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SSP Ready To Rumble Saturday

SSP Ready To Rumble Saturday

4/18/2013
SSP Ready To Rumble Saturday By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- After the last two practice weekends getting washed away it looks like the season is ready to begin at Sunset Speedway Park. Saturday April 20th will mark the first race of the 2013 campaign. Classes that will be in action include the Northwest Extreme Winged Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Bee’s. A practice will be ran late Friday afternoon to give drivers a...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/18/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Sportsman Sprints, A Modifieds
SSP Gets Season Opener Completed

SSP Gets Season Opener Completed

4/22/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Gets Season Opener Completed By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall) Despite some chilly weather conditions the action was hot at the Sunset Speedway Park for their first race of the season. The Banks bullring had four divisions in competition which included the Northwest Extreme Winged Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Bees. Mitch Hoffsess of Beaverton scored a big win in the Northwest Extreme Winged Sprint feature. ...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 22, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/22/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, NW Extreme Winged Sprints, Sportsman Sprints
CGS Readies For Grove Classic Week

CGS Readies For Grove Classic Week...

4/25/2013
Cottage Grove Speedway Readies For Grove Classic Weekend By Ben Deatherage Cottage Grove, Oregon- For fans of the Cottage Grove Speedway many of them were excited to see that the Grove Classic has returned to the famed ¼-mile clay oval for Friday April 26th and Saturday the 27th. One of the most anticipate 360 Sprint races in the spring it was last ran in 2011 as a American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region sanctioned event. It has returned to a non-sanctioned race...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 25, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/25/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Grove Gets First Race In

Grove Gets First Race In

4/21/2013
Cottage Grove Speedway Gets First Race In By Ben Deatherage The Cottage Grove Speedway got things underway Saturday night to open up the 2013 season. A nicely prepared race track provided some very exciting action at the famed ¼-mile clay oval. Divisions that were on hand included the Northwest Wingless Tour, Late Models, and Hornets. Kyle Mehner of Clackamas ran a great race in the Northwest Wingless Tour feature leading the entire distance for his first career win in...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 25, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/21/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Grove Classic Produces Great Secon

Grove Classic Produces Great Secon...

4/28/2013
Grove Classic Produces Great Second Night Of Racing By Ben Deatherage (Photos Courtesy of Madman Photography) In the first night of action on Friday at the Cottage Grove Speedway there was some great racing. Saturday’s program was just as good with a packed house on hand to watch the action of the final night for the Grove Classic. Classes that would compete during the evening were 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, and Hornets. In the 360 Sprints Roger Crockett had to...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 28, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/28/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
CGS Gears Up For Another Busy Week

CGS Gears Up For Another Busy Week...

4/29/2013
Cottage Grove Speedway Gears Up For Another Busy Weekend By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- After a very busy and exciting Grove Classic weekend last Friday and Saturday the Cottage Grove Speedway will be busy once more by this week’s end. Friday May 3rd will be the first Kart race of 2013 for the program. Saturday the 4th will have a full card of classes for fans to enjoy on the ¼-mile clay bullring. The Northwest...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 29, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/29/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Sportsman Sprints
Race #3 On Tap For SSP Saturday

Race #3 On Tap For SSP Saturday

4/29/2013
Race #3 On Tap For SSP Saturday By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall) Banks, Oregon- Two races have been completed at Sunset Speedway Park in the 2013 season. And in those two races they both have produced some action packed racing. Saturday May 4th will have the third race of the year at the Banks bullring facility with a card that includes the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Northwest Extreme Winged Sprints, 4-Bee’s, Womens, and the debut of the...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 29, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/29/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, NW Extreme Winged Sprints, NW Extreme Late Models
SSP Produces A Great Night Of Raci

SSP Produces A Great Night Of Raci...

5/5/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Produces A Great Night Of Racing By Ben Deatherage (Photos Courtesy of Steve Veltman) On a gorgeous Saturday night on May 4th the Sunset Speedway Park was able to complete their third race of the 2013 season. A full card was on hand at the ¼-mile clay Banks bullring. Classes included the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Northwest Extreme Sprints, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, 4-Bees, and Womens. Last week’s Northwest Extreme Late Model Series...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 05, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/5/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Sportsman Sprints, B Modifieds
CGS Has Wild Night Of Racing

