California Lightning Sprints

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	SEPTEMBER 19: MERCED SPEEDWAY Merced, California CLS vs BCRA Civil War Race (Non Points)

	SEPTEMBER 25: BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY Bakersfield, California CLS/SCLS Clash Race #4 (With World of Outlaws)

Veteran Michnowicz Dominates CLS Action With Clean Sweep at Ventura
Torrance, CA — August 31, 2026 — Seven-time CLS champion Bobby Michnowicz put on a clinic when Motor City Buick/GMC presented the California Lightning Sprint Car Series at the Ventura Raceway last Saturday night. The 62-year-old swept the show, setting fast time, winning his heat and scoring a runaway victory in the 25-lap main event....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 1019
2. Tyler Warner ®, Alpine, CA … 983
3. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … 842
4. Jon Robertson, Torrance, CA … 799
5. Cody Nigh, Camarillo, CA … 798
6. Liam Coffey ®, San Berardino, CA … 778
7. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 529
8. Bobby Michnowicz, Oak Hills, CA … 506
9. Leland Dag, Bakersfield, CA … 436
10. Braydin Collie, El Cajon, CA … 425

AUGUST 29 VENTURA RESULTS

Saturday’s California Lightning Sprint Car Race Moved From Perris to Ventura Raceway
Torrance, CA — August 25, 2026 — Just like Superman swooping in to save the day, Ventura Raceway jumped into action and gave the California Lightning Sprint Car Series, Presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, a place to race this Saturday night, August 29. The save came almost immediately after Saturday’s racing program at Perris Auto Speedway was canceled....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – August 24, 2026 — HOT OFF THE PRESS! VENUE CHANGE FOR THIS WEEKEND'S CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINTS PRESENTED BY MOTOR CITY GMC! This weekend's California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC event has a change of venue. The scheduled race at Perris has been canceled, but don't worry—we've got an even cooler solution!.....(more)

Thirteen-Year-Old Blayden Graham Wins Lemoore Race – Michnowicz Takes Bullring Nationals Title
Torrance, CA — August 17, 2026 — Driving Mike Schweitzer’s #41, 13-year-old Blayden Graham scored the win in round two of the Bullring Nationals on a scorching hot night at Lemoore Jet Bowl Raceway. While Graham won the battle, CLS G.O.A.T. Bobby Michnowicz won the war, outscoring the field over the two-night event with a third-place finish the previous night at Keller Auto Center Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia and a second in the finale at the Jet Bowl....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – August 17, 2026 — With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our longtime racing friend, Jack Koebig.....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 928
2. Tyler Warner ® … 855
3. Aiden Lange … 842
4. Liam Coffey ® … 691
5. Jon Robertson … 690
6. Cody Nigh … 681
7. Brent Sexton … 505
8. Lealand Day … 436
9. Braydin Collie … 432
10. Bobby Michnowicz … 364

Bullring Nationals Points
1. Bobby Michnowicz … 261
2. Cody Nigh … 251
3. Eric Greco … 238
4. Blayden Graham … 231
5. Aiden Lange … 211
6. Greg Dennett … 209
7. Liam Coffey … 208
8. Jon Robertson … 206
8. Leland Day … 184
10. Dakota Albright … 135

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – August 17, 2026 — What a weekend of racing! Visalia and Lemoore welcomed California’s top Lightning Sprint competitors for the inaugural Bullring Nationals, and the event more than lived up to expectations. Even with a smaller field, the level of talent was incredible, as the best drivers in the state came ready to battle.....(more)

UPDATED CLS SCHEDULE

Dakota Albright Wins Bull Ring Nationals Opener at Plaza Park
Torrance, CA — August 10, 2026 — Bay Cities Racing Association standout Dakota Albright charged to victory in the opening round of the Bull Ring Nationals last Friday at Keller Auto Center Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia. The race was also round two of the annual California Lightning Sprint Cars vs. BCRA Civil War Series.....(more)

AUGUST 08 LEMOORE RESULTS

AUGUST 07 VISALIA RESULTS

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – August 6, 2026 — Greetings, racers! Attached is the PIT layout for Plaza Park tomorrow. Please do not park in any spaces marked RED, as those areas are reserved. All spaces marked GREEN are available for our use.....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – August 3, 2026 — Get Ready for the Bullring Nationals! It all starts this Friday! The CLS/BCRA Civil War Series rolls into the highly anticipated Bullring Nationals for Races #2 and #3 of the series!....(more)

Rounds Two and Three of CLS vs. BCRA Civil War Series This Weekend at Visalia and Lemoore
Torrance, CA — August 2, 2026 — After a five-week break, the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series returns to action this Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, for rounds two and three of the four-race Civil War Series matching the CLS against the Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints.....(more)

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS:
1994 Tony Everhart, 1995 Gary Sexton, 1996 Rob Sczymczak, 1997 Jon Rahe, 1998 Chris Rahe, 1999 Brent Sexton, 2000 Greg Bragg, 2001 Greg Bragg, 2002 Greg Bragg, 2003 David Cardey, 2004 Keith Janca, 2005 Johnny Bates, 2006 Donny Gansen, 2007 Shane Rossen, 2008 Brent Sexton, 2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr., 2010 Jarrett Kramer, 2011 Tim Brown, 2012 Bobby Michnowicz, 2013 Stephen Limon, 2014 Bobby Michnowicz, 2015 Bobby Michnowicz, 2016 Bobby Michnowicz, 2017 Bobby Michnowicz, 2018 Jarrett Kramer, 2019 Jarrett Kramer, 2020 No Award, 2021 David Gasper, 2022 David Gasper, 2023 Bobby Michnowicz, 2024 Bobby Michnowicz, 2025 Aiden Lange