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SSP Ready For First Race Of August; Northwest Focu...

7/28/2015

SSP Ready For First Race Of August; Northwest Focus Midgets And NWWT Sprints On The Card By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Kenny's Photography) Banks, Oregon- After last weekend's disappointing rain out Sunset Speedway Park is anxious to get back to racing. Saturday August 1st will be a great eveing of racing at the “Banks Bullring”. Classes featured include the Northwest Wingless Tour, Pure Stocks, Northwest Dwarf Cars, and the Northwest Focus Midgets. The Northwest Wingless Tour is...more

Northwest Focus Midgets Make Lone Sunset Appearanc...

7/29/2015

Northwest Focus Midgets Make Lone Sunset Appearance On August 1st By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- The Northwest Focus Midget Series heads to Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday August 1st. This will be their only appearance at the “Banks Bullring” in 2015 and is a must see event. Some of the best Midget racers in the Western United States will be on hand with approximately fifteen teams making the journey. “Our drivers have been anxiously waiting and are now ready for some fun side by side...more

Vollbrecht, Martinez, And Hopkes Get August 1st Wi...

8/4/2015

Vollbrecht, Martinez, And Hopkes Get August 1st Wins At SSP By Ben Deatherage Sunset Speedway Park would host some fantastic action on Saturday August 1st. In addition to the Northwest Wingless Tour in the house there would also be the Northwest Focus Midgets, Northwest Dwarf Cars, and Pure Stocks. The racing would be very entertaining for the crowd in attendance. In the Northwest Focus Midgets main event Ariel Biggs, from McCleary, Washington, was the early race leader in her Light House...more

Drivers Appreciation Night Presented By 98.7 The B...

8/5/2015

Drivers Appreciation Night Presented By 98.7 The Bull Next For SSP By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Nikki Gamell) Banks, Oregon- The 2nd Annual Drivers Appreciation Night presented by 98.7 The Bull is next for Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday August 8th. If you are a race fan you are definitely in for a treat as a full card of racing will be on tap at the “Banks Bullring”. The classes racing include the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods,...more

SSP Appreciation Night Once Again A Major Success

8/10/2015

SSP Appreciation Night Once Again A Major Success By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) For the second time in the history of Sunset Speedway Park the 1/4-mile clay oval would host Driver Appreciation Night presented by 98.7 The Bull. The race would be jammed packed with fans to watch some awesome racing all night long. There would also be a meet and greet session with all of the drivers on the track which was a big hit. In addition to the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series in...more

SSP Gets Back To It After Week Off; 7th Annual Dou...

8/19/2015

SSP Gets Back To It After Week Off; 7th Annual Doug Walters Classic/Maletis Night Next By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- After a week off for the annual Banks Barbecue Weekend Sunset Speedway is back to it for the 7th Annual Doug Walters Classic which is also Maletis Night at the races. This race is ran in honor of former owner and operator of SSP Doug Walters. The Late Models will race for 67 laps which also honors Walters' longtime number. Also in action is the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds,...more

Doug Walters Classic Potluck Reminder

8/20/2015

Doug Walters Classic Potluck Reminder Banks, Oregon- We would like to let folks know that there will be a potluck held after the Doug Walters Classic race on Saturday August 22nd at Sunset Speedway Park in the pit area. We encourage everyone to bring a dish and we will also be playing a corn hole tournament too. For any questions contact Nikki Gamell at (503)-476-7206. We will see everyone this Saturday.

Foster, Roden, And Captain Turnabout Earn Doug Wal...

8/26/2015

Foster, Roden, And Captain Turnabout Earn Doug Walters Classic/Maletis Beverage Night Victories By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) In addition to the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series in action at Sunset Speedway Park's Doug Walters Classic/Maletis Beverage Night on Saturday August 22nd so were three other divisions. They would include the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and the 4-Bees. Bubba Foster was the car to beat in the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds main event. But...more

Sunset Speedway Park Set For TPR Industrial Supply...

8/27/2015

Sunset Speedway Park Set For TPR Industrial Supply 30 On Saturday August 29th By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) Banks, Oregon- The “Banks Bullring” is at it again on Saturday August 29th at the 1/4-mile clay oval. Headlining the night will be the Northwest Dwarf Cars for the TPR Industrial Supply 30 which will have the feature winner receive $350.00. Also on tap is the Budweiser IMCA Modified, IMCA Sport Mods, Pure Stocks, and both divisions of Micro Sprints. A friendly...more

SSP Saturday August 29th Races And Sunday Practice...

8/29/2015

SSP Saturday August 29th Races And Sunday Practice Canceled Due To Stormy Weather By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- We regret to inform our race fans and teams that the races for Saturday August 29th have been canceled due to weather. The weather forecast is getting worse and worse by the hour and a high wind advisory, that are supposed to reach 60-70 MPH from the Coastal Range, has been put in effect in the local area. We want to ensure the safety of our staff, fans, and drivers so we have...more

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