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By Lance Jennings JANUARY 22, 2022... The cars and stars of the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will open the 2022 season with a special tripleheader at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. Promoted by Brad Whitfield, the January 27 (Thursday), 28 (Friday), and 29 (Saturday) events will mark USAC/CRA’s return to the 3/8-mile oval since April 2013. The action packed card will also showcase the IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, and IMCA Sport Compacts. The pit gates will open at 2:00pm, the...more

AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: January 28, 2022 – Cocopah Speedway – Yuma, Arizona WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY QUALIFYING: 1. Austin Williams, 2, Williams-16.660; 2. Charles Davis Jr., 47, Davis-16.687; 3. Cody Williams, 44, Williams-16.708; 4. Ricky Lewis, 41, Lewis-16.726; 5. Chase Johnson, 2Y, Yeley-16.773; 6. Damion Gardner, 1, Alexander-16.878; 7. Tommy Malcolm, 5X, Napier-16.921; 8. Eddie Tafoya Jr., 51T, Tafoya-16.985; 9. Logan Williams, 5W, McCarthy-17.015; 10. Brody Roa,...more

WESTERN WORLD GETS A NEW HOME AT COCOPAH By: Richie Murray – USAC Media Somerton, Arizona (March 28, 2022)………The prestigious Western World Championships have found a new home in 2022 at Somerton, Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway. The 55th annual edition of Western World brings the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, in conjunction with the AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars, to the 3/8-mile dirt oval for two consecutive evenings on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. For USAC’s National...more

Reserved and General Admission tickets go on sale July 1st 2022 here online at www.racecocopahspeedway.com so get your tickets early for best seating. This event is gonna be a barn burner here at The Diamond in the Desert

UPCOMING USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT DATE: Friday, October 28, 2022 SERIES: USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship & AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars TRACK: Cocopah Speedway (Somerton, Arizona) – 3/8-mile, dirt oval EVENT: Chapman Chevrolet of Yuma 55th Annual Western World Championships Presented by Yuma Insurance and Avanti featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship & AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars along with IMCA Northern IMCA SportMods and IMCA Hobby...more

UPCOMING USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2022 SERIES: USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship & AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars TRACK: Cocopah Speedway (Somerton, Arizona) – 3/8-mile, dirt oval EVENT: Chapman Chevrolet of Yuma 55th Annual Western World Championships Presented by Yuma Insurance and Avanti featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship & AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars along with IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Hobby...more

(October 20, 2022) When the AMSOIL USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars tackle Yuma, Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway for the 55th Annual Western World Championships, there will be an extra bonus up for grabs. The hard charger of Saturday’s main event will be presented with the “Lafond Jar of Change.” Dating back to 1992, the prize money is collected from race fan donations. Last year, USAC/CRA’s Brody Roa earned $1,900 for his “best passing job” at Arizona Speedway. Prior to the 31st annual...more

Damion "the Demon" Gardner heads into this weekend as a favorite as the 9 time USAC/CRA Sprint Car champion heads to Arizona for the running of The 55th Annual Chapman Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Yuma Insurance and Avanti Windows and Doors at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton Arizona. He comes in with some confidence as he looks to add another championship to his title belt as he leads the series into the final two weekends here at Cocopah and heads to Perris Auto Speedway...more

By Lance Jennings OCTOBER 25, 2022... The AMSOIL USAC/CRA and USAC National Sprint Cars are ready to battle at Cocopah Speedway (Yuma, Arizona) for the “Chapman Chevrolet Yuma 55th Western World Championships presented by Yuma Insurance Inc. and Avanti Windows & Doors.” Promoted by Brad Whitfield, the prestigious event opens with a Thursday, October 27th (6:00pm) practice night with FREE grandstand admission, followed by two nights (October 28 & 29) of intense racing that also features the...more

By Lance Jennings Photo Credit: Doug Allen JANUARY 21, 2023... The AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will open their 2023 campaign with a special doubleheader at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. Promoted by Brad Whitfield, the Friday, January 27th and Saturday January 28th events are the only appearances on the USAC/CRA schedule at the fast 3/8-mile oval. The action packed cards will also showcase the IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Compacts, and IMCA Mod Lites. The pit gates will open at...more