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Chris Batalgia Earns SSP 2015 4-Bee Title

10/14/2015

Chris Batalgia Earns SSP 2015 4-Bee Title By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) The Sunset Speedway Park 4-Bee division in 2015 was dominated by Chris Batalgia. The Forest Grove driver managed to accumulate the most wins over the course of the season. He also would obtain the most points over the year to win his first career championship. “I would really like to thank my wife and kids for all their help and support,” commented the chauffeur of the Sweere's Trucking/Auto-Inter...more

John Ireland Scores Second Straight SSP Street Sto...

10/22/2015

John Ireland Scores Second Straight SSP Street Stock Championship By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) Despite just winning one main event in 2015 John Ireland managed to get the job done in the Street Stock ranks at Sunset Speedway Park. The Banks veteran would win his second consecutive championship in his Ireland & Ireland PC/Applebee Aviation/Klecker Knives/Privateer Racing #88 Monte Carlo. It would be a tight points battle with Ireland having a twelve point advantage after...more

Ryan Martinez Earns Another Northwest Dwarf Car Cr...

10/22/2015

Ryan Martinez Earns Another Northwest Dwarf Car Crown By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) Portland's Ryan Martinez was extremely dominant with the Northwest Dwarf Cars in 2015. Martinez would be the only multi-feature winner over the course of the season. In addition to most wins and the highest point tally he managed to have the most top five finishes and top ten results. The Auto Truck Wholesale/St. John's Tire Factory/Van Raden Industries #9 M&M would grace victory lane on...more

Jeff Little Captures SSP Open Micro Title

10/22/2015

Jeff Little Captures SSP Open Micro Title By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) The Micro Open division at Sunset Speedway Park was one of the most exciting to watch in 2015. In fact in eight races there was eight different winners throughout the campaign. Emerging triumphant with the most points at the end of the year would be Jeff Little of Deming, Washington. Little, driving his D&D Custom Service/Mobile Hardware #86 PMP, would pick up one feature victory on the final race of...more

John Henry Wins 2015 SSP Pure Stock Championship

10/22/2015

John Henry Wins 2015 SSP Pure Stock Championship (By Ben Deatherage) John Henry had a spectacular 2015 campaign at Sunset Speedway Park. Competing in the Pure Stock division, Henry would manage to produce enough points to win the title at the end of the season. The Ernest Racing/Henry Racing/TK's Auto Repair/Joe's Auto Body and Paint #68 Camaro would win three main events including the Iron Man 100 on June 6th. Henry would also pick up wins on April 25th, May 16th, and the aforementioned...more

SSP Sport Mod Championship Won By Pamela Graham

10/24/2015

SSP Sport Mod Championship Won By Pamela Graham By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of John Tarr) Pamela Graham was the car to beat in the IMCA Sport Mods at Sunset Speedway Park in 2015. The Vancouver, Washington driver would put together a stellar season in her Perfection Automotive/21st Century Towing/Checkered Flag Asphalt, Paving & Seal Coating/Freeman Tile/Meyer’s Auto Body/Snap-On Tools #12x FR1. She would win on five occasions at the “Banks Bullring” throughout the course of the...more

6TH ANNUAL WILD WEST MODIFIED SPEEDWEEK

12/31/2015

Who is ready for the 6th Annual Wild West Modified Shootout Speedweek? Drivers, crews, fans and staff mark your calendars for this whole week of action packed racing!! We are excited to announce the return of Grays Harbor Raceway on this Speedweek Tour. Big thanks to the Modified Speedweek Officials for getting this done!! Saturday June 11th - Southern Oregon Speedway, Medford, OR Sunday June 12th - Siskiyou Motor Speedway, Yreka, CA. Mon - June 13th - Coos Bay Speedway, Coos Bay, OR Tues...more

2016 TENTATIVE SUNSET SCHEDULE RELEASED

1/4/2016

Photo by Arlene Sundby Happy New Year to all the fans, crews, racers and staff. Sunset Speedway is pleased to released the action packed 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. We have worked hard to get this exciting schedule put together. Please keep in mind, this is the January 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. It is subject to change, so please check back for changes. We don't plan on any major changes. A few dates we are still working on confirming up. You can find the schedule located on the schedule tab...more

2016 SUNSET SPEEDWAY RULES UPDATED

1/27/2016

With the 2016 race season rapidly approaching everyone has been anxious to check out the rules. We have finalized them and they are all uploaded to the "Driver's Info" tab on the website. We focused mainly on driver and car safety rules for the 2016 season. No major changes, but just firming up on the safety gear department. Please review the "Sunset Speedway General ALL Class Rules" and your perspective class rules. Drivers Registrations will be updated and available in early February. ...more

Frisbie Motorsports and Discount Race Car Parts Te...

1/29/2016

Frisbie Motorsports and Discount Race Car Parts Team up to support IMCA Sport Mods Transitions Photo by John Tarr Banks, Oregon – Frisbie Motorsports and Discount Race Car Parts are teaming up to help the IMCA Sport Mod Class at both Sunset Speedway and Cottage Grove Speedway this 2016 season. “We are huge advocates for the IMCA Sport Mod division and want to see it grow and succeed in our area,” stated Collen Winebarger, Owner/Operator of Discount Race Car Parts, “Our hope is that with...more

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