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9/05/2010

The King is King at Skagit

Local coverage from the Outlaw weekend. http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/kinser_wins_outlaws_event/
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/09/04/1603496/motorsports-kinser-holds-on-for.html ...more

9/04/2010

The Wild Child Wins Night One!

The World Of Outlaws invaded Skagit Speedway for night one of two races. Here is what happened! ...more

9/03/2010

EVENT GUIDE: Sept. 3 & 4

Event guide for this weekend's World of Outlaw events. Tickets $35. Grandstands open at 5pm, Racing at 7pm. ...more

9/01/2010

World Of Outlaws Visit Skagit Speedway

With this years World of Outlaws race just a few days away local 410 Sprint Car teams and drivers are prepared for the onslaught. ...more

8/30/2010

Line Up Early to Get New STP Hat Saturday

Skagit Speedway is host to one of the most exciting events on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series annual Gold Rush Tour throughout the West, and STP is going to make it even more special for fans. ...more

8/29/2010

Munn Stretches Points Lead

For speedway veteran Alan Munn, a season like this has been a long time coming. Munn won his third race of the year and stretched his points lead in the Budweiser 360 division Saturday night. ...more

8/28/2010

Kahne Wins Sage Fruit Showdown

A strange night at ASA member track Skagit Speedway ended with the returning Kasey Kahne winning the Sage Fruit Showdown. ...more

8/23/2010

Kasey Kahne - Sage Fruit Showdown [Event Guide]

Tickets for the Kasey Kahne Foundation Event August 27th. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase advanced tickets by calling 360-724-3567. $25 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under. ...more

8/22/2010

Racer Info: Sage Fruit Showdown Aug 27

Racer info for the Kasey Kahne Showdown featuring 360 Division Sprint Cars plus Outlaw Hornets. The tire rule will be open with Goodyear on the Right Rear. Regular season points will be awarded at this event for both classes. ...more

8/17/2010

Madonia, Dunham, Jacobson & Gunderson Win ASA All Star Challenge presented by WSIB

Repeat winners hit big paydays at ASA member track Skagit Speedway. All three sprint car division winners visited victory lane for the second time this year in their respective division, while Outlaw Hornet winner Ben Gunderson cashed in for the fifth tim ...more

8/17/2010

Teams Race For Bigger Bucks At The Kasey Kahne Foundation Event!

The Kasey Kahne Foundation announced today that they are adding an additional $2,600 to the regular purse for the August 27th event. "The racers and fans of Skagit Speedway have been big supporters of the Kasey Kahne Foundation, this is our way of saying ...more

8/15/2010

Youngquist Now Two Time Winner at Skagit Speedway

Fortune once again smiled on Justin Youngquist as he went on to win his second straight Cook Road Shell Sportsman Sprint Main Event at ASA member track Skagit Speedway. ...more

8/09/2010

A Busy Month in Agust!

The month of August is usually a warm one in Washington State, and Skagit Speedway is turning up the heat with a full schedule of action packed racing! Round 13 of The Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series will have all 3 classes of sprint cars in action ...more

7/31/2010

Jacobson Breaks Through for $10,000 Triumph

With his mother pacing the aisles and his car owner sitting on his hands in the grandstands, Travis Jacobson finally collected the big check he's been angling at for a long time at the Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals pres. by Goodyear ...more

7/30/2010

Dewitt wins Night 1 of 360 Nationals.

Josh Dewitt won the opening night of the Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals presented by Goodyear. Dewitt started on the pole and settled in to second as Henry Van Dam took the initial point. ...more

7/27/2010

Drivers take aim at 360 Nationals

This years Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals presented by Goodyear figures to be hotly contested as drivers from across the US and Canada are all set to battle for the $10,000 winners portion of the record setting prize money. ...more

7/25/2010

New Winners Emerge at Skagit Speedway

Kelsey Carpenter's first career Budweiser 360 Sprint win highlighted Military / Chamber of Commerce night at ASA member track Skagit Speedway. ...more

7/11/2010

Mid Season Championship Recap

Jayme Barnes won his second main event win of the year at ASA member track Skagit Speedway in the Associated Asphalt 410 Sprints on mid season championship night presented by Les Schwab. ...more

6/26/2010

Peterson, VanDerSys and Vela Repeat Winners

Three previous winners graced Skagit Speedway's victory lane on Saturday night on round 10 of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Series. ...more

6/25/2010

Demo Derby and Stunt Show this Saturday!

