STOCKTON 99 SPEEDWAY RETURNS WITH 50 LAPS OF GRAND AMERICAN MODIFIED ACTION, HAVOLINE WESTERN LATE MODELS, AMERICAN LIMITED STOCK CARS, PRO-4 TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIA MINI CUPS
STOCKTON -- NASCAR fans had a week off and a chance to catch-up on some Grand National West and AutoZone Elite Southwest Series action. But now, it's time to refocus on NASCAR DODGE Weekly Series excitement and the short-track action that Stockton 99 Speedway has been providing for the past 59 years!
On Saturday, April 16 race fans will be treated to a 50-lap Grand Grand American Modified main event, 30-lap HAVOLINE Western Late Model and CL BRYANT American Limited Stock Car main events and those up-and-comers in the California Mini Cup Series! Expected back in the on super-quick, paved NASCAR quarter-mile oval is HAVOLINE Western Late Model points leader Scott Masellis of Modesto and last week’s first and second place finishers Pete Anderson Jr. and Gary Shafer Jr., both of Stockton. In the 100-lapper Anderson Jr. proved that its never too late in a race to make a move for the front and Masellis showed that it takes more than a main event win to climb to the top of the points ladder.
Last season Galt’s Jason Kerby drove to a championship in the number 2 Grand American Modified. Kerby isn’t expected back, but the car will be. Driving it will be Salida’s Sam Solari. He’ll be taking on last season’s second place finisher Ted Montague IV of Newark. If Solari drives the car anything like its predecessor did, then fans can expect a skilled show up front. If Stockton’s Stewart Cullom and Joe Allen enter, along with Citrus Heights’ Jay Linstroth, then the crowd is sure to be in for some great NASCAR action!
During the April 3 season opener Stockton’s Kannai Scantlen took the checkered flag in CL BRYANT American Limited Stock Car competition, but Manteca’s Boyd Camper was close on his tail, all the way to the tech inspections. This week both are expected to return, and this time the cars might be a little more evenly matched!
Due at the track is PRO-4 Trucks points leader Mark Henslee of French Camp, record-holder Danny Basto of Lodi and Chris Drysdale of Campbell. This trio is always good for some exciting NASCAR action!
The up-and-coming California Mini Cup Racing Association drivers will be making their first 2005 appearance. Those minis may not motor around the track as fast as their Western Late Model big brothers, but fans never know, they could be watching the next Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Jr. or Jeff Gordon being born.
Ticket Prices
For Saturday, April 16: ADULTS $12; FAMILY PACK $29.99 - 2 ADULTS AND UP TO 4 KIDS; JUNIORS/SENIORS $10, 13 to 17 and 65 AND OVER; KIDS - 6-12 $5; KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT.
Grand Stands open at 2 p.m. Master Card and Visa accepted at ticket gates.
Times
1:00 PM PITS OPEN / 2:30 PM PRACTICE STARTS / 3:00 PM
GRANDSTANDS OPEN / 4:30 QUAL / 6:PM NATIONAL ANTHEM,
TRIBUTES / 6:10 PM GREEN FLAG
Directions
Stockton 99 Speedway is located at 4105 North Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205. Traveling south on Highway 99, take the Wilson Way exit. The track is two blocks up the road just past the first stop light. On Highway 99 north, take the Cherokee Road exit, loop over the freeway to Newton Road and turn right. Drive one mile and turn left at the Wilson Way stoplight. From Interstate 5, get on the Cross-town Freeway and head east to Highway 99 north, then drive north on Highway 99 to the Cherokee Road exit. For information, call (209) 466-9999.
APRIL 23RD 2005------WLM, 50 LAP ALSC, 50 LAP TRUCK AND GA MODIFIEDS
ADULTS $15.00
FAMILY PACT $29.99 2 ADULTS AND UP TO
4 KIDS 12 AND UNDER
JUNIORS/SENIORS $12. 00 - 13-17---65 AND OVER
KIDS $5.00 - 6-12
KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT