5/15/2019
Willamette Speedway
Extremely Busy Weekend Ahead For Willamette Speedway; Three Events On Tap
Extremely Busy Weekend Ahead For Willamette Speedway; Three Events On Tap
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway has three separate exciting events on tap this coming weekend. The track will host a Fast Friday on Friday, May 17th with Sporstman, Street Stocks, and Hornets racing. On Saturday, the 18th, it will be the IMCA Modifieds, Super Sports, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets on the card. Finally, Sunday the 19th is expected to have the Valley Wide UTV Shootout Series return.
Tickets on Friday are $7.00 for General Admission, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Kids (5 or Under) FREE with Racing starting at 6:00 PM. On Saturday tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Seniors (62+)/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Kids (5 or Under) FREE. A Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) is offered for $35.00 while Pit Passes are $30.00 each. Pit Gates open at 1:00, Front Gates 4:00, and Opening Ceremonies at 5:00. General Admission for the UTV event on Sunday is FREE with Practice at Noon and Racing at 2:00 PM.
Tom Yeack is still ahead in the winner’s list in the Sportsman class for this year with his two wins. Jeff Rash is the only driver to have bested the field with one victory to his credit. In the Street Stocks there has yet to be a repeat winner with Justin Evans, Kevin Roberts, and David Cronk collecting wins. In the Hornets Eddie Farness and Graig Osborne have hit pay dirt in the first two races of the new campaign.
Grey Ferrando and Bricen James have each managed to find success in the IMCA Modified ranks one time in 2019. In the Super Sport division there has yet to be a repeat winner as Randy Barley, B.J. Donofrio, and James Slover all gracing victory lane.
Please keep in mind that we are still in the wet season in the Pacific Northwest. Be sure to continually to check the website/Facebook page for weather updates. For more information on upcoming news and information be sure to check out www.willamettespeedway.org or the track’s Facebook page.
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
