RICHEST SEASON IN MADERA SPEEDWAY HISTORY BEGINS SATURDAY NIGHT

 

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (March 10, 2020) –The richest season of stock car racing at Madera Speedway begins this Saturday night with the $5,000 to win Nut Up Pro Late Model 100 at the one-third mile speedway. The event also kicks off the RACE 2B DRUG FREE BIG3 Series, televised on MAVTV. A large field of 51FIFTY Jr. Late Models and Mini Cups vs. Bandoleros will be in action as well, joined by Modified Super Toyotas on the undercard.

 

Drivers from across North America will flock to the Madera Speedway for the nine race Nut Up Series with the BIG3 series within. All told, more than $150,000 is on the line for the 49th season at the Madera Fairgrounds. The $5,000 to win Summer Speedfest on July 25 and the $10,000 to win Nut Up Short Track Shootout on October 3 round out the Big3 events.

 

Saturday’s opener is expected to be a battle of former tracks champions with at least six different Madera champions in action.  Leading the charge will be two-time Pro LM champions Matt Erickson of La Grange and Buddy Shepherd of Bakersfield.  They will be joined by all three 2019 track champions with Pro Late Model champ Austin Herzog of Clovis, Madera’s Jr. Late Model champion Joey Iest, and Madera Late Model champion Tyler Herzog. Add in former Late Model champion Rick Thompson as well to round out the strong trophy case worth of drivers ready to compete for the awards on the line.

 

“I’m looking forward to it a lot. Pretty excited to get back in the car. There’s always been a lot of competition here at Madera. It’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to hopefully repeat for the championship,” Austin Herzog said. “Race fans can expect a really action-packed race.”

 

Taking on Madera’s best are some of the best in the west including 2019’s standout driver Jeremy Doss of Upper Lake.  Doss set the track record in the season finale at the Short Track Shootout before winning the feature.  All told, Doss’ five starts netted four wins, four fast-times, and nearly 300 laps led.  He went on to be the 2019 Kulwicki Driver Development Program champion as well.  Drivers from Northern California, Southern California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona are also expected on hand this weekend.  The 100-lap race will be split over a pair of 50 lap segments, with a break on the frontstretch for adjustments and MAVTV interviews.

 

The 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series consistently delivers new drivers hoping to add their names to the illustrious alumni of the series. In just four seasons, the series for drivers ages 10-16 years old has already birthed competitors in the XFINITY and ARCA levels of the sport. The winner of last year’s finale, 15 year-old Seth Wise of Bakersfield, has a large target on his back heading into the 70-lap race this weekend.

 

Three Jr. Late Model Challenge Camp graduates – camp winner Grant Thompson of Mobile, Alabama, Holly Clark from Colorado, and Bakersfield’s Kercie Jung - are among those gunning for the top spot. Other second year drivers this season will include Jake Bollman, Robbie Kennealy, Washington’s Kasey Kleyn, Ukiah’s Cole Brown, and Smartsville’s Brody Armtrout. Jadan Walbridge scored three fast-times to end the season while Arizona’s Bradley Erickson was a consistent top-five threat as well.

 

New faces for 2020 include a pair from Colorado with Bandolero graduate Brody Moore and Pro Truck competitor Cassidy Hinds. This large field of talented youth will compete across two segments with a 40-lap run followed by a 30-lap dash to the checkered flag.

 

A bevy of new drivers will be in action when the youngest drivers at Madera hit the track in a 20-lap race for the Mini Cups vs. Bandoleros. These drivers will be taking their first steps on their Madera racing journey with champions from quarter midgets and Mini Dwarf racing among the crop.

 

Modified Super Toyotas looks to be another family feud between brothers Shaun and Ryan Reynolds in 2020. Their season opener will be a 20-lap contest as well.

 

Action gets underway Friday night with practices from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, practice begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by qualifying at 2:30 p.m. A C-Main (if necessary) will be held at 4:00 p.m., followed by heat races and the $1,500 to win Pro LM B-Main. Opening Ceremonies are at 6 p.m. with 210 laps of feature racing to follow.

 

Tickets are just $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $7 for youth ages 6-12, and kids five and under are free!

 

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, RaceFace Brand Development, Competition Carburetor, 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 Donnie Large, Sr. tribute race with Super Modifieds vs. Sprint Cars airs on March 19th!

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!