Redwood Acres Raceway

2023 Season Banquet Draws Near

1/4/2024

The 2023 season ending banquet for Redwood Acres Raceway is fast approaching. This iteration of the annual event is scheduled on Friday January 19 at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in the Home Economics building. The top three drivers in each class will be honored for their...more

NorCal Legends To Visit RAR Twice In 2024

12/29/2023

Northern California’s top Legends division drivers will be racing at Redwood Acres Raceway on two occasions during the upcoming 2024 season. The NorCal Legend Series will be racing at the Acres on Saturday July 27 and Saturday August 10. The two dates at RAR are part of...more

SRL Tour To Return To RAR In 2024

12/22/2023

For the first time since 2016, the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series will be racing at Redwood Acres Raceway. The west coast’s premiere super late model touring series will visit Eureka’s 3/8-mile paved oval on Saturday July 27 for the fourth time. The SRL first visited RAR...more

Remembering The North State Modified Series

11/5/2023

2023 marked the final season for the North State Modified Series. After 10 seasons and 86 races, the series announced that this would be the final year for the Northern California modified touring series. The NSMS was the first touring series of its kind as prior to the...more

Gunslinger Sprint Cars Headline Back-To-Back Nights Of Racing

5/8/2023

Redwood Acres Raceway

Gunslinger Sprint Cars Headline Back-To-Back Nights Of Racing

Fans of super-fast race cars are not going to want to miss the racing action at Redwood Acres Raceway this Friday May 12 and Saturday May 13. After a very popular visit at the end of the 2022 season, the Gunslinger Sprint Cars will return to Eureka’s 3/8-mile paved oval for two straight nights of competition.

The sprints will be the main attraction for both nights of racing. Friday’s race, sponsored by Danielson Construction will also feature Redwood Acres Raceway’s bomber division. Shafer’s Ace Hardware is presenting Saturday’s event with the Legends division joining the sprint cars. It is expected that more than 20 sprints will show up to this weekend’s races from as far as British Columbia, Canada. Friday night’s winner will earn $5,000 while Saturday’s feature winner will pocket $10,000.

Plenty of money will be on the line this weekend including a special $2,000 bonus should a driver break the all-time Redwood Acres Raceway qualifying track record of 12.870 on Friday or Saturday. The current mark is held by Rebel Jackson, Jr. and was set in a super modified car in the early 90s. Aaron Willison was fast time for the sprints in last September’s race with a 13.102 time. Drivers will be hoping that the cooler May temperatures will increase overall grip and aid in giving their cars additional speed. The qualifying bonus is sponsored by AA Bar And Grill, Eureka Glass Pauli-Shaw Insurance and Redd Family Racing.

Both Friday and Saturday’s races will start a bit later than usual at 6:00 PM while front gates will open at 4:00 PM. Tickets for both nights of racing can be purchased at Automasters in Eureka, Don’s Rent-All in Eureka, McKinleyville Barbershop and JC Auto in Fortuna. Tickets can also be purchased on RacinTheAcres.com or at the gate on race day. Fans that are unable to attend this weekend’s races in person have the option to view them via live stream by visiting RacinTheAcres.tv or SpeedSport.tv.

Submitted By: Matthew Sullivan

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