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Madera Speedway Season Opener Kicks off MARCH 14th with Race One of the RACE TO BE DRUG FREE BIG 3 SERIES
Madera, Ca. (1/28/2020) – The Madera Speedway will kick off the 49th year of competition at the fastest 1/3 mile in the west with the richest mini-series in the history of the speedway called the RACE 2B DRUG FREE BIG3 Series televised on MAVTV.
The RACE 2B DRUG FREE BIG3 Series is a mega buck three race mini-series held on March 14th, July 25th and October 3rd and it is a part of the nine race MAVTV televised Nut Up Pro Late Model Series that is one of the most popular late model series in the nation.
“The format for the Nut Up Pro Late Model Series has proven to work very well by racing cost effective cars on a control tire competing for bigger prize money on national television. With support from 51FIFTY we have been able to boost the prize money available on these three big dates by $75,000.00 and considering these were already our biggest paying races this will be incredible for our race teams” Kenny Shepherd.
The Nut Up Pro Late Model Series is a nationally televised championship series featuring the most competitive late model drivers in the nation. The dates for the series in 2020 are March 14th, April 4th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 19th and October 3rd. All races pay $2,000 to win, the March 14th and July 25th races pay $5,000.00, and the October 3rd race pays $10,000.00 to win.
Below is a breakdown of the additional prize money available to our race teams on March 14th, July 25th and October 3rd.
Additional Prize Money for Race Teams on March 14th, July 25th and October 3rd –
The March 14th and July 25th races pay 1st-$5,000, 2nd - $3,000, 3rd- $2,000 (in 2019 they paid $5,000, $1000, $500)
The October 3rd race pays 1st- $10,000, 2nd- $5,000, 3rd - $2,500 (in 2019 it paid $10,000, $2,500, $1,500)
The “B” Main on March 14th, July 25th and October 3rd will pay $1,500 to win, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500!
The Race to be Drug Free Big 3 Series has a special point fund for the top three in points from this mini-series, 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $2,500, 3rd- $1,000.
In addition to the $25,000.00 that has been added to the already big purse money available on March 14th, July 25th and October 3rd, there is also $50,000.00 of bonus money available in the RACE 2B DRUG FREE BIG3 Series for the following -
10k bonus to a driver that wins all three races
10k bonus if a driver that sets fast time takes the “Triple Main Challenge” and goes to the rear of the “C” main and then transfers to the “B” and then “A” main and wins all three races. (Note, this bonus will only be paid out one time to the first driver that wins all three races.)
5k bonus to a driver if they are fast time in all three races
5k bonus to a driver that finishes in the top three of all three races (could be 15k if three drivers did this)
5k bonus to a driver if they can lead the most laps in each of the three BIG 3 races.
5k bonus if a driver wins all three “B” Mains
We have some exciting announcements coming up about a bonus bucks program for the 51FIFTY Jr Late Model Series so stay tuned for that news. We have a volunteer cleanup day planned for 2-22-20, and then two big practice days planned for 2-29-20, and 3-7-20 with the track open from 1-5pm for practice on both days.
For more information about Madera Racing on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or www.mavtv.com. For more information on Nut Up Industries please visit www.nutupindustries.com and for more information about 51FIFTY Energy Drink visit www.51fiftyenergydrink.com
Madera Speedway is presented by major partners Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY Energy Drink, iPull-uPull, and Color Fast Industries. Contingency sponsors include Five Star Bodies, Maita Motorsports, McAllister Precision Marketing, Competition Carburetor and StopTech Brakes.
2020 MADERA SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE IS RELEASED
Madera, CA. (12-24-19) – Since the early 1970’s the Madera Speedway has been famous for producing some of the best competition in auto racing and for our race teams 2020 is set to be one of the most competitive and lucrative seasons in the history of the fastest 1/3 mile in the west.
