"Shugah" Shane Sexton at Imperial in March.  Missy Benker photo.

 

 

Sexton’s last outings came four weeks ago at Imperial Valley Raceway during the annual California Mid-Winter Fair. The two races were co-sanctioned by the California Lightning Sprint Car Series and the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series.

 

Night #1 saw Sexton — who scored a win at Barona and finished sixth in the 2025 series championship standings — endure an up-and-down evening. Issues plagued the car early in qualifying and his heat race. However, in the 20-lap main event, the real “Shugah’” Shane was on display. Starting 13th, he charged forward to finish fifth, passing more cars than all but one driver in the field.

 

Night two at the fair started much stronger for the now veteran racer. He qualified fourth fastest and placed third in his heat race. Starting eighth in the main event on a slick surface that made passing difficult, Sexton once again moved forward, finishing sixth.

 

“Friday night was full of ups and downs,” Sexton told his Facebook followers. “Started the night with an ill-handling race car. Did not qualify well at all, was buried in the heat race, and finished near the back. Had a clogged injector and was able to temporarily fix it and make it out for the main. Started 13th and finished 5th due to just staying out of trouble and keeping my nose clean.”

 

“Saturday night was way better,” the effervescent racer continued. “Stan Sexton (his father) and Brian Fonseca went through the entire car and found a good handful of things that were not correct when installed/mounted. Also, was able to flow and clean injectors at the track thanks to Peter Benker. They worked all day to get it right and make it a race car. Got in the car and qualified 4th, finished 3rd in the heat, and 6th in the main. This car is now a rocket ship.  I just have to put solid nights together and get it to the front! Thank you to this year’s sponsors!”

 

While the Warner Springs, California driver has competed at Santa Maria twice in the past, it has been nearly four years since his last visit to the 1/3-mile banked clay oval. His first appearance came as a rookie in the USAC/CRA 410 Sprint Car Series on July 3, 2021. That night, he qualified 15th fastest in a 21-car field, won his heat race, and advanced from 15th to finish 11th in the 30-lap main event.

 

His most recent start at the track came during a California Lightning Sprint Car race on August 6, 2022. Driving the Savage Racing #3F owned by Brian Fonseca and Samantha Sproull, the then-19-year-old set fast time in qualifying. After finishing fifth in his heat race, he started eighth in the 25-lap main and drove to a podium finish in third.

 

For fans planning to make the scenic trip to Santa Maria, the speedway is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo, California. For more information, visit www.santamariaspeedway.net or call (815) 619-0478.

 

Following this weekend’s race, Sexton will compete closer to home on April 11th when the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series visits his home track, Barona Speedway, for the first time in 2026.

 

Be sure to check out YouTube, as Sexton will be vlogging at every race throughout the 2026 season.

 

Sexton would like to thank the following marketing partners for their support of his 2026 racing efforts: Savage Racing, Black Widow Diesel, Site One Green Tech, Reel Technologies, AG Sandcars, Toby Ramos Tires, Allied American, Adfab Graohics, Izzy’s Performance Injectors, and Hose & Rubber Products (HRP).

 

Businesses interested in partnering with Shane Sexton’s exciting 2026 racing program are encouraged to contact him at ShaneSexton7@gmail.com or (610) 362-5921.

Wyatt Coffey signs multi-year contract extension with MPM Marketing

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 31, 2026) – McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM Marketing) is excited to announce a multi-year contract extension with rising Dirt Late Model star Wyatt Coffey.

 

Coffey was just 10 years old when he first signed with MPM Marketing in September of 2023. Since then, he’s become one of the fastest rising stars in the world of Dirt Late Model racing, something that MPM Marketing founder Tonya McCallister believes is no fluke. 

 

“We’ve believed in Wyatt since day one and we’re thrilled that Wyatt and his family believe in us,” said McCallister. “This young man is one of the best young racers in the United States and we’re going to keep working hard to make sure the world knows it. We’re thrilled to continue working with Wyatt and we appreciate the trust he and his family have in us.”

