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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

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