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The 2008 Hall of Fame induction and BBQ will be held on Saturday September 13th at All American Speedway in Roseville from 12:00noon to 2:00pm. Plans are also in place for the 2008 All American Vintage Classic III which is scheduled for September 11, 12, & 13. The event will kick off with Vintage Movies and a no host chili feed on Thursday evening. On track activites will include an exposition of cars from the 1930s to 1970s on Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be a Vintage swap meet Friday morning from 6:00am to 11:00am. and Friday night movies in the pits after track activities. Saturday morning the pit area will be open to the public from 8:00am to 11:00am (free admission).
The very first race at West Capitol, then known as Capitol Stadium on the Davis Hiway, was held May 26, 1947, 4,000 people attended. It was a Midget show and 40 cars showed up to race. Johnny Soares out of Oakland, who was a veteran racer with B.C.R.A. of just 3 years, won the 25 lap victory. Second was Bob Barkhimer. Jerry Piper set the pace for the first 14 laps after getting a third in his heat. This page was last updated on 07/06/08. This
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