USA Speedway Motorcycle Racing
WASHINGTON
Race Tracks that could run Motorcycle Speedway
If you live in this area, and would like to see Motorcycle Speedway Racing at your local track, call or write the track and suggest they look into running a Speedway class.
Western Washington Tracks
These are the active tracks in Western Washington that are the right size for us. These promoters have been putting on races for years and are happy to see any number of Speedway bikes, from one, to a crowd. They will let us set up our own program within the flat track action.
Rainier, WA
1/8 mile clay, maybe the best track in the Northwest when track preparation is right. Track is in the town of Rainier at the Rainier Sportsmans Club grounds. Races are almost always Saturday nights. Signup 2-4:30 pm, racing at 5:30 pm. Info: 360-446-7712
ORV
At the county line between Olympia and McCleary at the Thurston County ORV park. 1/10 mile clay. Morning practice is "sticky road racing". Afternoon is usually dry slick but rideable. Most races are on Sundays. Signup 8-10 am, racing at noon. Info: 425-745-4010
Elma
Indoor winter track. 1/10 mile clay but as of late march 2000, some straw has been added which made the surface difficult and unpredictable. Races are usually on Saturday nights with the final race of their series a day event. Signup 2-4 pm, racing at 6:30 pm. Info 360-446-7992.
Oakwood
Indoor winter track. 1/10 mile packed dirt and horse poop. Conditions are ‘basic racing’ and fairly primitive. Races are usually on Saturday nights with the final race of their series a day event. Signup 2-4 pm, racing at 6:30 pm. Info 360-446-7992
New for 2000 is Hannegan Speedway, which has been re-configured from a 1/4 mile, high-banked track to a true flat track. We'll be out there on April 22 to scope it out and assess its suitability for speedway. Info 360-734-8295
Of special mention is June 18 at ORV, which the promoters have given us to put on a Speedway clinic. They're calling it "Speedway Hospitality", and the intent is to draw more riders to our sport. The program isn't set yet, but we figure we'll have some spare bikes for people to try, and someone will talk about Speedway's history and give some pointers and technique tips. It could be valuable for current speedway racers, too!
This info from: Mike Colyar - 360-705-0183 - mcolyar@home.com
2000/2001 Western Washington Schedule of Speedway friendly dates.
4/29 Rainier
5/6 Rainier
5/20 Rainier
6/3&4 ORV-Dino Days, Speedway on Sunday only.
6/17 Rainier
6/18 ORV-Speedway Hospitality
7/1 Rainier
7/9 ORV
7/22-23 ORV
7/29 Rainier
8/5 Rainier
9/9 Rainier
9/23 Rainier
10/7 Rainier
10/14 Oakwood-District 27 Benefit Race
10/28 Elma
11/4 Oakwood
11/11 Elma
12/2 Oakwood
1/6/01 Oakwood
1/20/01 Oakwood
2/3/01 Oakwood
2/17/01 Oakwood
3/17/01 Oakwood
4/7/01 Oakwood
Deming Speedway
- Bellingham, WA - 360-592-5025
No Known Web Site
1/6 mile Clay High Banked Oval Track
Friday Racing: Mini-Sprints
Directions: I-5 Exit 255 east approx 12 1/2 miles on Mt Baker Hwy??
Norman Welch Memorial Speedway
- Connell, WA - 509-234-0811
No Known Web Site
1/5 mile Clay High Banked Oval Track
4th Saturday Racing: Mini-Sprints; Odysseys & Quads
Directions: I 90 to Vantage where you will take SR 26 to Othello, from Othello, take SR 17 to the junction of SR 17 & SR 260, go East on SR 260 to Connell When you get to Connell, go North on main street, (Columbia Avenue) past grain elevator and fertilizer dealers. You will travel about a mile on a well maintained gravel road to the entrance of the track.
Hannegan Speedway
- Bellingham, WA - 360-734-8295
No Known Web Site
1/4 mile Clay High Banked Oval Track
Saturday Afternoon Racing: Mini-Sprints
Directions: I-5 Exit 255. East on SR 542, 1 mile then north on Hannegan Rd 1 mile.
Mansfield International Raceway
- Mansfield, WA - 509-683-1257
No Known Web Site
1/4 mile Clay Semi-Banked Oval Track
Special Events
Directions: I-90 Exit 179. North on SR 17 approx 59 miles to SR 172, west approx 11 miles (just west of Mansfield).
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