 

From Waynesboro, Virginia, Coffey has been collecting checkered flags on a regular basis for the last three years. He’s won races across the country at tracks like Charlotte Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Millbridge Speedway, Natural Bridge Speedway, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Dominion Raceway, just to name a few.

 

He’s also secured multiple championship accolades, including the 2024 INEX Bandolero Bandit National championship, the 2024 Summer Shootout Bandolero Bandit title at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 2025 Mid-East 602 Late Model championship and the 2025 Natural Bridge Speedway 602 Late Model title. 

 

“Working with Tonya has been great,” said the 13-year-old Coffey. “She’s always been so supportive and has always been there if I had a question or needed advice. I’m so happy I get to keep working with her and the MPM team for years to come.”

 

Coffey’s mother, Amanda Bradley, believes the partnership with MPM Marketing is more than just a business relationship. Bradley and MPM Marketing share the same goal, supporting Coffey’s racing dreams. 

 

“MPM Marketing is more than a marketing agency, it’s like family,” Bradley said. “Working with Tonya means being part of a team that believes in his dreams, supports his growth, and helps him chase his racing goals with professionalism and care. Knowing he has MPM in his corner gives us confidence, pride and excitement for every race ahead.

 

“It’s clear she wants the best for my son and all her clients. Her experience, knowledge, and connections in the world of racing speak volumes. We wouldn’t want anyone else to assist Wyatt down this path to success.”

 

For additional information about Wyatt Coffey, follow him on Facebook at Facebook.com/WyattCoffeyRacing or www.WyattCoffeyRacing.com

 

 

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Jeff Dyer Charges Into April as California Lightning Sprint Car Series Point Leader

 

Yucca Valley, CA — March 30, 2025 — Despite a heartbreaking clutch issue that denied him a second-place finish at the Ventura Raceway two weeks ago, Jeff Dyer still emerged with the point lead in the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series. This Saturday night, the veteran driver will head to Santa Maria Speedway with the CLS to kick off a busy month of April.

 

At Ventura, Dyer, who recently celebrated his 43rd birthday, opened the night in impressive fashion by turning in the fastest qualifying time. He backed that up with a win and a second-place finish in his two heat races.

 

The Yucca Valley, California resident started the main event in fourth and held that position at the end of the opening lap. He moved to third on lap two and charged into second just before the halfway point.

 

The California Highway Patrol officer appeared to have a firm grip on second place late in the race. However, with two laps remaining, his clutch gave up the ghost, forcing him to slow. The 2023 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Champion stayed on the track and finished the race, but unfortunately dropped four positions to sixth.

 

“When I got on the gas (early in the race), I could tell it was slipping already,” Dyer said of the clutch failure. “I just said screw it, lets see how long it will last. It almost made it the whole way. If we did not have all of those laps under caution, I think we would have made it. It is unfortunate because we had a really good car in the heat races. I probably should have caught it at the end of the second heat race, but I thought I was just spinning the tires.”

 

The clutch issue has already been addressed, and Dyer is eager to return to action this Saturday at Santa Maria — a track that has delivered both triumph and heartbreak throughout his career.

 

“I have always had a love, hate relationship with Santa Maria,” Dyer laughed. “I have won there, I think, three times, but I have also crashed and broke there just about as many times as I have won. I only went there once last year. We blew an engine. We did not go the second time because my teammate Drake Cardey was running our second engine and was going for Rookie of the Year.”

 

For fans planning to see Dyer and the CLS stars in action, spectator gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with racing at 6:00. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo, California. For more information, visit www.santamariaspeedway.net or call (815) 619-0478.

 

Following this weekend’s race at Santa Maria, Dyer will head south to San Diego County’s Barona Speedway for a SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series race on April 11. One week later, he will point his hauler north for the CLS event at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. He will wrap up the month with another trip to Barona on April 25.

 

In 2026, the following marketing partners will help keep Dyer on track: Amsoil Oil Twins, Jobu Racing, Fonseca Racing, and Specialty Fasteners. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2026, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

 

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2026 season.

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