Walters, Loomis, Henderson, Maltais, Thompson, And Captain Turnabout Score 98.7 The Bull Victories At SSP
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Photo Hill)
Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park was in action for the second occasion of 2019 on Saturday, May 4th. The “Banks Bullring” hosted 98.7 The Bull Night and had some incredible racing. Divisions on the card included the IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks/IMCA Hobby Stocks, 4-Bees, and both classes of Micro Sprints.
Banks native Greg Walters became the most recent winner in the IMCA Modified ranks and is the second different driver in two races to win. Vancouver, Washington veteran Craig Loomis had a great run to become the newest member in the Street Stock class to obtain a victory. Austin Henderson, also from Vancouver, Washington, got the job done in the Pure Stock/IMCA Hobby Stock ranks.
The Micro Sprints finally made their 2019 debut at Sunset on Saturday. Braden Maltais, from Rochester, Washington, got the job done in the Restricted ranks while St. Helens chauffeur Josh Thompson won in the Open division. Lastly, Captain Turnabout, sailing from Vancouver, Washington, gave no quarter to the rest of the 4-Bee fleet to win his first race of the year.
Sunset Speedway Park returns to racing on Saturday, May 11th, for Ladies Night. All Ladies (18+) get into the races for $5.00! Classes racing include the Outlaw Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Pure Stocks/IMCA Hobby Stocks, 4-Bees, and New Bees.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, with Racing kicking off at 6:00. 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.
Race Results
98.7 The Bull Night
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
Sunset Speedway Park
Banks, Oregon
IMCA Modifieds
Heat Race Winners: Greg Walters (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: Aaron Elwess
A Feature: 1. Greg Walters, 2. Doug Lockwood, 3. Mark Reser, 4. Trevor LaBarge, 5. Kristi Somers, 6. John Gaynor, 7. Rick Graham, 8. Aaron Elwess
Street Stocks
Heat Race Winners: Craig Loomis (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: Jacob Myers
A Feature: 1. Craig Loomis, 2. Frank Elwess, 3. J.C. Miller, 4. James Baker, 5. Mike Pritchard, 6. Joey Tardio
Pure Stocks/IMCA Hobby Stocks
Heat Race Winners: Austin Henderson (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: Rob Ferree
A Feature: 1. Austin Henderson, 2. Kendall Lee, 3. Brian Fitzpatrick, 4. Cory Joe LoCicero, 5. Mike Fitzpatrick, 6. Kyle Sutton, 7. Cory Garrison, 8. Loren Graham, 9. Joey Tardio, 10. Rob Ferree
4 Bees
Heat Race Winners: Tory Jewell (1)
Trophy Dash Winner: “Crimson” Cody Skies
A Feature: 1. Captain Turnabout, 2. Troy Jewell, 3. “Crimson” Cody Skies, 4. Derek Vorseth, 5. “Cutlass” Jones, 6. Mark Stevans, 7. Ben Welty
Restricted Micros
Heat Race Winners: Cole Patrick (1), Braden Maltais (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Macie Logsdon
A Feature: 1. Braden Maltais, 2. Macie Logsdon, 3. Cole Patrick, 4. Keira Zylstra, 5. Mason Dineen, 6. Becca Clark, 7. Doug Pirtle, 8. Xan Miller, 9. Jo Jo Batalgia, 10. Crystal Flath, 11. Dustin Asher, 12. Kaylee Batalgia, 13. Barry Lampert, 14. Davis Jacobsen, 15. Cody Crawford, 16. Dusty Miller
Open Micros
Heat Race Winners: Josh Thompson (1), Jeff Little (2)
Trophy Dash Winner: Jeff Little
A Feature: 1. Josh Thompson, 2. Jeff Little, 3. Paul Cengic, 4. Becca Clark, 5. Macie Logsdon, 6. Victoria Woolf, 7. Greg Long, 8. Doug Pirtle, 9. Crystal Flath, 10. Alan Schindler, 11. Dustin Asher, 12. Barry Lampert, 13. Justen McConnville
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