Calistoga’s Louie Vermeil Classic 9/1 & 2/18 By June Wheeler-Ferreira What a way to spend Labor Day Week-end at one of our most beautiful ½ mile dirt track. There was a lot of hard racing by the Western Midgets and CRA Sprints. We ran with the WRA Vintage Midgets, Sprints and Track Roadsters. The Cage Sprints
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Howard Segur Jr. – racing was in his blood
Howard Segur Jr. a Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) Hall of Fame member passed away on August 18, 2018 at the age of 77. The entire BCRA family is deeply saddened by the loss of this man who was an important part of the history of the club and midget racing in Northern California. The
BCRA Vintage Views – Stockton 99 July 14, 2018
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi gang, well Stockton was a fun Saturday night, was it hot, you bet, but a nice breeze help to keep us a little cooler. We ran with the NCMA, California Hardtops, BCRA Midgets, Gunslingers Wing Sprint Cars. What a great exhibition the Vintage Guys put on for a 12 lap main
BCRA Vintage Views
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Madera Speedway – Gerhardt Classic, 7/7/18 Hi, gang, we the Vintage Guys had fun at Madera. We had a warm up, a 6 lap heat and a 10 lap main. We ran along with 5 other divisions 360 Modifieds, Legends of Kearney Bowl, Wing Sprints, Western US Midgets, BCRA Midgets, The weather
Jack London Bash preview
By Kevin Triplett Fans and members of the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) are looking forward to Saturday July 21st. the date for this year’s Jack London Bash picnic and Hall of Fame induction at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Petaluma California. The annual event will feature at BBQ Tri Tip and chicken lunch prepared
“TOM MANNING MEMORIAL” Vintage Division
At Stockton 99 Speedway, 6/16/18 BCRA Vintage Views by June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi, all, it was a perfect day at Stockton for the Tom Manning Memorial event. Lots of cars, but unfortunately not many Midgets. Things started around 1pm when the pit gates open up. We saw lots of old face’s that came just for
BCRA Vintage Views
BCRA Vintage Views by June Wheeler-Ferreira Madera’s Vukovich Classic – 5/5/2018 Well hello again just a few words about the Vukovich Classic, it’s a special event. The racing went all day long and well into the night. How about 9 different groups of cars at the Vukovick Classic is a special event for Madera and we
2017 Awards Banquet
Bay Cities Racing Association, Inc. 2017 Awards Banquet January 20, 2018 Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Boulevard Stockton, CA 95207 Fresh Green Salad, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Basil Pesto Chicken, Roast Beef Au Jus, Roasted Red Potatoes, Seasoned Fresh Vegetables, Rolls and Butter. Dessert and Fresh Coffee Cocktails – 6:00 to 7:00pm •
Vintage BCRA Midgets – Madera’s Vukovich Classic May 6, 2017
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi all, well the 2nd Madera event is in the books with the vintage guys, car count was a little low, however things worked out OK. The real racers put on a great show as usual guess who won again, Courtney Crone, this girls is fast and very good. We had
Madera Speedway – Vintage Division April 1 2017
Hi gang, well we were off and running, the first race at Madera for 2017 is history. It could not have been a better day the weather was great. The crowd was good and there was a lot of race cars. The pit gate open at 1’clock but everyone finally got in and found a
2016 Awards Banquet
Bay Cities Racing Association, Inc. 2016 Awards Banquet – January 28, 2017 Karl Ross Post American Legion Hall 2020 Plymouth Drive Stockton, CA 95204-7982 Dinner prepared by Angelina’s catering: Fresh Green Salad, Chicken Breast, Tri Tip, and Pasta with Red Sauce, Raviolis, Rolls and Butter. Dessert and Fresh Coffee Cocktails – 6:30 to 7:30pm
9th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic – Calistoga BCRA Vintage
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi, all, well the Vermeil Classic is in the books what a great weekend we had nothing but good racing Saturday and Sunday night. The crowds were great both nights and there was plenty of on track action the weather was good and the track was smooth and fast. A
BCRA Vintage Midgets At Lakeport Speedway Saturday August 13, 2016
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi all, well we had another hot time at Lakeport and I do mean hot on Saturday August the 13th. The weather was in the high 90’s and to top it off there was a big forest fire as I’m sure you are aware of that, smoked was seen at the
First Annual Tom Manning Memorial at Stockton 99 – Vintage Division
By June Wheeler-Ferreira Hi gang, well the BCRA Vintage guys had another fun day at Stockton on Saturday the 6th of August. We had a good spot in the pit area right under the trees just as you come off of the track it was hot, we had a nice breeze to keep us