Congratulations to Travis Thirkettle
Congratulations to Travis Thirkettle for his victory in the Spears Manufacturing 50 presented by MAVTV. It is his 5th victory in-a-row. Holly Clark grabbed the runner-up spot followed by Travis Mccullough, Stephen Brucker, and Eddie Secord.
UPDATED: Saturday, June 17, 2023 – One Day Event Format at Kern County Raceway
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – One Day Event Format 8:00am Registration / Pit Gates Open - 10:00am – 1:00pm Optional Open Practice - $100 per Mod or PLM, $200 per SLM Rotating Sessions: MOD 15 Minutes, PLM 15 Minutes, SLM 30 Minutes If the track is clear, another division car/or cars can [...]
New Format for SRL at Kern County Raceway
Bakersfield, CA (June 1, 2023) In an attempt to lessen the workload for the race teams at the upcoming SRL event at Kern County Raceway, a new one-day race format will be tested on June 17th. “We all know it can be warm in Bakersfield in June, so we wanted [...]
Motor City GMC Racer Loyalty Program – SPEARS Modified Series
Attention SPEARS Modified Series Drivers, For the upcoming race at Kern County Raceway on June 17th, longtime series sponsor Motor City GMC is thanking those that support them. If you have purchased a 602-crate motor from Motor City GMC in the last three years, you are eligible for a cash [...]
UPDATED: Kern on Saturday, June 17, 2023 – One Day Event Format
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – One Day Event Format 8:00am Registration / Pit Gates Open - 10:00am – 1:00pm Optional Open Practice - $100 per Mod or PLM, $200 per SLM Rotating Sessions: MOD 15 Minutes, PLM 15 Minutes, SLM 30 Minutes If the track is clear, another division car/or cars can [...]
Four in a Row
Going four in-a-row in 2023, Travis Thirkettleunofficially holds off Stephen Brucker in a four-lap shootout to finish off the Spears Modified Series "Fytron Software LLC 60 presented by Lucas Oil" at Irwindale Speedway. Thirkettle grabbed the lead from Eddie Secord on lap 31, but had to hold off Brucker [...]
Updated Irwindale Schedule for May 19-20, 2023
May 19-20, 2023 Friday Credentials / Pit Gates Open 12:00pm Mandatory meeting under the grandstands for everyone in the pit area 1:30pm PRACTICE SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 2:30pm – 3:00pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 3:00pm – 3:45pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series (1/3 mile) 3:45pm – 4:15pm SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model [...]
Updates and Information for Irwindale
IMPORTANT NOTE – Saturday’s race at Irwindale Speedway has a lot going on, which means we all must be mindful that being on time and ready will be crucial. It’s part of what drives the sport to make it happen, so please be ready and understand we are part [...]
Irwindale Schedule of Events for May 19th & 20th
May 19-20, 2023 Friday Credentials / Pit Gates Open 12:00pm PRACTICE SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 2:30pm – 3:00pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 3:00pm – 3:45pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series (1/3 mile) 3:45pm – 4:15pm SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 4:15pm – 4:45pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series [...]
Travis Thirkettle Flexes his Muscles and Stays Hot at Tucson Speedway
Bakersfield, CA - When it comes to Travis Thirkettle, the iron is hot. The Canyon County, CA driver is certainly striking at the right time at his opponents, and it has paid off in three consecutive victories to begin the 2023 campaign in the Spears Modified Series. The desert [...]
Practice Results from Friday at Tucson
Pos No. Name Overall BestTm R1 R2 R3 1 22 Brandon Bonnett 00:16.233 00:17.040 00:16.233 00:16.476 2 11L Jeff Longman 00:16.340 00:16.709 00:16.340 00:16.763 3 73 Brian Harrington Jr 00:16.352 00:16.547 00:16.614 00:16.352 4 19J Jimmy Sloan* 00:16.395 00:16.395 00:16.482 00:16.585 5 17 Holly Clark 00:16.402 00:16.783 00:16.615 00:16.402 6 10 Kevin Vossen 00:16.466 00:16.602 00:16.517 00:16.466 7 2B Stephen Brucker* 00:16.468 00:16.689 00:16.468 00:16.619 8 5T Travis Thirkettle 00:16.492 00:16.812 00:16.640 00:16.492 9 41 Kyle Jacks* 00:16.643 00:16.709 00:16.643 00:17.023 10 55 William Guevara 00:16.654 00:17.087 00:16.985 00:16.654 11 33 Paul French 00:16.657 00:17.119 00:17.148 00:16.657 12 13S Jordan Smith 00:16.795 00:17.002 00:16.795 00:00.000 13 89 Jake Smith 00:17.090
Surprise, AZ racer Justin Grote
Surprise, AZ racer Justin Grote will make his first start in the Spears Modified Series next weekend in the “Spears Modified Series presented by MAVTV 75” at Tucson Speedway. Grote is eighth in the Tucson championship standings with three top-10’s in three events. Grote is in his second season [...]
