EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY 2025 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash. has the largest oval track in the region and races from March to October. Evergreen Speedway photo
MONROE, Washington -- The state of Washington’s self-proclaimed “super-speedway,” Evergreen Speedway in Monroe announced its 2025 schedule, according to spokesperson Ben Eyman.
Some notable special events in 2025 include racing on both a 5/8’s and 3/8ths-mile ovals.
On May 23 the 5/8’s mile track presents Hill Street Cleaners & HCI Steel Buildings Monster Truck Double Header & The Sean Peters Memorial Demo Derby Presented by Nelson Motorsports: Our first multi-day event of the year, it’s three days of high flying, constant, destruction and carnage.
Mark Galloway 150 Shootout takes place June 28. This year’s premier Pro Late Model race at Evergreen not only is a part of the Tri-State Challenge Series, but now will host Kevin & Keelan Harvick along with the Spears Cars Tour West series.
July 4 will see the Angel of the Winds USA Birthday Bash. “Our Annual 4th of July extravaganza, this sell out event sees Demo, Bus and Boat figure eight racing, a Mr. Dizzy extreme stunt and fireworks at the end of the night is a great way for the family to celebrate,” Eyman reported.
The BECU Figure 8 Nationals follow on July 12. This first of two figure eight focused events sees some of the best of the best on the West Coast compete for the national championship.
Tire Pros Summer Showdown takes place July 19. This major Super Late Model Race pays $30,000 to the winner. The annual contest of the big track will see some of the best of the best in the country compete for the win.
The Granite Cup on Aug. 2 is what Eyman calls “Our premier sprint car race sees some of the fastest cars in the world tearing up the 3/8th oval.” This year will see the event as a part of the Northwest Sprint Tour.
An event called the Buzz Inn Big Ed Ritchie 60 Minutes of FEAR on Oct. 4 closes out racing for the season. A two-hour long figure eight race to crown final winners of the year takes place before fireworks to cap off the night.
Further information on Evergreen Speedway racing can be found by visiting www. evergreenspeedway.com
WASHINGTON NATIVE KAHNE RETURNS TO NASCAR
Kasey Kahne returns to NASCAR. Richard Childress Racing photo
Multiple sources have announced the return to NASCAR racing of a name and face familiar to the Northwest.
After more than seven years away from NASCAR National Series competition, Kasey Kahne is set to make his return to Rockingham Speedway April 19 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series reported Joseph Srigley and Racing America.
Kahne, from Enumclaw, Washington, will be driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. HendrickCars.com will be the primary sponsor of Kahne’s entry.
“I’m excited to get back behind the wheel of a stock car, especially at a place like Rockingham Speedway,” Kahne told Racing Americas. “Rockingham has been a special track throughout my career. I remember winning the Truck Series race in 2012 when the sport went back there last, so to be a part of the current return is cool.”
For 15 seasons Kahne was a fulltime competitor on the NASCAR Cup Series, collecting 18 victories for multiple teams including Evernham Motorsports, Red Bull Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.
“Kasey is a great driver and a fierce competitor,” said Richard Childress, chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “Our Xfinity Series program is top notch, and we look forward to watching Kasey race with Austin (Hill) and Jesse (Love) for an exciting return to Rockingham Speedway. With Kasey behind the wheel, we expect the No. 33 to have a shot at winning the race.”
Kahne got his feet wet in a Jan. 28 tire test on the one-mile oval. The April race will be Kahne’s first start since 2017.
“Kasey is a great friend and an incredibly talented driver, and we’re proud to have HendrickCars.com on board with him at Rockingham.
“It’s going to be exciting to see him return to NASCAR at such a special track and with a great team,” said Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. “I have tremendous respect for Richard and everything his organization has accomplished. We look forward to seeing Kasey return to NASCAR in what promises to be a memorable weekend for the sport.”
