Wild West Modified Shootout Set For 2017 Campaign
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Wildlight Photography)
If you’re looking for the best IMCA Modified drivers in the Pacific Northwest and abroad then look no further than the Wild West Modified Shootout from June 23rd to July 1st. Eight races will be conducted in nine nights at some of the best five race tracks in the country. The tour will finish things out with a massive three-day extravaganza at Lebanon, Oregon’s Willamette Speedway.
Last year would witness utter dominance by Kellen Chadwick. The Oakley, California native would pick up four of the six shows while on his way to the Wild West Modified Shootout title in his first ever time participating in the speedweek.
2017 should be an exciting year for the Wild West Modified Shootout as it is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated and talked about racing dates in the land. Below you will find out all of the information that you will need whether you plan on travelling for just a single race or all eight of them. If you are competitor and have any questions at all feel free to contact Series Director Bob Valencia at (360)-470-6113.
2017 IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Schedule
Friday, June 23rd-Siskiyou Motor Speedway-Yreka, California
Saturday, June 24th-Southern Oregon Speedway-White City, Oregon
Sunday, June 25th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Monday, June 26th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Tuesday, June 27th-Night Off/Travel Day
Wednesday, June 28th- Sunset Speedway Park-Banks, Oregon
Thursday, June 29th- Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Friday, June 30th- Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Saturday, July 1st- Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Former IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Champions
2011- Brian Poppa
2012- Jesse Williamson
2013- Jesse Williamson
2014- Alex Stanford
2015- Jesse Williamson
2016- Kellen Chadwick
All-Time IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Win List
Jesse Williamson- 8
Alex Stanford- 6
Kellen Chadwick- 4
Brian Poppa
Travis Peery- 2
Ken Schrader
Mark Wauge
Mark Carrell- 1
Ryan Gaylord
Braedon Hand
Scott Lenz
Brad Martin
Anthony Restad
Nick Trenchard
Collen Winebarger
RULES: IMCA RULES PACKAGES – IMCA TECH OFFICIAL WILL BE PRESENT
ENTRY FEES: $80.00 (Includes Car and Driver Pit Pass)
GENERAL PIT PASS: $30.00
The top ten point earners will be eligible for the $3,500.00 point fund but you must make ALL of the races.
Nightly Payout:
1.$1000.00
2.$600.00
3. $450.00
4. $350.00
5. $300.00
6.$250.00
7.$200.00
8.$175.00
9.$150.00
10.$140.00
11.$130.00
12.$130.00
13.$125.00
14.$125.00
15-20.$100.00
B Main
- Transfer
- Transfer
- $80.00
- $75.00
- $70.00
- $65.00
- $60.00
8-Back $50.00
Track: Siskiyou Motor Speedway
Address: 1712 Old US 99, Yreka, CA, 96097
Size: 1/4-mile high banked oval
Camping Yes/No (Fee): Yes ($10)
Hotels (Phone Number): Baymont Inn & Suites (530-841-1300
Transponder Rental Fee: N/A
Track: Southern Oregon Speedway
Address: 6900 Kershaw Rd, White City, OR, 97502
Size: 1/4-mile high banked oval
Camping Yes/No (Fee): Yes (FREE)
Hotels (Phone Number): Brookside Inn (541-826-0800)
Transponder Rental Fee: $15.00
Track: Cottage Grove Speedway
Address: 2150 N Douglas Ave, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
Size: 1/4-mile high banked oval
Camping Yes/No (Fee): Yes (FREE for drivers), Western Oregon Exposition Campground (541-942-6150)
Hotels (Phone Number): Comfort Inn & Suites of Creswell (541-895-4025)
Quality Inn-Cottage Grove (541-942-9747)
Transponder Rental Fee: $20.00
Track: Sunset Speedway Park
Address: 485 S Main St, Banks, OR, 97106
Size: 1/4-mile medium banked oval
Camping Yes/No (Fee): Yes (FREE for drivers), Sunset Park Campground 503-869-7545 ($15 for tent and $20 for RV)
Hotels (Phone Number): America's Best Value Inn of Forest Grove (503-357-9000)
Forest Grove Inn (503-357-9700)
Transponder Rental Fee: Included
Track: Willamette Speedway
Address: 36606 Airport Drive, Lebanon, OR. 97355
Size: 1/3-mile medium banked oval
Camping Yes/No (Fee): Yes ($10 First Come First Serve)
Hotels (Phone Number): Phoenix Inn of Albany (541-926-5696)
Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn (541-451-1000)
Transponder Rental Fee: $15.00