Kyle Keller Wins Stockton 99 Speedway Finale
Kyle Keller secured a $10,000 victory after a final-lap pass at the Pro Late Model season finale.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Motorsports
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Kyle Keller claimed the top spot in the Pro Late Model main event at Stockton 99 Speedway on October 25, 2026. He edged out JoJo Stearns by .228 seconds to secure the $10,000 prize.
Why it matters
The victory highlights a competitive end to the racing season at the historic venue. It also provided a dramatic backdrop as Sammy Solari successfully defended his championship position.
Kyle Keller finished .228 seconds ahead of JoJo Stearns in the 17-car main event field. The victory earned him $10,000 in prize money.
The players
Kyle Keller
A race car driver from Las Vegas who secured the victory in the Pro Late Model main event.
Sammy Solari
An Escalon-based driver who clinched his 10th career track championship at the speedway.
Brandon Jones
A Lodi-based competitor who claimed his third points championship in the Pure Stock division.
The details
Keller maneuvered into the lead on the 99th and final lap by driving low into turn 3. His path to the front opened up after Sammy Solari and Joey Iest made contact earlier in the race.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Pro Late Model season finale and Championship Night No. 2 took place.
October 24, 2026: Championship Night No. 1 and the Late Model points title clinch occurred.
Season Trajectory
This finale cements the status of current title holders and reshapes the competitive outlook for next year. It extends the legacy of the track as a cornerstone for local drivers across the region.
Sammy Solari secured the track championship with a fourth-place finish, capping off a season where he led by 28 points entering the final night. The results finalize the standings for the 2026 racing season at the speedway.
The takeaway
Consistent performance throughout the season proved vital for drivers managing contact and late-race restarts. Fans can look forward to the continued rivalry between top track competitors in future race series.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manteca Bulletin.
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