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Western Midget Racing will visit Ventura Raceway four times. (Roger Seymour Photo)

Western Midget Confirms Ventura National Dates

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Western Midget Racing has confirmed its four national races at Ventura Raceway for the 2023 season which will pay points for both the California and Arizona regions.

Last week, the series revealed their full 2023 schedule. 

WMR will invade the dirt track adjacent to the Pacific Ocean on April 29, June 17, August 26 and October 21.

The October 21 race will also be the championship race for the California region while the Arizona region concludes on November 10-11 at Adobe Mountain Speedway for the Tribute to Billy Shuman. Championships will be awarded in each region individually this season

A slight adjustment has been made to the 2023 calendar with Petaluma Speedway taking center stage on June 10, while Antioch Speedway will move to July 29.

A.J. Hernandez was the highest points earner at Ventura during 2022 while Cory Brown was the Adobe Mountain Speedway Arizona champion.

Blake Bower used 12 victories to win his second consecutive overall WMR series title in 2022, while also being the highest points earner at Ocean Speedway.