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TYLER HERZOG EARNS SECOND PRO LATE MODEL FEATURE WIN OF 2024 AT MADERA SPEEDWAY
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (August 24, 2024) – 2023 Madera Pro Late Model Series powered by Mission Foods champion Tyler Herzog of Fresno extended his 2024 lead with his second win of the year in Saturday’s round seven at Madera Speedway. Texan Tristan Pena also earned a second win on the season in the MAVTV-televised stock car action.
“I drove him clean the whole first half. Was running him clean and the whole backstretch he was dooring. Going down the front straightaway he doors me there. So I was just done,” Herzog said. “
The initial start of the 80-lap feature saw 2023 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series champion Vito Cancilla drive into the back of Cam Carraway of Castro Valley, with Carraway narrowly missing the wall. On the next attempt at the start, polesitter Shelden Cooper of Clovis restarted on the outside of Glen Cook of Mariposa. Cook took advantage on the bottom to take the lead.
Seventh starting Herzog advanced to third by lap seven. A multi-car crash brought the race to a yellow flag on lap 21. Olivia Manke of Fresno, Troy Ermish of Tracy, and Carlos Vieira crashed in the fourth turn. Vieira suffered heavy damage which ended his evening.
Manke emerged from the pits as the race was restarting. Cooper threaded the needle in a three wide maneuver to soar past Cook to lead lap 22. Herzog then took over second on the outside of Cook as well.
Herzog then dove low on Cooper but was unable to complete the pass. The top-five cars searched high and low on the Madera Speedway with fast-time qualifier Kyle Keller and Matt Erickson battling for third.
Cooper led Herzog, Keller, Erickson, and Cook into the lap 50 break for adjustments and MAVTV interviews. Herzog worked to the inside of Cooper for the lead with the pair making contact down the backstretch. Herzog led lap 53 with Keller knifing inside to lead lap 54. The pair ran side-by-side until Herzog was clear of Keller on lap 56.
Keller used the bottom to trade the second position with Cooper, with Keller solidly in the position on lap 66. Erickson then took third from Cooper on lap 73.
Despite running some of his best laps of the race, Keller was unable to track down Herzog. The 2023 champion topped the 2022 champion with Tyler Herzog in victory lane over Keller. Erickson was third followed by Cooper, and Nathan Quella of Yorba Linda.
San Antonio’s Tristan Pena won his second-career 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series race while points leader Jace Hale extended his points lead over the other drivers in the top-three in the championship.
The 70-lap event kicked off with Cam Carraway of Castro Valley taking the lead on the outside. Carraway then slid wide in turn two, allowing polesitter Jacob Ryan of Livermore to lead lap two.
Ryan and Pena developed a big gap ahead of the battling for third. A caution flew on lap 16 for Mia Wright of Reno spinning. On the restart, Ryan slid which allowed Pena to lead lap 17. Hale drove inside of Pena and took over on lap 18.
Carraway seized third from Ryan on lap 28 as well. The race went into its lap 40 scheduled break two laps early after Wright spun, with Hale leading Pena, Carraway, Ryan, and Skyler Schoppe. Ryan was unable to restart the race with mechanical woes.
On the restart, Pena went outside of Hale for the top spot. A thrilling door banging battle ensued with Hale muscled his way past Pena to lead lap 43 at the stripe. Pena got back to him with his bumper, taking the lead back by the second turn and withstanding an onslaught from Hale to lead lap 44.
Pena drove away for the coveted win followed by Hale, Carraway, Scoppe, and Wright.
Bakersfield’s Colton Page won the 30-lap INEX Legends feature for his second win of the year. Page took the lead from Madera’s Aiden Phillips on lap seven. Wyatt Sansom of Stockton, Bakersfield’s Logan Chambers, Bakersfield’s Eddie Garone, and Phillips were the top-five finishers.
Defending champion Kaine Betancourt won a back-and-forth race with Madera’s Kellen Keller to win the 15-lap INEX Bandolero feature. Andrew Williams finished third.
Tyler Holden held off points leader Steve Schermerhorn to take the 30-lap Pro Sportsman feature. Brian Taylor finished third.
Joseph Holliday won the Mini Super Toyota main event.
