BONUS MONEY! BONUS MONEY!

Tri-State Speedway promoter Dan King announced today that there will be a bonus program in 2016 that will be available for all IMCA classes.

The bonus program is between Tri-State Speedway and Outlaw Motor Speedway.

Here is how the bonus program will work:
If a driver wins the A Feature, in any of the three IMCA sanctioned class, at either track and then wins the following night, or week's, A Feature at the other track, that driver will earn a $150 bonus. So, if a driver wins the IMCA Modified A Feature at OMS on Friday night and then wins the IMCA Modified A Feature on Saturday night at TSS, that driver wilt pick up the $150 bonus. This bonus money is also available each week for the IMCA Sport Mods and the IMCA Stock Car classes. The bonus program also works the other direction, too. If an IMCA driver wins their A Feature on Saturday night at TSS and then follows up with another win in their A Feature, in the same class, on the next Friday at OMS, they get the $150 bonus, too!

Get your IMCA licenses and get your IMCA cars ready to go! The car shows, play days and the 37th Annual Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger will be here before you know it!

2016 registration information will be available soon, at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com.

A limited number of race sponsorships are available for the 2016 race season, which gets cranked up in mid-March.

There are plenty of races to pick choose from. There is everything from regular weekly races to special fundraising events to huge races that draw drivers and fans from multiple states to the famous high banked track in Pocola, OK.

Here are some of the things what you get with every race sponsorship at Tri-State Speedway:

• Listings on our schedule that is published everywhere all season long
• A banner displayed prominently on our website all season long that links to your website or social media page
• Postings on all of our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Google+
• Your business/organization mentioned in  our multiple radio ads each week
• Numerous mentions during the race night(s) from our track announcer (short prepared scripts will also be used, if provided) and your business/organization announced in front of every main event during the driver introductions
• Large race sponsorship will also include your logo on our promotional flyers and/or event shirts

A typical regular race program will entertain around 750-1,000 fans in the stands each week, plus another 500 or so in the pit areas. Large event races can increase these numbers to around 2,000 in the stands and 1,000+ in the pit areas. Our website traffic has over 2,000 visitors a month during the off season and can reach upwards of 4,000 during large race events. Our Facebook page has over 8,600 fans and our other social media channels are growing, too.

If you are interested in learning more about the incredible marketing opportunities that are available to you this season at the legendary Tri-State Speedway, which is starting its 46th consecutive year of racing, please contact Dan King at 479.304.8547 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Remember, the earlier you get your race sponsorship locked in, the longer your name and logo will be published and the better your chances are of getting the race program you want.

What are you waiting on? It's more affordable than you think!

Attention drivers!

The 2016 racing season is right around the corner.

If you would like to reserve a pit spot please contact Dan, 479-304-8547 or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Pit spots are $100 for the the 2016 points season.

No, not that! There are plenty of us that you sure don't want to see topless!

Be sure to mark your calendars for this year's Coca-Cola Summertime Classic on August 6th, 2016 when we will feature the Topless Modified Mayhem, where all of our modifieds will remove their tops. Here is what a topless modified looks like, if you don't know already:

Additional information will be posted closer to the event on pay outs, laps, etc. All three of our modified classes (IMCA Sport Mod, ICMA Modifeid and TSS Modified) will participate.

August 6th will also be the kid's bicycke races for the month of August with two free bicycles being given away at intermission from Menasco Racing Enterprises.

All of this action and excitement is being presented by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Fort Smith. We will see YOU on August 6th, 2016 as Tri-State Speedway goes topless!

You can see our full 2016 schedule by clicking on the schedule link or by clicking here.

Some new dates have been added to the 2016 schedule!

These invlude the Oil Capital Racing Series (OCRS) Sprint Cars on April 23rd and July 2nd, 2016. Support classes will be posted at a later date.

The MARS DIRTCar Series will once again team up with the Comp Cams Super Dirt Series Late Models TWO times in 2016 at the legendary high banks in Pocola, OK. They will rumble into town on June 11th AND September 10th! Support classes will be posted at a later date.

The 2016 season will also feature the return of a United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) show on Sunday, August 21st, 2016. This will be chase race for the modified drivers who are chasing the Casey's Cup! Support classes will be added at a later date.

The full, tentative 2016 Schedule, including these dates  can be found by clicking on the Schedule menu link.

The phtoos from the 2015 Awards Banquet are now posted and cab ne viewed by clicking on the Photos menu link and selecting the event from the 2015 menu.

We would like to thank Cara for taking the photos for us!

With another cool round of normal temperatures, night four of the 36th Annual Spooker at Tri-State Speedway got underway at 6:15 PM after hot laps were completed.

After the invocation and National Anthem, B Feature and last chance qualifying got underway. The Super Stocks, Sport Mods, IMCA Mods and TSS Modifieds were in action to set the remaining cars for their A Features behind the 16 cars that were qualified in on night two and night three. 19 late models also joined us on night four for a complete show. After the full A Feature fields were set, the top ten cars in each feature redrew to determine their starting order/

The Sport Mod A Feature was won by Steve Muilenburg (39 - Sparta, MO) ahead of Aaron Scroggins (1/4 - Neosho, MO) and William Gould (60 - Calera, OK). Steve Holzkamper (5 - Gentry, AR) and Dean Green (29 - Siloam Springs, AR) rounded out the top five.

The Super Stock Car A Feature saw Cody Jones (92J - Fort Smith, AR) capture the trophy as Neil Johnston (17 - Fort Smith, AR) and Ty Evans (5E - Fort Smith, AR) followed. Tyler Chambers (XXX - Welling, OK) was fourth ahead of Mark Mullins (89) in fifth.

The next A Feature on the track was the TSS Modifieds where Tyler Wolfe (4W - Fayetteville, AR) took home the big money as Chad Wheeler (889 - Muskogee, OK) and Steve Muilenburg (33 - Sparta, MO) were second and third. Jeremy Vaughn (8V - Pocola, OK) was fourth and Mike Cooke (7C - Community, AR) was fifth.

In the IMCA Modified A Feature, Tate Cole (89 - Muskogee, OK) claimed the trophy while Shannon Reheard (72 - Muskogee, OK) and Johnny Bone, Jr. (12 -Pea Ridge, AR) finished second and third respectively. Finishing fourth was Nick Lawrence (99 - Plainview, AR) ahead Zane Hunter (1/2 - Alma, AR) in fifth.

The final A Feature of the night, the 36th Annual Spooker and the 2015 season was the late model A Feature that was won by Shannon Scott (4 - Henryetta, OK). Friday night's A Feature winner, Jake Davis (7D - Hackett, AR) finsihed in second ahead of Raymond Merrill (12M - Sallisaw, OK). Eddie Martin (91 - Tahlequah, OK) and Justin Wells (98 - Aurora, MO) rounded out the top five.

Full results from nights two, three and four can be found by going to www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com/results and choosing the date and the class or by clicking on the More Results link of each class in the list on the results page.

Tri-State Speedway would like to say "THANK YOU" to all of the fans and drivers who came out to support us during the 36th Annual Spooker. Without you, there is no us. With 184 different cars taking on the famous high banks over four days, it definitely was an event to remember and experience.

We have a strong feeling that next year will be one of the best ever for the legendary track as it celebrates 46 consecutive years of racing in 2016.

Tri-State Speedway is pleased announce the release of their rules for the upcoming season.

The track , located in Pocola, OK, will remain sanctioned by IMCA for three of their six classes in 2016. The sanctioned classes will include the IMCA Stock Car (I-Stock), IMCA Sport Mods and IMCA Modifieds. Links to these rules are now available on the IMCA web site at www.IMCA.com or by clicking on the class rules on our page at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com. The IMCA Sport Mods will once again be a combined class of Northern and Southern cars.

In addition to the three IMCA classes, the track will also run Pure Stocks, Super Stocks and TSS Modifieds, which will follow the national USRA Modified rules, but is not a sanctioned class.

The 2016 Pure Stock rules have a few minor changes and can be downloaded for viewing and printing by clicking here: 2016 Pure Stock Rules

The 2016 Super Stock rules have a few changes and clarifications for the new eyar and can be downloaded for viewing and printing by clicking here: 2016 Super Stock Rules

The 2016 General Rules also will have a few minor clarifications on race procedures and will be available by clicking here: 2016 General Rules (when published shortly)

All of the class rules can be viewed and/or printed online from the Rules links.

2015 was a great first year for the Menasco family. There are plans for even more improvements to the facilities over the winter. Next year looks to be one of the best years ever at the legendary Tri-State Speedway, who will be celebrating 46 consecutive years of racing in 2016.

The 2015 Awards banquet is THIS Satuirday night, November 28th, 2015 at the Choctaw Casino Hotel in Pocola, Oklahoma at 7 PM.