CGS Has Wild Night Of Racing

5/5/2013
CGS Has Wild Night Of Racing By Ben Deatherage A great night of racing for fans in attendance at the Cottage Grove Speedway occurred Saturday May 4th. It marked the fourth race of 2013 season for the historic ¼-mile clay oval. Classes that were on hand included the Northwest Wingless Tour, Northwest Extreme Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Hornets. In the Northwest Wingless Tour feature Sterling Kane showed the way in the early goings. The Albany driver...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 05, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/5/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, NW Extreme Winged Sprints
SSP Back In Action This Saturday

SSP Back In Action This Saturday

5/6/2013
SSP Back In Action This Saturday By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall) Banks, Oregon- The 2013 season has so far been a wonderful year for Sunset Speedway Park. The Banks bullring has three straight weekends of action completed with the fourth on tap this Saturday May 11th. The Northwest Wingless Tour will visit for the first time this year while other classifications will consist of the Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bee’s, and...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 06, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/6/2013
Tags: 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, B Modifieds, Street Stocks
Fan Appreciation Night Next For CG

Fan Appreciation Night Next For CG...

5/6/2013
Fan Appreciation Night Next For CGS By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- With four races in the books in 2013 the Cottage Grove Speedway is excited to present their first ever Fan Appreciation Night this Saturday May 11th. Sponsoring the event will be the fine folks at Knecht’s Auto Parts longtime sponsor of the ¼-mile clay oval. After qualifying all of the cars that are signed in to race will be brought out on the race...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 06, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/6/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, NW Extreme Late Models, 360 Sprints - Winged
SSP Statistical Report

SSP Statistical Report

5/10/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Statistical Report By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- This Saturday, May 11th, Sunset Speedway Park will host their fourth race of 2013. Classes that will be competing include the Northwest Wingless Tour, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bees, and Womens. Below is a list of statistics of those specifics classes based off of the races that have been completed so far. [Northwest Wingless Tour] Feature Winners: Kyle Mehner- 1 Kyler...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 10, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/10/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, B Modifieds
Two Races On Hand For SSP This Wee

Two Races On Hand For SSP This Wee...

5/21/2013
Two Races On Hand For Sunset Speedway Park This Weekend By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park will have a busy Memorial Day weekend. Saturday May 25th will have the fifth race of 2013 while on the afternoon of Sunday the 26th will be the first race for the brand new Iron Man Enduro Series. Classes in action on Saturday will be the Northwest Wingless Tour, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bees, and...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 21, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/21/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, B Modifieds
CGS Packs A One-Two Punch This Wee

CGS Packs A One-Two Punch This Wee...

5/21/2013
Cottage Grove Speedway Packs A One-Two Punch This Weekend By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- The Cottage Grove Speedway will have a busy Memorial Day weekend this Friday May 24th and Saturday the 25th. Kage Karts will kick everything off Friday while Saturday will be Armed Forces Night and features the Northwest Extreme Sprints, WMRA/USAC Midgets, Hornets, and Dwarf Cars. Any past or present persons that have served this...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 21, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/21/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, Sportsman Sprints, Midgets
CGS Beats Weather To Complete Arme

CGS Beats Weather To Complete Arme...

5/26/2013
CGS Beats Weather To Complete Armed Forces Night By Ben Deatherage The Cottage Grove Speedway once again was able to win the battle with the weather on Saturday May 25th. Armed Forces Night started out as a gorgeous sunny day until around 7:30 PM when some light sprinkles started to come down from the sky. There would be some moments when the precipitation would intensify but not enough for the racing to stop. Classes in action were the Northwest Extreme Sprints,...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 26, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/26/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, Sportsman Sprints, Midgets
SSP Gets May 25th Event Completed

SSP Gets May 25th Event Completed

5/26/2013
SSP Gets May 25th Event Completed By Ben Deatherage Despite wet weather in the Pacific Northwest the Sunset Speedway Park was able to get all events completed on Saturday May 25th. The Banks bullring wasn’t even threatened with rain or sprinkles and was able to put on a good show on for the fans. Classes in action were the Northwest Wingless Tour, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Bees, and the Womens division. Mitch Hoffses took full advantage of his...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 26, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/26/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Sunset Speedway Park Ready For Rac

Sunset Speedway Park Ready For Rac...

