California Lightning Sprints

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	JUNE 13: VENTURA RACEWAY Ventura, California

	JUNE 27: MERCED SPEEDWAY Merced, California CLS vs BCRA Civil War Race (Non Points)

	JULY 4: SANTA MARIA SPEEDWAY Santa Maria, California

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)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – MAY 31, 2026 — What an incredible night of racing at Ventura Raceway last night! We’re truly grateful to all the drivers and teams who made it out. It was one of those picture-perfect “chamber of commerce” evenings—beautiful beach weather, a track in top-notch condition, and fans treated to an outstanding lineup of the very best Lightning Sprint cars and drivers in California...(more).

MAY 30 VENTURA RESULTS

California Lightning Sprints Stage First of Two Straight Ventura Races This Saturday
Torrance, CA — May 26, 2026 — After a three-week break, the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series returns to action this Saturday night, May 30th, at the famous Ventura Raceway for the first of two consecutive races at the track known as “The Commotion by the Ocean.”...(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – MAY 18, 2026 — Saturday, May 30th, the California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC head to the beach for their next race at Ventura Raceway....(more).

CLS Lands Quick Change Liquid Energy Deal; Series Schedule Expands with New August Doubleheader
Torrance, California — May 4, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprint Car Series is charging full throttle into the remainder of the 2026 season with a major new partnership and an expanded schedule. Series officials have announced that Quick Change Liquid Energy has been named the official energy drink of the California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick GMC....(more).

MAY 2 BAKERSFIELD RESULTS

California Lightning Sprints Race to Bakersfield for Explosive Round Five Battle
Torrance, California — April 28, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprint Car Series roars back into Kern County this Saturday night, May 2nd, when Motor City Buick/GMC presents the first of two 2026 appearances on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The event marks round five of the CLS season, and if the first four races are any indication, fans are in for another wide-open battle....(more).

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).

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