Congrats to 2011 Champs

Crowning of the 2011 Champions this Saturday and Rookie of the Year Junior Sprint Champion Ryan Delisle Rookie of the Year Garrett Twitty Restricted 600 Champion Bryce Volpa Rookie of the Year Giovanni Scelzi Non-Wing Champion Koen Shaw Super 600 Champion Mitchell Faccinto Rookie of the Year Ben Worth     A true apology to John Collins for our error listing him as Rookie of the Year for Super 600.  He is a true talent and former Champion at...

2012 Plaza Park Raceway Schedule released

The first draft of the 2012 race schedule is on the schedule page.  Another great schedule for racers and fans! Highlighting the schedule are special events like the Outlaw Nationals, Super 600 Nationals Using the Trophy Cup format and Turkey Night! This years Super 600 Nationals Points winner will win a minimum of $3,000 as of now and hopefully this will grow! I have made some minor adjustments to our first draft to accommodate Lemoore Raceway as they have...

Brayden Perry & Bryce Eames get First Wins

On a great night at Night two of Turkey Night (11/19), Brayden Perry scored his first win in a micro by edging out Gio Scelzi at the line in the Restricted 600 Main. Scelzi and Kyler Shaw were battling up front most of the race, but Perry found the fast line and passed both drivers in one lap to grab the lead. Scelzi made it close by missing the point by less than 6 inches. This was a much...

Plaza Banquet This Saturday January 21st

The Plaza Park Raceway awards banquet is scheduled for January 21st from Noon til when we get done.  This will be a casual gathering to celebrate surviving yet another race season! Price will be $25 per person which includes dinner and drinks.  We will hand-out awards and discuss upcoming changes to the rules and procedures at Plaza Park Raceway. Go to the “Message Board” under the “Media” tab to print the registration  form.   Contact Scott for more info....

Turkey Night 2 Tonight! Baker kids, Serale, Shaw and Elaison take night 1

Another great night of racing tonight at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park.  Gates open at 4:00 with racing at 5:30! After a great night of racing last night, tonight should be even better for the teams and fans! Last Nights Winners: Super 600: Cory Elaison-Visalia, Ca Restricted 600: Kyler Shaw-Fresno, Ca Junior Sprint: Kaden Serale- Lodi, Ca Sr. Mini Dwarf: Dylan Baker Jr. Mini Dwarf: Kaylyn Baker  

Yes We Are Racing! Turkey Night Season Friday and Saturday

Yes we are racing! No rain! The Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park Season Finale is our annual “Turkey Night” being held Friday and Saturday November 18th-19th. Three classes of racing both nights, with full programs both nights!!! We are also asking those that can bring a non-perishable canned food item for donation to a local food bank to help more people have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Friday Gates Open at 5:00, Racing at 6:00 Saturday Gates open...

SUPER 600 NATIONALS GOES TO SCELZI

With the “Trophy Cup” Style Format being used for the first time in Micro action there was battles all over the track. The Shaw brothers, Koen and Kyler dominated Friday’s action with Kyler winning the premiminary night in the restricted 600 giving him a pole position start for Saturdays $600 to win main event. Brother Koen piloted his 88K PMP Chassis to his first ever Super 600 main event win at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park. Going into Saturday the top 8...

SUPER 600 NATIONALS THIS WEEKEND!!!

Two great nights of racing!  Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st is the Super 600 Nationals.  With a points earning battle where the highest in points after two days wins $2000!!! A great format based off the famous Trophy Cup Sprint Car event at Tulare Thunderbowl will be used for this unique event. Restricted 600′s race both nights with Saturdays winner taking home the big prize.  Junior Sprints battle it out on Friday only with Non-Wing 600′s on...

THE KINGS ARE HERE! NEW CHAMPS CROWNED

A great points season has come to an end and we have NO repeat Champions.  Just shows you the competition level at Plaza Park Raceway. Our New Champions are: Junior Sprint:  Ryan Delisle Restricted 600:  Bryce Volpa Super 600: Mitchell Faccinto Our Non-Wing Champion will be determined after our October 14t Event.

Final Points Race this Friday!!!

The final points race of 2011 is this Friday. Three classes will be on the card. With Jr. Sprints, Restricted 600′s and Super 600′s battling it out. Mitchell Faccinto hold a slight advantage over his brother Michael in Super 600′s, Young Ryan Delisle is looking to wrap up the Junior Sprint class. And who can forget the Restricted 600 with all the drama and excitement. It’s anybodies championship! Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 6:30!

Giant Chevrolet Classic next Up on Friday September 9th

The Giant Chevrolet Classic, named for our generous Title Sponsor, is going to be held Friday September 9th! Please comeo join us FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH For a night of action and fun.

FRIDAY NIGHT RACING UNDER THE LIGHTS 8/26

Great night of racing for al divisions.  Our Winners are: Jr. Mini Dwarf Kabe McClenney Sr. Mini Dwarf Tony Lamas Jr. Sprint Ryan Delisle Restricted 600 Giovanni Scelzi Super 600 Dyan Black Full results to be posted soon.

FRIDAY AUGUST 12TH-RACING HEATS UP AT PLAZA PARK

Visalia, Ca. August 12, 2011 By Paul Vetter             Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park returned with a regular show Friday night on the quick 1/5 mile clay oval.  Five divisions of cars raced with class winners Dominic Scelzi, Buddy Shepherd, Tyler Stidham, Kyle Peterson and Kabe McClenny celebrating in victory circle.             Super 600 micro sprint action saw Koen Shaw lead the first pair of laps of the thirty lap event from the front row before Scelzi took...

July 29th Costco Night at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park

BY Paul Vetter                 Following a mid summer hiatus of nearly one month, Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park returned with a five class race offering Friday night.  The regular Super 600, Restricted 600 and Junior Sprints were joined by Mini Dwarfs racing in a pair of age classes.                 All twenty two Super 600 micro sprints in attendance started their 30 lap feature event.  Pole sitter Garrett Netto outgunned fellow front row starter Michael Faccinto, overall champion of...

Super 600 Nationals New Format

We are race fans first and promoters a distant 2nd.  So we want to see some of the best racing possible. With this said we are going to use a familiar format to Sprint Car fans and use a format very similar to the Trophy Cup.  This is a points based format that makes everytime you take the track it means something.  The Saturday main is fully inverted with the high points person starting 24th and low points starting...

Stidham, Scelzi and Faccinto Budweiser Outlaw Nationals Champs

Fans watched a great night of racing Friday with 4 divisions. After introducing Mini Dwarfs last race with just 2 cars, we had 8 solid cars show up this time out. This will grow into a great class. Tyler Stidham and Bryson Bernal battled all 20 laps over who would walk away Budweiser Outlaw National champ. Stidham made a last turn pass in his PMP Junior Sprint to win. Young Giovanni Scelzi won 12 lap last man standing dash...

June 3rd Has a few new faces in Winners Circle

After a late start to the night, the officials and drivers all worked hard to make sure the night went off smooth and still had things done shortly after 10:00 For the first time in his Junior Sprint career, young Cole Danell drove his #5 Quaker State Junior Sprint to the KRC Victory Circle by holding off points leader Ryan Delisle.  Passing lap traffic towards the end of the race was a challenge, but he held his composure. In the...

Racing is Back on June 3rd!!

After a short break, Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park will be back in action Friday June 3rd.  Gates will open at 5:00 and racing at 6:30. With points chases still too close to call, the racing will be fierce!  As teams prepare for the Budweiser Outlaw Nationals on June 24th. Tickets are just $8 adult, $5 seniors and $3 for students (17 and under).

Tachi Palace Shootout goes to Scelzi, McKay, Delisle and Shaw

Another great night of racing in the books and what a weekend.  Junior Sprint: 8 Year Old Ryan Delisle dominted the weeknd with a sweep of the Junior Mains both Friday and Saturday earning the bonus for combined points and extending his points lead. Restricted 600:  Rookie Dahne Lynn Mckay comes up big with two impressive wins back to back.  The wins move her up to 3rd in points behind class leader Buddy Shepherd and 2nd in points Giovanni...

Night one of Tachi Shootout in the books now on to TONIGHT!

A great crowd was on hand at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park for night one of the Tachi Palace Shootout.  4 Divisions put on great racing. Non-WIng:  Koen Shaw from Fresno, Ca drove his PMP Chassis to the Winners Circle to extend his points lead. Junior Sprints: Ryan Delisle continued his dominance of the class but not without a fight from Michael Wagner who battled young Delisle lap after lap. Restricted 600:  Rookie Dahne Lynn McKay made some...

Tachi Shootout next up for Giant Chevrolet Raceway

Two full nights of racing are up this weekend with a special two-night event Friday May 13th and Saturday May 14th. 4 Classes will battle it out with two complete racing programs over two nights with bonus money for the top points in all 4 classes. The Tachi Shootout has become a great event over the years and features some of the best racing of the year.  Come on out and enjoy great family fun at an affordable price....

May 6th boasts great racing

Season point event number four at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park found Michael Faccinto (Super 600), Bryce Volpa (Restricted 600) and Ryan Delisle (Junior Sprints) capture feature events Friday night.  The well orchestrated event on the fast 1/5 mile clay oval featured micro sprint racing action at its very best.             Faccinto’s win in the 30 lap Super 600 came at the expense of all other drivers as the veteran started on the favored pole spot by virtue...

