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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2025 Speedway Promotions LLC West Richland, WA – The excitement is building as the Pacific Northwest gears up for the 56th Running of the Apple Cup, the highly anticipated season opener for the West Coast’s race scene. Set to take place at the Nation’s Fastest 1/2 Mile Tri-Oval at Tri-City Raceway powered by Toyota, this iconic event is scheduled for April 5-6, 2025, with a weekend packed full of thrilling racing action. 
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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February, 27th 2024 55th Running of the Bonneys TYM Tractors APPLE CUP presented by Legends Casino Kicks Off Pacific Northwest Racing Season [West Richland, WA] at the Nations Fastest 1/2 mile trioval– The excitement is building as the Pacific Northwest gears up for the 55th Running Apple Cup, the highly anticipated season opener for the West Coast's race scene. Scheduled for April 6-7th, the race weekend kicks off with private testing on April 5th, followed by open practice and media day on April 6th. The main racing events commence on Saturday, April 6th, featuring the Northwest Prolate Model with a thrilling $5000.00 to win, alongside the Bettarel Hobby Stocks and NW Vintage Modifieds. Sunday, April 7th, promises even more adrenaline-pumping action with the Northwest Super Late Model Series Pollock 125, offering an impressive $10,000 to Win. The day also includes competitions in Bettarel Hobby Stocks and MiniStocks. Don't miss your chance to witness the high-speed excitement! Tickets for the 55th Bonneys TYM TRACTORS APPLE Cup are on sale now at RACEWASHINGTON.com. Get ready for a weekend of thrilling races, intense competition, and unforgettable moments at the season's kickoff event!  History of the Apple Cup: Honorable Mentions: - Nascar Hall of Fame nominee Herschel McGriff - Past Daytona 500 Champion Derrike Cope - Northwest standout Don Dowdy, a remarkable 7-time winner - West Coast Motorsports Hall of Fame Member Garrett Evans, a distinguished 5-time winner These legends bring an extra layer of prestige to an already illustrious event, adding their names to the storied history of the Apple Cup. Past Winners 1967 Gordy Haines 1968 Jack Jeffery 1969 Dick Bown 1970 Gary Kershaw 1971 Jack Jeffery 1972 Rusty Gott 1973 Hershel McGriff 1974 Don Dowdy 1975 Don Dowdy 1976 Don Dowdy 1977 Don Dowdy 1978 Ron Eaton 1979 Don Dowdy 1980 Don Dowdy 1981 Don Dowdy 1982 Derrick Cope 1983 Derrick Cope 1984 Derrick Cope 1985 Jerry Bowers 1986 Mike Kelly 1987 Brad Tidrick 1988 Brad Tidrick 1989 Roger Hall 1990 Roger Hall 1991 Steve Olsen 1992 Bob Schweigert 1993 Dan Obrist 1994 Bob Schweigert 1995 Bob Schweigert 1996 Jeff Bird 1997 Garrett Evans 1998 Pete Harding 1999 Pete Harding 2000 Garrett Evans 2001 Garrett Evans 2002 Jeff Jefferson 2003 Jason Jefferson 2004 Shane Mitchell 2005 B.J. Tidrick 2006 Travis Bennett 2007 Travis Bennett 2008 B.J Tidrick 2009 Jason Fraser 2010 Mike Longton 2011 Pete Harding 2012 Owen Riddle 2013 Owen Riddle 2014 Pete Harding 2015 Shelby Thompson 2016 Garrett Evans 2017 Owen Riddle 2018 No Contest 2019 Garrett Evans 2020 No Contest 2021 No Contest 2022 Preston Peltier 2023 Kyle Tellstrom  Kyle Tellstrom (Boise, ID) Victory Circle @ the 2023 Bonney's TYM Tractors Apple Cup  Smoke show in Victory Lane | 2023 Apple Cup - Tellstrom declared winner! About Tri-City Raceway  The Iconic paved 1/2 mile tri oval is located @ the base of Red Mountain in West Richland, WA. Built by the Rector family in 1968, the architectural design was to represent the three cities. Shortly after its opening, it rapidly became a destination racetrack. Tri-City Raceway is the only 1/2 mile paved trioval left in North America and is notorious for its speed, uniqueness and prestige. It was closed down in 2004 for 17 years and was reopened in 2021 as a premium stock car race venue holding 2-3 premium nascar style races per year. Located inside of Red Mountain Event Center, TCR @ RMEC is the home of sand and sage sports car club, Speedway Promotions -Apple Cup and Fall Classic and premium motorsports events. (FORMEC) is a non-proit organization @ Red Mountain Event Center with a singular focus on promoting economic development in our region. Our dedicated team of visionaries has worked tirelessly to build an exceptional facility from the ground up, resulting in the nationally recognized Tri-City Raceway powered by Toyota . As the Nation's only 1/2 mile paved Trioval racetrack, Tri-City Raceway has become a magnet for competitors and fans alike, drawing individuals from all across the country. 
