Speedway opens with Late Model Series

Georgia’s Lane Christensen made the most of a one-race opportunity at Madera Speedway. 

The 14-year-old led an international field of drivers in the season opener for the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, steering to victory in his debut start in a 70-lap feature.

Christensen was selected to compete following January’s Madera Jr. Late Model Combine, where he outperformed a group of 15 young racers to earn the ride in the season opener.