SSP Looking To Keep WWMS Perfect Record Alive; Visits Wednesday June 26th
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of SpeedShiftTV)
Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park is set for the return of the ultracompetitive IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout. The “Banks Bullring” has the honor of having a race completed every year with zero cancelations. That record is looking to stay intact as the series returns on Wednesday, June 26th.
There have been nine total races ran at SSP since 2011 producing six different winners. Jesse Williamson has won the majority of the races, with four trips to victory lane, while Brian Poppa, Ken Schrader, Mark Carrell, Travis Peery, and Kellen Chadwick have all gotten the job done one time each. Peery and Carrell earned their first career series wins at this venue in 2014 so it can be a place where one can emerge victorious for the first time.
Locally this season Greg Walters has been in prime form. The Late Model standout has accumulated three wins in six starts. Jeremy Martin, Doug Lockwood, and Jerry Schram all have one win to their credit in 2019.
Ticket prices with $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. Pit Gates open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates 4:00, with Racing kicking off at 6:00. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.
As has been the case for the last few Wild West Modified Shootouts the fine folks at Speed Shift TV will be providing live lap-to-lap coverage of every single round. Be sure and stay tuned to the Wild West Modified Shootout Facebook page for the latest news and updates.
2019 IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Schedule
Friday, June 21st-Siskiyou Motor Speedway-Yreka, California
Saturday, June 22nd-Southern Oregon Speedway-White City, Oregon
Sunday, June 23rd-Coos Bay Speedway-Coos Bay, Oregon
Monday, June 24th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Tuesday, June 25th-Cottage Grove Speedway-Cottage Grove, Oregon
Wednesday, June 26th-Sunset Speedway Park-Banks, Oregon
Thursday, June 27th-Travel Date/Driver Appreciation Party presented by FinishLine Graphics
Friday, June 28th-Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Saturday, June 29th-Willamette Speedway-Lebanon, Oregon
Past Wild West Modified Shootout Winners At Sunset Speedway Park
2011- Brian Poppa on June 24th
2012- Ken Schrader on June 20th
2013- Jesse Williamson on June 17th
2014- Mark Carrell on July 20th; Travis Peery on July 19th
2015- Jesse Williamson on June 17th
2016- Kellen Chadwick on June 17th
2017- Jesse Williamson on June 28th
2018- Jesse Williamson on June 27th
Former IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Champions
2011- Brian Poppa
2012- Jesse Williamson
2013- Jesse Williamson
2014- Alex Stanford
2015- Jesse Williamson
2016- Kellen Chadwick
2017- Jesse Williamson
2018- John Campos
All-Time IMCA Wild West Modified Shootout Win List
Jesse Williamson- 12
Alex Stanford- 6
Kellen Chadwick- 4
Brian Poppa
Ethan Dotson-3
Nick Trenchard
Collen Winebarger
Travis Peery-2
Ken Schrader
Mark Wauge
John Campos- 1
Mark Carrell
Ryan Gaylord
Braedon Hand
Danny Lauer
Scott Lenz
Brad Martin
Anthony Restad
Wade Taylor
Grey Ferrando
Bricen James
Former Sunset Speedway Park Modified Track Champions (Incomplete)
2008- Doug Lockwood
2009- Doug Lockwood
2010- Mike Graham
2011- Eric Sayre
2012- Chris Quinn
2013- Rob Ireland
2014- Doug Lockwood
2015- Craig Cassell
2016- Craig Cassell
2017- Craig Cassell
2018- Aaron Elwess