There are 23 race events scheduled in 2020 plus the second annual Jr Late Model Challenge Camp. The top of the schedule consists of nine MAVTV event nights for the Nut Up pro Late Model and 51FIFTY Jr Late Model Series. Teams will compete for a record amount of money that includes $75,000 of additional prize money in the Race 2B Drug Free Big3 series that is a mini-series inside of the nine race Nut Up MAVTV televised series. There is also an additional $10,000 of bonus money available to the 51FIFTY Jr Late Model teams. The MAVTV series ends with the 8th annual Nut Up Short Track Shootout that pays $10,000 to win.
The opposite end of the MAVTV televised late model shows is where you will find the club races and this is where you will see the cleanest racing in the west. For 2020 there are nine club races scheduled at Madera. Once again there will be three late model championships to compete for with the MAVTV televised championship, the Madera Late Model championship and the overall championship.
For those that are ready for the next step up from late models we will feature four California Challenge Series races that feature big horsepower Grand National cars.
There is a new race on the schedule called the California Dream 100 featuring the best Pro Mini Stock teams from all over the Western United States and Canada. The Central Valley Mini Stock traveling series will be the under card on this big night for the little cars.
The North State Modifieds are set for two big races at Madera, and the Legends of Pacific are on the schedule as a stepping stone division. A new division called the 602 Spec Modifieds are set for three special events, plus the Madera Hobby Stocks, MSTs, and Toyota Sedans are set for a full schedule of action as well.
POWRi is hosting five midget races at the Madera Speedway in 2020 to anchor the open wheel program. The Harvest Classic will feature a big tribute to Kenny Takeuchi with support from the Legends of Kearney Bowl, and the Harvest will be the second of two “Run What You Brung” winged open wheel races filmed for MAVTV with the first being the Vukovich Classic.
The racing season closes with the 10k to win Pumpkin Smash and the final event of the year is National Truck and Tractor pull event on October 31st.
The race season kicks off on March 14th with race #1 of the MAVTV series with the Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr Late Model Series. This is also race #1 of the Race 2B Drug Free Big3 big buck bonus series featuring $75,000 of additional bonus money up for grabs.
As a footnote we will not have any races on the three big holiday weekends so our teams can enjoy some family and fun time.
For more information about Madera Racing on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or www.mavtv.com. For more information on Nut Up Industries please visit www.nutupindustries.com and for more information about 51FIFTY Energy Drink visit www.51fiftyenergydrink.com
Madera Speedway is presented by major partners Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY Energy Drink, iPull-uPull, and Color Fast Industries. Contingency sponsors include Five Star Bodies, Maita Motorsports, McAllister Precision Marketing and StopTech Brakes.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Thursdays every week. The show airs at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST and is also available on the Lucas Oil Racing TV app.
RACE 2B DRUG FREE BIG3 SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR MADERA SPEEDWAY
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (November 22, 2019) – The Carlos Vieira Foundation and their Race 2B Drug Free Campaign have joined forces with the Madera Speedway to support the MAVTV-televised Nut Up Pro Late Model Series. An additional $75,000 will be up for grabs during the Race 2B Drug Free BIG 3 on March 14, July 25, and October 3.
Both the season opener on March 14 and the Summer Speedfest on July 25 will pay $5,000 to win with $3,000 for second and $2,000 for third. The Short Track Shootout finale on October 3 pays $10,000 to win, $5,000 for second, and $2,500 for third. Each night’s B Main event will also see exciting purse increases, with $1,500 to win followed by $750 for second and $500 for third.
Drivers in the BIG 3 will be competing for a special point fund with $5,000 for the champion, $2,500 for second, and $1,000 for third.
A $10,000 bonus has been offered if any driver can sweep all three races. A $10,000 “Triple Main Challenge” will be offered for the fast-time qualifier. If that driver can win the C Main, B Main, and feature all from the rear of the field they will win the bonus. An additional $5,000 bonus will be awarded if a driver can sweep all three fast-time awards. $5,000 bonuses have also been posted for finishing in the top-three in all three races, leading the most laps in all three BIG 3 races, and a bonus for winning all three B Mains.
“I love the sport of racing and I believe that this sport is a great way to help in deterring some kids and adults from going down the wrong path in their life. Through our foundation and our Race 2B Drug Free Campaign, we are continually supporting ways to help kids stay away from drugs,” Carlos Vieira said.
