Winebarger, Hallberg, Loomis, And Smith Victorious At Sunset
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil)
Sunset Speedway Park would have a smooth night of events on Saturday July 13th. The Banks bullring would feature four exciting classes on the card. Those classes would include the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Womens divisions.
Collen Winebarger was back to his winning ways in the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series. The Corbett driver, in his Discount Race Car Parts/All-In Property Investments/Hillsboro Vac and Sew #1 MasterSbilt, would take full advantage of his front row stating position and lead the entire distance. The victory would mark Winebarger’s fifth win of the series and his third at SSP.
Chris Hallberg of Sandy would become the newest winner in the IMCA Modified division. Once the Hallberg Racing #01 machine was out front he was off and running. Hallberg becomes the sixth different winner in as many races in the classification at Sunset.
Back in victory lane for the third time this season was Craig Loomis in the Street Stocks. The Vancouver, Washington native has been absent from the winner’s circle since the early goings of the season. Only a few cautions would take place and by lap six the Buz’s Equipment Trailers/City Sprint Delivery/Liberty Welding #01 Camaro of Loomis was in the lead and would not look back. He is now tied for most wins in the class so far this season.
It was no surprise that Freya Smith was the winner of the Womens race. Performing another clean sweep of events the McMinnville pilot would have no issues all night long. Seizing the lead around the halfway mark the Sweere’s Auto Body/Sweere’s Trucking/Tire Factory of McMinnville #37 Camaro entry has went a perfect sevens wins in seven starts this year.
Coming up next Saturday night on July 20th will be the return of the Dancin’ Bare Topless 100. Classes on the card will include the IMCA Modifieds, Northwest Extreme Sprints, Midgets, and 4-Bees. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
Race Summary:
Saturday July 13th, 2013
Sunset Speedway Park
Banks, Oregon
Northwest Extreme Late Models Series
8 Entries
Fast Time: Jerry Schram
Heat Race Winners: Collen Winebarger (A), Greg Walters (B)
Trophy Dash Winner: Brad Martin
A-Feature: 1. Collen Winebarger, 2. Jason Johnson, 3. Greg Walters, 4. Brad Martin, 5. Jerry Schram, 6. John Gamell, 7. Jacob Myers, 8. Phillip Johnson
IMCA Modifieds
16 Entries
Heat Race Winners: Doug Lockwood (1), Kenny Miller (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Chris Hallberg
A-Feature: 1. Chris Hallberg, 2. Jake Vanortwick, 3. Rob Ireland, 4. Mark Reser, 5. Kenny Miller, 6. Jerry Schram, 7. Steve Suckow, 8. Curtis Towns, 9. Donald Schott, 10. Robert Jenner, 11. David Day, 12. Cody Jones, 13. Tanner Baldwin, 14. Doug Lockwood, DNS Jeff Lovell, DNS Walter Prather
Street Stocks
18 Entries
Heat Race Winners: Craig Loomis (1), Nick Bessette (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Nick Bessette
A-Feature: 1. Craig Loomis, 2. Earl Claypool, 3. Tony Catalano, 4. Brian Roden, 5. John Ireland, 6. Robert Summerhalder, 7. Roger Hubbard, 8. Johnny Adams, 9. Bert Pegg, 10. John Henry, 11. Ben Sauter, 12. Tom Lauzon, 13. Tim Jenner, 14. Tim Gosch, 15. Nick Bessette, 16. Jared Haynes, DNS Danny O’Neil, DNS Andrew Johnson
Womens
5 Entries
Heat Race Winner: Freya Smith (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: Freya Smith
A-Feature: 1. Freya Smith, 2. Shawna Long, 3. Gabrielle Hollinger, 4. Cori Vandercoevering, 5. Theresa Gartner