Jett Noland Earns First “Bigley Memorial” Win Over Record Breaking Field
Bakersfield, CA - In a field that contained thousands of Super Late Model victories among its entrants, a teenage driver from the state of Florida battled his way to his first win in the division, in one of the biggest Super Late Model events in the country. Jett Noland [...]
SpeedSport Article on the Bigley Memorial
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New host hotel for our Irwindale Speedway events
We have changed host hotels for our Irwindale Speedway events. Please see the information below for the All Star Showdown Host Hotel. This property is 4 miles from the racetrack and is walking distance to wide selection of restaurants. Hampton Inn - Arcadia 311 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006 626-574-5600 Rate: [...]
All-Star Showdown 2024 Event Date Adjustment
All-Star Showdown 2024 Event Date Adjustment Bakersfield, CA (November 2, 2023) – The 2024 “All-Star Showdown” at Irwindale Speedway will now take place on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. This event will feature the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series/SRL National for Super Late Models, SPEARS Manufacturing Modified Series, the SPEARS Pro Late [...]
35th Annual October Classic Proves Both Heart Breaking and Heart Warming
Bakersfield, CA – In what proved to be an emotional win, Buddy Shepherd earned his first Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series victory at Kern County Raceway Park (CA) in the 35th Annual “Bulwark / Tencate October Classic 135”. For Shepherd, it was his third series victory, but the first [...]
Congratulations to Linny White, who is officially crowned the Spears Manufacturing Pro Late Model Series presented by Sigma Performance Services Champion
Congratulations to Linny White, who is officially crowned the Spears Manufacturing Pro Late Model Series presented by Sigma Performance Services champion, after today's October Classic at Kern County Raceway Park. White finished second in today's event, but grabbed six wins in eight events during the 2023 season. White closed [...]
Congratulations to now three-time Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series champion Jacob Gomes
Congratulations to now three-time Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series champion Jacob Gomes. Gomes tied Jim Pettit II with three titles and is one of only three drivers in series history to have multiple titles, also including Derek Thorn. Gomes grabbed five victories, finishing inside the top-five in eight of [...]
Congratulations to Dylan Zampa – 2023 Rookie-of-the-Year
Congratulations to Dylan Zampa for earning the 2023 Rookie-of-the-Year award for the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series. Zampa finshed sixth in the "Bulwark/ TenCate October Classic 135" at Kern County Raceway Park to finalize his rookie season. The 2022 Kulwicki Driver Development Program champion finished the season with two [...]
Sean Woodside will return to the “October Classic”
1999 NASCAR Winston West Series (now ARCA Menards Pro Series West) champion Sean Woodside will return to the "October Classic" this Sunday for the "Sigma Performance Services 54 presented by Motor City Buick GMC" for the Spears Pro Late Model Series. Woodside is a former three-time winner of the [...]
MONDAY MEMORY
Monday Memory: From the 1995 through the 2000 NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour Series seasons, Lee Elder was the Media Coordinator for the popular series. Many of his memories involved the “October Classic” at Mesa Marin Raceway (CA), the predecessor to this weekend’s “October Classic” at Kern County Raceway Park [...]
Rest in Peace – Wayne Spears
It is with great sadness that we share that Wayne Spears has passed. He was a great man in so many respects. We will forever have tremendous gratitude for his mentoring, friendship and far-reaching positive impact on short track racing. We have lost a true American Original. Our deepest [...]
KERN October Classic Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 – Practice Day 1:30 – 3:00pm Team Owner’s Meeting Pros 1:30-2pm, Mods 2-2:30pm, SLM 2:30-3:00pm at KCRP Main Office 3:00pm Pit Gates Open (Lift gates remain closed until directed) 4:15 – 4:30pm SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 4:30– 4:45pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series 4:45 – 5:15pm SPEARS [...]
Raymond’s Trophy Top 5 Bonus at October Classic
At the conclusion of the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Bulwark/TenCate October Classic, the Top 5 drivers will be honored in the Raymond’s Trophy Victory Lane at Kern County Raceway. For their accomplishment, Raymond’s Trophy has put up a bonus to be distributed amongst the Top 5. With the winner [...]
Motor City GMC Racer Loyalty Bonus
Attention SPEARS Modified Series and SPEARS Pro Late Model Series Drivers, REMINDER: For the upcoming race at Kern County Raceway on Sunday, October 15th, longtime series sponsor Motor City GMC is thanking those that support them. If you have purchased a 602-crate motor from Motor City GMC in the last [...]
The Winningest Driver in Irwindale Speedway History
The winningest driver in Irwindale Speedway history is now a winner in the Spears Pro Late Model Series presented by Sigma Performance Services. Trevor Huddleston grabbed the lead from Nick Joanides on lap 14, and held off the veteran racer over the last five laps to take the win [...]
Congratulations to Jacob Gomes
Congratulations to Jacob Gomes for earning his fifth win of the 2023 Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series season, this one in the "Allie Bakes 100" at Irwindale Speedway. Gomes officially led every lap, but Buddy Shepherd was able to clear Gomes after a lap 64 restart. But Gomes was [...]
Kanke Looking for a Memorable Weekend at Irwindale Speedway
Bakersfield, CA - Cale Kanke has been close to Victory Lane many times in his Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series career. He has three second-place finishes in his last eight series starts, but he hasn’t been able to cash in with his first series victory. He has finished fourth [...]
Nick Joanides Pulling Double Duty at Irwindale
Bakersfield, CA – Nick Joanides will look to double down this weekend at Irwindale Speedway (CA), as the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series and the Spears Pro Late Model Series presented by Sigma Performance Services visits the ½-mile oval. Joanides is a three-time Irwindale Late Model track champion and [...]
Updated – Irwindale Schedule (New Chapel and Driver’s Meeting Times)
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SRL News and Notes – Irwindale Speedway “Allie Bakes 100”
SRL News and Notes – Irwindale Speedway “Allie Bakes 100” Event: The Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series will visit Irwindale Speedway (CA) for the 26th time in series history, for the "Allie Bakes 100” on September 16th. The event will pay $7,333 to the winner and $500 to the leader [...]
Eric Norris Reunites with Dave Reed Racing for the “LiUNA Feel the Power 60” at Irwindale Speedway
Bakersfield, CA - The last time Eric Norris made a start in the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series was in 2016 at Kern County Raceway Park. In 2018 he made the trip to the Bullring at LVMS, but the 2002 ARCA Menards Pro Series West champion failed to qualify [...]
Shepherd Looks for Two In-A-Row at Irwindale Speedway
Bakersfield, CA - 2021 Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series Rookie-of-the-Year Buddy Shepherd will return to the track on September 16th for the "Allie Bakes 100” at Irwindale Speedway (CA). Round #8 of the season series will see Shepherd racing for a $7,333 win with an additional $500 going to [...]
Nick Cooper Hits the Road Again for Irwindale Speedway and the “Allie Bakes 100”
Bakersfield, CA - Nickolas Cooper had a strong start to his rookie Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series season, scoring one top-five and three top-10 finishes in the first five events. But the last two events at his home track, Colorado National Speedway (CO), and his first trip to The [...]
Schedule of Events September 15th & 16th, 2023 – Irwindale
Schedule of Events September 15th & 16th, 2023 Friday Credentials / Pit Gates Open 1:00pm PRACTICE SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 2:30pm – 3:00pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series 3:00pm – 3:30pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 3:30pm – 4:00pm Jr. Spec Late Models 4:00pm – 4:15pm SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 4:15pm [...]
Allie Bakes Sweetens the Pot for Return to Southern California
Bakersfield, CA – When the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series returns to Irwindale Speedway for the penultimate race of 2023, a new series partner will take top billing. Allie Bakes, a Cottage Food Operation based in Los Angeles, CA. The self-taught baker utilizes organic ingredients from local dairies, farmers and [...]
