Engines will roar and patriotic tributes will take center stage this weekend as NASCAR Armed Forces Night returns to All American Speedway on Saturday, May 9, bringing a full slate of stock car and sprint car racing to the one-third-mile oval.
The evening will feature a packed program highlighted by the ground-pounding NCMA Sprint Cars in a 30-lap main event, along with twin 40-lap features for the NASCAR Berco Redwood Late Models. Fans will also see action from the NASCAR Modifieds, NASCAR Street Stocks, NASCAR Mini Stocks and INEX Legends, all competing in a night dedicated to honoring members of the Armed Forces.
Gates open at 4 p.m., with heat races beginning at 5 p.m. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 6 p.m., followed by seven main events that will culminate with the NCMA Sprint Car feature.
The return of the NCMA Sprint Cars brings speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour back to Roseville. During their last appearance in July, 2025 West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Famer Tony Hunt of Lincoln claimed the 30-lap feature, finishing ahead of longtime rival Shauna Hogg of Fair Oaks. Both drivers are slated to return Saturday, joined by a strong Northern California field that includes Folsom’s Jerry Kobza and 2025 Mini Stock track champion John Sproule. Sprint Car competition will also include a pair of eight-lap heat races.
In the NASCAR Berco Redwood Late Model division, defending champion Kenna Mitchell of Loomis opened the season with a dominant performance, winning both 40-lap features on April 4. Mitchell returns aiming to continue that momentum against a competitive field that includes Auburn’s Thomas Martin, who finished second in both races, and Madera’s Joey Kennealy, who posted a third- and fourth-place finish. Additional contenders include Oakdale’s Hayden Stepps along with Southern California drivers Donald Witkowski and Monty Tipton.
Opening night in Roseville also saw strong performances across other divisions. Rocklin’s Tyler Wentworth led the NASCAR Modifieds feature over 30 laps, while multi-time NASCAR Street Stock champion Josh Whitfield captured the 30-lap main event ahead of fellow champions Tim Walters and Rich Lavallee. In the Mini Stock division, Sproule opened his title defense with a victory. All three divisions return Saturday with 30-lap main events scheduled.
The INEX Legends will also be in action, marking their first points-paying weekend of the 2026 season. Drivers will compete Friday night in a 20-lap feature for INEX points before returning Saturday for a 30-lap race counting toward All American Speedway standings. Rocklin’s Robby Czub enters the weekend as the defending champion in the division.
Weekend activities begin Friday with practice scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, pit gates open at 11 a.m. with the drivers meeting at noon. Qualifying follows the opening of grandstand gates at 4 p.m.
General admission tickets will be available at the gate or online. Adult tickets are $20, while children ages 6 to 12 are $15. Children five and under are admitted free.
All American Speedway officials also recognized support from Roseville Toyota, JM Environmental, Berco Redwood, NAPA Auto Parts, Sinister Diesel, A-All Mini Storage, Bob Jahn’s Roofing, Pape Material Handling, Atlas Disposal and Hoosier Tire for the 2026 racing season.
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