HANFORD, California — The 2011 season for the Golden State King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series will conclude in a big way on Saturday October 15 at the Cotton Classic in Hanford and will feature some special activities during the weekend.
"On Friday night October 14 the “Race for the Cure” will then be held at the Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia with adult tickets , students and kids six and under free. "
The Cotton Classic will mark the 16th and final event of the year for the Golden State King of the West Series and wraps up the inaugural season under the leadership of Rio Vista resident Dan Simpson.
The weekend will kick off on Thursday night October 13 with the Downtown Hanford Farmers Market from 6pm to 9pm. Live bands and fun will be had by all so stop on by the Farmers Market and enjoy the festivities.
On Friday night October 14 the “Race for the Cure” will then be held at the Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia with adult tickets $8, students $3 and kids six and under free.
On Saturday afternoon a spaghetti feed will be offered in the patio area of the grandstands at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in support of Breast Cancer awareness with donations encouraged. The feed will start at noon and run until 2pm. Donations go to Adventist Health Breast Care Center.
Later that night the Golden State King of the West Sprint Cars will take to the lightning fast 3/8 mile clay oval to cap the 410 Winged Sprint Car season in Northern California. Going into the evening Tim Kaeding has a stranglehold on the title, but there are several intriguing battles behind him.
Evan Suggs holds a firm grip on second in the points, however, third place Brent Kaeding is just 15-markers up on Jonathan Allard. The best race to watch will be the fight for fifth in the standings, where Jason Statler, Willie Croft and Andy Gregg are all just 10-points apart.
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