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Wiesz Wins Night One; Jones Captures Gold on Night Two

Silver Dollar Speedway Phone: (530) 350-7275 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wiesz Wins Night One; Jones Captures Gold on Night Two Chico, CA (Sept 7, 2019) …. Shawn Jones of San Jose won the 20-lap Dwarf Car finale on Saturday night of the 66th Gold Cup Race of Champions. Jones took the lead for good on lap 13. Up to that point the race was led by Shawn Whitney and Ryan Winter. Whitney led until lap eight. Winter took control on nine. On the next [...]

How Sweet it Is

Silver Dollar Speedway Phone: (530) 350-7275 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE How Sweet it Is by Nick Graziano Chico, CA (Sept 5, 2019) …. The clamor of 24 Sprint Cars in a gladiatorial battle at Silver Dollar Speedway faded into the calm Northern California night. Several minutes later a new clamor slowly elevated outside the quarter-mile track. “Brad Sweet. Brad Sweet. Brad Sweet! Brad Sweet! Brad Sweet!” Fans chanted the California-native’s name like a posse honoring a warrior’s victory. Sweet out dueled fellow Californians, Tim Kaeding and Shane [...]

Single Day Gold Cup Tickets on Sale Thursday Morning

Silver Dollar Speedway Phone: (530) 350-7275 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Single Day Gold Cup Tickets on Sale August 15th Chico, CA (Aug 12, 2019) …. The Fastest Four Nights of dirt track racing, the 66th Gold Cup Race of Champions, is quickly approaching. The traditional event showcases the best winged sprint car drivers over four consecutive nights at the famed Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. This can’t miss event begins Wednesday September 4th and runs through Saturday September 7th. Gold Cup single day reserved, and [...]

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Single Day Gold Cup Tickets on Sale August 15th

Silver Dollar Speedway Phone: (530) 350-7275 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Single Day Gold Cup Tickets on Sale August 15th Chico, CA (Aug 12, 2019) …. The Fastest Four Nights of dirt track racing, the 66th Gold Cup Race of Champions, is quickly approaching. The traditional event showcases the best winged sprint car drivers over four consecutive nights at the famed Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. This can’t miss event begins Wednesday September 4th and runs through Saturday September 7th. Gold Cup single day reserved, and [...]

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USAC/CRA Sprint Car Results

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 6, 2018 – Chico, California – Silver Dollar Speedway – “Gold Cup Race of Champions / Bullet Impressions California Sprint Week” WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 4, Alexander-13.865; 2. Chris Gansen, 4G, Gansen-14.055; 3. Chase Johnson, 68, Thomas-14.105; 4. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-14.165; 5. Danny Faria Jr., 42, Cheney-14.168; 6. Michael Faccinto, 8, Richardson-14.210; 7. Colby Copeland, 16A, Copeland-14.313; 8. Koen Shaw, 88K, Shaw-14.364; 9. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-14.416; 10. [...]

Eliason Wins Platinum Cup

Cory Eliason Wins Inaugural Platinum Cup BY: Troy Hennig (Chico, CA) 9/6/18…Kingsburg sprint car driver Cory Eliason piloted the McCollochs RV Repair No. 17 to the win during the 30-lap Platinum Cup main event Thursday night at Silver Dollar Speedway. Eliason picked up his second career win at Silver Dollar Speedway. His first win came in 2016. Forty-six-winged sprint cars entered the second night of the Gold Cup. The 30-lap main event saw Jace Vander Weerd jump out to the early lead. [...]

Plenty of Good Seats Available for Friday Night Gold Cup

Friday night will feature the World of Outlaws first appearance of the season at Silver Dollar Speedway.  The historic Gold Cup is excited to host the Greatest Show on Dirt.  The World of Outlaws will be joined by the Dwarf Cars.  The Gold Cup ticket office will be open from 9am – 4 pm tomorrow.  The office is located behind the main grandstand at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.  You can also call to reserve tickets. Silver Dollar Speedway Address: 2343 Fair [...]

Tim Kaeding Ends Six Year Drought at Chico

Tim Kaeding Ends Six Year Drought at Chico BY: Troy Hennig (Chico, CA) 9/5/18…Tim Kaeding led all 30-laps to win the Civil War main event during the first night of the 65th Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway. The last time Kaeding had been to victory lane at Chico was August 18, 2012. With the win, Kaeding now has 57 career triumphs at Silver Dollar Speedway. Kaeding lit up the track in turn four with post-race victory donuts [...]