{"id":9631,"date":"2025-08-04T19:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=9631"},"modified":"2025-08-04T19:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:59:53","slug":"red-hawk-casino-night-brings-championship-drama-to-placerville-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/events\/red-hawk-casino-night-brings-championship-drama-to-placerville-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hawk Casino Night Brings Championship Drama to Placerville Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Gary Thomas<\/strong>
August 4, 2025 \u2013 Placerville, California<\/em><\/p>\n

As the summer heat peaks, so does the intensity on the quarter-mile clay oval of Placerville Speedway. This Saturday, August 9, the famed track on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds will host Red Hawk Resort + Casino Night<\/em>\u2014the second-to-last points race of the 2025 season\u2014and the stakes couldn\u2019t be higher.<\/p>\n

Only eight points<\/strong> separate the top four drivers in the Thompson\u2019s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car<\/strong> standings, making this weekend\u2019s event pivotal in the race for the track championship.<\/p>\n

Leading the charge is Modesto\u2019s Tony Gomes<\/strong>, who has delivered a steady campaign behind the wheel of the C&M Motorsports No. 7c, notching two victories and seven top-five finishes. Nipping at his heels is Austin Wood<\/strong>, last year\u2019s Rookie of the Year, just one point back<\/strong>. Wood, driving the CR Wood Motorsports No. 2a, has impressed with speed in qualifying and multiple ADCO Driveline Fast Time Awards\u2014yet is still chasing his first win of the season.<\/p>\n

Veteran racer Andy Forsberg<\/strong>, who briefly led the points, suffered a mechanical failure while leading last weekend and now sits tied with Gomes for most top-five finishes. He\u2019s hoping to bounce back in the Pacific Highway Rentals No. 92. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Chance Grasty<\/strong> of Suisun City lurks just eight points behind in fourth<\/strong>, fresh off his first career win during SCCT Speedweek.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are getting down to the wire on the season but still have some pretty large events remaining at Placerville Speedway,\u201d said Promoter Scott Russell<\/strong>. \u201cOur entire staff looks forward to Red Hawk Casino Night on Saturday… We hope everybody can make it out and help us finish the season in style.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Model<\/strong> division, Rod Oliver of Yuba City<\/strong> has stretched his lead to 27 points, looking to claim his first track title. Over in the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks<\/strong>, Oakley\u2019s Nick Baldwin<\/strong> continues his dominant streak, targeting a record-setting sixth consecutive title<\/strong> and seventh overall<\/strong>. He currently holds a 35-point advantage over challenger Kevin Jinkerson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Beyond the championship drama, fans will enjoy a full night of family-friendly entertainment thanks to event sponsor Red Hawk Resort + Casino<\/strong>, located just off Highway 50 in nearby Shingle Springs. Named Sacramento\u2019s Best Casino<\/em>, Red Hawk now features The Apex<\/em>, a high-tech arcade and entertainment center with bowling, VR, karting, and more.<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/strong> for Saturday\u2019s Red Hawk Casino Night are General Admission<\/em>\u2014$18 for adults, $16 for seniors, military, and teens (12\u201317), $8 for kids 6\u201311, and free for children 5 and under. Advance sales and more details are available at EventSprout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gates open at 4:00 p.m.<\/strong>, with the pit gate<\/strong> opening at noon<\/strong>, pit meeting<\/strong> at 4:30<\/strong>, and cars on track at 5:15<\/strong> for hot laps, qualifying, and main events. The Hirst Home Team Happy Hour<\/strong> features live music and discounted beer until 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

For fans unable to attend in person, CaliDirt.TV<\/strong> will provide live flag-to-flag coverage<\/em> of the event and every Placerville Speedway points race this season.<\/p>\n

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