6/4/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Ready For Race #7 Of The Season By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall) Banks, Oregon- This Saturday June 8th the Sunset Speedway Park returns to racing action. A great collection of classes will be in competition at the Banks bullring. These include the Northwest Extreme Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Midgets, and 4-Bee’s. For the Modifieds it will be the first leg of the two race IMCA Modified Madness mini-series. “We’re looking for...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/4/2013
Tags: Mitch Hoffses, Sunset Speedway Park, NW Extreme Winged Sprints
Race #9 This Saturday At CGS

Race #9 This Saturday At CGS

6/4/2013
Race #9 This Saturday At CGS By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- After a great night of racing last weekend the Cottage Grove Speedway is back in action this Saturday June 8th. The ¼-mile clay oval will have four classes of action for what should be another great installment to the 2013 season. Classes in competition will include the Northwest Wingless Tour, Dwarf Cars, Late Models, and Hornets. “Saturday is going to be...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/4/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Sunset Speedway Park Has A Busy St

Sunset Speedway Park Has A Busy St...

6/12/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Has A Busy Stretch Ahead Starting With Saturday's Fan Appreciaiton Night Presented By Knecht's By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park will be having a busy stretch in the coming days including three straight events starting with this Saturday June 15th. Sunday the 16th will be the debut of the 300-Lap Iron Man Enduro Series while Monday the 17th will have the Wild Wild West Modified Shootout in...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/12/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Sportsman Sprints, A Modifieds
Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciati

Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciati...

6/16/2013
Knecht’s Auto Parts Fan Appreciation Night A Good One At SSP By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Steve Veltman) Spectators were treated to some great racing at the Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday June 15th. The Banks bullring had a full card of competition for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Knecht’s Auto Parts. Classifications on hand included the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Northwest Extreme Sprints, 4-Bees, and the...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 16, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/16/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, NW Extreme Winged Sprints, NW Extreme Late Models
Relay For Life Night Provides Good

Relay For Life Night Provides Good...

6/16/2013
Relay For Life Night Provides Good Racing In Front Of Large Crowd By Ben Deatherage The Cottage Grove Speedway was back in full swing last Saturday June 15th as they hosted Relay For Life Night At The Races. The evening is quite special as the local Relay For Life chapter comes out and informs folks about their wonderful programs. Also all fans were invited to take part in a walk around the ¼-mile during intermission. Classifications on the card were 360 Sprints,...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 16, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/16/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, NW Extreme Winged Sprints, 360 Sprints - Winged
Sunset Speedway Park Has Stellar L

Sunset Speedway Park Has Stellar L...

6/20/2013
Sunset Speedway Park Has Stellar Lineup Of Classes On Tap For Saturday By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy by Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- Sunset Speedway Park is excited to get back into action this Saturday June 22nd. The Banks bullring will have four classes on the card. Those classes include the Northwest Wingless Tour, Northwest Extreme Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Bees. The Northwest Wingless Tour will be making their sixth stop of their 2013 schedule on...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 20, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/20/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
2014 Schedule, Rules and Meetings.

2014 Schedule, Rules and Meetings.

1/15/2014
The 2014 schedule and rules package for Grays Harbor Raceway is close to being completed. "There will not be any major rule changes for this season in any of the classes" said new speedway promoter Steve Beitler, "Our main focus right now is to get the schedule completed and to stay the course on the classes that have been racing at GHR". We will be scheduling meetings with the different classes in the next few weeks. As most of you know the late announcement of the...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jan 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/15/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

RACERS SWAP MEET THIS SATURDAY!

1/27/2014
The annual NW racers swap meet will be this Saturday at the Burlington High School parking lot. The swap meet will start at 8:00am and continue to 2:00pm. Now is the time to get rid of those extra parts you don't need and get a great deal on the parts you do need! Don't forget to stop by the open house gatherings at Highline Performance in Sedro Woolley (360-856-2600) (next to Shark Racing Engines) and also at Speedmart in Burlington (360-757-4473). Burlington High...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jan 27, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/27/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

Grays Harbor Modifieds Rules

2/4/2014
The Modified class at Grays Harbor Raceway and Skagit Speedway will continue with the same rules package that was established for the 2013 season. The phase in period is still in affect and will be followed as it was intended. "I believe it is in the best interest of the racers to not see another rules change after one year." Stated GHR promoter Steve Beitler, "I am working on a program to keep the cost of racing down. I don't want to see added expenses that would ...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Feb 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/4/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame

2/26/2014
Steve Beitler to Speak at Induction Ceremony Elma, WA, Feb. 26, 2014.....Steve Beitler, Promoter/General Manager of Grays Harbor Raceway, confirmed today that he will speak at the 6th Annual EARHoF Induction Ceremony. Beitler will take to the podium following the recognition and induction of the 2014 honorees and speak to the audience about his plans for this season and the future. EARHoF President, Rick Leighty expressed great pleasure in having Beitler speak, "It's...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Feb 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 2/26/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Renovation projects underway at Gr

Renovation projects underway at Gr...

