Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (June 9^th, 2018) – In a night that saw four of the five class winners take home their first trophies of the season, it was a great night of point racing action at the mighty Tri-State Speedway. Once again, Mother Nature graced us with mid 90-degree temperatures after watering her gardens with over two inches of rain the day before. The top-notch track prep crew had the track ready to go at race time, with no packing required from the drivers. The last feature of the night still had racing action three and four-wide at times.

The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:04 PM with the invocation followed by the national anthem as cars presented the nation’s flag around the speedway.

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, 50/50 money was given away as everyone had a chance to grab themselves some food items from the concessions along with an ice-cold Pepsi product as previous week’s winners received their trophies and had their photos taken in front of the grandstands.

TOP THREE

The NexGen A Feature was completed just before intermission and saw Dylan Lewis (1) take the win in his first outing over Blaise Leatherman (94 – Muskogee, OK). Leatherman holds onto the point lead by 104 points. 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.

The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Justin Johnson (55 – Van Buren, AR) took the checkers for the first time this season over Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK) and Marshall Penson (1P – Van Buren, AR). Kyle Hamby (7K – Hackett, AR) retains his point lead by a 43-point margin.

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where Chad Summerford (03 – Centerton, AR) headed to victory lane for the first time this season. Jacob Cox (99 – Pocola, OK) and Jay Rierson (71 - Booneville, AR) finished second and third. Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) stays atop the point standings for the class with a 30-pont advantage.

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. H Palmer (X-15 - Muldrow, OK) took home his first win of the season over Dale Richardson (327 - Muskogee, OK). Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) finished in third. Davlin keep his first position at the top of the point standings with a slim 13-point lead.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for their A Feature. Trevor Latham (27L - Rogers, AR) picked up his second win of the season over Lonnie Robins (33 – Alma, AR) and Michael Hines (57M – Van Buren, AR) in third place. George Martin (15 – Fort Smith, AR) moves to the point lead by just 18 points over Hines.

Complete race results can be found on under Results. Be sure to click on the red “See All Results” link at the bottom of the top five results for all results, including heat races and lower features. Current season points can also be found by clicking on the Points menu..

NEXT TIME

The next event for Tri-State Speedway will be on June 16^th, 2018 for a full night of point racing action plus the Ca$h Money SuperDirt Series Late Models. After that, it will be a topless Out Pace USRA B-Mod special on June 30^th.  Then the 47^th Annual Firecracker Spectacular and 6^th Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial will be here on Tuesday night, July 3^rd. More information on all events can be found on our website and our social media channels.

We will see YOU soon!

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (June 2nd^, 2018) – The American Sprint Car Association (ASCS) Red River Region sprint cars invaded the might Tri-State Speedway this past weekend. Mid 90-degree temperatures greeted the fans as they made their way to their seats. With temperatures hot all week, the slightly cooler temps after sunset, along with the unexpected wind from the north, made for a more pleasant racing experience.

The pre-race ceremonies started just before 8:00 PM on Saturday night with the invocation followed by the national anthem as cars presented the nation’s flag around the speedway.

Heat races, for the regular TSS classes, were determined by the driver’s draw at sign in. The classes advanced to their features heads up with an invert redraw. The ASCS sprint cars advanced to their feature via passing points along with an invert draw.

At intermission, 50/50 money was given away as everyone had a chance to grab themselves some food items from the concessions along with an ice-cold Pepsi product.

TOP THREE

The NexGen A Feature was completed just before intermission and saw Bob Halford (52) take the win over Seth Halford (35) and Curtis Scott (68). 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.

The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Kyle Hamby (7 – Hackett, AR) took the checkers first over Ron Grover (27 – Pocola, OK) and Duane Rose (3D - Mulberry, AR). Hamby moves into the point lead with the win.

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Danny Womack (3 - Bixby, OK) took his fourth win in in as many races. Kyle Slader (19S - Muskogee, OK) and Eddie Martin (10-4, Stilwell, OK) finished in second and third, respectively. Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) stays at the top of the point standings with a 22-point advantage over second place.

The third feature of the night was for the ASCS sprint cars. Sam Hafterepe, Jr. (15H – Sunnyvale, TX) showed why he is the defending two-time national champion with an amazing win. Harli White (17W – Lindsay, OK) made her return to the high banks a good one with a strong second place finish over Sean McClelland (22 – Tulsa, OK). You can find the full ASCS results and recap by clicking here: https://www.ascsracing.com/news/?i=60849

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where Daniel Tarkington (2 - Checotah, OK) returned to victory lane for the second time this season. Mike Striegel (17 – Wheatland, MO) and Steve Butler (40 – Siloam Springs, AR) finished second and third. With the win, Tarkington moves to the top of the point standings for the class.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for A Feature. Tyler Wolff (4W - Fayetteville, AR) picked up the win over Logan Robertson (23 – Shamrock, TX) and Mike Striegel (17X – Wheatland, MO) in third place. Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) extended his points lead with his fourth-place finish, now at 42.

NEXT TIME

The next event for Tri-State Speedway will be on June 9^th, 2018 for a full night of point racing. After that, we’ll welcome the Ca$h Money SuperDirt Series late models to the high banks on June 16^th. Then it will be a two-day topless Out Pace USRA B-Mod special on June 29^th and 30^th.  More information on all events can be found on our website and our social media channels.

We will see YOU soon!

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (May 26^thand 27^th, 2018) – Memorial Day Weekend racing at the mighty Tri-State Speedway saw point racing in all classes on Saturday night and added money for all classes on Sunday night. Mid 90-degree temperatures greeted the fans on both nights. As what has become the norm under new track owners, the track was ready to race at the advertised hot lap time and produced a four-wide and fast track for the drivers and fans.

The pre-race ceremonies started just before 8:00 PM on both nights. Saturday night the invocation was followed by the national anthem as cars presented the nation’s flag around the speedway. On Sunday night, respect was paid to our fallen veterans after the invocation with Amazing Grace, a 21-gun salute and Taps being played over the PA system. Gabrielle Gore followed with a live singing of our National Anthem.

Heat races were determined by the driver’s draw at sign in. The classes advanced to their features heads up on Saturday night with an invert redraw. On Sunday night, the Factory Stocks and the Out Pace USRA B-Mods drew for their invert, but the A Feature line ups for the Super Stocks and the USRA Modifieds were determined by a pole dash in each class that was held first after intermission. Several drivers did well and advanced their starting positions by defeating their competitors who qualified better than them from their heats. Bonus money was also paid to drivers for each round they won.

At intermission, 50/50 money was given away on Saturday night. On Sunday night, a free $100 gift card from Philpot’s Car Care Center that was given to the oldest female service member in attendance to honor Memorial Day. Everyone had a chance to grab themselves some food items from the newly reconfigured concession along with an ice-cold Pepsi product. They also grabbed TSS T-shirts and tornado relief concert shirts from the T-short booth and registered for the race-ready Super Stock that will be given away at the end of the season. All proceeds from the car giveaway will benefit the driver’s point fund.

TOP THREE – Saturday

The NexGen A Feature was completed just before intermission and saw Greg Dobbs (6 – Booneville, AR) take the win over Seth Halford (35) and Bob Halford (52). Along with claiming the trophy, Dobbs picked up $50 from Budget Tire & Auto Center. 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 under Driver Info and then Rules.

 The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Jack Kirby (7 - Pryor, OK) took the checkers first over Dallas Bourland (48 – Fort Smith, AR) and Kris Vaughn (35- Van Buren, AR). Bourland retains the point lead of only three points going into the June 2^nd point races with 427 points.

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where JR Owen (79 - Pocola, OK) crossed the finish line first ahead of Brandon Wilson (4B - Fort Smith, AR) and Dustin Boston (36 – Hulbert, OK). Dean Green (28 – Siloam Springs, AR) holds onto the points lead with 434 points.

