July 4th, 2020 - 49th Annual Firecracker Spectacular Honoring Curtis Tennant
Written by: Ross Fujibayashi
And Spectacular it was! The always incredible fireworks show and face melting fire bombs brought a roar from the capacity crowd I hadn't heard in my four seasons as the photo guy. The Cecil Harlan, Danny Martinez, Curtis Tennant, Tillman Evans, and John Stand memorial laps are some of the most amazing parts of the season as they honor the history of the Tri-State Speedway and the people who helped shaped what the track is today.
The #1 "hatchback" of Grant Davis got the win in Factory Stock after a Lap 1 wreck put him at the back of the field. BUT! That wasn't the only action! Wesley Bourne put on a dominating show for most of the race. A spin by Robert Southerland in Turn 4, after passing Bourne for the lead, brought out a late caution. After the restart Davis went to the top into turn 1 and made it stick with 3 laps to go making it his 3rd win at Tri-State.
Fanshawe, Oklahoma's Cody King nabbed his 2nd win at Tri-State after starting on the pole. Danny Martin and Hunter Byers gave chase, but the Xtreme Chassis driver led flag to flag. Neil Johnston and the Big Chief Eddie Martin rounded out the top 5. A wreck on the first lap of the B Feature kept us from seeing Jeff Tennant attempting to make the A feature. Hope to see that car come out again this year.
So how do you top Grant Davis' last to first? With another one! H Wayne Palmer took the legendary X-15 to victory lane after rolling off 9th. Kyle Davis, just like Bourne, put on a dominating race keeping Andy Morris and Robert Knowles in the rear view. But that Yellow and Orange Factory56 TJR Monte Carlo would not be denied a victory.
USRA A-mods.... When there's a Wolff there is going to be a fast fast Modified. The 4W got to the lead and well... took off. Past track champions Tate Cole and Trevor Latham tried to chase down the the Fayetteville native but finished 2nd and 3rd. Kyle Ledford and 3 time winner already this season Lonnie Robins rounded out the top 5.
This week! It's Fan Appreciation Night at the track! Other than another watch another youth baseball tournament what else are you going to do? Come to the races! Bring some friends! At $5 what are you waiting for? Come out, high five some drivers as they drive by and watch some action packed racing on the clay high banks.