USAC WESTERN STATES & BCRA MIDGETS RUMBLE AT PETALUMA
By Lance Jennings
JULY 16, 2018... The battle for the Light Up The World USAC Western States Midget Series presented by CBD Living Water championship resumes this Saturday, July 21st, at Petaluma Speedway. Promoted by Rick Faeth, the “Jack London Hall of Fame Race” is co-sanctioned with the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) and also features Winged 360 Sprint Cars, 600 Micro Sprints, and Mini Stocks. The Pit Gates will open at noon, the Front Gates open at 4:00pm, Practice starts at 4:00pm, and Racing at “The Fastest 3/8 Mile Dirt Oval in Northern California” will begin at 6:00pm. For event information, visit the track’s website at www.petaluma-speedway.com or call 707.763.7223 (RACE).
NOTICE TO RACERS:
-WEIGHT RULE: The weight rule for the combined BCRA & USAC Western States Midget show is 1060 lbs.
-USAC POINTS: To earn USAC Western States Midget points at Petaluma, competitors must check in with USAC officials.
-USAC MEMBERSHIPS: USAC memberships can be purchased at the track or online at https://usacracing.redpodium.com/2018-usac-sprint-midget-sc.
-BCRA POINTS: For BCRA points, BCRA MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE RECOGNIZED at this event.
-2018 APPROVED/LEGAL MUFFLERS: B&B: FRAC-0375-S w/side outlet, COAST FABRICATION: 300x625x17-2s, 350x625x17-2s, 400x625x17-2s, EXTREME: 3515-3030 (15” Long 5” round shell with 3”inlet & 3” outlet), 3615-3030 (15” Long 6” round shell with 3” inlet & 3” outlet), 3515-3030-8 (15” Long 5” round shell with 3”inlet & 3” outlet with turnout), 3615-3030-8 (15” Long 6” round shell with 3” inlet & 3” outlet with turnout), FLOWMASTER: (BCRA Approved) 13009130, 13509130, 13509135, SCHOENFELD: 14272535.
*Failure to comply with the muffler rule will risk disqualification from the event.
-TARPS: Tarps are mandatory at Petaluma under all race cars in the pit area. The tarps must stick out at least one foot on each side.
Saturday’s race honors Jack London, a famous car owner and mechanic dating back to the Offenhouser days of BCRA. As part of the festivities, the Bay Cities Racing Association will induct drivers Don Meaham and Chuck Stevenson, owner/drivers Rick Holbrook and John Mosekian, and official Peggy Holbrook into their Hall of Fame. Past winners of the popular race includes Michael Faccinto (twice) and Alex Schutte.
Since October 6, 2012, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds has hosted seven USAC Western States Midget races and four different drivers have claimed victory. Ronnie Gardner leads all drivers with three wins and Michael Faccinto won last year’s “Hall of Fame Race.” Gardner set the 1-lap track record of 14.200 on October 5, 2013 and a complete Petaluma series win list is at the end of this release.
Entering the fourth point race, Alex Schutte (Redding, California) holds a 25-point lead over the competition. Racing the Schutte/McElwee #28 Proficio / Aircraft Electrical Components Spike, Schutte briefly led the June 16th Bakersfield race before scoring fourth at the checkered flags. At press time, the 2010 champion has one feature win, three heat race victories, three top-10 finishes, and 18 feature laps led on the season. Alex has seven career wins and will be looking to add another “Jack London Hall of Fame Race” to his resume.
After winning at Bakersfield on June 16th, Michael Faccinto (Hanford, California) has climbed to second in the chase for the championship. Piloting the Dodenhoff Motorsports’ #9D Lightning Medical / Rocket Sports & Entertainment Spike, Faccinto has two feature wins, one Woodland Auto Display Fast Time Award, two top-10 finishes, and 29 feature laps led in the campaign. The two-time “Jack London Hall of Fame Race” winner has seven career victories and will have his sights on another triumph at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds.
Shannon McQueen (Bakersfield, California) ranks third in the Western States Midget point standings. Driving the McQueen Racing #7 Simpson Race Products / Lucas Oil Boss, Shannon finished tenth at Bakersfield Speedway. At press time, the 2012 champion has one Woodland Auto Display Fast Time Award and three top-10 finishes on the year. McQueen has one USAC win and will be looking to gain valuable points with a victory this Saturday night.
Robert Dalby (Anaheim, California) has risen to fourth in the championship point chase. Racing the family owned #4D R-D Spring & Stamping / Monster Seal Spike, Dalby scored fifth in the June 16th feature at Bakersfield. To date, the young driver has three top-10 finishes and will have his sights on his first USAC win at Petaluma Speedway.
Robby Josett (Santa Clarita, California) sits fifth in the point standings. Driving his #2 Walker Air Filtration / Morse Muffler Spike, Josett earned the Bakersfield Saldana Racing Products / Racing Optics Hard Charger Award with an eleventh to third place run. With one Woodland Auto Display Fast Time Award and two top-10 finishes to his credit, Robby will be looking for his fifth career win this Saturday at Petaluma.
Currently fourteenth in points, Kyle Beilman (Mar Vista, California) leads the chase for Rookie of the Year honors.
Among the other drivers expected to be in action are Frankie Guerrini, Clayton Ruston, C.J. Sarna, David Prickett, Marvin Mitchell, Randi Pankratz, Maria Cofer, Cody Swanson, and more.
Jesse Love (Menlo Park, California) leads the overall BCRA point standings. Maria Cofer, J.R. Williams, Chad Nichols, Mark Maliepaard, David Prickett, David Goodwill, Jerome Rodela, Cody Jessop, and Robert Dalby round out the top-10 in points.
Petaluma Speedway is located on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma, California at 100 Fairgrounds Drive. Adult Tickets (64-12) are $16, Senior Tickets (65 and over) are $12, Junior Tickets (11-6) are $12, and Children (5 and under) are FREE. For more information, visit the track's website at www.petaluma-speedway.com or call 707.763.7223 (RACE).
The Light Up The World USAC Western States Midget Series presented by CBD Living Water thanks Hoosier Tire, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Competition Suspension Incorporated, Extreme Mufflers, Five Star Grafix, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Pyrotect Racing Cells, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Saldana Racing Products, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Woodland Auto Display for their support. If you or your company would like to become part of the series, email PR Director Lance Jennings at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
For more information on the series, visit the United States Auto Club (USAC) website at www.usacracing.com. You can also find exclusive content on the Light Up The World USAC Western States Midget Series presented by CBD Living Water Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
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LIGHT UP THE WORLD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES PRESENTED BY CBD LIVING WATER CHAMPIONS: 1982-*Jeff Heywood, 1983-Sleepy Tripp, 1984-Tommy White, 1985-Sleepy Tripp, 1986-Robby Flock, 1987-Sleepy Tripp, 1988-Sleepy Tripp, 1989-Robby Flock, 1990-Sleepy Tripp, 1991-Sleepy Tripp, 1992-Sleepy Tripp, 1993-Robby Flock, 1994-Johnny Cofer, 1995-Billy Boat, 1996-Jay Drake, 1997-Ricky Shelton, 1998-Rick Hendrix, 1999-Marc DeBeaumont, 2000-Wally Pankratz, 2001-Danny Ebberts, 2002-Robby Flock, 2003-Steve Paden, 2004-Johnny Rodriguez, 2005-Jerome Rodela, 2006-Jerome Rodela, 2007-Johnny Rodriguez, 2008-Nic Faas, 2009-Garrett Hansen, 2010-Alex Schutte, 2011-Cory Kruseman, 2012-Shannon McQueen, 2013-Ronnie Gardner, 2014- Ronnie Gardner, 2015-Ronnie Gardner, 2016-Ronnie Gardner, 2017-Ronnie Gardner.
JACK LONDON HALL OF FAME RACE WINNERS: 2015-Michael Faccinto, 2016-Alex Schutte, 2017-Michael Faccinto.
2018 LIGHT UP THE WORLD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES PRESENTED BY CBD LIVING WATER WINS: 2-Michael Faccinto, 1-Alex Schutte.
PETALUMA LIGHT UP THE WORLD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES PRESENTED BY CBD LIVING WATER WINS: 3-Ronnie Gardner, 2-Michael Faccinto, 1-Shane Golobic, 1-Alex Schutte.
2018 LIGHT UP THE WORLD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET PRESENTED BY CBD LIVING WATER POINT STANDINGS: 1. Alex Schutte-220, 2. Michael Faccinto-195, 3. Shannon McQueen-187, 4. Robert Dalby-183, 5. Robby Josett-180, 6. Frankie Guerrini-168, 7. Clayton Ruston-158, 8. Ronnie Gardner-154, 9. Cory Elliott-146, 10. C.J. Sarna-140, 11. David Prickett-133, 12. Marvin Mitchell-117, 13. Dylan Ito-112, 14. Kyle Beilman-109, 15. Randi Pankratz-96, 16. Maria Cofer-95, 17. Bryan Drollinger-93, 18. Austin Liggett-81, 19. Ryan Bernal-79, 20. Jake Swanson-75.
2018 BCRA MIDGET SERIES POINT STANDINGS: 1. Jesse Love-542, 2. Maria Cofer-531, 3. J.R. Williams-431, 4. Chad Nichols-365, -, Mark Maliepaard-365, 6. David Prickett-253, 7. David Goodwill-229, 8. Jerome Rodela-222, 9. Cody Jessop-219, 10. Robert Dalby-217, 11. Marvin Mitchell-210, 12. Jackson Dukes-205, -. Frankie Guerrini-205, 14. Floyd Alvis-164, 15. Scott Pierovich-147, 16. Cody Gerhardt-115, 17. Michael Faccinto-94, 18. Randi Pankratz-63, 19. Alex Schutte-25, --. Sean Dodenhoff-25.
2018 LIGHT UP THE WORLD USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES PRESENTED BY CBD LIVING WATER SCHEDULE
July 21: *Petaluma Speedway – Petaluma, CA (Jack London Hall of Fame Race)
August 11: Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, CA (Bud Stanfield Memorial)
September 1: Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic)
September 2: Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic)
September 15: Ventura Raceway – Ventura, CA
October 6: Santa Maria Raceway – Santa Maria, CA
October 27: Ventura Raceway – Ventura, CA
November 17: #Bakersfield Speedway – Bakersfield, CA (November Classic)
November 22: #Ventura Raceway – Ventura, CA (Turkey Night Grand Prix)
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event with BCRA Midgets.
# = Co-Sanctioned Event with USAC National Midgets.
This schedule is subject to change.
