4/4/2016
Cottage Grove Speedway
Cottage Grove Speedway Season Opener Saturday April 9th; First 60 Fans Get In For FREE
Cottage Grove Speedway Season Opener Saturday April 9th; First 60 Fans Get In For FREE
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Dirt Monkey Productions)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- Saturday April 9th will kick off the 2016 season for Cottage Grove Speedway. This year marks the 60th year of action at the historic ¼-mile clay oval and a special promotion will be offered for fans. The first 60 people to show up when the front gates open at 4:00 PM will get into the race for FREE. Classes in action include 360 Sprints, Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and the Quality RV Hornets.
“It is so awesome that Cottage Grove Speedway can they’ve had racing here for the last 60 years,” commented CGS Promoter Heather Boyce, “we’re expecting a very good car count with cars coming from all over the area and out of state. It’s going to be a great time so come on out.”
For the 360 Sprint several of the top drivers from the state of Washington will be making the journey south. Don’t count out some of the stout local talent that will look to open their campaign up with a victory after the first round. An additional $100.00 bonus to the winner is up for grabs courtesy of Steve Zeek.
Season Passes are still on sale and are available until the end of April for $250.00. The Season Pass gets you into every single race on the 2016 schedule as well as specific reserved seat if you have a certain place you prefer to sit. If you would like to purchase just a reserved seat, currently going for $40.00, or would like to get a Season Pass contact Heather Boyce at (541)-729-8666 for more information.
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.
The Pit Gates will be opening an hour later then normal, 1:00 PM on Saturday, to give teams enough time to fill in their paperwork. If you would like to get your paperwork filled out before you get to the track forms can be found on the track website. Front Gates will open at their regular 4:00 PM time and racing is scheduled to start at 6:30.
So once again come join us for the Season Opener of the 60th Anniversary for Cottage Grove Speedway on Saturday April 9th. 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.
2016 COTTAGE GROVE SPEEDWAY TRACK SPONSORS:
Dot’s Trophy Shop
Clark Printing
Quality RV Repair
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage