5/15/2018
Willamette Speedway
Armed Forces Night Set For Willamette On May 19th; Karts Begin Season On Sunday The 20th
Armed Forces Night Set For Willamette On May 19th; Karts Begin Season On Sunday The 20th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway is ready for another action-packed bout at the historic 1/3-mile clay oval. The Lebanon facility will be hosting Armed Forces Night on Saturday, May 19th, and will offer a special $5.00 admission for all Military. Divisions that will be racing include the IMCA Modifieds, Super Sports, Sportsman, Street Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, and Hornets.
Collen Winebarger is perfect in IMCA Modified competition as he is the only winner thus far to park it in the winner’s circle in 2018. In two Super Sport events there have been two different winners with both Chris Mott and Randy Barley gracing victory lane. In Street Stocks Collen Winebarger and Kyle Yeack have one win each to their credit.
In the lone IMCA Stock Car race Brad Gentry was triumphant in the first outing. Josh Corley, James Donaldson, and Eddie Farness all have one victory in the Hornets. The Sportsman class will race for the first time this season.
Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM, Front Gates 3:30, and Racing at 6:00. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Junior/Military/Senior $10.00, Youth (6-12) $5.00, 5 and Under FREE, and a Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) $35.00.
On Sunday, May 20th the Kage Karts will have their first race of the 2018 campaign. Pit Gates open at 9:00 AM, Pit Meeting at 11:30, Hot Laps at Noon. Grandstand Admission is FREE and Pit Passes are $15.00. Entry fees for Money Classes are $40.00 while Trophy Classes are $35.00. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
2018 Willamette Speedway Supporters:
Buzz Mitchell Farms
Crockers Cars
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Xtreme Motorsports
Pepsi Co.
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Boulder Falls Inn
Big Sky Landscaping
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care of Corvallis, Newport, and Lebanon
Lassen RV & Chevy
KGAL SmartTalk 1580
James Gang Pizza
Schram Brothers Excavating
Hoosier Racing Tires
DriverWebsites.com
High Octane Diecast
FinishLine Graphics
Northwest Trucking Academy
CoEnergy Propane
Napa Auto Parts
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Knot Hole Market
Left Coast Motorsports
Bar S Motorsports
Coors Light Racing
Doc’s Photos
Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
