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Vidovich Wins First K&N Filters West Race in King Taco 200

(Irwindale) –  The annual Independence Day celebration came a night early in Irwindale as an estimated crowd of 6,500 were on hand for two heart-stopping races and a fantastic fireworks show. Auggie Vidovich drove into the winner’s circle for the main event of the King Taco 200 and Rob Johnson Jr went on to victory […]

Partridge Still Perfect

A crowd of 2,000 fans witnessed the largest car count in Skid Plate Racing with 28 racecars lining up for a standing start as the final race of the evening. A trend took place on Saturday as all of the fastest qualifiers came from the sixth spot on the starting grid to win each Main […]

Brian Deegan Begins New Racing Venture

Whether it is Motocross, X-Games or Off-Road Racing everything 35-year old Brian Deegan touches turns to gold. For 13 years Deegan has made a name for himself in the Extreme sports world.  His 20 podium finishes in Moto-X or X-Games have driven him to his new endeavor. NASCAR. The founding member of Metal Mulisha, the […]

Vision Air Sweeps Pepsi Super Late Models

On the day before Father’s Day, an estimated crowd of 3,000 witness exciting short-track racing at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. Most fans came to see the debut of Moto-X and Metal Mulisha founder Brian Deegan and the return of the Pick Your Part Jet Truck.

Johnson Extends Series Point Lead in Pepsi SLM

(Irwindale) – A lively crowd of 1,100 fans watched another exciting night of short track racing at Toyota Speedway.  Fans were treated to Amanda Poertner’s called shot, Justin Johnson’s duel wins and Neil Conrad’s second straight victory.

Heralds Get Back-to-Back Titles

(Irvine) – Courtney McGee’s dominance in the postseason was punctuated in style with a one-hit shut-out to give Whittier Christian back-to-back Division V Championships with a 4-0 win over South Hills. “It is like Harmony,” said Heralds head coach Dale Van Duyn.  “This team played together.  We came out with five seniors and some freshmen.  […]

Lancers Hoist Title

(Irvine) – Last year, La Salle was close enough to touch to the title only to throw away a chance at victory.  This year with a coming-out party for freshman Katie Smither they hold the Division VI Championship that was within their grasp in 2009 with a 6-0 win over defending Champion Marymount.

CIF Finals Preview

Two area teams are back for a second round at the rodeo. Questions to be answered on Friday.  Will Whittier Christian be back-to-back Champs?  Can South Hills get one more crafty performance from Sydney La Follette?  Is La Salle going to get redemption after last season’s heartbreaking loss to Marymount? All these will be answered […]

CIF-SS Softball Finals Game Times

Marymount vs La Salle – June 4 @ Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine.  Game Time: 3:00pm Whittier Christian vs South Hills – June 4 @ Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine.  Game Time: 5:15pm Finals Previews coming soon.

CIF Semi-Final Softball Preview

Area teams are one step away from a Championship date. The Mid Valley Sports coverage area is guaranteed one Championship team as Division V has an all MVS feel to it.  Bonita can continue their magical run with a win over Ayala.  La Salle has redemption on their minds and another Championship appearance is insight.