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Zampa Cashes $25K At Wenatchee
Dylan Zampas’ first trip to Wenatchee started off on the wrong foot. Zampa and the crew struggled through practice on Friday to figure out the ¼ Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. Going into Saturday morning, the team was scratching their head to come up with a plan of attack. They got that in final practice, carrying momentum into a Top 5 qualifying effort. Once the Plumb Perfect Wenatchee 200 main event started, Zampa quickly worked his way to the front, dodging a big wreck o
Greg Rentz
Jun 1


$25,000 On The Line in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE, WA: “It’s not everyday one of these races comes along.” That sentiment was heard multiple times through the pit area during Friday practice among drivers as one of the biggest races of the year arrives at the Plumb Perfect Wenatchee 200 set for Saturday, May 30th. This is the fourth running of the prestigious 200 lapper at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, but the first edition to be sanctioned by the SPEARS Cars Tour West Super Late Model Series. (Photo by David Ne
Greg Rentz
May 30


Former Wenatchee 200 Champions Look For Repeat Success
The Plumb Perfect Wenatchee 200 returned to the Northwest schedule in 2023 to a huge spectacle. Full car counts, a packed grandstands, and $20,000 on the line as the best in the Northwest descended to the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. Now, one week out from the 4th running of the 200 lap crown jewel, now paying $25,0000 to win, all three previous winners have officially entered this years edition, taking place May 30th . (Kole Raz celebrating 2023 Wenatchee 200 Victory, Elevat
Greg Rentz
May 25


Total Domination Displayed As Naima Lang Paints Another Masterpiece
Coming into the fourth race night of the season for Pro Late Models at Evergreen Speedway, two numbers stuck out from the start of the season for the ten time track champion No. 00 Naima Lang. Three pole awards, and only one lap led. Ahead of night three Lang rolled out a new build Joe’s Chassis car that he began work on in the offseason. After the race on May 2nd finishing in third the Lang team knew they had more to figure out he mentioned on the podium. (Pictured: Naima L
Benjamin Eyman
May 20


Events YOU Should Attend in 2026 - Pacific Northwest
The Northwest is home to so many great events, and we are closing in on some of the biggest ones of the year! Here is your guide for the marquee races remaining in the 2026 in the PNW. (Photo of Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, David Nelson 2025) May 30th - Wenatchee 200 - Wenatchee Valley Super Oval The CARS Tour West super late model series makes their first of three stops to the Northwest in 2026 on Saturday, May 30th for the Wenatchee 200. This event is highlighted with the 2
Kyler Hope
May 20


Kleyn Announces NASCAR Truck Series Debut -Plus His 2026 Plans
On Monday, May 18th, 2026, Kasey Kleyn announced his debut in Craftsman Truck Series starts with Rackley War at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Saturday July 18th. Along with a few other truck series events, Kleyn also plans to compete in some big late model stock events, including his CARS Tour debut. Kasey also looks to continue racing in marquee super late model events across the country. Kasey Kleyn plans to make his truck series debut in the Rackley War #27 Truck at North Wil
Kyler Hope
May 18


Evans Picks Up Win in Last Minute Entry
SPOKANE, WA: When the sun came up on Saturday morning, Garrett Evans didn’t plan on racing his #64 Rockstar Energy Drink B Modified at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. In fact, he didn’t even plan on being at WVSO at all. Evans was in Post Falls, ID ready to serve as a crew chief for Dave Garber in the NWSLM. However, Mother Nature had other ideas. With Stateline cancelled due to rain, Evans made the 3 hour drive to Wenatchee, where his Modified was being shaken down ready for
Greg Rentz
May 18


NWSLMS “Western Rail 150” Pre-Race Report - Stateline Speedway
For Immediate Release: Northwest Super Late Model Series Media Relations Spokane, WA – For the sixth consecutive season, the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine will visit Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway (ID) for the “Western Rail 150” on May 16 th . Thanks to Western Rail Inc., the winner’s share will be boosted to $7,500, with an additional $2,500 added to the back side of the purse, thanks to an anonymous sponsor. This will be the series 10 th v
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
May 13


Early Entries for Wenatchee 200 Arrive
SPOKANE-WA: Since returning to the Northwest calendar in 2023, the Plumb Perfect Wenatchee 200 has become a staple on Super Late Model schedules throughout the region. The $25,000 payday (20K in 2023) has drawn drivers from all across the West Coast and beyond. This year for the first time, the event will be sanctioned as part of a Series, as the SPEARS Cars Tour West Super Late Models will oversee the festivities. So far, the early entries have been no exception to the past,
Greg Rentz
May 13


Constance Keeps Domination Rolling, Wins Third Straight Pro Late Model Feature
Three races into Evergreen Speedway’s Pro Late Model season and no one has had an answer for car No. 78 Haley Constance. The 20 year old from Snohomish made a late race move to capture victory yet again. The 50 lap feature saw four cars qualifying within a tenth of each other, the night settling into a competitive battle at the front. The biggest note out of qualifying was the run of No. 33 Kyle Lang. Going third quick and beating the No. 12 of Chad Fitzpatrick by one thousan
Benjamin Eyman
May 7


