Independence Day Baseline Pawn Firecracker 100 Next For Sunset Speedway Park; Fireworks To Cap Night Off
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Kenny's Photography)
Banks, Oregon- If you are looking to find a place with awesome racing, a family friendly atmosphere, and some fantastic fireworks then look no further than Sunset Speedway Park. The “Banks Bullring” will be hosting the annual Baseline Pawn Firecracker 100 on Saturday July 4th. Classes racing will be the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Bees. And to cap the whole night off will be a massive fireworks display. We do want to let teams know that the practice schedule for Sunday the 5th has been canceled.
Joey Tanner, Dave Walters, Jason Johnson, and Greg Walters have all visited victory lane once in 2015 when the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series has been in town. Greg Walters was victorious in last week's event at SSP and is the defending winner of the Baseline Pawn Firecracker 100.
Rob Ireland is now tied with most victories this year with Mark Carrell in the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds. The two drivers have managed to achieve two wins over the course of the current season. Single race victors include Jesse Williamson, Bubba Foster, Doug Lockwood, Jeff Lovell, and Collen Winebarger.
Brian Roden has definitely been taking care of some business when it comes to Street Stock competition. Roden has managed to win four times during the campaign while Tony Catalano and Arnie Case have gotten the job done twice. The only driver to win just once is defending champion John Ireland.
Chris Batalgia has recorded five wins in 2015 with the 4-Bees. Batalgia has been on a roll as of late and has been very hard to shut out of victory lane. Damion Owen and William Wolfe are two-time winners while Captain Turnabout has won just once.
Pit Gates will open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates open at 3:30, and racing starts at 6:00. Tickets are Adults $15.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $13.00, Youths (Ages 12-6) $8.00, and Children under the age of 5 are FREE and a Family Pass will be offered for two Adults and up to four Youths for just $55.00. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
Visit Baseline Pawn at 2245 Baseline Street in downtown Cornelius, Oregon, across from Fred Meyer or call (503)-530-8119. Pawn (loan) if you need emergency cash but wish to retain ownership of your property. Our short term loan costs less than an electric reconnection fees or overdraft fees! Or, sell items you no longer want and receive fast cash! We buy and loan cash on gold and silver jewelry, guns and most items of value. We feature a variety of previously used hand tools, knives, guns, movies, games, game systems, musical instruments, leathers, and yard tools. Also, a dealer for all organic FrogLube CLP. Open 9:00 AM daily except for federal holidays. PB license # 388.
Past Firecracker 100 Winners:
2014- Greg Walters
2013- Greg Walters
2012- Jerry Schram
2011- Jesse Freeman (Street Stocks)
2010- Greg Walters
2009- Greg Walters
2008- Brandon Lindberg*
2007- Greg Walters*
*- Denotes races that were billed as Firecracker 150