GRIDLEY, Calif — The Westcar Late Model Series is proud to announce its 2009 racing plans, which will consist of a nine date, 16 race schedule at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif.
All American Speedway hosted the Westcar Late Model Series in its debut season in 2005, setting the stage for what has been a historic and exciting five year run for the series.
The series is known for having some of the best in the Western Late Models division, and the straight-shooters at the series have offered up a substantial purse and a $14,000 points fund.
A unique format will be the western-style shootouts, with several “Twin Magnum .44” events, where the races will be 44 laps instead of 50 laps.
Westcar Series championship contenders will be able to take their best 10 finishes in the race for the Westcar title.
The series set marks for having Hispanic, female, and rookie champions in its first three campaigns, before witnessing popular veteran driver Brian Koski win the 2008 championship in a stunning three-way tie.
History will be made again in 2009 with the unique format of the Westcar Late Model Series. The Westcar Series stars all run carrying NASCAR licenses.
This allows drivers an opportunity to chase not only the prestigious $14,000 points fund with the Westcar Series, but also compete for NASCAR points.
The format proved to be beneficial at Altamont Raceway Park in 2008, where the track crowned Jason Gilbert the NASCAR State Champion. Bobby Hodges of Carson City, NV earned co- runner-up honors in Westcar while also finishing in the top-250 in the national NASCAR rankings.
Returning back to All American Speedway puts many former Westcar stars into play. Drivers such as 2005 champion Byron Gonzales, 2006 champion Shannon Mansch, 2006 runner-up Gary Glenn, and 2007 champion Jarred Beddow all were present at recent Roseville meetings.
The 2009 Westcar Late Model Series trail kicks off on March 21st with the non-points All American Speedway Open Showdown, followed by its first points paying event on March 28.
Westcar Late Model Series rules will be integrated with the All American Speedway rule book.
