6/13/2015
Willamette Speedway
Martin Looking To Make Big Strides During 2015 Wild West Modified Shootout
Martin Looking To Make Big Strides During 2015 Wild West Modified Shootout
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Byron Rayburn)
A major test is coming up for youngster Brad Martin. The rookie driver from the Columbia River town of Warren has had success through the years in Late Models but is still learning in the IMCA Modifieds. The Reser's Fine Foods/Generation Transmissions/ToughCo/Wayne Martin Floor Covering/M&B Cylinder Heads/Western Pacific #99 Impressive entry will take on some of the best in the business during the Wild West Modified Shootout.
“We haven't had a bad year, we just haven't been getting the finishes we deserve,” commented Martin, “I'm still learning this new car and adjusting from the Late Model to the Modified.”
Last season Brad wowed Late Model fans in the Pacific Northwest region by capturing the Northwest Extreme Late Model Series championship. His transition to the Mods has been a good one, he just hasn't gotten to participate in that many races. The reason for his limited amount of appearances is due to his work schedule. In five starts he has had a couple of top five finishes including a season best third at Sunset Speedway Park.
“We plan on making the whole week,” continued Martin, “if we could get a top ten or a top five that would be nice. But I know a lot of fast guys are showing up.”
The 2015 Wild West Modified Shootout kicks off at Southern Oregon Speedway on Saturday June 13th. The tour will wrap things up at Willamette Speedway on the 19th and 20th to close the speedweek out for the second straight year. Teams from Oregon, Washington, California, North Dakota, Montana, and British Columbia Canada are expected to make the journey.
All races will be broadcasted through Speed Shift TV and you can either purchase each race for $19.95 or buy the whole week for $99.95. Orders can be made onhttp://www.speedshifttv.com. Be sure and don't miss out on these great races featuring the best Modified drivers in the Pacific Northwest region.
2015 Wild West Modified Shootout Schedule:
Saturday June 13th Southern Oregon Speedway White City, OR
Sunday June 14th Siskiyou Motor Speedway Yreka, CA
Monday June 15th Coos Bay Speedway Coos Bay, OR
Tuesday June 16th Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove, OR
Wednesday June 17th Sunset Speedway Park Banks, OR
Thursday June 18th Travel Day
Friday June 19th Willamette Speedway Lebanon, OR
Saturday June 20th Willamette Speedway Lebanon, OR
Former Wild West Modified Shootout Champions:
2014- Alex Stanford
2013- Jesse Williamson
2012- Jesse Williamson
2011- Brian Poppa
Wild West Modified Shootout All-Time Win List (2011-14):
Jesse Williamson- 6
Alex Stanford- 5
Brian Poppa- 4
Ken Schrader- 2
Mark Carrell- 1
Braedon Hand
Scott Lenz
Travis Peery
Nick Trenchard
Mark Wauge
Submitted By: Ben Deatherage
