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!

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer/Social Media/PR

THE EVENT

POCOLA, OK (May 19^th, 2018) – Point racing continued for all classes this past Saturday night at the mighty Tri-State Speedway. Low 90-degree temperatures greeted the fans on Saturday night as they arrived at the track. Even though some other tracks had to cancel or postpone due to rains during the last part of the week, the track in Pocola, OK received no rain and the track prep crew had a wide and fast track ready for the drivers and fans.

The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:10 PM with the invocation followed by the national anthem as two 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.

At intermission, 50/50 money was given away, as well as a free $100 gift card from Philpot’s Car Care Center that was given to the oldest male service member in attendance to honor Armed Forces 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.

TOP THREE

The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK) took the checkers first over Andrew Bohanan (33 – Stigler, OK) and Kyle Hamby (7 – Hackett, AR), who moves into the top position in the point standings. Also thanks to Sonny “the tire guy” for adding a $100 bonus to a random finishing position that went to Drex Johnson (2).

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where Daniel Tarkington (2 – Checotah, OK) crossed the finish line first ahead of JR Owen (79 – Pocola, OK) and Lonny Flanagan (7 – Rudy, AR). Dean Green (28 – Siloam Springs, AR) is at the top of the point standings by a 27-point margin.

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Danny Womack (3 - Bixby, OK) took the win over Hank Long (40 - Stilwell, OK) and Ty Evans (5E – Fort Smith, AR). In the point standings, Gean Davlin (26 – Shady Point, OK), who was last year’s runner up, is leading by 13 points.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for A Feature. Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) crossed the line first. George Martin (16 – Fort Smith, AR) took home second place and Kayden Menasco (49 – Muldrow, OK) in third place. Holman, by only 16 points, is the point leader going into next weekend’s point racing in Saturday night.

Blaise Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) returned with his NexGen car and claimed the trophy. 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.

Complete race results can be found 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 Memorial Day Weekend with racing on both Saturday, May 26^th, and Sunday, May 27^th. The track will be point racing in all classes on Saturday night and non-point, added money racing on Sunday night. Then on June 2^nd, the ASCS Sprint Cars return to the famous high banks with point racing in all regular classes, too. 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 12^th, 2018) – It was back to point racing for all classes this past Saturday night at the mighty Tri-State Speedway. Upper 80 degree temperatures greeted the fans on Saturday night as they arrived at the track. At the driver’s request, the start time was moved later by one hour due to the setting sun blinding them as they raced down the back stretch into turn three at full speed. Until further notice, the later start time will be the scheduled starting time. Pit gates will open at 5 PM and the grandstands will open at 6 PM with hot laps scheduled for 7:30 PM.

The pre-race ceremonies started at 8:04 PM with the invocation followed by the national anthem as two cars presented the 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.

At intermission, 50/50 money was given away, as well as some free tire rotations and air pressure guages provided by Discount Tire. There was also a gift card given away for Ed Walker’s Drive In. 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.

TOP THREE

The first race on the track after intermission was for the Factory Stock A Feature. Rick Edgerton (27 – Fort Smith, AR) took the checkers first over Dallas Bourland (48 – Fort Smith, AR) and Robert Southerland (17K - Sallisaw, OK) who appeared to have the race won until a last lap engine issue.

Up next was the Out Pace USRA B-Mod A Feature where Brandon Wilson (4B – Fort Smith, AR) crossed the finish line first ahead of Dean Green (28 – Siloam Springs, AR) and Chad Summerford (03 – Centerton, AR).

The Super Stock A Feature rolled onto the track next. Kyle Slader (19S – Muskogee, OK) took the win over Grant Davis ( 1- Muldrow, OK) and a charging Neil Johnston (17 – Fort Smith, AR) who gained five positions from his eighth starting spot.

The USRA Modifieds took to the high banks last for A Feature. Trevor Latham (27L – Rogers, AR) crossed the line first picking up where he left off after last year’s championship. Jeremy Vaughn (8 – Pocola, OK) took home second place and Kyle Ledford (75 – Greenwood, AR) in third place.

Blaze Leatherman (94L – Muskogee, OK) was the first NexGen car to make laps on the track this season. There is still time to get racing this season with your own NexGen car. The NexGen vlass is an entry-level, low-cost, no racing experience class. You can find the simple rules under Driver Info and then Rules.

Complete race results 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 another night of point racing in all classes on May 19^th followed by a weekend of racing for Memorial Day on both Saturday, May 26^th , and Sunday, May 27^th. More information will be posted this week on our website and social media channels.

We will see YOU soon!