July 8th Jim’s Thriftway Open Street Stock National 100 Next For Sunset
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Nikki Gamell)
Banks, Oregon- After a wild and crazy Independence Day bash Sunset Speedway Park is set to get back to racing on Saturday, July 8th for the 19th Annual Jim’s Thriftway Open Street Stock National 100. This is the biggest race for the Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks in 2017. Also racing will be the Dwarf Cars, New Bees, and both classes of Micro Sprints.
The winner of Saturday night’s feature will collect a cool $1000.00 in addition to claiming to have won this premier event. Past winners in the last few years have been Ron Jermann (2012), Craig Loomis (2013), Tony Catalano (2014), Kyle Yeack (2015), and Arnie Case (2016). The race was started in 1999.
As far as rules go all cars must abide by their home track rules packages. So for example if you race at Sunset Speedway Park you fall under Sunset rules. This also goes for Street Stocks that race at either Willamette Speedway, Cottage Grove Speedway, River City Speedway, or Grays Harbor Raceway. You CANNOT mix and match with other rules packages.
In 2017 Arnie Case, Joey Tardio, Chris West, and Joey Tanner have captured victories in the Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks. There were two non-point races ran during the Monster Truck weekend and witnessed Jack Parshall and Rod Lowe collecting wins.
Ryan Martinez has three Dwarf Car wins at SSP and is currently the only repeat main event victor. Shane Youngren, Jake Van Ortwick, and Jimmy Brinster have parked it in victory lane one time each. The New Bees have yet to see a repeat winner this season as Taylor Sayre, Bailey Jackson, and Travis Zimmerly have won features.
In the Micros Sprints both classes have yet to see a repeat winner. In the Open division Derek Torkelson, Casey Starr, Chance Crum, and Colby Thornhill are the drivers that have made it to victory lane. In the Restricted ranks Braden Maltais, Lane Taylor, Colby Thornhill, and Dakota Drake have earned wins.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, Time Trials begin at 5:30, with Racing kicking off at 6:30. Tickets are $13.00 for Adults and Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $10.00. A Family Pass (Two Adults and up to four Youths) is offered for $35.00 while Premium Seats are available for $25.00 each. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
Jim’s Thriftway is an independently owned and operated grocery store located in the city of Banks. A staple to the community and a supporter of the Sunset Speedway Park, Jim’s offers great food at low prices. Go online to www.jimsthriftway.com to view their weekly ad, look up helpful recipes, and more or visit them at their location at 660 South Main Street.
Jim's Thriftway Open Street Stock National 100 A-Main Payout:
- $1,000.00
- $250.00
- $150.00
- $125.00
- $100.00
- $90.00
- $80.00
- $70.00
- $60.00
- $50.00
- $40.00
12-Back. $30.00
2017 Sunset Speedway Park Track Sponsors/Marketing Partners
Budweiser
Maletis Beverage
Pepsi
Tommy’s Transmission
Rockstar Energy Drink
Jim’s Thriftway
PGH Excavating
Speedmart Inc.
FinishLine Graphics
Bridgeport Logistics
R.S. Race Products
Checkered Flag Asphalt Paving and Seal Coating
RockAuto.com
Driver Websites
98.7 The Bull
Hoosier Racing Tires
Bud Light
Schram Brothers Excavating
Shock Top Beverage
Baseline Pawn Shop
Sunset Park Association
City of Banks, Oregon
Row52.com
Pick-N-Pull
Speedshift TV
IMCA Racing
Habitat For Humanity
Premier Community Bank