8/25/2017
Willamette Speedway
Willamette Speedway Ready For August 26th St. Jude Night
Willamette Speedway Ready For August 26th St. Jude Night
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Means)
Lebanon, Oregon- Willamette Speedway returns to racing on Saturday, August 26th, for St. Jude Night. The 1/3-mile clay oval will have a silent auction throughout the course of the night with all proceeds going to St. Jude. Classes racing include IMCA Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Hornets, and Dwarf Cars. It is the one and only time you will see the Dwarfcs at the facility in 2017.
Bricen James and John Campos are tied for most IMCA Modified victories at Willamette, with two each. Single race winners include Collen Winebarger, Brian Thompson, Dustin Cady, Jesse Williamson, Ethan Dotson, Wade Taylor, and most recently Grey Ferrando.
Ryan Emry leads the Sportsman division with his four wins over the three accumulated by James Slover. Jeff Rash, Jeff Titus, Sandy Sanders, and Brian Cronk have managed to win once.
In the Street Stocks both Kyle Yeack and Brian Cronk have visited victory lane three times apiece. Two-time winners include David Cronk and Andrew Langan. Justin Evans and Kevin Roberts are the two drivers to win once.
In the Hornets its practically all Tracy Muse. Muse has seven wins over the course of the current campaign. Crystal Flath, Sam Potter, John Gartner, and T.J. Wegner have one win to their credits.
Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM, Front Gates 3:30, and Racing at 6:00. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults, Junior/Military/Senior $10.00, Youth (6-12) $5.00, 5 and Under FREE, and a Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) $35.00. For more information log on to www.trophymotorsports.com.
2017 Willamette Speedway Sponsors And Marketing Partners:
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care of Newport, Lebanon, 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
Driverwebsites.com
Albany & Eastern Railroad Company
Doc’s Photos
Moxie Media & Promotions
Northwest Dirt News
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage