LAKEPORT — The Northern California Racing Association begins its 42nd year of promoting auto races at the Lakeport Speedway on Saturday night with the start of the “King of the Hill Challenge Series.” The series includes events at both the Lakeport and Ukiah speedways.
The 2007 season opener on Saturday features the modifieds, mini-stocks, bombers, bonus bombers and Pro-4 modifieds. The evening begins with the race fans choosing the best appearing car in all five divisions at 6:45 p.m. Racing starts at 7:15 p.m.
The April 15 pre-race playday suggests that a big field of cars is expected for Saturday”s event.
“We had 21 bombers practicing on playday,” Lakeport Speedway manager Nadine Strauss said. “It was the biggest turnout in a single class that we”ve seen in a long time.”
Veteran driver and track manager Bob Strauss will be debuting his new two-seater modified Saturday night. Although modifieds cannot have passengers during regular competition, Strauss plans to offer rides to interested parties throughout the season.
Strauss joins other modified drivers in the “King of the Hill Challenge Series” at both race tracks.
Speedway gates open Saturday at 5 p.m. For more information, call the speedway office at 274-2844.
