Speedway Champions Recognized

Speedway Champions Recognized

For Immediate Release : By Dennis Gage

(Marysville,CA 1/31/2022)  A celebration of the 2021 Auto Racing season for Marysville

Raceway took place Saturday evening January 29th at the Doubletree by Hilton in Chico.  One

hundred fifty jubilant people attended to celebrate the achievements of their local heroes with

awards, speeches, fun, and fellowship.

The evening kicked off with a no host cocktail hour followed by pleasing dinner prepared by the

Doubletree staff.  Master of ceremonies, Troy Hennig kicked off the awards ceremony with an

overview of the 2021 season at Marysville highlighting the championship season where

competitors tested their skills against each other accumulating points along the way.

The night was sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires and the top five in each division received a

portion the Hoosier Championship fund along with a handsome trophy for their season long

efforts.

Veteran sprint car driver Billy Wallace led the award winners by capturing the 360 winged sprint

Car title.  Wallace was a repeat winner, but also revealed that his upcoming season will be

backed by Napa Auto Parts.   Wallace and his Father Larry have been involved in the sport for

more than 4 decades.  Joining him on the podium was Sport Modified champion Todd Cooper.

Dan Brown, Limited late model champion was sidelined with Covid complications and Crate

Sprint car champion Brett Youngman was not able to attend.

The largest contingent came to support Hobby Stock champion Jacob Johnson.  It was Johnson’s

first championship as he narrowly defeated local rival Jerry Bartlett.   A huge group got there

early and stayed late to make sure the youngster got ample recognition.

The 2022 Marysville Raceway schedule is done and can be seen at the track website

www.marysvilleraceway.com or information by phone is available at 530-350-7275.

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