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Justin Sanders and Chase Johnson pick up Sprint Car Challenge Tour wins over the weekend

By Gary Thomas

Jul 1, 2019
3 min

Justin Sanders and Chase Johnson pick up Sprint Car Challenge Tour wins over the weekend

Petaluma, CA – Aromas, California’s Justin Sanders and Penngrove’s Chase Johnson claimed victories with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards this past weekend respectively. Friday night’s “Marcel Cassulo Classic” at the Placerville Speedway saw Sanders dominate much of the main event after pocketing the High Sierra Industries Dash to earn the pole in the 35-lapper. Piloting the Dale Miller Septic/ Thompson’s Auto No. 4sa machine Sander

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Sprint Car Challenge Tour geared up for a Saturday and Sunday double-header in Placerville and Petal

By Gary Thomas

Jun 25, 2019
4 min

Sprint Car Challenge Tour geared up for a Saturday and Sunday double-header in Placerville and Petal

Placerville, CA – June 25, 2019…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards season rolls on with one of the more anticipated weekends of the year starting this Saturday night at Placerville Speedway, followed by a visit to the Petaluma Speedway on Sunday. This Saturday’s “Marcel Cassulo Classic” at Placerville Speedway will mark the first of three co-sanctioned events this season with the King of the West-NARC 410 Series. The can’t miss night

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King of the West-NARC 410 and Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360 combo show invades Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Jun 24, 2019
4 min

King of the West-NARC 410 and Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360 combo show invades Placerville Speedway

Placerville, CA – June 24, 2019…When it comes to single-night events that Northern California fans have marked on their calendars they don’t come much bigger than this Saturday June 29th, when the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards converge at the Placerville Speedway. “We are excited about this Saturday’s Marcel Cassulo Classic at Placerville Speedway,” commented track promoter

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Forsberg holds off Becker for first SCCT victory

By Gary Thomas

Mar 31, 2019
4 min

Forsberg holds off Becker for first SCCT victory

Forsberg holds off a hard charging Becker to pocket first Sprint Car Challenge Tour victory Placerville, CA – March 30, 2019…Nobody has captured more Winged 360 Sprint Car wins in the storied history of Placerville Speedway than Andy Forsberg but going into last night he had yet to win a Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. That all changed in a big way with the Auburn, California driver holding off a fast closing Sean Becker to pick off the $4500 top prize during the season open

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The Sprint Car Challenge Tour launches year three on Saturday at Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Mar 26, 2019
4 min

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour launches year three on Saturday at Placerville Speedway

Placerville, CA – After suffering a rain out last weekend the Placerville Speedway is now set to kick-off the 2019 season with opening night for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards this Saturday. This weekend’s “Spring Fever Frenzy” kicks-off the 13-race campaign for the tour and marks the first of two appearances at the popular El Dorado County Fairgrounds quarter-mile, which is located just a short drive from the capital city of Sac

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SCCT opener to pay $4500-to-win on March 30th

By Gary Thomas

Mar 19, 2019
2 min

SCCT opener to pay $4500-to-win on March 30th

Thanks to extra support from the fine folks at Elk Grove Ford, the Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener on March 30th at Placerville Speedway will now pay $4500-to-win. As always with SCCT the A-main will also be a minimum of $400-to-start. The night of racing kicks-off the third season of competition for the Northern California based Winged 360 Sprint Car Tour. At Elk Grove Ford they believe the car buying process should be as hassle-free as possible, taking pride in serving the

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Sanders and Hirst become first time SCCT winners over the weekend

By Gary Thomas

Jul 2, 2018
4 min

Sanders and Hirst become first time SCCT winners over the weekend

Justin Sanders and Kyle Hirst claim first career Sprint Car Challenge Tour wins over Placerville/ Petaluma weekend Petaluma, CA – July 2, 2018…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards featured a pair of first time winners this past weekend, with Aromas, CA’s Justin Sanders opening the weekend in victory lane at Placerville Speedway and defending champion Kyle Hirst finally getting his first SCCT triumph on Sunday at Petaluma Speedway. Sand

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Hot & hectic SCCT point race invades Placerville/ Petaluma this Saturday/Sunday