Kleyn and Trevor Cristiani Racing Part Ways
5/6/26 Boise, ID - Surprising news dropped in the late model world on Wednesday morning on Facebook at about 10:30pst when Trevor Cristiani Racing announced that he and Kasey Kleyn had parted ways effective immediately. The team had completed roughly 1/3rd of their published 21 event schedule on the year, showing good speed but without a win to date on the calendar year. (Kasey Kleyn competiting with TCR at Wenatchee two weeks ago, Photo by David Nelson, 2026) Kleyn, the 18
ERR Staff
May 6


Trio of Northwest Drivers Head to Colorado forSPEARS Cars Tour West Super Late Models
While no Super Late Model races fall on the weekend of May 2nd in the Northwest, three drivers who call the region home will make the trek to Dacono, Colorado for round 3 of the SPEARS Cars Tour West Super Late Model series. The Builders Warehouse 150 from Colorado National Speedway will see Ethan Ebert, Bryce Bezanson, and Johvan Dillon make the trip to the fast 3/8 mile, a first for all three. (Ethan Ebert during driver intros for the 2026 Treetop 150 at WVSO, Photo by Ambe
Greg Rentz
May 2


Tri-City Raceway Cancels May 9th Event
Coming off of a very strong crowd and event during the 2026 Apple Cup, Tri-City Raceway now puts focus on their Crashfest event, scheduled for May 23rd. Tri-City Raceway had a non-sanctioned pro-late model race set for under the lights May 9th, but the track has announced that they are canceling that event. With low car counts mentioned, the track also stated this on social media "This decision is not made lightly. Our fans and teams deserve strong fields, great competition,
Kyler Hope
Apr 29


Cress Wins Dogfight at Wenatchee, Takes Home Treetop 150: Leonard Evans Memorial
The first ever visit for the SPEARS Cars Tour Northwest Pro Late Model Series saw a familiar face in Shockwave Victory Lane, as Stayton, Oregon's Alan Cress emerged from a wild 150 lap main event to become just the second winner in series history, and first to win a series race at the high-banked ¼ mile in Wenatchee Valley. (The sunset during the TreeTop 150, Photo by David Nelson) Cress, driving a brand new Joes Racing Chassis for Mike Barrett, had all the momentum entering
Greg Rentz
Apr 26


Stanford, Looking to Keep the Winning Ways Rolling at Wenatchee Valley
The CARS Tour Northwest (CTNW) inaugural season rolls on with round number two, the TreeTop 150 Leonard Evans Memorial. With a sold out crowd expected, the event is expected to be the largest Pro Late Model race in the history of the track. The season opener and first event CTNW event was won by Wenatchee's very own Thomas Stanford, with a decisive victory over Haeden Plybon and Ethan Ebert giving him a lead into round number, and all the advantage racing at his home track.
Benjamin Eyman
Apr 24


Constance goes back to back at Evergreen
Evergreen Speedway rolled into its third NASCAR Night with a five class night from the Super Speedway of the West headlined by its Pro Late Model division. Just three weeks ago, race number one for the track premier division ended fairly chalk with the podium shared by No. 00 Naima Lang, No. 12 Chad Fitzpatrick and race winner No. 78 Haley Constance. The second race of the season saw a four car invert, which would put Fitzpatrick and Constance on the front row for battle numb
Benjamin Eyman
Apr 23


Western Rail Inc. Boosts Stateline Speedway NWSLMS Purse
Spokane, WA - The "Western Rail 150" at Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway, will now pay $7,500 to the winner of the second event of the 2026 Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine season on May 16th. Thanks to Western Rail, Inc, based out of Airway Heights, WA, the winner's purse has been increased from $5,000 to $7,500 for the annual event at the popular 1/4-mile oval, located in Post Falls, ID. This will be the series 10th visit to Stateline, where K
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 20


Ethan Ebert Holds off Jefferson Racing Teammate for “Apple Cup” Win
Ethan Ebert Holds off Jefferson Racing Teammate for “Apple Cup” Win Spokane, WA – Jefferson Racing came to play in this year’s 57th annual Bonney’s TYM Tractors “Apple Cup 125” at Tri-City Raceway RMEC (WA), leading every lap of the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine season opener. The victory was unlike the track’s “Fall Classic 200”, and the 2025 season finale for the NWSLMS, where Ethan Ebert did not grab the lead for the first time until less
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 17


Stanford wins biggest race to start the 2026 season
Many drivers would tell you the same thing after winning a race, they treat them and race them like any other, thank their sponsors and exit the podium. But climbing out of his racing winning No. 19 Thomas Stanford didn’t shy away from recognizing the importance of his victory. (Photo by Amber Taylor, 2026) “This feels big, this feels like the biggest win of my career.” Said Stanford standing in victory lane with Cars Tour West pit reporter Tim Huddelston. “I’m proud as a fa
Benjamin Eyman
Apr 14


2025 NWSLMS Champion Ryan Phipps Heads to the “Apple Cup”
2025 NWSLMS Champion Ryan Phipps Heads to the “Apple Cup” Spokane, WA – Ryan Phipps had one special Rookie season in the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine (NWSLMS) in 2025. Phipps accomplished what only one other driver has achieved with the NWSLMS, winning the championship and the Rookie-of-the-Year Award in the same season. Only Phipps and Kaiden Anderson hold that title. Now Phipps will head to the 2026 season opener at Tri-City Raceway RMEC s
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 14
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