David Love and his Ferrari participated in the first CSRG event over 40 years ago and have been active CSRG participants ever since.
The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) kicks off its 45th season at Infineon Raceway this weekend, March 31-April 1.
Vintage car racing will take center stage in Sonoma with more than 150 vintage race cars set to grace the road course over the weekend. Fans can expect to see Sports Racing, Formula and Production Sports Cars from the 1930s through the early 1970s. The groups will consist of many well-known marques including Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Corvette and Jaguar.
The event will feature open practice on Friday, with vintage racing slated for the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course on Saturday and Sunday.
Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Admission is $25 per day or $40 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE. A portion of proceeds from the event weekend will benefit the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway.
CSRG returns to Infineon Raceway, Oct. 6-7, for the CSRG Charity Challenge. CSRG has contributed more than $500,000 to Sonoma County youth organizations through Speedway Children’s Charities since 2002.
For more information on the Classic Sports Racing Group, visit www.csrgracing.org.
Hillary Will from Fortuna, CA qualified in the 9th spot with a 3.847 at 312.50 mph. Hillary was eliminated in the first round on Sunday by Spencer Massey and is in 16th place in the points.
Robert Hight from Alturas, Funny Car Champion at the 2012 Arizona Nationals
Funny Car
Robert Hight from Alturas, CA qualified in the 3rd spot with a run of 4.057 at 313.66 mph. He then defeated Blake Alexander, Ron Capps, Jack Beckman and finally Johnny Gray. It was Robert’s second victory of the season, the 25th of his career, and his first win ever at the historic Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville.
“I’ve won Indy, and I’ve won races at home in Pomona, but next to Indy, our biggest event, this is where you want to win,” said Hight, who moved to second in the points standings and now trails series leader Mike Neff by seven. “You don’t want to retire and not have a Gatornationals win. That’s two in a row, that’s huge and a great way to start the season.” Robert is now in 2nd place in the 2012 Points Standings.
Jeff Diehl from Monterey did not race, and is in 21st place in the points.
Brian Thiel from Pleasant Grove has not raced yet.
Karen Stoffer from Minden, Nevada qualified 7th with a run of 6.894 at 192.58 mph. Karen lost in the 2nd round on Sunday to Hector Arana Jr., and is now in 7th place in the season’s points standings.
Katie Sullivan from Corning, CA, was in an accident during testing for the Gatornationals and destroyed her bike.
Charles Sullivan from Corning, CA failed to qualify but ran a 7.302 at 179.49 mph.
Here are the race results for Northern California Drivers competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Truck, and the K&N Pro Series during the past week.
Kyle Larson from Elk Grove, CA finished 9th in his first race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend. Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 31st, the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway.
Matt Crafton from Tulare is currently in 21st place in the points standings.
Mike Skinner from Susanville is 30th in the points standings.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 17th, Widow Wax 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 31st, Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 150 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway.
Kyle Larson, the 19 year-old USAC Champion from Elk Grove, finished in 9th place after qualifying 6th in his first start in the series.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West
Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend. Upcoming Race: Saturday, April 14th, the Toyota/NAPA 150 at Havasu 95 Speedway.
Derek Thorn from Lakeport, is in 5th place in the 2012 points standings.
Eric Holmes from Escalon, the 3-time Champion, is in the 8th spot in the points.
Ryan Philpott from Tracy, is in the 16th position in the points standings.
Brady Flaherty from Wilton, is in 21st place in the points to start the year.
Dylan Hutchison from Fair Oaks: The 17 year-old rookie is currently in 23rd in the 2012 standings.
Trevor Cristiani from Ukiah: Another 17 year-old rookie, is in 25th place after the first race.
Justin Funkhouser from Paradise: Justin starts the year in 28th place in the points.
Jack Sellers from Sacramento:The 67 year-old veteran racer and team owner struggled in the first race of the year and is in the 29th spot in the standings.
NASCAR Nationwide Series
Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 17th, the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 24th, the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.
T.J. Bell from Sparks, NV started 33rd and raced to a 34th place finish after being involved in a wreck. T.J. is still 21st in the Nationwide points standings.
Scott Speed from Manteca: Scott qualified in the 22nd position and finished 41st after a vibration caused him to drop out after just 6 laps.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Last Weekend’s Race: Sunday, March 18th, the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Upcoming Race: Sunday, March 25th, the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.
A.J. Allmendinger from Los Gatos qualified in the 2nd spot and finished in 17th place, after leading 54 laps. A.J. moved up 4 spots, and is now in 26th place in the points standings.
Jeff Gordon from Vallejo started 4th, finished 35th and lead one lap. Jeff dropped 6 spots to 23rd in the points standings.
Note: Please let us know if there are other drivers from Northern California who compete in NASCAR either by leaving a comment or emailing us at tnewey@norcalcarculture.com.
