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SHORTTRACK SHOOTOUT - 2026
THE FIRST 25 DRIVERS TO ENTER THE 15K TO WIN SHORTTRACK SHOOTOUT HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN FREE HOOSIER RACING TIRES!
There is a mandatory driver preregistration for the $15,000.00 to win 14th Annual Short Track Shootout. The driver entry for the October 10th Short Track Shootout is NOW OPEN. Text your driver’s name, car number, hometown/state and email address to the race office at 559-507-9931.
The pre-entry list will set the qualifying order and lock in the guaranteed purse. The entry is also used for television production purposes.
Once we hit 25 drivers on the entry list, the first 25 drivers to enter will go into a drawing for the free Hoosier 970 racing tires to use at the event. This contest will result in two drivers winning two Hoosier 970 tires each after the entry populates with 25 drivers. A total of four (4) Hoosier 970’s will be given away once the entry list reaches 25 cars.
Details such as the race purse breakdown, race procedures, total number of tires allowed, fuel allowed, and RV/Hotel information will be emailed to the email address provided by the team entering.
The purse for 36 or more cars is $40,200.00, the purse for a 20-car field is $32,070.00.
Enter today by texting your driver’s name, car number, hometown/state and email address to the race office at 559-507-9931.
How to make the race – There will be 24 starting positions available in each of the three 50 lap main events. The fastest 16 cars from qualifying will lock into the starting grid for each of the three main events. Positions 17-20th will come from a 25-lap B main. Positions 21-24th will come from provisionals available to drivers that are in the top 10 in the 2026 Mission Late Model point standings. Unused provisional starting positions will be available to drivers that fail to qualify that are in the top five in the 2026 51FIFTY Jr Late Model driver’s points standings.
Drivers finishing 5th and back in the B main will go into standby positions for the second and third 50 lap main events. If drivers that qualified into the race are unable to make the start of the 2nd or 3rd 50 lap main event, then drivers that finished 5th and back in the B main will get pulled into the starting lineup for the 2nd and 3rd main events.
Who can compete in the 14th Annual Short Track Shootout – Any driver with a Madera Speedway legal pro late model that is 14 years of age or older and is in good standing with the Madera Speedway is eligible to enter the race. Any 51FIFTY Jr Late Model driver that has a victory in the 2026 racing season or is in the top five in the 2026-point standings is eligible to enter the event.
How to enter the event – There is a mandatory driver preregistration for the $15,000.00 to win 14th Annual Short Track Shootout. The driver entry for the October 10th Short Track Shootout opens Tuesday August 25, 2026. Text your drivers name, car number, hometown/state and email address to the race office at 559-507-9931. The car entry fee is $300 per car and will be paid at the track the weekend of the event.
Madera Speedway Race Procedures
Starts and Restarts – The race will start when the green flag is thrown as the front row cars get into the start box in the turn four area. The goal is to have the front row even while in the start box to get the green flag. If the front row does not get a green flag they will only get one second attempt at a good start. If there is a second consecutive no start the front row will be moved to the second row for the next start.
The "Choose" rule (Cone Rule) for all restarts. Drivers will pick the low or high lane for a restart when the cars are instructed to double up at the start/finish line.
Caution Flag Procedures: When the Caution Flag is displayed, you are to slow down in a safe manner and proceed with caution back to the start/finish line single file. No Racing or Passing. Stay in Line. Violators are subject to penalty. Your restart position will be the position you were in the previous completed lap unless you are deemed to be involved in the incident that brought out or led to the yellow flag being displayed. If you are directed by Race Control to correct your on-track position, you must do so within 2 laps, or you will be penalized 1 lap and will no longer be eligible for a Lucky Dog. If you are involved in an incident causing a caution flag you will be sent to the rear of the field. Caution Flag laps may be counted if we deem necessary.
Involvement: If you are deemed to be the cause of an incident or involved with it, you will be placed to the very rear of the Field. Cars may be parked if charged with causing 3 on track incidents. Rough driving will not be tolerated as well as any retaliation. Depending on the incident, you may be parked, issued a fine, and penalized.
Lap Down Cars: All lap down cars will be moved to the rear on all restarts. There will be a Lucky Dog on every yellow flag giving one driver the least number of laps down, one lap back and putting them to the very rear of the field unless the eligible car was involved in the yellow flag incident. ALL LAP DOWN CARS ARE DIRECTED TO STAY ON THE TOP/HIGHSIDE OF THE TRACK when being passed by the leaders of the race.
