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Meet The New Race Director

3/9/2019

Here is your chance to chat with the new Race Director of Sunset Speedway, Bob Valencia. Saturday, March 23rd 1pm-3pm at Schegal Hall. Also a great opportunity to complete your car registration for the season. Hope to see you there!

Bob Valencia Volunteers As New Race Director Of SS...

3/9/2019

Bob Valencia Volunteers As New Race Director Of SSP By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of NSP Racing Videos) Banks, Oregon- In 2019 Sunset Speedway Park will have a new edition in the role of race director. Bob Valencia will be coming aboard the ¼-mile clay oval as a volunteer to help the facility out. However, Valencia is no stranger to running races nor SSP. “I’m really excited for the opportunity,” said Valencia, “I called Jerry (Schram) up this winter and we were talking about Willamette...more

Super Sports Coming To SSP In 2019

3/12/2019

Super Sports Coming To SSP In 2019 (Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos) Banks, Oregon- With less than a month’s time before the drop of the first green flag at Sunset Speedway Park a new class will be introduced at the facility. The Super Sports will find a home at the “Banks Bullring” in 2019 and are slated for eleven events on the schedule. The rules will be the same as Willamette Speedway and will also allow the use of any 11.5” Asphalt Slicks. The majority of the races will pay $377.00 to win...more

Practice for April 6th Canceled!

4/5/2019

Unfortunately due to weather practice scheduled for tomorrow Saturday, April 6th has been canceled. For more details about upcoming events please visit us at www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com

Sunset Speedway Park Gearing For 2019 Opener On Sa...

4/7/2019

Sunset Speedway Park Gearing For 2019 Opener On Saturday April 13th By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Photo Hill) Banks, Oregon- The year that is sure to make “Banks Great Again” is expected to get underway on Saturday, April 13th for the first race of the new season. Classes on the card will include the Outlaw Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and 4-Bees. All divisions are sure to dazzle and thrill on the ¼-mile bullring clay oval. Aaron Elwess...more

Season Opener Canceled!

4/12/2019

Unfortunately due to inclement weather throughout the week tomorrows season opener for Saturday, April 13th has been canceled. Fingers crossed next week gives better conditions so we can get the season started!

SSP Ready For April 20th Discount Days Opener

4/16/2019

SSP Ready For April 20th Discount Days Opener By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means) Banks, Oregon- After last week’s disappointing rain out things are looking to finally get underway on Saturday, April 20th, at Sunset Speedway Park. The “Banks Bullring” has a full card of racing and will feature a special admission price with $5.00 for one General Admission ticket or $8.00 for two. Classes on the card include the IMCA Sport Mods, Pure Stocks/IMCA Hobby Stocks, Dwarf Cars,...more

April 20th Race Event Changed to Practice!

4/20/2019

Unfortunately with the rain we received areas of our fan parking and the pits are not accessible. We know some drivers travel long distance to race at the speedway and we would rather cancel the race now than have them make an unnecessary trip. At this moment, practice is scheduled for tomorrow. We will post something by 12pm confirming if practice is a go. The plan is to start around 4pm. General Admission is free, Pit Pass $15, Car/Driver $30. We know everyone is anxious to start the season,...more

Practice Canceled for April 20th

4/20/2019

Sorry everyone but the facility still has too many areas that are soft and wet. Practice for today has been canceled. We hope the forecast this week will allow for it to dry out so we can have our first race of the season Saturday, April 27th! We hope everyone has a fun Easter Weekend. For more information about upcoming events please visit us at sunsetspeedwaypark.comm

Bobby Morley Memorial To Open Up 2019 SSP Race Sea...

4/23/2019

Bobby Morley Memorial To Open Up 2019 SSP Race Season By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means) Banks, Oregon- After a wet April it looks like racing will finally return to the “Banks Bullring” on Saturday, April 27th. The Bobby Morley Memorial gets the party started with one of the biggest Street Stock races in the Pacific Northwest and having the winner collect an impressive $500.00. In addition to Street Stocks on the card there will be the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Pure...more

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