Sunset Speedway, dirt oval race track in Banks, Oregon, USA

Sunset Speedway is a quarter-mile dirt oval track in Banks, Oregon. Its clay surface hosts race classes including IMCA Modifieds, Northwest Wingless Tour Sprints, Street Stocks, NW Extreme Sprints, NW Extreme Late Models, USAC Midgets, WRS Late Model Lites, ASCS Sprints, Dwarfs, and 4-Bees. The site has bleachers, permanent restrooms, and concession stands.

Sunset Speedway opened in 1986 at Banks' Sunset Park, after a dispute with organizers of the Washington County Fair. Bleachers were added the next year for races and demolition derbies. Mike McCann bought the track in July 1997 and converted it to a clay surface; Doug Walters bought 40% in 2004 and died in 2008.

Racing at Sunset Park began in 1986 after a dispute with Washington County Fair organizers, and the next year bleachers went up for races and demolition derbies. The track has also hosted tractor pulls and combine demolition derbies, and in July 2013 an Intel commercial featuring monster trucks was filmed here.

Arrive early on race days to secure good seating in the stands and parking spots. Events run from April through September with most races held on weekends, though the exact schedule changes yearly and should be checked on the speedway's website.

Many successful drivers began their careers on this tight quarter-mile oval before moving to larger circuits. The narrow track demands precise handling skills, and generations of local talent have honed their abilities here before advancing elsewhere.