PLACERVILLE, Calif. — The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and BCRA Lightning Sprints are primed to take on Placerville Speedway this Friday and Saturday for the annual running of the Hangtown 100.
“The Hangtown 100 has become a marquee event to close out the season at Placerville Speedway,” commented track promoter Scott Russell. “The USAC National Midgets have put on some breathtaking shows here the last several years and we expect more of the same this weekend. Hopefully the fans will come out and support two great nights of racing this Friday and Saturday.”
Prior to a rainout last year, Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson claimed his second Hangtown 100 title in 2023, while winning the feature each night. Larson, the now two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, also scooped up the inaugural running of the event in 2019.
As previously stated, Larson won’t just be co-promoter of the Hangtown 100, he will also be competing in the race once again, searching for a third career win at the event.
The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets are set for a busy California swing that gets underway at Placerville Speedway on Friday.
Oklahoma’s Cannon McIntosh, who has been gathering winged sprint car experience in California as of late, brings the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget point lead into the Golden State Swing. California native Justin Grant, Kevin Thomas Jr., Jacob Denney and Gavin Miller round out the top five in the standings.
A mix of California favorites, who have gone on to the national stage looking to bring home the top prize will include:
-World of Outlaws runner up and 2022 Hangtown 100 winner Buddy Kofoid.
-Former Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial winner and now three-time Gold Cup victor Corey Day.
-2021 Hangtown 100 champion and USAC Triple Crown winner Logan Seavey.
-Lemoore’s Carson Macedo, who locked up third in WOO points with 12 triumphs this year.
Placerville Speedway hosted a pair of Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western States Midget events this year, with wins going to Fremont’s Shane Golobic and Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick respectively. Stockton’s Caden Sarale earned the season long championship.
As is tradition, Saturday night’s main event will feature a 100-lap conclusion for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets.
Wingless BCRA Lightning Sprints will complement the event each night.
Placerville Speedway officials are aware of the current forecast but is fully pushing forward with the event. If Friday happens to rain out, refunds will be initiated to ticket holders. With seating being reserved, however, tickets will not roll over into Saturday (if you only had a Friday ticket).
Race fans and teams are encouraged to monitor our social media channels for any updates regarding the show.
