PETTIT and BAMMER Team Ready for 2013
Prunedale, CA – Two-time SPEARS Southwest Tour Series champion Jim Pettit II and his Quentin Bammer owned team are preparing for a successful 2013 season. 2012 was the first year that Pettit and Bammer had teamed up, which resulted in a second in the 2012 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series [...]
VORSE TO MISS OPENER AT MADERA
Modesto, CA -- Jared Vorse of Olympia, WA will not be behind the wheel of the #3 Bob Strandwold Racing (BSR) Chevrolet at the 2013 SRL season opener due to a illness in his family. Cindy Vorse (Jared's Mother) and backbone of Vorse Motorsports was recently diagnosed with cancer. "I [...]
THE SPEARS SOUTHWEST TOUR KICKS THE DOOR OPEN ON 2013 AT THE LOANMART MADERA SPEEDWAY
Madera, CA (3.8.13) - March 16th the LoanMart Madera Speedway ROARS into action with the Spears Southwest Tour Melo’s Gas & Gear 151 presented by 51 FIFTY Energy Drink! The Spears Southwest Tour is one of the hottest racing series in the Country, come out and see tomorrow’s stars of [...]
Sandoval Returns to SRL in 2013
Modesto, CA -- 2011 SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Series “Rookie-of-the–Year” Michael Sandoval of Ripon will move from his familiar #1 Bob Strandwold Racing (BSR) Chevrolet that he drove in 2012, to the #5 Sandoval & Sons Backhoe Service / BSR Chevrolet for the 2013 SRL season. "Jeff and I are [...]
2013 Preseason News for Gomez
Twin falls, Idaho- With the start of the 2013 racing season just around the corner, Jonathon Gomez, driver of the #22 Century Motorsports and Marine Chevrolet Impala, gears up for another exciting year of racing. At the close of the 2012 race season, team owner John Gomez was busy making [...]
11 – Dan O’Donnell
Driver Hometown: Oak Hills, CA Car Owner: Colleen O'Donnell Crew Members: Years In Racing: 13 Sponsors: Sick Graphix, West Valley Engine Balancing, The Loe Pit Stop Family: Courtney (wife), Daniel (son) Job Info: Graphic design and stickers Racing Accomplishments: Website: Twitter Page URL: @DanODonne11 Facebook Page URL: facebook.com/dan.odonnell.777
OFFICIAL 2013 RULES and SPECIFICATIONS FOR SRL S-2 TOUR SERIES
OFFICIAL 2013 RULES and SPECIFICATIONS FOR SRL S-2 TOUR SERIES NOTICE: ALL EQUIPMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF SRL TECH OFFICIALS. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY REASON OF HAVING PASSED THROUGH INSPECTION. ALL SRL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL RULES AND [...]
2013 Schedule of Events – SRL ‘S2 Tour Series’
SRL ‘S2 Tour Series’ Schedule of Events Announced Bakersfield, CA – The inaugural year of the SRL ‘S2 Tour Series’ is now set for the upcoming 2013 season. The SRL ‘S2 Tour Series’ championship season will consist of ten race weekends at six different race venues, featuring thirteen championship main [...]
M.K. Kanke – Defending Race Winner
M.K. Kanke is the defending race winner of Melo's Gas & Gear 151 presented by 51 Fifty Energy Drink at Madera Speedway. Kanke and his RPM Motorsports team have wins at Madera Speedway in each of the last four SPEARS Southwest Tour Series seasons.
Mendenhall Returns to SPEARS Southwest Tour
SPEARS Southwest Tour Series veteran, Mike Mendenhall has submitted an entry for the 2013 Season Opener.
Loanmart and Loverock to Team Up for 2013 SRL Campaign
As the 2013 season rapidly approaches for most southern California teams, many are left with the stomach wrenching question of how they will make the entire season and give their team a honest shot at a championship. For Brandon Loverock that pressure has been lifted. Loverock will spend his [...]
BIG PACKAGE FOR 2013 SPEARS SOUTHWEST TOUR ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR
Bakersfield, CA -- There is a record number of drivers in the 2013 rookie class of the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series, and the driver who claims the rookie title in 2013 will be rewarded in a big way. “It’s always a great battle for the Rookie-of-the-Year title, and this year [...]
90 – Ross Strmiska
Driver Hometown: Manteca, CA Car Owner: Ron Strmiska Jr. Crew Members: Crew chief Ron Strmiska Jr., Mike Naake, Danny Guibor, Guy Guibor, Joey Simons, Mike Smith, Mike Soiseth, James Ferguson, Steve Saunders, Brandon Saunders Years In Racing: 26 years Sponsors: Mainline Equipment, Jack Tone Vineyards, Davids Racing Products, Iron Mike Motorsports, Naake Suspension [...]
