The SPEARS CARS Tour West series heads to the Stockton 99 Speedway on Saturday June 7, bringing along the best drivers from across the West Coast.
Limited Pro and Pro Late Models presented by Hoosier Racing Tires headline the weekend with over 100 laps between both main events. Also the MMI Legend Tour West, Nor Cal Mini Stocks and NCMA Sprint Cars will take centerstage to bring fans a slam packed evening of racing.
Napa’s Dylan Zampa leads the Limited Pro Late Models points after six races. The 2022 Kulwicki Cup Champion, won at Havasu 95 and got a pair of wins at All American Speedway.
Zampa is trailed by driver No. 36 Parker Malone of Redlands. Malone, who carries sponsorship from UPM Engineering, finished third at this event last season after fighting a tight condition.
In the Pro Late Models, Jace Hale of Manteca leads by 26 points to Bakersfield driver Taylor Mayhew after the race at Kern County Raceway. Both earned solid finishes on Saturday May 31.
The 14-year-old Hale finished fifth and seventh in the two 75 lap main events headlined by Kevin and Keelan Harvick. As for Mayhew, the recorded results of eighth and tenth overall.
Moving to MMI Legend Legends Tour West, Mayhew is locked in a tight battle with Tracy native Brenden Ruzbarsky. Both drivers have earned three wins, but Ruzbarsky leads the points.
He holds an 18-point advantage to Mayhew following the race at Kern County. Ruzbarsky has been successful to start 2025, finishing outside of the top ten in only one of his 13 Legend races.
As for the Nor Cal Mini Stocks, Stockton’s own Ethan Rumsey is the defending winner. Rumsey snuck past Manteca driver Joe Flowers on the final lap after engine issues slowed Flowers down.
Rumsey closed the gap to points leader and fellow Stockton native Lelani Sprenkel in the points. Sprenkel now leads by seven points over Rumsey and Natalie Harper, another Stockton driver.
Fair Oaks native Tony Hunt is the most recent NCMA Sprint Car event victor. The third generation racer and stunt driver is second in USAC Championships behind only AJ Foyt.
Hunt took home the trophy by 1.605 seconds in the 30-lap main event, beating Mauro Simone of Fresno and Antioch’s Dan Gonderman. After two races this season, Hunt leads the points by 11.
Pit gates open for drivers and crew members at 1 p.m. while admission gates open at 5 p.m. The opening ceremonies will start at 6 p.m. with main event racing to follow.
Adult tickets for the season opener can be purchased for $25 at the front gate. Ages 11-15, seniors and military members with a valid ID can get tickets for $20.
The Stockton 99 Speedway is now offering a $70 Family 4 Pack. This package covers the price of admission of two adults and two Jr. tickets.
Children under the age of 10 and parking at all Stockton 99 Speedway events are free. Check out the Stockton99.com website for the full schedule and more information.
Photo Credit: Marc Miramontez
Photo Caption: The SPEARS CARS Tour West series heads to the Stockton 99 Speedway on Saturday June 7, bringing along the best drivers from across the West Coast.