16 Races For USAC West Coast Sprint Cars

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Heading into its 11th year, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series tackles 16 dates at six tracks in 2019.

Opening with the Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 27-28, the traditional 360s will close out the schedule with Ventura’s two-day 79th running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix on November 28. Held during NASCAR weekend, the Outlaw Showdown will also showcase the World of Outlaws sprint cars and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West.

Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, Bakersfield Speedway will feature the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars on March 16.

Ventura Raceway will host five dates on the calendar. Promoted by Jim Naylor, the track will host the VRA co-sanctioned Battle of the Beach races on March 23, June 1, August 24 and November 27-28. The Nov. 28 Battle of the Beach finale will also showcase the USAC National and Western States Midgets.

Promoted by Nick Duggan, Santa Maria Raceway will host four nights on the schedule. Co-sanctioned with the Santa Maria 360s, the USAC West Coast Sprints will headline the action on April 27, June 15 for the Ron Otto Memorial, August 10 for the Bud Stanfield Memorial and October 5.

As a bonus, the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midgets will join the card at the April and August shows.

Tulare’s Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway has two dates on the calendar. Promoted by Steve Faria, the third-mile oval will showcase the USAC 360s at the May 17 Peter Murphy Classic and the Chris and Brian Faria Memorial on June 8.

Located on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma Speedway returns to the USAC West Coast Sprint Car schedule for two nights of action. Promoted by Rick Faeth, three-eighths-mile dirt oval will host the May 18 and October 12 events.

For more information, visit westcoastsprintcars.com.

2019 USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series Schedule
Date – Venue – Location
Feb. 27-28 – The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, Nev.

March 16 – Bakersfield Speedway – Bakersfield, Calif.

March 23 – Ventura Raceway – Ventura, Calif.

April 27 – Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, Calif.

May 17 – Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway – Tulare, Calif.

May 18 – Petaluma Speedway – Petaluma, Calif.

June 1 – Ventura Raceway – Ventura, Calif.

June 8 – Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway – Tulare, Calif.

June 15 – Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, Calif.

August 10 – Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, Calif.

August 24 – Ventura Raceway – Ventura, Calif.

October 5 – Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, Calif.

October 12 – Petaluma Speedway – Petaluma, Calif.

November 27-28 – Ventura Raceway – Ventura, Calif. (non-points race)

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