Racing Returns To SSP On August 5th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Photo Hill)
Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park is back in action on Saturday, August 5th for another installment of the 2017 season. Though the temperatures may be warm the racing on the “Banks Bullring” will be even hotter. Classes on the card include the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks.
The Budweiser IMCA Modifieds have hosted eight races and witnessed eight different winners. Craig Cassell, Aaron Elwess, Kenny Miller, Bubba Foster, John Campos, Collen Winebarger, Clark Tenney, and Jesse Williamson have all recorded trips to victory lane.
John Henry still has dominated the IMCA Sport Mod division. Henry has four wins in 2017 while Brian Cooper and Mike Medel have accomplished one victory each.
Arnie Case has managed to win twice with the Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks. Joey Tardio, Chris West, Kyle Yeack, Joey Tanner, and Brad Gentry also have point triumphs to their credit. Jack Parshall and Rod Lowe are two drivers who were winners in non-point competition.
Finally, in the Pure Stocks two drivers have kept the rest of the class in check, Tanner Krohling and Larry Brookshire. Brookshire has visited the winner’s circle four times while Krohling has two wins. Rob Ferree is the only other feature winner this season.
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
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