9/8/2015
Willamette Speedway
Mayea, Pickett, Sanders, And Gaylord Earn Labor Day Classic Wins At Willamette
Mayea, Pickett, Sanders, And Gaylord Earn Labor Day Classic Wins At Willamette
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos)
Willamette Speedway would get back to racing on Saturday September 5th for the Labor Day Classic. It was their first race since raining out the previous weekend. Classes on the card included the Super Dirt Late Models, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Street Stocks.
Rob Mayea of Bend returned to victory lane in the Super Dirt Late Models. It would be the fourth race of the season that Mayea has parked the J&S Farms/Cornett Racing Engines #37 Rocket in victory lane and the first time since early July.
Gil Pickett continued his domination of the Super Sports ranks. Pickett would capture his seventh win of 2015. It has been an amazing year for the Pickett Custom Cabinets #82 Swartz team. Just as successful this season is Sandy Sanders from Junction City. Sanders, driving the Royalty Homes #43 Avenger, would win his seventh victory of the campaign in the Sportsman class.
Last but not least the Street Stocks would see a new winner. Mark Gaylord of Portland got the job done in his Gaylord Construction/Les Schwab Tires of Portland #34 Camaro. He is the ninth different driver to grace victory lane in 2015.
Willamette Speedway has two races on tap this coming weekend. Kage Karts will open things up on Friday September 11th while Saturday, the 12th, is Armed Forces Remembrance Night. Classes racing on Saturday are the Super Dirt Late Models, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Street Stocks. Being that it's Armed Forces Remembrance Night all Military get into the races for $5.00.
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 $14.00, Seniors/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 and click “Track Info”.
Race Summary:
Labor Day Classic
Saturday September 5th, 2015
Willamette Speedway
Lebanon, Oregon
Super Late Models
A Feature 1: 11. 37-Rob Mayea; 2. 1-Joey Tanner; 3. 30-Jeremy Shank; 4. 5-John Duty; 5. 46-Darren Coffell; 6. 8-Doug Davenport; 7. 13-Bricen James; 8. 9-Rob Campos; 9. 97-Bob Boyd; 10. 67-Mike George; 11. 21-Steve Moore; 12. 29-Brian Cronk; 13. 29W-Len Waterman; 14. 47-Dan Dieble; 15. 31B-Ron Brewster; 16. 38-Thomas Hunziker; 17. 09-Todd Shandy; 18. 94-Randy Boyd; 19. 4-Brady Sell; 20. 15-Justin Duty; 21. 99-Cory Brooks
David Brooks drove the #99 for Cory Brooks
Super Sports
A Feature 1: 1. 82-Gil Pickett; 2. 13B-Randy Barley; 3. 3-Steve Moore; 4. 99-Brian Smith; 5. 16-Chris Mott; 6. 21-Adam Walker; 7. 77-James Slover; 8. 39-Dennis Archer; 9. 61-Jerry Casey; 10. 30-Robert Mercer; 11. 2-Brian Gary; 12. 78-Jeff Rash; 13. 33-Jordan Wright; 14. 84-Clay Debban; 15. 31-Troy Norton; 16. 47-Leo Hillyer
Sportsman
A Feature 1: 1. 43-Sandy Sanders; 2. 1-Jeff Rash; 3. 2-Glen Hackney; 4. 88-Brian Winkler; 5. 101-Cory Aldrich; 6. 97JR-Ron Berry; 7. 55-Casey Rhoades; 8. 75-Darryl Blanchard; 9. 13-Jeff Marson; 10. 39-Dennis Archer; 11. 36-Jody Tanner; 12. 75-Dave Foote; 13. 0-Clyde Rood
Mike Betker drove the #101 for Cory Aldrich
Gary Archer drove the #39 for Dennis Archer
Street Stocks
A Feature 1: 1. 34-Mark Gaylord; 2. 36-Jody Tanner; 3. 13-Jesse Yankeee; 4. F2-Monte Howe; 5. 37-Freya Smith; 6. 14-Brian Roden; 7. 90-Trent Custer; 8. 4-Dak Miller; 9. 19-Austin Bottcher; 10. Donald Schott; 11. 13-Mikey Brakeall; 12. 83-Doug Scott; 13. 28-Bill Allison; 14. 25-Brandon Crawford; 15. 18-Travis Varin; 16. 97-Ryan Emry; 17. 15-Mikey Burnham; 18. 14-Thomas Whiting
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage