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Mar 10, 2020
2 min

Flat Tire Derails Justin Sanders In Merced, CA

PETERSEN MEDIA: Returning action with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour on Friday night in Merced, CA, Justin Sanders would look to build off two podiums he earned with the series the week prior however a flat right rear tire would end his night early. “We had a good car, and we were battling up in the Top-5 but unfortunately we lost a right rear tire with 10-laps to go,” Sanders said. “My guys worked hard all night long, and thanks to all these great companies that continue t

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Mar 10, 2020
2 min

Blake Carrick Bags Two ASCS National Tour Top-10’s

PETERSEN MEDIA: Making the show with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour during the final night of action in Arizona gave Blake Carrick the confidence he needed as the series came to California where he picked up two Top-10 finishes. “We had a really fast racecar in Arizona, and I was really confident in our stuff heading into the weekend,” Carrick said. “We locked into both shows from qualifiers and made to really good runs into the Top-10.” Friday night in Merced, CA, Carrick

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Mar 9, 2020
2 min

Cox Fifth at Petaluma Speedway with ASCS National Tour

PETERSEN MEDIA- Having some tough luck chase him around Merced Speedway on Friday night, Justyn Cox bounced back to run fifth on Sunday night at Petaluma Speedway to open the 2020 season with C&M Motorsports. “We really had a fast racecar all weekend long, and that is a huge testament to Cody, MF, and everyone that works on this car,” Justyn Cox said. “Friday night we had a lot of speed we just had some misfortune. Sunday night we were good all night, I just made mistakes ear

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Mar 9, 2020
3 min

Sean Becker Scores Podium with ASCS National Tour

PETERSEN MEDIA- Making his debut in the Van Lare Motorsports No. 5v machine over the weekend with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, Sean Becker and team would race well as Becker landed on the podium with the traveling series on Sunday night in Petaluma, CA. “Friday night was kind of a tough shakedown night for us,” Sean Becker said. “I needed to do a better job for the team, and when I got going it was too little too late, but I really feel it led us into a very successful

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Aug 7, 2019
1 min

Photo Blast: Merced Speedway August 3rd, 2019

We captured a few of the cars that took part in the SCCT’s first ever visit to Merced Speedway! #sprintcarchallengetour #Motorsports #PR #Merced #Pictures #photoblast #petersenmedia #photography #scct #Info #Media #Racing #Press #News

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Aug 5, 2019
2 min

Engine Woes Sideline Forsberg at Merced Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- In hunt for his third consecutive win, and second SCCT win of the year on Saturday night, Andy Forsberg got off to a strong start only to see engine woes sideline him during the feature event. “We got our night off to a good start, got through the heat, and were rolling pretty decent in the feature until we had some engine issues,” Andy Forsberg said. “It has just been that kind of year. I keep saying it, but its either feast or famine for us.” Earning quick t

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Aug 5, 2019
2 min

DJ Netto 4th During Cameo with C&M Motorsports at Merced Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA- DJ Netto got the call to pilot the C&M Motorsports entry with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour on Saturday night as the series made its first ever visit to Merced Speedway. Making the most of his opportunity, Netto would bring the No. 7c machine home with a fourth place finish. “I had an absolute blast driving for Cody and Mandi on Saturday night, and really want to thank them for having me drive their car,” Netto said. “We had a really good car, unfortunately th

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Aug 5, 2019
2 min

Justyn Cox Second With the Sprint Car Challenge Tour at Merced Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Reuniting with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour on Saturday night, Justyn Cox took part in the series’ first ever visit to the revamped Merced Speedway, and had a great night that saw him finish second. “We went through our car after hurting the frame a couple of weeks ago and found some things we didn’t like and made some changes that helped a ton,” Justyn Cox said. “We were really good all night long, Jodie was just a little better in the rubber and we ended up

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Jul 30, 2019
2 min

Gremlins Derail Austin Liggett at Merced Speedway

PETERSEN MEDIA: Getting right back to work on Saturday night with the USAC Western States Midgets in Merced, CA, Austin Liggett had a very strong car but unfortunately mechanical issues forced to bow out of the lead battle. “We had an awesome car, definitely good enough to pick up a win,” Liggett said. “We were in a really good battle with Jake Swanson for the lead but we had some issues with 10-to go, and I pulled off.” With 18 cars checked in to go to work at the racy Centr

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Nov 16, 2018
2 min

S&S Promotions To Take Over Merced Speedway in 2019 and Beyond

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- With the passing of former Merced Speedway promoter, Ed Parker, during the Summer of 2018, the track will now be ran under the promotion of Chris Shannon and Paul Stone under the billing S&S Promotions in 2019 and beyond. “Paul and I are both racers so this will be a little new to us, but we are both excited about this endeavor,” Chris Shannon said. “Ed Parker did a great job at Merced Speedway and our goal is to build off of his foundation and m

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May 17, 2016
2 min

IMCA All Star Modified Tour Races To Merced Speedway Saturday Night

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Aptos, CA)- On the heels of an action packed inaugural event at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA on Saturday night, the IMCA All Star Modified Tour returns to action on Saturday night at the Merced Speedway. With early events in the series’ debut season washed out, a make up race was added to the schedule this Saturday night at the Merced Speedway. Using the momentum from a last lap pass during the first ever event, another star-studded field is expected

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