9/6/2017
Sunset Speedway Park
Sunset Speedway Park Returns With September 9th 98.7 The Bull Night; Wingless Sprints And More
Sunset Speedway Park Returns With September 9th 98.7 The Bull Night; Wingless Sprints And More
By Ben Deatherage
Banks, Oregon- After a weekend off Sunset Speedway Park is happy to be back to racing. The "Banks Bullring" will host 98.7 The Bull Night on Saturday, September 9th. Classes on the card include the Wingless Sprint Series, Dwarf Cars, New Bees, and both divisions of 600cc Micro Sprints.
The Wingless Sprint Series will have their final race of the 2017 season with the champion being crowned at the end of the night. Lindsay Barney won the previous race back in late July.
Ryan Martinez has gathered the most trips to victory lane in the Dwarf Cars, with four. Shane Youngren has won twice while Barry King, Jimmy Brinster, and Jake Van Ortwick are credited with a win each. Both the Northwest Dwarf Car and Pacific Hardtop Racing Association clubs will be in the house that is sure to produce a sizable car count.
In the 600cc Open Micros Jeff Little lead the win column at three. Casey Starr, Derek Torkelson, Colby Thornhill, and Chance Crum all have one triumph each. Winners in the 600cc Restricted Micros include Braden Maltais, with four, and one-time victors Colby Thornhill, Dakota Drake, and Lane Taylor.
In the New Bee ranks both Kaylee Batalgia and Taylor Sayre have two wins to their credit. Travis Zimmerly and Bailey Jackson are one-time victors.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, Time Trials begin at 5:30, with Racing kicking off at 6:30. Tickets are $13.00 for Adults and Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00. A Family Pass (Two Adults and up to four Youths) is offered for $35.00 while Premium Seats are available for $25.00 each. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
98.7 The Bull is Portland’s # 1 for New Country on the FM dial, constantly doing all sorts of cool promotions so be sure and sign up and become a bull rider today for your chance to score tickets, cash & prizes at www.987thebull.com. Also check out their live streaming online or on their bull app on your Smartphone and don't miss a minute of your favorite country music.
2017 Sunset Speedway Park Track Sponsors/Marketing Partners
Budweiser
Maletis Beverage
Pepsi
Tommy’s Transmission
Rockstar Energy Drink
Jim’s Thriftway
PGH Excavating
Speedmart Inc.
FinishLine Graphics
Bridgeport Logistics
R.S. Race Products
Checkered Flag Asphalt Paving and Seal Coating
RockAuto.com
Driver Websites
98.7 The Bull
Hoosier Racing Tires
Bud Light
Schram Brothers Excavating
Shock Top Beverage
Baseline Pawn Shop
Sunset Park Association
City of Banks, Oregon
Row52.com
Pick-N-Pull
Speedshift TV
IMCA Racing
Habitat For Humanity
Premier Community Bank
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
