5/6/2019
Willamette Speedway
Tanner, James, Roberts, S. Gentry, And Osborne All Claim Willamette Wins
Tanner, James, Roberts, S. Gentry, And Osborne All Claim Willamette Wins
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway completed its doubleheader weekend on Saturday, May 11th. The 1/3-mile clay oval had a full card of racing with some great car counts to compliment the exciting action. Divisions on hand were the Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hornets, and the Big Sky Landscaping IMCA Stock Car Series.
Joey Tanner doubled up his winning account at Willamette in the Super Late Models. The Portland pilot managed to win his second race of the season to put fourth a, thus far, perfect record in 2019. Mulino driver Justin Duty finished second while Salem veteran Bruce Hipple was third. Jody Tanner, also from Portland, was fourth, and Bend’s Thomas Hunziker completed the top five, in fifth.
Bricen James, of Albany, picked up a big win in the IMCA Modified ranks for his first win of the campaign. Vancouver, Washington’s Jerry Schram crossed the wire in second with Dustin Cady, of Albany, behind him in third. The rest of the top five was made up of Jimmy Schram, also out of Vancouver, Washington, in fourth and Stayton’s Grey Ferrando, in fifth.
Gresham’s Kevin Roberts got the job done in the Street Stock division for his first triumph of the new campaign. McKenzie Lockhart, of Corvallis, was a respectable second while Dallas’ Don Stroud picked up a third-place result. Cottage Grove veteran Kelly McDonald managed to end the evening in fourth over fifth finishing Garrett Barth, of Creswell.
The Big Sky Landscaping IMCA Stock Car Series hosted their inaugural race. Lafayette’s Sean Gentry bested the field to go down in history as the first feature winner of the group. Lebanon ace Kyle Yeack placed second while finishing in third would be Kevin Roberts. Jerry Schram got credited with fourth while completing the top five, in fifth, was Marc Farrar, out of Sherwood.
Graig Osborne took care of business in the Hornet class. The Creswell driver over second place Matt Diller. Corvallis youngster Matthew Emery was third over fourth finishing Darren Clark.
Willamette Speedway is next in action on Friday, May 10th, for the second round of the Valley Wide UTV Shootout Series. Saturday, the 11th, will have the 1/3-mile clay oval back in action with Super Late Models, Super Sports, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets all on the card. For more information on upcoming news and information be sure to check out www.willamettespeedway.org or the track’s Facebook page.
Race Results
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
Willamette Speedway
Lebanon, Oregon
Super Late Models
Fast Qualifier: Joey Tanner
Heat Race Winners: Joey Tanner (1), Thomas Hunziker (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Doug Elkins
A Feature: 1. Joey Tanner, 2. Justin Duty, 3. Bruce Hipple, 4. Jody Tanner, 5. Thomas Hunziker, 6. Jeff Rash, 7. Jordan Wright, 8. Rob Campos, 9. Doug Elkins, 10. Glen Hackney
IMCA Modifieds
Fast Qualifier: Dustin Cady
Heat Race Winners: Justin Cady (1), Bricen James (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Grey Ferrando
A Feature: 1. Bricen James, 2. Jerry Schram, 3. Justin Cady, 4. Jimmy Schram, 5. Grey Ferrando, 6. Craig Cassell, 7. Dan Sheller, 8. Kersey Ferrando, 9. Ted Rees, 10. Jeff Lovell, 11. Micah Burkley, 12. Loren Kruesi, 13. Dustin Cady
Street Stocks
Fast Qualifier: Justin Evans
Heat Race Winners: Kevin Roberts (1), Charlie Culpepper (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Dakota Godard
A Feature: 1. Kevin Roberts, 2. McKenzie Lockhart, 3. Don Stroud, 4. Kelly McDonald, 5. Garrett Barth, 6. Charlie Culpepper, 7. Kyndal Irvine, 8. Kevin Schofield, 9. Mikey Brakeall, 10. Michael Hollingsworth, 11. Josh Shellar, 12. Roger Bell, 13. Dakota Godard
Big Sky Landscaping IMCA Stock Car Series
Fast Qualifier: Brad Gentry
Heat Race Winners: Brad Gentry (1), Sean Gentry (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Kyle Yeack
A Feature: 1. Sean Gentry, 2. Kyle Yeack, 3. Kevin Roberts, 4. Jerry Schram, 5. Mark Farrar, 6. Ron Brewster, 7. Arnie Case, 8. Wayne Clink, 9. Brad Gentry, 10. Roger Schneider
Hornets
Fast Qualifier: Graig Osborne
Heat Race Winners: Graig Osborne (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: Matt Diller
A Feature: 1. Graig Osborne, 2. Matt Diller, 3. Matthew Emery, 4. Darren Clark
2019 Willamette Speedway Sponsors/Marketing Partners:
Anheuser-Busch
Western Beverage
Peterson Cat
Virgil Hanson Automotive Machine
Dig It Fence Company
James Gang Pizza
Rugged Radios
Bar S Motorsports
Knothole Market
OG Collective
Crockers Cars
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Pepsi Co.
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Boulder Falls Inn
Big Sky Landscaping
Lassen RV & Chevy
KGAL SmartTalk 1580
Hoosier Racing Tires
FinishLine Graphics
Northwest Trucking Academy
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Doc’s Photos
Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
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