MADERA, California — The Madera Speedway has long been one of the best race tracks in the Western United States, known for its family friendly environment and its side by side thrilling racing action. But in 2012 the speedway will look much different to the fans and competitors alike as the race track is being completely reworked and repaved, that’s right, the Madera Speedway is getting a makeover!
The Madera Fairgrounds announced the signing of another 5 year agreement (with a 5 year option to renew) with promoter Kenny Shepherd, making this a deal that could run up to 2022. “There’s nobody that’s more passionate about bringing success to the Madera Speedway than Kenny is, he is fully committed and fully invested.” Says Madera District Fair CEO Scott Sample. The Fair has also agreed to resurface the track which they plan to have done prior to the 2012 season. “This is a huge investment on part of the Board of Directors” says CEO Sample. He also stated “It’s a way of showing the Fairs’ commitment and support to auto racing in the central valley”.
“In 2006, it appeared as the Madera Speedway was closed forever, now we fast forward to 2011 and the entire pit area has been rebuilt, including new access roads, new paved pit parking and the new restroom/storage shop for the track. We’ve been working hard on an improvement plan that includes repaving the track and that has now become a reality. I’m very proud to be a part of this rehabilitation of the Madera Speedway, and to do this in such difficult economic times is something really special. It speaks volumes of the strong partnership we have with our Fair Board and their commitment to this race track and what it does for the community” Kenny Shepherd.
The 2012 Madera Speedway season kicks off in March with some highlights being the return of the Lucas Oil Horsepower Nationals, the Vukovich, Gerhardt, and Pombo Classics featuring USAC, BCRA and Super Modifieds, two visits by the Spears Southwest Tour, a Multi-Engine Tractor pull as part of the Harvest Classic, and the season ending world famous Pumpkin Smash!
For more information visit www.racemadera.com.
