52nd Annual Points Championship Honoring Tillman Evans

52nd Annual Points Championship Honoring Tillman Evans

Saturday night, October 1st, is the Night of Champions, where four class champions will be crowned, PLUS the second night of the Red River Rivalry (Late Model style), paying $2,000 to win!

It's all part of the 52nd Annual Tillman Evens Points Championship races AND Night #2 for the late models presented by Bravado Wireless. The Sooner Late Models vs Southern Touring Late Model Series, along with our normal USRA classes and the Drive4JRT.com Front Wheel Drives. Pits open at 4 PM with the stands opening at 6 PM. Hot laps start at 7:00 PM. Pit passes are $35 for adults. Stands are $15 for adults with kids 10 & under and all military free.

The points battle is still up in the air for three of our four classes. In Factory Stock, Wesley Bourne and Marshall Penson are separated by only 66 points with a possible 100 points to win.
The closest competition is in the Stock Cars where Denver Less and Jeff Tenant are separated by a single point.
Neil Johnston, in the B-Mod's, was able to lock in his second straight points championship last weekend.
The Modifieds is close, as well, with only 52 points between Jason Payton and Brent Holman. You definitely want to be here for this one.

 We honor the late Tillman Evans for his tremendous contributions to, what was originally was know as, Mighty Mouse Speedway. He, along with other in 1969 agreed that there needed to be another race track in the area, purchased the land and broke ground in late 1969. Over the next year, he worked diligently, with some assistance, to build the foundation for this great facility. The first official race at the new speedway would be in May of 1971. Shortly after, the track was renamed Tri-State Speedway, where it remains today, 52 years later, where racing has continued every year in between.
Tillman wasn't a racer, but more of a car builder and mechanic. However, he did acquire a car at one point in the 70's. HE told his wife, Marilyn, that is was for someone else. He then took the car to the track, after his rework on the car, and proceeded to win the first night out. Then he won again. And again for a third time. Tillman then called it a racing career and retired with a perfect 3-0 record. His son, Tilly, did catch the racing bug and raced for many years on the famous high banks winning a few championships along the way. Tillman's grandson, Ty, can be found racing, too, occasionally here, as well, on the same track that his grandpa helped build and, race on, and retire with a perfect record.

 Red River Rivalry

Innaugural MOdster Wars Information Released!

Innaugural MOdster Wars Information Released!

Saturday night, June 3rd, 202, at the mighty Tri-State Speedway, it's time for the inaugural Drive4JRT.com Modster Wars paying $3,000 to win for the USRA - United States Racing Association Modifieds!
 
Grandstands:
Gate Open at 6 PM
GA: $15, Kids 10 and under free, along with all military.
Pits:
Gate Opens at 4 PM
Pit Pass: $35, Kids 6 to 10 - $20. 5 and under free.
Hot Laps 7:30
 
Support Classes: USRA B-Mods, Medieval Chassis USRA Stock Cars, GoSunoco USRA Factory Stocks presented by PG Roofing & Construction, and USRA Tuners.
USRA Modified $100 entry fee.
 
This race is supported by JRT Trucking Inc. . JR Owen is one of the largest supporters of dirt track racing in our area. He sponsors USRA tracks in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
He has sponsored many series including USMTS - United States Modified Touring Series, multiple race teams and classes. He is a staple to the sport. We encourage the racing community to come out and show him how much we appreciate how much he does for our sport.
 
Tri-State Speedway would like to thank our sponsors who help us out all year long: JRT Trucking, Midwest Automation, Elite Plumbing, Norris Metal & Supply, Dustin's Dream, P-G Construction, SG Performance Carburetors, American Towing, Philpot Complete Car Care and CyberSpyder Marketing Services.
 
We are located at 1705 W. Racetrack Road in Pocola, OK, 1.5 miles west of Fort Smith, AR on I-540. Directions are available on our website.
Track phone can be called or texted at 918.575.1369. You can email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The 43rd Annual Spooker!

