Redwood Acres Raceway

NorCal Legends And Upstate Modifieds Visit RAR This Weekend

7/22/2026

Race three of the 2026 season at Redwood Acres Raceway is set for this Saturday. Zabel Trucking will present the evening’s event which will feature the first of two visits for both the NorCal Legend Series and the Upstate Modified Series. Local bombers, mini stocks and the...more

Barnwell Takes Big Win In Jim Walker Fair Classic

6/21/2026

Eureka, CA (June 21, 2026) – The grandstands were packed Saturday night as Redwood Acres Raceway hosted the first running of the Jim Walker Fair Classic. The Mid-City Motor World Late Models ran a two-segment feature, each 48 laps in length in honor of the Ferndale racing...more

Big Money On The Line For Jim Walker Fair Classic

6/17/2026

Eureka, CA (June 17, 2026) – North Coast race fans will be treated to two days of motorsports action this Saturday and Sunday during the annual Redwood Acres Fair. Saturday will feature the Mid-City Motor World Late Models Jim Walker Fair Classic. The Upstate Bomber...more

Redwood Acres Raceway Announces 2026 Hall Of Fame Class

6/16/2026

Eureka, CA (June 15, 2026) – Redwood Acres Raceway is proud to announce five new inductees into the raceway’s Hall Of Fame. They are Bob Britt, Bill Schmitt, Mark Baldwin, Rick Harper and Tim Marsh. Sr. The inductees will be honored this Saturday June 20 at the Jim Walker...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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