SSP Back For Dwarf Championship Night On Saturday September 16th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Photo Hill)
Banks, Oregon- After a disappointing rain out last weekend Sunset Speedway Park is excited to get back to racing this Saturday, September 16th. It will be the final race of the season for the Dwarf Cars and at the end of the night the champion will be announced. Other divisions in action include Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks, IMCA Sport Mods, and 4-Bees.
Ryan Martinez has gathered the most trips to victory lane in the Dwarf Cars, with four. Shane Youngren has won twice while Barry King, Jimmy Brinster, and Jake Van Ortwick are credited with a win each.
Craig Cassell, Kenny Miller, and Collen WInebarger are three fortunate drivers to have won in the Budweiser IMCA Modified class. Single race victors include Bubba Foster, Aaron Elwess, John Campos, Clark Tenney, and Jesse Williamson.
The Bridgeport Logistics Street Stocks have hosted ten races producing eight different winners. Arnie Case is the only driver to have won more than once. Case has three trips to victory lane while Joey Tardio, Tony Catalano, Craig Loomis, Chris West, Kyle Yeack, Joey Tanner, and Brad Gentry have won the big trophy one-time each. Rod Lowe and Jack Parshall both have one non-point win to their credit.
In the IMCA Sport Mod ranks John Henry still has the most victories, with four, over the rest of the field. Rick Graham has two wins to his credit while Mike Medel, Brian Cooper, and Jayson Nelson have all won once.
Last but not least the 4-Bees have seen some incredible action. T.J. Wegner, John Gartner, and Ryan Conroy are all tied for most wins with two apiece. Captain Turnabout, Bob Berg, Travis Koch, and Corey Watts have all occupied victory lane once.
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.
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Pick-N-Pull
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IMCA Racing
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