Advance tickers are still avaialbe for a limited time for only $20. Please contact Dan King, Angela Dillard Bourland or Rob Nugent. Tickets at the door will be $25.

Not only will there be a great meal and awards for our Top 10 drivers, our champions and other awards, but there will also be door prizes, too. However, you have to be there to win them!

A BIG thanks goes out to all of our door prize sponsors.

Hooters
RockAuto.com
FedEx (Kinko's) Office
Ollie's Lumber Company
Speedway Motors
Harbor Freight
Spider Webb Farm Implements
Shinook racing Engines
Speedway Grille
Big Jake's Cattle Company
Lock Star Hair Studio
Xtreme Chassis
Jim & Kristy Philpot
Advance Auto Parts
The Mower Shop
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Traders Buy, Sell & Trade (Mike Allen)
Bricktown Brewery - Fort Smith
Wheeler Metals

All dates, sponsors and events are subject to change.
Other events and/or series and sponsors will be added as they are confirmed.

March 19 -  Car Show & Play Day *SUNDAY* - Click here for more information!
March 23, 25, 26 - RAINED OUT
March 30, 31, April 1 - 38th Annual Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger - Click here for more information!
April 8 - CLOSED
April 15 - Regular Point Races & Easter Bunny with free photos for the kids and Easter Egg Hunt – First night of point racing
April 22 - Regular Point Races
April 29 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
May 6 - 10th Annual Danny Martinez, Jr. Memorial Races & Law Enforcement/EMT/Firefighters Night
May 13 - Regular Point Races, $1,500 to win Enduro #1 plus Southern Outlaw Late Model Series
May 20 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
May 25, 26, 27, 28 – 1st Annual Super Stock Triple Threat Weekend featuring $3,000 to win/$300 to start each night
June 3 - CLOSED
June 10 - Regular Point Races plus Southern Outlaw Late Model Series
June 17 - BACA Kid's Night, Regular Point Races & Relay For Life Fundraiser - Super Stocks will be racing for pay only, no points.
June 24 - Regular Point Races
June 29, 30, July 1 - 46th Annual Firecracker Spectacular $4,000 to win Pure Stock & 5th Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial Races
July 8 - CLOSED
July 15 - Regular Point Races - Super Stocks will race for pay only
July 20, 21, 22 - $5,000 to win 19th Annual Super Stock Showdown presented by Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company - Click here for more information!
July 29 - CLOSED
August 5 – Annual Coca-Cola Summertime Classic - $30 per carload! - New USRA Modified pay goes into effect - Click here to see pay sheet
August 12 - CANCELLED DUE TO BLOWN TRANSFORMER
August 19 - CLOSED for vacation
August 26 - 9th Annual Tillman Evans Memorial Races plus $1,500 to win Enduro #2-  No IMCA Mods
August 31, September 1, 2 - USRA Modified Fall Classic presented by Bravado WIreless - Click here for more information!
September 9 -September Special - Week 1 -September to Remember $10,000 Championship + Powder Puff Racing - Click here for more information!
September 16 - September Special - Week 2 -September to Remember $10,000 Championship - Click here for more information!
September 23 –September Special - Week 3 -September to Remember $10,000 Championship - Click here for more information!
September 30 -September Special - Week 4 -September to Remember $10,000 Championship + Spooker Late Models! - Click here for more information!
October 7 - 47th Annual Points Championship Races
October 11, 12, 13, 14 - 38th Annual Spooker - $70,000+ up for grabs! Click here for more information!

With temperatures in the mid 90's in mid-October, night two of the 36th Annual Spooker at Tri-State Speedway got underway at 7:45 PM after hot laps took a little longer than normal and some last minute track prep was undertaken to try and battle the second consecutive day of 90+ degree temps.

After the invocation and National Anthem, heat racing for the 151 cars on hand got underway. Night two was round one qualifying for all six classes, with the top eight in passing points from the Super Stocks, Sport Mods, IMCA Mods and TSS Mods and the top ten in pasing points the Pure Stocks and IMCA Stocks locking into their respective A features.

In the Pure Stocks, the top ten were: Bobby Ward (33), Jessie Johnson (2), Wesley Bourne (5), Jesse Garner (2), Kyle McAllister (11K), Jack Kirby (7K), Dale Richardson 9Z28), Bobby Hunter (77B), Ethan Hunter (1/4) and Kendall Hasty (77H).

