5/28/2019
Willamette Speedway
Tanner, James, Donofrio, And E. Farness Sweep Clair Cup Weekend At Willamette; K. Emery And McDonald Also Collect Sunday Wins
Tanner, James, Donofrio, And E. Farness Sweep Clair Cup Weekend At Willamette; K. Emery And McDonald Also Collect Sunday Wins
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- After the Saturday, May 25th, finale for the 2019 Clair Cup fell to weather things were moved to Sunday, the 26th. The same six classes from Friday evening at Willamette Speedway were on hand to duke it out for the weekend finale. Four of the six divisions witnessed sweepers of both shows.
Portland’s Joey Tanner has kept his juggernaut-like momentum this year in Super Late Models for his fifth victory in as many races. Albany ace Bricen James once again got the job done in the IMCA Modified ranks and now has three wins to his credit while Salem driver B.J. Donofrio has two straight triumphs in the Super Sports.
The Sportsman division had its newest winner grace victory lane with Kent Emery and a new 2019 victor in the Street Stocks emerged as Cottage Grove’s Kelly McDonald parked the Tom and Joan Langan owned entry in the winner’s circle. Lastly, Sandy native Eddie Farness scored another W in Hornet racing for his third consecutive win.
Willamette Speedway hosts the popular Strawberry Cup weekend with three events on the card. Friday, May 31st, kicks things off with Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Sportsman, and Hornets. Saturday, June 1st, will have the return of the Late Models, Mods, and Sport Mods while running just on Saturday will be Super Sports and Street Stocks. Then everything will all wrap up on Sunday, the 2nd, with the Valley Wide UTV Shootout Series.
Tickets on Friday are $14.00 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. 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
