By Steven Blakesley / Golden State Racing

Roseville, CA – Eric Schmidt and Golden State Racing picked up its first two wins of the season in the Western Late Model division at All American Speedway in Roseville, CA on Saturday night.

Schmidt, the 2006 SRL champion, qualified in the third position out of 18 cars for the Berco Redwood twin 50’s program on the NASCAR-sanctioned 1/3^rd mile asphalt oval.

The wins earned Schmidt crucial points in his run towards the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series California State title.

“Getting out front in the first race helped us save our tires for the second race,” Schmidt said.

Schmidt made quick work of the higher invert in the second feature, taking the lead 15 laps into the event and never looking back.

The wins also mark Schmidt’s first since the 2005 season at the track where he got his start.

“Honestly it doesn’t even feel a lot like the old Roseville,” Schmidt said. “But it was great to win again.”

The Golden State Racing team hopes its time spent in the SRL series will help them in the Western Late Model class.

“We are treating it the same with our preparation and maintenance programs,” Schmidt said. “We’re still working to get better. If we falter, they’ll catch us.”

Next Saturday night will be the Folsom Ready Mix 50. Gates open at 3 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.

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