Lynch Racing was formed in 1997 when Randy Lynch, team owner of Lynch Racing, decided to re-enter the West Coast racing scene after a nearly three decade absence.

Knowing that jumping right back into the West Coast’s premier racing series is no small task, Lynch Racing spent three years running a smaller touring series. The team experienced great success at that time, acquiring nine main event wins, two track records, and a series championship in 2000. In 2001, the team made their Grand National West Series debut.