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MADERA SPEEDWAY READY FOR 54TH SEASON OF RACING ACTION WITH 2025 SCHEDULE
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (December 13, 2024) – Madera Speedway has released its 2025 schedule of events, with the fastest one-third mile in the west gearing up for a 54th season of racing. The MAVTV-televised Madera Pro Late Model Series and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series return for a nine race engagement, surrounded by several special annual events as well.
The MAVTV-televised Late Model slate kicks off with the Speed Fest on March 15 featuring 200 laps of Pro Late Model action along with INEX Legends and INEX Bandoleros in their first points-paying action of the year. The INEX Legends will participate in eight of the nine televised events while Bandoleros will be featured in all nine rounds.
Additional Pro and Jr. Late Model events are on April 5, May 3, May 31, June 21, July 19, August 23, and September 20, leading into the championship finale on October 18 for the 14th Annual Short Track Shootout 250.
The 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series for drivers ages 10-16 continues its tradition of developing the next great generation of stock car racers. Series graduates are making their mark, with Jesse Love claiming the NASCAR XFINITY Series Rookie of the Year, Sean Hingorani claiming his second consecutive ARCA Menards Series West title, and Hailie Deegan set for a full-time run in the Indy NXT Series.
Race fans will be treated to the all-new Mission Modifieds Series for three engagements on May 31, July 19, and August 23.
Track championships will also be awarded in the Club Late Models, Pro Sportsman, and Mini Super Toyotas.
Other special events include the 52nd Annual Harvest Classic on September 27 with the ARCA Menards Series West and Speed Tour Super Modifieds competing. The Olga’s California Dream 100 brings the best Mini Stock racers in the west to the speedway on August 16. The 19th Annual Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash Enduro is set for October 25 with the Golden State Invitational Truck and Tractor Pulls ending the season on November 7 and 8.
For more information about the Madera Speedway including how to advertise with a race team on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or call the race office at 209-356-1968.
The 2025 season would not be possible without the support 51FIFTY LTM, Mission Foods, 805 Beer, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, Franks Radio, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Sealmaster.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Monday nights at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern. Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.
2025 Tentative Major Event Schedule (complete schedule at www.RaceMadera.com)
March 15 - Speed Fest 200 MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros
April 5 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Sportsman, MST
May 3 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Sportsman, MST
May 31 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Bandoleros, Mission Modifieds, Sportsman, MST
June 21 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Sportsman, MST
July 19 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Mission Modifieds, Sportsman, MST
August 16 - MAVTV Olga's California Dream Pro Mini Stock 100, Sportsman, MST
August 23 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Mission Modifieds
September 20 - MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros, Sportsman, MST
September 27 - 52nd Harvest Classic ARCA Menards Series, West and SpeedTour Super Modifieds
October 18 - 13th Annual Short Track Shootout 250 MAVTV Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandoleros
October 25 - 19th Annual Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash MAVTV Enduro
RYAN HART SCORES PUMPKIN SMASH HALLOWEEN BASH WIN AT MADERA SPEEDWAY
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (October 26, 2024) – Ryan Hart of Dos Palos went wire-to-wire for the second time in the last three years in the 200-lap Pumpkin Smash Enduro at Madera Speedway, dominating the proceedings to win on a wet and pumpkin-covered one-third mile speedway. Hart’s margin of victory was three laps over 2023 winner Adam Baggett of Stockton.
22 Enduro cars accepted the green flag after the front stretch was covered in 10,000 pounds of Dell’Osso Family Farms pumpkins, smashed by the hundreds of young race fans on hand. The race was also recorded for a later broadcast on MAVTV, presented by Mission Foods.
“Nervous doesn’t even begin to describe it. It was pretty nerve wracking. Whether it looked easy or not, it wasn’t. I was on the edge of my seat,” Hart said. “Victory tastes good this October!”
Hart dominated the opening half of the race over Baggett. The second half saw Baggett match Hart stride for stride in a couple of crowd-pleasing duels, despite the fact Baggett was several laps in arrears.
“It was surprising. We were having trouble with the motor so it wasn’t pulling as hard as it could. (Ryan) had the best car today so the fastest car won today,” Baggett said. “This is a big race and we only do it once a year but it means a big deal to all of us.”
Scott Wasson of Fresno won the 10-lap barrel race before the 200-lap feature. Wasson then drove up into third during the second 100-lap segment, which took place in the opposite direction around the Madera Speedway.
“I was just trying to stay down low and trying to keep traction. I can’t seem to keep up with Ryan and Adam over there but we will try some new things next year and see what happens,” Wasson said.
Folsom’s Dave Ski used his diminutive Toyota Paseo to finish fourth for his second consecutive top-five finish. Les Wasson of Clovis rounded out the top-five finishers.
The Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash wraps up the 2024 season for the Madera Speedway at the Madera Fairgrounds. Drivers will be honored for their accomplishments at the awards banquet on November 16. Stay tuned to www.RaceMadera.com or the track Facebook for tickets and details.
