4/16/2013
Willamette Speedway
Big Year For Karters
Big Incentive For Karters At End Of Season
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- For Kage Kart drivers in Oregon the upcoming season is going to be wonderful. Both the Cottage Grove Speedway and Willamette Speedway in Lebanon have constructed non-conflicting schedules. It will no doubt grow the Kart counts for years to come and will produce countless crops of new drivers for both tracks big car programs.
“Karts are a very important part of the future of racing not just at Willamette or Cottage Grove but everywhere,” commented Jimmy Schram, co-owner of Willamette Speedway, “for people wanting to get their kid involved in racing at a young age this is a great avenue to go through.”
For drivers in the Open Kage classification that finish sixth or better in the final point standings at either venue will be entered into a drawing to win a unique prize at the championship banquet. At stake is a chance to win a brand new 2013 QRC Open rolling chassis with a Pro package included bringing the total value to over $4,200.00 in equipment.
This was all made possible by a concerted effort by the fine folks at Schram Brothers Excavating, QRC Karts, Scofield’s Karts and Parts, Willamette Speedway, and Cottage Grove Speedway. And to add in the mix if a driver is sixth or better in points at both tracks they get two entries put into the pot.
“This year is going to be great and this drawing is a wonderful idea,” commented Jim Scofield, Owner of Scofield’s Karts and Parts in Albany, “I’ve had a lot of activity and interest from new people wanting to get started in Karts this offseason. I’m really looking forward to the summer Kart season.”
Willamette Speedway hopes to get the first Kart race completed this Friday April 19th. The Season Opening Kart race at Cottage Grove will be on Friday May 3rd. Between the two tracks over twenty events are scheduled to take place.
For all your excavation one call does it all with Schram Brothers Excavating. Based in Vancouver, Washington Schram Brothers Excavating are proud supporters of the racing community in the Pacific Northwest. Looking for someone to do that next big excavating job give Schram Brothers a call at (360)-518-2674.
Based in Albany, Oregon Scofield’s Karts and Parts has been owned and operated by Jim Scofield since 2011. Oregon’s official QRC Kart dealer Scofield’s supplies parts for all your Kage Kart needs as well as tires. Want to know how to get into Karts or want to get the equipment to keep your Kart on the track give Jim a call at (541)-971-8086.
QRC Kart Chassis are the industry leaders in the Karting industry when it comes to frames and accessories. With headquarters in Red Bluff, California since 1985 QRC Karts aren’t just the fastest way around the track but also the safest design in the industry. Log on to www.qrckarts.com to browse their extensive online inventory today.
The Willamette Speedway is proud to provide an outlet for their future stars in the Kart program. For race fans looking to see who is the upcoming talent in the Northwest make a trip to the Willamette Speedway on one of their scheduled events. For more information on the latest news and stories regarding the Willamette Speedway log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
The Cottage Grove Speedway Karts have provided several stars of both the ¼-mile as well as the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region over the decades from the program. Competing on an exact miniature replica of the famed high banked bullring the action is breathtaking. For information regarding the program including event dates and results log on to www.cottagegrovespeedway.com.
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
