ARIZONA SPEEDWAY HOSTS NOV. 4-5 “WESTERN WORLD;” GARDNER SCORES AT PERRIS IN PURSUIT OF 5TH USAC/CRA CROWN
The east meets the west at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek on November 4-5 as the USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car Championship gets a chance to defend its home turf when the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Championship invades the 49th “Western World Championships.”
The prestigious event will offer points for both the CRA and National series as the seasons for both series reach the final five-race stretch that concludes on Nov. 10-11-12 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway for the 21st Budweiser “Oval Nationals.”
USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car point leader and Woodland Auto Display fast qualifier Damion Gardner flipped during his heat race, but recovered to win last Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at Perris.
The Concord, Calif. driver wheeled the Scott Sales Company/Weld Racing Spike/J & D past Brody Roa on lap 17 and led the rest of the way to beat Roa, Richard Vander Weerd, Austin Liggett and Austin Williams.
Gardner is hoping to join Mike Spencer as the only five-time USAC/CRA champion in history. His point lead over Richard Vander Weerd stands at 117 entering “Western World.”
Gardner’s victory Saturday was his fourth of the year, his 39th in USAC/CRA competition at Perris (second this year) and his 69th in USAC/CRA racing since the series began in 2004.
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UPCOMING AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT:
DATE: Friday, November 4, 2016
SERIES: USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship
TRACK: Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona) – 1/3-mile dirt oval
EVENT: 49th “Western World Championships” featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship with the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars as well as the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars.
STARTING TIMES: Gates open at 4pm. Racing at 7pm.
TICKETS: Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-12 and FREE for children 6 and under. Pit pass: $35. (2-Day General Admission is 40 for adults, $15 for children ages 7-12).
TRACK ADDRESS: 47346 N Ironwood Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
TRACK PHONE: (480) 926-6688
TRACK WEBSITE: http://arizonaspeedway.net/
MEDIA COVERAGE: Live updates on https://www.facebook.com/usacracing/ and https://twitter.com/USACNation and available on the Race Monitor app on your phone.
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UPCOMING AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT:
DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2016
SERIES: USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship
TRACK: Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Arizona) – 1/3-mile dirt oval
EVENT: 49th “Western World Championships” featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship with the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars as well as the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars.
STARTING TIMES: Gates open at 4pm. Racing at 7pm.
TICKETS: Grandstand admission is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-12 and FREE for children 6 and under. Pit pass: $35. (2-Day General Admission is 40 for adults, $15 for children ages 7-12).
TRACK ADDRESS: 47346 N Ironwood Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140.
TRACK PHONE: (480) 926-6688
TRACK WEBSITE: http://arizonaspeedway.net/
MEDIA COVERAGE: Live updates on https://www.facebook.com/usacracing/ and https://twitter.com/USACNation and available on the Race Monitor app on your phone.
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2016 USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR DRIVER POINT STANDINGS (TOP-10):
1. (1293) Damion Gardner (Corona, CA)
2. (1176) Richard Vander Weerd (Visalia, CA)
3. (1148) Jake Swanson (Anaheim, CA)
4. (1080) Brody Roa (Garden Grove, CA)
5. (1064) Austin Williams (Yorba Linda, CA)
6. (935) Mike Spencer (Temecula, CA)
7. (815) Max Adams (Loomis, CA)
8. (724) Logan Williams (Yorba Linda, CA)
9. (676) Cody Williams (Yorba Linda, CA)
10. (632) Chris Gansen (Verdemont Heights, CA)
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2016 USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR OWNER POINT STANDINGS (TOP-10):
1. (1293) Mark Alexander #4
2. (1176) Ron Vander Weerd #10
3. (1148) Tom & Laurie Sertich #92
4. (1080) BR Racing #91R
5. (1064) John Jory #2
6. (815) Max Adams #5m