 Tri-City Raceway @ RMEC is gearing up for the 54th Running Bonney's Branson Tractor Apple Cup April 1st & 2nd- For 54 years the annual kickoff to Late Model Stock Car Racing in the Pacific Northwest has been the Apple Cup , this year marks the 2nd year it will be held at fastest half mile Trioval in the USA- Tricity Raceway! Racing will begin Saturday, April 1st and feature Northwest Prolate Model Invitational $5000.00 to winl, Northwest MiniStocks Invitational & NW Vintage Modifieds. Sunday, April 2nd- Northwest Super Late Model Series 125 $10,000 to Win- Bettarel Hobby Stocks- Elite 5 Modifieds $2500 to Win! Tickets will go on-sale Tuesday- February 7th @ 5pm!  Honorable Mentions include- Nascar Hall of Fame nominee- Herschel McGriff Past Daytona 500 Champion - Derrike Cope Northwest Standout- Don Dowdy - 7 Time Winner West Coast Motorsports Hall of Fame Member - Garrett Evans - 5 Time Winner Past Winners 1967 Gordy Haines 1968 Jack Jeffery 1969 Dick Bown 1970 Gary Kershaw 1971 Jack Jeffery 1972 Rusty Gott 1973 Hershel McGriff 1974 Don Dowdy 1975 Don Dowdy 1976 Don Dowdy 1977 Don Dowdy 1978 Ron Eaton 1979 Don Dowdy 1980 Don Dowdy 1981 Don Dowdy 1982 Derrick Cope 1983 Derrick Cope 1984 Derrick Cope 1985 Jerry Bowers 1986 Mike Kelly 1987 Brad Tidrick 1988 Brad Tidrick 1989 Roger Hall 1990 Roger Hall 1991 Steve Olsen 1992 Bob Schweigert 1993 Dan Obrist 1994 Bob Schweigert 1995 Bob Schweigert 1996 Jeff Bird 1997 Garrett Evans 1998 Pete Harding 1999 Pete Harding 2000 Garrett Evans 2001 Garrett Evans 2002 Jeff Jefferson 2003 Jason Jefferson 2004 Shane Mitchell 2005 B.J. Tidrick 2006 Travis Bennett 2007 Travis Bennett 2008 B.J Tidrick 2009 Jason Fraser 2010 Mike Longton 2011 Pete Harding 2012 Owen Riddle 2013 Owen Riddle 2014 Pete Harding 2015 Shelby Thompson 2016 Garrett Evans 2017 Owen Riddle 2018 No Contest 2019 Garrett Evans 2020 No Contest 2021 No Contest 2022 Preston Peltier  2022 53rd Apple Cup Champion- Preston Peltier Tri City Raceway is the only 1/2 mile paved tri oval in existence. Originally built in 1968 , the track had several successful seasons, Nascar Grand National West, Nascar Northwest Tour visited the speedway several times up through the 2003 Season. Promoting from 1982 to 1998, the Walden family built the speedway to one of the Northwest's most successful venues. Under new ownership in 1999, the track eventually was shuttered in 2004. The speedway was closed and scheduled for demolition. 17 years later the property was purchased by the City of West Richland for a police station. A tire/sound test was conducted on the speedway in 2020, a lease was executed in 2021. and the Walden Family got to promote the speedway again, Speedway Promotions LLC. Success is attributed to the Red Mountain Event Center project team of Jesse Brown, Mark Jacobs, Eric Van Winkle, and many more businesses and individuals who got the 90 acre facility back to usable, both with labor and funding. The City of West Richland and Mayor Brent Gerry were absolutely critical to the decision to move ahead with the multi use facility/ race track reopening, leading the team down the necessary avenues to revive this historic venue!
 2021 Re-Opening @ Tricity Raceway  Speedway Promotions, LLC. - One of the longest running premier motorsports weekends will once again be contested on the most demanding short track in America at Tri-City Raceway. It's an honor to host the 35th Running Fall Classic in 2022 ", states Laci Walden - , "the richest race weekend in the Northwest on the iconic,1/2 mile Trioval is an experience unlike any other! "This event brings thousands of spectators and competitors to the Tri-Cities from all over the West Coast which enriches our economy substantially." Saturday and Sunday will be hosting 4 Championships + 1 invitational out of the 6 divisions scheduled : Saturday October 1st Tire Factory Tri-State Challenge Series Pro Late Model Championship Northwest Vintage Modifieds Tri- State Challenge Series Mini Stock Championship Sunday October 2nd Tire Factory Tri-State Challenge Series- Hobby Stock Championship NW B Modifieds/ NW Modified Series Invitational Northwest Super Late Model Series Championship The Tire Factory Tristate Challenge Series is a partnership between the four tracks that feature Four Race Challenge series for Pro Late Models, Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks. Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval (East Wenatchee, WA), Hermiston Raceway(Hermiston, OR), Stateline Speedway Event Center(Post Falls, ID) and Tri-City Raceway @ Rmec (West Richland, WA.) CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT Northwest Super Late Model Series - formally known as the Tour - travels to tracks all over the Northwest and is the Premier Super Late model Series - They will be hosting their Championship with a Star Studded field. The Re-Opening of one of the most iconic and only half mile tri-oval raceways in the world has been making waves across the United States -  West Richland Native and owner of Kustom Fab LLC - Chance Overholt will be running the TSCS Prolate Model Feature on Saturday Oct 1st- "Tri-City Raceway is where I grew up watching racing. I got to watch my heroes growing up here. It is because of Tri-City Raceway that I have the love for the sport that still resonates with me today. I have been waiting a lifetime to be able to race there and for a long time I never thought it would happen. This will certainly be a dream come true and I can’t thank everyone involved in making it a reality."  Chance Overholt (photo by Just KB Media) BJ Tidrick (Kennewick, WA) 2022 Montana 200 Champion will be running the NWSLMS 125 "We've had some struggles at the 2 races we have ran there and we feel 3rd times a charm. We have been fast both times but due to either a mechanical issue, or an incident on track we got caught up in, we haven't had the finishes we feel we are capable of. We have what I feel is one of the strongest teams in the PNW. As long as we can keep the bad luck at bay, I think we will have a strong shot at the Fall classic win."  BJ Tidrick - Fall Classic 2021 (photo by: Kyler Hope) Jason Jefferson (Naches, WA) Of Jefferson Racing is Multi-Time Champion and highly decorated driver of the west coast will be joining the elites for the NWSLMS 125 "I’m really looking forward to the fall classic at Red Mountain Event Center. I’ve been thinking about this race everyday since last year's race and what I can do differently to win. I’m thankful for all the fans that will show up and the whole staff, the Walden’s put together to make this a successful event in the Pacific Northwest. The buzz around this event is second to none. I can’t wait to see everyone in west Richland!"  Jason Jefferson - (photo by Project Horsepower) TICKETS WILL GO ON-SALE THURSDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 8TH
Schedule will be out this week - Competitors- contact Laci Walden [email protected] for more information  ***For Immediate Release*** 7.22.22
