4/8/2016
Cottage Grove Speedway
Late Models Sure To Thrill Fans At CGS In 2016
Late Models Sure To Thrill Fans At CGS In 2016
By Ben Deatherge
(Photo Courtesy of Dirt Monkey Productions)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- Stock Cars have a long storied history at Cottage Grove Speedway. After hosting Super Stocks and Sportsman divisions throughout the years the historic ¼-mile clay oval would establish a Late Model division in 2007. It has produced some memorable moments over the nine seasons they have been around for.
Last year Curtis Towns filled in the driver’s seat for Paul Culp. Towns would be the class of the field and was in pure dominant form emerging victorious on nine occasions in sixteen starts. It was simply impressive being that he had very limited Late Model experience prior to the 2015 season.
Paul Culp intends to return to the famed #42 in 2016 and Towns will primarily be concentrating on the IMCA Modified division. This vacates the crown at CGS and brings an opportunity for all challengers. That opens the door for the likes of Josh Sim, Rob Williams, the Peters brothers, Mike and Ed, or any others that look to run for the title. 14 races are on the schedule for the class this season with the first taking place on April 9th.
The big one to win in Late Models is the Logger’s Cup. 2015 would see the rebirth of this classic event after a multi-decade hiatus. Curtis Towns was the winner over Justin Duty, Preston Luckman, Brian Cronk, and Bricen James. This season the race is on June 25th and as of right now $1,000.00 to win.
In honor of Cottage Grove Speedway’s 60th Anniversary the first 60 fans through the front gate get in for FREE. Pit Gates open at 1:00, Front Gates 4:00, and Racing starts at 6:30. Tickets are Adults $13.00, Juniors/Seniors/Military $10.00, Youth (6-12) - $5.00, Family Pass $30.00, and Children 5 or under are FREE. Pit Passes will be offered for $30.00 each.
For the latest news and information log on to www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call the new LOCAL track hotline at (541)-942-7561. Don’t forgot to check out Cottage Grove Speedway on Facebook and click “Like” to stay up to date via your favorite electronic devices.
Former Cottage Grove Speedway Late Model Track Champions
2007- Ricky Ashley
2008- Don Muth Sr.
2009- Don Muth Sr.
2010- Mark Carrell
2011- Mark Carrell
2012- Rob Mayea
2013- Paul Culp
2014- Shaun Mayea
2015- Curtis Towns
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage