Hall Of Fame Night Report From Southern Oregon Speedway

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Knight Maintains Point Lead With Clean Sweep 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...August 12...Dustin Knight won the 25 lap Late Model Main Event Saturday at Hall Of Fame Night At Southern Oregon Speedway.  The win completed a clean sweep of heat, dash and feature for the point leader.  Knight lost the lead to Nathan Augustine midway through the race, but he regained it in traffic.

Knight scored a crowd pleasing four lap Trophy Dash win when he passed Dave Foote and Bob Dees on the final lap.  Dees won his six lap heat race, and Knight won his heat race to continue his momentum going into the Main Event.  Knight had a front row start for the Main Event and raced into the lead at the start ahead of B. Dees and Augustine.  A low move in Turn 4 of the fifth lap gained Augustine second from Dees, and a yellow flag flew on lap six for a Turn 2 tangle between Garrett Dees and Chris Biggs.  Knight maintained his lead on the restart ahead of Augustine and B. Dees.  Augustine began to challenge Knight for the lead before making a low pass in Turn 4 of the 11th lap to gain the point.  Augustine started to pull away from Knight just a bit, but when he caught traffic on lap 18, Knight quickly reeled him in.  Knight used the slower cars to his advantage as he made an inside pass in Turn 4 of the 19th lap to regain the lead.  Knight went on to win with Augustine settling for second.  B. Dees was a strong third, and Mike Linder held off Pro Stock point leader Scott Lenz to finish fifth.  Foote finished sixth, followed by Biggs, Kristy Grout, G. Dees and Don Garrett.

Race Results

Late Models

Heat 1-Bob Dees, Mike Linder, Nathan Augustine.  Heat 2-Dustin Knight, Dave Foote, Kristy Grout.  Trophy Dash-Dustin Knight, Dave Foote, Bob Dees.  Main Event-Dustin Knight, Nathan Augustine, Bob Dees, Mike Linder, Scott Lenz, Dave Foote, Chris Biggs, Kristy Grout, Garrett Dees, Don Garrett.

Fettinger Wins First Southern Oregon Speedway 

IMCA Modified Main Event

White City, Oregon...August 12...Taking the lead from Preston Jones on a lap 10 restart, Zach Fettinger won the 25 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  This was Fettinger's first win at the track, and he is also the sixth different winner in as many races this season.  Fettinger had to contend with some serious pressure from seven time champion Mark Wauge and Jesse Bailey down the stretch, but he kept his cool for the impressive victory.

Ray Kniffen Jr. started off the night with his first four lap Trophy Dash win.  Jones and Matt Duste each won six lap heat races.  Jones raced into the early lead in the Main Event with Fettinger settling into second.  Wauge took third from rookie Shane Everson on lap two, and the lead four cars ran closely before a yellow flag flew for a Kniffen spin in Turn 4 on lap six.  Jones continued to lead Fettinger and Wauge on the green flag as Duste and Bailey joined the battle in the Top 5.  Duane Orsburn spun in Turn 2 for a lap nine caution flag.  Fettinger gained the lead over Wauge and Bailey on the restart as Jones headed to the pits.  Side by side battles developed between Fettinger and Wauge for first and Bailey and Duste for third.  Bailey finally grabbed third and ran with Fettinger and Wauge in the battle for the lead by lap 18.  The leaders caught a slower car on lap 21 as they entered Turn 1.  There was contact with Fettinger, and Bailey spun to avoid a crash.  Track officials assigned the blame for the yellow to the slower car of Chris Silva and restored Bailey back to third.  Fettinger continued to lead Wauge and Bailey on the restart.  Fettinger stayed smooth in the waning laps and brought it home to victory, while Bailey beat Wauge back to the line in a drag race for second.  Duste settled for fourth, followed by Orsburn, Jantzen Knips, Max Augustine, Preston Jones, Shane Everson and Kniffen.

