LAKEPORT, Calif. – Auto racing returns to the Lakeport Speedway Oct. 15 through 17 with the 21st running of the “KXBX October Classic.”

This special event will feature nine divisions of race cars in a three-day format and is the biggest event of the year for the one-quarter mile paved oval located at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Divisions include the Coors Light Modifieds racing for $1,500 to win, Late Models racing for $1,200 to win, Clover Hydro Jammers, Mini Stocks, Pro-4 Modifieds, Street Stocks, BCRA Midgets and the Bandoleros.

Drivers running in the Bomber division will not only be running for $500 to win, but they also will be entered in the Lakeport/Shasta Bomber Challenge.

This series continues from the race that took place at Shasta Raceway Park in Anderson on Oct. 2 and 3 and also will support a $600 point’s fund.

Rules and entry forms for all divisions are available on the speedway Web site at www.lakeportspeedway.com.

The event begins with a Friday practice from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a first round of qualifying and a barbecue for those who attend practice.

Saturday night's show will include second round qualifying with trophy dashes and 20-lap qualifying races, and the main attraction event for the BCRA Midgets beginning at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m.

 

Sunday will see feature events only in all divisions except the BCRA Midgets and a special main attraction with a demolition derby following the races.

Gates open at 11 a.m. with afternoon racing at 1 p.m.

Admission prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and older) and students ages 12 to 17, and $5 for kids ages 6 to 11. A special two-day ticket is available for a discount of $2.

Call the speedway office at 707-279-9577 for more information about this special event.