Author: William Kozak II

CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT @ IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Oct. 7 – Seven championships were decided during the Saturday, Oct. 7 conclusion of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts 2023 point racing for Irwindale Speedway track championships. Double points were awarded in all divisions that ran a single main event &helip;

Comp Schedule Oct. 28th

Due to Formula Drift, there will be no oval practice this Thursday. Drags and Burnout Box will be not be affected.

SPEARS MFG TRIPLE-HEADER @ IRWINDALE – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA, Sept. 16 – The third and final Spears Mfg Southwest Tour triple-header took place Saturday on the Irwindale Speedway half-mile. The event had national television pay-per-view coverage by Low Budget TV. Spears events also have tape delayed coverage on &helip;

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IRWINDALE SPDWY – “1ST RESPONDERS NIGHT” – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Sept. 9 – Irwindale Speedway held its annual “First Responders Night” Saturday and honored them. Fans during the autograph session in the infield inspected police cars and fire engines from area cities. LA County sent a green and &helip;

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Comp Schedule 9_9_23

Aug. 26 PRO LT MODEL & N of D –By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Aug. 26 – The final Saturday of August at Irwindale Speedway presented by Pick Your Part was a combination NASCAR Pro Late Models and Night of Destruction event. It had NASCAR Pro Late Models in a &helip;

Irwindale, CA., Aug. 12 – Racers and fans went three weeks without a race at Irwindale Speedway following the July 8 event. That unusual summer hiatus for oval trackers resulted in a large turnout of racers and spectators on the second Saturday of August. The event was the monthly Advance &helip;

Comp Schedule August 26th

August 10, 2023 To all Pick Your Part Pro Late Competitors: Effective immediately, the following tire policy will be enforced for all PYP PLM race weekends going forward: -Only Hoosier 970 tires that are purchased from the Irwindale Speedway tire barn will be permitted for use during Qualifying and Races. &helip;

Comp Schedule 8_12_23

Today, the management of Irwindale Dragstrip was informed of Slush Motorsports’ decision to cancel their “Slush Motorsports Festival” scheduled for this Sunday. The event, organized and promoted by Slush Motorsports, was previously scheduled to take place at Irwindale Dragstrip on August 13th. A COMPLETE refund will be AUTOMATICALLY issued to &helip;

Irwindale, CA., Jul. 8 – Irwindale Speedway presented the fifth monthly 2023 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts event Saturday night. IS management added two demonstration car crushing runs by the monster truck “Cyclops” in addition to the usual aerial fireworks that concluded an action-packed three hours. The event attracted a near &helip;

Irwindale, CA., Jul. 1 – The annual Irwindale Speedway Independence Day celebration and the track’s famous aerial fireworks show on Saturday was the fifth sellout in a row for the event. Management brought in a temporary metal grandstand for additional seating near turn four. With all 6,500 grandstand tickets sold &helip;

OVAL UPDATE: Due to Corporate Rental, there will be  No Oval Practice on Thursday, July 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience!! Thursday Night Thunder Drags and Burnout Box is not affected will go on as scheduled!!  

Comp Schedule 7_8_23

There will be NO TRAILER DROP OFF permitted on Saturday, July 1st!! The Speedway is having it’s annual Independence Day Show and will need EVERY available parking spot. Competitors planning on attending this Sunday’s Summit / Jr Drag & Quarter Midget event are asked to PLEASE ARRIVE SUNDAY MORNING.

Comp Schedule July 1st

Irwindale, CA, Jun. 10 – Another Advance Auto Parts NASCAR Night at Irwindale Speedway took place Saturday with seven oval track races (two on the half-mile and five on the third-mile). A wild RVs towing boats on trailers Figure 8 race and aerial fireworks concluded the entertaining three hour evening &helip;

IRWINDALE NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION – By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA, May 27 – Irwindale Speedway presented its annual Memorial Day weekend salute to the Indianapolis 500 with another “Night of Destruction” presented by Pick Your Part. The event attracted about 6,000 spectators for planned destruction that the Indy 500 the &helip;

Comp Schedule 6_10_23

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;