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	AUGUST 7: PLAZA PARK RACEWAY Visalia, California CLS vs BCRA Civil War Race (Non Points)

	AUGUST 8: LEMOORE JET BOWL RACEWAY Lemoore, California CLS vs BCRA Civil War Race (Non Points)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – July 21, 2026 — Get Ready for the Bullring Nationals! The CLS/BCRA Civil War Series rolls into the highly anticipated Bullring Nationals for Races #2 and #3 of the series!....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – July 13, 2026 — Get Ready — The Bullring Nationals Are Coming!
The CLS/BCRA Civil War Series heads to the Bullring Nationals for Races #2 and #3!...(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

Jeff Dyer Wins Third CLS Main of 2026 and Extends Championship Lead
Torrance, CA — July 6, 2026 — Racing California Highway Patrol officer Jeff Dyer scored his third win of the season when Motor City Buick/GMC presented the California Lightning Sprint Car Series at the Doug Fort Memorial last Saturday night at Santa Maria Speedway. The victory allowed Dyer to stretch his championship lead to 73 points over rookie Tyler Warner as the series reached the halfway point of its 2026 campaign...(more)

BCRA’s Greg Dennett Wins First Civil War Race of 2026 — CLS Drivers Place Second Through Fourth
Torrance, CA — June 30, 2026 — Greg Dennett, the defending Civil War Series champion, scored the victory when the California Lightning Sprint Car Series presented by Motor City Buick/GMC visited Merced Speedway for the first CLS vs. BCRA Civil War race of 2026 last Saturday night. CLS drivers Bobby Michnowicz, Aiden Lange, and rookie Liam Coffey placed second through fourth. The CLS returns to action this Saturday, July 4, at the Doug Fort Memorial at Santa Maria Speedway...(more).

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 790
2. Tyler Warner ® … 725
3. Aiden Lange … 720
4. Liam Coffey … 671
5. Jon Robertson … 581
6. Cody Nigh … 563
7. Brent Sexton … 413
8. Bobby Michnowicz … 364
9. Shane Sexton … 340
10. Braydin Collie … 332

CLS vs BCRA Civil War Points
1. Greg Dennett … 135
1. Bobby Michnowicz … 135
3. Aiden Lange … 130
4. Dakota Albright … 117
4. Liam Coffey … 117
6. Mike Nigh … 109
7. Justin Nortin … 101
8. Hunter Kinney … 93
8. Bryan Key … 93
10 Kyndal Barstow … 28

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – June 29, 2026 — Attention racers! Get ready! The July 4th Doug Fort Memorial is coming in hot to Santa Maria Speedway, and this is one you do NOT want to miss! It’s a full-throttle, edge-of-your-seat showdown featuring your California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC, joined by the thunderous USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and the lightning-fast USAC Western States Midgets. Expect nonstop action on the track!....(more).

JUNE 27 MERCED RESULTS

The California Lightning Sprint Car Series Heads to Merced for First Civil War Race of 2026
Torrance, CA — June 23, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprint Car Series presented by Motor City Buick/GMC heads north this Saturday night, June 27, to Bryan Lockwood’s Merced Speedway to kick off the annual Civil War Series. It will be the first of four races in the 2026 series, matching the stars and cars of the CLS against the Bay Cities Racing Association....(more).

Aiden Lange Takes a Nail-Biter for His First Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series Win of 2026
Torrance, CA — June 15, 2026 — Aiden Lange, the defending Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series Champion, scored his first win of the 2026 campaign when he held off current point leader Jeff Dyer last Saturday night at Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway. The fight for the lead produced one of the most exciting battles in the 32-year history of the CLS....(more).

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 790
2. Tyler Warner ® … 725
3. Aiden Lange … 720
4. Liam Coffey … 671
5. Jon Robertson … 581
6. Cody Nigh … 563
7. Brent Sexton … 413
8. Bobby Michnowicz … 364
9. Shane Sexton … 340
10. Braydin Collie … 332

JUNE 13 VENTURA RESULTS

Motor City Buick/GMC Presents the California Lightning Sprint Cars at Ventura Raceway on Saturday
Torrance, CA — June 8, 2026 — This Saturday night, June 13, Motor City Buick/GMC will present round #7 of the California Lightning Sprint Car Series at Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway. The race will be the third of six appearances at Ventura for the 32-year-old club this season. It will also be the second consecutive CLS event at the picturesque oceanside oval and the series’ final visit there before returning on September 26....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – JUNE 8, 2026 — After an electric, edge-of-your-seat show last time at Ventura Raceway, it’s time to crank things up even higher and do it all over again this weekend! With picture-perfect beach weather, a fast and racy track, and the best drivers ready to throw down, the stage is set for another unforgettable night of high-octane excitement. Let’s fire those racecars up, pack the stands, and deliver another world-class show this Saturday night, June 13, at Ventura Raceway—you won’t want to miss a second of the action!.....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 656
2. Tyler Warner ® … 603
3. Aiden Lange … 583
4. Jon Robertson… 559
5. Liam Coffey ® … 558
6. Cody Nigh … 454
7. Brent Sexton … 413
8. Shane Sexton … 340
9. Braydin Collie … 332
10. Peter Benker … 327

Bobby Michnowicz Becomes Sixth Different California Lightning Sprint Car Series Winner in First Six Races of 2026
Torrance, CA — June 2, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprint Car Series G.O.A.T., Bobby Michnowicz, became the sixth different winner in six races last Saturday night in a show presented by Motor City Buick/GMC at Ventura Raceway. Drivers in the tough, star-studded 16-car field had combined to win 14 different lightning sprint car championships over the years....(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