6/5/2019
Willamette Speedway
Clay Cup Next For Willamette Speedway On June 8th
Clay Cup Next For Willamette Speedway On June 8th
By Ben Deatherage
Lebanon, Oregon- Despite having just one night of racing this weekend, Willamette Speedway is expected to have an incredible night of action. The 2019 Clay Cup is next for the historic 1/3-mile on Saturday, June 8th. Classes on the card will include the Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
Tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Seniors (62+)/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Kids (5 or Under) FREE. A Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) is offered for $35.00 while Pit Passes are $30.00 each. Pit Gates open at 1:00, Front Gates 4:00, and Opening Ceremonies at 5:00. For more information on upcoming news and information be sure to check out www.willamettespeedway.org or the track’s Facebook page.
Joey Tanner is still a top of the win chart in the Super Late Models this year. Tanner has five victories while Steve Moore and Justin Duty each have one. Former Coors Clay Cup winners include Jeremy Shank (2012), Casey Vitale (2014), and Brian Cronk (2015 & 2016) while last year was rained out.
Bricen James leads the IMCA Modified ranks in wins, at three, while one-time winners include Dustin Cady, Grey Ferrando, and Collen Winebarger. In the Sportsman division Tom Yeack leads the charges of trips to victory lane, with three, while Kent Emery, Brian Brown, and Jeff Rash all have one.
Justin Evans is the man to beat in the Street Stocks. Evans is coming off of his third main event victory and is the only multi-feature winner. Drivers to have won once include Kevin Roberts, Kelly McDonald, and David Cronk. Finally, Eddie Farness has been to the winner’s circle the most in the Hornets with an incredible three wins. Graig Osborne and Ed Farness have achieved one win apiece.
2019 Willamette Speedway Sponsors/Marketing Partners:
Anheuser-Busch
Western Beverage
Peterson Cat
Virgil Hanson Automotive Machine
Dig It Fence Company
James Gang Pizza
Rugged Radios
Bar S Motorsports
Knothole Market
OG Collective
Crockers Cars
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Pepsi Co.
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Boulder Falls Inn
Big Sky Landscaping
Lassen RV & Chevy
KGAL SmartTalk 1580
Hoosier Racing Tires
FinishLine Graphics
Northwest Trucking Academy
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Doc’s Photos
Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
