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Grant Sexton Storms to First CLS Win Since 2023 On Easter Eve At Santa Maria

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Torrance, CA — April 6, 2026 — Making his first start in the Brian Fonseca/Samantha Sproull Savage Racing #3F, Grant Sexton outdistanced the field in the 21-lap Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series main event on Easter Eve at Santa Maria Speedway. The victory was the 21-year-old racer’s first CLS triumph since a March 24, 2023, thriller at the original Bakersfield Speedway.


 

 

Sexton, who lives in Lakeside, started the evening strong by recording the fastest time in qualifying on the 1/3-mile clay oval. His lap of 13.777 narrowly edged point leader Jeff Dyer’s 13.989. “Shugah” Shane Sexton of Warner Springs was third quickest at 14.152. Two-time CLS champion Brent Sexton timed in fourth at 14.204, with defending CLS champion Aiden Lange of Lakewood rounding out the top five at 14.256. For Lange, however, it was his only highlight of the night, as he was unable to start his heat race or the main event due to car issues.

 

Shane Sexton, aboard his beautiful #74, captured the first heat race of the night. Seven-time CLS champion Bobby Michnowicz, making his season debut in the Nigh Racing #45, finished second, with Brent Sexton third.

 

Series-leading rookie Tyler Warner of Alpine won the second heat race. He was followed by El Cajon’s Braydin Collie, while San Bernardino rookie Liam Colley—currently second in rookie points—finished third.

 

The main event, originally scheduled for 20 laps, was extended to 21 laps in honor of Belita Michnowicz. The mother of Bobby Michnowicz, grandmother of multi-time CLS winner Kevin Michnowicz, and founder of the family business, T Shirts By Timeless, passed away in March.

 

Rookie Coffey started on the pole for the main with Michnowicz alongside. Row two featured Brent Sexton and Warner. Collie and Shane Sexton lined up in row three, with Grant Sexton and Dyer in row four.

 

Driving the #45 while his nephew Cody Nigh attended a wedding, Michnowicz rocketed into the lead at the start and led the opening lap over rookies Warner and Coffey. Behind them, Grant Sexton wasted little time charging forward in the Red Hawk Casino and Resort/Madman Print Lab/Dirt 2 Rose Design/Henkel Performance/Crutchfield Performance/Diablo Fabrication #3F, taking third in turn four on lap two. By then, Michnowicz had built a half-straightaway advantage.

 

Following the race’s first yellow flag on lap four, Michnowicz led with Sexton in second. Over the next five laps, the 21-year-old Sexton and Michnowicz, who is now on the north side of 60 but racing like a driver in his 20s, gave the large crowd its money’s worth. Sexton searched high and low for a way past the CLS G.O.A.T. He briefly cleared Michnowicz with sliders, but each time, Michnowicz crossed back under to reclaim the lead.

 

Finally, on lap 10, Sexton made the decisive move in turn two and drove away from the field. While leading, his father, Brent Sexton, had worked his way up to third. Unfortunately, Brent’s podium run ended when he broke a chain on lap 17, bringing out the final yellow flag of the race.

 

On the restart, Sexton was untouchable, storming to the victory by more than half a straightaway over Michnowicz. Collie finished third, followed by Shane Sexton and Coffey in fourth and fifth.

 

In addition to the win, Sexton earned “Hard Charger” honors after starting seventh.

 

“Killer night out in the Savage Racing 3f,” Sexton said after the win. “I can’t thank Brian Fonseca, and Samantha Sproull enough for letting me wheel this bad boy. That was a lot of fun! Had a really fun battle with Bobby Michnowicz for the lead. Congrats to teammate Braydin Collie on another podium. I cannot wait to come back to the Santa Maria Speedway.”

 

Ironically, the last time Sexton won a CLS main event, it also came against the #45 car, then driven by Nigh. In a companion race with the World of Outlaws that night, Sexton made the winning pass with just two feet remaining.

 

Dyer suffered a broken chain in his heat race and, in a fast-moving program, did not have time to make proper repairs. He broke another chain in the main event and finished ninth. Despite the setbacks, he remains atop the Motor City Buick/GMC championship standings. Brent Sexton sits second, trailing the California Highway Patrol officer by 34 points. Warner is third, “Rockstar” Jon Robertson is fourth, and Lange and Coffey are tied for fifth.

 

The CLS will take this weekend off before returning for round #5 of the 2026 season on April 18 on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

 

For updates and complete series information, follow the California Lightning Sprint Car Series on Facebook or visit the official website at racecls.com.

 

The CLS would like to thank the following companies for being partners in the 2026 season.  Motor City Buick/GMC, American Racer Tires, T Shirts By Timeless, Advanced Racing Suspension, BR Motorsports, Competition Suspension Incorporated, Diablo Fabrication and Design, Eibach Springs, Extreme Mufflers, EZ UP, The Joie of Seating, King Racing Products, Outlaw Wings, RacingJunk.com,  RC Fuel Injection, Rod End Supply, Saldana Racing Products, SpeedMart, and Triple X Race Components.  If you would like to join the CLS and be a marketing partner, please contact Jon Robertson via email at  jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net or by calling (310) 367-9050.   

