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2003 Tri County Motor Speedway Tentative Schedule |
April 4th Cars Plus Night, USAR
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Last car running at Tri-County Racetrack will take home $2,000
It is that time again when Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, NC holds one of the most unique events in the country. It’s demolition derby time, run like no other track in the nation runs one.
Sunday October 5 Track officials have the cars draw for position, then line them up for a 20-lap dash for $500. Then the real excitement starts. The event then becomes a crash-bang-slam fest with the last car running taking home $2,000. Any car stopped over five minutes will be disqualified and listed out of the derby. To keep the action going, cars must make contact at least once every five minutes or they will be disqualified. The 20-lap race and demolition derby will only be stopped if there is a complete track blockage or if there is a fire in one of the vehicles.
The derby usually draws one of the biggest crowds of the year to watch anywhere from 20 to 30 stock mid to full-size cars and station wagons maneuver around the three-eights mile clay oval in quest of the $2,000 winner takes all purse. A number of track regulars from all six classes have entered this fun show in the past.
Also on the schedule will be a 20-lap Modified Hobby race to be staged before the derby. The pit gate will open at 10 a.m., grandstands at noon, and racing at 2 p.m.
Demolition Derby
A. Everything must be stock
B. Rollbar overhead and in driver and passenger door. No front hoop
C. No bumper or radiator bracing.
D. Locked rear-end permitted.
E. No tube-type headers.
F. All glass removed and doors must be bolted or welded.
G. Seat belts and 2 shoulder harnesses required.
H. Must have a fire extinguisher.
I. Number must be on top and both sides of the car, 18" tall.
J. Fuel cell permitted for safety.
K. Stock type tires not over 8".
L. ANY CAR STOPPED OVER FIVE MINUTES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
M. No spin-out rules apply.
N. Only mid to full-size cars and station wagons allowed. NO VANS OR PICKUP
TRUCKS.
O. Any car leaving the track at any time for any reason during the race
will be eliminated.
P. MUST MAKE CONTACT AT LEAST ONCE EVERY FIVE (5) MINUTES.
Johnny Chastain Powers Way To Jacky Jones $2000 Win
On Fan Appreciation Night, Johnny Chastain blew away the competition
in the Jacky Jones Race 4 Literacy 40-lap Special. Starting on the pole
with a 13.527 clocking, Chastain jumped to the lead in Randall Twiggs
powerful Chevy and held on for a ten-car lead most of the night. Chastain
picked up $2000 for his flag to flag win.
A strong battle between Russell Thomas, Shawn Chastain, Shane Tankersley,
Barry Rogers, Kip Cochran, Hot Rod Lamance, Royce Bray and Chuck Southard
was action packed as the top ten finishers in the 16-car field battled
for position all night.
The track was fast with 10 cars qualifying in the 13-second range on the
3/8s high-banked clay oval. Chastain picked up a $250 bonus from Murphy
Glass and Mirror for his fast time of the night. Thomas, Tankersley and
S. Chastain were all just a fraction behind J. Chastain in a bid for the
bonus.
The fast six qualifiers raced in the Murphy Pizza Hut Dash For Cash, which
saw two restarts, one of them putting the front row of Doug English and
Johnny Russell to the rear of the field. S. Chastain and J. Chastain held
off the challenge of Tankersley, English, Russell and Rogers in that order.
S. Chastain picked up $500 for the 10-lap event.
Peachtree driver Jamie Oliver picked up the $600 win in only the second
run in his new Limited Sportsman racer. Jonathan Davenport, Danny Ledford,
Galen Robinson and Ellis Parker rounded out the top five. Action in the
feature was crowd-pleasing as 18 cars started the feature.
Blue Rider driver Tim Cochran who finished second protested apparent Modified
Hobby winner Arlen Ledford. When Ledford elected not to tear down, the
win went to Cochran and moved the remaining drivers up one spot. Jason
Payne, Brandon Dills, Mark Hedden and Jason Mingus rounded out the top
five.
Peachtree’s Michael Anderson made it to victory lane for the first
time this year as he held off several challenges from Roy E. Lynch, Tracy
Dockery, Stacey White and William Wrenn. Points leader Robby Roxbury took
a big hit in the points when he lost a drive shaft and finish dead last
in the feature.
Hayesville’s Jeremy Cross won for the eighth straight time in the
Modified Pony feature and moved two points out of second place in the
points, Jadrien Beaver was second. Brian "Big Mac" McDonald
wrapped up the points championship with his third place finish. Even if
he didn’t show up at next week’s season final, he can’t
be passed. Tommie Lovato was fourth with Roger Beaver taking fifth. The
Stock Pony feature was won by Morganton’s Kevin Sutton. Rounding
out the top five were Justin Woodard, Justin Thomas, Justin Deaver and
Greg Sudderth.
Next week ends the 2003 season at Tri-County Racetrack
with a big fireworks show along with a full racing program. The popular
demolition derby will be held in October.
