Because Mother Nature is having a hard time discriminating between Winter and Summer, Stockton 99 Speedway felt it was better to error on the cautious side and has decided to cancel and reschedule the SRL Race that was to be run on Saturday, June 4th. The Race Date has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 18th, same time/event schedule. However, due to the change, the Ford Focus Midgets have been canceled on this particular race card along with the Legends of the Pacific, the Legends due to a scheduling conflict. Not to worry, though, because a tentative date has been set aside for rain-out, make-up races which will fall on July 30th.
So, on June 18th, the new lineup for the event will be as follows: SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series Late Models, Western Late Models, Super Stock, Bombers and Mini Cup. Please take note, however, there will be no Heat Races that night. We will go straight from Trophy Dashes into the Main Events. We will post more information as it becomes available in the next week or so.
Also, there will be Wedding Bells Chiming in the Breeze as Stockton 99 Speedway’s own Richard Reese ties the knot with his lovely bride-to-be, Kelly Collins. This is going to be a great night of entertainment, so please don’t forget to mark those calendars.
The New Stockton 99 Speedway is located at 4105 N. Wilson Way, ¼-mile west of Highway 99. For more information on tickets and times, please contact the Speedway Office at (209)466-9999 or visit their Website at www.stockton99.com.
The New Stockton 99 Speedway is sponsored by Jackson Rancheria Casino Hotel, California Welding Supply, Budweiser, Alamo Alarm and Stockton Hampton Inn and Suites and Lodi Holiday Express.
The New Stockton 99 Speedway Media Release
Media Relations – David Holman
Jared Williams of Herald, CA on the track at Delta Speedway in Stockton.
Nineteen year old Jared Williams from Herald, CA is ready to begin his 2nd season in the 600cc Multi Class of Micro Sprint Car racing at Delta Speedway in Stockton. He will be joined this year by his younger sister, Rachel who will be competing in the 600cc 3/4 Restricted class. Jared is coming off an outstanding rookie season in which he won, Rookie of the Year, the “Class Act” award, and finished in 3rd place in the points standings. He ended the year strong, winning heat races and finishing 3rd and then 2nd in the Main event on the last two weeks of racing. For the year, Jared had 5 heat race wins and 8 Top 5’s in Main events.
Jared Williams - 2010 Rookie of the Year - Delta Speedway
Jared started racing when he was 12 years old in quarter midgets in the AQMA at Prairie City Off Highway Vehicle State Park. He raced quarter midgets for 5 years, winning several series championships and setting numerous track records. Later, he was joined by his sisters Rachel and Kaylee, and for a time, little brothers Levi and Nick. Jared’s parents, Larry and Judy Williams have really made this a family affair, which is one of the cool things about racing. Almost every famous race car driver talks about how great it was racing with their fathers or brothers or sisters when they started out. Most talk about the sacrifices and support of their mothers in allowing them to progress in a very expensive sport.
Nick, Kaylee, Jared, Rachel & Levi Williams racing Quarter Midgets.
I recently had a chance to ask Jared some questions about his racing career thus far.
Q: Do you remember your first win? JW: Sure, it was my 3rd race ever, when I was 12. We got to the track and I kept spinning out. We were new to the sport and didn’t really know how to set up the cars yet. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. Then a more experienced driver took my car out and spun out as well, so it wasn’t just me. They helped my Dad make some adjustments on the car and we went out and won the race. I have been hooked on racing ever since.
Q: What do you like about racing? JW: The competitiveness of all the drivers and the skill it takes to drive race cars. Also, the road trips and being with so many friends that are like you and understand what it takes to drive race cars.
Q: What don’t you like? JW: That’s a tough one, but probably just wrecking and getting hurt.
Q: Where will you race this year? JW: At Delta Speedway in Stockton, and then some races in Visalia, Lemoore and Dixon.
Q: Why is your car number 36? any special reason? JW: Actually, no special reason, like most drivers I just liked the number and not too many other drivers have that one so I picked it.
A young Jared Williams in a flamed Quarter Midget race car.
Q: What is your favorite kind of racing? JW: World of Outlaws sprint cars, but I like all racing, each has its own type of skill.
Q: What is your favorite cars to drive? JW: I’ve liked every car I’ve driven, but my favorite was the asphalt 360 sprint car.
Q: Are you a race fan? JW: I’m a big race fan of all kinds of racing, there’s no racing that I don’t like.
Q: Who is your favorite driver or drivers? JW: Jimmie Johnson is the man!
Q: Would you want to race other kinds of cars? JW: Yes, I would race anything and everything, if I could.
Q: How far do you want to go in racing? How long do you want to race? JW: I want to race as long as I can, if I can race till I die, I will be. I would like to make it to the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series or NASCAR.
Jared Williams from Herald, CA at Delta Speedway's Play Day in April 2011
On April 16th, Delta Speedway held a “Play Day” which is like a test session. It allows teams to bring their out their cars, run some laps and prepare for the upcoming season. According to Jared, it went well, the car was fast and he can’t wait to go racing.
The season begins Saturday night at Delta Speedway. Hot laps are at 5:00pm and racing starts at 6:00pm. Delta Speedway is located on the San Joaquin County fairgrounds on the corner of Charter Way and S. Airport Way in Stockton.
My thanks to Jared Williams for allowing me to get to know a little more about him and teaching me about Micro Sprint Car racing at Delta Speedway.
Due to all the rain, the previously rescheduled Fall Classic from last year has had to be rescheduled again to June 26th. So, this season will start before last season is officially completed. A little out of order but some things are out of our control.
Stockton 99 Speedway will open her gates to get the 2011 Season up and running on April 2nd when Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel presents Jackson Rancheria Night at the Races featuring the Super Stocks in Twin 40’s, Basically-4-Cylinders, Pro-4 Modifieds, Legends of the Pacific, and Enduro Series Race #1. This promises to be a great kick-off to the Season, so you won’t want to miss this one.
Pit Gates open and registration begins at noon with practice commencing at 2:00 PM. The Grandstands open at 4:00 PM with qualifying set for 4:00 PM and green flag racing slated for 6:00 PM.
Ticket prices for the evening will be as follows:
General Admission (16+) $15
Juniors (11-15) $10
Kids 10 & Under FREE
Seniors (60+) $10
Military (W/ Military ID) $10
Family $40
(2 General + 2 Junior’s)
FRIDAY PRACTICE: Open Testing. All Divisions welcome on April 1st for Friday Night Oval
Testing. In an effort to keep costs down for the fans and drivers with the rising costs of
operations, it has become necessary to keep the grandstands closed on practice day.
Pit Gates Open 3:30pm
3:30pm Pre-Tech
4:30pm – 8pm Practice
Open Testing Day
The New Stockton 99 Speedway is located at 4105 N. Wilson Way, ¼-mile west of Highway 99.
For more information on tickets and times, please contact the Speedway Office at (209)4669999
or visit their Website at www.stockton99.com.
The New Stockton 99 Speedway is sponsored by Jackson Rancheria Casino Hotel, California Welding Supply, Budweiser, Alamo Alarm and Stockton Hampton Inn and Suites and Lodi Holiday Express.
The New Stockton 99 Speedway Media Release – 3-22-2011 Media Relations – David Holman
