CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS
22126 South Vermont, Unit A
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-5569
http://racecls.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobby Michnowicz (310) 320-5569
For Immediate Release
AFTER TWO RAINOUTS LIGHTNING SPRINTS OPEN SEASON AT VENTURA!
(Torrance, CA, April 8, 2018) Finally, after two previous rainouts, the California Lightning Sprint Car Series will kick off its historic 25th anniversary season this Saturday night, April 14th, at the Ventura Raceway. It will likewise be the season opener for the track as it lost its first three shows due to rain. Joining the CLS on the ocean side oval will be the Dwarf Cars, Senior Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and the Focus Midgets. Spectator gates will open at 3:00 P.M. and racing will start at 5:30.
The plethora of rain on Saturday nights in March forced cancellation of the CLS scheduled races at the Bakersfield Speedway on March 17th and March 24th at Ventura. That prompted five CLS drivers to make the 500-mile journey to the Placerville Speedway for last Saturday’s BCRA season opener. CLS teenage sensation Aiden Lange of Lakewood won his first ever Lightning Sprint main event at the Northern California track. Lakeside’s Brent Sexton, a two time CLS Champion, came home second. Sexton’s teenage sons, Grant and Dalton, who will be among those fighting for the CLS “Rookie of the Year” award in 2018, finished 13th and 17th respectively. Five-time CLS Champion Bobby Michnowicz of Lomita blew up in hot laps.
Last season the CLS had seven races scheduled at Ventura. Like this year, the first one fell victim to rain. In the ensuing six races, Michnowicz led the way with three wins. Madera’s Charlie Caraccilo, A.J. Bender of San Diego and Ventura’s Bruce Douglass each scored a win each at the “Commotion by the Ocean” in 2017.
After Saturday’s race at Ventura the CLS stars will have little time to rest on their laurels as they will be at Bakersfield on April 21st before returning to Ventura on May 5th.
The Ventura Raceway is located at 10 West Harbor Boulevard in Ventura (93001). Phone (805) 648-RACE. Website http://venturaraceway.com/
March 17 – Bakersfield Speedway – USAC National – Rained Out
March 24 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National – Rained Out
April 14 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National
April 21 – Bakersfield Speedway – USAC National
May 5 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National
May 19th – Barona Speedway – Jim Squire Memorial
May 26 – Perris Auto Speedway – USAC National – Salute to Indy
June 16 – Bakersfield Speedway – Civil War vs BCRA
July 7 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National
July 21 – Santa Maria Raceway – Civil War vs BCRA
August 1 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National – Ventura County Fair
August 18 – Perris Auto Speedway – USAC National – California Racer’s Hall of Fame Night
September 8 – Bakersfield Speedway – USAC National
September 21 – Placerville Speedway – Civil War vs BCRA
September 22 – Placerville Speedway – Civil War vs BCRA
October 6 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National
October 27 – Ventura Raceway – USAC National
November 17- Bakersfield Speedway USAC National with USAC National and Western Midgets
The California Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank the following sponsors for helping make the 2017 season possible: Christian Stover Foundation, Circle Track Performance, Cold Fire West, DK Fabrication, Extreme Muffler, Fast Undercar, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Outlaw Wings, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Saldana Race Products, Sander Engineering, Speedmart, Speed Partz, Super Shocks, T Shirts by Timeless, Woodland Auto Display.
If you or your company would like to become part of the series for its historic 25th season in 2018, please call Bobby Michnowicz at: (310) 320-5569.
To keep up with the CLS online, please visit the website at http://racecls.com/
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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
2013 Stephen Limon
2014 Bobby Michnowicz
2015 Bobby Michnowicz
2016 Bobby Michnowicz
2017 Bobby Michnowicz
This press release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768
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