Jackie Jones Race 4 Literacy 40 set for August 23 at Tri-County
BRASSTOWN, N.C. - Tri-County Race Track officials have announced that the Race 4 Literacy 40 presented by Jackie Jones Dodge Ford and GM dealerships will be held on the third-mile oval in Brasstown, N.C. on Saturday August 23.
Tri-County Race Track working in conjunction with Tri-County Community College will bring awareness to the North Carolina state literacy campaign as well as raise money for this project. The area Jackie Jones GM, Ford and Dodge dealerships will present the 40 lap $2,000 to win Super Late Model event.
Additional awards and races include the Pizza Hut of Murphy, N.C. Dash for Cash and the Murphy Glass and Mirror Pole Award. The Dash for Cash will take the top six qualifiers in a 10-lap $500 winner take all event. The night's fast qualifier will receive $250 and an additional $100 for a new track record.
"We have had such great support for the area fans, drivers and businesses since we reconfigured and reopened the track in 2002 we have been looking at a way to say thank you," said Tri-County Race Track promoter Phil Evans. "This event will not only raise awareness and money for the Race 4 Literacy it will also give the fans that have given us such great support a special night. With all the community involvement and sponsorship help we are able to put on this event without raising ticket prices. We are looking forward to having everyone come out for what will surely become an annual event."
A full slate of regular racing in Sportsman, Modified Hobby, Street Hobby, Modified and Street Pony divisions will also be on the card. This combined with a number of visiting dignitaries, special guests, contests and prizes being given away will add spice to this special event.
Pit gates open at 4 PM, grandstands at 5PM with racing beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors with 12 and under free. Pit passes are $20.00. There are no driver entry fees for this event.
For more information and or directions to the track contact Tri-County Race Track at 828-837-3851, email bob@latemodel.com or visit www.tricountyracetrack .com/
Rock Harris Wins Coca Cola 100 at Tri County Motor Speedway
HUDSON, NC – Veteran driver Rock Harris held off Jamie Yelton to win the Coca Cola 100 Friday night at Tri County Motor Speedway. The win during the special event also put Harris into the lead of the point standings for the Tucson Late Model division at the track. Chris Chapman followed in third with Andy Loden and Stephen Wallace completing the top-five.
John Michalowski entered the night as the point leader but fell out early due to mechanical problems which gave Harris the opportunity to move ahead in the standings.
Dustin Coonfield won the Modified feature with Jeff Hagaman and Monty Cox each taking a win in the Super Sport double-header.
COCA COLA 100 RESULTS
Rock Harris
Jamie Yelton
Chris Chapman
Andy Loden
Stephen Wallace
Kevin Leicht
Jackie Workman
John Reynolds
Chase Pistone
Josh Goble
Drew Adkins
Stephen Woody
Larry Beaver
Dexter Canipe, Jr.
Shannon Gonce
Eugene Norton
Gary Travis
Jackie Buckner
Glenn Hoyle, Jr.
Kenny Campbell
Kyle Broadbent
John Michalowski
Jay Gerst
MODIFIED RESULTS
Dustin Coonfield
Billy Greene
Tom Buzze
Kent Peckman
Jerry Van Horn
Jeremy Williamson
Kenny Wilson
David Green
Sam Beam
SUPER SPORT RACE #1
Jeff Hagaman
Monty Cox
Marshall Sutton
Kevin Dill
Mark Livingston
Dewayne Barrett
Donnie Harmon
Eric Greene
Trevor Weldon
Donnie Buckner
Jon Waterhouse
Bobby Sutton
Jarred Broadbent
Russell Goforth
SUPER SPORT RACE #2
Monty Cox
Jeff Hagaman
Marshall Sutton
Dewayne Barrett
Mark Livingston
Kevin Dill
Donnie Harmon
Trevor Weldon
Donnie Buckner
Eric Greene
Jon Waterhouse
Bobby Sutton
Jarred Broadbent
Russell Goforth
Bigger is better for Johnny Chastain for 5th win of the year
When car owner Randall Twiggs put in what he called the big motor in Johnny Chastain’s racecar, Johnny knew he had the horses to put him back to the point of the highly competitive Super Late Model division. Chastain started the season with an all aluminum 700-horsepower Steve Allen Chevy motor, but it broke a couple races in the season. With it fixed and back in the car, Chastain set low time of 13.684, took the lead on the first lap, and the Murphy racer never looked back, going from flag to flag for the win.
Action was close through the rest of the pack as Morganton’s Russell Thomas and Blue Ridge ace Rodney Weeks ran side by side through most of the 30-lap event with Thomas edging Weeks at the finish line for second. Barry Rogers, Kip Cochran, David Killian, “Bean Flipper” Barnett, Kevin Bradshaw and Danny Byers rounded out the field.
Hayesville’s Danny Ledford and Peachtree’s Jamie Oliver battled each other through the night in the Limited Sportsman feature with Ledford recording his 9th win of the season. Following Ledford and Oliver across the stripe were Ellis Parker, Todd Manners and Marvin Allen.
