Sunset Speedway Park Has Thursday Date With Speedweek Northwest
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Nikki Gamell)
Banks, Oregon- Stop number four of the 2017 Speedweek Northwest schedule brings everyone to Sunset Speedway Park on Thursday, July 13th. The “Banks Bullring” will have drivers from all over the western United States as well as the nations of Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. The Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks and 4-Bees will be the two support classes.
SSP has completed three Speedweek Northwest events since 2008. Roger Crockett has won twice, in 2008 and 2016, while Kyle Hirst emerged victorious in 2010. The 2012 edition was rained out just before the feature would start.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, with Racing starting at 6:30. Tickets are $16.00 for Adults, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $13.00, Youth (6-12) $8.00, and Children (5-Under) FREE. A Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youth) will be offered for $55.00 while Premium Seats are available for $35.00 each. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
Past Speedweek Northwest Champions:
2016- Trey Starks
2015- Colby Copeland
2014- Kyle Hirst
2013- Roger Crockett
2012- Mitch Olson
2011- Kyle Larson
2010- Roger Crockett
2009- Jesse Hockett
2008- Roger Crockett
2007- Shane Stewart
2006- Steve Kent
2005- Brent Kaeding
2004- Brent Kaeding
2003- Roger Crockett
2002- Steve Kent
2001- Steve Kent
2000- Steve Kent
1999- Brad Furr
1998- Bud Kaeding
Past Speedweek Northwest Winners At Sunset Speedway Park:
2016- Roger Crockett on July 3rd
2010- Kyle Hirst on July 14th
2008- Roger Crockett on July 17th
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