Two Big Nights of Racing Roar at Perris Auto Speedway in May! By Scott Daloisio Perris, California — April 27, 2026 — Mark your calendars! After a couple of weeks off, Perris Auto Speedway roars back to life with two action-packed nights of racing set to ignite Riverside County this May at the famed Southern California speed plant. It all kicks off on May 16 when the spectacle known as the “Craziest Show on Dirt” — Night of Destruction — comes crashing back into town. One week later, on May 23rd, the thunder returns in a big way as the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars invade Perris alongside the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and WRA Vintage Cars for the 73rd running of the Salute to Indy. The May 16 Night of Destruction will feature all five of the wildly popular divisions that keep fans on the edge of their seats: daring Figure 8 races, the unpredictable Figure 8 Trailer Race, mighty Mini Stocks battling it out on the twisty road course, rough-and-tumble Demo Cross, and the always-zany Double Deckers. As always, Night of Destruction will include the hugely popular free on-track candy giveaway and autograph session with all of the drivers from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. That makes it the perfect opportunity for kids and families to meet the stars before the smashing and crashing begins. On the 23rd, the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will compete in one of the longest-running sprint car races in the country — the prestigious Salute to Indy. Dating back to 1948 when Dempsey Wilson captured the inaugural event, this year’s race marks the 73rd running and the 29th time it has been contested at Perris Auto Speedway. Oxnard, California’s Rickey Lewis won the Salute to Indy in 2025. 2025 Salute to Indy winner Ricky Lewis. Kenny Lonngren photo. In addition to the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, the exciting PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks will also be in action. The Street Stocks will be battling for a $2,000 winner’s paycheck (providing there is a minimum 17-car field). Rounding out the Salute to Indy program will be the gorgeous WRA Vintage Cars, adding a touch of history and nostalgia to an already stacked night of racing. Both nights will see spectator gates swing open at 5:00 p.m., with racing going green at 7:00 p.m. Night of Destruction Ticket Prices Adults - $25.00 Students 13-17 (with school id) - $15.00 Kids 6-12 - $10.00 Active Military (with proper id) - $5.00 Children 5 and under – Free USAC/CRA - PASSCAR Night Ticket Prices Adults - $30.00 Seniors 65+ $25.00 Students 13-17 (with school id) - $15.00 Kids 6-12 - $10.00 Active Military (with proper id) - $5.00 Children 5 and under – Free Fairgrounds Parking $20.00 (Parking is payable only by card) Advance tickets for all 2026 PAS races are available at tix.com. For fans who do not want to purchase advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket windows on race night. Perris Auto Speedway 30th Diamond Anniversary 2026 Event Schedule May 16th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com May 23rd 73rd Running of the “SALUTE TO INDY” AS HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET STOCKS AND WRA VINTAGE CARS Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05 Advance tickets available at tix.com June 6th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com. June 20th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05). Advance tickets available at tix.com June 27th “FIREWORKS SPECTACULARY AND SKY CONCERT” NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com July 11th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:00. Advance tickets available at tix.com July 18th PAS 600CC Winged Restricted and Winged A-Class Micro Sprints (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com July 25th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com August 15th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com August 22nd NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com August 29th PAS 600CC Winged Restricted, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints and Co-Sanctioned California Lightning Sprints – SoCal Lightning Sprints. Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com September 12th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com September 19th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET STOCKS AND WRA VINTAGE CARS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com September 26th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com October 3rd HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05). Advance tickets available at tix.com October 24th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com November 7th A HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, “JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT” PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05 Advance tickets available at tix.com November 14th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRIALER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com Note; Schedule subject to change. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134. To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track’s social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com. The PAS would like to thank all of its 2026 marketing partners. Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/ Chick-Fil-A Perris – Hwy 215 & Nuevo Road Location | Chick-fil-A Chris’s Hauling Ed Pink Racing Engines – edpink.com Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/ Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/ Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/ Marjon RV’s - https://marjonrvs.com/ Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/ Perris Valley Auto Center - https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/ Pick Your Part Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/ Rapid Tire and Automotive – https://rapidtireauto.com/  Rapid Wraps - https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/ Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/ Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/ Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/ Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/ Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/ Weathertight Roofing - https://weathertightroofing.com/ Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/ For information on 2026 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134. 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/  The PAS has a segment on Dave Stall’s Racer Radio Show every Sunday afternoon. The show airs from 3:00-5:00 p.m. PST and The PAS segment comes on at 3:30. Fans can listen live online at kcbq.com or 1170 AM on the radio if they are in the San Diego area. Replays are available at http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/radioshow.html. mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment