Sunset Speedway Park Welcomes Wild West Modified Shootout On Wednesday June 27th
By Ben Deatherage
Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park has two claims to fame when it comes to the Wild West Modified Shootout. One, it is the smallest track the tour visits or for that matter ever visited. Two, it is the only facility that has been apart of all seven seasons and has completed every single main event. That streak will look to continue Wednesday, June 27th when they host round six of the 2018 schedule.
Eight times the series has visited the “Banks Bullring” and six different drivers have emerged from the dust victorious. Jesse Williamson is on top of the win list with three triumphs while Brian Poppa, Ken Schrader, Travis Peery, Mark Carrell, and Kellen Chadwick have one apiece. Carrell’s win is his single career victory with the WWMS.
Locally Sunset Speedway Park has had six IMCA Modified shows. Late Model standout Greg Walters is the only multiple-feature winner with two trips to victory lane. Single race winners include Jimmy Schram, Trevor LaBarge, Aaron Elwess, and Collen Winebarger.
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. Tickets, apparel, and more can be purchased online at www.pnwdirtracing.com . For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
As has been the case for the last two Wild West Modified Shootouts the fine folks at Speed Shift TV will be providing live lap-to-lap coverage of every single round. Be sure and stay tuned to the Wild West Modified Shootout Facebook page for the latest news and updates.
2018 IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Schedule
Friday, June 22nd-Siskiyou Motor Speedway-Yreka, California
Saturday, June 23rd-Southern Oregon Speedway-White City, Oregon
Sunday, June 24th-Coos Bay Speedway-Coos Bay, Oregon
Monday, June 25th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Tuesday, June 26th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Wednesday, June 27th-Sunset Speedway Park-Banks, Oregon
Thursday, June 28th-Travel Date/Driver Appreciation Party presented by FinishLine Graphics
Friday, June 29th-Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Saturday, June 30th-Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Past Wild West Modified Shootout Winners At Sunset Speedway Park
2011- Brian Poppa on June 24th
2012- Ken Schrader on June 20th
2013- Jesse Williamson on June 17th
2014- Mark Carrell on July 20th; Travis Peery on July 19th
2015- Jesse Williamson on June 17th
2016- Kellen Chadwick on June 17th
2017- Jesse Williamson on June 28th
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
2017- Jesse Williamson
All-Time IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Win List
Jesse Williamson- 10
Alex Stanford- 6
Kellen Chadwick- 4
Brian Poppa
Ethan Dotson- 2
Travis Peery
Ken Schrader
Nick Trenchard
Mark Wauge
John Campos- 1
Mark Carrell
Ryan Gaylord
Braedon Hand
Danny Lauer
Scott Lenz
Brad Martin
Anthony Restad
Wade Taylor
Collen Winebarger
Former Sunset Speedway Park Modified Track Champions (Incomplete)
2008- Doug Lockwood
2009- Doug Lockwood
2010- Mike Graham
2011- Eric Sayre
2012- Chris Quinn
2013- Rob Ireland
2014- Doug Lockwood
2015- Craig Cassell
2016- Craig Cassell
2017- Craig Cassell