Archived News Articles
Speedway Brings Christmas Joy!
In the season of giving, Skagit Speedway adds to the Toys For Tots display at Doyle Guffie's Rallye Auto Sales in Burlington. ...more
Last week the Skagit Speedway management team attended the RPM workshops and meetings in Reno, Nevada. ...more
The 43rd edition of the Western Auto Race Promoters Association (WARPA) conference has concluded its winter convention in Portland, Oregon. Skagit Speedway was presented the 'Outstanding Event Award' for the ...more
Hundreds Attend 2011 Champions Banquet
A full meeting room at the Cotton Tree Convention Center in Mount Vernon, WA greeted the racers and award recipients at this years Skagit Speedway Champions Banquet. ...more
Some key dates for the 2012 season have been set. This will allow the teams and fans to start making plans for next year. ...more
MAJOR PIT AREA CONSTRUCTION AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!
The track has been resurfaced and the inside and outside guardrails and crash walls have been repainted.
Now it is time to move on to other projects.....
The weather this fall has been mild and that has allowed us to move forward with many ...more
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS AWARDS BANQUET
The 2011 Night of Champions Awards Banquet will be November 12th at the Best Western Cotton Tree Inn in Mt. Vernon. This will be a great night to honor our new champions and top 10 teams. ...more
The Skagit Speedway crew has been busy since the season ended! The track has been resurfaced, the fences have all been painted and the equipment is being winterized. ...more
At ASA member track Skagit Speedway the 2011 Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series season has come to and end. ...more
Championship Night & Fireworks Show!
The 2011 Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series Champions will be crowned Saturday night at Skagit Speedway.
Immediately following the last main event of the night the Giant season ending Fireworks Show will take place.
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There will be no Supercross practice on Friday night September 16th. The next and possibly final night of Supercross racing will be Saturday Sept. 24th. ...more
Saturday night September 10th Skagit Speedway hosted the 7th Annual Skagit PowerSports Flattrack World Championships. ...more
Hafertepe Wins WoO Feature at Skagit Speedway
Congratulations to the Rudeen Racing Team for their win Saturday night at Skagit Speedway. ...more
Dollansky Night One Winner for WoO at Skagit Speedway
Dollansky Charges Past Meyers to Claim 8th Win of 2011
Elk River, Minn. native uses high side to power past series points leader ...more
DAA LATE MODELS FRIDAY AT SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
The DAA Late Model Series Invades Skagit Speedway Friday night September 2nd. ...more
WHITNEY, BROWN, YOUNGQUIST AND KETCHUM WIN!
The weekend before the World of Outlaw Show at ASA member track Skagit Speedway saw Jesse Whitney win the 410 feature, Mack Brown captured the 360 Sprint main, Justin Youngquist won his second straight feature in the Sportsman Sprints and Tyler Ketchum wa ...more
Great story on Travis Rutz in Vancouver Province Newspaper
We have included the web address to access the online version of this great story that ran in yesterdays paper. ...more
Trey Starks wins first Sprint Car Race at Skagit Speedway
Trey Starks earned his first ever Sprint Car victory Saturday night at ASA member track Skagit Speedway in the 410 division. ...more
TRAVIS JACOBSON WINS BOB'S BURGERS AND BREW 360 NATIONALS PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR!
PACKED HOUSE FOR BOB'S BURGERS AND BREW 360 NATIONALS ...more
BOBS BURGERS AND BREW 360 NATIONALS NIGHT ONE
Night one of the Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals presented by Goodyear is now in the books. Josh DeWitt is the night one winner. Jason Solwold is high points after the first night. ...more
HERE ARE THE POINTS FOR THE SPRINT CARS AFTER NIGHT ONE OF THE BOB'S BURGERS AND BREW 360 NATIONALS PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR. ...more
RICK YOUNG WINS HORNET NATIONALS
In the 5th running of the Outlaw Hornet Nationals Rick Young joins three others as champion. ...more
HARKNESS THREE IN A ROW IN SKAGIT SPORTSMAN SPRINTS
Big Rig Race Trucks presented by Classic Rock 92.9 KISM night at Skagit Speedway.
