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Over the course of the next few weeks, here is a look at what events will be coming to Merced Speedway!

After being delayed earlier this Summer, the Ed Parker Memorial is back on 8/20-21!

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- As 2020 comes to a quick close in California, preparations for the 2021 season are underway and Doug Lockwood and S&S Promotions are pleased to announce that the Al Miller Memorial will take place at Merced Speedway in April paying $5,000 to win for the IMCA Sport Mods. “Really excited to be going to work on the 2021 season, and excited to have another big event on our schedule already,” Doug Lockwood said. “Our entire staff is thankful that Robert and Randy...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- The November 24th and 25th debut of the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series at Merced Speedway is drawing closer, event details and purse information for the 600, Midget Lite and Sprint Car events have been finalized. “Our team at Merced Speedway is really looking forward to this event, and we have been working hard to give it a special feel,” Doug Lockwood said. Tuesday night’s opener will serve as practice night for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- While 2020 has made racing nearly nonexistent at Merced Speedway, the track is pleased to announce another big event on the horizon as the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series will make their first ever appearance at the facility on November 24th and 25th along with 600cc Micro’s and Winged 360’s. “It has been a tough year, but to bring in the ASCS National Tour back in March, and now to get the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series in November is...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- Thursday night Merced Speedway played host to the fourth round of IMCA CA Speedweek pres. By Hoppes Motorsports. An overflowing pit area produced a great night of action that saw Robby Sawyer take top honors with the IMCA Modifieds, Garrett Jernagan keep his perfect week alive as he charged from 10th to pick up his fourth win of Speedwek, and Cody Johnson ride the cushion to score the season opening event for the IMCA Stock Cars. A total of 53 IMCA Modifieds...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- Friday night the lights shined bright at Merced Speedway, as the 2020 season opened on a high note as World of Outlaws Champion, Brad Sweet bested a 51 car Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Field, and shared victory lane with Garrett Corn, and Michael Johnson. In the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour’s first ever appearance at the Merced Bullring, it was California’s own, Brad Sweet, stealing the show. Piloting a newly put together Main Motorsports car, Sweet got the nod...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- Coming off of a great first year at the helm of Merced Speedway, S&S Promotions is set to embark on their second season at the track and that season will open on Friday night March 6th as the Lucas Oil ASCS National Sprint Series comes to town and share the stage with the IMCA Sport Mods and the Mini late Models. Making their first appearance at Merced Speedway the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour will bring a collection of winged sprint car aces from coast to coast...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- A great car count was on hand over the weekend as the curtain came down on Merced Speedway’s 2019 season, and inaugural campaign under S&S Promotions leadership. When it was all said and done, Ethan Dotson, Fred Ryland, Cody Johnson, Dan Myrick, and Riley Jeppesen claimed wins in their divisions. Saturday night 26 IMCA Mod’s checked in for action and when the dust settled it was Ethan Dotson claiming the big win. Dotson was able to beat Dylan Thornton, Tim...more

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Merced, CA)- Bringing the curtain down on their first season at the helm of Merced Speedway, there is still one last S&S Promotions event on the schedule, and it is the John Fore Dirt Nationals on Friday and Saturday night. A full weekend of action will feature the fire breathing IMCA Mods, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Mini Stocks on both Friday and Saturday night, with the ultra-entertaining Mini Late Models joining the fun on Saturday night. This weekend’s Dirt...more