Note, the penalty for a driver intentionally drawing a caution flag is one (1) lap. A driver will be placed one lap down and they will lose the opportunity to use a lucky dog.
Blue Flag; Blue flag means move over; the leaders are coming. Follow the Flagman’s direction and move to the top of the Racetrack. Make sure you hold your line. Use hand signals to notify Drivers of your intentions
Black Flag: Black flag pointed at you is a warning regarding your actions on the track. If it is displayed, you must go to the pits within 3 laps (note, if the black flag is used on a restart for the second-place car they must drop back to the third position)
Red Flag: Red flag means stop in a safe manner and follow Track Officials directions. Only Cars in the Hot Pits may be worked on.
Yellow/Checkered Finish - The race will finish under green; Except in the case that the leader has taken the White Flag and the yellow is displayed during the White Flag, the field is frozen, do not pass and proceed safely back to the start finish line and the finishing order is final, cars will be scored in the position they held when the yellow was displayed (except for those involved). If that relative position could not be determined, they would be scored in the order those cars in question crossed the finish line on their last completed green flag lap, those involved in the caution or those cars that cannot proceed at that point will be positioned accordingly.
Hot Pits: If you enter the Pits for any reason you will restart at the rear of the Field.
Tires: Each team will have six marked tires they are allowed to use in the three 50 lap main events. The tires must be inspected and marked by track officials prior to qualifying. Only marked tires will be allowed on a car for qualifying. If a team is caught using an unmarked tire in any of the three races it will result in a disqualification.
1. The 1st 50 lap main event line-up will be set by an invert of 4, 6, 8, 10 after a draw by a fan in the stands when qualifying is finished. The second 50 lap race will be a complete invert of the field based on the finishing order in the first 50 lap main event. The third 50 lap race will be a complete invert of the field based on the finishing order in the second 50 lap main event
2. Teams can work on their race cars on the starting grid all the way up until the time the cars roll off the grid for the first segment without penalty, or position loss.
3. Teams can work on their cars at the race break, they may change anything they want but they can only use the six marked tires in the three 50 lap races. A team may work on the car during the 10-minute break before they roll off for the start of the second segment without penalty, or loss of position.
4. If a car is worked on by the pit crew after the cars have rolled off for either the first segment, or second segment, then the car must re-enter the race at the rear of the field. The only exception to this is for a safety item the MADERA SPEEDWAY HEAD SAFETY OFFICAL would assist with at the start finish line in victory lane, such as a seat belt issue, head and neck restraint issue, or a window net issue.
5. Championship points are awarded for the main 1st 50 lap main event with 50 points going to the race winner, 48 for second, 46 for third and so on... There are no bonus points for the segment leaders in this race. There are points for qualifying, 4, 3, 2, 1, for the top four cars. There are NO championship points for the second and third 50 lap races.
Pro Late Model Series Rules
BODY and CHASSIS - Any traditional late model type perimeter or straight rail chassis is allowed. Body must be a factory stock Five Star or AR pavement style body, body must be mounted in a stock manner as it was intended from the manufacturer, no extra panels may be used to extend the body in any way, hood must cover the air cleaner with no holes other than a small opening at the windshield for air to the carburetor, complete rear bumper cover must be used with no holes drilled in it, no extra material may be removed from the rear bumper cover, rear spoiler must be mounted in the stock location. Maximum quarter panel height is 34.5”.
No under body air deflectors or wings of any kind. Teams are allowed to mount two ½” tall roof rails running front to rear on the roof of the car, but these rails are not allowed to extend down the rear window or onto the deck lid. No passenger windows are allowed, maximum for the vent window along the top of the door will be 12 inches and must go 90 degrees from the top of the door up to the A-post. No fans, ducts or hoses to the rear brakes or tires, no holes or hoses are allowed through the interior sheet metal. Ride height rule; all cars must be able to get on and off the inspection scales without the use of any extra ramps or boards and the car must not drag on the scales, if your car drags on the scales you will not pass tech and will be forced to return to your pit area for corrections.
