ELMA, Wash. -- The last two weeks at the Grays Harbor Raceway have been heartbreakers due to the weather crashing the party and forcing cancellations. It looks as if there will be no hat trick moisture wise and the only thing fans will have to worry about is not getting sunburned. Saturday May 12th will be the third straight week the Elma facility has attempted to get the second race of the year into the record books and will be a Pepsi Sampling Night with free Pepsi samples on hand.

The Northwest Wingless Tour will start the campaign at the ultra fast speed factory after two straight rain-outs at the Sunset Speedway Park in Banks, Oregon. Other classes in competition will be the USRA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, and Hornets. Gates open at 2:30 for the pits and 4:30 for the grandstands with racing starting at 6:30. Prices for the event are the following: Adults $13, Senior (62+)/Juniors (15-18)/Military $10, Youths (6-14) $5, Youths (5 and Under) FREE, Family Pass (Two Adults and Up To Four Youths) $30, and Premium Seating $20.

The 2012 opener in the USRA Modifieds seen defending champion Joe German make an electrifying late race pass on a restart to claim the first race of the season. Brian Harding was the big winner in the Hobby Stocks after leader Cory Sweatman broke down under caution in the feature to open the year up for that classification. Chad Norton was the Hornet feature winner back in April after Austin Carrigan had problems that lost him the lead with only a couple of laps to go.

Pepsi is once again the official soft beverage sponsor of the Grays Harbor Raceway courtesy of Harbor Pacific Bottling Inc. Known for their delicious beverages Pepsi has been leading the industry since 1903 as well as participating in humanitarian and philanthropic efforts for decades. For the latest information regarding Pepsi including contests, products, gear, or their legacy log on to www.pepsi.com.

A peek in the upcoming schedule for Grays Harbor Raceway is that on May 19th fans will see the return of both 360 Sprints and the USAC Ford Focus Midgets as well as the USRA Modifieds and Hornets. The month will conclude with the ASCS-Northwest Region’s Spring Showdown on the 26th and 27th with USRA Modifieds and Hobby Stocks supporting the Sprints on both days as the support classes.

The Grays Harbor Raceway is known for its high speeds and side by side racing as well as its sheer large size. Hosting regular racing action from April to September with 360 Sprints, USRA Modifieds, USAC Midgets, Hobby Stocks, and Hornets as regular classes. In addition the venue will host the World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series and American Sprint Car Series-National Tour. You can keep up on all the latest activity at www.graysharborraceway.com for the latest news and stories.

Additional Information
Track: Grays Harbor Raceway
Date: Saturday May 12, 2012
Times:
Pit Gates – 2:30
Front Gates – 4:30
Racing – 6:30
Admission:
Pit Pass – $30.00
Adults – $13.00
Seniors (62+)/Juniors (15-18)/Military – $10.00
Youths (6-14) – $5.00
Youths (5 and Under) – FREE
Premium Seating – $20.00
Location: 32 Elma McCleary Road, Elma, WA, 98541
Track Contact: 360-482-4374
Website: www.graysharborraceway.com
Sponsors: Lucky Eagle Casino, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Pepsi Racing, Shipwreck Beads, Hoosier Tires, Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, City of Elma Chamber of Commerce, Turbo Blue Racing Gasoline, 104.7 KDUX, KIX 95.3, Whitney’s Auto Group, Bulldog Trailers, Our Community Credit Union, Anytime Fitness 24 Hour Fitness Center, Budweiser, Contingency Connection, AMP Energy Drink, Harbor Pacific Bottling Inc., Bullydog Performance, Lucas Oil Products
A Look Ahead:
May 12 (Pepsi Sampling Night) – Northwest Wingless Tour, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Hornets
May 19 – 360 Sprints, Modifieds, USAC Midgets, Hornets
May 26 (Spring Showdown) – ASCS-Northwest Region Sprints, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks
May 27 (Spring Showdown) – ASCS-Northwest Region Sprints, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks
June 2 (Fan Appreciation Night) – 360 Sprints, Modifieds, USAC Midgets, Hobby Stocks, Hornets