Author: William Kozak II

Due to Special Event this weekend, there will be no Oval Track Practice Tonight. Thursday Night Thunder drags will be unaffected and will go on as scheduled.

DUE TO TIRE SHORTAGES, THE FOLLOWING TIRES WILL BE THE NEW STANDARD IN THE ENDURO DIVISION: NITTO: NT05 200 TREAD RATING FALKEN: AZENIS RT615K+ 200 TREAD RATING

IRWINDALE SPEARS SWT TRIPLE-HEADER & CELEBRITIES RACE – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA, May 20 – The second of three scheduled 2023 Spears Mfg SWT triple-headers and the first celebrity race at Irwindale Speedway since pre-COVID years took place Saturday. Drivers came from eight states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, &helip;

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NASCAR NIGHT THREE @ IRWINDALE – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA. May 13 – The third NASCAR Advance Auto Parts NASCAR Night of 2023 on Saturday honored Mothers Day with a near full-house audience of 5,500 according to co-promoter Tim Huddleston. Spectators witnessed eight main events with several different divisions &helip;

Drag Racing & Burnout Box Competition -The most exciting heads up drag racing on the west coast In the world of drag racing, it’s not just about the cars and the engines, it’s about the people behind them. The racers, the pit crews, and the fans form a tight-knit community &helip;

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Saturday, May 20th TSC Alliance Night at the Races TSC Alliance Night at the Races takes place this Saturday, May 20th, 2023. The premier event of the evening will be the 2023 Irwindale Speedway Celebrity Race featuring Mark Kriski, Frank Buckley, Anna Faris, Steve Howey &helip;

Comp Schedule for May 12th & 13th

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY NASCAR NIGHT TWO Irwindale, CA., Apr. 8 – The second NASCAR Advance Auto Parts and LKQ Pick Your Part night of 2023 had eight Irwindale Speedway divisions race in seven main events. There were 82 racing cars/trucks present. They vied for victories during a three-hour program in front &helip;

TEENS RULE ARCA MENARDS WEST IRWINDALE 150– By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA, Apr. 1 – ARCA Menards West drivers made the first of two 2023 appearances at the banked half-mile Irwindale Speedway Saturday for the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame 150. More than 6,000 fans attended. They also &helip;

Comp Schedule 4_8_23

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IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY – NASCAR SEASON OPENER – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Mar. 18 – Irwindale Speedway opened the 2023 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts season Saturday following a one week rain delay. There were 75 racing cars/trucks in the pits. More than 5,000 spectators attended in greater than expected numbers &helip;

Due to scheduling conflict with NHRA Winter Nationals in Pomona, the decision was made to postpone this event. A new date has been added to the 2023 schedule on August 27th. This new date will serve as the season finale.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As a result of scheduling conflicts caused by recent storms in Los Angeles County, the previously scheduled “Super Saturday featuring Team LSX” event at Irwindale Dragstrip on March 18th has been postponed. Team LSX & Irwindale Dragstrip look forward to working together for a future date that &helip;

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REMINDER: Irwindale Speedway will be hosting an Open Practice on Saturday, March 4th for all teams to prepare for upcoming 2023 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series season. Oval Track Gates open at 9AM. Oval Track is Hot from 10AM – 3PM Participate in Open Practice – $150 per Car &helip;

NO Oval Track Testing This Thursday 2/23/23 due to inclement weather

UPDATE: Due to Inclement Weather in the forecast, The following changes have been made to the schedule.   1) This Thursday’s “Thursday Night Thunder” event has been rescheduled for the following Thursday, March 2nd. All tickets/tech cards purchased for the 2/23 will be valid on the 3/2.   2) This &helip;

IRWINDALE SPEARS MFG ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN – By Tim Kennedy LOS ANGELES – The fourth annual Spears Mfg All-Star Showdown triple-header took place January 21 at Irwindale Speedway and all races used the progressively banked half-mile. More than 5,000 persons attended and the event screened live nationally via pay per view. &helip;

LKQ Pick Your Part Pro Late Models March 11 (Twins) April 8 (Twins) May 13 (Twins) June 10 (Twins) July 8 (Twins) August 12 (Twins) August 26th September 9 (Twins) October 28 Big Money Race (Non Points) YouRaceLA Spec Late Models March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July &helip;

Irwindale Speedway will be hosting an Open Practice on Saturday, February 11th to kick off preparations for the upcoming 2023 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series season. Oval Track Gates open at 9AM. Oval Track is Hot from 10AM – 4PM Participate in Open Practice – $150 per Car for &helip;

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NO 1/3rd Mile Oval Practice This Thursday January 12th

IRWINDALE, December 25, 2022 – Irwindale Speedway & Event Center and Sunrise Racing are pleased to introduce the Jr. Spec Late Model Series in 2023. Developed by Sunrise Racing owner and IS&EC co-owner Bob Bruncati, the 2023 Jr. Spec Late Model Series will provide young drivers the opportunity to hone &helip;

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY @ IRWINDALE – By Tim Kennedy   Irwindale, CA., Nov. 13 – Irwindale Speedway and Irwindale Dragstrip racers, family and friends celebrated 2022 successful seasons Sunday at the speedway from 4:45 to 7:45 pm in a combined celebration/dinner. It honored NHRA straight-liners and NASCAR oval trackers for &helip;

THREE SPEARS SERIES CONCLUDE 2022 @ IRWINDALE – By Tim Kennedy IRWINDALE, Calif., Nov. 12 – Three touring Spears Mfg SRL Series concluded the 2022 season at Irwindale Speedway half-mile on the second Saturday of November. About 2,500 spectators attended the event on a mid-50s evening that also concluded the &helip;