Next up for the IMCA Modifieds will be the special two day R. Charles Snyder Salute on September 2-3.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

IMCA Modifieds

Heat 1-Preston Jones, Shane Everson, Mark Wauge.  Heat 2-Matt Duste, Ray Kniffen Jr., Duane Orsburn.  Trophy Dash-Ray Kniffen Jr., Shane Everson, Matt Duste.  Main Event-Zach Fettinger, Jesse Bailey, Mark Wauge, Matt Duste, Duane Orsburn, Jantzen Knips, Max Augustine, Preston Jones, Shane Everson, Ray Kniffen Jr., Chris Silva.

McCoy Wins Second Straight IMCA Sport Modified Feature At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...August 12...Taking the lead on the third lap, Rich McCoy went on to win the 20 lap IMCA Northern Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  This was the second straight win for McCoy and fourth straight Top 3 finish as he tries to gain on the point leader following his opening day hot laps crash.  Willie McFall continues to be the biggest threat to point leader Mike Medel following his career best second place feature finish.

McCoy kicked off the night with a four lap Trophy Dash win and also won his six lap heat race.  McFall and David Marble were the other heat race winners.  The Main Event had to be restarted after Matt Sanders and Isaac Sanders crashed in Turn 4.  McFall set the early pace ahead of McCoy and Medel.  An outside move down the back stretch of the third lap gained McCoy the lead on lap three.  Dwayne Melvin blew a motor on the back stretch for a lap six caution flag.  McCoy led McFall and Marble on the restart, but only a lap was scored before Lloyd Speer hit the front wall and rolled.  McCoy continued to lead McFall and Marble on the restart, and rookie Justin McCreadie raced underneath Medel in Turn 4 for fourth.  Jorddon Braaten and Medel ran side by side for several laps in their fifth place battle before Braaten gained the position.  Dave Rule spun in Turn 4 for the final yellow flag on lap 16.  McCoy led the restart and the remaining laps for the victory with McFall a strong second.  Marble won a photo finish with McCreadie for third.  Braaten settled for fifth ahead of Medel, State point leader Jayson Nelson, Rule, Tony Duste and Jesse Merriman.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds return for the two day R. Charles Snyder Salute on September 2-3.  For furter information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

IMCA Sport Modifieds

Heat 1-Willie McFall, Mike Medel, Jorddon Braaten.  Heat 2-David Marble, Dwayne Melvin, A.J. Parker.  Heat 3-Rich McCoy, Justin McCreadie, Jayson Nelson.  Trophy Dash-Rich McCoy, Willie McFall, David Marble.  Main Event-Rich McCoy, Willie McFall, David Marble, Justin McCreadie, Jorddon Braaten, Mike Medel, Jayson Nelson, Danny Rule, Tony Duste, Jesse Merriman, Dwayne Melvin, Brad Keever, Matt Sanders, Isaac Sanders, A.J. Parker.

Lenz Sweeps Pro Stock Action At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...August 12...Scott Lenz won his third Pro Stock Main Event Saturday at Southern Oregon Speedway on Hall Of Fame Night.  Lenz also won his heat race and the dash to make it a cleans sweep for the night.  This was also a point event for the Outlaw Pro Stock Association, and Lenz leads the points at both Southern Oregon Speedway and with the association.

Lenz cruised to victories in both the four lap Trophy Dash and his six lap heat race.  Jeffrey Hudson won the other heat race.  As the previous Main Event winner, Hudson was put to the back, while previous association feature winner Lenz started on the front row.  Lenz led a lap before Jeff Haudenshild brought out a yellow flag.  Lenz led Scott Flowers and James Flowers on the restart.  Dan Randall spun in Turn 4 for a lap four caution flag.  Lenz resumed command on the restart ahead of S. Flowers and J. Flowers.  J. Flowers passed his father for second on lap ten, and Brian Hammond brought out a final caution flag on lap 12.  Roy Bain made a pit stop, and Lenz continued to set the pace on the restart.  S. Flowers began pressuring J. Flowers for second in the waning laps before making the pass in the final turn.  Lenz was a happy winner ahead of J. Flowers and S. Flowers.  Hudson came back from a spin to take fourth from Ken Irving on lap 17.  Irving finished fifth, followed by Johnny Cobb, Ginny Flowers, Bain, Dean Hackworth and Hammond.

