A collection of photographs from Caley Emerson Motorsports, featuring racing, preparation, and the community connections that make grassroots motorsports special.

On the Track

Green sprint car racing on a dirt oval

The competition and preparation behind our sprint car program.

Behind the Scenes

Green sprint car in the race shop
Sprint car on scales in the workshop

Racing and Community

Our race cars also give children and families opportunities to experience motorsports up close. These photos document our participation in the Turtle Derby community event.

Green sprint car on display at the Turtle Derby
Children exploring a sprint car at the Turtle Derby
Child seated in a sprint car during the community event
Young participant with a medal beside the green sprint car
Face painting activity at the Turtle Derby

Read the full community story.

Through the Years — Racing Cars

Explore the progression from Street Stocks to Modifieds, Late Models, and Sprint Cars. Historical photographs will be added as their identities are confirmed.

Street Stocks

Caley’s first feature victory came at Grand Rapids Speedway on July 4, 1996, and he finished fourth nationally in WISSOTA Street Stock points in 1998. Historical Street Stock photographs are being collected for this section.

Modifieds

Modified racing followed the Street Stock years. The photographs below show Modified race cars and preparation work from the Competitive Edge collection; individual car histories will be identified as they are confirmed.

Modified race car outside the workshop
Modified race car being prepared in the shop
Black and green modified race car in the workshop

Late Models

Caley was hired by Kelly and Kevin Castle at age 22 for a national Late Model racing opportunity. These Late Model photographs come from the Competitive Edge collection; they are not yet identified as the Castle team’s historical car.

Black and orange dirt late model
Rear view of black and orange dirt late model
Number 81B dirt late model from the front quarter
Number 81B dirt late model in the shop

Sprint Cars

Sprint car competition is part of the current Caley Emerson Motorsports program. More sprint car photographs and historical details will be added as available.

Green sprint car racing on a dirt track
Green sprint car in the shop
Sprint car on scales in the workshop

Read more about the racing journey in Born to Race — The Caley Emerson Story.

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