4/10/2018
Willamette Speedway
Willamette Speedway Begins 2018 Racing Season On Saturday April 14th
Willamette Speedway Begins 2018 Racing Season On Saturday April 14th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Doc's Photos)
Lebanon, Oregon- With one Test N’ Tune completed and one unfortunately rained out Willamette Speedway finally will have racing action on Saturday, April 14th, to properly commence the 2018 season. The Cabin Fever Season Opener will have five classes on the card that will be filling up the pit area. Thw classes that will shred the clay include the Super Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Super Sports, Sportsman, and Street Stocks.
“This season there is so many great events throughout the year,” commented Race Director Jeremy Means, “hopefully Mother Nature cooperates and we can get some racing in.”
One big change is that two-day racing dates will be going from Saturday-Sunday to Friday-Saturday. Also Fast Fridays will be coming to Willamette for the first time and will have a special $5.00 General Admission price.
Talking to a few defending champions it will interesting how things shake up as a few titles will be vacated.
“I recently moved to Montana, but I’m looking forward to racing at Willamette two or three times this year,” stated the two-time defending Hornet champ, Tracy Muse, “my son in law Devon (Traslavina) will be trying to take on my Willamette records this year.”
“We are looking forward to racing at Willamette again,” said defending IMCA Modified title holder, John Campos. “this year we’re not running full time anywhere and not trying to race for any championships. We’re just going pick and choose the places to go to.”
We ask that fans and race teams keep a close eye on our website or Facebook page for weather updates. We will keep everyone posted on weather conditions and whether we will be capable of racing.
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.
Now is the time to reserve your seat with Willamette Speedway! Whether it be a grandstand reserved season seat or a VIP booth, both gives you the ability to skip the front gate line, show your pass, and walk right to your reserved spot! At this time Season Passes are discounted. Rates include all races: Adults $390, Junior/Senior/Military $275, Youth $135, Family Pass $540. Rates without World of Outlaws: Adults $350, Junior/Senior/Military $240, Youth $125.
Not interested in reserving for the entire season? Maybe just a special event? We offer group rates on grandstand admission. And VIP Booths make the perfect setting for your next birthday party, employee get together or boys/girls night out! Contact Michelle at 360.903.5785 or MichelleP_Willamette@comcast.net to make your reservation or to answer any questions!
2018 Willamette Speedway Supporters:
Buzz Mitchell Farms
Crockers Cars
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Xtreme Motorsports
Pepsi Co.
Scofield’s Karts & Parts
Boulder Falls Inn
Big Sky Landscaping
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care of Corvallis, Newport, and Lebanon
KGAL SmartTalk 1580
James Gang Pizza
Schram Brothers Excavating
Hoosier Racing Tires
DriverWebsites.com
High Octane Diecast
FinishLine Graphics
Northwest Trucking Academy
CoEnergy Propane
Napa Auto Parts
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Knot Hole Market
Left Coast Motorsports
Bar S Motorsports
Coors Light Racing
Doc’s Photos
Albany Eastern Railroad Company
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage