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	OCTOBER 24: VENTURA RACEWAY Ventura, California

	FEBRUARY 6: AWARDS BANQUET FRANTONE'S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI VILLA Cerritos, California

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – October 19, 2026 — THIS SATURDAY NIGHT... IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! After the unfortunate cancellation of the Ventura Raceway events this past weekend, every effort was made to find a suitable replacement date to complete the season. Unfortunately, no workable reschedule could be secured....(more).

California Lightning Sprint Car Series Ventura Race Canceled Due to Power Loss
Torrance, CA — October 16, 2026 — This Saturday’s California Lightning Sprint Car Series race presented by Motor City Buick/GMC at the Ventura Raceway has been canceled due to a power failure on the fairgrounds caused by today’s high winds. As of press time, information on a possible makeup date was unavailable...(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – October 16, 2026 — RACE FANS & RACERS PLEASE SHARE! The winds have scored a victory this weekend. Due to a power outage at the Ventura County Fairgrounds caused by the severe wind conditions affecting Ventura County, Ventura Raceway has canceled tomorrow's racing program.!.....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – October 15, 2026 — THE CHECKERED FLAG IS GETTING CLOSER... AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! Yeah, we know... we've still got TWO California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC races left before we close the books on the 2026 season. But the offseason will be here before you know it, and that means it's almost time for one of our favorite traditions of the year...(more).

California Lightning Sprint Car Series Championship Chase Hits the Home Stretch Saturday at Ventura
Torrance, CA — October 13, 2026 — With just two races remaining, the California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, heads to Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway this Saturday night, October 17, for the penultimate round of the 2026 season. At the center of the championship showdown are veteran Jeff Dyer and the series’ leading rookie, Tyler Warner, with a season’s worth of work coming down to the final two nights......(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – October 12, 2026 — Final 2 Showdowns of the Season!.....(more).

Albright Wins Main at Sold-Out Ventura – Michnowicz and Taft Win Championships
Torrance, CA — October 1, 2026 — Longtime Bay Cities Racing Association star Dakota Albright captured the main event while Bobby Michnowicz and David Taft wrapped up championships in front of a sellout crowd last Saturday night at Ventura Raceway. Albright’s victory came in the co-sanctioned California Lightning Sprints/SoCal Lightning Sprints main event. Michnowicz secured his fifth title in the 10-year history of the Western States Lightning Sprint Championship, while Taft became the first-ever champion of the California Clash Series....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 1234
2. Tyler Warner ®, Alpine, CA … 1191
3. Cody Nigh, Camarillo, CA … 1016
4. Jon Robertson, Torrance, CA … 991
5. Liam Coffey ®, San Berardino, CA … 922
6. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … 842
7. Bobby Michnowicz, Oak Hills, CA … 760
8. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 719
9. Peter Benker, Alpine, CA … 519
10. Cody Benker, Alpine, CA … 465

Final California Clash Series Points (CLS vs SCLS)
1. David Taft … 461
2. Jeff Dyer … 450
3. Cody Nigh … 407
4. Peter Benker … 398
5. Brent Sexton … 379
6. Tyler Warner … 378
7. Cody Benker … 376
8. Jon Robertson … 341
9. Shane Sexton … 325
10. Liam Coffey … 297

Final Points 10th Annual Western States Lightning Sprints Championship
1. Bobby Michnowicz … 254
2. David Taft … 237
3. Cody Nigh … 218
4. Jeff Dyer … 215
5. Tyler Warner … 208
6. Jon Robertson … 192
6. Peter Benker … 192
8. Brent Sexton … 190
9. Cody Benker … 181
10. Liam Coffey … 144

Bullring Nationals Final 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 vs BCRA Final Civil War Points
1. Bobby Michnowicz … 507
2. Greg Dennett … 481
3. Liam Coffey … 450
4. Dakota Albright … 390
5. Cody Nigh … 360
6. Aiden Lange … 341
7. Eric Greco … 248
8. Blayden Graham … 231
9. Justin Norton … 219
10. Jon Robertson … 206

Brent Sexton Outdistances the Field to Win California Clash/Western States Championship Series' Openers at Bakersfield
Torrance, CA — September 29, 2026 — Three-time Lightning Sprint Car champion Brent Sexton scored a convincing victory when the California Lightning Sprint Cars and SoCal Lightning Sprint Cars joined forces last Friday night for round #3 of the California Clash Series at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. It was also night #1 of the 10th Annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Championship....(more).

SEPTEMBER 25 BAKERSFIELD RESULTS

CLS and SCLS Join the World of Outlaws This Week — Dakota Albright Wins Civil War Battle, But Bobby Michnowicz Wins the War
Torrance, CA — September 21, 2026 — Longtime Bay Cities Racing Association star Dakota Albright scored his second BCRA vs. Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Series, Quick Change Liquid Energy Civil War main event win of 2026 last Saturday night at Merced Speedway. Despite Albright's two victories, the series championship went to CLS superstar Bobby Michnowicz, who finished sixth in the series closer....(more).

CLS vs BCRA Civil War Points
1. Bobby Michnowicz … 507
2. Greg Dennett … 481
3. Liam Coffey … 450
4. Dakota Albright … 390
5. Cody Nigh … 360
6. Aiden Lange … 341
7. Eric Greco … 248
8. Blayden Graham … 231
9. Justin Norton … 219
10. Jon Robertson … 206

SEPTEMBER 19 MERCED RESULTS

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