Michael Barnett fought his way through the 15-car Modified Hobby field to take his second win of the season, just ahead of Copperhill, TN’s Ryan Stillwell in a very action packed race. Perry Graves placed third ahead of David Conley and Tim Cochran. Cochran moved two points ahead of Arlan Ledford in the battle for the points championship, when Ledford cut a tire and finished eighth.
Blairsville’s Tracy Dockery battled Street Hobby points leader Robby Roxbury lap after lap, crossing the finish line half a car-length ahead for the win. Rounding out the top five were Michael Anderson, Stacey White and Roy E. Lynch.
Six wins in a row was what Hayesville’s Jeremy Cross accomplished Saturday night in the Modified Pony main event. “Big Mac” McDonald held on to the points lead with a second place finish, followed by Roger Beaver, Jadrien Beaver and Tommy Lovato.
The largest field of the season showed up at Tri-County in the Stock Pony class, as 20 of the four cylinder racers started the 20-lap feature. After three restarts and half a dozen cars heading to the pits, the race settled down to a hard fought event between Justin Woodard from Sylva, NC, Kevin Sutton, Justin Deaver, Derrick Stillwell and Greg Carpenter, who all finished in that order.
Harris Holds On For Win at Tri County Motor Speedway
Full Night of Racing Featured Six Winners
HUDSON, NC – Rock Harris was able to hold off a hard-charging John Michalowski, Jr. Friday night to win the 50-lap feature for the Tucson Late Models at Tri County Motor Speedway. The win came in front of a large crowd at the speedway for its annual Fan Appreciation Night at the speedway.
Michalowski followed in second with Dexter Canipe, Jr. in third. Jamie Yelton finished fourth with Dennis Gallion completing the top-five.
“It is great to get a win anytime here at Tri County,” said Harris. “I just want to thank all the guys on the crew for their support and all of the fans who came out here tonight. It is always fun to race in front of big crowds.”
The win was the third of the year for Harris as he pulls to within eight points of Michalowski in the chase for the track championship. A total of 27 Tucson Late Models competed in the race Friday night with 11 cars involved in an accident in turn one on lap 2.
Tim Canipe outdistanced Waylon Flynn to win his third mini stock race of the season. Hank Hefner finished third with Randy Canipe and Charlie Neil finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.
Marshall Sutton won the J & J Sandblasting Street Stock race over David Smith. Jesse LeFevers finished third while Chuck Suddreth and Jody Mitchem completed the top-five.
Jeff Hagaman won the Super Sport race with Tom Buzze winning the Modified feature. Joey Logano won the Allison Legacy Series 50-lap feature race.
RESULTS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT
Tuscon Late Models 50 Lap Feature Results
Rock Harris
John Michalowski, Jr.
Dexter Canipe, Jr.
Jamie Yelton
Dennis Gallion
Chris Chapman
Jackie Workman
Stephen Wallace
Loren Lanter
Andy Loden
Jay Gerst
Steven Woody
Gary Travis
Nathan Dellinger
Glenn Hoyle, Jr.
Drew Adkins
Rick Roberts
Kevin Leicht
Josh Goble
Dan Browder
Shannon Gonce
John Reynolds
Eugene Norton
Tim Weaver
Brandon Cox
Chris Russell
Mini Stock Results
1. Tim Canipe
2. Waylon Flynn
3. Hank Hefner
4. Randy Canipe
5. Charlie Neil
6. Scott Whittington
7. Ricky Dennie
8. Stephen Wilson
9. Ken Hamby
10. Rob Lewis
11. Tony Franklin
12. Matt Weaver
13. Shawn Lingerfelt
Kyle Broadbent Super Sports Results
1. Jeff Hagaman
2. Kevin Dill
3. Marshall Sutton
4. Mark Livingston
5. Donnie Buckner
6. Donnie Harmon
7. Sonny Thompson
8. Jon Waterhouse
9. Eric Green
10. Jared Broadbent
11. Monty Cox
12. DeWayne Barrett
J & J Sandblasting Street Stocks Results
1. Marshall Sutton
2. David Smith
3. Jesse LeFevers
4. Chuck Suddreth
5. Jody Mitchem
6. Jamie Mitchem
7. David Manis
8. Blane Huffman
9. Kevin Eby
10. Jeff Campbell
11. Mike Hatton
12. David Triplett
13. Bernard Clower
14. Michael Pitman
Modified Results
1. Tom Buzze
2. Chris Elliott
3. Dustin Coonfield
4. Kent Peckham
5. Kenny Wilson
6. Billy Green
Allison Legacy Series Results
1. Joey Lagano
2. Mark Howard
3. Derrick Lee
4. Danny Keaton
5. Kenny Allison
6. Jonathan Kornegay
7. Justin South
8. Mike Hampton
9. Will Jackson
10. Adam Taylor
11. Scott Lail
12. Michael Jobe
13. Joey Denneweitz
Its that Ford again in victory lane at Tri-County
Since a couple years ago when Cleveland, GA’s Barry Rogers became the first Ford driver to win a feature at Tri-County Racetrack in about 15-years, he has been a frequent visitor to the 3/8’s mile high-banked clay oval’s victory lane. After three straight victories, then sitting out last week’s race with a broken lifter, Rogers returned to take his fourth win of the year.
