Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA
The 13th Annual Louie Vermeil Classic
King of the West NARC wing Sprint Cars and USAC CRA non-wing Sprint Cars
Event Sponsors
featuring USAC-CRA & THE King of the West Sprint Car Series - NARC Sprint Cars
On Friday, September 3rd, the weekend kicks off with the Calistoga Speedway Hall Of Fame Induction held at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. The annual ceremony will honor a select group of individuals who made various contributions to this renowned facility's history. A full buffet will proceed with the Induction Ceremony. This year's inductees will include 2020 and 2021 members.
Hall of Fame Ceremony Buffet Dinner
On Saturday, September 4th, join us for the always popular Wine Tasting Event before the evening races from 1 pm to 4 pm. Live Festive Music and Merchandise vendors.
Sponsored by Explore Butte County
Sunday, September 5th, the day will start with a fun Beer Tasting Event from 1 pm to 4 pm. Live Festive Music and Merchandise vendors.
September 5th-6th, 2021
Saturday & Sunday
Two nights of wheel-to-wheel racing on the 1/4 mile high-banked Silver Dollar Speedway. One of the two exciting divisions racing each night is the USAC-CRA non-wing series.
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The King of the West-NARC winged sprint series is always highly competitive and will keep you out of your seats in the closing feature event laps.
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AbOUT THE LOUIE VERMEIL CLASSIC
Louis "Louie" Vermeil
The "Louie Vermeil Classic" honors the legacy of Louie Vermeil, a co-founder of the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) — now known as the King of the West/Fujitsu series. Louis's work in the early days of NARC was described as everything from referee to business manager. For many years during his tenure, he served as both president and chief steward of NARC.
Louis served as president of the club from 1965 to 1985, spending countless hours and dollars (from his own pocket) to ensure the long-term success of his dream. He also owned sprint cars, including the number 65 Offenhauser-powered "Vermeil Offy" car driven by hotshoes such as Johnny Anderson and Mike Andreeta up through 1977.
Louis Vermeil passed away on March 19, 1987, following a long battle with cancer. Louis was named "motor sportsman of the Year" in 1982 and inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1987 by Northern California's Motoring Press Association (MPA)
This year HMC Promotions presents the 13th annual Louie Vermeil Classic at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA.
