steve Limon (3^rd), 8. Damon Arnett (1^st), 9. Darren Hillberg (4^th), 10. John Squire (11^th), 11. Donna Kotlinski (18^th), 12. Dale Gamer (15^th), 13. Zach Zauss (6^th), 14. Guy Maresch (19^th), 15. Bobby Michnowicz (5^th), 16. Alex Grigoreas (10^th), 17. Jeff Dyer (8^th), 18. James Squire III (14t), 19. Chance Sheffield (20^th), 20. Marshall Sexton (17^th)

2013 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Points

1. Steve Limon - Corona – 2511

2. Dan Hillberg – Placentia - 2482

3. Tom Downing - Lakewood – 2160

4. Bobby Michnowicz - Lomita – 2143

5. Damon Arnett – San Diego – 2025

6. Zach Zauss - Murrieta – 1964

7. Jeff Dyer – Silver Lake - 1949

8. Guy Maresch – Anaheim Hills – 184

9. Dale Gamer - Anaheim – 1853

10. Ronnie Hancock – San Clemente - 1490

2013 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule

March 9           Perris Auto Speedway            Winged – Dan Hillberg

March 16         Bakersfield Speedway                        Winged – King of California Mini Sprint Challenge – Bobby Michnowicz

March 30         Ventura Raceway                   Winged – Steve Limon

April 13           Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged – Jarrett Kramer

April 20           Bakersfield Speedway                        Non Wing – King of California Mini Sprint Challenge – Doug Nunes

April 27           Orange Show Stadium            Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

May 11            Bakersfield Speedway                        Winged – King of California Mini Sprint Challenge – Bobby Michnowicz

May 25            Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged – Kevin Michnowicz

June 29            Orange Show Stadium            Winged – Steve Limon

July 4               Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

August 10       Santa Maria Speedway           Winged – Doug Nunes

August 17       Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

September 14  Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

September 28  Bakersfield Speedway                        Winged – Jeff Dyer

October 19      Ventura Raceway                   Winged – Jonathon Henry

November 2    Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged

November 3    Perris Auto Speedway                        Winged

 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

2012 Bobby Michnowicz

This press release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768

CONGRATULATIONS. JON !  

Slo. Sprint hillbilly.

C-ya at the dirt track or SMS soon.

Peace, Out.

from: central coast of cali.