By Gary Thomas

Jun 27, 2018
4 min

Hot & hectic SCCT point race invades Placerville/ Petaluma this Saturday/Sunday

Sprint Car Challenge Tour brings tight point race into Placerville/ Petaluma double-header this weekend - - Placerville, CA – One of the most anticipated weekends of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards will commence this Saturday and Sunday with an exciting double-header in Placerville and Petaluma. This Saturday’s “Salute to the Fans” at Placerville Speedway will mark the first of three co-sanctioned events this season

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Sprint Car Challenge Tour brings tight point race into Placerville/ Petaluma double-header this week

By Gary Thomas

Jun 26, 2018
4 min

Sprint Car Challenge Tour brings tight point race into Placerville/ Petaluma double-header this week

Placerville, CA – June 27, 2018…One of the most anticipated weekends of the season for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards will commence this Saturday and Sunday with an exciting double-header in Placerville and Petaluma. This Saturday’s “Salute to the Fans” at Placerville Speedway will mark the first of three co-sanctioned events this season with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Racing Series. The long-awaited race is sure to be one

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Mitchell Faccinto wins Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener in Placerville

By Gary Thomas

Apr 1, 2018
4 min

Mitchell Faccinto wins Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener in Placerville

Mitchell Faccinto snags Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener in front of sold out Placerville Speedway crowd Placerville, CA – Hanford’s Mitchell Faccinto won twice last season with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards and opened 2018 in stellar fashion, claiming victory in front of a sellout crowd at the Placerville Speedway on Saturday. Faccinto put together a near perfect night aboard the Western Metal Company/ TSG Recycling No. 37, aft

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Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards charges into year two this

By Gary Thomas

Mar 27, 2018
4 min

Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards charges into year two this

Season-opener to pay $4500-to-win the A-main Placerville, CA – After a long winter of preparation and fine-tuning the Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards is eager to open its second season of competition this Saturday March 31 at the always exciting Placerville Speedway. The Easter weekend spectacular fires-off the 13-race campaign and marks the first of four appearances at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bullring, which is located just

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Nor-Cal Posse Shootout added to Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyard

By Gary Thomas

Jan 25, 2018
3 min

Nor-Cal Posse Shootout added to Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyard

Placerville, CA – With the season-opener a couple months away the finishing touches have been placed on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards schedule, with the Nor-Cal Posse Shootout at Placerville Speedway rounding out the slate. The two-night event on Friday and Saturday September 21 and 22 brings the overall number of races up to 13 for the second-year Winged 360 tour. The inaugural running of the Nor-Cal Posse Shootout last season rece

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Eliason & Golobic claim SCCT wins in Placerville & Stockton

By Gary Thomas

Aug 31, 2017
4 min

Eliason & Golobic claim SCCT wins in Placerville & Stockton

Cory Eliason and Shane Golobic snag Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards victories over the weekend Stockton, CA – August 27, 2017…Kingsburg’s Cory Eliason and Fremont’s Shane Golobic shared Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards victory lane this past weekend at the Placerville Speedway and the Stockton Dirt Track respectively. It marked the second win of the season for both drivers and came during the penultima

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The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards heads for a Placerville/ S

By Gary Thomas

Aug 21, 2017
4 min

The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards heads for a Placerville/ S

Placerville, CA – After a few weeks of being dark the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards is geared up for its penultimate weekend of racing in 2017, starting at the Placerville Speedway this Friday, followed by the Stockton Dirt Track’s Salute to LeRoy Van Conett on Saturday. This weekend marks rounds 11 and 12 and will surely be critical in the points chase, with the top-15 drivers/owners in the standings at season’s end taking part in the

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Kyle Larson claims SCCT Round two at Placerville Speedway

By Gary Thomas

Apr 16, 2017
4 min

Kyle Larson claims SCCT Round two at Placerville Speedway

Kyle Larson makes victorious return to Placerville Speedway on Saturday with the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards Placerville, CA – April 15, 2017…Returning to the track he made his first career sprint car start at 10-years ago Elk Grove, CA’s Kyle Larson charged to the lead midway through the feature on Saturday and proceeded to drive away from the field, en route to claiming the second round of action with the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car C

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