After Vacation, Eddie Tafoya Jr. Continues Sprint Car Season Saturday at Perris
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Chino Hills, CA — August 13, 2026 — Fresh off a relaxing vacation, newly turned 29-year-old Eddie Tafoya Jr. returns to the cockpit this Saturday, August 15, when Heimark Distributors presents the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at Perris Auto Speedway.
Tafoya, who lives in Chino Hills, California, is enjoying the best 410 sprint car season of his career. After soaking up the sun in Bali with friends, the well-rested driver will climb back into his sharp-looking #51T for the first time since finishing third at Perris on July 11.
That podium matched his third-place finishes at Mohave Valley Raceway on February 28 and Perris' prestigious Salute to Indy on Memorial Day weekend.
Saturday will be the 11th start of the season for the 2018 PAS Young Guns champion and 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year. It will also be his eighth appearance with USAC/CRA. He has made two starts with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series. They came on back to back nights in Las Vegas and he finished sixth at each race on the big "Sin City" oval in March.
Consistency has been Tafoya's calling card in 2026. His only finish outside the top six came at Perris on June 20, when an early flat tire sent him to the rear. He charged back through the field to finish seventh.
Overall, Tafoya has recorded six top-five finishes with USAC/CRA, including his three podium performances. Despite not chasing the full schedule or the championship, he has climbed to eighth in the USAC/CRA standings.
His July third-place finish lowered his season main-event finishing average to an impressive 4.90. At Perris, his average is 4.50.
Fans heading to Saturday's race can enter when the spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., with the first green flag at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30, seniors 65 and over are $25, students ages 13-17 with school ID are $15, kids 6-12 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. Active military with proper ID are $5. Parking is $20 and parking is payable by card only.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call 951-940-0134.
Eddie Tafoya can be followed on Instagram at eddietafoya51.
Team Tafoya Racing would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen's Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for their continued support of the 2025 season. If you would like to join forces with the team for another fun and exciting year of racing in 2026, please contact Tafoya at Eddie Tafoya Jr. at (909) 393-3999 or mailto:teamtafoya@aol.com
Eddie Tafoya's 2026 Results
2/28/26 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
3/12/26 The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Ultimate Sprint Cars 6th A Main
3/13/26 The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Ultimate Sprint Cars 6th A Main
3/21/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main
4/18/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main
5/15/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main
5/16/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main
5/23/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
6/20/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 7th A Main
7/11/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main
This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. (909) 226-7768 or E-mail mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com