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The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Returns to Irwindale Speedway

      This Saturday night, the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will make its first of two appearances at Irwindale Speedway in 2016. The Saturday’s “Spears Manufacturing 100 presented by Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse” is the second race of the 2016 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series championship season. Spectator Gates open at 4pm, Autograph [...]

THE RIPPER RETURNS TO IRWINDALE

The 2006 NASCAR Southwest Tour Series champion,  Rip Michels has entered the April 30th "SPEARS Manufacturing 100 presented by Pinnacle Peak Steak House" at Irwindale Speedway.  Michels, the winningest driver in Irwindale Speedway history will team up to with car owner Brian Richardson and crew chief Steve Boldroff to drive [...]

11 – John Nesmith

Driver Hometown: Meridian, Idaho Car Owner: John Nesmith Crew Members: Naake Motorsports Years In Racing: 20+ Sponsors: Meridian Automotive and Machine, Gem State Diesel and Turbo Repair Job Info: Manage Meridian Automotive Racing Accomplishments: 5 Late Model Championships, 40+ wins

UPDATES and HELPFUL REMINDERS: April 21, 2016

Irwindale Speedway Race Date: April 30th     PIT GATE TIMES: Friday, April 29th: SPEARS Southwest Tour Series -1pm Saturday, April 30th: SPEARS Southwest Tour Teams w/ Credentials -10am   FEES: Friday Pit Passes: SRL Members $35 / Non-members $40 (No Car Fee) Saturday Pit Passes: SRL Members $35 / Non-members $40   IMPORTANT NOTE: All SRL teams, family [...]

05 – Eric Schmidt

Driver Hometown: Roseville Ca. Car Owner: Randy Hedrick Crew Members: Eric Snyder, Steve Meylink, Chris Agan, Jill Schmidt, Rich Lindgren ,Frank Vincent Years In Racing: 24 Sponsors: Sierra Speed Family: Jill, Erica and Haley Job Info: Gunite Contractor

88 – Jason Gilbert

Driver Hometown: Danville, CA Car Owner: Ken Benhamou Crew Members: Randy Gilbert, Ken Morgan, Daniel Blouin Years In Racing: 13 Sponsors: SAS German Auto, HUR Performance Engines Family: Kathryn, Kylie, Hailey Job Info: CPA Racing Accomplishments: 2008 NASCAR California State Champion, 2005 Altamont Track Champion

Race Procedures: 2016 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Tour Series – Updated 4.19.16

    Initial Start: Double file, once the Starter shows the ‘one to go’ signal, no scrubbing of tires, cars need to position nose-to-tail. Front row does not have choice ‘inside/outside’ on original start. The front row must maintain “Pace Car” speed until they accelerate at the drop of the green flag. No passing [...]

IRWINDALE SCHEDULE: APRIL 29th & 30th – updated 4.28

Friday – April 29th, 2016   SPEARS Southwest Tour Series PIT GATES OPEN                             1:00pm DRIVER/CREW CHIEF MEETING     - SPEARS Southwest Tour           1:45pm   Legends                                                                                             4:00 – 4:15pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series                                                 4:15 – 4:45pm Lucas Oil Modifieds                                                                                     4:45 – 5:15pm Legends                                                                                             5:15 – 5:30pm SPEARS Southwest Tour [...]