The 43rd Annual Spooker!

The 43rd Annual Spooker Honoring John Stand at the mighty Tri-State Speedway returns this season with over $78,000 up for grabs, starting on October 19th and continuing through the 22nd. This year’s event will feature racing in eleven different classes from Front Wheel Drives and Mini-Stocks through Open Late Models and everything in between.

Besides the qualifying and heat races over three days of competition, this year’s event will also feature two complete shows for the USRA Modifieds with one each on Friday, paying $1,000 to win, and Saturday night, paying $2,000 to win. Open late models will once again be paying $3,000 to win. The USRA Factory Stocks on Saturday night will also be paying $3,000 to win thanks to American Storm and Power! Also, to the Area Factory Stocks are now $1,000 to win thanks to an anonymous donor! The USRA B-Mod money on Saturday night, has also been upped by an additional $1,000, thanks to OFC Docks & Repair, to the feature winner's pay making it now $2,500 to win!

If you’ve never been to a Spooker and experienced “the Spooker”, you’re in for an absolutely great time. Not too many single events have been around for 43 consecutive years, so it is a privilege to say you’ve been to one and how many you’ve been to. The Spooker is not just an event, it’s a destination!

A camping/RV area will once again be available for free and will be located on the grass area behind turns one and two to the north of the public parking lot. There are not hookups, although. It's always a fun time to camp out and meet new friends!

The collectible Spooker shirts will once again return this year with all the previous Late Model and Modified winners from the previous Spookers. The design and pricing will be available soon.

Who can add their name to these lists for 2022? Can anyone repeat the feat of Ryan “The Reaper” Gustin with wins in both of the two big classes from the 2020 version?

Spooker Winners

Here are your eleven classes with win/start/entry fees:

Front Wheel Drive: $200 to win/$40 to start/No entry
Mini-Stock: $200 to win/$40 to start/No entry
360 B-Mod/Sport Mod: $500 to win/$80 to start/No entry
Area Pure Stock: $500 to win/$100 to start/No entry
Area Factory Stock: $1,000 to win/$100 to start/No entry
Area Super Stock/Grand National: $1,000 to win/$150 to start/$100 entry
USRA Factory Stock: $3,000 to win/$300 to start/$125 entry
USRA Stock Car: $$1,500 to win/$300 to start/$125 entry
USRA B-Mod: $2,500 to win/$400 to start/$150 entry
USRA Modified (Friday): $1,000 to win/$200 to start/$100 entry
USRA Modified (Saturday): $2,000 to win/$500 to start/$200 entry
Open SuperDirt Late Model: $3,000 to win/$400 to start/$150 entry
All payouts based on 15 car fields.

Here’s how it’s all going down for the 2022 version of this HUGE event:

Be sure to bring cash. Grandstands and all concessions are CASH only. Also, no cards will be accepted for pit passes this year.

Wednesday, October 19: Open practice for all classes from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Gates open at 4 PM.
Pit passes will be $20 for adults and $10 for kids (6-12). The stands are free for practice.
It is strongly suggested that drivers attend the practice session as hot laps on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights will be only for classes running a full show that night. If a driver is only qualifying that night, they will not be able to hot lap due to time constraints. On Friday night, there is normally 200+ cars and we cannot take up that much time for hot laps.

Thursday, October 20: Complete show for Front Wheel Drives, Mini-Stocks and 360 B-Mods/Sport Mods. Area Pure Stocks will be qualifying only.
Pits open at 4 PM. Stands open at 5:30 PM. Hot laps start at 6:30 PM.
Pit passes will be $30 for adults and $15 for kids (6-12). Stands will be $10 for adults with kids (10 & under) and all military, with proof of service, free.

