8/28/2024
Redwood Acres Raceway
SRL Late Models Headline Big Weekend At The Acres
Only two races remain on the schedule for Redwood Acres Raceway’s 2024 season. One of the two is this Saturday with many of the top racers in the region descending on the 3/8-mile paved oval.
The Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series will return to RAR for the first time since 2016 bringing in the top late model drivers in the west. In addition, the Spears Modified Series will make its debut Saturday night while the Nor Cal Legends Series will return to the Acres for the second straight weekend. The weekend’s races are presented by Harper Motors, Mid-City Motor World, Big Valley Sanitation and JM Environmental.
Redwood Acres Raceway will hold a special Fan Fest on Friday. Fans will get to see all three touring series practice during the afternoon. Following practice, special Dash For Cash races will take place.
Saturday will feature the JM Environmental Inc Wild West Shootout Money Talks 127 presented by Big Valley Sanitation for the Spears SRL Southwest Tour. $15,000 will go to the winner of the feature event.
SRL series points leader, Buddy Shepherd of Bakersfield will be leading a litany of names who will be racing Saturday night. They include current SRL track record holder at the Acres, Blaine Rocha of Oakdale, Austin Herzog of Clovis, multi-time SRL champion Jacob Gomes of Manteca and Dane Nissen from Williams. Several RAR locals are also expected to race.
The Spears Modified Series 75 is expected to draw a large field of modified drivers with many of the Upstate Modified Series regulars joining the field.
Nearly 30 Nor Cal Legends Series drivers attended the Acres in their last race on August 10. A similar car count should be in the cards for this weekend.
Friday’s Fan Fest starts at 5:00 and tickets are $5 at the gate. Children five and under get in free. Pre-sale tickets for Saturday’s races are still available through the week at Don’s Rent-All in Eureka, JC Auto in Fortuna, McKinleyville Barbershop in McKinleyville and on RacinTheAcres.com. Gates open Saturday at 4:00 while racing action begins at 5:00. More information about the weekend can be found on RAR’s Facebook page.
Submitted By: Matthew Sullivan