2/24/2016
Sunset Speedway Park
The T & G Thriller Returns to Sunset Speedway in 2016
Photo by Arlene Sundby
Banks, Oregon – We are excited to announce the return of the T & G Thriller sponsored by T & G Trucking & Freight. The 2016 season is shaping up to be one of the best season’s yet. The T & G Thriller has always been a driver and fan favorite for years. This year the event will be The T & G Thriller Doug Walters Classic which will be held on August 27th.
"Sunset Speedway is very excited to have T & G Trucking back with us for the 2016 Season," commented Nikki Gamell, General Manager, " We hope to see the T & G Thriller return for years to come. I know how much this event means to the fans, crews and drivers. I can't thank Lori Walters enough for bringing this event back to the schedule. I look forward to building this race this year and in the future in the memory of Doug Walters."
The T & G Thriller will host Late Models as the main event running (67) laps in honor of the late Doug Walters. The Budwieser IMCA Modifieds will run (57) laps, the Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks will run (47) laps and the 4-Bees will run (37). T & G Trucking has generously sponsored additional purse money for the T & G Thriller Night.
The Late Models will be $1500 to win and $150 to start, Budweiser IMCA Modifieds will be $750 to win and $125 to start, Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks will be $225 to win and $40 to start and the 4-Bees will be $150 to win and $20 to start. (A-Mains)
“We are excited to bring back the T & G Thriller,” stated Lori Walters, president of T & G Trucking & Freight, Inc., “this event has always been a great time for the crew of T & G Trucking and has always had on the edge of your seat racing. We are so thrilled to be back and look forward to this event.”
This year will mark the 8th Annual Doug Walters Classic, all 7 previous years have been won by Greg Walters, who is the son of the late Doug Walters. This year the T & G Thriller Doug Walters Classic will also be a points race for the 2016 I-5 Late Model Cup Series, which should produce some great car counts for the Late Models.
T & G Trucking & Freight, Inc is a family owned and operated business that has been in operation since 1986. Dispatch 24/7, dispatcher always available at 503-283-9550. Company location is strategically in the heart of the container Port Terminals and within ½ of a mile from NW Container Services Intermodal Rail Facility. T & G is a full service container carrier that specializes in overseas shipping services.
T & G Trucking & Freight, Inc.
13035 N Rivergate Blvd.
Portland, OR. 97203
Office: 503-283-9550
Fax: 503-283-9560