Race Results

Pro Stocks

Heat 1-Jeffery Hudson, Scott Flowers, Matt Harlow.  Heat 2-Scott Lenz, James Flowers, Johnny Cobb.  Trophy Dash-Scott Lenz, Jeffery Hudson, Josh Kralicek.  Main Event-Scott Lenz, Scott Flowers, James Flowers, Jeffery Hudson, Ken Irving, Johnny Cobb, Ginny Flowers, Roy Bain, Dean Hackworth, Brian Hammond, Josh Kralicek, Dan Randall, Matt Harlow, Jeff Haudenshield.

Peters Wins His Fourth SODCA Dwarf Car Main Event 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...August 12...Brock Peters won the SODCA Dwarf Car Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  It was Hall Of Fame Night at the track, and this was the fourth win for Peters.  Camden Robustelli was going for a clean sweep, but he settled for second behind the defending champion.

Robustelli and B. Peters won their six lap heat races.  Peters missed the four lap A Dash, which was won by Robustelli.  Mason Lewman won the eight lap B Dash.  B. Peters raced into the lead at the start of the Main Event.  Lewman was an early second ahead of Cody Peters.  C. Peters took second from Lewman on lap four.  Chad Cardoza headed for the pits on lap 11, and Robustelli made an inside pass on the back stretch on lap 13 to grab third from Lewman.  Lewman and Rob Gergel tangled in Turn 3 for a lap 16 caution flag.  B. Peters remained in command on the restart as Robustelli and Randy Slater shuffled C. Peters back to fourth.  There was no stopping B. Peters from scoring the victory with Robustelli a strong second.  Slater enjoyed his best finish in third, followed by C. Peters, Kalvin Morton, Ryan Smith, Gergel, Jesse Lorentz, Bud Lorentz and Mark Nielsen.

Race Results

SODCA Dwarf Cars

Heat 1-Camden Robustelli, Cody Peters, Randy Slater.  Heat 2-Brock Peters, Rob Gergel, Chad Cardoza.  A Dash-Camden Robustelli, Rob Gergel, Cody Peters.  B Dash-Mason Lewman, Chad Cardoza, Randy Slater.  Main Event-Brock Peters, Camden Robustelli, Randy Slater, Cody Peters, Kalvin Morton, Ryan Smith, Rob Gergel, Jesse Lorentz, Bud Lorentz, Mark Nielsen, Mason Lewman, Chad Cardoza, Fred Hay, C.J. Putnam.

Stoutenburgh Wins Second JOAT Labs Hornets Main Event 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...August 12...Jason Stoutenburgh won the 20 lap JOAT Labs Hornets Main Event on Hall Of Fame night Saturday at Southern Oregon Speedway.  It was his second straight win and it capped a clean sweep of heat, dash and feature.  Stoutenburgh also gained the point lead from reigning champion Tim Hedges, who was struggling with a hurt motor all night.

Stoutenburgh won his six lap heat race and the four lap Trophy Dash.  Jenna Hedges won her second straight heat race ahead of two time Cottage Grove champion Chris Pierce.  Stoutenburgh had a front row start for the Main Event and raced into the early lead ahead of J. Hedges.  Pierce took third from Ashton Hedges on lap three.  John Corder pitted the Ashland High School PT Cruiser on lap four.  As Stoutenburgh led the way, Pierce made an inside pass on the back stretch to take second from J. Hedges on lap 11.  A bumper on the track brought out a lap 16 caution flag.  Stoutenburgh led the restart and brought it home to victory ahead of Pierce.  A low move in Turn 4 of the 18th lap gained Derrel Nelson Jr. third from J. Hedges, who settled for fourth ahead of T. Hedges, Dylan Irving, Brandon Wonsyld and Corder.

Race Results

JOAT Labs Hornets

Heat 1-Jason Stoutenburgh, Ashton Hedges, John Corder.  Heat 2-Jenna Hedges, Chris Pierce, Tim Hedges.  Trophy Dash-Jason Stoutenburgh, Tim Hedges, Dylan Irving.  Main Event-Jason Stoutenburgh, Chris Pierce, Derrel Nelson Jr., Jenna Hedges, Tim Hedges, Dylan Irving, Brandon Wonsyld, John Corder.