Rear Spoiler may be no wider than 60" and no taller than 6 1/2". Spoiler must be centered on the rear bumper cover and may not be offset in any direction. There may be NO forward support of any kind, no boxed ends or runners. No Gurney lip, or any type of wicker bill on the upper edge of the spoiler. It is mandatory that the Upper 2/3's of the spoiler and the rear window of the car be made of “clear” lexan to enable other drivers to see through them.
2. ENGINES - Any cast iron block wet sump engine allowed. The only rule on the open engine is that it must be a wet sump engine with only a single 4bbl carburetor allowed. The open engine car weight for a straight rail chassis is 3,000lbs and a maximum of 58% left side weight. The open engine car weight for a perimeter chassis is 2,950lbs and a maximum of 58% left side weight. Maximum RPM for the open engine is 7,600 and cars must run a 7,600 RPM chip from the track or you may use the FAST/Crane ignition box part # 6000-6700 and coil part #730-0192.
602 CRATE ENGINE CARS that have a straight rail chassis are to be a minimum of 2,875lbs total weight and a maximum of 60% left side weight. 602 crate engine cars that have a perimeter chassis are to be a minimum of 2,825lbs total weight and a maximum of 60% left side weight. Maximum RPM for the 602 crate engine is 6,200 and cars must run a 6,200 RPM chip from the track or you may use the FAST/Crane ignition box part # 6000-6700 and coil part #730-0192. 602 engines must remain OEM from factory and may be either GM factory sealed break off bolt seals or new style GM factory seals. All crate engines may be removed for inspection at any time after an event.
REPAIRED/REBUILT 602 CRATE ENGINE CARS that have a straight rail chassis are to be a minimum of 2,950lbs total weight and a maximum of 60% left side weight. Repaired/Rebuilt 602 crate engine cars that have a perimeter chassis are to be a minimum of 2,900lbs total weight and a maximum of 60% left side weight. Maximum RPM for the rebuilt 602 crate engine is 6,200 and cars must run a 6,200 RPM chip from the track or you may use the FAST/Crane ignition box part # 6000-6700 and coil part #730-0192. Repaired 602 engines must be rebuilt by a track approved engine rebuilder.
The CT525 crate engine with an aluminum block will be allowed and will be the only aluminum block allowed. The CT525 will be treated as an open engine at the 3,000lb weight with a maximum of 58% left side weight with both the straight rail or perimeter chassis, the engine set back is 2” to the center of the forward most spark plug to the center of the upper ball joint on the same side and left side weight for the CT525 is 58%, all CT525 cars must bolt 40 pounds of weight to the front clip (20 pounds on each side after the kick up just behind the front cross member). CT525 cars may also bolt the 40 pounds to the engine block via a weight belt. CT525 cars must run a 6,800 RPM MSD rev chip. Any single 4bbl carburetor allowed.
TOUR CAR PACKAGE/DRY SUMP ENGINE CARS- You may run a tour legal car with a dry sump engine in the Pro Late Model series. Track width must not exceed 79" it will be measured from the bulge outside to outside of the front tires at the spindle height. All steel shocks (aluminum rod end on shaft end ok, aluminum coil over kit ok), left side weight not to exceed 58%, minimum weight is 3,000 pounds prior to race and qualifying for both a straight rail and perimeter chassis. With aluminum tour shocks the weight is 3,050 minimum with 58% maximum left side weight for both straight rail and perimeter cars. Must use 8" steel wheel and the Hoosier 8.0-15/970 treaded tire. Maximum RPM for the dry sump engine is 7,500 and cars must run a 7,600 RPM chip from the track or you may use the FAST/Crane ignition box part # 6000-6700 and coil part #730-0192.
ENGINE SET BACK - The engine set-back rule is 2" back for all open engines (the center of the forward most spark plug hole to the center of the upper ball joint on the same side). Maximum engine set-back for the 602 crate engine is 6" measured the same way (this includes the rebuilt 602). Any single 4bbl carburetor allowed on all engine packages.
BIG SPRING/STOCK STEERING BOX CARS - All stock type steering box cars with stock type lower a-arms (cars without rack and pinion) with 5" or bigger diameter springs on the front suspension will receive a 40 pound weight break off all engine and chassis combinations.
Perimeter Frame – Specification:
1. The minimum distance from outside to outside of frame rails is 57 inches.
2. The front and rear main roll cage bars must be welded perpendicular to the top of the right and left frame rails, rising vertically.
3. Roof Bar – the center-to-center width of the roof bar (halo) must be a minimum of 40 inches (left to right), and a minimum distance of 30-1/2 inches (front to rear).
