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California Lightning Sprints
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UPDATED 2024 CLS SCHEDULE, posted 02/14/24
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2024 UPDATED CLS RULE BOOK & SPECIFICATIONS
2024 CLS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

CLS POINT STANDINGS (PRIOR TO 4/13 MERCED)
1. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … 382
2. Mike Nigh, Camarillo, CA … 324
3. Eric Greco, Palmdale, CA … 278
4. Connor Speir, Fillmore, CA … 271
5. Bobby Michnowicz, Oak Hills, CA … 254
6. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 250
7. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 248
8. Jon Robertson, Torrance, CA … 246
9. Ryan Dumas, San Diego, CA …198
10. Pat Kelley, Chino, CA … 194


MICHNOWICZ SCHOOLS THE CLS FIELD FOR HIS FIRST 2024 WIN AT THE BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY
(Torrance, CA, March 12, 2024)
After the younger generation won the first two races of the 2023 season, California Lightning Sprint Car Series legend Bobby Michnowicz decided enough is enough and proved the saying “Old Guys Rule” by laying a beat down on the CLS field last Saturday at the Bakersfield Speedway. The 60-year-old lightning superstar jumped into the lead on lap two and led the final 24 laps on “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval.”...(more)

CLS POINT STANDINGS (PRIOR TO 3/9 BAKERSFIELD)
1. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … 254
2. Mike Nigh, Camarillo, CA … 250
3. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 248
4. Ryan Dumas, San Diego, CA … 198
5. Connor Speir, Fillmore, CA … 196
6. Parker Dumas, San Diego, CA … 177
7. Seth Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 174
8. Zate Legend, Riverside, CA … 170
9. Eric Greco, Palmdale, CA … 165
10. Chase Wilson, San Diego, CA … 161


CORRECTED CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SERIES POINTS
(Torrance, CA, March 5, 2024) Correction to the California Lightning Sprint Car Series point standings that were sent out about an hour ago....(more).

AFTER A 16TH PLACE FINISH ON FRIDAY, CONNOR SPEIR COMES BACK TO WIN CLS MAIN AT IMPERIAL
(Torrance, CA, March 5, 2024) After a blown starter relay fuse knocked him out of the main event 24 hours earlier, Connor Speir came back to win the California Lightning Sprint Car Series/SoCal Lightning Sprint main event on Saturday night at the Imperial Valley Raceway. The victory was his second in lightning competition and his first since his rookie year in 2022. This Saturday night the CLS will make its first 2024 appearance at the Bakersfield Speedway....(more).
 

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, March 4, 2024)
What an exhilarating weekend it was at Imperial Valley Raceway! The dedicated team there spared no effort in creating an exceptional racetrack. Communication flowed abundantly, focusing on track conditions and meticulous preparations to optimize the racing surface, even in the face of challenging winds. Collaborating with these remarkable individuals was a pleasure, and the entire program unfolded seamlessly...(more).

MARCH 2 IMPERIAL RACE RESULTS

MARCH 2 IMPERIAL RACE RESULTS

LANGE SWEEPS THE SHOW IN CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT 2023 OPENER AT IMPERIAL
(Torrance, CA, March 2, 2024)
After a phenomenal finish when he placed in the top five in his last seven starts of 2023, Aiden Lange served notice that he is a driver to be reckoned with when he swept the show at the California Lightning Sprint Car Series 30th anniversary season opener at the Imperial Valley Raceway on Friday night. The victory staked him to the series point lead in the rigorous 20-race season...(more).

MARCH 1 IMPERIAL RACE RESULTS


CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS OPEN 30th SEASON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT IMPERIAL
(Torrance, CA, February 27, 2024) The California Lightning Sprint Car Series will kick off its historic 30th season with a pair of races during the California Mid-Winter Fair at the Imperial Valley Raceway this Friday and Saturday, March 1st and 2nd. Joining the CLS for this week’s exciting races will be the SoCal Lightning Sprints. Racing will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 on Saturday. The main event will be 20 laps each night...(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, February 26, 2024)
Get ready to race! The 30th anniversary CLS season is about to get underway. 2 days of excitement at the historical Imperial Valley Raceway for the Mid-Winter Fair. on March 1st and 2nd....(more)

MARCH 23rd CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE AT THE BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY MOVED TO MARCH 9th
(Torrance, CA, February 17, 2024) California Lightning Sprint Car Series president Jon Robertson has announced that due to circumstances beyond the club’s control, the race scheduled at the Bakersfield Speedway on March 23rd has been moved up to March 9th. The remainder of the 2024 schedule remains unchanged......(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, February 14, 2024) Greetings racers, I'm sure everyone is busy getting ready for our first round of the 2024 season with 2 days of fun and frolic at Imperial Valley Raceway on March 1st and 2nd. However I need to interrupt your preparations for an important schedule change.....(more)


CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, January 23, 2024) Time's running out...... get your reservations in for the CLS 2023 Championship Banquet on Saturday February 3rd. Come and receive your awards, bench race, find out what your fellow racers are up to for 2024, engage in airy persiflage and enjoy a nice dinner at Frantones Pizza and Spaghetti Villa in Cerritos.....(more)

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SERIES ANNOUNCES 30TH SEASON SCHEDULE
(Torrance, CA, January 22, 2024) The table has been set for the historic 30th season of racing for Southern California’s premier lightning sprint organization, the California Lightning Sprint Cars. The famous So Cal-based racing club will kick off the new campaign during the annual California Mid-Winter Fair at the Imperial Valley Raceway on March 1st and 2nd. The 20-race schedule will end nine months later at the Bakersfield Speedway....(more)

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, January 15, 2024)
We hope everyone had a great holiday and Chili Bowl season. The time for our 2023 champions banquet is rapidly approaching, get those checks in ASAP. Saturday February 3rd at Frantones Pizza and Spaghetti Villa in Cerritos.....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, December 22, 2023)
Season's Greetings to all! As we all deal with the last minute frenzy of the holiday season I thought I'd send out a quick note to interrupt your own personal chaos and provide you with the links to our 2024 rules and CLS membership forms and a reminder to get your checks in for the 2023 Championship banquet....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, December 11, 2023)
Howdy folks, I am thrilled to announce that we have just completed a fantastic season with over 50 different competitors at 17 races for our 2023 season...(more).
 
MICHNOWICZ PRESENTS HIMSELF WITH AN EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT BY WINNING HIS HISTORIC SIXTH CLS CHAMPIONSHIP

(Torrance, CA, November 18, 2023)
Mere hours before his 60th birthday, legendary Bobby Michnowicz driver gave himself an early present by sewing up his historic sixth California Lightning Sprint Car Series championship. The victory, his sixth in the CLS in 2023, came during the running of the 7th Annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Series championship at the Bakersfield Speedway. It was his fourth win in the first seven years of the event. In addition to capturing the main, and sewing up the CLS title, the longtime racer also clinched the crown in the CLS/POWRi Best of the West Series....(more).

NOVEMBER 17-18 PLACERVILLE RACE RESULTS


FINAL 2023 BEST OF THE WEST STANDINGS

FINAL 2023 CLS POINT STANDINGS

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

 
 
 

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