Auburn's Andy Forsberg Wins 77th Career Placerville Sprint Car Race

Forsberg leads all 30 laps for Winged 360 Sprint Car victory at Placerville Speedway

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Ten-time Placerville Speedway champion Andy Forsberg led all 30 laps in the feature on Saturday to claim his 77th career Winged 360 Sprint Car triumph at the quarter-mile track. Marysville's Carson Hammes finished second, while Yuba City's Seth Standley placed third.

Why it matters

Forsberg's latest victory extends his dominance at Placerville Speedway, where he has won a record 10 track championships. The race also featured strong performances from several other regional drivers, showcasing the competitive nature of the Winged 360 Sprint Car division at this historic Northern California dirt track.

The details

Forsberg blasted out to the lead at the start of the 30-lap feature and remained calm through numerous caution periods to maintain his advantage. Hammes settled into second and drove an impressive race on the high groove to hold that position for the entire contest. Standley methodically worked his way forward and even challenged for second at one point.

  • Forsberg led all 30 laps in the feature on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The race was part of the Sluice Box Bonanza event at Placerville Speedway.

The players

Andy Forsberg

A ten-time Placerville Speedway champion who claimed his 77th career Winged 360 Sprint Car victory at the track.

Carson Hammes

The driver from Marysville who finished second in the Winged 360 Sprint Car main event.

Seth Standley

The Yuba City racer who placed third in the Winged 360 Sprint Car feature.

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What they’re saying

“Forsberg hit every restart to perfection during the race and kept the field at bay to cross under the Ed Entz checkered flag for yet another Hangtown victory.”

— Gary Thomas, Reporter

What’s next

Placerville Speedway will return to action on Friday, April 4th with the opening night of the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour, along with the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association.

The takeaway

Andy Forsberg's latest triumph at Placerville Speedway further cements his status as one of the all-time greats at this historic Northern California dirt track, where he has now won a remarkable 77 career Winged 360 Sprint Car features.