SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RACETRACK PROMOTER STRIKES GOLD By Scott Daloisio (Perris, CA, April 1, 2023) Since the first time, spectators attended a race, many of them have surmised that all track promoters have been sitting on gold mines. Promoters have vehemently denied the accusations as it is a hard business that few get rich from. However, one promoter now admits to literally sitting on a gold mine. Last month while working on the track surface of his famous Perris Auto Speedway, longtime promoter Don Kazarian struck gold. He saw some strange hues on a portion of the track’s clay surface and hopped out of the grader to get a closer look. When he got near, he could not believe what he was seeing. “Who would ever believe this,” an excited Kazarian said last week. “From the grader, some of the clay looked strange so I got out to have a look. As I got closer it seemed to shine and I figured it was just glitter that blew down from the grandstands or something. I got to where I saw it and I pushed a screwdriver into the track. About nine inches down it stopped. I moved it around to a different spot and it was still there. I thought it was a massive rock. I dug down and low and behold, there is a very sizable vein of gold. I mean BIG! I always knew that one day I was going to make a lot of money from owning a racetrack and it is finally happening.” Once he made his discovery, Kazarian halted all work on the track and rushed to his office. He went on YouTube and watched several reruns of the old “Gold Fever” television show. He then jumped on his computer to buy a gold prospecting kit on Amazon. “The kit comes with three sniffer bottles,” Kazarian exclaimed. “I covered the area where the gold is and when the kit came the next day, I got out there on my knees and gathered up all of the flecks. Now I carry one of those bottles everywhere I go.” Kazarian will not say how big the vein is, where it is located on the track, and how or when he is going to remove it. He did say he will not dig it up until the end of the season. “Do you think I am crazy,” he shrieked when asked where the vein is located on the track and to see a photo. “I am not telling anyone or showing anyone as they will be out there digging. The last thing we need are holes in the track.” Kazarian did say that the track will be altered and there will be a fifth corner where the vein is located. He plans on putting up pylons and yellow police tape so drivers will follow the new dog-leg in the track. While Kazarian has not told anyone of his find, word has begun to seep out. One former driver (at least one) has gotten a sniff of the story and he thinks he knows where the vein is located. That driver is past Oval Nationals and USAC/CRA Series champion and current USAC/CRA race director Tony Jones. “I believe I know where it is,” Jones confidently said. “I flipped pretty darn hard there several years ago. When I finally stopped, I thought I was seeing stars. Now I think it may have been the gold. You know, I think it is time for a thorough track inspection before our next race there on April 15th. I will probably do it in the middle of the night so I do not disturb anyone.” When asked where on the track he flipped in the incident he was referencing, Jones said, “do you think I am crazy? I am not telling anyone or they will be out there digging it up.” Kazarian is not sure what he will do with the gold after it is dug up. Obviously, he plans to sell some of it but he said he will use some to spruce up the facility. He is waiting to decide what to do with a lot of it but he did say he will replace all of the handles in the restrooms with gold ones before the start of the 2024 season. “When fans come out for the start of our 28th season next March, they will be able to use the only gold restroom handles in all of racing.” He then added with his signature wink and a smile, “as always, we hope everyone has a fun-filled April Fool’s Day. Racing action returns to The PAS next Saturday, April 8th, when the track hosts the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and Factory Stocks along with the IMCA Modifieds and Sport Compacts. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Advanced tickets for every race at The PAS are available until noon on race day at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window each race night. Races from Perris Auto Speedway will not be streamed on Flo Racing in 2023. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of the Southern California Fair), one-hour east of Los Angeles and one-hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway, and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571. Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl  Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/  Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/ Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank the following corporate partners. Ahern Equipment Rentals, Anderson Chevrolet, Battery Systems, Chris’ Hauling, City of Perris, Communication Innovations, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Ed Moore Bullet Proof Driveshaft, Flowdynamics, HD Industries, Heimark/Anheuser Busch, Hoosier Tires, Inland Rigging, Living Water’s Hospice, LKQ Pick Your Part, Luke’s Transmission, Moose Racing, Pepsi-Cola, Performance Online, Pole Position Raceway, PrintItNow.com, Rainbow Bolt & Supply, Rene’s Bar & Grill, Rugged Radios, Shaver Specialties, Square H, Sunoco Race Fuels, Trench Shoring, Upland Rock, Varner Construction and Vista Paint. Video and DVD productions of all racing sprint cars events at Perris Auto Speedway are available from Loudpedal Productions. For more information on these productions you can contact them by calling (805) 844-3854, E-mailing mailto:trtruex@gmail.com or you can visit the website LoudPedal Productions. DVDs of all the PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more information call (714) 225-9500. mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment. PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY 2023 SCHEDULE April 8th PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts April 15th AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars And Southwest Lightning Sprints Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East April 22nd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION II - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers April 29th PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts May 20th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION III - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East May 27th "SALUTE TO INDY" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars, Southwest Lightning Sprints And PASSCAR Street Stocks Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East June 3rd LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION IV - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers June 10th “BUBBY JONES / RAY SHEETZ MEMORIAL” AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS (40 Lap Main Event) And PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East June 17th PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts July 1st LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION V - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East July 15th AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS SENIOR/YOUNG GUNS Sprint Cars And PASSCAR Factory Stocks Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East July 22nd PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts August 5th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VI - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers August 12TH PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts August 19th AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars, Southwest Lightning Sprints And WRA Vintage Cars On Display Plus “Power Of Purple Night” Benefiting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Riverside County East September 16TH LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VII - DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCK FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND INSANE DOUBLE DECKERS September 23rd "GLENN HOWARD CLASSIC" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars, PASSCAR Super Stocks September 30th PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts October 21st LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VIII - Demo Cross, Figure 8's, Mini Stock Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks And Insane Double Deckers October 28th PASSCAR - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks, PAS Modifieds And IMCA Sport Compacts November 11th AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS (40 LAPS), PAS Senior/Young Guns Sprint Cars And Southwest Lightning Sprint Cars THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.