In the IMCA Stock Cars, the top ten were: Andrew Bohanan (33R), Dale Richardson (327), Mike Wiseman (DT1), Kyle Slader (18), Joshua Vaughn (77V), Kyle Stevens (25), Justin Johnson (55), Devon Johnson (2D), Cecil Hayes (11H) and Shannon Cox (75).

In the Sport Mods, the top eight were: Chris Hawkins (1XX), Steve Holzkamper (5), William Gould (60), Kayden Menasco (49), Kyle Slader (19), Cody Rongey (71), Logan Ellis (118) and Steve Muilenburg (33).

In the IMCA Modifieds, the top eight were: Dalton Clay (5*), Tate Cole (89), Van Gemmill (21), Johnny Bone, Jr. (12), Shannon Reheard (72), William Gould (60), Jake Davis (7) and Nick Lawrence (99).

In the Super Stocks, the top eight were: Cody Jones (92J), Brandon Henry (39), Heath Weston (64W), Tyler Chambers (XXX), Dylan Davlin (26D), Billy Wheeler (10-4), Jom Philpot (25) and Kyle Slader (19S).

In the TSS Modifieds, the top eight were: Chad Wheeler (89), Tyler Wolfe (4W), Andy Milliken (6M), Mitch Keeter (52), Brian Williams (26), Jeremy Vaughn (8V), Steve Muilenburg (33) and Kyle Ledford (75).

The remaining Pure Stocks and IMCA Stock Cars will run their qualifying B features on Friday night and will be lined up by their passing points from tonight. The top 12 cars will fall in behind the locked in ten cars from tonight. A last chance qualifier (LCQ) will be ran with the top two cars advancing to the back of the A main. The top ten cars from tonight, in these two classes, will redraw for their A main starting spots.

The remaining Sport Mods, IMCA Modifieds, Super Stocks and TSS Modifieds will redraw for heats on Friday night and repeat Thursday night's activbities with the top eight cars in passing points once again moving forward into Saturday night's A main in spots 9-16, The remaining eight spots will be made up of the top six from qualifying B features and two from the last chance qualifier (LCQ) on Saturday night rounding out the 24 car A main. As with the Friday night A mains, the top ten locked in cars in each of these classes will redraw for their A main starting positions.

In addition to all of that racing, Friday night will also feature a full late model show with heats and features.

Pit gates officially open at 4 PM on Friday with the grandstands opening at 5 PM. Racing is scheduled to start at 7 PM. Pit passes will be $35 and $20, while the grandstands will be $15, $13 and $8. 

While you are here Friday night, don't forget to get your limited edition 36th Annual Spooker shirts or hoodies. Some sizes and colors have already sold out. Also. be sure to get your advance tickets for the awards banquet, which is open to the public, in November for only $20 and be sure to stop by the RU Racing late model simulator to get your chance at winning $100 cold hard cash for the adult and $50 for the kid that can turn the fastest lap!

We will see YOU Friday night!

With temperatures more like what they are supposed to be in mid-October, night three of the 36th Annual Spooker at Tri-State Speedway got underway at 7:30 PM after hot laps took a little longer than normal due to the amount of cars and the addition of the late models.

After the invocation and National Anthem, heat racing got underway. Night three was round two of qualifying for four classes, with the top eight in passing points from the Super Stocks, Sport Mods, IMCA Mods and TSS Mods locking into their respective A features on Saturday night bejind night two qualifiers. There were also B Qualifiers for the Pure Stocks and the IMCA Stock Cars to determine where they started behind the night two qualifiers. 21 late models also joined us on night three for a complete show.

In the Sport Mods, the top eight from round two qualifying were: Steve Little (97S), Aaron Scroggins (1/4), Dean Green (28), Neil Johnston (17J), Robert Southerland (26H), Ryan Williams (25), Charlie Brummett (B12) and Caden Ellis (84).

In the IMCA Modifieds, the top qualifiers in round two were: Jason Payton (6), Roy Schaberg (7S), Randi Goins (51), Aaron Scroggins (1/4) and Lonny Flanagan (7F).

In the Super Stocks, the top eight in round two were: Mark Williams (89), Robert Knowles (44K), Neil Johnston (17), Ty Evans (5E), Grant Davis (1), H. Palmer (X-15), Andy Morris (127) and Jeff Metcalf (17M).

In the TSS Modifieds, the top eight from round two were: Mike Cook (7C), Gene Nicholas (11N), Brandon Hunter (1/4), Brent Holman (17), Lonnie Robins (X), Randy Henson (10H), Faustin Wilhite (F5) and George Martin (15M).

