Experience Stockton, California's Racing Scene
Speedsters, cruisers, and car lovers alike can fuel their fire for revved engines and burnt rubber here in Stockton!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
Stockton's car culture is rich and diverse, featuring a mix of stock racing, dirt track racing, and simply appreciating the beauty of restored classics. Whichever you're in the mood for, you'll find it here in Mudville for you and your crew or family to thoroughly enjoy. So, with the green flag waving, scroll on and plan your visit to Stockton around these fantastic racing and car show events.
Stockton 99 Speedway
The fastest quarter-mile banked paved race track. The oldest running race track west of the Mississippi. Those facts alone should get you hyped for the Stockton 99 Speedway, located near the Stockton Open Air Mall & Flea Market. From March to October, this track hosts a variety of fantastic stock and sprint racing events, as well as Whelen events, stunt bike events, and swap meets. This legendary spot is family-friendly with special admission prices that include pit admission for all ages.
Stockton Dirt Track
If it's dirt tracks you're into, then it's the Stockton Dirt Track you're looking for. Located next to the San Joaquin Fairgrounds and known as the first clay oval in California since the closure of Perris Speedway, this track specializes in races featuring Sprint cars, A-Mods, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and NorCal Dwarf cars. With their schedule typically running from February to November, you get nearly a full year's worth of amazing dirt track action. Now, that sounds like a lot of fun!
The Delta Speedway
For a solid 1/7th mile dirt track, look no further than the Delta Speedway inside the San Joaquin Fairgrounds. Saturday nights, from April to October, feature exciting four-wheel action along with great food at the Speed Shack Café. This track specializes in micro sprints in the Junior Sprint, Restricted, Non-Wing, and Super 600 classes of racing. Racing family fun for everyone!
Want to slow things down? Would you rather take a pleasant stroll and check out some beautiful vehicles on display? Stockton has that for you as well!
Stockton Cars & Coffee
Every third Sunday of the month, you can make your way over to West Lane Bowl, where Stockton Cars & Coffee is held year-round! Car enthusiasts from all around check in here to showcase their sleek and elegantly maintained cars, ranging from classics to exotics. Additionally, it's a fantastic spot for car enthusiasts to connect and admire these amazing machines together. And since it happens from 9 to 11 am, there's always plenty of coffee on hand to warm you up and fuel your engine as you bounce from car to car.
Upcoming Event: Hot Summer Nights at the Stockton Sailing Club
Checking out classic cars with a beautiful view of the delta sounds like a fantastic idea, and that's exactly what Hot Summer Nights gives you! Happening Saturday, August 9, from 4 to 8 pm at the Stockton Sailing Club, attendees will enjoy a classic car show near the water with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Hospice of San Joaquin.
If you're planning on checking out more than one car event, you should check in somewhere. Stockton is home to numerous fantastic hotels located in key parts of the city, making it easy to attend these events, enjoy shopping sprees, and savor delicious cuisine. Discover the outstanding hotels in our city by clicking here!
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