Augustine Wins Thriller 

At Southern Oregon Speedway Kart Track

White City, Oregon....August 11...Keaton Augustine snapped the three race win streak of Trevor Grimes to win the 20 lap Box Stock Main Event Friday night at the Southern Oregon Speedway Outlaw Kart track.  Grimes was leading for 16 laps with fellow heat winner Ryan Hirshbock a close second until Hisrcbock clipped a tractor tire in Turn 1 and flipped.  Grimes led the restart, but Augustine made an inside pass in Turn 4 two laps later to claim the lead and victory.  Grimes settled for second ahead of Taylor Fuller.

Malachi Johnson set a rapid pace in winning his second Beginners Box Stock Main Event.  Johnson left the battle for second, and it was Mason King holding off the persistent pressure of Uriah Sanders for 20 laps to grab the runnerup finish.  Reigning champion Johnny Burke and point leader Tanner Holmes dueled fiercely for 25 laps before Burke won the 25 lap 500 Open Main Event.  Carley Holmes went flag to flat to win her third 20 lap 250 Kart Main Event ahead of Reece Slyter.

The UAS Speedway Karts made their first appearance at the speedway, and Kenny Boardman won a good battle with Larry Fuller for the victory.  Heat winner Ron Bolles ran a strong third ahead of Brionna Fuller.  Steve Rambo won a heat race and the 20 lap 4 Cycle Speedway Kart Main Event.  Michael Vickers rebounded from a spin to finish second ahead of David Mederiros.

The 2017 Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame

August 12th was Hall Of Fame Night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  It began a new tradition of honoring the people who have helped make Southern Oregon racing so special through the years.  On display at the entrance were three display boards with clippings of articles and photos from the 1950’s through the 1970’s.  These were put together by Oregon racing historians Curt and Denny Deatherage.  The Deatherage brothers helped put together this event and founded Cottage Grove Speedway Historical Night some 15 years ago.

The Hall Of Fame Night concept is an idea long overdue.  The Medford area has had many great racers and multiple tracks that have come and gone going back to the 1920’s.  Perhaps the most famous of those tracks was the Medford Speedway located at The Posse Grounds.

Leading the “Class of 2017” is Harold Hardesty.  Harold was a championship winning race car driver, won many races at race tracks up and down the West Coast and promoted races at Medford Speedway.  Sadly, he was reported missing in April of this year, and the search still continues.  A prayer was said prior to his induction that he might be found.  Accepting his award was his son Steve and his nephew Neil.

Ben Neel, who won championships in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s, was also inducted.  His daughter, Lisa Gray, accepted his award.  The C&M Auto Parts Street Stock Championship Race Perpetual Trophy, which bore his name twice as winner in 1982 and 1983, was on display at the souvenir booth.

One of the top racers of the 1960’s and 1970’s, Don Hood, was there with his family to accept his award.  Jerry McGrew, who was a championship car owner teaming up with Don Harper, was there to receive his award as well.  The Hall Of Fame Night was also a chance for McGrew to see Harper’s daughter, Valarie Fowler.  Valarie was there to accept Don Harper’s Hall Of Fame Award.  One of Oregon’s top engine builders, Bert Beck, did not attend, but his sons and 2013 Late Model Lites champion John Barger were there to accept the honor for “The Silver Fox”.  Many racers have won races with Beck’s motors. 

Our seventh inductee, Peg Henry, was unable to attend, but her son Jon and daughter Kelly were there to receive her award.  Peg was an unsung hero who worked behind the scenes as concessioner and assistant manager of the Posse Grounds track from the 1970’s through the 1980’s.  The Hall Of Fame will continue to honor those who made a difference and contributed to the success of the sport, whether behind the scenes or on the track.

The First Hall Of Fame event was a success.  Many people came out to celebrate the past and enjoy a night of racing.  There were people there who hadn’t been to the races in a long time, and they had an opportunity to catch up with old friends.  This event will grow and get bigger in the years to come.  It’s all about our racing family.  As we look ahead to the future and making our sport better, we must look back at the past and remember what made it all so special in the first place.  It was “The Legends Of Southern Oregon Racing” who paved the way for us to continue to do what he do at Southern Oregon Speedway, and we are proud to honor them by having a Hall Of Fame Night and by keeping this race track going for future generations to enjoy.