3/20/2014
Renovation projects underway at Grays Harbor Raceway! The ink is barely dry on the contract and the Funtime Promotions Team at Grays Harbor Raceway are at full speed! There are many renovation projects getting underway as the 2014 season quickly approaches. Danny Kirkpatrick and his K & B Excavating crew are busy reshaping the pit parking area. "The reshaping project will allow the pit parking area to drain and dry much quicker after a rain storm" said General Manager...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Mar 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 3/20/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
The Roar is Restored to Park Jeffe

The Roar is Restored to Park Jeffe...

4/17/2014
North Sioux City, SD-AtoZ Promotions LLC is pleased to announce that agreed to lease terms on to promote the 2014 season of racing at the Park Jefferson Speedway. “We are very excited to bring back racing at The Park to the great race fans of the Siouxland area. This facility is really unique and we are excited to return it to its glory days,” said AtoZ general manager Josh Holt. Preparations are already underway to rehab the facility. “There is a lot of work to do...more
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  • Admin Account on Apr 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 4/17/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
GHR Season Opener is Postponed

GHR Season Opener is Postponed

5/9/2014
The Grays Harbor Raceway Season Opener has been postponed until next Saturday, May 17th. There has been a tremendous amount of rain over the past couple of days and more is predicted overnight and at times tomorrow. After conferring with the track crew, it was obvious that the chances of getting the track in good racing condition was unrealistic. "Having not run on the track at all this year, it is still very soft and the on and off rain is not helping the conditions....more
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  • Admin Account on May 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 5/9/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Double Header this Weekend!

Double Header this Weekend!

5/22/2014
This Saturday and Sunday night will make up the first Double Header Weekend of 2014 at Grays Harbor Raceway with an abundance of racing action scheduled for the weekend! Join us Saturday night as the Shipwreck Beads Modifieds, Street Stocks, USAC Ignite Midgets and Outlaw Tuners hit the Grays Harbor clay. Craig Moore looks to carry his momentum from an early season Modifieds win at Skagit Speedway while his son Kyler is still thirsty for his first win at the track....more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on May 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 5/22/2014
Tags: Tayler Malsam, Steve Vague, Austen Wheatley
Races Rained Out for may 25th

Races Rained Out for may 25th

5/25/2014
Sunday may 25th 3:00pm.The races have been rained out for tonight. See you next Saturday!!
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on May 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 5/25/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Summer Thunder Sprint Series Comin

Summer Thunder Sprint Series Comin...

6/4/2014
The Summer Thunder Sprint Series will kick off its second season and first race of 2014 THIS SATURDAY at Grays Harbor Raceway! After an early-season rain out at Skagit Speedway on May 3, drivers from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia are ready for battle as they take on the Grays Harbor oval. Everett, Washington's Jayme Barnes heads into the weekend fresh off of his May 31 win at Skagit Speedway, looking to take the early season advantage in the Summer Thunder...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jun 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/4/2014
Tags: Jayme Barnes, T.J. Hartman, Henry VanDam
VanDam, Tole & Daniel Victorious a

VanDam, Tole & Daniel Victorious a...

6/9/2014
The first ever appearance of the Summer Thunder Sprint Series at Grays Harbor Raceway is in the books, and Enumclaw driver Henry VanDam was victorious in the 25 lap feature. In the Street Stock division, Jason Tole of Hoquiam held off a hard charging field to pick up his first win of the season, and in the Outlaw Tuner's division, Jeff Daniel of Ocean Shores picked up his second win in a row. Jason Tole started the 25 lap Street Stock feature outside front row next to...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jun 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/9/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Park Jefferson Postpones Opener

Park Jefferson Postpones Opener

6/12/2014
Corn Belt Clash vs MARS Dirtcar Super Late Model Shootout to bring the Roar to The Park Jefferson, SD-The constant weather systems in the Siouxland area the past month have caused the Park Jefferson Speedway to move back its opener to Thursday, June 26 which will feature the Corn Belt Clash and MARS Dirtcar Super Late Models. The opening night of the fantastic five racing series will now be Saturday June 28. We apologize to the fans who were hoping to attend the...more
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  • Admin Account on Jun 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/12/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
It's Saturday-Race day!!

It's Saturday-Race day!!