Rogers set fast time of the night on the tacky track with a 13.626 clocking, just ahead of Murryville, GA’s Jeff Weber who turned 13.784. Johnny Chastain, Bobby Panter and Franklin, NC’s Joey McCoy, in his first visit to Tri-County this year, also dipped into the 13’s during qualifying.
At the drop of the green, Rogers took the lead, with Weber and Chastain battling for second. As Rogers took a 10-car lead, Weber and Chastain dueled door-to-door for 22-laps with Panter and McCoy just car-lengths behind them. Chastain moved under Weber on the bottom of turn three with eight laps to go and set sail after Rogers. Chastain was hoping for a caution as he was cutting the distance between him and the leader, but ran out of laps and settled for a strong second place finish. Weber, McCoy, Panter, Rodney Weeks, Bear Patterson, Alton Crisp, Bennie Davis, Jeff Helton and Danny Byers rounded out the field. Multi-time track champion Joe Barnett, in his first race in two years, had problems during hot laps and could not start the feature.
Tiger, GA’s Wesley English put a stop to Danny Ledford’s Limited Sportsman streak as he lead the 20-lap feature, just inches ahead of Ledford who came in second. Blue Ridge’s Todd Manners had one of his strongest runs of the year and took third place ahead of Marvin Allen and Joey Singleton.
Peachtree driver Michael “Spankey” Barnett came back from a second place finish last week that was disqualified because of running an unapproved tire, to rebound with a win in the Modified Hobby feature over Tim Cochran, Arlan Ledford, Brandon Dills and Chris Raper. Robby Roxbury took his second Street Hobby win in a row when fellow Blairsville driver Roy E. Lynch blew his motor in a spectacular fiery explosion on the 12th lap just in front of him. Michael Anderson, Danny Owens, William Wrenn and Raymond Wrenne filled out the top five.
Jeremy Cross made it four Modified Hobby wins in a row as he passed and then held off the newly married Jadrien Beaver, formerly Barnett. “Big Mac” McDonald took third followed by Tommy Lovato and Gary Jenkins. Marble, NC driver Jamie Newton took his Mustang to victory in the Stock Pony feature as he held off the challenge of points leader Justin Deaver to win by a car length. Derrick Stillwell was third followed by Ricky Walker and Kevin Sutton.
After repeated attempts to get the drivers to calm down their style of driving in the two-man Cruiser races, track officials announced they will discontinue the class the rest of the season. “It got too much like a demolition derby every week, so we will discontinue it,” said track promoter Phil Evans. Danny Ledford and Tom Wright were the winners Saturday night over Roger Beaver and James Queen.
Panter wins when Chastain blows with three laps to go
In a night of attrition at Tri-County Racetrack Saturday night in the Super Late Model feature, Blairsville’s Bobby was one of the last men standing. The 30-lap main event started with pole setter Johnny Chastain taking the lead on the 10-car field as Panter and Danny Byers battled for second. Byers pulled a classic slide job on Panter in the second turn and set sail after Chastain. When Byers had mechanical problems and pulled into the pits, Panter and Blue Ridge’s Rodney Weeks were staging a door-to-door battle for second.
Chastain was walking away with the race when on lap 27, smoke then fire erupted under the hood of the Randall Twiggs black number 00 Monte Carlo bringing out the caution. With fifth place finisher Lee Collenbock, sixth place Byers, seventh place Bear Patterson, eighth place Bennie Davis, ninth place Kevin Bradshaw and tenth place Barry Rogers already in the pits, it was a three lap shoot-out between Panter, Weeks and Alton Crisp. On the final lap, Panter pulled a car length ahead to take the win over Weeks and Crisp in that order. Chastain was credited with fourth and still holds the points lead over Rogers.
It was all Danny Ledford’s show in the Limited Sportsman race, as the Hayesville driver was fast qualifier and led the caution free 20-lap feature from flag to flag for his seventh win of the year. Jamie Oliver was second, followed by Wesley English, Marvin Allen and Todd Manners.
Copperhill, TN driver Ryan Stillwell took his first win of the season in the Modified Hobby main event. When Michael Barnett, who finished second was found to have a tire that was not allowed, he was disqualified and Tim Cochran, Preston Graves, Arlan Ledford and Jamie Parker all moved up in the top five. In the most exciting race of the night, Robby Roxbury and Jim Exum rubbed bumpers and fenders for 20-laps with Roxbury squeezing out the win over Exum, Roy Lynch, Johnny Burnett and William Wrenn in the Street Hobby feature.