Speedway Promotions LLC. Tri-City Raceway West Richland, WA. Tri-City Raceway is set to host the NIGHT OF THRILLS @ THE DANGER ZONE - Saturday, August 6th 2022. The Danger Zone is a ¼ mile short track which also features a figure 8 race track located in the infield of the notorious ½ mile trioval. 6 Divisions of racing & a Stunt Show will be featured at this exciting event, which will be full of action, thrills, and spills. Saturday Night’s Line-ups will include: FIGURE 8 MADNESS Featuring NW Figure 8 series which includes 3 divisions Stinger F-8s, outlaw F-8s, and Superstock F-8s Ty’s Tavern INEX Legends $1500 to win Simmonson Automotive Hornets $700 to win World Famous Stuntman Mr. Dizzy will be concluding the night with explosive stunts! Tickets will go on sale July 27th Registration will open next week! For More information please contact [email protected] 509.619.4274  your complete guide to the 2022 bonney's branson tractors 53rd annual apple cup!With days away from the historic Bonney's Branson Tractors 53rd Annual Apple Cup, we have composed valuable information to help guide you smoothly + successfully! To- From and during the event! Due to high demand and popularity of these events we ask that you pre purchase tickets in advance as they will more than likely be sold out prior to the actual event. TRAFFIC CONTROL: We have worked hard with the City of West Richland + WADOT to ensure the smoothest traffic flow possible for this event. If you live in this area be sure to expect small delays, there will be traffic control implemented on Keene/ W Van Giesen St. We ask that you have parking tickets ready to be scanned prior to entering the parking lot. Please do not show up to facility without tickets purchased - online ticket sales only PARKING INFORMATION: - Parking is PROHIBITED on highway and surrounding neighborhoods. You will be towed. - For parking in general parking lot please select the "pay for parking" option while purchasing tickets. Please do not show up to the general parking area without your parking pass purchased prior to the event. -HAVE YOUR PARKING TICKET BARCODE READY TO SCAN PRIOR TO ENTRY. ONCE SCANNED YOU WILL BE ISSUED A PASS TO PLACE IN YOUR WINDSHIELD. -PARKING IS LIMITED AND WILL BE SOLD OUT - we ask that you do your best to car pool to ensure parking availability - Free Shuttle services will be provided to + from Red Mountain Event Center . Parking @ TLAC building: 6972 Keene Rd. West Richland WA 99353 (every 10-15 minutes starting @ 9:15 am) ***MUST HAVE TICKETS SEATING INFORMATION: - Assigned Seating is the only option available, please select section and seats with applicable ticket category. -SIT in YOUR assigned and numbered seat to ensure everyone gets their purchased spot. - Each ticket will be emailed to you with a unique barcode that will be scanned upon entry of the event, Please have tickets ready on your device or printed out to ensure smoother check-in. - Section E (21+ over only seating) (Beer Gardens will have standing room available to those who are attending and would like to purchase adult beverages) - Section B - Wheel Chair accessible ADA seating ONLY and include wheelchair accessible parking. -SMOKING/ VAPING PROHIBITED IN GRANDSTANDS, PLEASE SEE DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA LOCATED BY THE BEER GARDENS. -No Animals allowed unless service EVENT INFORMATION BOTH DAYS- GATES OPEN @ 9:15 AM RACING STARTS @ 1PM FOOD VENDOR INFORMATION- 5-6 FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ONSITE BOTH DAYS Beer gardens onsite must be 21+over (opens at 11 am) Red Mountain Event Center concessions will be open for drinks, snacks, some food options, candy, gifts/ toys + trinkets, official apparel and more! NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE water is okay (unless medical exemptions apply) FIRST AID + SECURITY (Open to Close of events for both days) - First Aid medical tent will be available on the premises both days by AMR. - Professional Security Team is onsite at all times  REFUND POLICY no refunds available in the case of cancellation of events you will be credited to the next or re-scheduled event. Speedway Promotions LLC. the official motorsports production of Tri-City Raceway @ RMEC.    West Richland Chamber of Commerce partnered with Red Mountain Event Center will host Cool Desert Nights + Hog & Dogs under one spectacular weekend - SPEEDFEST 2022 PRESENTED BY: IBEW 112 LOCAL UNION ELECTRICAL WORKERS. The event will be held June 23rd-25th 2022 at Red Mountain Event Center in West Richland, WA. June 23rd will be the Cool Desert Night Cruise, June 24th - Cool Desert Nights followed up with Hogs and Dogs June 25th. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED SOON… STAY TUNED!
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 Tri-State Challenge Series- Pro Late Model lining up for main event. Fall Classic 2021 Photo by: Turn One Media |
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