6/14/2014
It's Saturday-Race day!! Come on out to Grays Harbor Raceway for some action packed racing tonight. Gates open at 5:30 and racing at 7 pm. Classes racing: Northwest Wingless Modifieds Midgets Outlaw Tuners (hornets) Adult $13 Jr/Sr/ Military $10 Kids 6 under FREE Premium Seating $18 Ice cold Pepsi and Budweiser products served.
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jun 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/14/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, A Modifieds, Street Stocks
Moore Picks Up First Career Win at

Moore Picks Up First Career Win at...

6/23/2014
You couldn't have had a better night for racing, the sun was out, and it was a great night at Grays Harbor Raceway for the 360 Sprint Cars, Street Stocks, Modifieds, and Outlaw Tuners. In the Street Stocks division, Hoquiam driver Jack Parshall picked up his second win of the season. The 18 car field of Street Stocks took the green flag with a pair of Hoquiam drivers Brian Izzi and Jason Tole on the front row. Parshall started in the 8th position. Tole took the early...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jun 23, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/23/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
CBC/MARS race cancelled for Thursd

CBC/MARS race cancelled for Thursd...

6/24/2014
Unfortunately Park Jefferson Speedway has been forced to cancel this Thursday's Late Model shootout featuring the Corn Belt Clash and the MARS Dirtcar series. The picture posted was from last Sunday. The water table continues to be too high, and even though the top of the track has begun drying, the bottom is nothing but gumbo. Park Jefferson Speedway will now push towards opening on Saturday, June 28th, for the first of the Fantastic Five program featuring...more
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  • Admin Account on Jun 24, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/24/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Opening Night - July 5th! 7PM Sta

Opening Night - July 5th! 7PM Sta...

6/27/2014
Wet weather strikes again. Unfortunately ground water level is still too high for us to pack the racing surface in and with the shot of rain today and more to be expected, we have no choice but to cancel this Saturday, the 28th. With any dry weather we will be able to race without issue on July 5th! We have put much time and effort to make our first event, and we are looking forward to next Saturday! Expect some great racing along with some great...more
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  • Admin Account on Jun 27, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/27/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Track Surface Needing More Time -

Track Surface Needing More Time -...

7/3/2014
This is one of the hardest decisions I have had to make, but I am forced to cancel this Saturday's very highly anticipated Grand Opening event. We had roughly 2" of rain Sunday and Monday and that certainly hurt going into the final week of track preparation before our first event scheduled for this Saturday. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Bakker, one of the best track preparers in the country, preparing our racing surface and I simply don't want to rush him in...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/3/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, ASCS Midwest Region, Minnesota Mafia
Moore, Goetz, Margeson, Daniel, an

Moore, Goetz, Margeson, Daniel, an...

7/7/2014
There were fireworks on and off the racetrack at Grays Harbor Raceway Saturday Night, as 5 classes of cars took to the banked 3/8 mile clay oval, and a big fireworks display after the races made for a packed grandstands as well. There was a bit of a different format then normal, as there were no heat races, and the top 6 in the point standings of all classes would run scrambles to make up the first 3 rows of the features. Seventh on back in points would qualify, and...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/7/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Friday July 11th-ASCS Midwest and

Friday July 11th-ASCS Midwest and...

7/7/2014
The roar will be restored this Friday to the Park Jefferson Speedway just north of Sioux City, IA for the inaugural Carlson Clash. Championship sprint cars will kick off the 2014 season featuring the best of the ASCS Midwest Series and the Minnesota Mafia. The ASCS series, sponsored by Speedway Motors, will be led by point leader Jordan Boston who currently holds a narrow point lead over for Knoxville Raceway point champion Billy Alley. Following in third is Jack...more
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  • Admin Account on Jul 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/7/2014
Tags: Park Jefferson International Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Big money up for the Cut Rate Auto

Big money up for the Cut Rate Auto...

7/8/2014
The Cute Rate Auto Parts Street Stock Nationals are this Friday and Saturday! The 2 day purse will be over $5,000.00! See the best Street Stock racers battle it out for the grand prize of $1,000.00 for the victory on Saturday Night. This is a 2 day event. Cars not racing on Friday night will start behind the cars that did on Saturday night! 2014 GHR Street Stock Nationals Purse Saturday Night 1... 1,000 2... 400 3... 250 4... 230 5... ...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/8/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Van Dam, and Parshall Victorious O

Van Dam, and Parshall Victorious O...

