MADERA, Calif. — Madera Speedway has released its upcoming schedule of events, with the fastest one-third-mile in the west gearing up for a 54th season of racing.
The Madera Pro Late Model Series and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series return for a nine-race engagement, surrounded by several special annual events as well.
The Late Model slate kicks off with the Speed Fest on March 15 featuring 200 laps of Pro Late Model action along with INEX Legends and INEX Bandoleros in their first points-paying action of the year. The INEX Legends will participate in eight of the nine events while Bandoleros will be featured in all nine rounds.
Additional Pro and Jr. Late Model events are on April 5, May 3, May 31, June 21, July 19, Aug. 23 and Sept. 20, leading into the championship finale on Oct. 18 for the 14th Annual Short Track Shootout 250.
The 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series for drivers ages 10-16 continues its tradition of developing the next great generation of stock car racers. Series graduates are making their mark, with Jesse Love claiming the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year, Sean Hingorani claiming his second consecutive ARCA Menards Series West title and Hailie Deegan set for a full-time run in the Indy NXT Series.
An all-new Mission Modifieds Series for three engagements on May 31, July 19, and Aug. 23 is also on the schedule.
Track championships will also be awarded in the Club Late Models, Pro Sportsman, and Mini Super Toyotas.
Other special events include the 52nd Annual Harvest Classic on Sept. 27 with the ARCA Menards Series West and Speed Tour Super Modifieds competing. The Olga’s California Dream 100 brings the best Mini Stock racers in the west to the speedway on Aug. 16. The 19th Annual Pumpkin Smash Halloween Bash Enduro is set for Oct. 25 with the Golden State Invitational Truck and Tractor Pulls ending the season on Nov. 7-8.