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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
Night One Of Classic Brings Thrill

Night One Of Classic Brings Thrill...

4/27/2013
Night One Of Classic Brings Thrills And Excitement By Ben Deatherage' (Photos Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- The first night of the Grove Classic produced plenty of memories for race fans on Friday April 26th. A full pit area of race cars filled the Cottage Grove Speedway for the second race of 2013. 360 Sprints, Late Models, and Street Stocks were on the card for the evening that had more twist and turns than a country road. Street Stocks may...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Apr 27, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/27/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, Street Stocks
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
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
Cottage Grove Speedway Statistical

Cottage Grove Speedway Statistical...

5/10/2013
Cottage Grove Speedway Statistical Report By Ben Deatherage Cottage Grove, Oregon- This Saturday, May 11th, Cottage Grove will host their fifth race of 2013 for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Knecht’s Auto Parts. Classes that will be competing include the 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Late Models, Northwest Extreme Late Models, and Street Stocks. Below is a list of statistics of those specifics classes based off of the races that have been completed so far. [360...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 10, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/10/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
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
SSP Has First Fan Appreciation Nig

SSP Has First Fan Appreciation Nig...

5/14/2013
SSP Has First Fan Appreciation Night Presented By Knecht's On Deck By Ben Deatherage Banks, Oregon- Fans of Sunset Speedway Park will be in for a treat this Saturday May 18th. Knecht’s Auto Parts will present the action for Fan Appreciation Night. During the course of the night all the cars will be brought out on the race track to allow fans to get up close with their favorite drivers for photos and autographs. There will be two such events in 2013 with the second...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 14, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/14/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, NW Extreme Winged Sprints
Sunset Speedway Statistical Report

Sunset Speedway Statistical Report

5/17/2013
Sunset Speedway Statistical Report By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Ken O'Neil) Banks, Oregon- This Saturday, May 18th, Sunset Speedway Park will host their fifth race of 2013 which just so happens to be Fan Appreciation Night presented by Knecht’s Auto Parts. It will be the first of two scheduled Fan Appreciation Nights for the Banks bullring with the other one taking place on Saturday June 15th. Classes that will be competing include the Northwest Wingless...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on May 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/17/2013
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, NW Extreme Winged Sprints
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
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
360 Sprints And Late Models Added

360 Sprints And Late Models Added...

6/10/2013
360 Sprints And Late Models Added To June 15th Relay For Life Night By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- Fans of the Cottage Grove Speedway will be happy to know that two popular classes have been added to schedule on Saturday June 15th. The 360 Sprints and Late Models will both be on hand for heart pounding action at the ¼-mile clay oval for Relay For Life Night. They will be joined by the Northwest Extreme Sprints, Street...more
Ben Deatherage
  • Ben Deatherage on Jun 10, 2013
  • Article Date: 6/10/2013
Tags: Cottage Grove Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, Sportsman Sprints
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
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
Mark Dobmeier Scores Mother's Day

Mark Dobmeier Scores Mother's Day...

5/12/2013
Brandon, SD (5-12-13) – Mark Dobmeier grabbed the lead from pole sitter Lucas Wolfe in the first set of corners and raced on to the Outlaw Sprint win in Sunday night's traditional Mother's Day season opener at Huset's Speedway. Wolfe finished 2nd with Kyle Larson, Terry McCarl and Cole Wood rounding out the top 5. In the Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Championship Sprint main event, Ryan Bickett and Kaley Gharst battled wheel to wheel exchanging the top spot a couple times...more
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  • Admin Account on Jul 02, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/12/2013
Tags: Mark Dobmeier, Dale Furby, Dustin Gulbrandson
Six Drivers Take Checkers at Memor

Six Drivers Take Checkers at Memor...

5/27/2013
Brandon, SD (5-27-13) – Terry McCarl inherited the lead on lap 9 when early leader Derrik Lusk tangled with a lapped car and crashed, then held off a hard-charging Mark Dobmeier and scored the Outlaw Sprint win Sunday night at Huset's Speedway. Dobmeier finished 2nd ahead of Austin McCarl and Lucas Wolfe. For the 2nd time in as many races, Dusty Ballenger took the win in the Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Championship Sprint main event. Brandon Buysse raced unchallenged to win...more
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  • Admin Account on Jul 02, 2013
  • Article Date: 5/27/2013
Tags: Terry McCarl, Dusty Ballenger, Huset's Speedway
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
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
World of Outlaws Tickets On Sale!

World of Outlaws Tickets On Sale!

6/12/2014
Tickets are now on sale for the July 2, 2014 showing of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars. Tickets are available for the Huset's Speedway event by calling (605) 582-3536. After calling, leave a message including your name and a call back number. A representative of Huset’s will call you to gather your order and credit card and mailing information. Adult tickets are $35 with junior tickets (age 0-14) $5. All seats are general admission. With that, a select number...more
Shawn Neisteadt
  • Shawn Neisteadt on Jun 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/12/2014
Tags: Huset's Speedway, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
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
Huset’s Prepares For Sunday’s Race

Huset’s Prepares For Sunday’s Race

6/20/2014
Crews have been working from sun up to sun down to get the Brandon, South Dakota speedway ready for this Sunday’s race featuring the Dollar Loan Center Outlaw Sprints. Sunday’s race is on as scheduled, but it has been a tough week. Record-setting rainfall pushed the nearby Split Rock Creek into the “extreme flood” category twice this week. The water filled the speedway and raged through the parking lot. However, the creek is into its banks and the Huset’s crew was...more
Shawn Neisteadt
  • Shawn Neisteadt on Jun 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 6/20/2014
Tags: Huset's Speedway, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
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
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
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
July 11 & 12 360 Nationals Summer

July 11 & 12 360 Nationals Summer...

7/8/2014
The summer heat is heating up and so is the racing as the S.T.S.S (Summer Thunder Sprint Series) invades Grays Harbor Raceway for the 360 Nationals this Friday and Saturday! This is a must see event with the top sprint car drivers from Canada, Washington and Oregon competing for the $5,000 check. Ticket prices: 2 Day Pass... Adults $46... Jr/Sr/Act. Military $34... Child n/c 2 Day Premium Pass... $56 .. (all seats, sorry no discounts) Friday............ Adults $23......more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Jul 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/8/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, Street Stocks
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
Aug 3: Night of 1,000 Stars!

Aug 3: Night of 1,000 Stars!

7/25/2014
Every class will race for at least $1,000 to win on August 3. The “Night of 1,000 Stars” event will feature the Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Championship Sprints Cars, Micro Sprints, Bolte’s Roll Off Service Street Stocks, B-Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Every feature win on that night will pay at least $1,000, as long as the class has 15 or more entries. The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop Championship Sprint Cars will race for $1,000 to win if there is 15 cars, $1,500 to win at 20...more
Shawn Neisteadt
  • Shawn Neisteadt on Jul 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 7/25/2014
Tags: Huset's Speedway, 360 Sprints - Winged, B 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
Lemmon, Carrell, and Daniel in Vic

Lemmon, Carrell, and Daniel in Vic...

8/11/2014
With temperatures in the mid to high 80's. Fans were treated to some dirt track racing on the 3/8's banked clay oval for the Budweiser Night at the Fair event at the Grays Harbor County Fair. With Wayne Lemmon, Mark Carrell and Jeff Daniel victorious. Street Stocks: In the Street Stock division, Shelton's Brenton Schnitzer would lead them down for the 20 lap feature. Schnitzer would take the lead out of turn two, with Spanaway's Tom Hecker, and Olympia's Eddie Blood...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/11/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Monster Energy Freestyle Preview

Monster Energy Freestyle Preview

8/14/2014
What can you expect to see this Friday night at Grays Harbor Raceway from the Monster Energy Freestyle MX Stunt Team? Press play on the video above and check it out! Spectator Gates open at 5:30pm with Racing at 7:00pm THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/14/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Big Rigs, Parshall, Goetz, and Bar

Big Rigs, Parshall, Goetz, and Bar...

8/19/2014
The Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks, USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series, and the Rolling Thunder Big Rigs treated the fans with a great night of racing around the 3/8's banked clay oval at Grays Harbor Raceway. With the weather in the mid 80's, the fans would fill the stands, for some dirt track racing. Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks: Tacoma's Mike Knox, and Don Briggs Jr of Wishkah would lead the field of Street Stocks down to the green flag for their 25 lap...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 19, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/19/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
VanDam Makes it Six on the Season

VanDam Makes it Six on the Season

8/25/2014
Another weekend of perfect weather setup for a great night of racing at Grays Harbor Raceway. The 360 Sprint Cars, Shipwreck Beads Modifieds, Pacific Hard Top Racing Association Dwarf Cars and Outlaw Tuners took to the 3/8's banked clay oval. PHRA Dwarf Cars: The Pacific Hard Top Racing Association Dwarf Cars would hit the track for the final time in 2014 at Grays Harbor Raceway. Portland, Oregon driver Jim Fischer, and Westland, Oregon's Tim Hester would start on the...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 25, 2014
  • Article Date: 8/25/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Heath Claims Summer Thunder Title

Heath Claims Summer Thunder Title

9/1/2014
With a lot of racing between Skagit, and Grays Harbor Raceway this weekend, the Summer Thunder Sprint Series made it's final stop to the 3/8's banked clay oval and would crown a champion. Also on tap were the Sportsman Sprints and the Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks. Summer Thunder Sprint Series: Colton Heath was looking to pick up the Summer Thunder Sprint Series championship for 2014, but not only that, Heath was looking for win. Throughout the 2014 season, Heath...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Sep 01, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/1/2014
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
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