Brandon Hunter won the USRA Stock Car main event.

POCOLA, Okla. (Sept. 11, 2025)—Tri-State Speedway was alive with speed and patriotism Thursday night for the inaugural Red, White & Blue Nationals "Salute to the Heroes Night", part of the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series.

In a night dedicated to honoring servicemen and women, racers battled it out on the dirt, delivering thrilling finishes in the USRA Stock Car and USRA B-Mod divisions.

In the USRA Stock Car main event, Brandon Hunter of Van Buren, Ark., celebrated a hard-earned victory. Starting from sixth, Hunter methodically worked his way to the front, taking the checkered flag in what was a highly competitive race.

H. Palmer of Muldrow, who started third, finished a close second. Kyle McAllister of Fort Smith, Ark., had a great race, moving from seventh to finish third on the podium. Rounding out the top five were Jeff Tennant of Greenwood, Ark., and Wesley Bourne of Rock Island, who made an impressive charge from 13th to land in the top five.

Ryan Gillmore of Springfield, Mo., put on a masterclass in the USRA B-Mod feature. Starting from the pole position, Gillmore led the race from flag to flag, showcasing a flawless performance that left his competitors vying for the remaining spots.

Dalton Ragsdale of Muskogee secured a solid second-place finish, putting up a strong fight throughout the event. Jon Sheets of Nevada, Mo., navigated his way to a third-place finish, and the top five was rounded out by Cody King of Fanshawe and Devin Barker of Elkins, Ark.

The night was a fitting tribute to the heroes, with high-speed action and close racing providing an exhilarating show for fans at Tri-State Speedway.

Friday is "Honor the Fallen Night" paying $5,000 to win for the USMTS Modifieds, and $700 for the USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. Saturday is "Never Forget Night" with $20,000 going to the USMTS Modified main event winner. USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods will both be racing for $1,000 to win, along with Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks eyeing a $400 top prize.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tri-State Speedway, Pocola, Okla.
Inaugural Red, White & Blue Nationals - Salute to the Heroes Night
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat 1:
1. (1) 327 Brandon Hunter, Van Buren, Ark.
2. (3) 18 Kyle McAllister, Fort Smith, Ark.
3. (4) 1/4 Marshall Penson, Van Buren, Ark.
4. (8) 73 Corey Howell, Huntsville, Ark.
5. (5) 54 Cody King, Fanshawe, Okla.
6. (7) 17 Kyle Davis, Colcord, Okla.
7. (6) 327X Dale Richardson, Muskogee, Okla.
DQ - (2) 21X Devin Barker, Elkins, Ark.

Heat 2:
1. (5) X15 H. Palmer, Muldrow, Okla.
2. (3) 77W Scott Wilson, Okemah, Okla.
3. (4) 19 Brodey Slader, Coweta, Okla.
4. (6) 27 Jeff Tennant, Greenwood, Ark.
5. (7) 27A Landon Price, Stilwell, Okla.
6. (1) 06 Ryan Knight, Garber, Okla.
7. (2) 112 Wesley Bourne, Rock Island, Okla.

Feature:
1. (6) 327 Brandon Hunter, Van Buren, Ark.
2. (3) X15 H. Palmer, Muldrow, Okla.
3. (7) 18 Kyle McAllister, Fort Smith, Ark.
4. (4) 27 Jeff Tennant, Greenwood, Ark.
5. (13) 112 Wesley Bourne, Rock Island, Okla.
6. (14) 327X Dale Richardson, Muskogee, Okla.
7. (5) 1/4 Marshall Penson, Van Buren, Ark.
8. (2) 77W Scott Wilson, Okemah, Okla.
9. (9) 27A Landon Price, Stilwell, Okla.
10. (12) 06 Ryan Knight, Garber, Okla.
11. (15) 21X Devin Barker, Elkins, Ark.
12. (1) 19 Brodey Slader, Coweta, Okla.
13. (10) 54 Cody King, Fanshawe, Okla.
14. (11) 17 Kyle Davis, Colcord, Okla.
DQ - (8) 73 Corey Howell, Huntsville, Ark.

USRA B-MODS

Heat 1:
1. (5) 54 Tyler Kidwell, Chanute, Kan.
2. (7) 22 Dalton Ragsdale, Muskogee, Okla.
3. (2) 8S Jon Sheets, Nevada, Mo.
4. (1) D97 Devin Barker, Elkins, Ark.
5. (6) 510 Cody King, Fanshawe, Okla.
6. (3) 79 J.R. Owen, Pocola, Okla.
7. (4) 2 Drex Johnson, Sallisaw, Okla.

Heat 2:
1. (3) 66 Ryan Gillmore, Springfield, Mo.
2. (4) 247 Dylan Reynolds, Barling, Ark.
3. (6) 75 Kyle Ledford, Greenwood, Ark.
4. (5) 75J Jaxon Ledford, Greenwood, Ark.
5. (2) 00C Ray Callahan, Coal hill, Ark.
6. (1) C19 Tigger Callahan, Clarksville , Ark.
DNS - 25Z Michael Buzan, Wilburton, Okla.

Heat 3:
1. (1) 788 Kevin Guinn, Fayetteville, Ark.
2. (4) 647 Andy Milliken, San Juan, P.R.
3. (5) 2T Daniel Tarkington, Checotah, Okla.
4. (7) 7J Jake Richards, Lansing, Kan.
5. (6) 15 Curtis Allen, Yukon, Okla.
6. (2) CO2 Caleb Barker, Elkins, Ark.
7. (3) 45 Dan Culp, Hindsville, Ark.

Feature:
1. (1) 66 Ryan Gillmore, Springfield, Mo.
2. (2) 22 Dalton Ragsdale, Muskogee, Okla.
3. (10) 8S Jon Sheets, Nevada, Mo.
4. (13) 510 Cody King, Fanshawe, Okla.
5. (12) D97 Devin Barker, Elkins, Ark.
6. (5) 75 Kyle Ledford, Greenwood, Ark.
7. (9) 7J Jake Richards, Lansing, Kan.
8. (8) 54 Tyler Kidwell, Chanute, Kan.
9. (17) 79 J.R. Owen, Pocola, Okla.
10. (6) 2T Daniel Tarkington, Checotah, Okla.
11. (11) 75J Jaxon Ledford, Greenwood, Ark.
12. (14) 15 Curtis Allen, Yukon, Okla.
13. (4) 788 Kevin Guinn, Fayetteville, Ark.
14. (16) CO2 Caleb Barker, Elkins, Ark.
15. (18) 2 Drex Johnson, Sallisaw, Okla.
16. (7) 647 Andy Milliken, San Juan, P.R.
17. (3) 247 Dylan Reynolds, Barling, Ark.
18. (15) 00C Ray Callahan, Coal hill, Ark.
19. (19) 25Z Michael Buzan, Wilburton, Okla.
DNS - 45 Dan Culp, Hindsville, Ark.
DNS - C19 Tigger Callahan, Clarksville , Ark.

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