It was three wins in a row for Hayesville’s Jeremy Cross in the Modified Pony race as Andrews B.G. Thompson, Brian McDonald, Roger Beaver and Tommie Lovato rounded out the top five. The Stock Pony feature saw Eddie Lockaby take another win followed by Justin Deaver, James Smith, Justin Thomas and Justin Guffey.
Tom Wright and Danny Ledford won the Cruiser feature followed by the team of Roger Beaver and James Queen.
Three times for Rogers as Chastain's luck goes sour
Barry Rogers was good and both lucky Saturday night at Tri-County Racetrack
in the super late model feature. With a second fastest time of 14.058
to Shawn Chastain’s 13.963 clocking, Rogers at the drop of the green
flag found himself trailing S. Chastain around the fast high-banked 3/8’s
oval. Going into turn three, Chastain came to a quick stop as the car
quit. Rogers then took the lead chased by Johnny Chastain. Lap after lap
Chastain tried high then low in an effort to get by the Ford Taurus of
Rogers. Going into turn three of the 28th lap, Chastain made an inside
move on Rogers to take the lead as the white flag was waved. A six-car
crash at the start-finish line brought out the caution, and after the
track was cleared, the restart went back to the last completed lap which
put Rogers back into the lead.
As the cars were getting set to take the restart, the right rear tire
came off of Chastain’s Monte Carlo putting him out of the chase.
Russell Thomas then took over second place, followed by David Killian
who had a strong third place finish despite driving with a broken left
leg. Bennie Davis, Bear Patterson, Kevin Bradshaw, Rodney Weeks, J. Chastain,
Jeff Helton and Gabe Wilson rounded out the top-ten.
The limited sportsman saw a 17-car field start the race with Jonathan
Davenport sitting on the inside pole, with Jamie Oliver on the outside.
Oliver took the lead on the first lap and held it until eight laps later,
Danny Ledford got past him in lapped traffic. Davenport, Oliver and Wesley
English battled each other as they chased Ledford only inches behind for
second place. Davenport had problems and went to the pits as the race
settled down to a finish showing Ledford, Oliver, English, Trigg Parris
and Sam Parris filling the top five spots.
Blue Ridge’s Tim Cochran made his first ever trip to Tri-County’s
victory lane when he edged out Perry Graves, Clinton Raper, Chris Thompson
and Arlan Ledford for the modified hobby race. In an action packed feature
that saw one car climb the wall then return to ram the car that he felt
put him there, Roy Lynch managed to return to victory lane. Johnny Burnett,
Stacy White, Robby Roxbury and Jim Exum rounded out the top five.
Jeremy Cross won in the modified pony main event for the second week in
a row. Cross seems to make it hard on himself as last week he had to come
from the back of the pack , and then this week once again fell to the
back on a near spin, only to fight back and move ahead of Brian "Big
Mac" McDonald, Roger Beaver, Jadrien Barnett and Tommie Lovato in
that order. Brasstown and Tri-County Racetrack neighbor Greg Sudderth
made the short tow to win his first ever feature in the stock pony race.
Kevin Sutton was leading coming to the checkers when his motor quit and
Sudderth edged him by a couple inches. Jamie Newton, Mike Beck and Eddie
Lockaby round out the top five spots.
In one of the better cruiser races of the year, it was once again Danny
Ledford and Tom Wright winners, but not without a battle. Bobby Norris
and Jack Kendrix took the lead but fell to the wayside with suspension
problems. Eddie and Wendell Beaver then took the lead and held off a fierce
duel with Ledford and Wright until the Beaver car broke. Shannon Jones
and Bo McClure then took over second place followed by Steve Beaver and
James Queen for third.
Chastain and Russell battle brings crowd to their feet at Tri-County
Johnny Chastain and Russell Thomas brought the crowd to their feet close to a dozen times in the 30-lap super late model feature at Tri-County Racetrack Saturday night. Russell set fast time at 13.795 with Chastain second fastest time at 13.925. Russell chose the outside lane and took the lead for a couple laps, and then Chastain passed him and led for a couple laps. Then it was Thomas who was running the top groove once again regaining the lead. Thomas and Chastain ran inches apart for over 20-laps, with Chastain racing on the bottom groove, moving up to the driver’s door of Thomas lap after lap. With one lap to go, the caution flag came out, making the race a green-white-checkered flag event. As the two set sail, Chastain once again worked his way to the inside of Thomas, and down the last 100 feet of the track took the lead and win by inches. As Chastain went around the track for a victory lap with his hand held out the window waving to the crowd, they gave both drivers a standing ovation. Barry Rogers finished third, followed by Rodney Weeks, Danny Byers, Bennie Davis, Kevin Bradshaw, Glen “Bean Flipper” Barnett and Chris Stewart.
The 12-car limited sportsman feature was just as exciting as the super late model race, as Danny Ledford and Jonathan Davenport raced door-to-door for the first half of the 20-lap event. After the caution fell for a spinning car, on the restart, Davenport managed to get under Ledford and took the lead until Ledford’s car slid into Davenport, causing Davenport to spin and when another car slid into his car, Davenport cut a tire and had to go to the pits. Ledford had to go to the rear of the pack, and Jamie Oliver took over the lead and went on to win his first feature of this season. Galen Robinson, Ledford and Kenny Barrett filled the top five spots.