7. (746) Gansen Racing #4s
8. (724) John Jory #5
9. (676) John Jory #44
10. (632) Chris Gansen #4G
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2016 USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & RESULTS:
Mar 5: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Bryan Clauson
Apr 16: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Josh Hodges
May 7: Ventura, CA – Ventura Raceway
WINNER: Troy Rutherford
May 28: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Austin Williams
Jun 11: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Richard Vander Weerd
Jul 1: Santa Maria, CA – Santa Maria Raceway
WINNER: Ryan Bernal
Jul 2: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Danny Sheridan
Jul 30: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Matt Mitchell
Aug 27: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Damion Gardner
Sep 3: Calistoga, CA – Calistoga Speedway
WINNER: Ryan Bernal
Sep 4: Calistoga, CA – Calistoga Speedway
WINNER: Thomas Meseraull
Sep 5: Petaluma, CA – Petaluma Speedway
WINNER: Damion Gardner
Sep 8: Chico, CA – Silver Dollar Speedway
WINNER: Damion Gardner
Sep 9: Watsonville, CA – Ocean Speedway
WINNER: Thomas Meseraull
Sep 10: Hanford, CA – Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds
WINNER: Brady Bacon
Sep 24: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Austin Williams
Sep 30: Peoria, AZ – Canyon Speedway
WINNER: Jake Swanson
Oct 1: Peoria, AZ – Canyon Speedway
WINNER: R.J. Johnson
Oct 15: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
WINNER: Damion Gardner
Nov 4: Queen Creek, AZ – Arizona Speedway
Nov 5: Queen Creek, AZ – Arizona Speedway
Nov 10: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
Nov 11: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
Nov 12: Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway
Races noted with @@@ represent California Sprint Week
Races noted with ### represent a co-sanctioned event with the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship
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2016 USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR FEATURE WINS:
1. (4) Damion Gardner (Perris Auto Speedway on Aug. 27, Petaluma Speedway on Sept. 5, Silver Dollar Speedway on Sept. 8 & Perris Auto Speedway on Oct. 15)
2. (2) Ryan Bernal (Santa Maria Raceway on July 1 & Calistoga Speedway on Sept. 3)
(2) Thomas Meseraull (Calistoga Speedway on Sept. 4 & Ocean Speedway on Sept. 9)
(2) Austin Williams (Perris Auto Speedway on May 28 & Perris Auto Speedway on Sept. 24)
5. (1) Brady Bacon (Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds on Sept. 10)
(1) Bryan Clauson (Perris Auto Speedway on March 5)
(1) Josh Hodges (Perris Auto Speedway on April 16)
(1) R.J. Johnson (Canyon Speedway Park on Oct. 1)
(1) Matt Mitchell (Perris Auto Speedway on July 30)
(1) Troy Rutherford (Ventura Raceway on May 7)
(1) Danny Sheridan (Perris Auto Speedway on July 2)
(1) Jake Swanson (Canyon Speedway Park on Sept. 30)
(1) Richard Vander Weerd (Perris Auto Speedway on June 11)
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ALL-TIME USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR DRIVER FEATURE WINS:
1. [69 wins] Damion Gardner
2. [37 wins] Mike Spencer
3. [35 wins] Cory Kruseman
4. [20 wins] Tony Jones
5. [12 wins] Bryan Clauson
6. [10 wins] Nic Faas, Mike Kirby & Rip Williams
9. [9 wins] David Cardey
10. [8 wins] Ryan Bernal, Rickie Gaunt & Danny Sheridan
12. [7 wins] Dave Darland & Matt Mitchell
15. [6 wins] Robert Ballou, Levi Jones, Bud Kaeding, Blake Miller & Richard Vander Weerd
20. [5 wins] Garrett Hansen & Austin Williams
22. [4 wins] Darren Hagen & Kevin Swindell
24. [3 wins] Brady Bacon, Jerry Coons Jr., Charles Davis, Jr., Jesse Hockett, R.J. Johnson, Jeremy Sherman, Scotty Weir & Josh Wise
32. [2 wins] Rico Abreu, Tyler Brown, Kyle Larson, Thomas Meseraull & Chris Windom
37. [1 win] Alan Ballard, Jayme Barnes, Christopher Bell, Greg Bragg, Daron Clayton, Shane Cottle, Danny Faria, Jr., Ricci Faria, Josh Ford, Marty Hawkins, Tracy Hines, Kyle Hirst, Josh Hodges, Tim Kaeding, Mike Martin, Adam Mitchell, Brody Roa, Johnny Rodriguez, Troy Rutherford, Jon Stanbrough, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Chase Stockon, Jake Swanson, Cole Whitt, Cody Williams & Jason York
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ALL-TIME USAC/CRA AMSOIL SPRINT CAR DRIVER CHAMPIONS:
2004: Rip Williams, 2005: Damion Gardner, 2006: Cory Kruseman, 2007: Tony Jones, 2008: Mike Spencer, 2009: Mike Spencer, 2010: Mike Spencer, 2011: Mike Spencer, 2012: Mike Spencer, 2013: Damion Gardner, 2014: Damion Gardner, 2015: Damion Gardner