The ever popular 'Mr. Dizzy' returns to Skagit Speedway this Saturday night. His death defying stunts have thrilled thousands of fans across the country. There is a full night of racing scheduled with the Sprint cars and Outlaw Hornets. ...more

6/19/2010

Points and Lineups

After two nights of intense Dirt Cup racing action the points have determined the following line-ups for tonights finale. ...more

6/19/2010

Stewart Wins 39th Annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup

Shane Stewart further embedded his name into Skagit Speedway lore, winning his second Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway. ...more

6/18/2010

DIRT CUP FAN GUIDE...

Event Time, Tickets, FanFest... All your Dirt Cup information . ...more

6/18/2010

Allard Comes From 13th to Win Night Two

Jonathan Allard rebounded from a night one flip to win the second night of the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway. ...more

6/17/2010

Stewart Wires Field For Prelim Win

Shane Stewart won the first preliminary night of the 39th Annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway. ...more

6/16/2010

Dirt Cup Party Kicks Off Dirt Cup 2010

One of the largest crowds in Dirt Cup Party history kicked off the 2010 Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup in fine fashion Wednesday afternoon at Haggen Food and Pharmacy in Burlington. ...more

6/14/2010

The Washington State Racing Series Midgets are Coming to Dirt Cup!

The newly formed Washington State Racing Series midgets are coming to Skagit Speedway and are part of the 39th Dirt Cup weekend. "I've been working on a state wide midget series and a sprint car series for a couple years now" Stated promoter Steve Beitler ...more

6/12/2010

Peterson, Rude, Swatzina Triumph at Skagit Speedway

Round 9 of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series saw beautiful skies and a big crowd grace ASA member track Skagit Speedway ...more

6/10/2010

Dirt Cup Fever Is Cranking Up!

With less than a week to go for the 39th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup the racers and fans are cranking up the excitement! "The presale of tickets have been very good this year" stated track owner Steve Beitler, "With us adding the Western Speedweek ...more

6/10/2010

Travis Rutz Fundraiser

Skagit Speedway will be hosting a couple fundraisers for Travis Rutz during the Dirt Cup week. Travis Rutz T Shirts and decals will be available in the entry area all three days. Then on Saturday night ...more

6/06/2010

Fisher and Funk Win John Carroll Classic

Eric Fisher and Evan Funk won their second main events of the year at ASA member track Skagit Speedway during the running of the John Carroll Classic presented by IRI. ...more

6/03/2010

Relay For Life Night At Skagit Speedway

This Saturday will be the annual Relay For Life Night at Skagit Speedway. This event will benifit the American Cancer Society. This year the Skagit walking team will be honoring Schary Anderman and Jim Hayhoe. ...more

6/01/2010

Pull-A-Part Becomes Title Sponsor for the Outlaw Hornet Class

Pull-A-Part, a self service auto recycling company has joined forces with Skagit Speedway to sponsor the Outlaw Hornet Class. "We are pleased to have a company like Pull-A-Part working with us" stated owner Steve Beitler, "This is a perfect fit for the ...more

5/31/2010

Hoosier to Goodyear Tire Phase In Extended

The change over period from Hoosier tires to Goodyear tires will be extended a few more races. "This is a tough year financially for a lot of race teams, we certainly don't want to add to the economic hardship many racers are experiencing" ...more

5/25/2010

Bigger Payouts for The John Carroll Classic presented by IRI June 5th

The annual John Carroll Classic held every Memorial Day weekend has been rescheduled for June 5th. This is a race rich in history and prize money! The event that has been presented by Industrial Resources Inc. from Clear Lake WA. for many years. IRI Presi ...more

5/22/2010

Mack Brown, Cam Smith capture first wins

Mack Brown finally visited victory lane after coming so close in previous weeks this year. A little bit of luck went a long way for Cam Smith in the Associated Asphalt 410's as he captured his first win in the division. ...more

