Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (July 19^th-21^st, 2018) – The 20^th Annual Super Stock Showdown and John Stand Memorial kicked of at the mighty Tri-State Speedway on Thursday night, July 19^th, 2018. Thursday night practice cars were met with temps in the mid 90’s. Friday night fans and Super Stocks faced 108-degree temps. Saturday night, July 21^st, there was a “cold front” that moved through and dropped the temps down to 100 degrees at race time. Due to the excessive heat the start time was moved later in the evening. The track prep crew worked their magic, even with 100+ degree temps, with a fast, wide and smooth racing surface for both nights of racing action.

The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:30 PM, on Friday night, with the invocation along with two #6 cars to honor the late John Stand who presented the American flag during the national anthem. Saturday night’s pre-race ceremonies started at 8:10 PM with the invocation.  During the national anthem, three #6 cars paced the memorial parade lap, with other cars following. The #6 being symbolic as the late John Stand drove car #6. Leading the parade lap on Saturday night were Susan Stand (#6), Jeff Metcalf (#6) and Jack Kirby (#6).

Heat races were determined by the driver’s draw at sign in on both nights. The classes advanced to their features, during this event, via passing points earned in their heat races.

At intermission, each night, everyone grabbed themselves some food items from the concessions along with an ice-cold Pepsi product. A few drivers received previous week’s trophies during intermission, on Saturday night, while Burl Woods (135 – Republic, MO) threw T-shirts into the stands. Fans could also buy their chances to win the race-ready Super Stock that will be given away at the end of the race season.

TOP THREE – FRIDAY

Friday night saw heat racing action for the Super Stocks as well as two qualifying features that were lined up from heat passing points. Feature one saw Kevin Salter (23 – Batesville, AR) take home the win over Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) and Grant Davis (1 – Muldrow, OK). The second feature was won by Neil Johnson (17 – Fort Smith, AR) as Danny Womack (3 – Bixby, OK) and Kyle Slader (19S – Muskogee, OK) finished in second and third. The top six cars from each qualifying feature, from their finishing positions, locked into Saturday night’s $5,000+ to win A Feature.

TOP THREE - SATURDAY

The NexGen drivers, along with the USRA Modifieds, had the weekend off. There is still time to get racing this season with your own NexGen car. The NexGen class is an entry-level, low-cost, no racing experience class. You can find the simple rules on our website, at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com, under Driver Info and then Rules. Blaise Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) is the current points leader.

The first feature on Saturday night was the first of two last chance qualifying (LCQ) features for the Super Stocks. Feature one saw Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK) take home the victory over Kris Lloyd (1X – Peach Orchard, AR) and Scooter Scruggs (43 – Hensley, AR). Feature two had Burl Woods (135 – Republic, MO) crossing the line first ahead of Richie Tosh (11 – Batesville, AR) and Jeff Metcalf (6 – Siloam Springs, AR).

The next feature up was for the Out-Pace USRA B-Mod B Feature. Shawn Pinkerton (999 – Cedarville, AR) took home the win as Steve Butler (40 – Siloam Springs, AR) finished in second over Lonny Flanagan (7 – Rudy, AR). 

The first A Feature on the track was for the Factory Stocks where Andrew Bohanan (33 - Stigler, OK) took home his second win of the season. Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK) and Marshall Penson (1P – Van Buren, AR) finished in second and third. There was an anonymous sponsor "in memory of my dad" who paid a $175 Hard Charger bonus for the feature which was won by Jim Philpot (1S – Greenwood, AR). Philpot went from 19th to 4th, to pick up the award. Kyle Hamby (7 – Hackett, AR) sits atop the point standings with a 64-point advantage over Bourne.

The big feature of the weekend was for the Super Stocks competing for $5,000+ to win in a $17,000+ purse. At the end of 50 laps, Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) out-dueled his son, Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK), for the win. Eddie Martin (10-4 – Stillwell, OK) crossed the finish line in third place.  The $500 hard charger award went Jared Hays (4 – Jonesboro, AR) who moved from 20^th to 7^th. Muskogee Powder Coating awarded the top ten finishers, as well as the top two non-qualifiers, a $500 gift certificate. Schoenfeld Headers $250 gift certificate went to Neil Johnston for his 6^th place finish. Since this was a non-points race, the point standings remain the same as the previous week.

The last A Feature was for the Out-Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature.  Hunter Byers (88B - Rogers, AR) picked up his second win of the season. Brandon Wilson (4B – Fort Smith AR) and Dalton Ragsdale (22 – Muskogee, OK) finished second and third. The Temple of Zoom Motorsports $100 Hard Charger Award went to Todd Broyles (09 – Fayetteville, AR) who moved from 17^th to 7^th. Wilson takes over the point standings for the class with a 22-point lead over Tarkington.

Complete race results, for July 21st, can be found on our website under the “See All Results” link at the bottom of the Results menu page or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/full-results?EventDate=7/21/2018&EventId=242658 Current season points can also be found under the Points menu link or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/points

NEXT TIME

The next event for the mighty Tri-State Speedway will be the Annual Summertime Classic Factory Stock Special on August 3^rd and 4^th, 2018. Complete information will be published soon. Our annual Back to School event with free backpacks for the kids will be that weekend, as well.

We will see YOU soon!

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (July 14^th, 2018) – Racing action resumed at the mighty Tri-State Speedway on Saturday night after a week off with the annual BACA (Biker’s Against Child Abuse) Kid’s Night and Bicycle Races. Mother Nature kept the heat cranked up with 96 degrees on the thermometer at race time. The track prep crew had the track ready to go at race time, with no packing required from the drivers. The track was fast, wide and smooth for both nights of racing action.

The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:15 PM with the invocation and a memoriam parade lap to honor the late Tony Bone. The national anthem followed with many cars carrying the American flag during parade laps. The start time was held back slightly to allow some other cars to arrive from another track that rained out late in the afternoon.

Heat races were determined by the driver’s draw at sign in. The classes advanced to their features heads up with an invert redraw that determined how many cars would be realigned.

At intermission it was time for some kid’s bicycle races on the front straight. There were three age groups for boys and girls with each winner receiving a brand-new bicycle from Tri-State Speedway. While everyone grabbed themselves some food items from the concessions along with an ice-cold Pepsi product, BACA member Buffalo explained to the crowd what BACA is and what they do. They also had an information table set up in the commons area for people to get more information,

TOP THREE

There were no NexGen drivers on hand Saturday night, but there is still time to get racing this season with your own NexGen car. The NexGen class is an entry-level, low-cost, no racing experience class. You can find the simple rules on our website, at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com, under Driver Info and then Rules. Blaise Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) is the current points leader.

The first A Feature was for the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature.  Brian Williams (4$ - Fayetteville, AR) picked up his third win of the season. Brandon Wilson (4B – Fort Smith AR) and Hunter Byers (88B – Rogers, AR) finished second and third. Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) remains at the top of the class point standings with a 28-point lead.

The next A Feature on the track was for the Factory Stocks. Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK) took home his second win of the season. Chuck Smith (55X – Van Buren, AR) and Marshall Penson (1P – Van Buren, AR) finished in second and third. Hamby sits atop the point standings with a narrower 34-point advantage over Penson.

The last A Feature of the night was for the always fast and exciting USRA Modifieds. In a race that had multiple lead changes and slide jobs in the last four to five laps, Steve Holzkamper (16 – Gentry, AR) captured his third trophy of the season. Last season’s track champion, Trevor Latham (27L – Rogers, AR), finished a very close second while Jeremy Vaughn (8 – Pocola, OK) finished third. George Martin (15 – Fort Smith, AR) sits atop the class point standings with only a 26-point advantage over second place.

Complete race results can be found on our website under the “See All Results” link at the bottom of the Results menu page or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/full-results?EventDate=7/14/2018&EventId=242649 Current season points can also be found under the Points menu link or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/points

NEXT TIME

The next event for the mighty Tri-State Speedway will be the 20^th Annual $5,000 to win Super Stock Showdown & John Stand Memorial on July 19^th. 20^th & 21^st, 2018. Complete information can be found here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/news/20th-annual-super-stock-showdown-john-stand-memorial
The following week will see our annual Back To School races with free backpacks for the kids on July 28^th, 2018.

We will see YOU soon!

The 20th Annual Super Stock Showdown and John Stand Memorial roars back to the famous Tri-State Speedway on July 19th, 20th and 21st, 2018.
Come watch the best Super Stock drivers in the country battle it on the high banks in Pocola, OK for 50 laps to determine who gets this year's trophy and check for more than $5,000! Super Stock entry fee is $150.
Full race payout is posted in the comments below.
Thursday, July 19th, will be a practice session at the track.
Friday, July 20th, will be qualifying sessions with B Features. Super Stocks will be the only class racing on Friday.
Saturday, July 21st, will be the features plus $600 to win for both the Out-Pace USRA B-Mods and Factory Stocks. B-Mods and Factory Stocks will be point racing while the USRA Modifieds have the weekend off.
The event will follow published 2018 Tri-State Speedway Super Stock rules available here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/super-stock If you have any questions on the rules, please call the tech man at 918.721.3123.
All classes will draw for heats and line up features by passing points.
The Super Stocks will also have bonus money available to them, $500 will go to the car with the highest passing point total for the A Feature, plus lap leaders will get an extra $10 for each lap lead.
There is also a $250 gift certificate available to the 6th place A Feature Super Stock finisher from Schoenfeld Headers.
We also want to thank our other sponsors: Bryke Racing, Shamrock Bolt & Screw, Dustin's Dream, Henryetta Ford Racing, Advanced Energy, BMS Racing Engines, Mayes Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Eastside Cafe, Cadillac Jack Trucking, Tom's Wholesale, Brandie's Ready, Set, Float. and Champ Hinton Enterprises.
Thursday night, the grandstands will be free and pit passes will be $20.
Friday night, the grandstands are only $6 for adults and seniors, kids 12 and under (plus all military and law enforcement with proof of service) will be free. Pits will be $30 and $15.
Saturday night, the grandstands will be $15 for adults, seniors (65+), as well as all military and law enforcement (with proof of service) will be $13 and kids 12 and under will be free. Pits will be $35 and $15.
We'll see you there!

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR
THE EVENT
POCOLA, OK (June 28th & 30th, 2018) – Racing action took place at the mighty Tri-State Speedway on both Thursday and Saturday nights. Thursday night action saw the Comp Cams SuperDirt Series Late Models presented by Lucas Oil challenge the high banks along with the USRA Modifieds. Saturday night saw regular racing action during the 47th Annual Firecracker Spectacular and 6th Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial with the Out-Pace USRA B-Mods going topless for a 40-lap $1,5000 to win A Feature.
Mother Nature kept up her mid to upper 90-degree temperatures without any rain at the speedway. Once again, the track prep crew had the track ready to go at race time, with no packing required from the drivers. The track was fast, wide and smooth for both nights of racing action.
The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:06 PM on Thursday night with the invocation followed by the national anthem as several cars presented the nation’s flag around the speedway. On Saturday night, the pre-race ceremonies began at 8”04 PM with the invocation from Vietnam Army veteran, Sonny Stephens. This was followed by a memorial reading in honor of the late Curtis Tennant. Many cars, including his brother, Jeff, took to the track for a parade lap in his honor during the National Anthem performed by Sonny Stephens.
Heat races were determined by the driver’s draw at sign on both nights for the regular TSS classes. The CCSDS Late Models used time trials to determine their heat race starting positions. The TSS classes both nights, except the Out-Pace USRA B-Mods, advanced to their features heads up with an invert redraw that determined how many cars would be realigned. The B-Mods were lined up for their 40-lap $1,500 to win A Feature by passing points from their heat races.
At intermission on Saturday night, everyone hurried to grab themselves some food items from the concessions along with an ice-cold Pepsi product before the huge fireworks salute to America. The 50/50 drawing on Saturday night was held right after the big B-Mod special race. Thanks to our sponsors, Shamrock Bolt & Screw and Midwest Automation, who sponsored both Thursday and Saturday night’s racing action, as well as Merrill Bonding Company on Thursday night.
TOP THREE - THURSDAY
The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks first for their A Feature. Tyler Wolff (4 – Fayetteville, AR) picked up the big $1,200 paycheck over Trevor Latham (27 - Rogers, AR) and Patrick Goodnight (2G – Fort Gibson, OK) in third place. George Martin (15 – Fort Smith, AR) retains the point lead by 19 points ahead of second.
The last race on the track was the Comp Cams SuperDirt Series Late Models A Feature. Tony Jackson, Jr. (56JR – Lebanon, MO) take the $3,000 win over Cade Dillard (97 – Robilene, LA) and Jesse Stovall (00 – Billings, MO). Full results can be found here: http://compdirt.com/results/2018/results062818.html
TOP THREE - SATURDAY
There were no NexGen drivers on hand Saturday night, but there is still time to get racing this season with your own NexGen car. The NexGen class is an entry-level, low-cost, no racing experience class. You can find the simple rules on our website, at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com, under Driver Info and then Rules. Blaise Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) is the current points leader.
The first A Feature was for the Out Pace USRA B-Mod topless A Feature. Dakota Foster (5 – Edgerton, KS) headed to victory lane for the $1,500 paycheck. Brandon Wilson (4B – Fort Smith AR) and Steve Muilenburg (Sparta, MO) finished second and third. Since this was not a points race, Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) remains the class points leader heading into the next points race on July 14th.
The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Danny Womack (3 - Bixby, OK) took home his fifth win of the season over Ty Evans (5E – Fort Smith, AR). Kyle Slader (19S – Muskogee, OK) finished in third. H Palmer (X15 - Muldrow, OK) takes over the top position in points with a slim 3-point lead.
The last A Feature on the track was for the Factory Stocks. Kyle Hamby (7 – Hackett, AR) took home his third win of the season. This was also Hamby’s second win in a row. Andrew Bohanan (33 – Stigler, OK) and Austin Farnam (119 – Fort Smith, AR) finished in second and third. Hamby sits atop the point standings with a 65-point advantage over Penson.
Complete race results can be found on our website under the “See All Results” link at the bottom of the top five results page or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/full-results?EventDate=6/30/2018&EventId=242643 Current season points can also be found under the Points menu link or by clicking here: https://www.tri-statespeedway.com/points
NEXT TIME
The next event for Tri-State Speedway will be on July 14th, 2018 for the annual BACA (Biker’s Against Child Abuse) Kid’s Night and Bicycle Races. That will be followed up by the 20th Annual $5,000 to win Super Stock Showdown the following week. More information on all events can be found on our website and our social media channels.
We will see YOU soon!