Louie Vermeil Classic

06/07/2026

90 days until the Louie Vermeil Classic Weekend. 🏁

The countdown is on for the 15th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic, presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy at Calistoga Speedway.

September 5–6 brings two nights of dirt track racing on one legendary half-mile, featuring the USAC CRA Sprint Car Series and the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Wing Sprints Calistoga Classic.

If you’ve been waiting to lock in your seats, now’s the time.

🎟️ Tickets available now at www.racecalistogaspeedway.com

06/03/2026

Chase Johnson Racing No. 24 officially enters the 15th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy

Chase Johnson Racing has the seventh entry for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at the "15th Louie Vermeil Classic." A driver to be announced later will pilot the #24 Maxim.

The September 5th & 6th events at the historic Calistoga Speedway will also feature the Winged 360 Sprint Cars in the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Calistoga Classic. Advance tickets are on sale now at racecalistogaspeedway.com.

06/03/2026

The 2026 Louie Vermeil Classic presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy purse is SET. 💵 $125,400 weekend total. September 5-6 at Calistoga Speedway.

USAC CRA Sprint Car Series — $75,050 combined purse
🏆 Saturday: $5,000 to win | Sunday: $10,000 to win

Shark Tales with Andy 360 Sprints — $50,350 combined purse
🏆 Saturday: $3,500 to win | Sunday: $5,000 to win

🎟️ www.racecalistogaspeedway.com/get-tickets
Competitors
Enter the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Sprint race here: https://racecalistogaspeedway.com/competitors
Enter the USAC CRA Sprint Car Series race by contacting Lance Jennings

Shark Tales with Andy

06/02/2026

Early USAC CRA Sprint Car Series entries to the Louie Vermeil Classic

Arlington, Washington's Jacob Austin is the sixth entry for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at the "15th Louie Vermeil Classic." Austin will drive the 1 Liner Motorsports #15 Triple X.

The September 5th & 6th events at the historic Calistoga Speedway will also feature the Winged 360 Sprint Cars in the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Calistoga Classic. Advance tickets are on sale now at racecalistogaspeedway.com.

06/01/2026

🏁 LAP SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY — 2026 Louie Vermeil Classic!
For just $100, put your name or someone you want to honor in the spotlight at one of the most iconic sprint car events in California.
As a Lap Sponsor, you pick the lap, the division, and the night. Your name goes in the official print program, and 100% of your lap money pays out directly to the top 3 cars on that lap — $50 to 1st, $30 to 2nd, $20 to 3rd.
Name it after yourself, your business, your family, or a tribute to someone special. You can sponsor multiple laps, and they go fast!
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026
📞 Reserve your lap: 916-773-7223

USAC CRA Sprint Car Series Shark Tales with Andy

05/29/2026

Something new is coming to Labor Day Weekend at Calistoga Speedway. 🦈🏁

The inaugural Shark Tales with Andy 360 Sprints Calistoga Classic joins the 15th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic Weekend, presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy on September 5–6, 2026.

Winged 360 sprint cars & the USAC CRA Sprint Car Series. Legendary half-mile dirt. A brand-new chapter under the lights at Calistoga Speedway.

Who’s ready to see the sharks circle?
🎟️ racecalistogaspeedway.com

Shark Tales with Andy

05/28/2026

USAC CRA Sprint Car Series Pre Entry for The Louie Vermeil Classic presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy
September 5-6 | Labor Day Weekend

ATTENTION USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR TEAMS!
If you are running the September 5th & 6th "Louie Vermeil Classic" at Calistoga Speedway, please let us know as soon as possible to be included in the program’s driver roster.

If there are any changes to drivers, sponsors, chassis, or engine builders, please include that information.

05/28/2026

New Entry to the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Sprints Calistoga Classic!
The 7L of Kevin Gray | Gray Motorsports out of Yuba City, CA, is officially in the field for the Shark Tales with Andy 360 Wing Sprints Calistoga Classic, September 5–6 as part of the Louie Vermeil Classic Weekend at Calistoga Speedway!

With 22 cars now entered, only 10 spots remain!
🔗 Competitors — secure your spot here! www.racecalistogaspeedway.com/competitors

Shark Tales with Andy

05/27/2026

100 days until race day. 🏁
The 15th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy is September 5–6 at Calistoga Speedway — two nights, two divisions, one legendary half-mile dirt track. If you've been waiting to lock in your seats, now's the time.
🎟️ Tickets at www.racecalistogaspeedway.com

USAC CRA Sprint Car Series Shark Tales with Andy Quick Change Liquid Energy

05/16/2026

Let's look back at the exciting racing at the 2025 Louie Vermeil Saturday Night | USAC CRA Sprint Car Series at Calistoga Speedway 8/30/25 | Highlights
🎟️ Information & Tickets - www.racecalistogaspeedway.com
https://youtu.be/jcBgXS96D9w?si=MuhAfr6F6jepYO7v

USAC CRA Sprint Car Series

Watch highlights from the USAC/CRA Sprint Car long awaited return to Calistoga Speedway for the Louie Vermeil Classic on Saturday, August 30, 2025.MORE ...