6/30/2014
ASCS Northwest Region
CGS To Close Out Speedweek Northwest For Second Straight Year
CGS To Close Out Speedweek Northwest For Second Straight Year
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Malcolm Photography)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- For the second consecutive year Speedweek Northwest will wrap up at Cottage Grove Speedway on Friday July 4th and Saturday the 5th. The historic ¼-mile clay oval has already hosted four ASCS-Northwest Region events with Seth Bergman winning two while J.J. Hickle and Henry Van Dam have one each. In local competition there have been three point events with Roger Crockett, Henry Van Dam, and Colin Baker making visits to the winner’s circle. Don't miss out on Friday the 4th as to celebrate Independence Day there will be a massive fireworks display.
There have been fifteen total Speedweek Northwest events at “The Grove” with eight different winners being produced. Roger Crockett has five over Brent Kaeding who has three. Shane Stewart has won twice while drivers with just a single triumph include Jason Solwold, Brad Furr, Jesse Hockett, and Wayne Johnson.
There have been twenty-six ASCS sanctioned events at CGS since 2008 with seven different winners. Roger Crockett leads that win list with a total of twelve visits to victory lane including all six visits in 2013. Jason Johnson has four wins at Cottage Grove while Shane Stewart, Seth Bergman, and Henry Van Dam have been in the winner’s circle twice. Drivers who have won once when the tour has been in town include Jesse Hockett, Wayne Johnson, Brady Bacon, and J.J. Hickle.
For each night the Pit Gates will open at 2:00 PM, Front Gates open at 4:00, and Racing starts at 6:45. Ticket prices per event are Adults $15.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $13.00, Youths (Ages 12-6) $8.00, and Children under the age of 5 are FREE.
Speedweek Northwest begins on Sunday June 29th at Siskiyou Motor Speedway in Yreka, California. Be sure and don’t miss a lap of the action as the ASCS-Northwest Region as the area’s best 360 Sprint Car drivers will contest on seven different race tracks in three different states that include Oregon, Washington, and California. For the latest news and information regarding the ASCS-Northwest Region be sure and log on to www.ascsnorthwest.com.
2014 Speedweek Northwest Schedule:
Sunday June 29th Siskiyou Motor Speedway (Yreka, CA)
Monday June 30th Southern Oregon Speedway (White City, OR)
Tuesday July 1st Coos Bay Speedway (Coos Bay, OR)
Wednesday July 2nd Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR)
Friday July 4th Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove, OR)
Saturday July 5th Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove, OR)
Past Speedweek Northwest Champions:
2013- Roger Crockett
2012- Mitch Olson
2011- Kyle Larson
2010- Roger Crockett
2009- Jesse Hockett
2008- Roger Crockett
2007- Shane Stewart
2006- Steve Kent
2005- Brent Kaeding
2004- Brent Kaeding
2003- Roger Crockett
2002- Steve Kent
2001- Steve Kent
2000- Steve Kent
1999- Brad Furr
1998- Bud Kaeding
Past Speedweek Northwest Winners At Cottage Grove Speedway:
2013- Roger Crockett on July 5th, Roger Crockett on July 6th
2012- Shane Stewart on July 18th
2011- Wayne Johnson on July 13th
2009- Jesse Hockett on July 14th
2008- Roger Crockett on July 15th
2007- Shane Stewart on July 24th
2006- Danny Horner on July 25th
2005- Brent Kaeding on July 12th
2004- Roger Crockett on July 13th
2003- Roger Crockett on July 15th
2002- Brent Kaeding on July 16th
2000- Brent Kaeding on July 18th
1999- Brad Furr on July 20th
1998- Jason Solwold on June 9th
Past ASCS-Northwest Region Winners At Cottage Grove Speedway:
2014- Seth Bergman on May 24th, Seth Bergman on May 25th, J.J. Hickle on June 13th, Henry Van Dam on June 14th
2013- Roger Crockett on June 1st, Roger Crockett on July 5th, Roger Crockett on July 6th, Roger Crockett on July 19th*, Roger Crockett on July 20th*, Roger Crockett on August 23rd
2012- Shane Stewart on July 18th
2011- Roger Crockett on May 13th, Roger Crockett on May 14th, Wayne Johnson on July 13th, Jason Johnson on July 22nd*, Jason Johnson on July 23rd*, Henry Van Dam on September 17th
2010- Roger Crockett on July 3rd, Roger Crockett on July 4th, Jason Johnson on July 23rd*, Brady Bacon July 24th*
2009- Jesse Hockett on July 14th, Shane Stewart on July 24th*, Jason Johnson on July 25th*, Roger Crockett on August 11th
2008- Roger Crockett on July 15th
*- Denotes ASCS-National Tour vs. Northwest Region events
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage