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     This week's race program will be presented by A-Z Wholesale Warehouses, in Alma, Arkansas and A-Z Variety in Fort Smith, Arkansas and will feature a full race program in all classes PLUS bicycle races for kids, drivers, and parents, too!
     Your point leaders coming into this week's races are:

• FACTORY STOCK: Kendall Hargrove (112), Pocola, OK
• SUPER STOCK: Roy Roberts - (116, Bruce-Terri Catering, Skinny's White Spot), Alma, AR
• MINI-STOCK: Randy Norris (91, Rick's Used Auto Parts), Fort Smith, AR
• FRONT WHEEL DRIVE: Kaelin Richesin (87), Van Buren, AR
• ECONOMY MODIFIED: Lance Robins (33, Goff Industrial Electric, Xtreme Chassis), Dyer, AR
• MODIFIED: George Martin (15, Dillard Muffer & Brake, Classic Collision Center, Eric Carman Motorsports, Schoenfeld Racing), Fort Smith, AR

     There will be five age divisions for the bicycle races: 4-6 years old, 7-9 years old, 10-15 years old, 16 years old or older will race against any drivers that want to race, and a 55 year old and over category for all of the "young at heart."
     There will be a boys and girls division for each age group with first place trophies for the three youngest groups and a first and second place trophy for the two older groups. PLUS there will be TWO bicycles given away in a drawing from contestants in each of the three youngest classes for a total of SIX bicycles being given away! As always at Tri-State, you never know what else we may give away!
     The bicycle races will take place at intermission on the front strait. Make sure you have the kids there early to get signed up and don't forget the camera! 

This Saturday night's racing action will be presented by SYKES Enterprises in Fort Smith, Arkansas and will feature a full night of point racing in all classes plus the Ozark Vintage Racing Association (OVRA.) Plus, FREE rides for kids, after the races, in the OVRA cars!! ALSO, any driver who has not challenged the legendary Tri-State high banks this year will get a FREE pit pass this weekend. 
The Ozark Vintage Racing Association was first founded in 2003 by three guys that wanted to go back in time, and remember the times when one of the founding members dad and mom took him to all the local tracks in the 60's and 70's in northwest Arkansas. Another founding member wanted to go back to the time when his dad was a top competitor at any race track in the area from the time he was born. The third founding member also wanted to get back to a simpler time when he remembered his brother owning some of the fastest cars of the very early 60's. Between these three guys there are countless years of being involved in racing dating back to the 50's when they were hanging on pant legs and breathing in the smells of burnt gear oil and gasoline or just playing in the dirt. Now after all these years of racing and between all three they have all carried on the family tradition of driving, owning and building some of the fastest cars in northwest Arkansas.
After taking a few years off, the guy’s paths have crossed again and the decision was made to bring OVRA back, after more response than ever and always being asked why did it stop. OVRA will promise to strive to always have the most professional run events and fun possible, which is what it is all about ... Fun. And don’t forget ... "Git’n Dirty Ol' School Style." Make sure to visit their website at www.OVRARacing.com.
These guys will race several races against each other throughout the night's events AND give FREE rides to the kids after the race program!
As a family of global businesses delivering business process outsourcing services, SYKES sets the standard for excellence in customer service. Whether serving a credit card customer in Denver, a healthcare patient in Toronto, or a utility customer in Budapest - SYKES brings over 30 years of service expertise to every customer interaction.
As the service provider of many Fortune 500 companies, industry leaders trust SYKES to help build and sustain profitable customer relationships that last a lifetime. And we deliver.
At SYKES, we don't leave customer interactions to chance. Using our proven Science of Service approach to customer care, we continuously observe, evaluate and adapt to meet the ongoing and changing service needs of customers.
Delivering service that's always on time and always relevant - SYKES works hard to help our clients overcome even their most complex business obstacles. We can do the same for you. Don't forget to visit their website at www.SYKES.com.
SYKES is your community partner.
Racing is scheduled to start at 7 PM with regular grandstand pricing of $8 for adults, $2 for kids, and FREE for any veteran or active duty military member.

This Saturday night will be another high-octane thrill ride when Elite Homes, Inc. presents a night of point racing in all six classes on the high banks of the legendary Tri-State Speedway.

Point leaders coming into this weekend's races are: Lance Robins (33) with a 68 point lead over fellow Economy Modified driver Dallas Bourland (48). In Factory Stocks, Kendall Hargrove (112) leads by just 40 points over last week's "A" Feature winner, Greg Dobbs (6). Front Wheel Driver racer Kent Jenson (18) has an even smaller margin to make up, just 18 points, to catch leader Kaelin Richesin (87).

After Wesley Bourne (5) reeled off five consecutive wins in the Mini-Stocks, Randy Norris (91) has now claimed the lead by 76 points. In the tightest points battle, at this time, multiple time track champion, Lonnie Robins (33) leads Fort Smith's George Martin (15) by only three points. Super Stock veteran Racin' Roy Roberts (116) will start the night off with a 17 point advantage over Shawn Sweeten (5S).

Elite Homes, Inc. is a family owned and operated business in Spiro, Oklahoma.  They specialize in fulfilling your homeowner needs. From financing and/or land provisions, to finding your dream home, getting it set up and hooking up utilities, so that all you ave to do is move in! They want to hear from you if anything is needed, and whatever the need, They'll make sure it is accomplished either by them or the factory that built your home.

Make sure to stop and tell Jerry that Tri-State Speedway sent you or visit their web site at www.EliteHomes.biz.

This Saturday night, May 5th, 2012 will be regular point racing in all six classes sponsored by Cooling Solutions, Inc. (CSi) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Racing is scheduled to start at 7 PM. The weather looks like it will be a perfect night for racing on the legendary high banks in Pocola, Oklahoma.

There is also a "bounty" that has been placed on H Palmer and his X-15 Economy Modified. H (Harry) has won the last three "A" features in a row with a very strong and fast machine. Track promoter Tim Adams said: "Let's put a little extra money on the line and see if any one can take the win away from H." With the area's leading Economy Modified payouts, an "A" Feature win, for any other driver, in the class on Saturday night will get them a $425 paycheck.

CSi provides cooling system sales, service and repair for all makes of vehicles, as well as industrial and oil field applications. Don't lose time and money waiting for parts and equipment. If they don't have the radiator or part you need, they can usually have it shipped to your location overnight. Call them first with all your cooling needs.
They specialize in: Core Repair, Custom Tank Manufacturing, Fabrication of out-of-production replacement units, Complete radiators, Charge air coolers service, and Fuel tanks. 

No one in the area offers a larger range of radiator service and repair. Be sure to check out their web site at www.ArkansasRadiator.com for more information. Stop by their location at 3204 Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith and tell Eric and Tim that Tri-State Speedway sent you!