CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS
22126 South Vermont, Unit A
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-5569
http://www.calightningsprints.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobby Michnowicz (310) 320-5569
For Immediate Release
CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS SEASON OPENER SATURDAY IN EL CENTRO!
(Torrance, CA, March 2, 2016) The California Lightning Sprint Car Series will open its 23rd season this Saturday night, March 5th, during the historic California Mid-Winter Fair at the Imperial Valley Raceway in El Centro. Racing will begin at 5:00 PM.
Saturday’s field will be headed by three-time and defending CLS Champion Bobby Michnowicz. In addition to the Lomita based veteran, the remainder of the top 10 drivers in 2015 points is also expected to be on hand including second place finisher Jeffery Dyer of Fort Irwin and third place finisher Alex Grigoreas of Upland.
The CLS made two appearances at the famous track in 2015. Michnowicz won the first a year ago this weekend during the fair and Spring Valley’s Jarrett Kramer closed the campaign with a victory on November 21st.
Michnowicz third championship in 2015 ties him with Greg Bragg for the most overall titles in series history. Michnowicz also won on 2014 and 2012. Bragg went back to back to back in 2000, 2001 and 2002. To date, an amazing total of 17 different drivers have won the prestigious championship.
Pat Kelley of Chino and “Rockstar” Jon Robertson of Torrance are both expected to be on hand for their sophomore seasons in the series. Last year Kelley narrowly edged out Robertson for “Rookie of the Year” honors.
Saturday’s race will be the first of 18 races on the schedule that is book ended by shows at El Centro. Sandwiched in between will be eight races at the seaside Ventura Raceway, four at the Bakersfield Speedway and two each at Perris Auto Speedway and the Santa Maria Raceway. After Saturday the next race on the schedule will be on March 19th at Bakersfield.
In addition to the exciting racing, which will include heat races, B main (if necessary) and the A main event, fans can enjoy a full day before and after the show including rides, games, livestock exhibitions, concerts and great food at the fair.
Final 2015 CLS Pont Standings
1. Bobby Michnowicz - Lomita - 2927
2. Jeff Dyer - Upland - 2681
3. Alex Grigoreas - Upland - 2667
4. Dan Hillberg - Placentia - 2451
5. Dale Gamer - Anaheim - 2364
6. James Heling - San Bernardino - 2315
7. Pat Kelley – Chino - 2212
8. Jon Robertson - Torrance - 2186
9. Don Kuener - Perris - 1638
10. Jarrett Kramer - Spring Valley – 1444
The California Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank the following sponsors for helping make the 2016 season possible: Christian Stover Foundation, Circle Track Performance, Cold Fire West, DK Fabrication, Extreme Muffler, Fast Undercar, Hoosier Tire, Keizer Wheels, Lucas Oil, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Rosson Racing, Saldana Race Products, Sander Engineering, Speedmart, Speed Partz, Surf N’ Sprint, Super Shocks, T Shirts by Timeless, Woodland Auto Display
If you or your company would like to become part of the series for the 2016 season, please call Bobby Michnowicz at: (310) 320-5569.
To keep up with the CLS on line, please visit the web site at: http://www.calightningsprints.com/index.html
2016 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule
March 5: Imperial Valley Raceway - El Centro, CA - (BoD & General Membership Meeting) March 19: Bakersfield Speedway - Bakersfield, CA April 2: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA April 16: Santa Maria Raceway - Santa Maria, CA April 30: Bakersfield Raceway - Bakersfield, CA May 14: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA May 28: Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA (Salute To Indy) June 11: Bakersfield Raceway - Bakersfield, CA (BoD & General Membership Meeting) July 2: Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA (Firecracker) July 9: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA August 3: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA (Ventura County Fair) August 20: Santa Maria Raceway - Santa Maria, CA September 3: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA (BoD & General Membership Meeting) September 17: Bakersfield Raceway - Bakersfield, CA October 1: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA October 15: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA October 29: Ventura Raceway - Ventura, CA November 13: **General Membership Meeting / 2017 Rules Meeting November 19: **Imperial Valley Raceway - El Centro, CA ----------------------------------------------- **=Proposed Date. This schedule is subject to change. Civil War Dates TBD
PAST CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS
1994 Tony Everhart
1995 Gary Sexton
1996 Rob Sczymczak
1997 Jon Rahe
1998 Chris Rahe
1999 Brent Sexton
2000 Greg Bragg
2001 Greg Bragg
2002 Greg Bragg
2003 David Cardey
2004 Keith Janca
2005 Johnny Bates
2006 Donny Gansen
2007 Shane Rossen
2008 Brent Sexton
2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr.
2010 Jarrett Kramer
2011 Tim Brown
2012 Bobby Michnowicz
2013 Stephen Limon
2014 Bobby Michnowicz
2015 Bobby Michnowicz
This press release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768
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