7/10/2013
Willamette Speedway
Willamette Speedway Returns With 100-Lap Modified Feature; Karts On Friday
Willamette Speedway Returns With 100-Lap Modified Feature; Karts On Friday
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway is coming off of their one-hundred lap DIRTcar Super Late Model feature last Saturday July 6th. This coming Saturday, the 13th, will feature another one-hundred lapper except it will be the IMCA Modifieds going the distance. Other classes in action will include the DIRTcar Super Late Models, Super Sports, and Street Stocks.
However the weekend will be opened up on Friday July 12th for the sixth race of the Kart season. Come out and enjoy some of the rising talent of Willamette Speedway in action under the lights.
Last week Monte Bischoff became the first IMCA Modified driver in 2013 to win more than one feature. Bischoff is joined on this year’s win list by Mark Carrell, Kyle Yeack, Jeffrey Rivers, Dustin Dittman, Craig Cassell, Alex Stanford, Jesse Williamson, and Brody Pompe.
Trevor Glaser has simply reigned supreme in the DIRTcar Late Model ranks. Seven wins in ten starts he has backed up his title in dominating form. Only two drivers have visited the winner’s circle so far. Those drivers are Russ Sell, with two victories, and Joey Tanner, with a single triumph.
Gil Pickett continues to lead the win column for the Super Sports in 2013. Drivers with one win include Bob Jeffrey, Steve Moore, Brian Smith, Clay Debban, and Randy Barley. In the Street Stocks David Cronk still leads the class in wins, with four, while Bricen James has scored three. Justin Evans and Kevin Roberts both have one win each so far this year.
General admission to the Friday Kart race event will be FREE of charge. Pit Passes are $10.00 and Car and Driver fees will be $40.00. The pit gates open up around 4:00 PM and racing is scheduled to begin around 6:45.
Saturday the pit gates will open at 1:00 PM, front gates 3:30 PM, and racing should be getting started around 6:00 PM. Admission prices are Adults $14.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $12.00, Youths (12 and Under) $6.00, Family Pass (Two Adults and Up To Four Youths) $35.00, and Pit Passes are $25.00.
The Willamette Speedway has operated since the 1960’s and is a facility where high car counts and great racing are the norm. The venue will hosts weekly action comprising of DIRTcar Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Sports, Street Stocks, and Mini Trucks. For more information on the latest news and stories regarding the Willamette Speedway log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
Additional Information
Track: Willamette Speedway
Location: 36606 Airport Drive, Lebanon, OR, 97355
Track Contact:
Northwest Tracks Hotline- (360)-699-RACE
Chris Nofziger (General Manager)- (541)-405-6944
Ben Deatherage (Publicist)- (541)-598-6643
Website: www.trophymotorsports.com
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Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