Madera Speedway returns to racing on September 14 for round eight of the MAVTV-televised stock car action with Madera Pro Late Model Series powered by Mission Foods, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, INEX Legends, INEX Bandoleros, and Mini Super Toyotas 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.
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.
JAY JULESON WINS THE $5,000 MADERA SUMMER SPEEDFEST FOR PRO LATE MODELS
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (July 20, 2024) – San Jose’s Jay Juleson made the most of his first career Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods, powering past San Francisco’s Henry Barton with just two laps to go to win the $5,000, 100-lap feature. The MAVTV-televised feature was part of a four division program.
“I didn’t want to pressure him too much too early cause I knew I’d wear my stuff out. I just rode behind him and waited for the right time to make my move. Waited until ten or five laps to go and got the green light and made my move,” Juleson said. “This is awesome. Happiest day of my life.”
The 17-year-old Barton drew the pole for the nightcap of the 105-degree evening at the one-third mile speedway in Madera, Calif. He led the 15-car Pro Late Model field to green. After a brief caution, a two-by-two-by-two battle ensued for positions second through seventh behind Barton. 2023 Jr. Late Model champion Vito Cancilla of Martinez, age 12, emerged from the pack with second on lap seven.
A multi-car crash halted the action on lap 20 when Glen Cook of Mariposa tangled with Shaun Reynolds of Coarsegold. 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model points Jace Hale, making his Pro Series debut, also got a piece of the incident in turn one.
Cancilla won a battle with fast-time qualifier Nathan Quella of Yorba Linda for second. Juleson and Quella then battled for third. Quella eventually back pedaled back to fifth. Juleson overhauled Cancilla after a side-by-side duel on lap 43 for second place. Barton led Juleson, Cancilla, 2023 champion Tyler Herzog, and Quella into the lap 50-lap Mission Foods break for adjustments and MAVTV interviews.
Side-by-side action on the restart thrust Juleson into the lead on lap 53 by a nose on the outside of Barton. Barton battled back on the bottom, retaking the top spot on lap 55 before clearing Juleson on lap 56. Juleson clawed to the back bumper of Barton on lap 63 and the duo remained in lockstep the rest of the way. Barton began riding hard on the front brakes to make a successful corner entry, lining up the top six contenders closely over the final 25 laps of the event.
Herzog and Cancilla had a physical tussle for third which allowed Matt Erickson of La Grange to use a nifty two-for-one pass in turn three on lap 86.
Erickson was unable to close in on Juleson and Barton however, leaving the event as a two-horse race. Barton began to slip up the race track, eventually sliding wide and allowing Juleson to take the lead on lap 98. Juleson led the final two laps for the thrilling breakthrough triumph over Barton, Erickson, Herzog, and Cancilla.
The 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series 70-lap affair saw Jace Hale of Manteca earn his third consecutive victory in the series. Hale accumulated a ten second advantage after the first 40-lap segment of competition. Lincoln’s Kylie Glick successfully fended off Oakdale’s Hayden Stepps and a trio of former race winners in Jacob Ryan of Livermore, Cam Carraway of Castro Valley, and Tristan Pena of San Antonio in a tight duel for second by the lap 40 break.
The intensity level ratcheted up even higher in the second segment. Glick was shuffled up the hill and back to sixth place. Ryan then hounded the rear of Stepps’ No. 98 machine. The battle boiled over when Ryan dove inside Stepps and they collided in turn one. Carraway, Pena, and Glick all were ruled involved as well with various levels of damage. Pena and Stepps then crashed for fifth in turn three on the restart, with both racers eventually dropping out due to crash damage.
Carraway picked the outside of Hale on the restart with just 12-laps to go. Carraway capitalized after Hale missed a shift coming to green, with Carraway soaring into the lead on lap 59. Hale drove to the back bumper of Carraway and gave him a bump-and-run in turn two. Hale knifed underneath to lead lap 61.
Hale led the final nine circuits for a .819 second win over Carraway, Glick, and Ryan.
Bakersfield’s Eddie Garone won the 30-lap INEX Legends race but was disqualified in post-race inspection. His misfortune handed a first-career victory to 11-year-old Colton Hale, younger brother of Jace Hale. Kyle Labrie of Easton and Daniel Shamoon rounded out the top-three finishers.
