California Lightning Sprints

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CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – December 1, 2025 — California Lightning Sprints – 2025 Season Wrap-Up...(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Series Points
1. Aiden Lange 1691, 2. Drake Cardey 1637, 3. Jeff Dyer 1543, 4. Zate Legend 1543, 5. Braydin Collie 1495, 6. Bobby Michnowicz 1401, 7. Leland Day 1276, 8. Jon Robertson 1162, 9. Eric Greco 1093, 10. Cody Nigh 1054, 11. Hunter Kinney 552, 12. Bruce Douglass 546, 13. Greg Dennett 507, 14. Roland Smith 430, 15. Matt Land 367, 16. Jason Schostag 310, 17. Brent Sexton 268, 18. Robb Pelmear 265, 19. Cody Dayton 245, 20. T.J. Smith 224

Lange Wins Championship and Bender Wins Main at Bakersfield California Lightning Sprint Finale
Torrance, CA — December 1, 2025 — Aiden Lange drove his number 13 machine to a strong second-place finish in the 20-lap 9th Annual West Coast Lightnings Championship on Tuesday night at Bakersfield Speedway, situated inside Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The runner-up effort behind USAC/CRA standout AJ Bender was more than enough for Lange to clinch the 2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, championship. The race, part of the Jason Leffler Memorial alongside the USAC National Midget Series, was streamed live on Flo, giving the CLS and its drivers worldwide exposure...(more)

NOVEMBER 25 BAKERSFIELD RACE RESULTS

Lange and Cardey to Decide 2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Championship at Bakersfield
Torrance, CA — November 19, 2025 — The California Lightning Sprint Car Series presented by Motor City Buick/GMC will conclude its 31st season when championship hopefuls Aiden Lange and Drake Cardey square off on Tuesday, November 25th, in the 9th Annual West Coast Lightning Sprints Championship at Bakersfield Speedway, located inside Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The event is part of the Jason Leffler Memorial. Spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m., with racing scheduled for 5:00...(more).

November 25th, 9th Annual West Coast Lightning Sprints Championship Poster

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Series Points
1. Aiden Lange … 1561
2. Drake Cardey … 1509
3. Zate Legend … 1467
4. Jeff Dyer … 1436
5. Bobby Michnowicz … 1374
6. Braydin Collie … 1373
7. Leland Day … 1184
8. Jon Robertson … 1102
9. Eric Greco … 1058
10. Cody Nigh … 992

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – November 10, 2025 — Racers, this is it — the grand finale! The 2025 California Lightning Sprints season is roaring toward its epic conclusion, and Motor City GMC is fueling every electrifying second! ...(more)

OCTOBER 25 VENTURA RACE RESULTS

2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Championship Comes Down to Final Two Races
Torrance, CA — October 22, 2025 — It all comes down to this! The 2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series (CLS) championship is heading for a nail-biting finish, with just two races left to decide it all. The first showdown happens this Saturday night, October 25th, when Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway hosts another night of high-speed thrills by the breaking waves of the Pacific Ocean...(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Torrance, CA – October 20, 2025 — Racers, the countdown is ON! ...(more)

Bobby Michnowicz Makes it Three California Lightning Sprint Car Wins in a Row at Ventura
Torrance, CA — October 7, 2025 — Seven-time champion Bobby Michnowicz continued his late-season surge by making it three straight victories, outpacing the field in last Saturday night’s Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event at Ventura Raceway. The triumph marked his third consecutive win, ninth top-five, and tenth top-ten in as many starts this season....(more)

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Series Points
1. Aiden Lange … 1481
2. Drake Cardey … 1383
3. Zate Legend … 1366
4. Jeff Dyer … 1299
5. Braydin Collie … 1269
6. Bobby Michnowicz … 1239
7. Leland Day … 1097
8. Eric Greco … 1058
9. Jon Robertson … 1005
10. Cody Nigh … 872

OCTOBER 4 VENTURA RACE RESULTS

Lange Carries 99-Point Lead Over Cardey Into Final CLS Races of 2025
Torrance, CA — September 30, 2025 — The 31st season of the California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, charges into the home stretch this Saturday night, October 4th, when the tour returns to the Ventura Raceway. Heading into the showdown on the scenic oval by the Pacific, Aiden Lange holds a 99-point cushion over rookie standout Drake Cardey. Spectator gates at the beachside track swing open at 3:30 p.m., with racing set to fire off at 5:30.....(more).

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS:
1994 Tony Everhart, 1995 Gary Sexton, 1996 Rob Sczymczak, 1997 Jon Rahe, 1998 Chris Rahe, 1999 Brent Sexton, 2000 Greg Bragg, 2001 Greg Bragg, 2002 Greg Bragg, 2003 David Cardey, 2004 Keith Janca, 2005 Johnny Bates, 2006 Donny Gansen, 2007 Shane Rossen, 2008 Brent Sexton, 2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr., 2010 Jarrett Kramer, 2011 Tim Brown, 2012 Bobby Michnowicz, 2013 Stephen Limon, 2014 Bobby Michnowicz, 2015 Bobby Michnowicz, 2016 Bobby Michnowicz, 2017 Bobby Michnowicz, 2018 Jarrett Kramer, 2019 Jarrett Kramer, 2020 No Award, 2021 David Gasper, 2022 David Gasper, 2023 Bobby Michnowicz, 2024 Bobby Michnowicz, 2025 Aiden Lange