For more information about the Madera Speedway including how to advertise with a race team on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or call the race office at 209-356-1968.
The 2024 season would not be possible without the support 51FIFTY LTM, Mission Foods, 805 Beer, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, Franks Radio, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Sealmaster.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Monday nights at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern. Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.
WASHINGTON’S ANDY BROWN TAKES THE FIFTH ANNUAL OLGAS CALIFORNIA DREAM 100
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (August 17, 2024) – Spokane, Washington’s Andy Brown won fast-time, overcame a 20-car inversion, and stormed to victory lane in the MAVTV-televised Olga’s California Dream on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. The fifth annual event attracted over 40 Mini Stock participants to the pit area for the 100-lap grind on the one-third mile speedway.
“This is awesome. I’ve won a couple late model races in the Northwest but this awesome,” Brown said. “Can’t thank everybody enough. I’ve got the best friends and family. I can’t believe it!”
“I was getting tired; I’m not going to lie. It’s pretty good when the car is good like that,” Brown said.
The 20-lap Chad’s Quick Auto C-Main was claimed by Chris Moloso of North Bend, Oregon while the Impel Motorsports B-Main went to Mitchell Mohler of Valley Center, CA.
2023 runner-up Cody Parenteau of Lakeside led the opening lap of the 24-car feature. 2023 winner Drew Crenshaw of Nampa, ID took the lead on lap two. Colton Schultz of Spokane, winner of the fast-dash, went up in smoke for a caution on lap eight.
Joe Flower of Stockton got sideways in front of the pack on the restart but everyone avoided him with the race staying green. Crenshaw led the field into lapped traffic on lap 16. Casey Jeske of Spokane led the Jeske three-car assault when he advanced to second. Jeske then seized the lead on lap 32.
Crenshaw suffered a flat right front tire and lost laps in the infield. Terry Armstrong of Spokane faltered from fourth position. The No. 168 of Mitch Jeske closed in on his son Casey and took the lead on lap 42. A huge fire underneath the hood of Idaho’s Mike Anderson brought out a red flag on lap 44 and brought the race to its scheduled halfway break six laps early. Andy Brown had advanced to fifth by that point.
Casey Jeske retook the lead on lap 46 before a caution for Flower’s car suffering a fire. Justin Carson of Utah and Parenteau tangled in turn one for a caution on lap 49.
Brown started rolling the outside line and took over third on lap 52. Then Mitch Jeske dropped out of the race on lap 56. Brown continued to roll, sweeping past Casey Jeske to lead lap 59. Parenteau and fifth-running Bryce Rupert clashed in turn one to set up a shootout final 28 lap segment for the feature.
Despite a furious challenge from Brad Rhoads of Pasco, Washington, Brown held the lead as they darted in and out of lapped traffic. Brown won by a car length followed by Rhoads, Camron Jeske of Spokane, Gary Cagle of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Rupert.
Chase Hand earned his first career Pro Late Model victory when he led wire-to-wire in the Madera Late Model feature. The event was shortened after several incidents, including a multi-car crash in turn four. Olivia Manke and Matt Erickson collided in the fourth turn, gobbling up over half of the field. Jason Aguirre of Atwater darted to the right to avoid and hit the wall to end his event.
Hand topped Will Martyn of Coarsegold who debuted a new race car to finish second. Trevor Schlundt, Rick Thompson, and birthday boy Loren Kutz rounded out the top-five.
“Super” Steve Schermerhorn dominated all 30-laps of the Pro Sportsman feature ahead of “Wingnut” Brian Taylor and Drew Ries. Schermerhorn extended his points lead as well.
Patrick Geiger won his fifth Mini Super Toyota feature of the season, taking the 30-lap contest. A caution fell on lap 18 for Joseph Holliday going up in smoke on the front stretch and stopping at the start finish line. Geiger and Ryan Reynolds lined up alongside of each other with 12 laps to go. Geiger motored ahead of Reynolds while Reynolds topped Shay Gouldy for second position. Gouldy settled for third.
Madera Speedway races again on Saturday August 24th with the MAVTV-televised Pro Late Model Series powered by Mission Foods and the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series in action for round seven of their championships. INEX Legends, INEX Bandoleros, Pro Sportsman, and Mini Super Toyotas will also be competing.
For more information about the Madera Speedway including how to advertise with a race team on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or call the race office at 209-356-1968.
The 2024 season would not be possible without the support 51FIFTY LTM, Mission Foods, 805 Beer, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, Franks Radio, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Sealmaster.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Monday nights at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern. Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.
ETHAN NASCIMENTO WINS $10,000 AT MADERA SHORT TRACK SHOOTOUT, ERICKSON WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (October 20, 2024) – Manteca’s Ethan Nascimento outmatched Bakersfield’s Derek Thorn for a $10,000 haul in the 12th annual Short Track Shootout 200 for the Madera Pro Late Model Series at Madera Speedway on Saturday night. Matt Erickson of La Grange persevered through early race issues to come from behind to win the series championship, his third MAVTV-televised crown at the one-third mile speedway.