Note:  These are the notes I was able to provide Bryce Burtner for the ceremony.  I apologize that I was unable to do as good a job as they all deserved, but I hope I got the point across of how much these seven people meant to our sport.  I will be gathering more information, working with others, to help get more of this history organized and put in one place for all to be able to see.

Special Thanks to

Curt & Denny Deatherage for all of their hard work, research and for helping organize this event and their work in creating our three display boards with pictures and news clippings. They are truly two of the leading Oregon racing historians.

Southern Oregon Race History

Within the Medford area, had multiple tracks going back nearly 100 years to the fairgrounds track.  Ashland Speedway operated from 1949-1960.  In the 1950’s, there was the track near the airport and the famed Posse Grounds track.  There was also the White City track that operated  in the 1960’s.  The Posse Grounds operated until 1989, and Southern Oregon Speedway opened in 1996 to continue the great tradition of dirt track racing in the area.

We are proud to begin a new, and long overdue tradition of celebrating all of the people who have made the sport as special as it is.  Our Hall Of Fame is here to honor those who have paved the way for us to enjoy the sport that we love.  This year, we induct our first class of seven.  Within this group, we have people who have excelled in racing, building and maintaining cars, building engines and promoting.

Our first inductee is Peggy Henry

Throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s, Peggy was a member of the Rogue Valley Racing Association.  She ran the concessions at the old Medford (Posse Grounds) Speedway and was often left to oversee the day to day operations of the race track.  Peggy is truly an unsung hero of the track, but her efforts behind the scenes helped make it all possible.  Tonight, we proudly induct Peggy Henry into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.  Accepting on her behalf will be her son, Jon and daughter Kelly

Our Next Inductee is Don Harper

Story About the Get Don Harper Trophy can be viewed HERE

Don started racing in Medford in the late 1960’s and quickly rose to become one of the top drivers and a champion.  In the mid 1970’s, Don was winning races everywhere he went, and this included some big money races.  In 1974, he was on a winning streak at Eugene Speedway.  The promoter created a “Get Don Harper Night” with a big trophy going to the winner, Jay Bugbee.  After Jay passed away, Don was presented with that trophy in a surprise presentation on Historical Night at Cottage Grove Speedway in 2010.  Don won his share of big trophies through the years, but this one was particularly special to him as it had been created as an incentive for his competition.  Tonight, we proudly induct Don Harper into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.  Accepting on Don behalf will be his daughter Valarie

Our Next Inductee is Don Hood

Don was another championship winning driver of the 1960’s and 70’s.  He was a threat to win wherever he went, and that included several victories at Medford Speedway.  He also held the track record on various occasions.  Don built fast and competitive races cars, and there were several other racers driving cars he built in the late 1970’s.   He has been inducted into the Cottage Grove Speedway Hall Of Fame, and tonight we proudly induct Don Hood into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.

Our Next Inductee Is Bert Beck

Bert didn’t race often at Medford Speedway, but when he did, he was fast.  He was a Main Event winner on several occasions on the Oregon circuit,  However, Bert may be better known as an expert engine man.  Several drivers won races and even championships with his motors through the years, and there are still drivers out there running motors built at his shop.  It’s not just about driving the race car.  You have to have a reliable motor, and Bert was one of the best motor builders in the sport.  Tonight, we proudly induct Bret Beck into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.  Accepting on Bert’s behalf will be his son Rick

Our Next Inductee Is Jerry McGrew

There have been many racers through the years who could win in any car you put them in.  We are inducting a few such competitors this year.  However, there are also car owners out there that gave their drivers the best opportunity to win with well maintained and expertly built race cars.  Jerry McGrew is one such person.  Jerry’s cars won races and championships, and his partnership with Don Harper made them one of the toughest teams to beat on race day.  Tonight, we proudly induct car owner Jerry McGrew into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.

Our Next Inductee is Ben Neel

Ben is truly one of the greatest Medford area racers of all time.  He beat the best in multiple eras as a champion in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s.  Ben was one of the hardest racers and yet one of the most respected competitors at the track.  In the 1960’s, his friendly rivalry with Harold Hardesty brought out the best in both of them as the two battled for the 1966 and 1967 track championships.  Neel won them both.  Ben cited Hardesty as one of the biggest influences of his career.  Tonight, we proudly induct Ben Neel into the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame.  Accepting on Ben’s behalf will be his daughter Lisa Gray

Our final Inductee Of 2017 Is Harold Hardesty

An informative article about Harold can be viewed HERE

During the time period in which he competed at Medford Speedway, Harold was one of the top drivers on the Main Event winner’s list.  He enjoyed racing, but he also bore the responsibility of organizing the races as the Medford Speedway promoter for several seasons.  Harold was hired by many owners to drive their cars and was a winner on the NASCAR West circuit on multiple occasions.  He even had a Top 20 finish out of 70 cars in a NASCAR race at Darlington  He’s also a member of the NASCAR and West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame.  To illustrate Harold’s ability, he ran a NASCAR West race at Eureka in the late 1960’s in a car ten years older than the others.  Car count was a bit low, so he was allowed to start as long as he retired early.  The car ran strong that day, and he kept racing and won the race.  NASCAR was not pleased and let him know.  He was not acknowledged as the winner until a few year later.   Through the years, Medford has had some amazing racers, and  Hardesty is certainly one of the greatest of all time.

Before we formally induct Harold onto the Southern Oregon Racing Hall Of Fame, we ask that you join us in a silent prayer.  As you know, Harold has been missing for several months and we ask that you pray for him to be located.

Harold's son Steve Hardesty and nephew Neil are here to accept the award.

 Final Thoughts On The First Hall Of Fame Night

Racing history matters.  This is a belief I've carried with me since I was a kid.  I spent many years of my life focused primarily on racing, while I covered my own home track in Antioch, California and other tracks.  I started keeping points records and win lists and all of that.  I grew to realize that much of that information had fallen by the wayside.  Track management only worried about the bottom line at most places.  How many people came to watch and how much money was made?  It is a business, after all.  If bills don't get paid, races don't happen.

My frustrations stemmed from the fact that most of the tracks I covered didn't bother to keep records.  With the advent of the internet, where there is plenty of room to at least archive your points and race results articles, most race tracks still wiped that information off of their web pages at the end of each season.  When you think about the fact that most tracks that have been around that long have had web pages for over 20 years, that's 20 years of history that was wiped out for no good reason.  So, I started making it a goal to grab things off of the web in case they disappeared.  I saved racing magazines, newspaper clippings and that sort of thing.

Medford has a long and storied racing history, and I admit I'm still learning the history.  There is a lot to learn.  My research online found lots of interesting information from the early 1950's all the way to 1963.  What I'd like to do is get a champions list together and eventually start a Main Event winners list as well.  It will be a work in progress.  Hall Of Fame Night was something Promoter Mike McCann and I talked about from Day 1.  Mike saw a need for this to happen, and he was able to book a date this year to get it started.

The work of Curt and Denny Deatherage in helping us put this together was invaluable.  If we had not had them, this event may not have happened.  It was a challenge getting in contact with some people, but we were fortunate to get in touch with the people or the families involved.  Curt and Denny have been compiling clippings and photos this year, and the three boards they put together were amazing.  They were originally doing two to get us started.  The boards are a nice glimpse into those days gone by.

Hall Of Fame night has started.  I envision it growing and becoming something where we may have a ceremony before the races in a picnic type setting or even the night before, and then inductees would be honored guests on race night to be introduced to the fans.  Organization could have been a bit better this year, but it worked out.  We would have also liked to have had signups from alumni who were on hand so that we could have made mention of them to the crowd.  There's room for improvement, but general consensus was that it went well.

We have other important races on the schedule that honor people who have helped our sport.  The Roger Haudenshild Tribute was held in June.  It was the fifth annual running of this race, and I'd like to think we've made this race bigger and something Roger would have been proud of.  On September 2nd and 3rd, another event important to us is happening.  It's the R. Charles Snyder Salute, honoring the man who was "The Voice of Medford Racing" for many years.  The Race Tower will be dedicated in his honor.  This is something Mike, Uncle Rich and I have been discussing since the start of last season, and it's finally happening!

