6/26/2019
Cottage Grove Speedway
Mark Milligan Gets First Hornet Win Of 2019
Mark Milligan Gets First Hornet Win Of 2019
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Deatherage)
Cottage Grove, Oregon- The Hornets were back in action on Tuesday, June 25th, as the support class for the Wild West Modified Shootout. Thirteen drivers would make the trip for the rare weekday race.
Joe Maricle was quite fast in the first few laps of the main event. The Eugene driver took over the lead in the opening lap and retained the position until lap four. Hornet newcomer Mark Milligan made the move around Maricle, on lap five, to obtain the top spot. He held on for the rest of the distance to secure his first career win at Cottage Grove Speedway.
Brad Moffett, also of Eugene, was second, while Pleasant Hill’s Adam Keegan posted a third. Joe Maricle ended the evening in fourth and Dexter driver Barry Cannon completed the top five, in fifth. Earlier in the night Dexter’s Mike Swaim was fastest in time trials with heat race wins going to Maricle and Milligan while Moffett won the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash.
Cottage Grove Speedway returns to racing on Friday, June 28th, with Karts. Then the ¼-mile clay oval will host Ladies Night on Saturday, the 29th. All Ladies (18+) get into the races for FREE. Classes running include the Todd’s Auto Body Sprints, Late Models, IMCA Sport Mods, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
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) FREE, 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
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage