Bourne Takes Fourth Win, Tarkington and Armstrong Claim Second Win as G. Davlin and Holman Win First
Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR
THE EVENT
POCOLA, OK (June 24th, 2017) – The eighth points race of the season at the legendary Tri-State Speedway was met with almost identical conditions as the previous week with temps in the mid-80’s and a light southerly breeze at times. As a result, the fans and drivers were able to enjoy a nice late-June evening at the facility in Pocola, Oklahoma. The night also featured added money in the USRA B-Mods, IMCA Modifieds and the USRA Modifieds which was provided by Crey Hoover Land and Cattle Company. Fans were also treated to a little pre-4th of July fireworks during the opening ceremonies and at the start of each of the five A Features.
The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:00 PM with the invocation and the National Anthem for the drivers and fans while Chad Wheeler and Tate Cole presented the nation’s colors with a few parade laps highlighted by some fireworks over the back straight.
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 stand including some walking tacos, fried bologna sandwiches and a world-famous Tommy burger along with an ice-cold Coca-Cola product to wash it all down.
TOP THREE
The first race on the track after intermission was the USRA B-Mod A Feature paying $400 to win where Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) returned to Victory Lane for the second time this season by taking the win over Dean Green (28 - Springdale, AR) and Lonny Flanagan (7 - Rudy, AR).
Next was the Pure Stock A Feature that saw Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK) win for the fourth time this season. Jacob Cox (99 - Pocola, OK) crossed the line second ahead of JR Owen (79 – Pocola, OK) as they prepare for the big 40 lap, $400 to start, $4,000 to win event on June 29, 30 and July 1st.
The next A Feature was for the IMCA Modifieds. Drew Armstrong (01A – Alexandria, AR) returned to Victory Lane for his second win of the season. Kayden Menasco (49 – Muldrow, OK) finished in second and H. Palmer (X15 – Muldrow, OK) crossed the line in third.
Next up was the Super Stock A Feature where Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK) captured the checkered flag for the first time this season. Last week’s winner, Kyle Slader (19S – Muskogee, OK) crossed the line in second ahead of Dylan Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK).
The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for their A Feature. Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) took home his first win of the 2017 season after a few runner up positions. Early race leaser Chad Wheeler (88 – Muskogee, OK) took home second place over teammate Tate Cole (89 – Fort Gibson, OK).
All race results, including heats, are available by clicking on the Results tab. The complete point standings in each class are also available by clicking on the Points tab.
NEXT TIME
Tri-State Speedway will return to action on Thursday night, June 29th with open practice for all classes for the 46th Annual Firecracker Spectacular and 5th Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial Races presented by Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company. The event will kick off with an open practice session on the 29th. Qualifying for the Pure Stocks, as well as a complete point show for the USRA B-Mods and IMCA Modifieds will take place on Friday night, June 30th. Saturday night, July 1st, will feature last chance qualifying for the Pure Stocks, a complete points program for the Super Stocks and the USRA Modifieds, plus the big 40 lap, $400 to start, $4,000 to win Pure Stock A Feature and a huge fireworks salute to America after dark.
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 tab. 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):
• 46th Annual Firecracker Spectacular $4,000 to win Pure Stock Special & 5th Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial Races with huge, gigantic fireworks display on June 29th, June 30th and July 1st presented by Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company. (Flyer attached.)
• 19th Annual Super Stock Showdown presented by Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company and paying $5,000 to win on July 20, 21 and 22, 2017.
