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Petaluma Speedway 6-6-2026

Michael Paul Jr. reminded everyone on Saturday night why he's considered one of the greatest Modified drivers in Petaluma Speedway history.

The evening didn't exactly start according to plan. Arriving late to the track, Paul missed both hot laps and his heat race, forcing him to start at the rear of the field for the Modified main event. For most drivers, that would be a major obstacle. For Michael Paul Jr., it was simply a challenge to overcome.

It didn't take long for the defending 2025 Track Champion to carve his way through the field. Paul quickly found himself at the front and once he took command, the race was never in doubt. Unchallenged the rest of the way, he drove off to capture yet another Petaluma Speedway Modified victory.

The win was a historic one, marking career victory number 61 at Petaluma Speedway and extending his record as the all-time winningest Modified driver in track history. Back on August 12, 2023, Paul tied the legendary Joe Carr's long-standing mark of 57 Modified victories before eventually surpassing it and continuing to build on his remarkable legacy.

From missing hot laps and the heat race to standing in victory lane, Michael Paul Jr. once again proved why he's one of the toughest competitors to ever wheel a Modified around the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds adobe.

🏁 Tonight at Petaluma Speedway! 🏁

Four divisions will take to the track tonight as several championship battles continue to heat up while another division kicks off its 2026 season.

The Wingless Sprints return to action with David Lindt Jr. leading the standings with 198 points. His advantage is slim, as Anton Gianini sits just 14 points back and defending 2025 Track Champion Tony Soper is only 16 points behind the leader. Expect every position on the track to matter in this tightly contested title fight.

The Redwood Dwarf Car Association championship race remains close as Marcus Hardina leads the standings with 309 points. JT Russell trails by only 11 points, while Joey Lingron is just 20 points behind, keeping the pressure on at the top.

In the Micro Sprints, Carroll Mendenhall holds the points lead with 109. Isaac Salameh is only 6 points back, Devon Zuffa trails by 7, and Ryan Dotson remains well within striking distance at just 15 points behind the leader.

The Modifieds make their first appearance of the 2026 season tonight. All eyes will be on defending 2025 Track Champion Michael Paul Jr. as he begins his title defense against a talented field looking to knock the champion off the top spot.

With points battles tightening, a season opener on tap, and plenty of talented drivers in action, tonight promises to be another exciting night of dirt track racing at Petaluma Speedway.

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