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AMAZING RACING AND FIREWORKS AT SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
An overflow crowd was treated to one of the finest racing programs in Skagit Speedway history topped off with the best fireworks program in the area. ...more
Brandon Harkness and Jared Peterson pick up Sprint Car wins at Skagit Speedway. Matt Powers wins second Outlaw Hornet feature of the year. Dwarf cars impress. ...more
Almost 80 bikes and quads checked in at the back gate as 22 motos took to the brand new Skagit SuperCross Series track for Round 2. ...more
Dwarf Cars Return to Skagit Speedway This Saturday!
It's been a few years since they were here last but the PHRA Dwarf Cars are ready to show their stuff Saturday at Skagit Speedway. ...more
Chico, CA driver Jonathan Allard put his name in the history books Saturday night by winning the 40th Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway. ...more
Stewart Wins Second Night of Dirt Cup
Stewart wins second straight night setting up epic battle for Dirt Cup $40k to win Saturday night! ...more
STEWART WINS FIRST NIGHT OF DIRT CUP
Shane Stewart picked up where he left off last year winning the first night preliminary main event at the 40th Annual Dirt Cup. ...more
Janicki Industries / Scout Night
Janicki Industries presents Scout Night Saturday night June 11th at Skagit Speedway. ...more
Relay For Life Team Ready To Walk!
Schary's Skagit Speedway Team has their walking shoes ready to travel Saturday night after the races. This Saturday night is the Annual Relay For Life at Burlington-Edison High School. ...more
Using my best guess techniques, and information from various spies around the country here is our tentative driver roster for the 2011 Dirt Cup. ...more
The new dates are Friday August 5th and Saturday August 6th during the Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals. ...more
Jacobson, Peterson, Youngquist and Vela Win at Skagit Speedway
Great car counts, a huge crowd and beautiful sunny day at Skagit Speedway! ...more
Haudenschild & Hafertepe enter Dirt Cup!
New entries are rolling into the Skagit Speedway offices. ...more
After 3 weeks of rainouts we finally got to race and the results are spectacular. ...more
John Carroll Classic presented by Industrial Resorces Inc.
Memorial Day Weekend racing at Skagit Speedway features the John Carroll Classic. On Saturday night May 28th all three classes of Sprint cars will be fighting for their share of the cash and points. The weekly purse has been increased in all divisions. ...more
Skagit SuperCross Major Success!
With great turnout both in the grandstands and on the track it is easy to say that Skagit Speedway has hit a home run with its brand new SuperCross series. ...more
First Super Cross Practice Huge Success
Great turnout and great weather greeted the new Skagit Speedway Super Cross Series. ...more
Skagit Supercross Set to Start!
The long awaited Supercross Series at Skagit Speedway has finally arrived! The first practice will be this Friday May 13th and the opening race will be next Friday May 20th. For more information click on our ' Supercross' tab. ...more
ASCS NW Region Opening Weekend
The 2011 ASCS NW Region 360 Sprint Car Series kicks off this weekend with races Friday at Grays Harbor Raceway and Saturday at Skagit Speedway. ...more
ROBERTS TAKES LAST LAP THRILLER AT SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
The absolute best way to end a great racing evening is watch a last lap at the flagstand pass for the win. ASA member track Skagit Speedway treated its race fans to exactly that on Saturday night as Derek Roberts passed Justin Youngquist at the stripe to ...more
DeWitt Wins First Ever 410 Main At Skagit Speedway
With the preliminary night win in last years 360 Nationals and some travelling early in the season under his belt, Josh DeWitt nailed the wire to wire win in the 410 Sprints on opening night at ASA member track Skagit Speedway. It was ...more
57th Season Opener Saturday April 23rd!
Everyone here at Skagit Speedway is excited about the upcoming season. We invite you to join us this Saturday! ...more
Welcome Aboard Weld Racing Wheels!
Season sponsors continue to join Skagit Speedway as Opening Night approaches. ...more
GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY AND SKAGIT SPEEDWAY TEAM UP FOR ASCS SEASON OPENER!