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Danny Womack (3 - Bixby, OK) took his second win in a row. Kyle Slader (19S - Muskogee, OK) and Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK) finished in second and third, respectively. Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) stays at the top of the point standings with 346.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for A Feature. Steve Holzkamper (5 - Gentry, AR) road the outside lane off the turns and crossed the finish line first. Kyle Ledford (75 - Greenwood, AR) took home second place and Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) in third place. Holman extended his points lead, now by 31, going into next weekend’s point racing in Saturday night.

TOP THREE – Saturday

The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Jack Kirby (7 - Pryor, OK) repeated his success from Saturday night and took the checkers first over Mike Wiseman (DT1 – Muskogee, OK) and Kyle Hamby (7K – Hackett, AR). Kirby picked up the $500 paycheck for the win. This was a non-track points feature.

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where Tate Cole (89 – Fort Gibson, OK) crossed the finish line first ahead of Steve Holzkamper (5 - Gentry, AR) and Brandon Wilson (4B – Fort Smith, AR). Along with the trophy, Cole picked up $1,000 for the win. This was a non-track points feature.

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Danny Womack (3 - Bixby, OK) took his third win in a row and second for the weekend. Kyle Slader (19S - Muskogee, OK) finished in second again as Ty Evans (5E – Fort Smith, AR) finished in third. Womack grabbed the $1,250 paycheck. This was a non-track points feature.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for A Feature. Chad Wheeler (88 – Muskogee, OK) crossed the finish line first as Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) took home second place over Steve Holzkamper (5 – Gentry, AR). Along with the win, Wheeler left with a hefty $1,500 paycheck for the win. This was a non-track points feature.

Blaise Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) returned with his NexGen car and claimed the trophy. You can find the simple NexGen rules on our website under Driver Info and then Rules.

Complete race results from both nights can be found on our website under Results. Be sure to click on the red “See All Results” link at the bottom of the top five results for all results, including heat races and lower features.

NEXT TIME

The next event for Tri-State Speedway will be on June 2^nd, 2018 as the ASCS Sprint Cars return to the famous high banks with point racing in all regular classes, too.
The Ca$h Money SuperDirt Series Late Models will return again to the famous highbanks on June 16th. Topless Out Pace USRA B-Mod action is coming soon, too. More information on all events can be found on our website and our social media channels.

We will see YOU soon!

Join us for TWO great days of racing excitement at the mighty Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, OK!

First up on Saturday night , the 26th, will be full night of regular point racing in all classes.

Then on Sunday night, the 27th, the clay will be flying once again for all classes, but with over $4,000 in added money and more!
On Sunday, the Factory Stocks and Super Stocks will be running area track rules, so everyone can join in the fun. Plus, the Super Stocks and USRA Modifieds will be running a Pole Dash after their heat races. to determine the top 10 starting positions in their A Features.

If you've never seen a Pole Dash, here's how it works. The top 10 A Feature qualifiers will race against each other, two at a time, in two lap elimination dashes. The 10th position starting car will race the 9th position starting car. After two laps, the winner stays on the track to compete against the 8th position starting car. This will continue until only one car is left and that car will start on the pole of the big money A Feature. Cars 2nd through 10th will line up as they were eliminated in the dash. The remaining A Feature cars will line up from their B Features. This is the same Pole Dash as the Chili Bowl uses.

Sunday night's racing will not be for track points but for added money and USRA regional and national points. The Factory Stocks will be competing for $500 to win, $300 for second and $200 for third, while the Super Stocks will be running for $1,250 to win, $600 for second and $300 for third. The Out Pace USRA B-Mods will be racing for $1,000 to win, $500 for second and $250 for third and the big USRA Modifieds will be vying for a $1,500 pay check with $1,000 for second and $500 for third. NO ENTRY FEES!
Pit gates will open on both days at 5 PM and grandstands will open at 6 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 PM.

Grandstand admission on both nights is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+), $5 for kids (6-12) and free for kids 5 and under plus all military and law enforcement (with proof of service.) LImit one free admission per proof. Pit passes will be $30 for adults and $15 for kids (6-12) on both nights.

Come join us for all of the fun and excitement this Memorial Day Weekend as we celebrate, remember and honor the men and women who have served, and are serving, our country and the ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

We'll see you there!