California Lightning Sprints

The April 18 Event at Bakersfield Has Been Moved to May 2

	MAY 2: BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KERN Bakersfield, California

	MAY 30: VENTURA RACEWAY Ventura, California

	JUNE 13: VENTURA RACEWAY Ventura, California

UPDATED California Lightning Sprints Schedule

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – April 22, 2026 — Greetings, racers! The California Lightning Sprints, presented by Motor City GMC, are excited to announce the addition of a brand‑new two‑day race weekend to our schedule. On August 7, we’ll be racing at Plaza Park Speedway in Visalia, followed by August 8 at Lemoore Jet Bowl....(more).

California Lightning Sprints Schedule Update
Torrance, CA — April 14, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprints race originally scheduled for April 18 at Bakersfield Raceway has been moved to Saturday, May 2, with the event staying at the same track....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – April 14, 2026 — California Lightning Sprints Schedule Update...(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – April 13, 2026 — Race fans, listen up! After an exciting night at Santa Maria Speedway, the California Lightning Sprints are rooling into Bakersfield Speedway and we are ready to put on another incredible show!...(more).

California Lightning Sprints Welcome Quick Change Liquid Energy as Official Energy Drink of the Series
Torrance, CA — April 11, 2026 — Torrance, CA — The California Lightning Sprints, proudly presented by Motor City GMC, are excited to announce a dynamic new partnership with Quick Change Liquid Energy, which will serve as the official energy drink of the series....(more).

Grant Sexton Storms to First CLS Win Since 2023 On Easter Eve At Santa Maria
Torrance, CA — April 6, 2026 — Making his first start in the Brian Fonseca/Samantha Sproull Savage Racing #3F, Grant Sexton outdistanced the field in the 21-lap Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event on Easter Eve at Santa Maria Speedway. The victory was the 21-year-old racer’s first CLS triumph since a March 24, 2023, thriller at the original Bakersfield Speedway....(more).

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 447
2. Brent Sexton … 413
3. Tyler Warner ® … 393
4. Jon Roberston … 376
5. Aiden Lange … 371
5. Liam Coffey ® … 371
7. Shane Sexton … 340
8. Braydin Collie … 332
9. Cody Nigh … 327
10. David Taft … 224

APRIL 4 SANTA MARIA RESULTS

American Racer Tire Southwest
CLS Teams - American Racer will be at Santa Maria on Saturday. If the teams need tires, please reach out with any specific sizes and they'll put them on the truck Saturday.

APRIL 4 SANTA MARIA NOTES

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Jeff Dyer … 352
2. Aiden Lange … 345
3. Cody Nigh … 327
4. Brent Sexton … 316
5. Tyler Warner … 287
6. Jon Roberston … 284
7. Liam Coffey … 262
8. David Taft … 224
9. Peter Benker … 221
10. AJ Bender … 216

Cody Nigh Ends Seven-Year Drought with Emotional Ventura Triumph
Torrance, CA — March 24, 2026 — Two days after the passing of his grandmother, Cody Nigh scored an emotional victory in the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series last Saturday night at the Ventura Raceway. It was the popular driver’s first win in seven years....(more).

MARCH 21 VENTURA RESULTS

Lange Leads Title Charge as CLS Invades Ventura’s “Commotion by the Ocean”
Torrance, CA — March 16, 2026 — After a week off, the California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, returns to action this Saturday night, March 21, for round #3 of its 32nd season at its home track, Ventura Raceway. The famous track is located adjacent to the breaking waves of the Pacific Ocean on the Ventura County Fairgrounds....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – March 16, 2026 — ************* special notice from our friends at American Racer ************** Dear CLS Teams, After the Imperial race we have heard that many of the CLS teams will need tires for this Saturday.....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – March 16, 2026 — HEY FOLKS — THE MOMENTUM ROLLS STRAIGHT TO THE BEACH! Fresh off a successful two‑day show at Imperial Raceway, the California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC are bringing the heat to the coast this Saturday, March 21st, as they return to Ventura Raceway for their first appearance of the season....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings
1. Aiden Lange … 252
2. Jeff Dyer … 235
3. David Taft … 224
4. Peter Benker … 223
5. Shane Sexton … 216
6. Braydin Collie … 206
7. Cody Benker … 195
8. Brent Sexton … 189
8. Cody Nigh … 189
9. AJ Bender … 189

CLS vs SCLS California Clash Points
1. Aiden Lange … 252
2. Jeff Dyer … 235
3. David Taft … 224
4. Peter Benker … 223
5. Shane Sexton … 216
6. Braydin Collie … 206
7. Cody Benker … 195
8. Brent Sexton … 189
8. Cody Nigh … 189
9. AJ Bender … 189

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