 

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series April 4, 2026 Santa Maria Results

 

Qualifying: 1. Grant Sexton, 13.777; 2. Jeff Dyer, 13.989; 3. Shane Sexton, 14.152; 4. Brent Sexton, 14.204; 5. Aiden Lange, 14.256; 6. Tyler Warner, 14.323; 7. Braydon Collie, 14.509; 8. Mark Henry, 14.524; 9. Bobby Michnowicz, 14.55; 10. Liam Coffey, 14.663; 11. Jon Robertson, 14.681; 12. Leland Day 14.891

 

Heat #1 (8 Laps): 1. Shane Sexton, 2. Michnowicz, 3. Brent Sexton, 4. Robertson, 5. Grant Sexton, DNS Lange

 

Heat #2 (8 Laps): 1. Warner, 2. Collie, 3. Coffey, 4. Henry, 5. Dyer, DNS Day

 

Main Event With Starting Positions (21 Laps)

1. Grant Sexton, Lakerside, CA … 7th

2. Bobby Michnowicz, Oak Hills, CA … 2nd

3. Braydin Collie, El Cajon, CA … 5th

4. Shane Sexton, Warner Springs, CA … 6th

5. Liam Coffey, San Bernardino, CA … 1st

6. Jon Robertson, Torrance, CA … 10th

7. Tyler Warner, Alpine, CA … 4th

8. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 3rd

9. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 8th

10. Mark Henry, Rosamond, CA … 9th

DNS Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA

DNS Leland Day, Bakersfield, CA

 

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Point Standings

1. Jeff Dyer … 447

2. Brent Sexton … 413

3. Tyler Warner ® … 393

4. Jon Roberston … 376

5. Aiden Lange … 371

5. Liam Coffey ® … 371

7. Shane Sexton … 340

8. Braydin Collie … 332

9. Cody Nigh … 327

10.  David Taft … 224

 

CLS vs SCLS California Clash Points

1. Aiden Lange … 252

2. Jeff Dyer … 235

3. David Taft … 224

4. Peter Benker … 223

5. Shane Sexton … 216

6. Braydin Collie … 206

7. Cody Benker … 195

8. Brent Sexton … 189

8. Cody Nigh … 189

9.  AJ Bender … 189

 

  
 
 

 
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El Cajon, CA — April 6, 2026 — After two out-of-town races, the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series will kick off the home track portion of its schedule this Saturday night, April 11, at the Barona Speedway. The race will be the first of 10 nights of competition for the third-year SCLS on the long-time San Diego County quarter-mile oval in 2026.


 

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Defending SoCal Light Sprint champ Peter Benker in action at Imperial.  Missy Benker photo.

 

 

The SCLS season opened two months ago with a pair of races during the annual Midwinter Fair at Imperial Valley Raceway. Defending California Lightning Sprint Car Series champion Aiden Lange of Lakewood and Barona local David Taft split the victories. Coming into Saturday’s race, Lange sits atop the championship standings with 312 points. Taft is only four points back in second. California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Dyer of Yucca Valley is third, just two points behind Taft. Defending SCLS champion Peter Benker of Alpine is fourth, and “Shugah’” Shane Sexton of Warner Springs is fifth.

 

Last season, the SCLS made nine appearances at Barona. In a highly competitive year, seven different drivers visited victory lane. Only two drivers—Dyer and 2024 SCLS Champion Ryan Dumas of San Diego—had more than one win. Each recorded two victories. Sexton, Benker, Palmdale’s Eric Greco, Tyler Warner of Alpine, and San Diego’s Darren Brown each had one win.

 

SCLS action at Barona in 2026 will feature an even split, with five winged races and five non-wing races. A pair of shows will highlight the 2026 SCLS campaign at Barona. A yet-to-be-named event will be a two-day affair on Memorial Day weekend, May 23–24. The year will conclude with the sixth round of the California Clash Series, pitting the SCLS against the California Lightning Sprints on November 21st.

 

In addition to the 10 races slated for Barona, the SCLS schedule shows the club visiting four other tracks in 2026.  The above-mentioned two races at Imperial Valley, an August 29 date at Perris, and a doubleheader on the final weekend in September at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway and the “Commotion by the Ocean,” Ventura Raceway.

 

Saturday’s Barona program will also feature IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Pony Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Pure Stocks, and Kids Classes.

 

Event Information:
• Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
• Racing Starts: 6:00 p.m.
• Adult Admission: $20.00
• Kids (7–17): $10.00
• Seniors, Military, EMTs: $10.00
• Kids 6 & Under: FREE
• Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Kids): $50.00
• Parking: Free

 

Location: Barona Speedway is located 5.8 miles north of Barona Casino on Wildcat Canyon Road, between mile markers 11.0 and 11.5.

 

The SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to thank the following marketing partners for participating in the inaugural season: AG Sandcars, Triple X Race Cars, American Racer Tires, Outhouse Coffee, and Cakes By Kim / Betty Crocker’s Pit Stop.

 

If you or your company would like to become a marketing partner with SCLS, contact Dustin Dumas at (619) 992-8308 or info@socallightningsprints.com.

 

SCLS President Dustin Dumas is also the proprietor of AG Sandcars. He sells and builds Lightning Sprints and is a supplier of Triple X Cars, American Racer Tires, and racing components. Anyone interested in racing Lightning Sprints can contact him at (619) 992-8308 or info@socallightningsprints.com.

 

SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series Points

1. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … 312

2. David Taft, Ramona, CA … 308

3. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … 306

4. Peter Benker, Alpine, CA … 298

5. Shane Sexton, Warner Springs, CA … 292

6. Braydin Collie, El Cajon, CA … 287

7. Cody Benker, Alpine, CA … 282

8. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 280

9. Cody Nigh, Camarillo, CA … 272

10. AJ Bender, San Diego, CA … 271

 

SCLS vs CLS California Clash Points

1. Aiden Lange … 252

2. Jeff Dyer … 235

3. David Taft … 224

4. Peter Benker … 223

5. Shane Sexton … 216

6. Braydin Collie … 206

7. Cody Benker … 195

8. Brent Sexton … 189

8. Cody Nigh … 189

9.  AJ Bender … 189

 

  
 

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