6/11/2019
Willamette Speedway
Fast Friday, Sprint Cars, Midgets, Tuff Trucks, And More This Weekend At Willamette; Three Events In Three Days
Fast Friday, Sprint Cars, Midgets, Tuff Trucks, And More This Weekend At Willamette; Three Events In Three Days
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc’s Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- This weekend Willamette Speedway will have three straight days of action over Father’s Day Weekend. Things all kick off on Friday, June 14th, for Fast Friday with a $7.00 General Admission special. Then Saturday, the 15th, things will heat up with the first appearance of the year for the Interstate Sprint Car Series, Northwest Focus Midget Series, and Dwarf Cars. Sunday, the 16th, will cap the whole spree with the always exciting Father’s Day Tuff Truck & Trash Car Show as well as the Valley Wide UTV Shootout Series on the bill. To top it all off fathers will receive an amazing gift on Sunday.
Classes on Friday include Karts, Street Stocks, and Hornets. Saturday’s card will feature the aforementioned ISCS Sprints, Midgets, and Dwarfs as well as the Street Stocks. A great car count is expected for both nights on the 1/3-mile clay oval.
General Admission for Friday is only $7.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Kids (5 or Under) FREE with Front Gates opening at 4:30 PM Racing starting at 6:00. 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 3:30, and Racing at 5:00. On Sunday Front Gates open at 11:00 AM and the Show starts at 1:00 PM. Sunday tickets are 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. For more information on upcoming news and information be sure to check out www.willamettespeedway.org or the track’s Facebook page.
In 2019, the Street Stocks have witnessed Justin Evans win the lion’s share of the races placing first in three out of the six races. McKenzie Lockhart, Kelly McDonald, and Kevin Roberts are the three drivers to have bested the field just once this season. For the Hornets it’s been the Eddie Farness show. Farness has accrued four wins in the six total appearances of the division. Graig Osborne and Ed Farness both have one triumph to their credit.
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
