Dirt Cup Earns National Honors!

Posted on 2/15/2010 by -

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 National Promoters Eastern Conference in Daytona Florida.


The Dirt Cup was honored by National Speed Sport News as 'The Outstanding Annual Short Track Event for 2009.' The award was voted on by the national promoters group and presented to current track owner Steve Beitler by Roger Slack.


"This award means a lot to me", said Beitler, "I knew this race was very special to Jim Raper, the crew at Skagit Speedway has worked hard to continue the tradition started back in 1972."


The 39th running of the 'Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup' will be the culmination of the 1st Annual Western Speedweek June 17-18-19. Tickets are on sale at 360-724-3567.