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Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at

Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at...

6/26/2016
USAC Western States Midget Series point leader Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s feature race at Keller Auto Speedway at the Kings Fairgrounds in the Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger. He was trailed at the checkered flag by fast qualifier Michael Faccinto, Cody Swanson, Courtney Crone and Frankie Guerrini.
Moose Night 6/11/16 @ Perris Auto

Moose Night 6/11/16 @ Perris Auto...

6/12/2016
A full section of Moose Racing supporters gathered at Perris Auto Speedway last night - and Wow did their driver, Jake, give them something to cheer about!! Set up for Moose Night started in the morning wiith Dave, Tom, Jimmy & Laurie in the stands wrapping a full section of grandstands with checkers, and filled the sky with purple, teal, checkered and #92 balloons. As close to 100 Moose Fans arrived at the track they were greated by Nikole and Laurie who had goodie...more
Gardner Adds Another Western Midge

Gardner Adds Another Western Midge...

5/22/2016
.USAC Western States Midget point leader Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. extended his lead in the standings with his victory in Saturday night’s 30-lap race at Ventura Raceway. He led all the way in his Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart to beat Cory Elliott, Frankie Guerrini, Michael Faccinto and Troy Rutherford.
Gardner Seeks 3rd Western States M

Gardner Seeks 3rd Western States M...

4/25/2016
Ronnie Gardner not only brings his USAC Western States Midget point lead to Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night, he brings a history of success with him to the one-third-mile dirt oval. Gardner has a scant four-point lead over Shane Golobic in the standings after winning the series opener at Placerville (Calif.) Speedway, but he has two recent Bakersfield victories to his credit. He won last year’s series opener and also won in 2013. In the second 2015...more
Western Midget Champ Gardner Takes

Western Midget Champ Gardner Takes...

3/24/2016
Defending USAC Western Midget Champion Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. opened defense of his title with a victory in Wednesday night’s “Placerville Short Track Showdown” 30-lapper at the Placerville Speedway. Wheeling the Baldozier Racing/Ram Bull Racing Stewart/Esslinger, he passed Shane Golobic on lap 12 and led the rest of the way to beat Golobic, Cody Swanson, Sean Dodenhoff and Michael Faccinto. Dodenhof led the first two laps before Golobic led the next...more
USAC Western Awards Banquet Shines

USAC Western Awards Banquet Shines...

2/23/2016
The United States Auto Club honored their 2015 Western champions and special award winners last Saturday, February 20, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Chris Kearns, the annual Western Awards Banquet was held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. The event was headlined by returning champions. Damion Gardner of Concord, California celebrated his third consecutive AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car title for Alexander Racing. Tipton, California’s Danny Faria, Jr. earned his second...more
Western Midgets Conclude on "Turke

Western Midgets Conclude on "Turke...

10/5/2015
Elliott Scores Hanford Midget Upset The November 26 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris, Calif. concludes USAC’s 2015 calendar and brings down the curtain on a third consecutive Honda USAC Western Midget Championship for Norco, Calif. driver Ronnie Gardner. Gardner took third in Saturday night’s 30-lap “Jim Evett Memorial” at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif., resulting in a 181-point cushion over second-ranking driver Shannon McQueen, who...more
Western Midgets at Keller Auto Spe

Western Midgets at Keller Auto Spe...

9/28/2015
Ronnie Gardner, with a firm lock on the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget championship for the third consecutive season, is looking forward to this Saturday night’s race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. Victories at Bakersfield and Santa Maria, plus a trio of seconds and a third, have left Gardner with an insurmountable lead over Shannon McQueen in the latest series standings. He has a 170-point lead with just two races remaining in the...more
Heat Races at Turkey Night!

Heat Races at Turkey Night!

9/16/2015
8-Time Winner Ron Shuman Named "Grand Marshall" The addition of heat races and the announcement of Grand Marshal Ron Shuman have created unprecedented enthusiasm for the 75th running of one of America’s most revered motorsports events – the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” – which unfolds November 26 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. For the first time since its inception in 1934, “Turkey Night” will incorporate a full normal Honda USAC National Midget Series racing program,...more
Western Midgets at Bakersfield Spe

Western Midgets at Bakersfield Spe...

9/14/2015
California Midget Week Crown Goes to Ryan Bernal; Stockon Tops at Santa Maria, Bernal Wins at Chico Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway welcomes the Honda USAC Western Midgets Saturday night as defending two-time series champion Ronnie Gardner tries to stretch his point lead, which stands at 109 points over Cody Swanson entering Saturday’s race. Gardner was the winner when the series visited the one-third-mile dirt oval in March. Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. emerged the...more
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