Nascimento became the first former 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series champion to prevail in the Pro Late Model Short Track Shootout and gave his family-owned team their fourth Shootout crown combined with three wins earned by Hall of Famer Eric Holmes.
“It means a lot. I’ve come from Jr. Late Models, Legends, Bandos. This is the first race for me at Madera Speedway for this car,” Nascimento said. “Congrats to Derek we raced well. It’s great. He is the best in the whole nation. He could race Super Late Models and win at pretty much any race he goes to.”
2023 Shootout winner Thorn earned quick-time in time trials then drew the number two. He lined up alongside Vancouver, Washington’s Jadan Walbridge, the 2021 Pro Late Model Series champion making a return visit to Madera. Thorn drove around the outside to lead lap one.
The first 17-laps went caution free. Under caution for a spin, Bubba Nascimento was relegated to the pits from third with a loose fuel cap. He rejoined the race at the tail of the field. Shelden Cooper and Walbridge raced doorhandle to doorhandle for second behind Thorn. The battle lasted until lap 31 when Cooper nabbed the spot. Matt Erickson had a hiccup when he collided with the lapped car of Doyal Moen and was sent to the rear for involvement.
Ethan Nascimento began to challenge Thorn by lap 49. A series of turn three incidents and crashes slowed the action. 14-year-old Jace Hale of Manteca – the 2024 Jr. Late Model champion – advanced all the way to the inside of Thorn for a lap 58 restart after the choose cone. Hale slid backwards with a flat right rear tire back to the tail end of the lead lap, however.
2023 Pro Late Model champion and 2024 incoming points leader Tyler Herzog was the next challenger on lap 69. Thorn held him off and both Ethan and Bubba Nascimento drove past him for second and third.
Thorn led the Nascimento brothers, Herzog, and Walbridge into the race break a few laps early on lap 93. Walbridge earned the $500 Unstoppable bonus from Sherp West for running fifth.
Ethan Nascimento challenged Thorn relentlessly on the restart while Bubba Nascimento and Herzog raced side-by-side for numerous laps for third behind them. The battling lasted until lap 140 when the caution flew. Another caution flag on lap 153 set up the turning point of the race and the season.
Herzog, who enjoyed a 19-point lead in the standings after the halfway break, raced to the inside of Ethan Nascimento on the backstretch. They collided with Herzog hitting the turn three wall significantly with both the front and rear of his machine. Herzog was unable to continue. Officials allowed Nascimento retain second place and absolved him of involvement.
Nascimento seized the chance, showing his nose on the inside on lap 171 on the backstretch. Thorn held court. Lapped traffic on lap 180 allowed Nascimento to make a three wide move into turn three to take the lead. Thorn pulled off an excellent crossover in turn two to retake the spot on lap 181. The duo raced side-by-side in a sliding duel around the speedway. Nascimento got the pass completed on lap 190 in traffic and led the final ten laps for the coveted victory. Thorn settled for second followed by Bubba Nascimento and Hale. Erickson battled back to fifth and won the championship over Herzog by a scant five markers.
Jace Hale of Manteca not only finished fourth in the Short Track Shootout but the 14-year-old earned a race win and a championship in a walk-off of the 51FIFTY Series for drivers ages 10-16 years old. Hale spun on the opening lap with contact from Cam Carraway but both young drivers battled back.
Texan Tristan Pena was poised to win his third consecutive 70-lap feature and dominated much of the race. Carraway reeled him in by lap 58 but the pair collided in turn four while sliding for victory. Pena spun and was collected hard by fast-time qualifier Jacob Ryan of Livermore.
Hale emerged with the race lead in hand while Carraway and Ryan rejoined the race after repairs. On the restart, a significant three-wide crash ended the race for Hayden Stepps of Oakdale, Kourtney Baker of La Crescenta, and Joseph Holiday of Madera. The race ended prematurely with Hale earning victory ahead of Carraway, Ryan, Eli Black of Santa Rosa, and Holiday.
Jace Hale’s younger brother Colton Hale also won the INEX Legends track championship after Saturday’s 30-lap feature. Bakersfield’s Logan Chambers prevailed after a tight race for the lead among a five-car lead pack. Hale won a battle with Bakersfield’s Colton Page to seal the championship. Bakersfield’s Eddie Garone and Madera’s CJ Dizney rounded out the top-five.
Kaine Betancourt of Modesto won his second consecutive INEX Bandolero championship with a season-ending victory as well. Kellen Keller of Madera finished second and Andrew Williams was third.
The 2024 racing season at Madera Speedway concludes on October 26 with the Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash Enduro, featuring trick-or-treat through the pits, a kid’s costume contest, and hard-hitting Enduro action. More info at www.RaceMadera.com
For more information about the Madera Speedway including how to advertise with a race team on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or call the race office at 209-356-1968.
The 2024 season would not be possible without the support 51FIFTY LTM, Mission Foods, 805 Beer, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, Franks Radio, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Sealmaster.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Monday nights at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern. Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.