SPECIAL NIGHT AT GIANT CHEVROLET RACEWAY 5/6

Tickets for this night will be reduced!! Just $4 for Adults, $2 for Senior and $1 for Students 17 and under!!! A way of saying thanks to the fans that come out and support any outdoor entertainment during these tough times!

Delisle, Shepherd and Dunkeirken score big wins

Returning to action following a week off, Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park presented three classes of micro sprint and junior sprint racing action on the quick 1/5 mile clay oval.  Feature winners included Heath Duinkerken (Super 600), Buddy Shepherd (Restricted 600) and Ryan Delisle (Junior Sprints).             The twenty four car Super 600 main event for 30 laps found front row starter Michael Faccinto lead the first pair of laps.  Duinkerken took over the top spot on lap...

Race #3 Friday April 29

Round 3 of the 2011 Point Chase at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park is this Friday night.  With different winners in each of the first two races in every class except the Restricted 600 class, 2011 is shaping up to be a very competitive year. The slogan “If you can win here you can win anywhere” couldn’t be more fitting with the too Micro drivers in the Western United States showcasing their talent for the fans. gates open...

Great night of Racing At Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park

By Paul Vetter; Returning to racing action following last weeks rainout, Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park presented the penultimate event in the King of California series for micro sprints on the quick 1/5 mile clay oval.  Four classes competed with feature wins going to Trent Carter (Super 600), Koen Shaw (Non Winged 600), Buddy Shepherd (Restricted 600), and Ryan Delisle (Junior Sprints) at the Friday night show.  Junior Sprints raced first with only eight of the ten entrants...

FRIDAY 4/15 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS-KING OF CALIFORNIA ROUND 4

After Mother Nature had her way last Friday, we are excited about having our night of Champions on Friday April 15th.  Celebrating our 2010 Champions while bringing 4 classes of intense racing to the fans. Gates open at 5:00 with racing getting under the way at 6:30. Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park…If you can win here, you can win anywhere!

Night of Champions Friday April 8th!

Please come out and enjoy a great night of racing and see our 2010 Champions get honored in front of friends, family and fellow racers. Full night of racing with 4 classes.

King of California Opener: Faccinto, Shepherd, Stidham and Collins open year in style

A beautiful night at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park.  I don’t think the weather could have been any better.  With opening night excitement all over the pits it was anyones night. Michael Faccinto made it very clear he meant business in 2011 with a decisive win in the Super 600 main event.  In his brand new Pace Chassis, Faccinto looks very hard to beat. In the Restricted main, former Jr. Sprint champ Buddy Shepherd got back to his winning ways with...

Opening Night Tonight 4/1!!!

It has been a cold wet winter but now it is time to get out and enjoy the weather and some racing!  Track Management have been hard at work these past weeks trying to get rid of the part time lake at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park. “We have been working hard on this place, the first race is always a challenge, but worth every minute” commented Don Chambers after climbing off the tractor.  “Opening night is always...
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Opening Night Friday April 1st!!!

After a long break I know we are all ready for some racing!  With one of the wettest winters in recent history the Sun is out and we should have great weather for our Friday Night opener. With several new faces slated to make their debuts at Giant Chevrolet Raceway in 2011 we are very excited to see everyone at the races!! Pits open at 3:00 with the front gate opening at 5:00 and Racing at 6:30. Adults $8,...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2010 CHAMPIONS

JR SPRINT: GIOVANNI SCELZI RESTRICTED 600 JOHN COLLINS SUPER 600 RICHARD VANDER WEERD

Congrats to 2011 Champs

Posted 17 Jan 2012 in Featured News

Crowning of the 2011 Champions this Saturday and Rookie of the Year Junior Sprint Champion Ryan Delisle Rookie of the Year Garrett Twitty Restricted 600 Champion Bryce Volpa Rookie of the Year Giovanni Scelzi Non-Wing Champion Koen Shaw Super 600 Champion Mitchell Faccinto Rookie of the Year Ben Worth     A true apology to John Collins for our error listing him as Rookie of the Year for Super 600.  He is a true talent and former Champion at Plaza Park Raceway.  

2012 Plaza Park Raceway Schedule released

Posted 22 Dec 2011 in Featured News

The first draft of the 2012 race schedule is on the schedule page.  Another great schedule for racers and fans! Highlighting the schedule are special events like the Outlaw Nationals, Super 600 Nationals Using the Trophy Cup format and Turkey Night! This years Super 600 Nationals Points winner will win a minimum of $3,000 as of now and hopefully this will grow! I have made some minor adjustments to our first draft to accommodate Lemoore Raceway as they have worked their schedule around the 360 Wing Sprint Car schedule which limits Saturday’s they can run. We are trying to work together as much as we can.  We both understand there are times we can not be 100% on the...

