8/14/2013
Willamette Speedway
Big Weekend For Willamette Speedway On Tap
Big Weekend For Willamette Speedway On Tap
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway is going the place to be this weekend as they will have the best racing action you kind find anywhere in the state of Oregon on both Saturday August 17th and Sunday the 18th. The weekend will kick off on Saturday with the return of the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region and on hand as support divisions will be the Sportsman and Mini Trucks. Sunday afternoon things will be heating up with the final event of the three races in four night Summer Sizzle Tour ending at Willamette.
There have been four ASCS-Northwest Region sanctioned events this season at Willamette all of which has produced four different winners. The current campaign started at the 1/3-mile clay oval all the way back in late May and saw Kyle Hirst win a thriller over Roger Crockett. Travis Rilat was the Bullydog Performance Speedweek Northwest presented by Contingency Connection feature winner in early July. National Tour regulars Jeff Swindell and Brad Loyet would be the visitors to victory lane in the last two sanctioned events held at Willamette.
In the Sportsman classification Brian Smith and Todd Miller are now tied with most victories at three apiece. Ron Berry is the only other repeat winner with two triumphs in 2013. Phil Housworth, Brian Brown, Jeff Marson, Brian Goetz, and Clyde Rood have so far been one-time winners this year. The Mini Trucks continue to be dominated by the likes of Don Croy and Kenny Keefer known as the “Prineville Posse”. Croy has managed to earn eight victories while Keefer has visited victory lane twice.
For Saturday the pit gates will open at 1:00 PM, front gates 3:30 PM, and racing should be getting started around 6:00 PM. Admission prices are Adults $17.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $13.00, Youths (6-12) $7.00, 5 and Under FREE, Family Pass (Two Adults and Up To Four Youths) $40.00.
The excitement does not stop on Saturday as early Sunday afternoon the biggest names in Kart in the Pacific Northwest will be on hand for the third and final race of the first ever Summer Sizzle Tour. Drivers from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Montana are expected to make the long trek to one of the finest Kart tracks in the country.
The Pit Gate is expected to open at 9:00 AM on Sunday with Hot Laps at 11:00 with racing to be followed. General Admission is FREE to spectators wanting to watch from the grandstands while Pit Passes are $10.00. You do not want to miss this race as it features some of the rising talent of the entire country.
The Willamette Speedway has operated since the 1960’s and is a facility where high car counts and great racing are the norm. The venue will hosts weekly action comprising of DIRTcar Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Sports, Street Stocks, and Mini Trucks. For more information on the latest news and stories regarding the Willamette Speedway log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
Additional Information
Track: Willamette Speedway
Location: 36606 Airport Drive, Lebanon, OR, 97355
Track Contact:
Northwest Tracks Hotline- (360)-699-RACE
Chris Nofziger (General Manager)- (541)-405-6944
Ben Deatherage (Publicist)- (541)-598-6643
Website: www.trophymotorsports.com
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Submitted By: Ben Deatherage