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RACE RESULTS: May 26, 2018 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Salute to Indy”

SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: May 26, 2018 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Salute to Indy” FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Martin (#16 Martin), 2. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Davis), 3. Kyle Shipley (#0G Shipley), 4. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 5. Matt Lundy (#98 Lundy), 6. Zack Madrid (#34AZ Burkhart/Grau), 7. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 8. Matt Rossi (#02 Rossi). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 2. Chris Bonneau (#15 [...]

May 29, 2018 Read more...

FRONT AXLE TETHER RULE UPDATE

MAY 25, 2018… The deadline for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA, USAC West Coast, and Sands Chevrolet USAC SouthWest Sprint Car Series front axle tether rule has been extended to July 1st. The tether systems are mandatory for all cars. The Tether System includes: (2) attached to the chassis and (1) king pin to king pin.

May 25, 2018 Read more...

Salute to Indy Information

Salute to Indy Information Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, Arizona Open Practice – All Divisions – 5/25/18 Practice at 7pm – Pits Cleared at 5pm General Admission – FREE Pit Passes – $20 Adults — 11 and under FREE Racing – 5/26/18 – 5/27/18 Divisions (Each Day): Sands Chevrolet USAC Southwest Sprint Cars Desert Restorations IMCA Hobby Stocks* Modlites Power 600 Micro Sprints (Non Winged – Big Track) IMCA Sport Compacts* * – Track Points Race Time & Prices (Each Day) Front Gates Open at 5PM Racing Begins at 7:30PM (Both Nights) General Admission – $20 [...]

May 23, 2018 Read more...

PEORIA WINS

PEORIA SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR WINS: (Includes non-point shows) 18-R.J. Johnson, 8-Bryan Clauson, 8-Charles Davis Jr., 4-Ryan Bernal, 4-Dave Darland, 4-Stevie Sussex, 3-Matt Rossi, 2-Brady Bacon, 2-Josh Hodges, 2-Josh Pelkey, 1-Colby Copeland, 1-Mike Martin, 1-Mike Spencer, 1-Richard Vander Weerd.

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JOHNSON RETURNS TO VICTORY CIRCLE AT SAN TAN VALLEY

Lance Jennings, MAY 22, 2018… Racing past polesitter Dennis Gile on the fifth lap, R.J. Johnson (Laveen, Arizona) powered to last Saturday’s Sands Chevrolet USAC SouthWest Sprint Car victory at Arizona Speedway. The five-time champion claimed his third win of the season ahead of “The Magic Man” Mike Martin, “The Bull” Tye Mihocko, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., and Gile. Making his first start in the Andy Reinbold / Todd Underwood Motorsports #19 AME Electrical Spike, Johnson recorded the 54th series win [...]

May 23, 2018 Read more...

POINT STANDINGS

2018 SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES POINT STANDINGS (prior to May 26 at Peoria, AZ) 1. Charles Davis, Jr.-464 2. Tye Mihocko-406 3. Mike Martin-378 4. Michael Curtis- 341 5. Josh Pelkey-331 6. R.J. Johnson-322 7. Dennis Gile-315 8. Matt Lundy-314 9. Andy Reinbold-212 10. Tyler Adams-200 11 . Chris Bonneau-174 12.  Jake Swanson-172 13. Tyler Most-170 14. Sterling Cling-162 15. Zack Madrid-143 16. Stevie Sussex-139 17. Larry Kesterson-122 18. Joe Scheopner-121 19. Daylin Perreira-118 20. Jason McDougal-76 21. Jonas Reynolds-73 …. Colton Moroney-73 23. Bruce St. James-70 24. Mason Keefer-69 25. Wayne Siddle-63 26. Vickie Faber-60 27. Landon Cling-56 ….  Kyle Shipley-56 29. Ronnie Clark-54 30. Rick [...]

May 21, 2018 Read more...

RACE RESULTS: May 19, 2018 – San Tan Valley, Arizona – Arizona Speedway

SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 19, 2018 – San Tan Valley, Arizona – Arizona Speedway FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Charles Davis Jr. (#50 Davis), 2. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko), 3. Michael Curtis (#11C Turner/Wheeler), 4. Jake Swanson (#34AZ Grau/Burkhart), 5. Andy Reinbold (#19S Reinbold/Underwood), 6. Brent Yarnal (#29 Yarnal), 7. Joe Scheopner (#17 Scheopner), 8. Vickie Faber (#50V Faber), 9. Zack Madrid (#5M Madrid). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. R.J. Johnson (#19 Reinbold/Underwood), 2. [...]

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ARIZONA SPEEDWAY HOSTS USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR BATTLE

Lance Jennings, MAY 15, 2018… This Saturday, May 19th, the Sands Chevrolet USAC SouthWest Sprint Cars will return to Arizona Speedway. Promoted by Jonah Trussel, the “8th Annual Robert Horne Ford Night at the Races” will be the third of seven appearances at the fast 3/8-mile oval. The sixth point race will also showcase Sport Mods, Modlites, and Bombers. The Front Gates will open at 5:30pm and Racing is scheduled to start at 7:30pm. For more event and ticket information, [...]

May 15, 2018 Read more...

SAN TAN VALLEY WINS

SAN TAN VALLEY SANDS CHEVROLET USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR WINS: (2013-Date / Prior to April 28) 17-R.J. Johnson, 6-Charles Davis Jr., 4-Stevie Sussex, 2-Brady Bacon, 2-Chris Windom, 1-Mike Martin, 1-Tye Mihocko, 1-Josh Pelkey.

May 15, 2018 Read more...

ARIZONA SPEEDWAY MUFFLER RULE

NOTICE TO RACERS: The Schoenfeld 14272735-78 Muffler is MANDATORY for Sands Chevrolet USAC SouthWest competition at Arizona Speedway in San Tan Valley. This is the same muffler required at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Speedway. Failure to comply will be disqualified from the events.

May 15, 2018 Read more...