5/12/2014
Willamette Speedway
Willamette Ready For Action On Saturday May 17th; Second Kart Race Of ’14 On Friday The 16th
Willamette Ready For Action On Saturday May 17th; Second Kart Race Of ’14 On Friday The 16th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway will be buzzing this weekend as the facility will host two nights of action starting with the Karts on Friday May 16th. The 1/3-mile clay oval will get back to the racing scene this Saturday the 17th featuring the X-Factor Race Cars Super Late Models, Wirth Wireless IMCA Modifieds, Crocker’s Cars Super Sports, and Albany & Eastern Railroad Sportsman.
With just one feature in the books for both the X-Factor Race Cars Super Late Models, Wirth Wireless IMCA Modifieds, and the Albany & Eastern Railroad Sportsman Joey Tanner, Kyle Yeack, and Ron Berry enter the weekend as the only main event winners in their respected divisions. The Crocker's Cars Super Sports are looking for their first feature winner this Saturday.
With the American Sprint Car Series-National Tour electing not come out west that is the reason the lineup of classes on Saturday May 17th changed. Added to the 2014 Willamette Speedway schedule is the Friday May 23rd event for the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region’s Three Track Challenge which will feature the area’s best 360 Sprint drivers.
General admission to the Friday Kart race will be FREE of charge. Pit Passes are $10.00 and Car and Driver fees will be $30.00. The Pit Gate will open up around 4:00 PM and Racing is scheduled to begin around 6:30.
On Saturday the Pit Gates will open at 1:00 PM, the Pit Meeting will take place at 2:30, Front Gates open at 3:30, and Racing starts at 6:00. Tickets for this event are Adults $12.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00, Youths (Ages 12-6) $5.00, and Children under the age of 5 are FREE and a family pass will be offered for two Adults and up to four Youths for just $35.00. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage