NARC NEWSLINE – March 25, 2020, By Jim Allen … And just like that, racing season and every other sport in America gets slam dunked by a China-borne virus named after a popular Mexican beer, which is hawked by a former Dallas Cowboy quarterback! What are the odds? Who saw that one coming? I didn’t! …
(March 18, 2020) Sacramento, CA … Saturday’s NARC King of the West Sprint Car scheduled show at the Stockton Dirt Track has been postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 virus safety concerns. The event was intended to salute legendary Northern Auto Racing Club champion LeRoy Van Conett of Galt. With the volatile situation of the global…
(March 13, 2020 – 3:00 p.m.) Sacramento, CA … After deliberating with board members, sponsors, and legal representatives, the NARC King of the West Racing Series has decided to follow California’s recommendations and postpone tomorrow’s (March 14th) season opening event at Kern County Raceway Park. The NASCAR portion of the “Dual Show” program will continue…
(3/12/2020) Sacramento, CA … The NARC King of the West Sprint Car Racing series continues to work with local track promoters and our race teams regarding concerns about the current COVID-19 health crisis. All parties are proactively taking the latest information and guidance from local government officials and the CDC into consideration when making decisions….
(March 10, 2020) Sacramento, CA … Full-time drivers competing on the 2020 NARC King of the West Fujitsu Sprint Car Series will be provided with an excess medical insurance policy from K & K Insurance. The policy, which is also offered to full-time series officials, would cover up to $100,000 in medical expenses. To be…
(March 9, 2020), Jim Allen, Bakersfield, CA … The NARC King of the West Fujitsu Racing Series will kick off its 2020 sprint car championship quest, this Saturday, March 14th, with a unique season opening “Dual Show” at Kern County Raceway Park. The night of racing will also feature NASCAR Superstocks and Modifieds on the…
(March 8, 2020) Sacramento, CA … Swift Metal Finishing, a Santa Clara, CA based metal plating and finishing company, has returned as the sponsor of the NARC King of the West Hardcharger Award in 2020. President Bob Montoya has always been a huge fan of unheralded drivers charging from the back on and wants to…
(2/26/2020) Sacramento, CA … Due to a conflict with the Calistoga High School graduation ceremony, the June 13th NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series event at Calistoga Speedway has been cancelled. Complicating the issue was the fact that the event was scheduled to take place in the infield of the picturesque speedway. Several…
(2/23/20) Sacramento, CA … The Northern Auto Racing Club has announced some rule changes for the upcoming King of the West Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series campaign. Most of the changes are clarifications or minor changes of existing rules. Noticeable changes have been made to the racing format, restarts, and the muffler rule. The format will…