5/15/2010

Melwicks Extends Win Streak

ASA member track Skagit Speedway saw Mike Melwicks extend his race win streak at the 56 year old 3/10 mile clay oval to 4 in a row with a last lap pass of Mack Brown in the Budweiser 360 division. ...more

5/08/2010

Barnes Back in Victory Lane

Round 4 of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Series saw four drivers visit victory lane for the first time in 2010. In the Associated Asphalt 410 division, Jayme Barnes piloted the Law Motorsports #33 XXX to winner's circle for the first time since his Dirt Cup ...more

5/06/2010

Supercross Update

The much talked about, much publicized Supercross course at Skagit Speedway is getting close to becoming a reality. Rich Winkler from the well known track building company Dirt Wurx is scheduled to arive ...more

4/19/2010

The Track Crew Is Working Full Speed!

Sometimes even the best laid plans just don't work the way you expect them to. Last fall a new track surface was put down with the intentions of cutting down the dust for the fans and the drivers. The soil that was selected ...more

4/18/2010

First time winners at Season Opener

ASA Member Track Skagit Speedway kicked off its 56th season on Saturday night, with a huge crowd seeing three first time winners grace victory lane in the Sprint Car divisions, and a former champion taking the Outlaw Hornet win on Haggen Food and Pharmacy ...more

4/16/2010

"Skagit Speedway ready to roll after busy offseason."

Skagit Speedway ready to roll after busy offseason. David Rasbach of The Bellingham Herald covers the new season, changes, motocross racing and more... Click here to read http://bit.ly/aZlNYw ...more

4/03/2010

Goodyear Eagles are Landing!

The first load of the new Goodyear Eagle racing tires are landed! Fronts & LR 95" are here. The RR and balance of LR's will be here Monday and Wednesday. Call Steve after Wednesday afternoon if you want to pickup tires before Saturday. 360-661-3917. ...more

3/30/2010

VIDEO: Speedway Renovations

Renovations to fan areas continue as we prepare for the Haggen Food & Pharmacy Season Opener 4-17. ...more

3/25/2010

Improved facility to greet fans in 2010

Major construction is underway at Skagit Speedway as crews put finishing touches to several fan enhancement projects around the track in preparation for the season opener April 17. ...more

3/12/2010

Be a Part of our Raceday Fan Services Team!

Do you enjoy customer service and working in a fun, exciting and fast-paced environment? Are you enthusiastic and fan-friendly? Apply for our seasonal Raceday Fan Services team. ...more

2/28/2010

Pre Dirt Cup Event Renamed

The weekend before Skagit Speedway's Dirt Cup has been known as 'The Dirt Cup Tune Up Race'; That is until now. Track owner Steve Beitler recently announced the event will be renamed 'The Prelude to Dirt Cup'. ...more

2/21/2010

New Event Scheduled for August

Skagit Speedway is excited to announce a new event for 2010, "The ASA All Star Challenge presented by WSIB Motorsports" will debut August 21st. This event will be one of the richest regular event purses in track history. ...more

2/15/2010

Dirt Cup Earns National Honors!

Skagit Speedway's legendary promoter Jim Raper had a vision to create a race that would be recognized from coast to coast as one of the top events in the country. That vision became a reality at the ...more

1/25/2010

Skagit Speedway Signs Agreement With Goodyear Racing Tires

Skagit Speedway has entered into a multiyear agreement with Goodyear to supply the racing tires for all three sprint divisions beginning in 2010. "Goodyear presented a solid business package that will benefit the racers and the speedway for the next ...more

1/14/2010

Skagit Speedway Scores Twice!

Skagit Speedway Promoter Steve Beitler in smiling, not once but twice. He was notified in December he had been selected as a finalist for ...more

1/07/2010

2010 Season Schedule is Posted

The 2010 Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series schedule has been posted. (some dates may be tentative). Click on the 'Schedule' tab. ...more

1/06/2010

1st Annual 2010 Western Speedweek!

Skagit Speedway promoter Steve Beitler and Silver Dollar Speedway / Golden State Challenge Series promoter Alan Handy are pleased to announce the "1st Annual 2010 Western Speedweek" for the 410 sprint cars! ...more