{"id":1115,"date":"2021-05-20T10:08:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T17:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/2021\/05\/20\/placerville-speedway-readies-for-a-special-sunday-showcase-this-weekend\/"},"modified":"2021-05-20T10:08:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T17:08:08","slug":"placerville-speedway-readies-for-a-special-sunday-showcase-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/2021\/05\/20\/placerville-speedway-readies-for-a-special-sunday-showcase-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Placerville Speedway readies for a special Sunday showcase this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"_2gqJd blog-post-page-font blog-card-background-color blog-card-border-color blog-text-color undefined\" style=\"border-width: 1px\" data-hook=\"post\">\n<div class=\"_1thnm\">\n<div class=\"_1yEvn\">\n<div class=\"_2KEPp\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_3dJ-S\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yF0IC\" data-hook=\"post-description\">\n<article class=\"blog-post-page-font\">\n<div class=\"post-content__body\">\n<div class=\"_21Y0E\">\n<div class=\"_21Y0E\">\n<div class=\"f-0hV _15aM- _1VVYC\" data-rce-version=\"8.36.0\">\n<div class=\"kcuBq Qbjx- _3-ucy uatYj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"rich-content-viewer\">\n<div class=\"kaqlz _3suv7\">\n<div id=\"viewer-5tvaf\" class=\"q2uC4 _1uEzk\">\n<div class=\"c-Mgr _2G0dv _2G0dv _7gPc2\">\n<div class=\"_2o-_D\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div class=\"_3lvoN LPH2h\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-fn8m2\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> <em>By Gary Thomas, <\/em><\/span><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><em>Image courtesy of Tim Holland<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-dk3jr\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Placerville, CA \u2013 May 18, 2021\u2026Grass roots championship auto racing continues at Placerville Speedway this Sunday night, with an exciting four-division program set to be presented with fans in the stands yet again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-3pqpt\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Grandstand tickets for the rare Sunday event this weekend are on sale and can be purchased at <a class=\"_2qJYG _2E8wo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universe.com\/embed2\/events\/2021-placerville-speedway-championship-weekly-pts-race-8-sunday-tickets-placerville-RN8ZPJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.universe.com\/embed2\/events\/2021-placerville-speedway-championship-weekly-pts-race-8-sunday-tickets-placerville-RN8ZPJ<\/a> &#8211; Pit passes will also be available at the pit booth or they can be bought ahead of time via the Pit Pay Mobile Pit Pass App.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-6scu6\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Northern California has seen such an impressive youth movement as of late and that is certainly on full display at Placerville on any given week. Fresh off a third place finish last Saturday 15-year-old Joel Myers Jr. finds himself atop the Thompson\u2019s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car standings. The Sebastopol driver holds a 22-point advantage over one of the all-time greats in track history, Andy Forsberg of Auburn. Forsberg, who is also known as \u201cSprint Car Andy\u201d will be gunning to win the special \u201cSunday Funday\u201d event to try and close the gap between himself and the youngster Myers. Placerville veteran Andy Gregg has shown speed this season and goes into this weekend ranking third in points. Placerville\u2019s Shane Hopkins and three-time feature winner this year Justin Sanders of Aromas complete the top-five. Landon Brooks, Justin Bradway, Michael Ing, Tanner Carrick and Isaiah Vasquez round out the top-10 heading into the sixth Winged Sprint Car point race of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-dgvgo\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The Ltd. Late Models feature a logjam at the top of the standings heading into Sunday night. Auburn\u2019s Ray Trimble has snagged a pair of victories already in the young season and holds a six-point advantage over Diamond Springs\u2019 Dan Jinkerson. Placerville\u2019s own Tyler Lightfoot captured a big win last Saturday and is now just eight-points out of the lead. Tom Tilford of Orangevale and Woodland\u2019s Kiely Ricardo, who is coming off a podium last week, complete the top-five in points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-fgom2\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The Pure Stock division has also continued to provide close competition and entertaining racing all season long thus far. Oakley\u2019s Nick Baldwin has been on the top of his game in 2021 and leads the standings on the strength of three wins and six top-five finishes. Diamond Springs racer Kevin Jinkerson has also been a consistent force at the front of the pack and sits 14-markers behind Baldwin for the point lead. Sacramento\u2019s Jason Palmer, Placerville\u2019s Jonny Walsh and Dan Jinkerson round out the top-five.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-klci\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The Placerville bullring will also welcome in the Nor-Cal Dwarf Association on Saturday. The colorful coupes always provide excitement and bring healthy car counts everywhere they compete. The Dwarf Cars have contested one event so far at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds venue, a race won by Galt\u2019s Ryan Winter. Colfax driver Ben Wiesz put on a thrilling charge to finish second during that event. Fairfield\u2019s Mike Grenert, Camarillo\u2019s Nick Velasquez and Placerville\u2019s Corey Eaton also brought home solid finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-9tcs9\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The pit gate will open at noon this Sunday, with the front grandstand gate opening at 3pm. Happy Hour is offered from 4-6pm in the grandstands featuring discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-ofcp\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road\/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto <a class=\"_2qJYG _2E8wo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.placervillespeedway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.placervillespeedway.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-bkst9\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Join over 14,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2021 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on Twitter by following us <a class=\"_2qJYG _2E8wo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pvillespeedway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/pvillespeedway<\/a> &#8211; In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Please follow us @PvilleSpeedway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-1tul0\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block14\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-7i6sr\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> <strong>Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway<\/strong>: SUNDAY May 23: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block15\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-fjp48\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Saturday June 5: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and BCRA Lightning Sprints | <strong>Dads and Grads Night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block16\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-e3b0s\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"> Saturday June 12: King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards | <strong>30th Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block17\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viewer-5asm\" class=\"XzvDs _208Ie _247b9 _2QAo- _25MYV eaHbJ _247b9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wpss_copy\">Content retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.placervillespeedway.com\/post\/placerville-speedway-readies-for-a-special-sunday-showcase-this-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.placervillespeedway.com\/post\/placerville-speedway-readies-for-a-special-sunday-showcase-this-weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Gary Thomas, Image courtesy of Tim Holland Placerville, CA \u2013 May 18, 2021\u2026Grass roots championship auto racing continues at Placerville Speedway this Sunday night, with an exciting four-division program set to be presented with fans in the stands yet again. 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