Friday, October 21: Complete show for USRA Modifieds and area Super Stock/Grand Nationals. The area Factory Stocks, USRA Factory Stock, USRA B-Mod and USRA Stock Car will be qualifying only, which means no hot laps for those classes. The Area Pure Stocks will also be running their Spooker features.
Pits open at 4 PM. Stands open at 5:30 PM. Hot laps start at 6:30 PM for Area Pure Stocks, USRA Modified and Super Stock/Grand Nationals ONLY.
Pit passes will be $35 for adults and $15 for kids (6-12). Stands will be $15 for adults with kids (10 & under) and all military, with proof of service, free.

Saturday, October 22: The final night of the 43rd Annual Spooker Honoring John Stand will feature full shows for the USRA Modifieds and Open (SuperDirt) Late Models. There will be features for the Area Factory Stocks, USRA Factory Stock, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
Pits open at 4 PM. Stands open at 5:30 PM. Hot laps start at 6:30 PM for USRA Modified and Open (SuperDirt) Late Models ONLY.
Pit passes will be $40 for adults and $20 for kids (6-12). Stands will be $20 for adults, $15 for kids (7-12) and kids (under 7) and all military, with proof of service, free.

Here are the rules for each class:
Front Wheel Drive/Mini-Stock/Area Factory Stock and Super Stock/Grand National: Area rules and must provide a copy of the rules you are racing. There will not be any mixing of area rules allowed. 2022 POWRi OK for SS/GN.
360 B-Mod/Sport: No spoiler and motor must be 360ci or less.
Area Pure Stock: Must have manifolds (no headers) and run an 8" tire and wheel.
USRA Factory Stock, USRA Stock Car, USRA B-Mod and USRA Modified: Published 2022 USRA/Tri-State Speedway rules.
Super Dirt (Open) Late Models: Lucas Oil, Comp Cams, MLRA and World of Outlaws rules. No mixing of series rules.
ALL CLASSES, except USRA and Open Late Models, MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE RULES YOU ARE RUNNING. NO MIXING OF RULES.

Tri-State Speedway would like to thank our sponsors who help us out all year long: JRT Trucking, SDI Inc., Philpot's Complete Care Center, CyberSpyder Marketing Services, ARMI (Arkansas Myriad), P-G Roofing & Construction, RockAuto.com, Russell Exterior, Elite Plumbing, Hassett Truck Body Repair, Bryke Racing

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GOOGLE: www.google.com/search?&q=Tri-State+Speedway

$80,000+ Spooker!

 

2023 Schedule Released

2023 Schedule Released

The mighty Tri-State Speedway is excited about the 2023 race season. This season we will continue to be USRA - United States Racing Association sanctioned in all FIVE classes: Tuners, Factory Stock, Stock Car, B-Mods and Modifieds.
The impressive race schedule starts off with the 44th Annual Kegger honoring Cecil Harlan, The Steel Horse Rally Shootout, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Late Models, the Drive4JRT.com Modster Wars 79, with $3K to win and $300 to start, USRA American Racer Modified Series and the famous July Fireworks extravaganza.
As always, the schedule is subject to change.
We'll finish off the season with the Sonny Davis incorporated B-Mod Madness. $2k to win and $200 to start, Factory Stock special, Stock Car special, the 53rd Annual Tilman Evans Points Championship and the legendary 44th Annual Spooker.
With the dark cloud of COVID, our sport has lost many drivers, fans and employees the last few seasons. During this time, we've had several conversations about memorial races. With that being said, we are changing the way Tri-State Speedway honor and remember all past heroes of our sport. With 50 plus years of heroes passing on, we want to honor them all equally. We have added two dates to the schedule that these will take place. Memorial Day weekend event and the Night of Heroes honoring military, police, fire and EMT.
Each of these race nights will include parade lap, tents for display, announcement/speech during opening ceremonies. We invite everyone to participate in these events.
The 2023 schedule is available from the website by clicking here: bit.ly/tssschedule
We'll have a printable version of this schedule available from here, in the next few days.
2023 admission pricing will once again stay the same as previous years of just $10 for adults and kids under 10 free for most events. Also, all military get in free to the grandstands every night for every TSS event with just proof of service.
Class payouts will be posted on the website soon and we'll provide links here.