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Snawder, James, Schmidt, McDonald, And Moffett Earn Curt Deatherage Memorial Wins At CGS Historical Night

Snawder, James, Schmidt, McDonald, And Moffett Earn Curt Deatherage Memorial Wins At CGS Historical Night
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of JRP Racing Photos)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- Cottage Speedway certainly had a busy weekend. The whole shebang got started on Friday, July 19th with the fifth Kart race of 2019. Then Saturday, the 20th the ¼-mile clay hosted the Curt Deatherage Memorial along with the annual Historical Night. Classes on the card on Saturday included the Todd’s Auto Body Sprints, Mohawk Metal IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Street Stocks, and Hornets.

In addition to racing on Saturday, some lucky individuals had the honor to get inducted into the Cottage Grove Speedway Wall of Fame. A big round of congratulations to the Class of 2019 is most definitely in order which includes Billy Nutter, Bruce Ray, Gary Hilgendorf, Kay Vinge, Randy McClendon, and Gene Powell.

Austin Ellertson, of Cottage Grove, won his fourth race of 2019 in the Pee Wee division. In the 5HP Intermediate/Box Stock division Roseburg’s Karson Crisp was victorious for the first time this season. In 250cc action, Carter Patterson, from Lebanon, swept the competition en route to his fourth CGS triumph in the current campaign. Patterson wasn’t done with his winning ways as he carried on his success into the Open Kage ranks to “park it” in victory lane for the first occasion in that class. Lastly, David Connor got the job done in the Flat Karts.

On Saturday night in the Todd’s Auto Body Sprints, it was utter domination by one individual. Roseburg’s Steven Snawder capitalized from starting up front and flexed his muscle against the field. Snawder built a sizable lead over the competition only for the caution to come out around the halfway mark. Mastering the final restart, the recent newcomer to Sprint Cars went unchallenged to the checkered flag to win his first race of the season.

Ricky Ashley, of Thurston, rallied to end his evening in second while Winston’s Kyle Alberding was third. Fourth went to Junction City veteran Shane Forte while grabbing fifth was Ian Bandey, of Cottage Grove.

The Mohawk Metal IMCA Modifieds had quite the physical battle with many cautions to accompany the action. A total of eight stoppages befell the field which took lapped traffic out of the equation and in its stead put pressure on drivers on the restarts. Jesse Williamson was the master and commander for much of the race. Williamson, of Eugene and running his younger brother Kevin’s automobile, paced the field every single lap until the release of the white flag. On the final circuit, Bricen James made a bold and daring move to get past Williamson to win the race. It is the second occasion that the Albany youngster has bested the field at CGS this year.

Jesse Williamson was a respectable second while grabbing third was Ryan Baker, of Coquille. Justin Duty, now residing in Mulino and piloting the Brian Thompson owned entry, placed fourth while Paul Rea, of Eugene, completed the top five, in fifth.

Justyn Ryker set the tone for much of the IMCA Sport Mod feature. The Cottage Grove pilot, racing for car owners Shawn and Robert Hand, was the trailblazer for the first eleven laps. However, on lap eleven David Schmidt made a key move to get to the front. Schmidt, now living in Roseburg, motored his way to the checkered flag first for his second win of the season.

K.C. Scott, of Springfield, was a respectable second while placing third would be Justyn Ryker. The top five was rounded out with Roseburg’s Steve Hopkins, in fourth, and fifth finishing Shawn Hand, of Springfield.

In Street Stock action several lead changes occurred in the main event. McKenzie Lockhart, of Albany, paced the field early only to get passed on the fourth circuit by Garrett Barth. Barth, of nearby Creswell, soon had his hands full with a fast Kelly McDonald. McDonald, from Cottage Grove and racing for car owners Joan and Tom Langan, took over possession of coveted position on lap seven only to lose it to Barth on the following lap. McDonald made the decisive move on the ninth circuit and never looked back en route to his second CGS Street Stock win of 2019.

Garrett Barth was second while David Schmidt, doing double duty, ended his evening in third. McKenzie Lockhart wound up in fourth place while Adam Applebee, of Eugene, crossed the wire in fifth.

Last but not least in the Hornet class Melissa Abston showed some jungle cat quickness on the opening lap. Brad Moffett got in front of the Cottage Grove chauffeur, of Abston, on the second circuit and went on to dominate the rest of the distance. Moffett scored his third triumph of the season.

Cottage Grove’s Kerry Cooper put forth a second-place effort while grabbing third would be Mark Milligan of Eugene. Eugene’s Joel Hazen was fourth and fifth went to Jim Simmons, of Cottage Grove.

Cottage Grove Speedway again has a double this coming weekend. Just like last week, the Karts will kick off the party on Friday, July 26th while Saturday, the 27th will be reserved for the ¼-mile. Saturday will feature a sensational lineup with the return of the annual Logger’s Cup featuring a $2,000.00 to win Late Model main event.

But wait it gets better as the cars and stars of the Interstate Sprint Car Series make their return. Also in action will be the IMCA Sport Mods, Street Stocks, and Hornets. Being that it’s the Loggers Cup all folks involved in the timber industry will get into the races for just $10.00.

On Friday for Karts the Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM and the Pit Meeting (with Hot Laps/Racing to follow) at 6:00. General Admission is FREE, Pit Passes $10.00, and Car/Driver Entry $35.00. On Saturday the Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM, Front Gates 3:30, and Time Trials at 5:30 with Racing beginning at 6:00. Tickets are $13.00 for Adults, Seniors/Juniors/Military $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Children (5 & Under) are FREE. CGS offers a Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) for $35.00, VIP Skybox Seating is $25.00 each, and Pit Passes are $30.00. For more information and updates log on to www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or check out the official Facebook page.

2019 Cottage Grove Speedway Sponsors/Marketing Partners
Archer Floor Covering
Bonanza Drive-Up
Boyce & Sons Landscape & Building Materials
Columbia Distributing
Comfort Suites of Creswell
Farmlands Market
Giant Burger
Goofy's Muffler, Customs, & More
James Heating & Air Conditioning
Maximus Unlimited
Mohawk Metal
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Pink House
Todd's Auto Body
Welt & Welt
Wenzel's Farm Sausage
Dot’s Trophy Shop
Todd’s Auto Body
Mohawk Metal

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