Jace Hansen Adds Controversial 'Summer Showdown' To Resume

Monroe, WA – The 13th annual “Summer Showdown 200” for the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine will go down as one of the more memorable races in the history of the rich event.

For the third consecutive year, the driver who took the checkered flag first did not end up with the winner’s check at Evergreen Speedway. This year, Kole Raz crossed the stripe first, but it was Jace Hansen that ended up with the $30,000 payday after 200 competitive laps, high speed thrills and spills, 12 caution flags, two reds, and post-race drama.

However, after the post-race inspection, the #27 of Raz was found to be out of compliance with the series rule book for excessive tape on the front nose grill and was disqualified.

For Hansen, the payday was his largest career tally, after multiple SRL victories, double digit Colorado National Speedway (CO) wins, and a recent victory in the “Chilly Willy 150” at Tucson Speedway (AZ). He did it with a small crew that consisted of the team owner, three friends, and advice from Preston Peltier.

“That is the biggest check I have gotten” Hansen said his large haul. “$15,000 was the biggest I had previously won, which I had gotten earlier this year at the ‘Chilly Willy’”.

A lap 185 restart changed the complexion of the event again, as Riddle spun coming off Turn 2, as the leaders banged together, also with contact from the rear. Riddle was out and the caution laps stopped at lap 190 per rule.

The restart found Raz squeezing out in front of Hansen, as teammate McKee challenged Hansen for second. Hansen was able to hold off McKee, but Raz slowly pulled away. At the finish, Raz headed Hansen, McKee, Shepherd, Ebert, Wyatt Gardner, Garret Archer, Ryan Phipps, Dawson Cox, and Doni Wanat.

Hansen has had multiple strong efforts as of late, and he leads the CARS Tour West Super Late Model standings. He feels fortunate enough to be working with Preston Peltier Racing and a team that is full of talented individuals.

The Northwest Super Late Model Series will now visit Magic Valley Speedway (ID) for the first time since 2021, on August 16th. Eddie McKean was the winner that day in the series only visit to the 1/3-mile. It will be Round #5 of the seven-race schedule.

Results: 1. Jace Hansen, 2. Tristan McKee, 3. Buddy Shepherd, 4. Ethan Ebert, 5. Wyatt Gardner*, 6. Garret Archer, 7. Ryan Phipps*, 8. Dawson Cox, 9. Doni Wanat, 10. Ken Bonney, 11. Owen Riddle, 12. Johvan Dillon*, 13. Randy Marshall Jr., 14. Max Schroeder, 15. Jan Evans, 16. Logan Cole, 17. Naima Lang, 18. Terry Halverson*, 19. Kasey Kleyn, 20. Brandon Brock, 21. Michael Atwell, 22. Dave Garber, 23. Greg Bennett, 24. Nick Beecher, 25. Christopher Kalsch, DQ. Kole Raz, DNS. Zandar Peters, DNS. Haeden Plybon