Dirt track racing fans, mark your calendars. The 46th Annual Kegger, honoring the legendary Cecil Harlan, has been rescheduled to this Saturday, April 12, at the iconic Tri-State Speedway.

Originally set for April 18-19, the event was adjusted due to conflicting race dates and will now be condensed into an action-packed single-day show on the famous high banks of Pocola, Okla.

This year’s Kegger will feature all four regular Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series classes: USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks.

The event marks the kickoff of the points season for these divisions, with national points up for grabs in each class.

The pits will open at 4 p.m., with the grandstands welcoming spectators at 5. Hot laps are slated for 7, followed by racing at 7:30.

Ticket prices are $12 for ages 13 and up, $5 for kids ages 5-12, and free admission for military personnel with valid ID. Pit passes are $40 for ages 13 and up and $25 for ages 5-12.

The stakes are high for competitors:

USRA Modifieds: $1,500 to win, $200 to start, $100 entry fee
USRA Stock Cars: $1,000 to win, $150 to start, $75 entry fee
USRA B-Mods: $1,000 to win, $150 to start, $75 entry fee
Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks: $700 to win, $75 to start, no entry fee

Tri-State Speedway, known for its challenging high-banked red clay oval, promises an electrifying night of racing as drivers in all four classes battle for supremacy. The rescheduling ensures fans won’t miss out on this storied event.

The Kegger is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of Cecil Harlan’s enduring impact on dirt track racing. With the rescheduling, Tri-State Speedway ensures this legacy continues uninterrupted, delivering a night of wheel-to-wheel excitement on one of Oklahoma’s most storied tracks.

Don’t miss the chance to witness the season opener this Saturday, and get ready for a thrilling evening of horsepower and heart-pounding action this Saturday at Tri-State Speedway.

Located at 1705 W Race Track Rd, Pocola, OK 74902, the track sits just 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line on US 271, then 0.3 miles north, making it easily accessible from nearby Fort Smith, Ark., and surrounding areas.

Celebrating over five decades of continuous operation, the speedway has been a staple of the local racing scene since its inaugural event on May 28, 1971.

Originally named Mighty Mouse Speedway when construction began in October 1970, the track was carved from a rocky hill using explosives to shape its distinctive high banks. Founded by the late Tillman Evans, it transitioned from an incomplete dirt layout to a paved surface later in 1971.

By 1979, it reverted to its current dirt configuration, which has since hosted a variety of stock car, modified, late model, and sprint car events. A fan-naming contest in the '70s led to its current name, Tri-State Speedway, reflecting the draw of racers from Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri.

The Tri-State Speedway offers a family-friendly atmosphere, and has seen upgrades like new concession stands, a track office, repaired grandstands, and improved exterior walls. The 2025 season marks its 55th consecutive year.

For the latest schedules, results, or contact details, the track’s official website at tri-statespeedway.com and on Facebook are key resources, or call (918) 436-2914 for direct inquiries.

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The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002. Through the support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide track, regional and national points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in grassroots dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series for the best weekly purses and points funds at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.

The USRA currently sanctions eight divisions—USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Late Models, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Limited Mods, Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks and USRA Tuners—at some of the finest speedways in America.

The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.

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