TIRES AND WHEELS - Tires are the Hoosier 8.0-15/970 treaded tire. ALL tires MUST be purchased from the track, and tires MAY NOT be cut, soaked or altered in any way. Any team wishing to run used tires must submit the tires for inspection and scanning prior to qualifying, note these used tires must have been purchased from Madera as well. Wheels must be steel and not exceed 8" in width. Competitors must start the race on the tires they qualified with.
SUSPENSION - Minimum wheel base is 101", rear wheel drive cars only. Any steel shock, all external parts must be steel (Aluminum rod end on the shaft end ok, and an aluminum thread in body cap on the shaft end is ok). One shock per wheel, no remote adjusters or reservoirs of any kind may be used on a shock. REAR SUSPENSION – No fifth (5th) coil, torque arm or lift bar suspensions will be permitted. No bird cages of any kind (3 or 4 link). Trailing arms must mount to the rear end and chassis in a solid manner (heim allowed). No springs, sliders, rubber biscuits allowed on any of the rear trailing arms. Truck arm suspensions will be approved on a race by race basis. Any non-traditional rear suspension layouts will be approved on a race by race basis. Aluminum shocks are approved with a 25 pound weight penalty, no remote adjusters or reservoirs of any kind may be used on a shock.
All wet sump cars will not exceed 79" inch track width, it will be measured from the bulge outside to outside of the front tires at the spindle height. Track width on tour car/dry sump cars must not exceed 79" it will be measured from the bulge outside to outside of the front tires at the spindle height. No independent rear suspension.
No traction control devices. Only one ignition box allowed and ignition box will be mounted as far to the right side of the car as possible with the chip or RPM dial facing the right side. All wires to the distributor must be run separately and not be part of a bigger wiring harness. All wiring must be sealed with no unplugged wires.
FUEL - All cars must run the track fuel, the track spec fuel is Sunoco 110 Purple race fuel or Sunoco E-85R race fuel. Teams may also run stock Chevron 91 octane pump fuel with NO additives and NO mixing of fuels.
Drive shaft, NO carbon fiber drive shafts allowed.
SAFETY – Approved seat belts and double shoulder harness and a crotch strap is required, no older than five years. A full-face helmet required with a 2015 Snell sticker or newer. SFI rated full driving suit and gloves for fire protection mandatory, SFI undergarments are recommended. Driver’s window must be equipped with a safety net and quick release latch of minimum size 22” wide by 16” high. Resilient padding must be installed anywhere the driver can reach on roll bars. Onboard charged Fire System Mandatory. Head and Neck Restraint System mandatory. All teams must have a fire extinguisher in their pit at all times. All cars must have a clearly marked electrical cut off switch easily accessible to the safety crew. Batteries must be securely mounted outside of the driver’s compartment. 1/16” steel side plate in driver’s door is mandatory. Roll cage must be constructed of 1 3/4” o.d. steel x.090 round tubing, the main frame and clips from the radiator area to behind the fuel cell must be made of steel, main frame must be minimum 2”x3” rectangular steel.
TRANSPONDER - All cars must run a transponder mounted 12" behind the rear axle, Transponder location – the transponder location on all late models will be 12” from the center of the rear axle tube to the center of the transponder. This is 9 ½” from the back of the axle tube to the leading edge of the transponder. Transponders are mandatory for the Friday night practice and for the entire day on Saturday. The official scoring is via the transponder, this is used for starts, restarts, reverts and the race finish.
Note, the following infractions will result in a BIG penalty which could include a huge fine, suspension or a LIFETIME ban from the series.
A. Being caught with traction control.
B. Bypassing the RPM limiting control device in any way.
C. Altering the 602 crate engine under the seals in any way that is non OEM. (you may run after market valve springs but they must be the same spring pressures as OEM, you may run any carburetor, you may run the approved aftermarket replacement distributer, you must run a mechanical fuel pump in the stock location, and you must run the stock oil pan and stock harmonic balancer).
D. Altering the Hoosier 970 tire, such as soaking the tire, or cutting the tire. Tires are to be a stock 970 tire.
E. If you are caught cheating the fuel in any way, the fuel must be stock as provided by the manufacturer, and must not have ANY additives whatsoever.
Illegal components WILL be confiscated by Madera Speedway and become property of the speedway.