7/11/2017
Willamette Speedway
Speedweek Northwest Returns To Willamette Speedway On Wednesday July 12th
Speedweek Northwest Returns To Willamette Speedway On Wednesday July 12th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway will host their one and only Winged 360 Sprint Car race of 2017 on Wednesday, July 12th, for Speedweek Northwest. It will feature drivers from all over the western United States as well as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The historic 1/3-mile clay oval has produced some incredible racing over the years and has had a Speedweek date every year except 1998. Super Sports will be the evening’s support class.
Roger Crockett leads the list of Speedweek wins at Willamette with four while Steve Kent, Brent Kaeding, and Wayne Johnson have managed to win two apiece. Drivers winning just once include Brad Furr, Jayme Barnes, Jason Sides, Jesse Hockett, Kyle Larson, Travis Rilat, Kyle Hirst, Seth Bergman, and last year’s winner Cory Eliason.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Front Gates 3:30, with Racing starting at 6:00. Tickets are $16.00 for Adults, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $14.00, Youth (6-12) $10.00, and Children (5-Under) FREE. A Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youth) will be offered for $55.00. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
Past Speedweek Northwest Champions:
2016- Trey Starks
2015- Colby Copeland
2014- Kyle Hirst
2013- Roger Crockett
2012- Mitch Olson
2011- Kyle Larson
2010- Roger Crockett
2009- Jesse Hockett
2008- Roger Crockett
2007- Shane Stewart
2006- Steve Kent
2005- Brent Kaeding
2004- Brent Kaeding
2003- Roger Crockett
2002- Steve Kent
2001- Steve Kent
2000- Steve Kent
1999- Brad Furr
1998- Bud Kaeding
Past Speedweek Northwest Winners At Willamette Speedway:
2016- Cory Eliason on July 5th
2015- Seth Bergman on July 2nd
2014- Kyle Hirst on July 2nd
2013- Travis Rilat on July 3rd
2012- Wayne Johnson on July 13th, Wayne Johnson on July 14th
2011- Kyle Larson on July 14th
2010- Roger Crockett on July 13th
2009- Jesse Hockett on July 15th
2008- Roger Crockett on July 16th
2007- Roger Crockett on July 25th
2006- Jason Sides on July 26th
2005- Roger Crockett on July 13th
2004- Brent Kaeding on July 14th
2003- Jayme Barnes on July 16th
2002- Steve Kent on July 17th
2001- Steve Kent on July 17th
2000- Brent Kaeding on July 19th
1999- Brad Furr on July 21st
2017 Willamette Speedway Sponsors And Marketing Partners:
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care of Newport, Lebanon, 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