Racing history matters.  It's where we've been to get us where we are today.  Hall Of Fame Night will be one of the most important events on our schedule going forward.  I want to close by thanking all of the Hall Of Fame Members for their contributions to the sport.  Sadly, some of them have passed on, but it's important that their family knows how much they are loved.  I want to thank all of the alumni for coming out last week to be a part of this event.  I want to thank Bryce Burtner for expertly handling the MC duties.  Also, thank you to all of the staff, the fans and the racers.  We couldn't do it without you.  We're going to make Southern Oregon Speedway something we can all be proud of.  The best is yet to come!

Lakeport Speedway Race Results August 12, 2017
Limited Modifieds
Charlie Collins
Jackson Long
Ian Elliott
Erick Ray
TJ Buzzard
Donovan Cox

Jammers
Dave Rogers
Raymond Taylor Jr.
Dennis Anderson
Nicholas Ford
Tyler Manning
Christian Sanchez
Michelle Odell
Elizabeth Ingalls

Legends
Cameron Austin
Jaden Fisher
Dylan Washburn
Carlee Austin
Aiden Daniels
Wyatt Hobart
Zach Frazer
Kylie Daniels

Bombers
Mike Sullivan
Lauren Snider
Dustin Kuhl
Bobby Gilbert
Josh Morrison
Roy Ingalls

Pro 4 Modifieds
Sami Nuno
Andy Leuzinger
Mike Peterson
Marty Lewis

Bandoleros
Lane Anderson
Trey Daniels


Placerville Speedway Race Results August 12, 2017
360 Sprint Cars
Steven Tiner
Greg DeCaires
Jimmy Trulli
Justyn Cox
Cody Hodgson
Justin Johnson
Dustin Freitas
Kaleb Montgomery
Chase Majdic
Cody Fendley
Shane Hopkins
Jake Morgan
Justin Henry
Cody Lamar
Kalib Henry
Tyler Seavey
Mike Benson
Shawn Conde
Sean Becker
Tony Gualda

B Main
Jake Morgan
Kaleb Montgomery
Shane Hopkins
Chase Majdic
D.J. Freitas
Peter Paulson
Anthony Espinoza
Mike Cook
C.J. Humphreys

Limited Late Models
Matt Michelli
Mike Lightfoot
Jay Norton
Eddie Gardner
Scott Woessner
Tyler Lightfoot
Ryan Peter
Ken Michelli
Kiely Ricardo
Rod Oliver
Dennis Ahart

Pure Stocks
Nick Baldwin
Jason Palmer
Travis Emery
Orville Owens
Jeff Sly
Travis Henry
Jesse Van Roenkel
Mike Stoekel
Jay Bryant
Ronnie Richards
Lonnie Leonard
Kevin Trmblay
Matt Tillford
Scott Grunert
John Ewing
Sam Bernstein
Chris Van Roenkel
Rick Grunert
Jessica Mack

Mini Trucks
Derek Boarman
Ted Ahart
Alex Gutierrez
Zak Bezak
Aaron Rupley
Austin Struthers


All American Speedway Race Results August 12, 2017
Limited Modified
Nick Lyons
Tyler Wentworth
Mike Gorhman
Dave Campbell
Josh Blackwood
Rick Andersen
Corey Englehardt
Austin Wentworth

Bomber
Tim Walters
Blake Disomma
Chris Paulson
Daryl Fitzgerald
Tony Latimer
Mario Davis
Nathan Hickok
Bill Clark
Erick Ray
Cody Rickard
Travis Henry
Wayne Hickok
Will Harmon
Tim Williams
David Caluya
Bradly Gordon

F4
Ray Molina
Noah Wilson
Don McMullen
Rick Enable
Spencer Emerson
Jess Yendes
Brian Bishop
Matthew Fuhs
John Haines
Wayne Burnett

Street Stock
Jill Schmidt
Andrew Peeler
Dan Farrington
Mark Gardiner
Kenny Jastrumske
Earl Lee