Sammy Solari Won Pro Late Model Race
The Escalon driver took the lead on lap 20 to secure a victory at Stockton 99 Speedway.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Motorsports
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Sammy Solari captured the 40-lap Pro Late Model main event at Stockton 99 Speedway on October 10. He finished the race 1.199 seconds ahead of Hans Beeler.
Why it matters
The victory strengthens Solari's position in the championship standings as the season approaches its finale. He currently holds a narrow lead over Mason Beghtel.
Sammy Solari posted a 14.35-second qualifying time before winning the 40-lap race. Brandon Jones also notched his eighth main event win of the season in the 20-lap Pure Stock division.
The players
Sammy Solari
He is an Escalon-based driver currently leading the Stockton Late Model championship standings.
Mason Beghtel
He is a driver from Morada who trails Solari by two points in the season standings.
Hans Beeler
He is a competitor from Salida who finished second in the recent Pro Late Model main event.
Zach Sansom
He is a racer from Linden who won the Legends of 99 main event.
Brandon Jones
He is a Lodi driver who secured his eighth victory of the season in the Pure Stock division.
The details
Solari surged to the front on lap 20 following a late-race restart to maintain his lead. In other action at the track, Zach Sansom secured a win in the 30-lap Legends of 99 main event after regaining the lead on lap 27.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: The Pro Late Model and other division main events took place.
October 17, 2026: The Stockton Late Model championship title will be decided.
October 24, 2026: Pro Late Model Championship Night #2 will be held.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Sammy Solari as the front-runner heading into the final Stockton Late Model championship race. The outcome on October 17 will finalize the season standings and determine the track titleholder.
Solari enters the final race with a two-point cushion over Mason Beghtel in the standings. Fans planning to attend the upcoming championship night can purchase family passes for $55.
The takeaway
Drivers must focus on consistency during the final race to secure their position in the championship standings. Spectators should check the track website for ticket pricing and updated race schedules before heading to the speedway.
What happens next
The Stockton Late Model championship race is scheduled for October 17, 2026. The Pro Late Model division will return for Championship Night #2 on October 24, 2026, where a $10,000 prize will be awarded.
Further reading
Find the latest updates and full series results on the Motorsports section page.
More information
View full race results and event schedules on the Stockton 99 Speedway official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Manteca Bulletin.
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