SPRINT BOATS BACK AT ST. JOHN SATURDAY

Sprint boats race at Webb’s Slough in St. John, Washington

Sprint boats race at Webb’s Slough in St. John, Washington. Photo by Jeff Halstead

Webb’s Slough 2023 winners in the 400 Class #27 “Preventing Insanity” with driver Leighton Lillie and navigator Cody Holzer both of Lewiston, Idaho are expected to be in the field for the second and final sprint boat race of 2024 taking place Saturday, Aug. 24 at Webb’s Slough in St. John, Washington. A field of 33 boats in three classes are expected to compete.

Adult ticket $40 (pre-purchase online price), youth ticket $15, ages 5 & under are free.

Raceday gate price: Adult $45. Tickets are always sold Saturday at the gate. Visit www.WebbsSlough.com for further information.

There is more than just racing with a Friday night Show & Shine in downtown St. John from 4-6:30 p.m. On Saturday will-call gate opens 8 a.m. and admission gates 9 with racing at 10. A live band, “Tone Sober,” will perform on the terraces after the awards ceremony Camping opens Thursday at 10AM, passes are $40 for the entire weekend.

SPOKANE’S BROWN WINS 5TH ANNUAL OLGA’S CALIFORNIA DREAM 100

Story by Steven Blakesley

MADERA, CALIFORNIA (August 17, 2024) – Spokane, Washington’s Andy Brown won fast-time, overcame a 20-car inversion, and stormed to victory lane in the MAVTV-televised Olga’s California Dream on Saturday night at Madera Speedway. The fifth annual event attracted over 40 Mini Stock participants to the pit area for the 100-lap grind on the one-third mile speedway.

“This is awesome. I’ve won a couple late model races in the Northwest but this awesome,” Brown said. “Can’t thank everybody enough. I’ve got the best friends and family. I can’t believe it!”

Despite a furious challenge from Brad Rhoads of Pasco, Washington, Brown held the lead as they darted in and out of lapped traffic. Brown won by a car length followed by Rhoads, Camron Jeske of Spokane, Gary Cagle of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Rupert.

“I was getting tired; I’m not going to lie. It’s pretty good when the car is good like that,” Brown said.

2023 runner-up Cody Parenteau of Lakeside led the opening lap of the 24- car feature. 2023 winner Drew Crenshaw of Nampa, ID took the lead on lap two. Colton Schultz of Spokane, winner of the fast-dash, went up in smoke for a caution on lap eight.

Joe Flower of Stockton got sideways in front of the pack on the restart but everyone avoided him with the race staying green. Crenshaw led the field into lapped traffic on lap 16. Casey Jeske of Spokane led the Jeske three-car assault when he advanced to second. Jeske then seized the lead on lap 32.

Crenshaw suffered a flat right front tire and lost laps in the infield. Terry Armstrong of Spokane, the inaugural Olga’s race winner, faltered from fourth position. The No. 168 of Mitch Jeske closed in on his son Casey and took the lead on lap 42. A huge fire underneath the hood of Idaho’s Mike Anderson brought out a red flag on lap 44 and brought the race to its scheduled halfway break six laps early. Andy Brown had advanced to fifth by that point.

Casey Jeske retook the lead on lap 46 before a caution for Flower’s car suffering a fire. Justin Carson of Utah and Parenteau tangled in turn one for a caution on lap 49.

Brown started rolling the outside line and took over third on lap 52. Then Mitch Jeske dropped out of the race on lap 56. Brown continued to roll, sweeping past Casey Jeske to lead lap 59. Parenteau and fifth-running Bryce Rupert clashed in turn one to set up a shootout final 28 lap segment for the feature.

Madera Racing on MAVTV airs Monday nights at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern. Check www.MAVTV.com for program listings.

Andy Brown celebrates victory at the Olga’s California Dream 100 at Madera Speedway.


The Spokane Mini-Stock team of Andy Brown made their long trek to Central California and Madera Speedway worthwhile by winning the fifth annual Olga’s California Dream 100, Aug. 17. Photo by Jake Scarbrough

OUTLAWS TAKE OVER AT QLISPE

Robin Roberts Racing takes the win at the Street Outlaws event at Qlispe Raceway Park.

Qlispe Raceway photos

The national touring Street Outlaws group attracted one of the biggest crowds in years to Qlispe Raceway Park in Airway Heights, Aug. 18. They watched Robin Roberts Racing score the invitational back-to-back wins in the RJ Race Cars - ProCharger Superchargers entry.

NEEDING A SHOWER AT NORTHPORT

Noerthport Intl. Raceway photo

Those attending the Aug. 18 mud bogging event at Northport International Raceway got all they bargained for — and needed a shower too — following a pass by this participant.