Good things often come in pairs, that's exactly what has happened for the ASCS NW Regional Tour. The season opening weekend at Skagit Speedway has now been joined by Grays Harbor Raceway. Promoters Jerry Schram (GHR) and Steve Beitler (Skagit) working ...more
When Louie takes the 3-wheeler for the first spin of 2011 you know it is about time to go racing! ...more
Sunshine Brings Workers Aplenty to Skagit Speedway
With bright sunny skies and 50+ degree weather Skagit Speedway crews were able to get in a little prep work today. ...more
Sprint Car Owners in attendance Monday night heard plans for the 2011 race season presented by track owner Steve Beitler. ...more
Due to the heavy snow, the Swap meet sheduled for this Saturday in Burlington has been postpone to Saturday March 5th. The open house at Speedmart Has also been rescheduled for March 5th. ...more
Broadcast Team Complete for 2011
Skagit Speedway brings back veteran announcer Kelly Hart to team with current announcer Kaleb Hart for 2011 race season. ...more
Special Event Tickets On Sale Now
The hottest short track tickets for 2011 are on sale now at Skagit Speedway. The 40th Annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, the always exciting 'Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals' and the 'Greatest Show on Dirt' The World of Outlaws tickets ...more
With the 2011 season just around the corner a few rules up dates are in place. "We didn't have a lot of rules to look at" said track promoter Steve Beitler, "A couple additions and we're good to go". There are no changers in the ...more
Skagit Speedway sends it's sincere condolences to the Jeters family after we were notified of the passing of Thelma Jeters last Sunday. Thelma and her husband Don Sr. were shareholders for many years ...more
Over the past couple weeks Skagit Speedway promoter Steve Beitler has been busy talking with several of the car owners about their plans for the 2011 season. ...more
Skagit Speedway sends a BIG Happy New Year to everybody. With all the sunshine it makes us want to go racing! We are wishing all of you a safe and prosperous 2011! ...more
This week on our Facebook Page...
Help us brainstorm event naming/theme ideas... Let us know your's on our Facebook Fan Page... Click here for details... http://on.fb.me/f9hrIw ...more
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Skagit Speedway sends a sincere Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our great race teams, race fans, sponsor and workers. Thank you to all of you for your support during the 2010 season and as we welcome in the New Year to a great 2011 season. ...more
Skagit Speedway sends a festive Happy Thanksgiving wish to all our dedicated workers, great race teams and wonderful fans. We hope you join us in enjoying this special holiday and give thanks for all that we have. ...more
Hornet Drivers compete in Idaho
2010 Pull-a-Part Outlaw Hornet Champion Ben Gunderson and fellow competitor Ashley Lewellen are bound for Southern Idaho and Meridian Speedway this weekend. They are two of over 60-plus driver's entered into Saturday's Enduro 250 race at the Idaho track. ...more
Mother Nature took one to the chops on Saturday night at Skagit Speedway, as Axthelm Construction presented Season Championship Night. ...more
Season Championship Racing Preview
With 4 division titles on the line, Skagit Speedway lines up one more time in 2010 to crown their season Champions. ...more
Gemmer, Shope and Marcum Win at Skagit Speedway
Lake Gemmer, Mike Shope and Darin Marcum won main events on a rain shortened night at Skagit Speedway, as Skagit Powersports presented the 6th annual Flat Track World Championships. ...more
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
The Wild Child Wins Night One!
The World Of Outlaws invaded Skagit Speedway for night one of two races. Here is what happened! ...more
Event guide for this weekend's World of Outlaw events. Tickets $35. Grandstands open at 5pm, Racing at 7pm. ...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After two nights of intense Dirt Cup racing action the points have determined the following line-ups for tonights finale. ...more
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
Event Time, Tickets, FanFest... All your Dirt Cup information . ...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Renovations to fan areas continue as we prepare for the Haggen Food & Pharmacy Season Opener 4-17. ...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Great Changes at Skagit Speedway for 2010!
