The action heats up this weekend as the stars of the Spears CARS Tour West Super Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions converge at Evergreen Speedway for the Summer Showdown. This doubleheader event promises high-stakes racing, with drivers vying for a share of the biggest purse in the Pacific Northwest, featuring over $200,000 on the line.
The schedule kicks off Friday, August 14th with the PLM feature, followed by the Super Late Model event on Saturday, August 15th. This weekend is unique as it brings both divisions together at Evergreen Speedway for the first time this season. Point leader Jace Hansen enters the fray as the defending Summer Showdown winner, looking to defend his title while navigating a competitive field.
In the Super Late Model division, the competition is tight among the top contenders. Jace Hansen holds an eight-point advantage over Keelan Harvick heading into the event. Other notable names in the SLM mix include Ethan Ebert, who has shown strong form, and Dylan Zampa, who has recently secured a victory. The field features 23 entries competing for glory on the 200-lap oval.
Several drivers are pulling double duty across the weekend, competing in both PLM and SLM events. This includes Northwest PLM point leader Haeden Plybon, Ethan Ebert, Gabe Sessler, Kenley Sleveland, and veteran racer Doni Wanat. The excitement is amplified by the prospect of seeing these talented competitors battle it out on the 0.625-mile paved oval.
Source: Short Track Scene