7/12/2014
With temperatures pushing close to 90 degrees, the action on the racetrack was just as hot, as Round 2 of the Summer Thunder Sprint Series at Grays Harbor Raceway took to the track for the 360 Nationals, along with the Street Stock Nationals. In the Street Stock division, Jack Parshall of Hoquiam was looking for win number four on the season after picking up the win last Saturday night during Mid-Season Championship. The 25 lap feature had Brian Izzi of Hoquiam and...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/12/2014
Tags: Henry VanDam, Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged
Forler Picks Up $5,000, Parshall G

Forler Picks Up $5,000, Parshall G...

7/13/2014
The fans of Grays Harbor Raceway were treated to another great night of racing, with Round 3 of the Summer Thunder Sprint Series, and the finale of the Street Stock Nationals. The weather was hot, and so was the action on track. In the Street Stock division, Jack Parshall of Hoquiam was looking to go 3 in a row, as he picked up the win Friday night, but his sights were also set on that $1000 to win. The 30 lap feature had Olympia driver Eddie Blood, and Brenton...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/13/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
New Format Highlights the Shipwrec

New Format Highlights the Shipwrec...

7/16/2014
2014 is the 'Dawn of a New Era' for Grays Harbor Raceway and the Shipwreck Beads Modified Nationals will be a big part of the change. This years format will be 2 separate shows with all the teams qualifying, running heats and main events on both nights. In addition to 2 full night programs, 2 'Special' races have been added... Friday night will see the 'Champions Challenge' race featuring all the past champions that are there in a $500 to win $100 to start race. On...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 16, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/16/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
AMA Grand Nationals Rescheduled fo

AMA Grand Nationals Rescheduled fo...

7/19/2014
Sunday July 20th, 11:00am... The weather has cleared up and we are going racing! Practice is underway and the opening ceremonies are set for 1:00pm. The AMA Grand National event was postponed due to wet weather Saturday night. It has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon July 20th. Gates open at 9:00am, practice at 10:00am, opening ceremonies at 1:00pm D and W Racing is excited to bring back Grand National Racing to the Northwest with the AMA Pro Flat Track Twins and...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 19, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/19/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
15th Annual Shipwreck Beads Northw

15th Annual Shipwreck Beads Northw...

7/22/2014
This Friday and Saturday at Grays Harbor Raceway will be the 15th Annual Shipwreck Beads Northwest Modified Nationals. Drivers from Washington, Oregon, and Canada will take to the 3/8's banked clay oval for 2 nights of racing. The Northwest Modified Nationals dates back to 2000 where Cottage Grove, Oregon driver Gus Cooper was the inaugural winner. 2001 saw Brian Poppa of White CIty Oregon win the event, 2002 and 2003 saw back to back wins from Kellen Chadwick of...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/22/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Kyle Casson wins Night #1 of the 1

Kyle Casson wins Night #1 of the 1...

7/26/2014
Kyle Casson of Yreka, California won the 2011 Shipwreck Beads Northwest Modified Nationals, and this year he is setting his sights on his second trophy. Kyle Casson started the night on the front row of the 25 lap feature, with Seabeck's Craig Moore. Casson took the early lead, with Campbell River, British Columbia driver, and 2010 Northwest Modified National Champion Jason Beaulieu getting past Moore for second. The field of 20 cars would scatter, with side by side...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 26, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/26/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
VanDam, Parshall & Wright Find Vic

VanDam, Parshall & Wright Find Vic...

8/4/2014
With the temperature close to the mid 80's, the weather was perfect for another night of racing at Grays Harbor Raceway with the 360 Sprint Cars, Street Stocks, and Outlaw Tuners. In the Street Stocks division, Jack Parshall of Hoquiam, was looking to start where he left off with another win. Parshall would start deep in the 25 lap feature. Aberdeen's Shane Kerrigan, and Brenton Schnitzer of Shelton started on the front row. Schnitzer and Kerrigan would race side by...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 04, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/4/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, Street Stocks
Two Big Nights August 15 & 16!

Two Big Nights August 15 & 16!

8/8/2014
Summer is here and the events are heating up at Grays Harbor Raceway! August 15th & 16th GHR will present a spectacular double header of racing and special events! Friday August 15th GHR will host for the first time ever The Monster Energy Freestyle MX Motorcycle stunt team. See the high flyin back flippin 2 wheeled daredevils perform their aerial assault over 30 feet off the ground! also on the Friday schedule will be the Shipwreck Beads Modifieds and the first night...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/8/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
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