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Aptos native Nikki Hiltz aims for Olympic gold while advocating for LGBTQ community
APTOS, Calif. — Aptos High School graduate Nikki Hiltz is breaking records on the track and making an impact off and on it as they prepare to compete in the Paris Olympics. "It is something I am still trying to process, but I do think overall I am just really excited and ready to race again," Hiltz said.
Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title
Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July 13-14 in Palatine, Ill. This victory marks their third overall title with previous wins in 2018, 2023 and 2024. Head Coach Chris Kerr (aka Coach...
Ancona Wins at Ocean Speedway
WATSONVILLE, CA (July 26, 2024) — Joey Ancona won the sprint car feature Friday night at Ocean Speedway. Ancona, from Concord, California, topped Kyle Rassmusssen, Caleb Debem, Jennifer Osborne, and Bradley Dillard for the victory. Bryant Bell won the Western Midget Racing main event. Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Qualifying.
Four In A Row At Ocean Speedway For Bryant Bell
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Bryant Bell prevailed for his fourth consecutive Ocean Speedway Western Midget Racing win on Friday night, holding off Logan Mitchell to take the 20-lap feature. Bell lifts his recent record to five wins in the last six WMR events as well. A trip to Bell’s home track at Antioch Speedway looms on Saturday night as the 2023 champion continues to lead the 2024 battle.
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