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SSP Gets Another Night Of Racing In The Books

6/10/2013

Sunset Speedway Park Gets Another Night Of Racing In The Books By Ben Deatherage (Photos Courtesy of Steve Veltman) The Sunset Speedway Park had an entertaining night of racing in front of a large crowd of fans on Saturday June 8th. The night was the first round of the two race IMCA Modified Madness mini-series. Also in competition for the evening were the Northwest Extreme Sprints, Midgets, and 4-Bees. The IMCA Modified feature was a thriller and had fans on their feet. Getting the lead on...more

Getting Up To Speed With…Mark Wauge

6/10/2013

Getting Up To Speed With…Mark Wauge By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) As the 2013 Wild Wild West Modified Shootout is just days away we took some time to talk to one of the strong contenders for the title. Mark Wauge, of Jacksonville, Oregon, eyes the championship in the Skinner Autoplex #1M Loose Gruff this season and will look to add the trophy to his already decorated résumé. Wauge is a six-time Southern Oregon Speedway track champion, a former winner of the Lon...more

Getting Up To Speed With…Joe German

6/12/2013

Getting Up To Speed With…Joe German By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Fletcher Motorsports Photography) Grays Harbor Raceway will host the first leg of the Wild Wild West Modified Shootout in 2013. It is the first time that the Elma, Washington facility has had such an honor. When the travelers start rolling int0 town one guy they may need to keep a sharp eye on is Joe German. The Wishkah, Washington chauffeur is the two-time and defending track champion of the Shipwreck Beads IMCA...more

Sunset Speedway Park Has A Busy Stretch Ahead Star...

6/12/2013

Sunset Speedway Park Has A Busy Stretch Ahead Starting With Saturday's Fan Appreciaiton Night Presented By Knecht's By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park will be having a busy stretch in the coming days including three straight events starting with this Saturday June 15th. Sunday the 16th will be the debut of the 300-Lap Iron Man Enduro Series while Monday the 17th will have the Wild Wild West Modified Shootout in action. Classes that will be in...more

Getting Up To Speed With...Jesse Williamson

6/13/2013

Getting Up To Speed With…Jesse Williamson By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) We had the chance to talk to the defending Wild Wild West Modified Shootout winner Jesse Williamson. The third-generation driver from Coburg, Oregon is anxious to get back on the road and become the first guy to win the series more than once. Williamson is a two-time winner of Oregon’s Cottage Grove Speedway Modified Nationals and the 2009 winner of the Shipwreck Beads Northwest Modified...more

Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciation Night Next Fo...

6/14/2013

Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciation Night Next For SSP By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park will be in full action for three events in the coming days. The whole extravaganza will be kicked off with the extremely popular Fan Appreciation Night. The event will be proudly presented by the wonderful people at Knecht’s Auto Parts. Classes that will be competing during the course of the evening include the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Northwest Extreme Sprints,...more

Northwest Extreme Late Model Series Back In Action...

6/14/2013

Northwest Extreme Late Model Series Back In Action This Saturday By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O’Neil) Banks, Oregon- After a week hiatus the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series will be in action for their fifth race of 2013 on Saturday June 15th. Returning to the Sunset Speedway Park for the fourth time this year fans will be entertained as these “Dirt Track Warriors” will be battling lap after lap on the ¼-mile clay oval bullring. In four series races this year Greg Walters and...more

Getting Up To Speed With…Braedon Hand

6/15/2013

Getting Up To Speed With…Braedon Hand By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) As the 2013 Wild Wild West Modified Shootout is about to commence this Saturday June 15th we talk to a guy who is looking to make a splash in this series, “Kid Rocket” Braedon Hand. The three-time Cottage Grove Speedway Modified track champion, and current track record holder, is looking to build off of his momentum in recent events to score his first win of the campaign. Hand has bested drivers of...more

Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciation Night A Good...

6/16/2013

Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciation Night A Good One At SSP By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Steve Veltman) Spectators were treated to some great racing at the Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday June 15th. The Banks bullring had a full card of competition for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Knecht’s Auto Parts. Classifications on hand included the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Northwest Extreme Sprints, 4-Bees, and the Womens division. Corbett’s...more

Wild Wild West Modified Shootout Information

6/16/2013

(Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) On Monday June 17th the Wild Wild West Modified Shootout will make their annual visit. The local IMCA Modified competition will have to defend their turf against the top teams on the Pacific Coast. Tickets for the Monday race are Adults/Seniors/Military are $8.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, Children 5 and Under FREE, and a whole CAR LOAD will get you into the races for $25.00. Front gates open up at 3:30 PM with racing scheduled to start at 6:00 PM on Monday...more

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