8/21/2019
Sunset Speedway Park
Sunset Speedway Park Back In Action On Saturday August 24th
Sunset Speedway Park Back In Action On Saturday August 24th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Photo Hill)
Banks, Oregon- The “Banks Bullring” returns to racing after a weekend off on Saturday, August 24th. The ¼-mile clay oval last witnessed action on Thursday, the 15th while last Saturday and Sunday had the Banks BBQ and Tractor Pulls. Classes on the card include the Outlaw Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks/IMCA Hobby Stocks, 4-Bee’s, and both Micro divisions.
Ticket prices are $13.00 for Adults and Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Kids (5 & Under) are FREE. A Family Pass (Two Adults and up to four Youths (6-12)) is offered for $35.00 while Premium Seats are available for $25.00 each. Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, with racing kicking off at 6:00. Please, no outside food or drink. For more information, log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
In six races there have been two different Outlaw Late Model feature winners. Those two chauffeurs happen to be Sonny Modaff and Brian Winkler with three each. Joey Tardio looks to continue his winning form in the Street Stocks. The Forest Grove gasser has won the last four straight features in the division. Craig Loomis is a three-time victor while drivers with just a single triumph include Frank Elwess, Arnie Case, and Zack Simpson.
In the Pure Stock/IMCA Hobby Stock ranks Jacob Myers has been in prime form. The Portland pilot has visited victory lane the last three main events and has amassed a total of five wins. With four wins on the current campaign is point leader Austin Henderson over Kendall Lee who has hoisted a victor’s trophy on just one occasion.
Justen McConnville has tamed the Open Micro class three times this season. A long list of one race winners includes Jeff Little, Josh Thompson, Jesse Schlotfeldt, and Malachi Gemmer. In the Restricted Micros, you will find that Keira Zylstra has accrued three victories. Macie Logsdon, Mason Dineen, Braden Maltais, and Colby Thornhill all have just one win.
2019 Sunset Speedway Park Supporters:
FinishLine Graphics
Jim’s Thriftway
RockAuto.com
Budweiser
Speed Shift TV
Tommy’s Transmissions
Schram Brothers Excavating
Rockstar Energy Drinks
Speedmart Inc.
Hoosier Racing Tires
Sunset Park
Pick-N-Pull Self-Service Used Auto Parts
R.S. Race Products
Maletis Beverage
Jackson Industries
98.7 The Bull
Bud Light
Pepsi Co.
City of Banks
Checkered Flag Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating
Bridgeport Logistics
PGH Excavating
Highway Heavy Hauling
Deering Management Group
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
