Madera Speedway opens 54th season

The fastest one-third mile in the west opens its 54th season on Saturday night when Madera Speedway hosts the MAVTV-televised Madera SpeedFest 100 for the Mission Pro Late Model Series paying $5,000 to win.

The future stars of the sport will compete in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series. INEX Legends, INEX Bandoleros, and Legends of Kearney Bowl will also be competing in the curtain raiser for the Central Valley speedway.

Adult tickets are $20, seniors and military are $15, youth ages 6-12 are $10 and kids five and under are free. All tickets will be sold at the track ticket booth. Opening Ceremonies are at 5:50 p.m. Race fans can “Join” www.YouTube.com/ShortTrackTV for $19.99 per month for a members-only live stream as well.