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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

 

  
 
 

California Lightning Sprints Schedule Update

 

Torrance, CA — April 14, 2026 — The California Lightning Sprints race originally scheduled for April 18 at Bakersfield Raceway has been moved to Saturday, May 2, with the event staying at the same track.

 

This change applies only to the California Lightning Sprints. All other classes scheduled to compete at Bakersfield Raceway on April 18 will run as planned.

 

Moving our Bakersfield appearance to May 2 allows the series to hit the track on a date that better fits our schedule and sets us up for a great night of racing. We’re looking forward to returning to Bakersfield Raceway with a strong show for teams, fans, and everyone involved.

 

Thanks to our partners Motor City GMC, American Racer, and Quick Change Liquid Energy for their continued support of the California Lightning Sprints.

 

We’ll see everyone May 2 at Bakersfield Raceway. More details coming soon!

 

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 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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Dumas Twins Go One-Two at Barona in SoCal Lightning Sprint Thriller

 

El Cajon, CA — April 12, 2026 — Twin brothers Parker and Ryan Dumas finished first and second when the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series made its first appearance of the 2026 season at its home track, Barona Speedway. Saturday’s victory was Parker’s first since he swept the opening rounds of the March 2025 season at Imperial Valley Raceway.


 

 

With a good-sized crowd looking on, a 13-car field rolled through the pit gate for the third SCLS main event of the 2026 campaign. Landon Dalton and Shane Sexton occupied the front row, with Ryan Dumas and defending series champion Peter Benker in row two. Parker Dumas and California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Dyer lined up in row three, followed by David Taft and three-time Lightning Sprint Car champion Brent Sexton in row four.

 

The 20-lap main event got off to a rough start when Dalton went up in smoke at the drop of the green, bringing out an immediate caution. For the restart, 2024 SCLS champion Ryan Dumas inherited the pole and quickly turned it into the lead over Shane Sexton and Parker Dumas.

 

Trouble continued early when Grant Sexton—fresh off a dominant win the previous week at Santa Maria—pulled into the infield at the end of lap one in the Savage Racing #3F.

 

Out front, Ryan Dumas was in complete control. He led by 10 car lengths by lap three and stretched it to half a straightaway by lap four. However, his advantage vanished on lap five when Drake Cardey’s machine went up in smoke, bringing out another yellow.

 

On the restart, Ryan Dumas led the field, followed by Shane Sexton, Parker Dumas, Benker, and Dyer. Dyer quickly made a move, slipping past Benker for fourth. Moments later, Parker Dumas powered by Shane Sexton for second and set his sights on his twin brother.

 

At the halfway point, Ryan’s lead had shrunk to just two car lengths. One lap later, Parker dove to the inside exiting turn two. The brothers drag raced down the backstretch and through turns three and four. Coming off turn four, Parker, in his AG Sandcars/Outhouse Coffee/Afco Racing/Guhl Motors/Triple X/Kawasaki #83, surged ahead to take the lead.

 

Once out front, Parker checked out. The only other change among the top three in the closing laps came when Dyer slipped past Shane Sexton for third. Dyer closed in late and challenged Ryan Dumas for second, but the 2024 series champion fended off the challenge.

 

At the checkered flag, it was Parker Dumas by a full straightaway over Ryan. Dyer finished third, followed by Shane Sexton in fourth. David Taft, the March 7 winner at Imperial Valley, rounded out the top five. Parker also earned Hard Charger honors.

 

“It took me a couple of laps to figure it out, “the happy winner told the crowd. “Once I did, I found where the grip was, and the car was fast. I cannot thank my dad and Layton enough for all of the help in making this as fast as it is. We put a motor in it yesterday and a new clutch. It blew the muffler off, so it got really loud halfway through the race.”

 

“I would like to dedicate this race to my Grandpa Ron,” Dumas continued. “I wish he could be here to see this.”

 

In preliminary action, Dyer captured the first eight-lap heat race over Dalton and Taft. Peter Benker won the second heat, followed by Shane Sexton and Parker Dumas.

 

Next up for the SCLS is a return to Barona on April 25 for its first wingless race of the 2026 season.

 

Official SCLS shirts and caps are now available for purchase at the track or online via the SCLS website or their Facebook page.

 

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.

 

April 11, 2026 Barona Speedway Results

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. Jeff Dyer, 2. Landon Dalton, 3. David Taft, 4. Ryan Dumas, 5. Brent Sexton, 6. Kelly Weitzel, 7. Tyler Warner

 

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. Peter Benker, 2. Shane Sexton, 3. Parker Dumas, 4. Cody Benker, 5. Drake Cardey, 6. Grant Sexton

 

Main Event – 20 Laps (With Starting Positions)

1. Parker Dumas, San Diego, CA … 5th

2. Ryan Dumas, San Diego, CA … 3rd

3. Jeff Dyer, Yucaipa, CA … 6th

4. Shane Sexton, Warner Springs, CA … 2nd

5. David Taft, Ramona, CA … 7th

6. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 8th

7. Peter Benker, Alpine, CA … 4th

8. Cody Benker, Alpine, CA … 9th

9. Tyler Warner, Alpine, CA … 13th

10. Kelly Weitzel, El Cajon, CA … 11th

11. Drake Cardey, Riverside, CA … 10th

12. Grant Sexton, Lakeside, CA … 12th

13. Landon Dalton, San Diego, CA … 1st 

 

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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