Chip Parker finally had his motor stay together and took the modified hobby feature over Arlan Ledford, Jamie Parker, Nathan McNabb and Ryan Mashburn. Robby Roxbury won the street hobby feature. Michael Anderson worked his way through the 16-car field to finish second. Johnny Burnett took third, Roy Lynch, fourth, and Tracy Dockery was fifth.
Jeremy Cross visited victory lane again as he won the modified pony main event. Brian McDonald took second, followed by Chris Davenport, Tommie Lovato and Gary Jenkins. Justin Deaver was the stock pony winner as 15-cars were entered in the race. Ricky Walker ran second, with Derrick Stillwell, Eddie Lockaby and Greg Sudderth rounding out the top five. Tom Wright and Danny Ledford won the cruiser feature with Hank Jones and Danny Cordin taking second. The new team of Eddie Green and James Queen took third.
Tri County Race Track Rained Out
BRASSTOWN, N.C. - Tri County Race Track officials have cancelled tonight's racing do to wet grounds and continued rain.
"Actually we have been lucky this season and have not had the weather problems that have plagued a lot of other tracks around the country," said Tri County promoter Phil Evans. " We will crank it back up next week with a full racing program."
Tri County Race Track, located in Brasstown, N.C., is a third-mile clay oval that runs on Saturday nights from May through September. For more information call the track at 828-835-3881 or visit www.tricountyracetrack.com/
John Michalowski Awarded Win
HUDSON, NC – John Michalowski, Jr. became the second different winner in as many races in 2003 on K & S Auto Sales Night at Tri County Motor Speedway. A field of 25 Tucson Late Models started the race for the second week in a row and featured a side-by-side battle to the finish. Andy Loden edged Michalowski at the line by less than a car length but later failed post-race technical inspection.Rock Harris followed last week’s win with a second-place running and Mark Setzer finished third. Jacky Workman and Johnny Reynolds finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Waylon Flynn won his second consecutive Mini Stock race. A.J. Sanders followed in second and Greg Butcher finished third. Ricky Dennie and Randy Canipe completed the top-five.
Marshall Sutton became the second driver to win in as many weeks at Tri County Motor Speedway when he won the J & J Sandblasting Street Stock race. David Smith and Jody Mitchem followed in second and third, respectively. David Manus and Jonathan Jennings completed the top-five.
Jeff Hagaman, Kevin Dill, and Donnie Buckner finished first, second, and third for the second straight week in the Super Sport Division. Mark Livingston and Jon Waterhouse completed the top-five.
Jeff Hagaman edged Tom Buzze in the Modified division race. Sam Beam finished third and Jeremy Williamson finished fourth. Brad Moore completed the top-five.
Sam Beam won the Antique car race.
Tucson Late Models Mini Stocks
John Michalowski, Jr. 1. Waylon Flynn
Rock Harris 2. A. J. Sanders
Mark Setzer 3. Greg Butcher
Jacky Workman 4. Ricky Dennie
John Reynolds 5. Randy Canipe
Shanon Gonce 6. Greg David
Gary Travis 7. Scott Whittington
Jay Gerst 8. Tim Morten
Jerry Dockery 9. Archie Sanders
Nate Piper 10. Ken Hamby
Kevin Leicht 11. Stephen Wilson
Glenn Hoyle, Jr. 12. Shorty York, Jr.
Nathan Dellinger 13. Rob Lewis
Mark Howard 14. Matt Weaver
Nick Waycaster 15. Tracy Bolick
Kris Bowen 16. Jake Gallington
Jay Norville
Josh Goble
Rick Reynolds
Monty Cox
Dexter Canipe, Jr.
Steve Woody
Dallas Norman
Drew Adkins
Andy Loden
J & J Sandblasting Street Stocks Super Sports
1. Marshall Sutton 1. Jeff Hagaman
2. David Smith 2. Kevin Dill
3. Jody Mitchem 3. Donnie Buckner
4. David Manis 4. Mark Livingston
5. Jonathan Jennings 5. Jon Waterhouse
6. Jackie Kincaid 6. Eric Green
7. Baron Kuritsky 7. Dewayne Barrett
8. Jeff Campbell 8. Mark Curtis
9. Jesse LeFevers 9. John Clark
10. Mike Hatton 10. Trevor Weldon
11. Jamey Mitchum 11. Marshall Sutton
12. Bernard Clower 12. Kevin Townsend
Modifieds Anitque Classic Cars
Jeff Hagaman 1. Sam Beam
Tom Buzze 2. Keith Creswell
Sam Beam 3. Doug Meyer
Jeremy Williamson 4. Steve Penson
Brad Moore 5. Al Cardwell
Dustin Coonfield 6. Tom Ramey
Kent Peckman 7. Howard Schuggs
Kenny Wilson 8. Joe Evans
Billy Joe Wilson
Tri County Motor Speedway Opens 2003 Season
Hudson, NC -- The first race of the 2003 USAR Weekly Racing Series proved to be a successful night for the short track located in Caldwell County. All five divisions were in action for Cars Plus Night at the speedway. The race night was the first of 12 scheduled for this year.
