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This Saturday Only: Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with Live Racing, Music, and Mini Donkeys at Placerville Speedway

Anrak Night at Placerville Speedway: Thrilling Dirt Track Racing Returns May 10

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
May 7, 2025
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This Saturday Only: Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with Live Racing, Music, and Mini Donkeys at Placerville Speedway

This Saturday Only: Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend

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PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Placerville Speedway is set to ignite the track this Saturday, May 10

The evening promises high-octane action featuring the Thompson’s Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks, Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models, and BCRA Lightning Sprints.

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Adding a special touch to the Mother’s Day weekend, all attending mothers will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift basket brimming with goodies. Fans can also enjoy live music and a happy hour presented by Hirst Home Team from 4 to 6 p.m., and have the unique opportunity to take photos with mini donkeys during the event.

“We had a great Nor*Cal Posse Shootout last weekend and are looking forward to Anrak Night this Saturday,” said Promoter Scott Russell. “Anrak Corp. has been an amazing partner here at Placerville Speedway over the last several years. After this show, we also take a couple of weeks off, so hopefully the fans will come and pack the stands on Saturday. Make sure and bring mom out as well to create some special memories at the racetrack.”

Anrak Corporation, celebrating nearly 50 years in business, is a State of California Certified Small Business operating across California, Nevada, and Oregon. The family-owned company specializes in various milling services to meet diverse customer needs. Placerville Speedway

Race Highlights:

  • Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars: Ten-time track champion Andy Forsberg leads the standings, having secured a victory at the season opener and a runner-up finish on April 5. Rising star Austin Wood has consistently placed fourth or better in every Placerville race this season and aims for his second career victory this weekend.

  • Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks: Ryan Peter from Rio Linda has won the last two events and seeks a third consecutive victory. Six-time track champion Nick Baldwin currently tops the standings after three events.

  • Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models: Ray Trimble clinched the season opener, with Matt Micheli and Tyler Lightfoot completing the podium.

  • BCRA Lightning Sprints: Hunter Kinney dominated the main event on March 22, securing a decisive victory.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, May 10EventSprout+5Placerville Speedway+5Placerville Speedway+5

  • Location: Placerville Speedway, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667

  • Gates Open: Pit gate at 2 p.m.; front gate at 3 p.m.

  • Happy Hour: 4–6 p.m. with live music and discounted beverages.

  • Racing Starts: 6:30 p.m.

Ticket Information:

  • Adults: $18

  • Seniors (62+), Military, Juniors (12–17): $16

  • Children (6–11): $8

  • Children (5 and under): Free

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online via EventSprout.

For those unable to attend in person, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. Fans can subscribe monthly or purchase single-event access at CaliDirt.TV.

Placerville Speedway, celebrating its 60th anniversary, is located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit Placerville Speedway or call 530-344-7592.

Upcoming Events:

  • Friday, May 30: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Davy Thomas Memorial – Prelude to the Bradway

  • Saturday, May 31: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | 34th Annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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