Archived News Articles
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
