CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION OCTOBER 15, 2026. THE CHECKERED FLAG IS GETTING CLOSER... AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! Yeah, we know... we've still got TWO California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC races left before we close the books on the 2026 season. But the offseason will be here before you know it, and that means it's almost time for one of our favorite traditions of the year... -- BANQUET TIME! --  Mark Your Calendars! The California Lightning Sprints 2026 Awards Banquet is set for: Saturday, February 6, 2027 6pm Frantone's Pizza & Spaghetti Villa Cerritos, California After a season filled with slide jobs, photo finishes, heartbreaks, victories, and unforgettable memories, we'll come together to celebrate the racers, teams, sponsors, families, and fans who made the 2026 season one to remember. We'll honor our champions, recognize our top performers, share some laughs, relive the biggest moments of the season, and celebrate the incredible camaraderie that makes the California Lightning Sprints family so special.  Tickets: $40 per person Mail Checks To: California Lightning Sprints 24325 Crenshaw Blvd. #146 Torrance, CA 90505 Whether you parked in Victory Lane, battled through adversity, turned your first laps, worked on the crew, sponsored a car, or cheered from the grandstands, this night is for YOU! So finish out the season strong, circle February 6th on your calendar, and get ready for an evening of great food, championship celebrations, bench racing, and plenty of sprint car stories as we salute another incredible year of California Lightning Sprints competition! The racing may stop for the winter, but the memories last forever. We'll see you at the banquet! Stay tuned... the official 2026 Awards Banquet flyer will be hitting the green flag soon! California Lightning Sprints • Presented by Motor City GMC (310) 367-9050