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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.  The festivities begin on April 3rd with private testing, followed by an open practice and media day on April 4th. April 5th (Saturday) Gates open 11 am | Racing begins @ 1pm both days Racing enthusiasts will witness the kickoff on Saturday, April 5th, featuring the ICCU 85 Northwest Prolate Model race with $5,000 to the winner. Other racing events include the Desert Food Mart Mini Stocks and NW Vintage Modifieds. April 6th (Sunday) The adrenaline continues on Sunday, April 6th, highlighted by the Northwest Super Late Model Series Bonney’s TYM $10,000 to the winner. Additional action will include Bettarel Hobby Stocks and Speedtour | Elite Modifieds. Tickets for the 56th Bonneys TYM Tractors Apple Cup are on sale now at RACEWASHINGTON.com. Don’t miss out on a weekend filled with intense competition and unforgettable racing moments! Ken Bonney, the presenting sponsor, will also be participating in the weekend’s festivities, adding to the excitement of the event.
Apple Cup History The Apple Cup originated at Yakima Speedway in 1967 before its closure in 2020. Over the years, it has featured some of the most legendary names in motorsports. Past participants include: • 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 6-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 2023 Kyle Tellstrom 2024 Garrett Evans  2024 Apple Cup Champion 6 Apple Cup Titles, 2020 West Coast Hall of Fame Nominee - "The Legend" Garrett Evans (age 67) "The first race I ever raced in was the apple cup in yakima in 1977. I went to yakima prior to that race as a fan when I was in high school and got to see Don Dowdy , Harry Jefferson , Niel Newberry , Ron Raton , any many more. I respect the history and the many people who have been part of the apple cup and what it has meant . I am glad TCR has keep the tradition going. Its usually the first race of the season in eastern wa. and kicks off the sounds and smells of a sport we all love" - Garrett Evans (6 Time Apple Cup Champion)  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 8 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.
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