07/23/2026
👀👀👀
Zandar Peters Returns to the “Weather Guard Roofing - Kennedy Classic 200”
Spokane, WA – Zandar Peters has made only one start in his Super Late Model at South Sound Speedway (WA) in 2026, finishing fifth in the “Wes Rhodes 126”. He will now return to his home track to participate with the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine in the “Weather Guard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200” on August 1st. It will be Peters fourth start in the event, where he shows only one finish outside the top 10. A possible $13,000 could go to the eventual winner.
The 2021 South Sound Speedway (SSS) Mini-Stock champion is confident that he will bring a fast racecar to the 25th running of this event. But he will also have an unusual challenge next weekend, that could make his adventures more difficult, but more fun as well.
“We have always had a fast car for the “200”, Peters explained. “It being my home track, I have lots of laps there. We have always been running fast, when bad luck strikes. Hopefully we will be washing that away, as we will bring a fast race car there this year. One of the biggest challenges I am going to run into is racing against my spotter and setup guy J.J. Hamilton, as South Sound Speedway is his home track as well. It will be a fun battle for sure.”
Peters made two starts with the NWSLMS in 2024’s abbreviated Rookie-of-the-Year campaign. He finished sixth in the season opening “Apple Cup 125” at Tri-City Raceway RMEC (WA). But hidden damage to his Super Late Model didn’t see the Eatonville, WA racer return until the season finale “Fall Classic 200”, at the same tricky triangle. He made a third series attempt in 2025, but a practice accident at the “Summer Showdown 200” ended a promising weekend early at Evergreen Speedway (WA). Peters is coming off a solid eighth-place finish in the “Idaho 200” at Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway (ID), and he plans to use that experience to prepare for the 200-lap grind at SSS.
“Coming off of the ‘Idaho 200”, I’m preparing the same way as that race, staying hydrated all week leading up to the race, and focusing on keeping the car clean and racing hard. One of the most important challenges is trying to qualify up into the top 10 for track position.”
The Northwest Mini Stock Tour winner at SSS is thankful for his supporters, who make the “Weather Guard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200” weekend possible.
“I would really like to thank PF Race Carz, NW Wraps, Quality Quick L**e, Margo’s Tasty Treats, Prothman, and Grandma and Pop-Pop for their support, and allowing me to participate in the “200” next weekend.”
On August 1st, the NWSLMS will return to South Sound Speedway for the “Weather Guard Roofing - Kennedy Classic 200” for the first time since 2021. The traditional “Miller 200” date will be the series second trip to this established tradition and will be Round #3 of the season series, after the rainout at Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway (ID). It will pay a minimum of $5,000 to win with $8,000 paid out in lap leader money, thanks to Northern Provincial Pipelines LTD. Nearly 20 Super Late Models are already planning to compete with more entries expected. Trenton Moriarity was the victor the last time the event was contested under the NWSLMS banner in 2021.
Remaining Schedule:
August 1 – Weather Guard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200 " - South Sound Speedway
August 29 - Neal Newberry 125" - Wenatchee Valley Super-Oval
October 4 - "Fall Classic 200" - Tri-City Raceway RMEC
ABOUT THE NORTHWEST SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES
The Northwest Super Late Model Series is the premier regional touring Super Late Model series in the Northwest. The series has many valued partners including Knottical Marine, RaceCals, Hoosier Racing Tire, McGunegill Engine Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, Five Star Bodies, AFCO Racing / Longacre Racing Products, Franks Radio Service, Jefferson Racing, Zero Handicap Golf Cars, Atomic Screenprinting, Port City Racecars, In Front Motorsports , Peltier Racing, Shockwave Seats, and Short Track Heroes. For more information on the series visit www.nwslms.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Article: K. Peters, NWSLMS Media
PC: Complements of Zandar Peters Racing
