Placerville Speedway loses long-time racer

Gary Thomas

Placerville Speedway

Placerville Speedway is mourning the loss of long-time competitor and friend C.J. Humphreys. Affectionately known as the “Happy Camper,” Humphreys ranks No. 5 in all-time winged 360 sprint car wins on the red clay, having earned 25 victories in his career. He also holds the honor of being the original North vs South Civil War Series champion during the 1991 season.

Humphreys was 59 years old.

Humphreys’ family would like to let the racing community know that he suffered a severe heart attack Feb.

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3 and was not able to recover. On Feb. 8 family members made their final walk down hospital hallways with Humphreys by their side; he was an organ donor just like fellow driver Brian Clauson. Humphreys was also a huge supporter of Rich Santana’s “Live On, Drive On!” Scott Santana Memorial and Scholarship Foundation.

The C.J. Humphreys No. 85 sprint car was as synonymous as any in the Placerville Speedway pit area over the years. Humphreys was known for his competitive spirit and all around good-natured attitude.

Speedway Promoter Scott Russell n See HUMPHREyS, page A8