Longtime Placerville Speedway competitor and racing enthusiast C.J. Humphreys has died.
Affectionately known as the “Happy Camper,” Humphreys ranks No. 5 in all-time winged 360 sprint car wins on the red clay, race track having earned 25 victories in his career.
He also holds the honor of being the original North vs South Civil War Series champion during the 1991 season.
The C.J. Humphreys No. 85 sprint car was as synonymous as any in the Placerville Speedway pit area over the years. His competitive spirit and all around good-natured attitude will be sorely missed.
Promoter Scott Russell spoke about the loss. “Losing C.J. Humphreys is a tough one for the entire Placerville Speedway community. He was always one of the real good guys in our sport and one of the biggest supporters of our track over the years. I used to race against C.J. during my driving career and after becoming promoter, he was always a guy in our corner. We are going to miss him immensely.”
