The roar of engines and a packed grandstand greeted fans at All American Speedway on Saturday night as the SPEARS CARS Tour West rolled into Roseville for First Responders Night. Bakersfield’s Robby Sawyer and Napa’s Dylan Zampa emerged as feature winners in a program that highlighted local racing talent and brought the touring series to the city.
Sawyer captures first Southwest Pro Late Model win
Sawyer’s drive in the 125-lap Southwest Pro Late Model feature produced a milestone: his first victory in that division. He took the top prize in the JM Environmental Wild West Shootout, leaving the track with the weekend’s largest payout, a reported $7,500.
The race’s early leader was 14-year-old Martinez Vito Cancilla, who topped qualifying and led early laps. Las Vegas driver Jaron Giannini used a lap 20 restart to wrest the lead away on the high line, but the complexion of the race shifted twice: Sawyer had worked his way to second by lap 33, and contact on lap 47 involving Giannini and Modesto’s Hans Beeler relegated Giannini to the rear.
Sawyer assumed the lead on lap 48 and held off relentless challenges through the final stint, navigating lapped traffic and repeated battles to secure the win by a few car lengths. Giannini recovered to finish second after charging through the field; three-time Short Track Shootout champion Kyle Keller of Las Vegas finished third after overcoming two flat tires during the evening.
“I can’t believe I’m standing down here. I’m an emotional guy when it comes to this. I have a lot of heart and soul for racing. This all started out as a joke. And I felt like I had something to prove that it wasn’t,” Sawyer said through tears. “I have to thank my wife. Without my wife and my kid’s support I wouldn’t be here.”
Zampa returns to victory lane in Limited Late Models
In the Limited Late Models, Napa’s Dylan Zampa — a two-time All American Speedway champion — enjoyed what the report called a homecoming victory, claiming the $4,000 purse for that feature. Zampa’s familiarity with the Roseville oval and prior success at the facility underscored the win as both a competitive and sentimental triumph for the driver.
Notable moments and local competitors
The night also included strong efforts from local and regional drivers. Sixteen-starting Jaiden Reyna of Huntersville, North Carolina, made a notable run into the top positions early before on-track contact late in the race shuffled contenders. John Moore and Reyna battled for runner-up positions late in the event before a collision on lap 118 sent Reyna spinning; Giannini evaded the incident and reclaimed second but could not close the gap on Sawyer.
- Race length: 125 laps (Pro Late Model feature)
- Top payout (Pro Late Model): $7,500
- Limited Late Model winner payout: $4,000
Former Roseville champions made their presence felt as well: both Cole Moore and Eric Schmidt rounded out the top finishers in the Pro Late Model feature, continuing a long line of competitive appearances at the track.
| Finishing position | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | Robby Sawyer |
| 2 | Jaron Giannini |
| 3 | Kyle Keller |
| 4 | Cole Moore |
| 5 | Eric Schmidt |
Local impact and atmosphere
First Responders Night drew fans and highlighted the role of All American Speedway as a community venue in Roseville. The facility’s ability to host touring series like SPEARS CARS Tour West brings regional attention and economic activity to the area, from spectators at the stands to teams and vendors using local services. For racers and fans, the night combined competitive drama with community recognition.
As the series moves on from Roseville, drivers will carry the results and momentum to upcoming stops. For local followers of short-track racing, Sawyer’s breakthrough and Zampa’s return to victory lane provided memorable moments at a track with a long history of close, heated competition.
