Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout Changes Venue
16th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout Changes Venue Now Set for January 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16, 2022 at Vado Speedway Park VADO, N.M. (March 17, 2021) — Just like racers are sometimes forced to adjust on the fly, the same is true with racing events. On the heels of the recent announcement that Arizona Speedway will be ceasing operations, officials with the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts have announced that the 16th [...]
2022 Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout Dates Announced
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (February 1, 2021) — With the smoke barely settled from the guns fired in Hoker Trucking Victory Lane during the 2021 edition of the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway, officials are already preparing for the 2022 miniseries. In fact, the dates for the mega miniseries have been set for January 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16, 2022 at the 3/8-mile oval located just outside [...]
Davenport, Sabraski, and O’Neil Snare Wild West Shootout Finale Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January 17, 2021) - Five nights of racing over the last eight days all came down to Sunday's finale for the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts. The term "domination" is often overused in motorsports, but there is no better way to describe the action that took place on Sunday night. For the second time this week, Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., paced the field in group qualifying [...]
Sanders, Carr, and Erb Register Second Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January 16, 2021) - For the second consecutive night, a late-race slide job decided the outcome of the Dirt Track Bank Super Late Model feature and for the second consecutive night, fans were sent home pleased with the race they witnessed. Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., led all Super Late Model drivers in qualifying, blistering around FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway in 14.916 seconds. This marked the fifth different quick qualifier in as many nights, during [...]
Erb, Schill, and Peterson Land Round No. 4 Wild West Shootout Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January 15, 2021) - There are some nights where it is extremely difficult to put into words how good the racing was, or how a race transpired. Round four of the 15th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts was one of those nights. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., continued to assert himself as the man to beat in the Dirt Track Bank Super Late Model division, presented by Black [...]
Davenport, Sanders, and Carr Cap WWS Night No. 3 with Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January, 13, 2021) - The Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts has had a race scheduled on Wednesday night for as long as I can remember and the 15th annual edition is no different. The Wednesday night race is unique in that it is the only weeknight race not capped by a weekend and, historically, it has been an unpredictable "wild card" event. While this year's event may not [...]
Total Ag Solutions Tuesday Night Pit Party Set for Tuesday Night
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2021) — After two exciting nights of racing to kick off the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway the miniseries now enjoys a two-day break, which is highlighted by the Total Ag Solutions Tuesday Night Pit Party presented by FinishLine Graphics that will give attendees a chance to unwind. After a 4-hour practice session scheduled for 5-9 p.m. MST on Tues., January [...]
Thornton Jr., Gallardo, and Sabraski Score Round No. 2 WWS Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January 10th, 2021) - In racing, sometimes there are "feel good" moments; The kind of moments that are borderline unbelievable, or storylines that seem made for a Hollywood movie. We may very well have witnessed a few moments just like that on Sunday, when the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts continued. Ricky Thornton Jr. on his way to his first-career Wild West Shootout win in the Dirt Track [...]
Davenport, Strand, and Berg Snare Wild West Shootout Opening Round Wins
Aaron Clay, SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (January 9th, 2021) - The C&D Bonding green flag officially flew on the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O'Reilly parts on Saturday, featuring a staggering 171 total entries, across all three divisions. Tony Toste of Pismo Beach, Calif., led the way in group qualifying for the Dirt Track Bank Super Late Model division presented by Black Diamond Race Cars, speeding around the small 3/8th's mile FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway track [...]
VP Racing Fuels Continue Support of Wild West Shootout
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (December 29, 2020) — VP Racing Fuels returns as the Official Fuel Sponsor for the annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. The storied fuel company will be on hand during the January 9-17, 2021 mega miniseries to provide the fuel that will propel drivers to excellence. (Tyler Rinken photo) “VP Racing Fuels has been an adamant supporter of the Wild West Shootout for the past [...]
Pro Power Racing Dashes Post Added Cash at Upcoming Wild West Shootout
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 28, 2020) — Wisconsin-based Pro Power Racing Engines is once again adding extra cash to three Dirt Track Bank Super Late Model programs presented by Black Diamond Race Cars during the upcoming 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts. On January 9, 10, and 16 drivers, who finish just outside of a transfer spot in Dirt Track Bank Super Late Model B-main action at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway, will [...]
Toste Construction Continues Support of Wild West Shootout
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 24, 2020) — California’s Toste Construction is continuing its support of the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. For the 15th running of the event, the Tony Toste, led company is once again sponsoring the signature, event-customized liquor bottle trophies, which are awarded to victors each night in Hoker Trucking Victory Lane. Feature winners in the Super Late Model, Modified, and X-Mod divisions all receive [...]
Rodeo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Returns as Pace Truck Sponsor
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2020) — Rodeo Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, a part of the Earnhardt family of automotive dealerships that has been servicing the Phoenix area since 1951, returns as a prominent sponsor of the 2021 Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. (Tyler Rinken photo) Located just over 10 miles away from the 3/8-mile oval, Rodeo Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram is again providing the pace truck that will be used to lead the [...]
Speedway Motors Partners with Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (December 18, 2020) — The list of marketing partners for the 15th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout continues to grow. The latest addition is Speedway Motors. The legendary racing part’s company will be the Official Racing Parts Supplier during the January 9 – 17 mega miniseries at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. “Anybody, who knows anything about racing knows about Speedway Motors, and their storied legacy. So, having them come on board as a marketing [...]
Wild West Shootout Modified Technical Bulletin
2021 Wild West Shootout Modified Technical Bulletin (12/16/20): In light of the recent amendments to the USRA Modified Rulebook for 2021 and after careful consideration, the technical team at the Wild West Shootout have added the following allowances from the 2021 USRA Modified rulebook for the 2021 Edition of the Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. Article 3: Frame 3.1 Factory production complete full 1960 or newer parallel American passenger car frames only. Frames may be cut in rear [...]