2012 Championship Banquet
Bakersfield, CA – Saturday afternoon the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Championship Awards Banquet took place at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, where the series top performers of 2012 were honored. The top twenty drivers of the 2012 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series were honored on stage, as well as the top [...]
SEASON OPENER – Schedule of Events
Friday – March 15, 2013 MADERA SPEEDWAY 12 PM PITS and REGISTRATION & INSPECTION OPENS (tentative) 4:00 – 4:30 SRL S-2, Legends of the Pacific/SRL Legends Tour, Local Classes 4:30 – 5:00 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 5:00 – 5:30 SRL S-2, Legends of the Pacific/SRL Legends Tour, Local Classes 5:30 – 6:00 [...]
19 – Brandon White
Driver Hometown: Eureka, CA Car Owner: Brandon White Racing Crew Members: Dan Joiner, Sunny Fisher, Billy Shaul, Bill White Years In Racing: 10 Sponsors: Northcoast Lighting & Electric Inc. Family: Parents Bill & Gail White and Sister Brittany White Job Info: Student Racing Accomplishments: 2014 SRL Win, Madera, CA., Madera Speedway 3/15/2014 2013 SRL 2nd place Rookie of [...]
SPEARS Southwest Tour Series to Compete on the One-Mile Oval at Pikes Peak International Raceway
Bakersfield, CA – The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series is proud to announce the September 29, 2013 race date on the one-mile oval at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) in Fountain, Colorado. “This has been four years in the making,” stated the SRL’s Larry Collins. “Our teams have been encouraging us [...]
SRL LEGENDS TOUR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2013
Bakersfield, CA – The 2013 SRL Legends Tour championship season will consist of eleven race dates, at six race tracks, in three different states. A twist to the 2013 championship will be that a driver’s best eight finishes, of the eleven scheduled events, will determine the final championship standings [...]
Big Rookie Class for 2013 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series
Bakersfield, CA – A record number of eighteen drivers will be eligible for the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Rookie-of-the-Year title in 2013, the most ever in the series 13-year history. “We’ve been blown away by the number of new drivers, both young and old, who plan to compete with us [...]
2 – Craig Raudman
Driver Hometown: Cottonwood, CA Car Owner: Dave Reed Crew Members: Blaine Bergem, Jeff Woods, Robert Dornback, Brandon Williams, Jerry Marsh, Ron Esau, Ed Bernardo, Mike Morrison, Matt Butler Years In Racing: 40 Sponsors: Approved Memory, Lucas Oil, K&N Filters, Fluidyne, Ringers Gloves, JDA [...]
BSR ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINE-UP FOR 2013
MODESTO, CA -- BOB STRANDWOLD RACING (BSR) IS SETTING ITS SIGHTS ON A SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN THE 2013 SPEARS SOUTHWEST TOUR SERIES. BSR IS PLEASED TO ADD JAKE KOENS TO ITS ORGANIZATION. KOENS WILL WORK ALONGSIDE JEFF STRANDWOLD PREPARING THE CARS IN THE BSR SHOP ON A WEEKLY BASIS. [...]
BERKLEY FISHING CONTINUES ASSOCIATION WITH THE SPEARS SOUTHWEST TOUR SERIES
Bakersfield, CA – Berkley Fishing, the world's leading fishing tackle company, and the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will continue there association through the 2013 season and beyond. “We’re proud of our association with Berkley, they’re the premier company in the fishing tackle industry,” stated the SRL’s Brian Olsen. “Last year [...]
51 – Carlos Vieira
Driver Hometown: Livingston, CA Car Owner: Carlos Vieira Crew Members: Joe Cordeiro, Frank Lucas, Gerson Possadas, Aysia Vieira, Bobby Burks, Jose Corriea, Art Hidalgo, Mario Isola, Jason DeMelo, David DeMelo Years In Racing: 6 Sponsors: 51 FIFTY Energy Drink and Allied Packaging Family: Wife Aysia and 2 daughters, Elaina and Morgan Job Info: V.P. of [...]
51 FIFTY becomes the Official Energy Drink of the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series
Bakersfield, CA –This week an agreement was finalized to make 51 FIFTY Energy Drink an official product of the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series. “Carlos (Vieira) has been a great supporter of the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series, competing full time on the series for the past four years,” stated the SRL’s [...]
75 – Jeremy Doss
Driver Hometown: Upperlake, Ca. Car Owner: Mike Doss Crew Members:Dale Dodds, William O'Donnell, Andy Layton, Kevin Ostern, Ernie Ostern Years In Racing: 9 Sponsors: Nitro Racing, Pathfinder Chassis, Peters Racing Engines, Pacific Auto Body, Kuecker's Kustom Koatings Family:Mike & Denise Doss, Andrew Garcia, and Izzy Redmond Job Info: Kueckers Kustom Koatings Racing Accomplishments:2011 Legend State Champ, [...]