Kellen Keller of Las Vegas won his second INEX Bandolero feature of the season. 2023 champion Kaine Betancourt finished second followed by Andrew Williams.
Madera Speedway returns on August 17 for the Olga’s California Dream 100 for Pro Mini Stocks. The signature event of the Mini Stock division has already attracted nearly 50 paid entries and will be televised on MAVTV.
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! Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.
TYLER HERZOG EXTENDS MADERA PRO LATE MODEL POINTS LEAD WITH THIRD RON SPENCER CLASSIC WIN
MADERA, CALIFORNIA (June 22, 2024) – Defending Madera Pro Late Model Series presented by Mission Foods champion Tyler Herzog won his third career Rev. Ron Spencer Red, White, and Blue Classic on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. Herzog swooped around the outside of Joey Kennealy of Madera on the restart for the second half of the event, and cruised home over the final 30 circuits for the win in the 80-lap event. Five divisions of racing thrilled fans on a warm night at the Madera Fairgrounds.
“My team just did a great job and made the right adjustments,” Herzog said. “This race is for Reverend Ron. Every time I win this race I think of him. He was such an inspiration for this track. I feel like he changed a lot of people’s lives.”
Kennealy started on the pole position after the redraw and successfully grabbed the lead over Herzog at the start. Herzog won a long duel with Jason Aguirre of Atwater for second. Loomis’ Kenna Mitchell then jumped inside of Aguirre to take third on lap 14. Aguirre eventually backpedaled back to the ninth position.
Mitchell challenged Herzog for second with sixth starting Matt Erickson of La Grange, himself a two-time Ron Spencer Classic winner, approaching as well. Herzog, Mitchell, and Erickson battled closely together for the second position. Erickson nabbed third from Mitchell on the inside line, then Mitchell battled back in a side-by-side affair. Kennealy led Herzog, Erickson, Mitchell, and fast-time qualifier Nathan Quella of Yorba Linda at the lap 50 race break.
After the break for adjustments and MAVTV interviews, a critical choose cone changed the race. Herzog picked the outside, slotting alongside Kennealy for the restart. Herzog immediately charged around the outside of Kennealy to lead lap 51. Erickson chose the bottom and was shuffled back to fifth as a result.
Kennealy withstood a challenge from Mitchell for the remaining laps in an exciting race for second. Mitchell finally made her move for second on the final corner but fell short. Tyler Herzog grabbed victory followed by Kennealy, Mitchell, Cooper, and Erickson.
51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series points leader Jace Hale of Manteca won his second consecutive race of the season after a 70-lap feature.
Jacob Ryan of Livermore started on the pole position. The race suffered its first caution on lap nine when Hayden Stepps of Oakdale and Cam Carraway of Castro Valley collided. The incident ended the night for Carraway.
San Antonio, Texas’ Tristan Pena picked the outside of Ryan for the restart, which opened the bottom for Hale to take over second place from Pena. Hale then marched towards Ryan, driving underneath him to lead lap 14.
Pena used the bottom on the next restart to drive inside of Ryan for second place. Hale led Pena, Ryan, Kylie Glick of Lincoln, and Stepps at the lap 40 break. The running order did not change much over the final 30 lap run with Pena throwing the kitchen sink at trying to overhaul Hale for the lead.
Jace Hale enjoyed a coveted second series win followed by Pena, Ryan, Glick, and Stepps.
Former Madera Bandolero track champion Logan Chambers of Bakersfield returned to the speedway in a Legends car and scored victory in the 30-lap INEX Legends feature. The race had three leaders in the first four laps with Madera’s Aiden Phillips leading lap one before Madera’s CJ Dizney used a three-wide move to take over on lap two. Chambers then chased down Dizney to seize lap four.
Bakersfield’s Colton Page was on a mission after advancing to second place but was unable to capture Chambers. Logan Chambers won by a three second advantage followed by Page, Dizney, Bakersfield’s Eddie Garone, and 11-year-old Colton Hale of Manteca.
Patrick Geiger avenged a runner-up finish last weekend by winning Saturday night’s 30-lap Mini Super Toyota race. Tyler Ridley finished second with Shay Gouldy in third.
2023 INEX Bandoleros champion Kaine Betancourt drove back to victory lane on Saturday night, topping Kellen Keller and Andrew Williams.
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! Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.