2010 could easily be dubbed 'Year of the Change' at Skagit Speedway. "We have a lot of great projects coming together for this next season" stated Promoter Steve Beitler, "The new oval track surface and the building of the Supercross Track and series will ...more
Skagit Car Owners Meeting Was Well Attended
The annual mid-winter car owner meetings were held Saturday December 19th. The morning session saw all three sprint car classes in attendance and the afternoon session was for the Outlaw Hornet group. Many Topics were discussed ...more
SURVEY: Create the Ultimate Fan Experience
Help create the ultimate fan experience for you and other fans at Skagit Speedway by taking our easy to use survey here. ...more
Skagit Offers Gift Buying Stress Relief
To help relieve stress of fans trying to find the ultimate gift for racing fans in their family, Skagit Speedway has made available "Blitzen Bucks" gift certificates and ticket vouchers for popular events to aid shoppers this gift giving season. ...more
Skagit Speedway Honors 2009 Champions
Racers, Officials and fans of Skagit Speedway gathered at the Cottontree Inn in Mount Vernon, WA to celebrate the 55th season of racing at Skagit Speedway and to honor the track champions. Over $20,000 in cash and product was distributed on Saturday night ...more
Skagit Speedway starts new Supercross Series in 2010!
Funtime Promotions, the parent company of Skagit Speedway is pleased to announce starting in 2010 it will present 'The Supercross Series at Skagit Speedway'. ...more
What happens when Roscoe goes trick or treating as one of Skagit's semi-feared race officials, flagman "Darth Kirby?" Check out the video. ...more
Skagit Speedway Gets a New Surface
For the past 55 years, Skagit Speedway has had the luxury of it's own clay deposit to use for the tracks surface. That has come to an end. The convienence of having clay just outside ...more
Travis Rutz Auction a Huge Success!!
At 8:30 Sunday evening, after everything was said and done, I looked around at a few of my friends that stuck around to help turn that place back into a lodge and I just smiled. The goal for the benefit ...more
Fans Receive Invite to Skagit Awards Banquet
For the first time Skagit Speedway is encouraging and inviting dedicated fans of racing at the track to the 2009 Awards Banquet November 14. The new event will give fans the opportunity to take part in the celebratory season ending festivities. ...more
2009 Awards Banquet November 14th
The 2009 Skagit Speedway Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, November 14th at the Best Western Cotton Tree Inn in Mt. Vernon. Order tickets at 360-724-3567. ...more
Drivers, Skagit win NorthSound Racing Awards
Skagit Speedway drivers and members of the event team were winners Thursday night at the NorthSound 1380 Racing Radio Awards Show in Everett. ...more
Oct 14....Hi everyone another nice day in Indiana. Travs doing better again today, tomorrow they will fix his arm. Last night Kathy and the nurse gave Trav a hair cut. Not sure if ...more
The Skagit Speedway family sends a huge 'Get Well' to Travis Rutz!
To leave thoughts and prayers for driver Travis Rutz visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/travisrutz ...more
Whitney's last lap pass secures Skagit Speedway Championship #2
Jesse Whitney thrilled the large crowd at Skagit Speedway on season championship night presented by Coach Corral. Whitney secured the season championship merely by taking the green flag on the main, but was determined to finish his season with a win ...more
Get Event Updates on your Mobile Device...
To get updates & alerts on today's events ... Text the words follow dirtcup to 40404. ...more
"Deadliest Catch" Captain Harry Lewis visits Skagit
Race fans had the opportunity to meet Captain Harry Lewis of the hit television series "Deadliest Catch" Saturday. Lewis met with fans and signed autographs' part of the Season Championship and Fireworks show. ...more
Baker, Searles take Flat Track World Championship Crowns
Brad Baker out of Chehalis, WA took the top prize in the Open Pro Motorcycles at Skagit Speedway / Skagit Powersports Flat Track World Championship. Zach Searles out of Lake Stevens WA won in Open Pro Quads ...more
Information for participants and riders in this Saturday's Flat Track event. ...more
Meyers wins Outlaw finale; track records fall
For the second consecutive season, Jason Meyers found himself leading the finale of the annual two-day World of Outlaws event at Skagit Speedway. ...more
A Clean Sweep: Saldana Wins Opener at Skagit Speedway
One of the toughest things to achieve on the World of Outlaws circuit is to sweep an entire racing program. For the third consecutive season, Joey Saldana accomplished this feat as he set fast time on Friday night in the opener at Skagit Speedway ...more
Whistler claims thrilling last lap DIRTcar victory
Jim Whistler of Otis, OR found the fast lane in the high groove and powered around Greg Walters for the last lap pass coming to the checkered flags to take the DIRTcar Northwest Late Model Series win Thursday at Skagit. ...more
DIRTcar powers up World of Outlaw Weekend Thursday
The World Racing Group's high-profile tours and divisions are set to dominate the Northwest's dirt-track racing scene over the Labor Day weekend. ...more
Pit Gates open at 4pm, Grandstands 5:30, Racing at 7pm -- $13 General Admission, Kids under 6 FREE. ...more
VOTE NOW: Who will win this Weekend?
