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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, December 1, 2008 Yakima Speedway releases 2009 schedule Herald news services Yakima Speedway has released the schedule for the 2009 racing season on Monday. The season open on April 18-19 with the Apple Cup and closes with the 22nd annual Fall Classic set for Oct. 1-4. The 28-race schedule features many different classes appearing throughout the year. The ASA Northwest Late Model Tour will appear twice, the Outlaw Street Stocks, Limited Late Model Racing Series, the Northwest Legends, West Coast Vintage Racing Association, Northwest Pro 4 Alliance and the Pro 4 Trucks will also race at the half-mile paved oval in 2009. The regular Saturday night classes will be the fast Late Models, Super Streets, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets for drivers 14-17 years of age and the Bump to Pass. Some divisions were renamed for 2009: the Super Streets were formerly the Super Stock division, Pure Stocks were the Hobby Stocks and the Sportsman division was called the Hobby Sportsman. Local class rules will be posted and can be found on the Yakima Speedway Website, www.yakimaspeedway.us . Racing questions can be forwarded to general manager Steve Conduff at 509-833-5598 or yakspeedway@live.com. Marketing and Advertising inquiries can be made to assistant general manager Kelly Hart at509-833-5597 or yakimaspeedwaymedia@live.com. Yakima Speedway 2009 Racing Schedule Tentative schedule subject to change. APRIL 18th-19 2009 APPLE CUP: Super Late Models, Super Streets, Sportsman, Pure Stocks. 1st Points race for Super Streets, Sportsman and Pure Stocks. 150 lap Super Late Model Main event 25-26: Rain date for Apple Cup. MAY 2: Late Models, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 9: Super Streets, Sportsman, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 16: Late Models, Pure Stocks, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 23: Limited Late Model Racing Series, Sportsman, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 30: Super Streets, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass JUNE 6: ASA Northwest Late Model Tour 125 with Super Streets and Sportsman 13: Late Models, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 20: NW Pro 4 Alliance, Sportsman, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 27: Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Hornets JULY 3: Demo Derby 4: Washington Street Stock Challenge featuring Street Stocks from all over the Northwest, NW Legends and Hornets 11: Midseason Championships: Late Models, Pure Stocks, Sportsman, Youth Hornets with double points in all divisions. 18: Midseason Championships: Super Streets, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass with double point races. Regular point race for Pure Stocks. 25: Late Models, Sportsman, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass AUGUST 1: Super Streets, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 8: West Coast Vintage Racing Association, NW Pro 4 Trucks, Sportsman, Hornets 15: Late Models, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 22: NWOSS – Northwest Outlaw Street Stocks, Sportsman, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass 29: Super Streets, Pure Stocks, Youth Hornets, Bump-to-Pass SEPTEMBER 5: ASA NW Late Model Tour and Super Street. Tour Qualifying, Qualifying Races and Trophy Dashes. Super Streets full program. 6: ASA NW Late Model Tour 200 Lap Main Event. Pure Stocks full Program. 12: Season Championships Double Points in all Divisions. Late Models, Sportsman, Youth Hornets 19: Season Championships Double Points in all Divisions. Super Streets, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Bump-to-Pass OCTOBER 1-4: The 22nd Annual Yakima Speedway Fall Classic 1: Semi-private practice 2: 1st Round Qualifying Super Late Models and Limited Late Models. Crate Late Models full program: Qualifying, Qualifying Heats, Trophy Dash and Main Event. Race of Champions. 3: Hobby Stock full program including Trophy Dash, Qualifying, Qualifying Heats, and Main Event. Street Stock Qualifying, Qualifying Heats and Trophy Dash. Limited Late Models 2nd Round Qualifying, Qualifying Heats, Trophy Dash and Main Event 125 Laps. Super Late Model 2nd Round Qualifying, Qualifying Heats and Trophy Dash. 4: Street Stock Main Event. Super Late Model 200 Lap Fall Classic Main Event. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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