The Race 2B Drug Free sponsors motivational speakers to visit schools, speaking first-hand about the consequences associated with experimenting with drugs. The foundation also helps by providing a safe place for kids to go after school. Carlos Vieira Foundation sponsors a free, afterschool boxing and Jujitsu program where kids can positively release aggression and self-threatening behavior. They help youth replace it with learning discipline, camaraderie, and self-wellness.
“By sponsoring the BIG 3 Race Series, we are hoping to support a successful event in which kids and adults can look forward to the sport of racing, which is thrilling and exhilarating but does not involve being out in the streets and getting in trouble,” Vieira said.
“We are passionate about youth in our community and partnering with the Carlos Vieira Foundation to gain more awareness for the Race 2B Drug Free campaign is a great way to bring more people to the Madera Speedway that would otherwise not gain exposure to our sport,” Promoter Kenny Shepherd said. “I also see this as a great opportunity for us to use the platform we have with the speedway and our MAVTV show to raise awareness for the campaign. We came up with the three-race series that will create record amounts of prize money available for the drivers while at the same time promoting a great cause.”
All nine races for the Nut Up Pro Late Models are televised on MAVTV as well as the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series. $2,000 will be offered to the Pro Late Model winner on April 4, April 28, May 23, June 27, August 22, and September 19 in addition to the Race 2B Drug Free BIG 3 events.
For more information about Madera Racing on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or www.mavtv.com. For more information on Nut Up Industries please visit www.nutupindustries.com and for more information about 51FIFTY visit www.51fiftyltm.com The Carlos Vieira Foundation is online at www.carlosvieirafoundation.org
Madera Speedway is presented by major partners Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY, iPull-uPull, and Color Fast Industries. Contingency sponsors include Five Star Bodies, Maita Motorsports, McCallister Precision Marketing, and StopTech Brakes.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Thursdays every week. The show airs at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST and is also available on the Lucas Oil Racing TV app. The seventh round of the 2019 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series airs on December 5th!
TELEVISED DATES ARE RELEASED AND MADERA SPEEDWAY GEARS UP FOR 2020 WITH BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE HORIZON
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (November 7th, 2019) – The Madera Speedway just finished the 48th annual racing season at the fastest 1/3 mile in the west and plans are wide open for the 49th season of action in 2020.
All but one of the race dates for the Nut Up Pro Late Model and 51FIFTY Jr Late Model series are set for the 2020 season. All nine races of each series will be broadcast nationwide on MAVTV. The dates for the 2020 51FIFTY Jr Late Model Series and Nut Up Pro Late Model Series are March 14th, April 4th, April 25th, May 23rd, June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 19th, and the Nut Up Short Track Shootout show on October 3rd or October 10th.
We have several big announcements on the horizon that include a big bonus fund for the 51FIFTY Jr Late Model Series and a three race series within the Nut Up Pro Late Model Series that will push our big three races into mega buck status, and we have a new program for our Madera Late Model drivers for bonus bucks.
The 2020 rules were just released and several adjustments have been made to the 51FIFTY Jr Late Model and Nut Up Pro late Model Series that are designed to keep the series competitive, cost effective and in the hands of the most talented drivers.
“We are excited to showcase our drivers on national television via MAVTV for the sixth consecutive season, now add major dollars for the teams to compete for with several new sponsorship programs and I believe we will take both of these incredibly popular series to the next level in 2020” Kenny Shepherd.
The 2019 Awards Banquet is November 16th, for tickets call the race office at 209-356-1968. The 2020 racing season kicks off at the Madera Speedway March 14th.
For more information about Madera Racing on MAVTV please visit www.racemadera.com or www.mavtv.com. For more information on Nut Up Industries please visit www.nutupindustries.com and for more information about 51FIFTY Energy Drink visit www.51fiftyenergydrink.com
Madera Speedway is presented by major partners Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY, iPull-uPull, and Color Fast Industries. Contingency sponsors include Five Star Bodies, Maita Motorsports, McAllister Precision Marketing, and StopTech Brakes.
Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Thursdays every week. The show airs at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST and is also available on the Lucas Oil Racing TV app.
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