This coming Saturday night, August 26th, Tri-State Speedway roars back into action with the 9th Annual Tillman Evans Memorial Races with added money in all classes plus the second $1,500 to win, 100 lap Enduro of the season!

The night will also see a name change for one class and an appearance from a potential new class. Our current Pure Stock class will now be called Factory Stock and a new, basic, entry level Pure Stock class will be introduced. The new Pure Stock class is currently only scheduled to run this event and possibly the Spooker at the end of the season, but could see another appearance or two before then.

This event will also mark the first full night of operation with the new track managament of Michael and Jerri Hoover. Let's make sure we tell them how much we appreciate them and their support of Tri-State Speedway.

The night's activities will include a memorial tribute to the late Tillman Evans who was the original builder of Tri-State Speedway. Tillman is the father of former driver, Tilly Evans, and the grandfather of current driver, Ty Evans. Although Tillman passed away several years ago, his work and legacy will continue to be a part of and felt at the legendary facility that he created over 47 years ago.

The night's racing action will include added money for all classes racing. The IMCA Modifieds will have this weekend and next weekend, September 2nd, off in order for them to participate in the IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, IA. The USRA Modifieds will be racing for $700 to win and $125 to start their A Feature. The Super Stocks will be racing for $500 to win and a possible $60 to start. The USRA B-Mods will be competing for $450 to win and a possible $60 to start. The Factory Stocks (formerly Pure Stocks) will be racing for $400 to win plus a possible $60 to start. The new Pure Stock class will be competing for $300 to win and a possible $50 to start.

In addition to all of that exciting action, the second $1,500 to win, 100 lap Enduro will take place at the end of the regular racing program. If you've never seen an Enduro, you definitely will want to see this! These are basically a stock vehicle, not race cars, with street tires and no windows that compete against each other for 100 laps with no stopping. The only time the race stops is if there is a bad wreck, a car is in a dangerous position or if there is a fire. There are no caution flags for spins and minor wrecks. Plus, these drivers get to carry a front seat passenger with them, if they want to in order to help navigate the traffic! We've had up to 65 of these cars on the track at one time! It's only a $50 entry fee plus a $30 pit pass to compete. You can find the rules for the event under the Rules link under the Driver's tab on our website or by clicking here.

Gates will open at 5 PM with hot laps at 7:30 PM. Driver sign in ends at 7:00 PM with a driver's meeting to follow. Pit passes will be $30 for adults ad $15 for kids (6-12). Grandstand admission will be $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+) and $5 for kids (6-12). All military, past or present, get in free with proof of service, as well as all law enforcement.

We will see YOU this coming Saturday night!

     

Kayden Menasco, a junior at Roland High School, has been chosen as Tri-State Speedway’s driver of the week of August 20 thru August 26, 2017.

Kayden began racing a Pure Stock in 2014 at the age of 13 for a half-season, and then he moved into an IMCA Sport Mod for the remainder of that season. He continued driving the sport mod until mid-season in 2016 when he converted his Sport Mod into an IMCA Modified for more challenging driving.

This week’s Tri-State Speedway driver or the week is Charlie Brummett.

Brummett drives the number B12 USRA B-mod class race car built by Dirt Works and is powered by a crate engine.

Charlie started racing in the late 90’s driving a pure stock built by Ray and the late great Truman Phipps and in 2013 moved up to the B-Mods.  As of now, he’s captured a fist full of heat races, but is still reaching for the checkers for his first win in a feature race. 

Charlie is married to wife, Debbie and has five kids that support him weekly.  Daniella, Chris, Levi and Hayden, and Nick.  His sponsor is Trammell Auctions.  Brummett gives special thanks to Ray Murchison, James Dollard, Bevan Brant and Lance Forbis.

Thanks to Charlie for his continued support to Tri-State Speedway since the 90’s.  Good luck in your quest for a feature win in your class.

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (August 5^th, 2017) – The twelfth points race of the season at the legendary Tri-State Speedway was a night of repeat winners with young Kayden Menasco becoming the first one to reach the five-win mark on the season. Mother Nature cooperated nicely this past week with cooler than normal temperatures and just enough rain to keep the grass green and the dirt damp.

The pre-race ceremonies kicked off at 8:07 PM with the invocation and the National Anthem.

Heat race lineups for all classes, except the IMCA Modifieds, were determined by the driver’s draw at sign in. The IMCA Modifieds followed the published rules for that class, which utilizes the driver’s point average for starting positions. The classes, that drew for their starting heat position, advanced to their features via their finish in their heats. Plus, the last heat winner in each class, other than IMCA Modifieds, drew a number for the number of cars to invert for the A Feature.

At intermission, everyone had a chance to grab themselves some of the great food items from the concession including some Menasco ribs and potato salad and an ice-cold Coca-Cola 20 oz. product to wash it all down with. Fans also had an opportunity to stop by the T-shirt booth and pick up some new track shirts by Kevin with Cuztom Graphics that were sale priced at two for only $20.

TOP THREE

The first race on the track after intermission was the USRA B-Mod A Feature where Kevin Guinn (788 – Fayetteville, AR) went to Victory Lane for the second time this season. Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) crossed the line in second ahead of point leader, Lonny Flanagan (7 – Rudy, AR) in third.

The next A Feature was for the IMCA Modifieds. Point leader, Kayden Menasco (49 - Muldrow, OK), notched his fifth win of the season over Jason Peyton (6 – Greenwood, AR). Michael Hines (57M – Van Buren, AR) finished third.

The Pure Stock A Feature was next and saw the same car win for the fourth week in a row as Andrew Bohanan (51 – Stigler, OK) took home his fourth win of the season. J.R. Owen (79 – Pocola, OK) took home second place as point leader, Wesley Bourne (27X – Cameron, OK) finished in third.

The next feature on to the track was the Super Stock A Feature. Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK) captured his third win of the 2017 season. Roy Long (4 – Stilwell, OK) crossed the finish line in second ahead of Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK).

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for their A Feature. Johnny Bone, Jr. (12 – Pea Ridge, AR) was able to pick up his second win of the season over point leader, Trevor Latham (27L – Rogers, AR). George Martin (15 – Fort Smith, AR) drove a great race from deep in the field to a third place finish.

All race results, including heats are available by clicking on the Results menu. The full season point standings for each class are available by clicking on the Points menu.

NEXT TIME

Tri-State Speedway will return to action again on August 12th for a full night of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat point racing excitement.

Don’t forget the new starting time of 8 PM with both pit gates and grandstand gates opening at 5 PM. Driver’s meeting is at 7 PM and hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 PM.

The complete 2017 racing schedule can always be found by clicking on the Schedule menu. Also, be sure to stay up to date with us via our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube which can be found by clicking the icons on the bottom of our website home page or by adding a “/” plus “Facebook”, “Twitter”, “Google+” or “YouTube” at the end so it looks like www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com/Facebook, etc.

We will see YOU soon! 

UPCOMING EVENT(S):
• USRA Modified Fall Classic presented by Bravado Wireless on August 30^th, September 1^st and 2^nd, 2017. More information will be released soon.