Rock Harris led from flag-to-flag to win the 50-lap feature event for the Tucson Late Models. John Michalowski was second and Dexter Canipe, Jr. was third. Andy Loden and defending division champion Johnny Reynolds completed the top five.
"I really appreciate the support of our sponsors and all the fans coming out here tonight," said Harris. "We had a good qualifying run and we were able to stay out front tonight."
Tom Buzze opened defense of his 2002 track championship in the Modified division with the season-opening win. Buzze passed Jaff Hagaman on lap 9 and held on for the win in the 35-lap event. Hagaman finished second and Kenny Wilson completed the top three. Sam Beam and Billy Jo Wilson completed the top five.
Hagaman made his way to victory lane in the Super Sport Division. Bill Lett finished second and Donnie Buckner finished third in the 25-lap feature event. John Clark and Mark Livingston complete the top-five.
Waylon Flynn outlasted a hard-charging A.J. Sanders by less than a car lenght to win the 20-lap Mini Stock feature. Tim Canipe was third and Greg Butcher and Randy Canipe finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.
Marshall Sutton closed out the race program with a win in the Street Stock division. David Manis finished second and David Smith was third. Jody Mitchem and Jessie LaFevers completed the top-five.
Tri County Motor Speedway will feature a complete program of the USAR Weekly Racing Series and the Carolina Vintage Race Cars next Friday night April 11th with K & S Auto Sales Night. Qualifying will begin at 7 p.m. with the green flag set to fly at 8 p.m.
Results
Tucson Late Models
1. Rock Harris
2. John Michalowski, Jr.
3. Dexter Canipe
4. Andy Lodem
5. Johnny Reynolds
6. Tres Wilson
7. Mark Setzer
8. Drew Adkins
9. Jackie Workman
10. Shane Huffman
Modifieds
1. Tom Buzze
2. Jeff Hagaman
3. Kenny Wilson
4. Sam Beam
5. Billy Jo Wilson
6. Brad Moore
7. Dustin Coonfield
8. Keith Norville
9. Sam Hurd
10. Kent Peckman
Mini Stocks
1. Waylon Flynn
2. A.J. Sanders
3. Tim Canipe
4. Greg Butcher
5. Randy Canipe
6. Scott Whittington
7. Archie Sanders
8. Stephen Wilson
9. Ricky Dennie
10. Shorty York, Jr.
J & J Sandblasting Street Stocks
1. Marshall Sutton
2. David Manis
3. David Smith
4. Jody Mitchem
5. Jessie LeFevers
6. Baron Kurintsky
7. Jamie Kitchens
8. Jeff Canipe
9. Michael Pitman
10. Scotty Crocker
Super Sport
1. Jeff Hagaman
2. Bill Lett
3. Donnie Buckner
4. John Clark
5. Mark Livingston
6. Marshall Sutton
7. Trevor Weldon
8. Chris Souther
9. Eric Green
10. Dewayne Barrett
Tri County Speedway Ready for Friday Night
HUDSON, NC – Less than five days remain until the green flag flies to begin the 2003 season at Tri County Motor Speedway. While the speedway noticed significant improvement throughout the season, the entire staff at Tri County Motor Speedway has been working hard during the off season to get the track ready for another year.
TCMS has made several improvements to the facility to improve access for everyone visiting the speedway this season. The track has worked on trackside parking areas and delivered gravel to the areas for improved parking and drainage and repaired areas of the front parking lot for spectators.
The track has also planted 200 leland cypress trees around the facility to aid in sound buffering in the area and overall improved appearance of the facility. A fresh coat of paint has been applied to the facility and lighting has been fixed during the off season.
“USAR and Tri-County Motor Speedway are committed in providing the best motorsports entertainment for the dollar,” said General Manager Jimmy Wilson. “In addition to this we must make sure the speedway looks presentable to our fans and competitors as well as be 100% functional on race nights so the program is not impaired in any manner.”
The season begins this Friday night with Cars Plus Night featuring action in all five divisions. Pit gates open 4:00pm with grandstand gates opening at 5:15 p.m. Qualifying will begin at 7 p.m. with the green flag set to wave at 8 p.m.
"All of us at Tri-County Motor Speedway are very proud of our facility and 2003 looks like it will be a great year for us,” added Wilson. “We hope that everyone will come out and give us a chance to earn their support for TCMS during 2003."
Tri County Speedway Signs Late Model Division Sponsor
Hudson, NC – As the 2003 season for Tri County Motor Speedway draws near track general manager Jimmy Wilson is pleased to announce the signing of Tucson Cigarettes as sponsor of the Late Model Division for this season.
