REYNOLDS REVS UP FOR A RED, WHITE AND BLUE WIN

 

Madera, CA. (7.4.20) – The July 4th weekend at the Madera Speedway flows with pure patriotic emotions from most everyone that walks into the grounds but the one that stands out the most is the patriotism of the late Reverend Ron Spencer and the impact he had on everyone that he touched at the speedway.

 

The Reverend Ron Spencer Red, White and Blue Classic is an annual event held at the Madera Speedway to pay tribute to our country and to a man that loved the country. The event was almost cancelled this year due to scheduling issues induced by COVID-19 problems. But somehow, someway the event was salvaged and took place with little notice on July 4th at the Madera Speedway.

 

The MST’s are the headliner in the Red, White and Blue Classic each year with a twin 24 lap race and they made everyone watching proud as they put on a high quality, action packed race that our Racin Rev would have been proud of.

 

Smoking Dirt Bert Stephens led the early half of the 48 lap event but it was Shaun Reynolds in his number 10 ride that had his elbows up the highest driving to victory in a hard fought battle to the checkers in the longest race of the season for the MST’s. Ryan Reynolds was second, with Patrick Geiger in third with Kyle LaBrie fourth and Bert Stephens rounding out the top five.

 

Garland Tyler looked MAVTV strong in the Madera Late Model 40 lap main event as he outdueled championship contender Trevor Schlundt for the victory followed by Del McIntosh that came home third with Jon Schlundt and Lily Mead filling out the top five spots.

 

Tyler Rodgers and Manny Gonzales Jr both looked strong as they are tuning up for the returning Steve Schermerhorn set to return on August 1st in the Hobby Stock division. Rodgers took home the big trophy for first place on July 4th.

 

The Nut Up Pro Late Models and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models will compete in their second race of the nine-race campaign on July 11th, and will be followed by the first Race 2B Drug Free Big3 races and round three for both of the MAVTV Series on July 25th. The events will be streamed live to Short Track TV on YouTube as we are filming the MAVTV production, free of charge thanks to Nut Up Industries.

For information about Madera Speedway, visit www.RaceMadera.com The 2020 season would not be possible without the support of Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, and Sunoco Race Fuel.

 

 

 

 

BAKERSFIELD DRIVERS REIGN AT MADERA WITH SHEPHERD AND WISE TAKING MAVTV WINS

 

MADERA, CALIF. (June 27, 2020) – Withstanding challenges from 2019 Southwest Tour champion Cole Moore over a series of late race restarts, two-time Nut Up Pro Late Model champion Buddy Shepherd won Saturday’s Madera Speedway MAVTV season opener. The Bakersfield driver started on the outside pole position, took over the lead on lap 26, then never relinquished it in the 80-lap contest.

 

Saturday’s televised season opener was likely the latest in track history, originally scheduled for March 14th before COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders shut down the sport throughout California.

 

Tracy’s Jeff Bischofberger made his return to racing after a 16-month hiatus and drew the pole, leading the opening lap over the 26-car field. Lapped traffic became a factor on lap 14, with Shepherd and Moore in hot pursuit of Bischofberger.

 

Blaine Rocha got hung out on the outside and fell to 14th, behind fast-time qualifier Racin Vernon of Bakersfield who was mired in 13th as well.

 

Shepherd looked inside Bischofberger for the lead on lap 25 and nabbed the top spot on lap 26. A caution on lap 28 allowed Moore to take over second from Bischofberger. Bischofberger managed to slide into third ahead of Ross Strmiska.

 

2007 Altamont champion Ryan Philpott of Tracy challenged Galt’s Matt Wendt for fifth for several laps, with several cars lining up behind them. 2019 season opening winner Dylan Zampa was one of them, with Zampa getting shuffled to the end of the line in the intense jockeying.

 

Moore clamped down on Shepherd on lap 48 but could not manage to get around him for the lead before the break on lap 50 for adjustments and MAVTV interviews.

 

Shepherd emerged from the break with Moore closely in tow. Moore had a tremendous shot underneath Shepherd on lap 62 entering turn one but was unable to complete the maneuver. Moore pulled up alongside Shepherd in a drag race for the lead on lap 73, but the move was nullified by a caution.

 

The caution was for an incident in turn two which ended Dylan Zampa’s evening while also involving Wendt and Tim Skoglund. On the restart, Logan Zampa suffered a blown engine which resulted in a lengthy cleanup in turn one.

 

Moore seized the chance to challenge Shepherd and nearly ran up alongside him on several occasions. Shepherd persevered for a .239 second victory ahead of Moore, Strmiska, Bischofberger, and a nice comeback from Blaine Rocha.

 

“The cautions helped us a lot,” Shepherd said. “I want to thank (Cole Moore) for running us clean there at the end.”

 

“We’ve been racing for years and we always race hard and clean,” Moore said. “The cautions went in his favor. I knew if we made contact there was a 50-50 chance that we’d both wreck and that’s not how I roll.”

 

Bakersfield’s Seth Wise started 2020 the way he ended 2019, claiming the 70-lap 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series feature over an 18-car field. Wise entered the main event for drivers ages 10-16 years old as the only driver with a win in the series.

 

Bradley Erickson started on the pole with fast-time qualifier Jadan Walbridge quickly advancing from fourth to second. The first caution came on lap 11 when Jake Bollman and Calvin Hegje collided in turn three. Both were relegated to restarting at the rear.

 

Seventh starting Wise advanced to fourth on the restart while Colorado’s Holly Clark was shuffled back to seventh. Wise then passed Cole Brown for third. Wise then moved past Oregon’s Walbridge and began to challenge Erickson for the lead.

 

Wise used a bump and run in turn four to muscle past Erickson into the lap 40 break with the bonus points in hand for leading at the break as well.

 

Wise led Erickson, Walbridge, Brown, and Brody Armtrout out of the break with 30 laps to go. An incident in turn four brought out the caution and saw Kercie Jung’s night end early. Kale McClenny and Colorado’s Cassidy Hinds made contact that brought out a caution on lap 51. McClenny was then involved in a turn four incident that included Utah’s Kylie Ith and Washington’s Kasey Kleyn.

 

Walbridge took over second on lap 60 but it was too little, too late. Wise drove to a 5.475 second victory over Walbridge, Erickson, Brown, and Armtrout.

 

Jeffrey Erickson won the Bandolero portion of the Mini Cups vs. Bandolero feature, topping debutant Jace Hale. Rebecca Dubie won the Mini Cup trophy ahead of Harley Kennealy.

 

Madera Speedway’s MAVTV-televised racing continues July 11th with Nut Up Pro Late Models, 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models, and Mini Cups vs. Bandoleros competing.

 

For information about Madera Speedway, visit www.RaceMadera.com The 2020 season would not be possible without the support of Nut Up Industries, 51FIFTY LTM, Race 2B Drug Free, Competition Carburetion, Hoosier Tires, and Sunoco Race Fuel

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!