The Texarkana 67 Speedway, a beloved local venue for racing enthusiasts, hosted its fourth race of the season this past Friday. The event was part of the Mean 15 Series and featured a special appearance by the Comp Cams Super Late Models, drawing a crowd eager to see 125 cars take to the track.
Local Racers Shine
The evening kicked off with the B/Limited Modified class, where Coty Tupper from Blanchard, Louisiana, secured his fourth consecutive win of the season. Texarkana locals Jake Huckaby and Connor Mewborn followed closely, finishing in second and third place, respectively.
The Comp Cams Super Late Models, a highlight of the night, faced a challenging start with multiple yellow flags and a red flag causing a temporary halt. Despite the setbacks, Cade Dillard from Robeline, Louisiana, emerged victorious, moving up from second place. Chandler Petty from Cabot, Arkansas, and Timothy Culp from Prattsville, Arkansas, rounded out the top three.
Factory Stock and Modified Classes
In the Factory Stock class, Justin Whitehead from Texarkana, Texas, claimed his third win of the season, maintaining his starting position. Neil Kemp from Mineral Springs, Arkansas, finished second, while Colby Mewborn from Texarkana made an impressive climb from tenth to third place.
The Modified class saw a remarkable performance by Tanner Barnhart from North Little Rock, Arkansas, who surged from fourteenth to first place. Jake Huckaby continued his strong showing with a second-place finish, and Lynnsee Provence from Little Rock, Arkansas, moved up to third from sixteenth place.
Exciting Finishes in Tuner 4CYL and Sportsters
Corey Howell from Huntsville, Arkansas, led the Tuner 4CYL class, taking first place. Tyler Ellis and Amber Nutt, both from Murfreesboro, Arkansas, secured second and third places, respectively.
The Sportsters class concluded the evening’s races, with James Caskey from Stonewall, Louisiana, moving up from third to take the top spot. Josh Worn from Benton, Louisiana, and Zane Haire from Redwater, Texas, completed the podium finishes.
The event highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of local racers, providing an exciting night for fans and families in the Texarkana area.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.