Kraig Kinser was victorious for the first time in his career at Grays Harbor Raceway last season and became the eighth different winner in the last eight A-Feature events for the World of Outlaws at the track dating back to 2000.
Mid- to late summer is always a period of transition in NASCAR. This is the time when drivers change teams, gain and lose sponsors, maybe consider having a serious conversation with a different auto manufacturer. Harvick? Staying. Keselowski? Going.
Top points earning drivers in seven classes will be on hand to compete for team and individual honors. Racers in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle/Snowmobile, Sport Compact, High School and two categories of Jr. Dragster will run in the event.
Nicole Behar, whose father Mike is a past Inland Northwest Super Stock Association champion, leads the Jr. II Animal Light and Heavy classes and looks to pick up a win on her home track over the course of two days of racing.
Although she can dazzle in a little black dress and heels, Ashley Force Hood admittedly is more comfortable in the seven-layer firesuit, gloves, boots and custom helmet.
The annual visit to Yakima Speedway for the ASA NWLMT brings with it an added purse courtesy of the Northwest’s engine builders. The 4th annual Engine Builders Challenge has the winner of the race winning $3000.00.