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Western Fastest Outlaws Name Changed To Western Sp...

3/4/2015

WFO Sprint Series Name Changed To WST By Ben Deatherage Cottage Grove, Oregon- The newly created Western Fastest Outlaws Sprint Series has changed its name to the Western Sprint Tour. The reason for this change was a conflict with trademark on the term “WFO” so with the introduction of the WST name there is no issue on that front. Be prepared to feel the earth shake as these 700+ horsepower fire-breathing monsters do battle at a track near you. Despite the name change the website address...more

Northwest Wingless Tour Prepares For Seventh Seaso...

3/3/2015

Northwest Wingless Tour Prepares For Seventh Season Of Racing By Ben Deatherage Cottage Grove, Oregon- Since 2009 the Northwest Wingless Tour has been entertaining fans from all over the Pacific Northwest at several different racing facilities throughout it's storied history. In this news feature we will go over some of the past champions as well as a look at the all-time win list. In total the NWWT has hosted sixty-four complete events resulting in twenty-eight different feature...more

2015 Will Be Sixth Season For NELMS

2/28/2015

2015 Will Be Sixth Season For NELMS By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Cottage Grove, Oregon- For the last five years the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series has been dazzling dirt track fans every time the race track. Collecting a wealth of talented drivers that include some of the best in the entire region the tour will be in action for the sixth season in 2015. As NELMS enters it's new season we take a brief look at some of the drivers that have had the honor to be named...more

Baseline Pawn Returns To SSP As Sponsor Of 2015 Fi...

2/27/2015

Baseline Pawn Returns To SSP As Sponsor Of 2015 Firecracker 100 By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Jones) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park is proud to announce the return of Baseline Pawn as a race night sponsor for the 2015 season. They will be a sponsor for the Saturday July 4th Firecracker 100 event featuring the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and the 4-Bee's. The Northwest Extreme Late Model Series will be the headliner of the night as the...more

2015 Northwest Extreme Late Model Series Schedule...

2/16/2015

2015 Northwest Extreme Late Model Series Schedule Announced By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Cottage Grove, Oregon- The wait is finally over as the dates of the 2015 Northwest Extreme Late Model Series has been officially released. The series will be in action for fifteen exciting events throughout the course of the campaign at five different race tracks in the states of Oregon and Washington. Below this release is the entire 2015 tentative schedule but must stress that it is...more

WESTERN SPRINT TOUR TO HOST INAUGURAL SEASON IN 20...

2/10/2015

WESTERN SPRINT TOUR TO HOST INAUGURAL SEASON IN 2015 (Photo Courtesy of Malcolm White Photography) 2015 will see the dawn of an exciting new era in 360 Sprint Car racing in the Pacific Northwest as a new touring Sprint Car series will be born. That new series will be named the Western Sprint Tour and will continue to bring to Sprint Car fans the best drivers the Western United States has to offer at some of the top tier facilities in the entire country. Be prepared to feel the earth shake as...more

IMCA SPORT MOD CLARIFICATION FOR SSP AND CGS

2/6/2015

IMCA SPORT MOD CLARIFICATION FOR SSP AND CGS We would like to clear up any confusion regarding the 2015 rules for the IMCA Sport Mod class for both Cottage Grove Speedway and Sunset Speedway Park. The 2015 class will have the option to follow the Northwest Extreme Modified rules that were put in place in 2014 or can conform to the 2015/2016 IMCA Sport Mod transition rules posted. As was stated in a previous press release this class is transitioning to a full blown IMCA Sport Mod class. All...more

HELP WANTED AT SSP THIS SEASON

2/5/2015

HELP WANTED AT SSP THIS SEASON Banks, Oregon- Folks that are looking to work in a terrific work environment and at one of the best race tracks in the Pacific Northwest will be glad to know that there are some seasonal positions open at Sunset Speedway Park. The following positions are looking to be filled in the coming 2015 season: Track Prep/Maintenance - Must have heavy equipment experience and moving dirt experience - References required Pit Stewards - Racing Knowledge preferable Security...more

2015 MUFFLERS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

1/30/2015

2015 MUFFLERS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) For the upcoming 2015 season we would like to stress to all of our teams a friendly reminder about the muffler rules for Cottage Grove Speedway, Sunset Speedway Park, and Willamette Speedway. ALL TYPES OF CARS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE MUFFLERS MOUNTED TO THEIR VEHICLES, THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. All mufflers must be fully functional and be capable of keeping the noise of your race car down to ninety-five decibels at one...more

2015 Northwest Wingless Tour Schedule Unveiled

1/28/2015

2015 Northwest Wingless Tour Schedule Unveiled By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos) Cottage Grove, Oregon- 2015 will see the Northwest Wingless Tour in action for the seventh season. The tour will compete in nine races at four different race tracks in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington. Since the series' inception in 2009 there has yet to be a repeat champion but 2015 just might see that streak come to an end. A complete schedule is listed below this story but...more

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