Brayden Perry & Bryce Eames get First Wins

Posted 04 Dec 2011 in Featured News

On a great night at Night two of Turkey Night (11/19), Brayden Perry scored his first win in a micro by edging out Gio Scelzi at the line in the Restricted 600 Main. Scelzi and Kyler Shaw were battling up front most of the race, but Perry found the fast line and passed both drivers in one lap to grab the lead. Scelzi made it close by missing the point by less than 6 inches. This was a much deserved win for the driver of the 14B. Bryce Eames won his first main in the Junior Sprint Main in front of his family and Friends. And Dominic Scelzi Made a statement by winning the Super 600 Main showing he...

Plaza Banquet This Saturday January 21st

Posted 28 Nov 2011 in Featured News

The Plaza Park Raceway awards banquet is scheduled for January 21st from Noon til when we get done.  This will be a casual gathering to celebrate surviving yet another race season! Price will be $25 per person which includes dinner and drinks.  We will hand-out awards and discuss upcoming changes to the rules and procedures at Plaza Park Raceway. Go to the “Message Board” under the “Media” tab to print the registration  form.   Contact Scott for more info. 2011 AWARDS BANQUET PLAZA PARK RACEWAY AND KINGS SPEEDWAY SATURDAY JANUARY 21ST Noon til whenever! IN THE ROSE ROOM AT THE KINGS FAIRGROUNDS   Come join us for a night of fun and information as we celebrate the accomplishments of...

Turkey Night 2 Tonight! Baker kids, Serale, Shaw and Elaison take night 1

Posted 19 Nov 2011 in Featured News

Another great night of racing tonight at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park.  Gates open at 4:00 with racing at 5:30! After a great night of racing last night, tonight should be even better for the teams and fans! Last Nights Winners: Super 600: Cory Elaison-Visalia, Ca Restricted 600: Kyler Shaw-Fresno, Ca Junior Sprint: Kaden Serale- Lodi, Ca Sr. Mini Dwarf: Dylan Baker Jr. Mini Dwarf: Kaylyn Baker  

Yes We Are Racing! Turkey Night Season Friday and Saturday

Posted 05 Nov 2011 in Featured News

Yes we are racing! No rain! The Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park Season Finale is our annual “Turkey Night” being held Friday and Saturday November 18th-19th. Three classes of racing both nights, with full programs both nights!!! We are also asking those that can bring a non-perishable canned food item for donation to a local food bank to help more people have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Friday Gates Open at 5:00, Racing at 6:00 Saturday Gates open at 4:00 with racing at 5:00      

SUPER 600 NATIONALS GOES TO SCELZI

Posted 03 Oct 2011 in Featured News

With the “Trophy Cup” Style Format being used for the first time in Micro action there was battles all over the track. The Shaw brothers, Koen and Kyler dominated Friday’s action with Kyler winning the premiminary night in the restricted 600 giving him a pole position start for Saturdays $600 to win main event. Brother Koen piloted his 88K PMP Chassis to his first ever Super 600 main event win at Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Plaza Park. Going into Saturday the top 8 cars in Super 600 were separated by just 20 points.  With Koen Shaw leading the way.  After heat races the points started to tighten up with Heath Duinkerken heading into the main with a slight advantage going into the main. ...

SUPER 600 NATIONALS THIS WEEKEND!!!

Posted 27 Sep 2011 in Featured News

Two great nights of racing!  Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st is the Super 600 Nationals.  With a points earning battle where the highest in points after two days wins $2000!!! A great format based off the famous Trophy Cup Sprint Car event at Tulare Thunderbowl will be used for this unique event. Restricted 600′s race both nights with Saturdays winner taking home the big prize.  Junior Sprints battle it out on Friday only with Non-Wing 600′s on both Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 6:30

THE KINGS ARE HERE! NEW CHAMPS CROWNED

Posted 21 Sep 2011 in Featured News

A great points season has come to an end and we have NO repeat Champions.  Just shows you the competition level at Plaza Park Raceway. Our New Champions are: Junior Sprint:  Ryan Delisle Restricted 600:  Bryce Volpa Super 600: Mitchell Faccinto Our Non-Wing Champion will be determined after our October 14t Event.

Final Points Race this Friday!!!

Posted 16 Sep 2011 in Featured News

The final points race of 2011 is this Friday. Three classes will be on the card. With Jr. Sprints, Restricted 600′s and Super 600′s battling it out. Mitchell Faccinto hold a slight advantage over his brother Michael in Super 600′s, Young Ryan Delisle is looking to wrap up the Junior Sprint class. And who can forget the Restricted 600 with all the drama and excitement. It’s anybodies championship! Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 6:30!

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