9/18/2019
Willamette Speedway
Willamette Speedway Set For Saturday’s Peterson Machinery Beer Cup; Karts Tentatively On Friday
Willamette Speedway Set For Saturday’s Peterson Machinery Beer Cup; Karts Tentatively On Friday
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- For one last time in 2019 racing will erupt at Willamette Speedway. The historic Lebanon facility will have several champions officially crowned this coming weekend. Friday, September 20th tentatively is reserved for the Karts. On Saturday, the 21st, the 1/3-mile will have the clay shred for the Beer Cup presented by Peterson Machinery. Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Street Stocks will be on the card as well as the Wingless Sprint Series and the Big Sky Landscaping IMCA Stock Car Series.
For Friday Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 5:00, and Racing at 6:00. General Admission to watch in the grandstands is FREE. On Saturday, Front Gates open at 4:00 PM and Racing at starts at 5:00. 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 with a Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) being offered for $35.00. For more information, log on to www.willamettespeedway.org or visit the official Facebook page.
The Wingless Sprint Series pay their second visit to Willamette. It is the second occasion they have done so with Rob Lindsey beating the competition on July 20th. The Big Sky Landscaping IMCA Stock Car Series has made seven trips to Lebanon. Brian Cronk has won the last three races while Sean Gentry found success in the first two journeys. Single-race winners include Jerry Schram and Dakota Goddard.
For the other division will there be a late-season spoiler? Or will all six point leaders manage to keep their leads to hold on for the championship? Be there on Saturday night to witness it all!
2019 Willamette Speedway Sponsors/Marketing Partners:
Anheuser-Busch
Western Beverage
Peterson Cat
Virgil Hanson Automotive Machine
Dig It Fence Company
Donofrio’s Skyline Ford
Jeff King Contracting
James Gang Pizza
Wilson’s Napa Auto Parts
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