2023 Spears Modified Series championship leader Travis Thirkettle w
2023 Spears Modified Series championship leader Travis Thirkettle will look to keep his winning streak alive, when the series visits Tucson Speedway. next weekend for the “Spears Modified Series presented by MAVTV 75”. Thirkettle grabbed six victories in 2022 and has won the last three events in the series, [...]
Las Vegas, NV’s Kyle Jacks will make his return to the Spears Modified Series
Las Vegas, NV's Kyle Jacks will make his return to the Spears Modified Series this weekend when he takes on Tucson Speedway. in the "Spears Modified Series presented by MAVTV 75". Jacks earned five top-10 finishes in seven 2022 starts, including a second-place finish at ALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY - [...]
Tucson Speedway Schedule of Events
April 14th & 15th, 2023 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series, Spears Manufacturing Modified Series and Hobby Stocks Friday, April 14, 2023 3:00pm Pit Gates Open (Lift gates remain closed until directed) 5:00 – 5:30pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series Practice 5:30 – 6:15pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Practice 6:15 – 6:45pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series Practice 6:45 – 7:30pm [...]
Irwindale Royalty Does it Again in the “All-Star Showdown” for the Spears Modified Series
Bakersfield, CA - When it comes to the Spears Modified Series, Travis Thirkettle has proven to be the King of Irwindale’s half-mile oval. On Saturday night, Thirkettle scored his fourth overall All-Star Showdown victory, his third in the last four years, and his second in-a-row. His lone defeat in [...]
‘Apache Rental Group Fast Time Award’ at the All Star Showdown
Attention Race Teams! We are proud to announce that with support from Apache Rental Group, the driver that sets Fast Time in each series at the All Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway will receive a Bonus! SPEARS Modified Series - $250 Thank you Sean Woodside and Tim Sweet rewarding our teams with [...]
Modifieds Helpful Information: “All-Star Showdown”
Modifieds Helpful Information: “All-Star Showdown” TIRE POLICY - Hoosier 970 - Each Spears Manufacturing Modified Series team will be limited to a maximum two sets of (new) sticker tires for the weekend (Thursday – Saturday). Teams are not allowed to enter the racetrack from Thursday on with any new tires [...]
ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN Schedule of Events January 19th- 21st, 2023
Thursday, Janaury 19th - Optional Open Test Day 12:00pm Gates 1:00pm Mandatory All Teams Meeting 2:00 - 2:30pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Practice 2:30 –3:00pm Pro Late Model Series Practice & Modified Series Practice (Share the time) 3:00 – 3:40pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Practice 3:40 – 4:20pm [...]
Thirkettle Gets Redemption at Home Track in Spears Modified Series Action Giannini Scores Title
Bakersfield, CA - Travis Thirkettle came to Irwindale Speedway (CA) with one thing on his mind, redemption. Thirkettle had crossed the line first at the “October Classic” at Kern County Raceway Park (CA) three weeks ago, but failed post-race inspection, wiping out win number six of the season. Saturday [...]
Congratulations to Jaron Giannini and His Team
Congratulations to Jaron Giannini for winning both the Rookie-of-the-Year Award as well as the Championship in the Spears Modified Series after his third-place finish at Irwindale Speedway in the Factory Canopies 60 presented by Lucas Oil!!
Travis Thirkettle is the winner of the Factory Canopies 60
Travis Thirkettle is the winner of the Factory Canopies 60 presented by Lucas Oil. Andrew Anderson crossed the line second, followed by 2022 Spears Modified Series champion and Rookie-of-the-Year Jaron Giannini. Jimmy Sloan and William Guevara rounded out the top-five.
Travis McCullough will make his third Spears Modified Series start of the season
Travis McCullough will make his third Spears Modified Series start of the season when the series heads to Irwindale Speedway this weekend for the season finale. McCullough is a multi-time winner in the series with one of those wins at Irwindale on the 1/3-mile. The "Factory Canopies 60 presented [...]
Irwindale Schedule for November 11 and 12
Schedule of Events November 11-12, 2022 Friday Credentials / Pit Gates Open 1:00pm PRACTICE Spears Manufacturing Modified Series 3:30pm – 4:00pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 4:00pm – 4:30pm SPEARS SRL Pro Late Model Series 4:30pm – 5:00pm Spears Manufacturing Modified Series 5:00pm – 5:30pm SPEARS Southwest Tour Series 5:30pm – 6:10pm SPEARS SRL Pro [...]
