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Night of Destruction Returns Saturday With $1,000 to Win Figure 8 and Demo Cross Main Events!

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By: Perris Auto Speedway

Perris, California — May 15, 2026 — The “Craziest Show on Dirt,” Night of Destruction, returns to Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m.  Early arriving fans can meet all of the drivers and see the cars up close during the candy giveaway and autograph session on the track from 5:15–6:00 p.m.

The Hot Diggity Dodge has won two of the first three Double Decker mains in 2026.  Kenny Lonngren photo.

Night of Destruction last appeared at the track on April 25. Unfortunately, rain canceled the final two races of the night — the Figure 8 and Demo Cross main events. That created a unique situation for this Saturday. Since both classes completed their heat races that night but did not get to contest their main events, this Saturday’s main event purses in those divisions will double. Thus, the winner of each main event will take home $1,000.00. Second place in each will pay $600.00, and third place will pocket $400.00.

“The extra money up for grabs is going to make things very interesting,” promoter Don Kazarian said. “Adding to the intrigue will be the fact that the drivers who were there for the rainout will be competing for double points. Those two things combined are going to make it crazy.  It could end up being one of the wildest nights we have ever had at Night of Destruction.”

Four-time Figure 8 champion Jesse Gordon comes into the night undefeated in main event action in 2026. He won the first two races of the year and carries a six-point lead over Whittier’s Douglas Schattilly in the championship chase. Lane Hoffarth of San Jacinto, who competes in four of the five Night of Destruction classes, is third, 15 points behind the leader.

Another San Jacinto racer, Trebor Stephens, has a win and a second-place finish in the first two Demo Cross mains of the season. The 2023 and 2024 class champion leads Chino’s Mike Brown by nine points coming into Saturday’s race. Riverside’s Austin Kinnane, who won the season-opening race, is third.

Whittier’s Michael Schattilly, the 2023 and 2024 Figure 8 Trailer Race champion, won the first two class mains of the season. Three weeks ago, last year’s Iron Man Champion (all classes combined), Rob Multhaupt Jr. of Orange, won the F8T main before the rain became to heavy and washed out the Figure 8 and Demo Cross mains. Schattilly leads the standings heading into Saturday, with Lane Hoffarth Jr. and Multhaupt deadlocked for second, 12 points behind. Last year’s champion, Hoffarth Sr., is fourth.

The Mini Stock class features a unique situation, with the Green family occupying four of the top five spots in the championship standings. Leading the way is 2024 champion Steven Green Sr. of Lake Elsinore. Brodey Green of Riverside is second. The only non-member of the Green family in the top five is second-year Night of Destruction competitor Isaac Salazar of Mentone.

Rounding out the program will be the popular Double Deckers. The “Hot Diggity Dodge” has won two of the first three main events of the season and leads the three-time champion “Bug Ya’ Later” by three points. The “Ghost Busters” car is third.

For the first time this year, the weather forecast for Night of Destruction looks great. The predicted high temperature in Perris on Saturday is 79°, and the temperature at the 7:00 p.m. starting time is forecast to be 72°.

Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Adult tickets are $25.00. Students ages 13–17 with a school ID are $15.00. Kids ages 6–12 are $10.00, and children 5 and under are free. Active military members with proper ID will be admitted for $5.00. Parking is $20.00 (parking payment is by card only).

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

5/16/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)
5/23/202673rd Running of the “SALUTE TO INDY” AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
6/6/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS
6/20/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
6/27/2026“FIREWORKS SPECTACULARY AND SKY CONCERT” NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)
7/11/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER STOCKS, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
7/18/2026PAS 600CC Winged Restricted, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints, Junior Micro Sprints (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
7/25/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05).
8/15/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
8/22/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)
8/29/2026PAS 600CC Winged Restricted, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints, and CLS & SCLS Sprint Cars (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
9/12/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)
9/19/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET STOCKS AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
9/26/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)
10/3/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
10/24/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05) 
11/7/2026AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, “JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT” PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05)
11/14/2026NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION-DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8’S, TRAILER FIGURE 8’S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 – CRASHING AT 7:05)

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The PAS would like to thank all of its 2026 marketing partners. 

Bens Lock and Safe – https://benslockandsafe.com/
Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/
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/
Martin Family HVAC – https://www.martinfamilyhvac.com/
Performance Online – https://www.performanceonline.com/
Perris Valley Auto Center – https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/
Premier Medical Transportation – https://pmtpremier.com/
Prestige Truck Sales – https://www.prestigetrucksales.com/
Rapid Tire and Automotive – https://rapidtireauto.com/
Rapid Wraps – https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/
Sukut Construction – https://www.sukut.com/
Sunoco Race Fuels – https://www.sunocoracefuels.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

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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.