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Getting Up To Speed With...Craig Loomis

3/31/2014

Getting Up To Speed With...Craig Loomis By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) The last three seasons Craig Loomis has ran the table in the Street Stock division at Sunset Speedway Park. Craig, of Vancouver, Washington, has put together three straight championships in the division and won last year’s edition of the prestigious Jim’s Thriftway 100. Loomis also has earned a championship four times in the last five years at SSP as he also picked up the Pure Stock title in 2009. He...more

SSP To Host Play Date This Saturday April 5th

3/31/2014

SSP To Host Play Date This Saturday April 5th By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Banks, Oregon- On this Saturday April 5th Sunset Speedway Park is scheduled to host their first event of the 2014 season by with their annual test and tune practice date. This will give a chance for drivers to shake their cars down and get comfortable before the first race of the year. In the event that it is cancelled due to weather we will promptly post a cancellation notice on our website as...more

Getting Up To Speed With…Pat Lechner

4/2/2014

Getting Up To Speed With…Pat Lechner By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O’Neil) Pat Lechner ended his first year in a Modified by finishing fourth in points in the newly created Northwest Extreme Modified division at Sunset Speedway Park. The Forest Grove driver would have veteran driver Rob Ireland hop in the car a few times with Ireland even putting the mount in victory lane on one occasion. A fun fact about his chassis is that it is homebuilt from the ground up. Lechner’s...more

Northwest Extreme Modified Looking To Have A Succe...

4/3/2014

Northwest Extreme Modified Looking To Have A Successful Sophomore Season At Banks By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Banks, Oregon- 2013 seen the debut season of the Northwest Extreme Modifieds at Sunset Speedway Park. In that year the class was dominated by Rick Graham who would win seven of the eight races that would be completed. Rob Ireland, driving for car owner Pat Lechner, was the only other feature winner that season. 2014 looks like there will be an even better year...more

SSP Saturday April 5th Practice Rained Out

4/4/2014

SSP Saturday April 5th Practice Rained Out By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- The practice scheduled for Saturday April 5th at Sunset Speedway Park has been cancelled due to weather. Recent rain fall had saturated the pits as well as flooding the infield and front stretch which preventing any action to be conducted. Next Saturday (the 12th) will be another test and tune event. Practice next Saturday is expected to begin around 2:00 PM and last until dusk. Pit Passes are $25.00 and folks...more

Sunset Speedway Parks Hopes To Get To Practice Sat...

4/7/2014

Sunset Speedway Parks Hopes To Get To Practice Saturday April 12th By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O’Neil) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park is scheduled to host a test and tune practice on the afternoon/evening of Saturday April 12th. This will be a perfect chance for drivers to get their cars ready for the Season Opener at the “Banks Bullring” on April 19th. After last weekend’s practice was scheduled this will be the first event of the 2014 calendar. The practice this Saturday...more

SSP Half Price Season Passes Still On Sale

4/7/2014

SSP Half Price Season Passes Still On Sale By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O’Neil) Banks, Oregon- Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Time is running out to purchase your 2014 Sunset Speedway Park Season Passes. These passes are on sale for a limited time and you can get yours through GetMyPerks.com at the special half off discount. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity so save money and see some great racing all at the same time. To get your 2014 SSP Season Pass via GetMyPerks.com simply...more

SSP Looking Forward To Another Great Year Of 4-Bee...

4/8/2014

SSP Looking Forward To Another Great Year Of 4-Bee Action By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Banks, Oregon- The last few years has seen some incredible action in the 4-Bees at Sunset Speedway Park. The past two seasons have seen two different champions and last year seen some new faces in victory lane. In 2014 it looks like the title will be up for grabs as 2011 and 2013 4-Bee champion Mike Mastrangelo will be racing a limited schedule in the division. This should make for...more

Plenty Of Chances To Pre-Register For SSP This Wee...

4/8/2014

Plenty Of Chances To Pre-Register For SSP This Weekend By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Banks, Oregon- Are you a driver that plans on racing at all at Sunset Speedway Park this season? Is it a hassle to fill out all of your paperwork the day of the race? Would you like to make just show up to the racetrack without filling out forms? If you answered yes to all those questions than you are in luck because Sunset Speedway Park will make things easier for you. During the test...more

Getting Up To Speed With...Kim Oyler

4/9/2014

Getting Up To Speed With...Kim Oyler By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) The 4-Bee class at Sunset Speedway Park has shown great strides in numbers with the class growing and growing year after year. Second-generation driver Kim Oyler of Gresham, Oregon, but originally from Portland, has been one of those newcomers to the sport as both her and her sister Lisa follow in the footsteps of their father John. Currently Kim is attending Mt. Hood Community College to obtain a degree in...more

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