5/31/2017
Willamette Speedway
Jayson Nelson Gets Big Win At Willamette
Jayson Nelson Gets Big Win At Willamette
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Tina Gargurevich)
Lebanon, Oregon- The IMCA Sport Mods would return to Willamette Speedway on Sunday, May 28th, for a rare day race. Playing the role of support class to the Monster Truck program the fans in attendance would be treat to some entertaining racing. Entries that made up the field would represent the states of Oregon and Washington.
Jayson Nelson would collect an important win at the drop of the checkered flag as he was the first car to cross the wire. It would mark the first occasion in 2017 that the Springfield chauffeur has been victorious. Vancouver, Washington’s Chris Frisbie was second followed by Daniel Ray, of Springfield, in third. The rest of the top five finishing order would include Springfield driver Ryan Pruitt, in fourth, and fifth finishing Cottage Grove teenager Jared Simmons.
Willamette Speedway returns for the Strawberry Cup presented by Napa Auto Parts on Saturday, June 3rd. A full card of racing will include the Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Street Stocks all in action. This race is one of the crown jewels of the Pacific Northwest and is a must see event.
Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM, Pit Meeting is at 5:00, Front Gates 3:30, and Racing is slated to get started around 6:00. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Senior/Juniors (13-17)/Military $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, while Children (5 and Under) are FREE. A Family Pass (two Adults and up to four Youths) is $35.00 while Pit Passes will be sold for $30.00 each. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
2017 Willamette Speedway Sponsors And Marketing Partners:
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care of Newport and Corvallis
Xtreme Motorsports
Les Schwab Tire Center
Buzz Mitchell Farms
Crockers Cars
Pepsi
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Shriners Hospitals For Children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
KGAL SmartTalk 1580 AM
Schram Brothers Excavating
Hoosier Racing Tires
High Octane Die Cast
James Gang Pizza
Coors Light
Bunce Equipment
Napa Auto Parts
Knot Hole Market
Northwest Trucking Academy
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Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Doc’s Photos
Moxie Media & Promotions
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Submitted By: Ben Deatherage