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Greg Walters Wins Doug Walters Classic; Schram, Fa...

8/4/2013

Greg Walters Wins Doug Walters Classic; Schram, Farrar, Koch, And Smith Back In Victory Lane By Ben Deatherage The Doug Walters Classic proved to be a great night of racing at Sunset Speedway Park in Banks on Saturday August 3rd. The race, ran in memory of former promoter Doug Walters, had action packed races in each division that was on hand competing. Those divisions included the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bee’s, and Womens. A complete invert...more

Four DIRTcar Summer Nationals Dates Cancelled

8/6/2013

Four DIRTcar Summer Nationals Dates Cancelled By Ben Deatherage Cottage Grove, Oregon- It is with great regret that the Cottage Grove Speedway, Willamette Speedway, and Sunset Speedway Park have cancelled their August DIRTcar Super Late Model Summer National events. Grays Harbor Raceway will still host a DIRTcar Super Late Model event on Saturday August 17th. There will be a considerable effort to organize a week full of Dirt Late Model racing on in the Pacific Northwest during the 2014...more

Don't Miss The Jim’s Thriftway 100 This Saturday A...

8/6/2013

Jim’s Thriftway 100 This Saturday At SSP By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- The biggest Street Stock race in the state of Oregon is back at the Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday August 10th. The Jim’s Thriftway 100 will feature the best Street Stock drivers around for one-hundred laps on the always exciting Banks bullring. Also competing during the course of the night will be the Northwest Wingless Tour and the Northwest Extreme Modifieds. Currently right now defending champ Craig Loomis is the...more

Craig Loomis Wins 2013 Jim’s Thriftway 100; Winsle...

8/11/2013

Craig Loomis Wins 2013 Jim’s Thriftway 100; Winsley And Graham Back In Winner’s Circle At SSP By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Bob Fors) The biggest Street Stock race in the state of Oregon made its way back to the Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday August 10th for the annual Jim’s Thriftway 100. The Northwest Wingless Tour and Northwest Extreme Modifieds would also be on the card as support classes. The night would provide some exciting action with a very well prepared race track. For the...more

SSP Has Weekend Off For Banks Barbeque; Returns To...

8/14/2013

SSP Has Weekend Off For Banks Barbeque; Returns To Action On August 24th With ASCS By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- The Sunset Speedway Park will be dormant this weekend due to the annual Banks Barbeque taking place so no racing on Friday August 16th. This event will consist of Tractor Pull and a Combine Demolition Derby. For information on the Banks Barbeque you can find it all at the Banks Sunset Park website at http://bankssunsetpark.com/Banks_Sunset_Park/2013_BBQ.html. SSP will be back...more

NO RACES ON FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH

8/16/2013

We would like to remind everyone that there are no races on Friday August 16th at Sunset Speedway Park. The reason for no events on Saturday the 17th is because of the Banks Barbecue. Information regarding those events can be found at the following link http://bankssunsetpark.com/Banks_Sunset_Park/2013_BBQ.html. We hope to see everyone next Saturday night for the return of the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region to SSP.

SSP To Host ASCS-Northwest And More Saturday

8/19/2013

SSP To Host ASCS-Northwest And More Saturday By Ben Deatherage The Sunset Speedway Park will be back into the swing of things this Saturday August 24th. The American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region will visit for their only time of 2013 in what is sure to be a night of excitement and terrific action. Also racing at the “Bank Bullring” will be Street Stocks, 4-Bee’s, and the Womens divisions. An honorary color guard will be present representing the “Tribute To The Troops” organization. ...more

Big Night Of Racing At Sunset Speedway Park Saturd...

8/21/2013

Big Night Of Racing At Sunset Speedway Park Saturday Evening By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall) Banks, Oregon- One of the biggest nights of the 2013 Sunset Speedway Park racing calendar will take place on Saturday August 24th. The evening will consist of the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region which are the best 360 Sprint pilots in the Western United States. It will be the one and only time you will be able to see these drivers take on the “Banks Bullring” this so...more

Ticket Info For 8-24-13 Race At SSP

8/24/2013

Ticket Prices: ADULTS- $17.00 SENIORS/JUNIORS (13-18)/MILITARY- $13.00 YOUTHS (6-12)- $7.00 CHILDREND 5 AND UNDER- FREE FAMILY PASS- $40.00 Times: PIT GATE OPENS AT 2:00 PM FRONT GATE OPENS AT 3:30 PM RACING/OPENING CERMONIES AROUND 6:00 PM

Crockett, Ireland, Blythe, And Smith Sunset Featur...

8/26/2013

Crockett, Ireland, Blythe, And Smith Sunset Feature Winners On Saturday Night By Ben Deatherage (Photos Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) A good crowd was on hand at Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday August 24th to witness some fantastic racing. A full card of racing was on tap with the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region in the house alongside the Street Stocks, 4-Bee’s, and Womens divisions. Roger Crockett took full advantage of his outside front row starting position to capture the lead on...more

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