The Pure Stock A Feature had Dale Richardson (Z28 - Muskogee, OK) picking up the win ahead of Wesley Bourn (5 - Cameron, OK) and Jack Kirby (7K). The 2015 Tri-State Speedway Pure Stock track champion, Chris Perkins (88 - Rudy, AR) finished fourth while Daniel Tarkington (69 - Checotah, OK) rounded out the top five.

The IMCA Stock Car A Feature saw Dale Richardson (326 - Muskogee, OK) take home his second Spooker trophy of the event. Andrew Bohanan (33R - Stigler, OK) and Kyle Slader (18) were second and third ahead of Shannon Cox (75 - Greenwood, AR) and Kyle Stevens (25) in fourth and fifth.

The Friday night late model A Feature was won by Jake Davis (7D - Hackett, AR) ahead of Justin Wells (98 - Aurora, MO) and Cole Wells (10 - Aurora, MO). Eddie Martin (91 - Tahlequah, OK) picked up fourth ahead of Shannon Scott (4 - Henryetta, OK).

Full results from nights two and three can be found by going to www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com/results and choosing the date and the class or by clicking on the More Results link of each class in the list on the results page.

The top ten cars from the qualified 16 cars from night two and night three in the Sport Mods, Super Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and TSS Modifieds will redraw prior to their A feature on night four for their A main starting spots. The remaining eight cars needed to fill the 24 car starting field will ve from the best six cars ni their B Qualifiers and the top two car in their last chanve qualifier (LCQ), if needed, on night four.

In addition to all of that racing on night four,Saturday night will also feature another full late model show with heats and features, but paying more to win.

Pit gates officially open at 3 PM on Friday with the grandstands opening at 4 PM. Racing is scheduled to start at 6 PM. Pit passes will be $35 and $20, while the grandstands will be $15, $13 and $8. Be sure to note the earlier start time, bu one hour, so you don’t miss any of the action and to be sure you get a great seat. With the extra crowds expected, we are asking that you only bring stadium style chairs on Saturday night, Seating space will be limited and folding chairs will occupy too much space. We will allow folding chairs on the bottom few tows. We thank you in advance for following this request.

While you are here Saturday night, don't forget to get your limited edition 36th Annual Spooker shirts or hoodies. Some sizes and colors have already sold out. Also. be sure to get your advance tickets for the awards banquet, which is open to the public, in November for only $20 and be sure to stop by the RU Racing late model simulator to get your chance at winning $100 cold hard cash for the adult and $50 for the kid that can turn the fastest lap!

We will see YOU Saturday night!

The 2015 Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 28th, 2015. This year's event will be held at the Choctaw Casino & Hotel located in Pocola, OK at 7 PM.

Tickets are now on sale. Advance tickets are only $20 per person. They will be $25 per person at the door..The public is welcome to attend. For advance tickets, please contact Dan Kingm Angela Bourland or Rob Nugent.

ALL TOP 10 DRIVERS MUST ATTEND TO RECEIVE ANY AWARDS. They will not be available later.

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer

POCOLA, OK (October 3RD, 2015) – Last week’s prediction of the end of summer temps proved to be correct as it was in the mid 70’s at race time and dropped off to the mid 60’s after sunset. Once again, promoter Dan King and his track prep crew had a super smooth five lane track for racing.

The night kicked off after hot laps with trophy presentations and driver interviews for the previous week’s winners on the pass through in front of the grandstands followed by the invocation and a parade lap of the previous winners, as they presented the nation’s colors during the National Anthem.

Heat racing action for the 75 cars on hand was underway at 7:45 PM.

The intermission gave everyone a chance to stretch their legs and get some of the concession food, including $1 hot dogs and some walking tacos plus a Coca-Cola beverage to wash it all down with. It was fan appreciation night on Saturday night and quite a few drivers came up with their cars during intermission for autographs and photo taking with the fans. Several race fans and kids were also the lucky recipients free T-Shirts during the break in racing action.

TOP THREE

The Pure Stock “A” Feature hit the track first and Wesley Bourne (5 – Cameron, OK), took home the win as Ethan Hunter (1/4 – Alma, AR) crossed the line in second ahead of Austin Farnam (38J – Fort Smith, AR).

The IMCA Sport Mod A Feature saw Ken McCarty (1 - Rogers, AR) pick up his eighth win of the season as Logan Ellis (118) finished in second ahead of Jay Rierson (71 - Booneville, AR).

The IMCA (Factory) Stock A Feature saw Kris Vaughn (35 – Spiro, OK) picking up his second win of the season and two in a row ahead of a hard charging Justin Johnson (55 – Fort Smith, AR) and Shannon Cox (75 - Greenwood, AR).

The IIMCA Modifieds rolled out next for their A feature with Tate Cole (89 - Muskogee, OK) winning for the ninth time in 2015 while Johnny Bone, Jr. (12- Pea Ridge, AR) finished in second ahead of Jake Davis (7 – Hackett, AR).

The Super Stock A Feature saw Randy Moses, II (75 – Muskogee, OK), win his first feature of the season ahead of Grant Davis (1 – Tahlequah, OK) and Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK) who finished in second and third, respectively.

The TSS Modified A feature was up last with Tate Cole (89 – Muskogee, OK) taking home the checkers for the second time in the same night in front of Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) and Randy Henson (10H – Alma, AR) in third.

Complete race results, including heats, are availableby clickin gon the results link. Final 2015 point standings are available by clicking on the points link..

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Tri-State Speedway will return to action again on October 14TH, 2015 for the first night of four for the 36^th Annual Spooker. The 14TH will have free grandstand admission with qualifying action starting on the 15TH. Round two of qualifying, some features and a full late model show are on tap for the 16TH. Saturday night, the 17TH, will wrap up the annual event with a night full of feature racing and another full late model show. Full details can be found on our website and social media pages.

Pit gates will open at 3:00 PM with the grandstands opening at 5:00 PM. Hot laps will begin at 6:30 PM with pre-race ceremonies to follow and  green flag action at 7:00 PM. Hot laps and green flag will be one hour earlier on Saturday of the Spooker. Information on admission pricing and our complete 2015 racing schedule can always be found by clicking on the schedule link. 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!

The 2015 point season wrapped up this last Saturday night at the legendary Tri-State Speedway. Not only was it a great night of racing on the famous high banks, but two track championships came down to the last points race of the season to determine the champions.

14 year old Kayden Menasco secured the 2015 IMCA Sport Mod Track Championship with his fourth place finish, The ninth grader had three A Feature wins, 16 Top 5's, 18 Top 10's and an average feature finish of fourth on his way to the championship. Menasco also picked up the Oklahoma State IMCA Northern Sport Mod Championship for 2015.

Pocola, Oklahoma's own Jeremy Vaughn had to fight hard for the 2015 TSS Modified Track Championship. Vaughn entered the last points race of the season three points out of first place and only five points ahead of third place. At the end of the race, Jeremy's eighth place finish was enough for him to win the championship by a very slim two points. Over the season's A Features, Vaughn had only one win, six Top 5's, nine Top 10's and an average feature finisah of seventh.

Thanks to YOU, our fans, 2015 has been one of the most successful years at Tri-State Speedway!

We will be saying THANKS to YOU this coming Saturday night on October 3rd!

The PSRA Pure Stock Racing Association will be presenting ADDED MONEY in the Pure Stocks with a possible $500 to win!

To say thanks, this Saturday night only, ALL grandstand admission is ONLY $5 per person!

ALSO, the drivers will have their cars on display, signing autographs and passing out candy! This is your chance to meet the driver you have cheered for all season.

PLUS, there will be specials for our fans that only the fans in the stands this Saturday night wil lknow about!

We will see YOU this weekend! 

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer

POCOLA, OK (September 26TH, 2015) – I think we did it! I think we finally broke Mother Nature’s grip on summer and may have finally reached fall at the legendary high banks. Temperatures were in the mid 80’s at race time and quickly dropped off to the mid 70’s after sunset.

The night kicked off after hot laps with the invocation and a live rendition of the National Anthem.

Heat racing action for the 88 cars on hand was underway at 7:40 PM.

The intermission gave everyone a chance to stretch their legs and get some of the concession food, including some of the soon-to-be world famous Menasco BBQ, a walking taco and an ice-cold Coca-Cola beverage to wash it all down with. The trophy presentations for the previous week’s A feature winners (from September 12TH & 19TH, 2015) were up next with interviews, by Brian White, along with photo taking on the pass through in front of the grandstands. Several race fans and kids were also the lucky recipients of track giveaways, including free T-Shirts during the break in racing action

TOP THREE

The TSS Modified B Feature was up first after intermission and saw Ryan Taylor (1T – Muldrow, OK) take the win over Brandon Hunter (1/4 – Alma, AR) and Wayne Brooks (23G).

The Pure Stock “A” Feature were next and the 2015 Pure Stock Track Champion, Chris Perkins (88 – Rudy, AR), took home the win as JP Harris (00 – Bella Vista, AR) crossed the line in second ahead of Junior Grim (16 – Pocola, OK).

The IMCA Sport Mod A Feature saw Neil Johnston (17J – Fort Smith, AR) pick up his first win, in this class, as Logan Ellis (118) finished in second ahead of ken McCarty (1- Rogers, AR). The point leader coming into the last night of racing, Kayden Menasco (49 – Dora, AR), was able to close out the race with a strong top five finish and secure the 2015 IMCA Sport Mod Track Championship, as well as the Oklahoma State Championship.

The IMCA (Factory) Stock A Feature saw Kris Vaughn (35 – Spiro, OK) picking up his first win of the season ahead of Cecil Hayes (11H – Pocola, OK) and Jerome Heinrich (4+4 – Huntsville, AR).

The IIMCA Modifieds rolled out next for their A feature with Van Gemmill (21 –Ponca City, OK) winning for the fourth time in 2015 while Tate Cole (89 – Fort Gibson, OK) finishing in second ahead of previous winner, Jake Davis (7 – Hackett, AR).

The Super Stock A Feature saw the 2015 Super Stock Track Champion, Neil Johnston (17 – Fort Smith, AR), win his 10^th feature in this class. Three time defending track champion, Dylan Davlin (26D – Shady Point, OK), and Kyle Slader (19S – Muskogee, OK) finished in second and third, respectively.

The TSS Modified A feature was up last with Chad Wheeler (88 – Muskogee, OK) taking home the checkers in front of Brent Holman (17 – Rogers, AR) and Mike Cook (7C – Community, AR) in third. In the closest point championship battle, Brandon Hunter (1/4 – Alma, AR) had to come through the B Feature and outran Jeremy Vaughn (8V – Pocola, OK) by three positions. With the point leader coming into the night, Jamie Hibbs (109 – Choctaw, OK) spinning early in the race, the championship was down to Vaughn and Hunter. Hunter entered the night five points behind Vaughn but was only able to make up three of them. Vaughn’s eighth place finish was enough to secure him the 2015 TSS Modified Track Championship.

After the race program, the second $2,000 to win, 100 lap Enduro was held. Brian White (Mountainburg, AR) picked up the win ahead of Jeremy Wilson (Humboldt, KS) and Alan Crawford (Enid, OK). The full results from this event will be posted in a separate article next week.

Complete race results, including heats, are available on the Results link. Current point standings are available by clicking on the Points link..

NEXT TIME

Tri-State Speedway will return to action again on October 3RD, 2015 with another night of racing in all six classes. It will be Fan Appreciation Night with several activities throughout the night and discounted grandstand admission. All grandstand tickets will only be $5!

 Pit gates will open at 4:00 PM with the grandstands opening at 5:00 PM. Hot laps will begin at 7 PM with pre-race ceremonies to follow and  green flag action at 7:30 PM. Information on admission pricing and our complete 2015 racing schedule can always be found by clickong on the Schedule link  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!

Two more 2015 track championships were decided this past weekend. Chris Patterson (48) picked up the Factory/IMCA Stock track championship will young Zane Hunter (1/2) secured the IMCA Modified championship.

Patterson picked up 16 Top Ten feature finishes, 11 Top Five feature fnishes and won four A Features on his way to securing the champtionship and an average feature finishing positions of 4th.. With only one point race remaining in the season, with a possible 40 point gain, Chris cannot be caught,

Hunter picked up 14 Top Ten finishes and five Top Fives to lock up the track championship. With only point race remaining in the season, with a possible 40 point gain, Zane cannot be caught heading into the last points race with a 65 point lead.

Congratulations to these two fine drivers on their achievements this year at Tri-State Speedway.

Two more championships will be decided on the final night of point racing on September 26th. In the IMCA Sport Mods, 14 year old Kayden Menasco (49) will enter the night with a 13 point lead over veteran driver, Ken McCarty (1). In the TSS Modifieds, Jamie Hibbs (109) enters the night just three points ahead of Jeremy Vaughn (8) and only eight points ahead of Brandon Hunter (1/4) in third. Both classes have a possible 40 point gain.

