6/23/2017
Willamette Speedway
Wingless Sprints Back At Willamette On June 24th; Karts On Sunday The 25th
Wingless Sprints Back At Willamette On June 24th; Karts On Sunday The 25th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means)
Lebanon, Oregon- It will be a great weekend of racing at Willamette Speedway as two events are on tap. Saturday, June 24th, will have the 1/3-mile clay oval in action with the Wingless Sprint Series, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Hornets on the card. Then Sunday the Karts return to racing after a brief hiatus.
The Wingless Sprint Series have had only one event at Willamette in the past. Rob Lindsey was the winner of that race which took place in August. The Super Sports have had a different winner in each outing in 2017. Chris Mott, Dan Deibele, Jordan Wright, and Gil Pickett have all been victorious.
In the Sportsman ranks James Slover has accumulated the most wins, with two. Jeff Titus and Sandy Sanders have one each. Last but not least are the Hornets where Tracy Muse has reigned supreme. Muse has visited victory lane three times while John Gartner is the only other winner in the division.
For Saturday Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM, Pit Meeting is at 5:00, Front Gates 3:30, and Racing is slated to get started around 6:00. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Senior/Juniors (13-17)/Military $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, while Children (5 and Under) are FREE. A Family Pass (two Adults and up to four Youths) is $35.00 while Pit Passes will be sold for $30.00 each.
Sunday’s Karts the Pit Gates open at 9:00 AM, Driver Registration is from 9:30 to 11:30 with Pit Meeting to follow, and Hot Laps at Noon. Pit Passes are $15.00 each while driver entry fees are $35.00 for trophy divisions and $40.00 for classes that pay out money. For spectators wanting watch from the main grandstands General Admission is FREE. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
2017 Willamette Speedway Sponsors And Marketing Partners:
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care of Newport and Corvallis
Xtreme Motorsports
Les Schwab Tire Center
Buzz Mitchell Farms
Crockers Cars
Pepsi
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Shriners Hospitals For Children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
KGAL SmartTalk 1580 AM
Schram Brothers Excavating
Hoosier Racing Tires
High Octane Die Cast
James Gang Pizza
Coors Light
Bunce Equipment
Napa Auto Parts
Knot Hole Market
Northwest Trucking Academy
Driverwebsites.com
Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Doc’s Photos
Moxie Media & Promotions
Northwest Dirt News
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