Do you think a Skagit driver can defend the track against an Outlaw or will a California driver upset them all? Vote now! ...more
Mike Melwicks grabbed his third main event win in a row in the Budweiser 360 Sprints ...more
Teams Look to Gain Points, Prepare for Outlaws
Different race strategies for teams is the focus Saturday night at Skagit Speedway when the all four divisions of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series take to the track with only two rounds left in the 2009 championship. ...more
Janicki Industries Night Results 8-22-09
Mike Melwicks grabbed his second main event win in a row in the Budweiser 360 Sprints ...more
It is with deepest sorrow that we infom our Skagit Speedway family of fans and fellow racers that current Sportsman Sprint and former Outlaw Hornet racer Mark Richmond passed away Saturday night at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle during surgery. ...more
Mike Melwicks made his return to victory lane at Skagit Speedway, piloting his CSA Transportation #2 Maxim to the checkered flag after leading all 25 laps of the Budweiser 360 Sprint main ...more
Jon & Kate Plus 8 Night at Skagit Speedway
Local families will invade Skagit Speedway this Saturday for the first ever 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' family night. Admission will feature a special, two adults and eight kid family pass for $35. All four divisions of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series w ...more
Results from Ladies Night out at the Races 8-8-09
Kelsey Carpenter raced his way to an astounding seventh main event win in the Cook Road Shell Sportsman Sprints ...more
Mini Sprints and Midgets Tackle Skagit Speedway
Mini Sprints and Midgets will join the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series as special guests this Saturday at Skagit Speedway. The first 5000 women attending the event are free part of 'Ladies Night out at the Races.' ...more
Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals
Arkansas Tim Crawley led 22 laps of the 40-lap main event during the Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals to claim the $10,000 winners check at Skagit Speedway over Rick Fauver and Barry Martinez. ...more
FIRST NIGHT OF 360 NATIONALS AT SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
It was also the first night of the Hornet Nationals at Skagit Speedway as two-time and defending Hornet Nationals champion Cory Swatzina won the opening night. Winning heat races were Ashley Lewellen and Wade Swatzina. ...more
54 cars are set to battle in the finale for the Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals. Local superstars vs. the Outsiders. Jason Johnson claimed the victory Friday. Can the locals stop him? ...more
Rutz leads tight 360 Nationals points battle
Click here for Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 National Points as of Friday ...more
Local Teams Ready for Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals
Local 360 teams at Skagit Speedway will face a new challenge Friday and Saturday at this year's Bob's Burgers and Brew 360 Nationals. Louisiana's Jason Johnson and Texas driver Travis Rilat lead a contingent of national drivers who are looking for the win ...more
Skagit Racers Ready for Second Half of Season
Racers at Skagit Speedway are back in competition after a mid season break this Saturday for another round of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series. The racing event will also salute men and women of the armed forces with complimentary admission with ...more
Jason Solwold caught race leader Brock Lemley in turn for coming to the checkered flag and passed him in heavy traffic to score his fourth win of 2009, his third at Skagit Speedway ...more
Skagit Drivers take aim at Mid Season Championships on Les Schwab Night!
With ten rounds of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series in the books it will be a scramble for the top spot in the point standings during the Les Schwab Tires Mid Season Championships at Skagit Speedway Saturday. Four divisions of the series will ...more
Defending Class Champions Win Sprint Car Mains at Skagit Speedway
Kelsey Carpenter, defending division champion and current points leader, has been arguably the most dominant driver at Skagit Speedway in 2009 ...more
Back-to-back! Local boy Jayme Barnes wins the Dirt Cup again!
It was one of the wildest Dirt Cups in recent memory, and Lady Luck was smiling on Jayme Barnes ...more
DIRT CUP - SATURDAY NIGHT LINE-UP
Here is where your favorite drivers will start in Saturday's Van's Equipment Dirt Cup finale ...more
Allard passes Murphy to win Dirt Cup Friday main
For the second straight year, Jonathan Allard is the Friday night preliminary feature winner in the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup presented by Van’s Equipment ...more
Hot shoe Walker overtakes Solwold to score Dirt Cup opener
Tyler Walker used a late race pass on a restart around Jason Solwold to score the Thursday night preliminary feature victory in the first night of the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup presented by Van's Equipment ...more
Dirt Cup info: Click here for some basic information on Dirt Cup. ...more
7th Annual Skagit Speedway Auction
Saturday, June 20th - 2:00 pm. Racing Diecast, Artwork, Photo's and more ! ...more
Barry Martinez Tunes Up for Dirt Cup with Big Win at Skagit Speedway
Barry Martinez is officially geared up for the Van's Equipment Rentals & Sales Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway ...more
Drivers, officials, fans, and even Roscoe the track mascot will join together at Skagit Speedway Saturday night in support of Skagit County Relay for Life being held at Burlington-Edison High School. ...more
Modifieds March to Challenge at Skagit
Fans attending Skagit Speedway this Saturday will have a new style of racing to see at the annual Tune-up to Dirt Cup event. Modifieds from around the Northwest region will take to the track for a special Modified Challenge exhibition race. ...more
Colton Heath wins Associated Asphalt 410 division at Skagit Speedway
Colton Heath didn't go easy on himself en route to winning his first main event of the year in the Associated Asphalt 410 division at Skagit Speedway ...more
Skagit Speedway Adds two New Events for The Dirt Cup!
The 38th running of the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup presented by Van's Equipment is just two weeks away and promoter Steve Beitler has added a couple new events to the star studded line up. New this year ...more
Defending Champions Return to Victory Lane at Skagit Speedway
Barry Martinez after destroying an entire car the first week of racing and missing week two while reassembling his machine, the two time class champion finally put the early season gremlins in his rear view mirror ...more
Solwold Wins John Carroll Classic in 410 and 360
Jason Solwold broke through for the first time in 2009 in a BIG fashion at Skagit Speedway ...more
SKAGIT SPEEDWAY'S JOHN CARROLL CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND
When track owner and promoter Steve Beitler took over Skagit Speedway in 2001, Memorial Day Weekend racing took on a whole new look. For starters he named that race in honor of former Skagit Speedway hero Big John Carroll turning the weekend into ...more
World of Outlaws ticket correction
A post card with ticket prices for special events was just mailed and the World of Outlaws adult price was incorrect. The correct price should be $35.00 per night, not $30.00 as stated. We appologize for the error. ...more
Stewart, Lemley, Carpenter and Higby Roar to Victory!
"I have to thank Danny and Becky (Kirkpatrick). We want to come out and win Dirt Cup for them, that's my focus right now" said Shane in victory lane. ...more
Jesse Whitney picked up where left off two weeks ago following last week's bad weather, winning his second straight feature in the Associated Asphalt 410 division on round four of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series at Skagit Speedway. ...more
Skagit Speedway has cancelled the races for Saturday 5/2 due to rain. Round 4 of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Series will go off on Saturday 5/9 with all four classes scheduled for action. ...more
Whitney Wins Round 2 of Foothills Toyota Tundra Series
Jesse Whitney ended a 5 year drought at Skagit Speedway Saturday night, winning his first Associated Asphalt 410 main event since his championship season of 2004. Whitney, driving his Precise Machining #88 Eagle, set quick time on the night and settled in ...more
With the recent re-signing of Foothills Toyota, the 2009 Championship point fund has has a nice growing spurt. "Things have been tough this winter" said track owner Steve Beitler, "Many of our ...more
SEASON OPENER "HAGGEN FOOD & PHARMACY NIGHT"!
Jared Peterson was the beneficiary of a little bit of racer's luck in the Budweiser 360 Series to win his first 360 A Main ...more
SKAGIT SPEEDWAY SET TO OPEN 55TH SEASON
The 2009 Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series kicks off this Saturday night at Skagit Speedway. Defending champions return in all three Sprint Car divisions, and the Outlaw Hornet champ will be back after taking the first month of the season off. ...more
2009 Season Camping Requirements
Season campers will be allowed to move in next Saturday April 4th weather permitting (some areas may be too wet). We have reinstated the camping policy ...more
Jason Bloodgood is ready for the 2009 season
With an all new look for the 2009 racing season, Jason Bloodgood will be back for his second full season in the Associated Asphalt 410 class. The 'Big John' Racing Team will also have a second #38 sprinter in the Budweiser 360 division. ...more
Derek Holmwood Set for Sophomore Year!
Derek Holmwood had won in every class at Deming Speedway in the mini sprint ranks, then it was time to take his career to the next level. And Derek Holmwood did just that ...more
Skagit Speedway teams Up With Lucille Umbarger School!
Skagit Speedway has partnered with the Lucille Umbarger Elementary School in Burlington to be the school's yearly fund raising provider. The students will be selling ...more
There has been a change/addition in a couple rules that are being updated. This will include ...more
Championship team of Kentch Brothers and Brock Lemley reunite for the 2009 Season!
The powerful combinations of the Kentch Brothers racing team and one of the hottest drivers in the Northwest region have reunited for an all out assault on the Skagit Speedway championship. ...more
Western Allstars & I-5 Late Model series coming to Skagit Speedway September 3rd!
CONCORD, NC Feb. 17, 2009, With the announcement of the 2009 schedule, the Western Allstars / DIRTcar Northwest I-5 Late Model Tour is set to usher in an exciting new era for the region's full-fender racers and fans.
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Season & Special Event Tickets On Sale!
The 2009 Season tickets are on sale! You can also order your 2009 Dirt Cup, 360 Nationals and World of Outlaws advanced tickets also. For further ticket and pricing information, click on the 'Ticket' icon. For Season ticket info click on 'more' >> ...more
Third Generation driver Mack Brown
Third generation driver Mack Brown is ready for his second year of 360 racing at Skagit Speedway "My main goal this year is to be in the top three in points and be in front of Rocket and Barry." Said Brown ...more
Scott Naylor is getting cars together for the 2009 Season
Veteran driver and car builder Scott Naylor, is busily getting cars together for his 5th year of racing at Skagit Speedway; "Both daughters and my car will be on the track this year" said Naylor. ...more
Sprint and Hornet Rules Revisions
Over the past week Skagit Speedway owner Steve Beitler held car owner meetings with all three sprint classes and the Outlaw Hornet class. After discussing some ideas and concerns the teams had, a few rules will be revised. They include: ...more
Bill Rude readies for the 2009 Season
Second generation driver Bill Rude is getting his team set for the 2009 racing season. Bill and his crew chief Tom Holtcamp are busy preparing for ...more
55th Anniversary Season Event Schedule (tentative)
Skagit Speedway kicks off the 55th anniversary season in just a few months. The schedule has been released. It is being called 'tentative' ...more
Skagit Speedway is proud to introduce their newest team member, 'Lucy'. Lucy was 8 weeks old on January 1st. She is 1/2 Yellow Lab and 1/2 Fox Red Lab. Lucy will have many duties at the race track this coming year. ...more
Martinez Set to Defend 410 Title!
Reigning Skagit Speedway 410 Champion Barry Martinez is busy getting ready to defend his championship title.
Martinez who has been one of the most dominating sprint car drivers in the Northwest the past several seasons ...more
Congratulations Brian Simonseth - H2H Photos
A BIG congratulation goes out to Skagit Speedway photographer, Brian Simonseth. H2H Photos was honored with the "Salute To The Shooter" profile in the February issue of 'Flat Out' magazine (page 64). Well done Homer! ...more
The 2009 version of the rule book has been completed. There are a few changes to each sprint class as well as the format and point structure for all classes. To view the rules, click on the 'Rules' icon. Some of the changes include: ...more
Congratulations to Eric Fisher for being nominated for the National 410 Rookie of the Year by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Eric has been selected ...more
It saddens me to pass along the news that my former partner and close friend Jim Cress died this Saturday October 18th from a motorcycle accident. ...more
Racing friends reconcile, reunite. With track politics finally set aside, old wounds allowed to heal
The following is an article that was written by Craig Murphy for the Olympian newspaper. The article was written after interviewing Steve Beitler and Debbie Brownfield. It has a great message... ...more