“Tri County Motor Speedway is pleased to have Tucson join us as a marketing partner,” said Wilson. “I look forward to working with Tucson as we continue to make County Motor Speedway one of the finest short track facilities in the southeast.”
The signing of Tucson gives the track its first sponsorship agreement of its Late Model Stock division since United Speed Alliance Racing began sanctioning and day-to-day operations of the 4/10-mile facility in mid-2001.
“Last year was a success for Tri County Motor Speedway and USAR,” said USAR President Gene Cox. “We are proud to have Tri County Motor Speedway and appreciate the support everyone in Caldwell County has given us as we work together to make the speedway a success.”
The speedway will feature a 12-date schedule with racing on every other Friday night highlighted by Tucson Night on Friday, June 13th with twin 50-lap features for the Tucson Late Model Division.
For more information, please contact Jimmy Wilson at 828-726-6600.
Tri County Speedway Renews Agreement with Coca-Cola
Hudson, NC – Tri County Motor Speedway is pleased to announce that Coca-Cola Bottling of Hickory has renewed its partnership for the 2003 season. Coca-Cola is the official soft drink of Tri County Motor Speedway and has also increased its involvement to sponsor Coca-Cola Night on Friday, August 8th featuring the Coca-Cola 100 for the Tucson Late Model Division.
“We are very pleased to have Coca-Cola on board for this year,” said Tri County Speedway General Manager Jimmy Wilson. “One of the first items we did when USAR took over operations of the speedway was to ensure Coca-Cola continued to be the official soft drink of Tri County Motor Speedway. We are happy to renew our partnership and look forward to a great night of family fun during Coca-Cola Night on August 8th.”
Tri-County Motor Speedway will feature 12 nights of racing action during the 2003 season. For more information, please contact Jimmy Wilson at (828) 726-6600.
Tri County Motor Speedway Releases 2003 Schedule
Hudson, NC – The 2003 season schedule is now set for Tri County
Motor Speedway located in Hudson, NC.
TCMS and I are very pleased in the manner in which the Caldwell County
Board of Commissioners have worked with Tri County Motor Speedway since
we reopened the track earlier this year,” said Wilson. “I
feel we have a great working relationship with the Commissioners as well
as the local community. We look forward to working together to take Tri
County Motor Speedway into the future on a positive light.”
TCMS will host 12 events in 2003 from the opening night April 4th, until the final scheduled night of the season on August 15th. The track will feature five divisions of action on each scheduled night this year. The divisions will be TUCSON Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieids, Super Sport, Mini Stock, and a new division, J & J Sandblasting Street Stocks.
Each division will have one 50-lap event scheduled except for the Late Models, which will run twin 50s on June 13 and the Coca-Cola 100 race on August 8th. A special “Crash and Bash Night” featuring a demolition derby is scheduled for June 27th.
“2003 promises to be a great season,” said Wilson. “I anticipate a stronger car count and growth in spectator attendance as well. Tri County is a great facility and USAR will continue to pledge to do everything possible to make it a fun and affordable place to bring your family for a night of entertainment.”
2003 Tri County Motor Speedway Tentative Schedule |
April 4th Cars Plus Night, USAR
Weekly Racing Series |
Pit Gate Opens: 4:00 pm TUCSON Late Model 50 Laps
Grandstand Gate: 5:15 pm Modified 35 Laps
Practice: 5:20 pm Super Sport 25 Laps
Time Trials: 7:00 pm J & J Sandblasting Street Stock 20 Laps
Racing: 8:00 pm Mini Stock 20 Laps
General Admission: $8.00
Seniors +55, Kids 10-15: $5.00
Kids 9 & Under: Free
Family Four Pack: $25.00 Includes (2) General Admission tickets, (2) youth tickets 10-15,
(1) Hot Dog & (1) Coke Per Person. ($6.00 for each additional youth)
Tri County Speedway Announces 2003 Event Schedule
Hudson, NC – Although Tri County Motor Speedway released its 2003 schedule last fall the speedway has updated the schedule to announce several special events. While the amount of race dates remain the same and on the same date, the speedway has scheduled special events for each of its weekly divisions this season.
Each of the speedway’s five divisions will have a minimum of one extended lap event during the 2002 season. These special events will give the fans, competitors and sponsors an extra opportunity to enjoy racing at the speedway.
“We believe that every division should have an opportunity to showcase themselves as the “main event” during a race night during the season,” said Tri County Motor Speedway General Manager Jimmy Wilson. “We believe every class running at Tri County Motor Speedway is important to the success of the track and we want to ensure that by giving each division a special race. It is important for our racers to showcase themselves in the spotlight and we feel this is a way we can do that for everyone involved this year.”
Each division, with exception of the Tucson Late Model Division, will have a 50-lap race scheduled during the year with additional purse money provided for the event. The Tucson Late Model Division will have a twin 50 lap feature and he Coca-Cola 100 race on August 8th as part of Coca-Cola Family Night.
For more information, please contact Jimmy Wilson at (828) 726-6600.
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