Rob Nugent, Track Announcer

POCOLA, OK (September 19TH, 2015) –Mother Nature did not give up her summer to easily with temperatures in the mid 90’s all week and a chance of rain on both Friday night and mid-day on Saturday. But, as a lot of things work out, no rain fell and the temperatures were in the lower 80’s at race time with the racing surface once again in tip top shape.

The night kicked off with the trophy presentations for the previous week’s A feature winners (from September 5TH & 12TH, 2015) with interviews, by Michelle Walker, and photo taking on the pass through in front of the grandstands. This was followed with the invocation and the previous week’s winner’s parade lap presenting the nation’s colors during the National Anthem.

Heat racing action for the 89 cars on hand, including 29 sprint cars from the AmeriFlex Hose Oil Capital Racing Series (OCRS) got underway at 7:35 PM. Two OCRS Sprint Car B feature’s, won by Robert Sellers (4X) and Glen Passmore (69) were also ran before intermission.

The intermission gave everyone a chance to stretch their legs and get some of the concession food, including some of the soon-to-be world famous Menasco smoked bologna and an ice-cold Coca-Cola beverage to wash it all down with. Several race fans and kids were also the lucky recipients of track giveaways, including free T-Shirts and free tickets, during the intermission from Brian White.

The IMCA (Factory) Stock took to the track first for their A Feature after intermission with Shannon Cox (75 – Greenwood, AR) picking up his second win of the season ahead of Jay Anderson (36 – Springdale, AR) and Cecil Hayes (11H – Pocola, OK). Chris Patterson (48 – Muldrow, OK) was also able to lock up the 2015 Track Championship for his class.

The IMCA Sport Mods were up next where Cody Rongey (71 – Booneville, AR) took home the A feature win for the third time in 2015 as Kayden Menasco (49 – Dora, AR) crosses the stope in second ahead of Logan Ellis (118). The 2015 Track Championship for this class will come down to the final points race on September 26TH with a young versus experienced showdown as 14 year old Kayden Menasco (49 – Dora, AR) will enter the night with  a slim 14 point advantage over veteran driver Ken McCarty (1 – Rogers, AR) and a possible 40 points available.

 The IIMCA Modifieds rolled out next for their A feature third with Jake Davis (7 – Hackett, AR) winning for the second time in 2015 while Johnny Bone, Jr. (12 – Pea Ridge, AR) finished ahead of H. Palmer (X-15 – Muldrow, OK) in third. Zane Hunter’s (1/2 – Alma, AR) tenth place finish was good enough to lock him to claim the 2015 Track Championship for his class.

Up next were the AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories Oil Capital Racing Series (OCRS) Sprint Cars for their 25 lap A Feature. The race was only slowed by one red flag that involved several sprinters tangling off of Turn 4 and a late race red flag for Sean McClelland (1). McClelland, who was alert and responsive, would be taken from his car with a shoulder injury that required transport to an area hospital for X-rays. The race ended with Zach Chappell (50Z) taking his first OCRS win over Mike Goodman (4AM) and Johnny Kent (55). Complete results for the OCRS cars can be found by going to their website at www.OCRSRacing.com..

The TSS Modified A feature was up last with Andy Milliken (6M – Greenwood, AR) picking up his third feature win of the season over Zane Hunter (7H – Alma, AR) and Randy Henson (10H – Alma, AR). The 2015 Track Championship will come down to the racing on September 26TH as only eight points separate third from first with a possible 40 points available for the win. Will it be points leader, Jamie Hibbs (109 – Choctaw, OK) or Jeremy Vaughn (8V – Pocola, OK) who is just three points behind or maybe Brandon Hunter (1/4 – Alma, AR), in third,  who is only eight points away from the Track Championship?

Complete race results, including heats, are available by clicking on the Results link. Current point standings are also available by clicking on the Points link.

Tri-State Speedway will return to action again on September 26TH, 2015 with another night of racing in all six classes plus the second $2,000 to win, 100 lap Enduro. The entry fee is only $50 and almost anyone can enter. This is a race designed for the public to get involved in. Check out the rules at www.Tri-StateSpeedway.com/enduro-rules.

Pit gates will open at 4:00 PM with the grandstands opening at 5:00 PM. Hot laps will begin at 7 PM with pre-race ceremonies to follow and  green flag action at 7:30 PM. Information on admission pricing and our complete 2015 racing schedule can always be found on our website by clickin gon the Schedule link  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!