6/27/2013
ASCS Northwest Region
Cottage Grove Speedway To End Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest
Cottage Grove Speedway To End Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Hull Family Photography)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- For the first time ever in the history of the Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest presented by Contingency Connection the grueling series will come to a close at the Cottage Grove Speedway. The ¼-mile clay oval will be visited by the always entertaining American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region on Friday July 5th and Saturday the 6th.
“Cottage Grove is a wonderful facility for fans who haven’t visited before,” commented Brian Crockett, Series Director for ASCS-Northwest, “it’s a 1/4-mile bullring that is always full of action and breathtaking moments. When these cars get into lapped traffic it will amaze you every time.”
There have been fifteen total Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest events at “The Grove” with eight different winners being produced. Roger Crockett and Brent Kaeding are tied for most wins with one another at three apiece. Last year’s winner Shane Stewart has won twice while drivers with just a single triumph include Jason Solwold, Brad Furr, Jesse Hockett, and Wayne Johnson.
The American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region has made seventeen visits to CGS since 2008. Seven different drivers have emerged victorious with Roger Crockett leading the list with seven wins, including the June 1st event this year, and Jason Johnson at four. Shane Stewart has two series wins at the 1/4-mile and is joined by Jesse Hockett, Henry Van Dam, Brady Bacon, and Wayne Johnson with just one visit to the winner’s circle.
For both days the pit gates open at 2:00 PM, front gates 4:00, time trials 5:30, and racing stats around 6:45. Admission prices for both nights are Adults $17.00, Seniors/Military/Juniors (13-17) $13.00, Youths (6-12) $7.00, 5 and Under FREE, Family Pass (Two Adults and Up To Four Youths) $40.00 and a two-day will be offered for $30.00.
In the last fifteen editions of Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest there have been nine different champions. Steve Kent has the most, with four titles, while Roger Crockett has three and Brent Kaeding with two. Six drivers have won the entire kit and caboodle just once which is a very impressive list of winners. That list includes Brad Furr, Jesse Hockett, Bud Kaeding, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, and the 2012 victor Mitch Olson.
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2013 Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest presented by Contingency Connection Schedule:
June 28th Grays Harbor Raceway Elma, Washington
June 29th Grays Harbor Raceway Elma, Washington
July 1st Southern Oregon Speedway White City, Oregon
July 2nd Coos Bay Speedway Coos Bay, Oregon
July 3rd Willamette Speedway Lebanon, Oregon
July 5th Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove, Oregon
July 6th Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove, Oregon
Past Bully Dog Performance Speedweek Northwest Champions:
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:
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:
2013- Roger Crockett on June 1st
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