Throwback Thursday
Throwback Thursday: On August 17, 2002, the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest Tour was visiting Colorado National Speedway for the 14th time. To that point, there had been 10 wins by the visiting "Tour" drivers, one by the "home" team and two by a driver who represented both. On that [...]
RADIO FREQUENCY CORRECTION
RADIO FREQUENCY CORRECTION: Spotter must monitor SRL Race Control with a scanner or stand-alone radio at 461.2000. You will be required to have your radio checked during Tech Inspection to be sure you are able to scan SRL Race Control at 461.2000. Please note the radio frequency listed on [...]
2018 Colorado Regional Series championship runner-up Michael Scott
2018 NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Colorado Regional Series championship runner-up Michael Scott will make the trip from Hillside, WY to Colorado National Speedway (CO) for the "Salted Metals Architectural Metals 150" on August 17th. The trip could be worth $10,000 for the driver who sits third in the CNS [...]
Championship Leader Buddy Shepherd Heads to Colorado National Speedway
Bakersfield, CA – Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series championship leader Buddy Shepherd will make his first appearance at Colorado National Speedway (CO), when the series visits the 3/8-mile oval on August 17th for the "Salted Metals Architectural Metals 150”. Shepherd is coming off a victory at Kevin Harvick's Kern [...]
Cale Kanke Heads to Colorado National Speedway
Cale Kanke Heads to Colorado National Speedway Bakersfield, CA – The son of the winningest driver in NASCAR Southwest Tour Series history is headed to Colorado National Speedway (CO) for the Salted Metals Architectural Metals 150” on August 17th. Cale Kanke, the son of MK Kanke will make his 49th [...]
Nickolas Cooper will return to his home track
Two-time Colorado National Speedway Super Late Model track championship runner-up Nickolas Cooper will return to his home track on August 17th, seeking his first Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series victory in the "Salted Metals Architectural Metals 150". $10,000 will be on the line for the Rocky Mountain Motorsports team [...]
Chris Eggleston to Make Rare 2024 Super Late Model Start
Chris Eggleston to Make Rare 2024 Super Late Model Start Bakersfield, CA – The 2015 ARCA Menards Pro Series West champion Chris Eggleston has filed his entry for the "Salted Metals Architectural Metals 150” at Colorado National Speedway (CO) on August 17th. Round #3 of the Spears SRL Southwest Tour [...]
Bonus Announced for CNS
Attention Race Teams!! We are proud to announce that with support from Vecchiarelli Land & Trust, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers at the August 17th “Salted Metals 150” will receive a $1,000 bonus!! New Payout 2nd Place - $3,000 3rd Place - $2,500 4th Place - $2,250 Thank you Ed Vecchiarelli for [...]
Throwback Thursday
Throwback Thursday – As the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest Tour returned for the second year to Colorado National Speedway (CO), both the local and touring series teams were looking for bragging rights at the 1/3-mile oval. Rick Carelli scored the inaugural victory in 1992, but it could be argued [...]
Colorado National “Salted Metals 150” Entry Form
Click for Race Entry: https://www.srlsouthwesttour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-CNS-SLM-Entry-August-2024-Final.pdf
Sponsor Spotlight – MPI
Sponsor Spotlight - MPI
UPDATES and HELPFUL INFORMATION: Colorado National Speedway
UPDATES and HELPFUL INFORMATION: Colorado National Speedway PARKING: Please let us know if you have any special parking request. TESTING: No testing allowed the week of the event. Saturday, August 10th would be the cut off for any SLM testing. TIRES: The Hoosier ST1/ST2 combination will be used at CNS. The track [...]
Host Hotels for Colorado National Speedway and Redwood Acres
Host Hotels for the upcoming Colorado National Speedway event (August, 17, 2024) Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Thornton 14275 Lincoln St. Thornton, CO 80023 (303) 255-1000 Group: Spears Race Series Rate: $159 Cutoff: July 31, 2024 https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DENGIGI&arrivaldate=2024-08-14&departuredate=2024-08-18&srpCodes=SOUTH Candlewood Suites Denver North - Thornton 14275 Lincoln St. Thornton, CO 80023 (303) 227-5305 Group: Spears Race Series Rate: $139 Cutoff: July 31, 2024 Pet Friendly Hotel In Colorado | [...]
NEW RACE DATE – August 31st – $15,000 to WIN! JM Environmental ‘Wild West Shootout – Money Talks 127’ presented by Big Valley Sanitation
NEW RACE DATE - August 31st - $15,000 to WIN! JM Environmental 'Wild West Shootout - Money Talks 127' presented by Big Valley Sanitation at Redwood Acres Raceway, Eureka, CA.
Redwood Acres Event Postponed Due to Wild Fires
Posted today by Redwood Acres Raceway: Redwood Acres has been activated as a CalFire Incident Management Base Camp in response to the area wildfires. All upcoming fairgrounds events have been canceled for at least the next two weeks. Redwood Acres is now closed to the public. The SRL is currently working [...]
Redwood Acres Raceway – Updates and Reminders
Redwood Acres Raceway - Updates and Reminders PARKING - Every team will have a pre-assigned parking spot for the weekend. If you have a special request or you need to unhook from your trailer during the race weekend, please let us know. EARLY ARRIVAL – If your team is arriving early, [...]
Sponsor Spotlight – Bassett Racing Wheel
Sponsor Spotlight - Bassett
$15,000 to WIN! JM Environmental ‘Wild West Shootout – Money Talks 127’ presented by Big Valley Sanitation.
An Event Not To Miss! $15,000 to WIN! JM Environmental 'Wild West Shootout - Money Talks 127' presented by Big Valley Sanitation. Redwood Acres Raceway, Eureka on July 27th. A strong field of both Super Late Models and Modifieds expected. Bring your jackets, it will be cool in the redwoods along the coast. [...]
Congratulations to Scott Youngren
Congratulations to Scott Youngren, who wins the "LIUNA 50 presented by Motor City Buick GMC" at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway. Youngren followed up his son Nash Youngren's win in the "All-Star Showdown", in the same #45 Pro Late Model. Scott will take home $2,500 for the win.
Buddy Shepherd Drives to Emotional Victory at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
Bakersfield, CA - It was an emotional weekend for Buddy Shepherd and the Shepherd Racing Team. The Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series was visiting his home track, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway (CA), and Shepherd was set to honor long-time supporter Harvey L. Hall with a special autographed hood auction [...]
News and Notes “Masellis Drilling – Salute to America 100” at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
Event: The Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series will visit Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway (CA) for the 27th time in series history on June 29th. The traditional June date will also feature the Spears Pro Late Model Series, Spears Modified Series, Drag-a-Boat Destruction Race, Monster Truck Demo, and an Independence [...]
Turnback Tuesday:
Turnback Tuesday: As the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series entered the 2015 championship season, Derek Thorn was 0 for 4 when it came to Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway and the SRL. He had three second-place results with a third in the inaugural “Winter Showdown 200”. That all changed in [...]
Shepherd and Hall Family Work for Common Goal at Kern
Bakersfield, CA - It is always special for the Shepherd family when they race in Bakersfield, CA. Dick Shepherd honed his skills at Bakersfield Speedway, and later made his home at the now defunct Mesa Marin Raceway, winning two Late Model track championships at the paved half-mile oval, to [...]
