Racing Under the Stars: Tri City’s 4-Star Night Ignites with Action and Fireworks!”

Franklin, Pa: Tri City Raceway Park is gearing up for an exciting night of racing this Friday, featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply 410 Sprint Cars, RK Virgile Iron & Steel Pro Stocks, 21st Century Energy Group RUSH Sprint Cars, and the Complete Car Care Center RUSH Stock Cars. Fans can look forward to thrilling action on the track, as well as a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Venango County sky—a perfect way to cap off what promises to be a memorable evening!

Last week, Brandon Spithaler claimed his seventh career win at Tri City, tying him with racing legends Steve Travers and George Bishoff for 18th on the all-time win list since 1968. Spithaler is now focused on securing back-to-back wins to build on the momentum from his latest performance.

In the 410 Sprint division, reigning point leader Bob Felmlee will be facing a strong challenge from Brandon Matus, who is eager to narrow the gap in the race for the top position.

In the Pro Stock division, Bobby Whitling continues to dominate, looking to secure his third consecutive win to kick off the season. With an impressive total of 66 feature wins over three decades, Whitling is eager to add to his record. His son, Jake, currently sits second in the standings, with Curt J Bish close behind in third, adding an exciting family rivalry to the mix.

The 21st Century Energy Group RUSH Sprint Cars will see Blaze Myers vying for back-to-back wins and aiming for his third victory of the season, while Gale Ruth Jr. is determined to have his own success and is looking to add another trip to victory lane.

In the RUSH Stock Cars, William Baker Jr. is the driver everyone is watching, having won five straight races dating back to last season. He’s looking to make it three wins in a row this year, but Raidden Wilson, the defending track champion, is hoping to break Baker’s winning streak after finishing as the runner-up in the last two events.

Owner Josh Shiffer shared his excitement, stating, “Friday nights at Tri City are about much more than just racing; they’re about creating special experiences for our fans. The combination of thrilling races and a fantastic fireworks display makes this one of our most popular nights of the season. It’s all about celebrating the community and the sport we love.”

Join us at Tri City Raceway Park this Friday for an action-packed night filled with competition and camaraderie, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks that will light up the sky, making for a fitting end to what will surely be a fantastic evening.

Weekly Payouts

Hovis Auto & Truck Supply 410 Sprints Payout – 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,200, 4. $1,100, 5. $1,000, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $550, 9. S525, 10. $500, 11. $450, 12. $425, 13. $400, 14. $350, 15 thru 20. $300, 21 thru 24. $250R K Virgile Iron & Steel Pro Stocks Payout – 1. $700, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $ 225, 6. $200, 7. $180, 8. $170, 9. $160, 10. $150, 11. $140, 12. $130, 13. $120, 14. $110, 15. $100, 16 Thru 24. $75 Tow Money $50

21st Century Energy Group RUSH Sprint Cars Payout – 1, $600, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $225, 5. $200, 6. $195, 7. $190, 8. $185, 9. $180, 10. $175, 11. $170, 12. $165 13. $160, 14 Thru 24. $155, Tow Money $50 

 Complete Car Care Center RUSH Stock Cars Payout – 1. $300, 2. $200, 3. $150, 4. $125, 5. $100, 6. $95, 7. $90, 8. $85, 9. $80 10 Thru 24. $75, Tow Money $50 

2026 Points Standing 

Hovis Auto & Truck Supply 410 Sprint Cars

 1. (6) Bob Felmlee 156

 2. (13) Brandon Matus 149

 3. (47L) Dusty Larson 142

 4. (29M) Logan McCandless 136

 5. (32B) Jeremy Kornbau 133

 6. (X7) Andy Cavanaugh 128 

 7. (5) Jeremy Weaver 117

 8. (11M) Nathan McDowell 116

 9. (3J) Joel Mellon 114

10. (33) Brent Matus 108

RK Virgile Iron & Steel Pro Stocks 

 1. (7W) Bobby Whitling 168

 2. (07) Jake Whitling 156

 3. (29) Curt J Bish 155

 4. (23) Pat Fielding 139

 5. (57) Jason Kimmey 113

 6. (965) Andy Buckley 74

 7. (152S) bill Swaney 71

 8. (22) Chase Lambert 70

 9. (44) Jacob Wheeler 69

10. (00) Curtis L Bish Jr. 67

21st Century Energy Group RUSH Sprint Cars 

  1. (41) Blaze Myers 166

  2. (68) Zach Morrow 156

  3. (1T) Ricky Tucker III 146

  4. (24) Gale Ruth Jr. 142

  5. (63L) Wyatt Long 135

  6. (5B) Joe Buccola 133

  7. (21) Grayson Bayle 132

  8. (23) Charlie Utsinger 130

  9. (10) Brayden Blackshear 121

10. (7) Cooper Macormac 117 

Complete Car Care Center RUSH Stock Cars 

  1. (620) William Baker Jr. 169

  2. (77) Raidden Wilson 161

  3. (854) Cameron Kramer 145

  4. (22) Jim Buchanan 139 

  5. (76) Devan Jones 75

  6. (2C) Cole Laskey 73

Upcoming Races 

June 5 – 4 Star Racing + FireworksJune 12 – 4 Star Racing + Fan Appreciation Night June 19 – 4 Star Racing + Mini Stocks June 21 – BRP Modifieds – FAST $10 Sprints – RUSH Sportsman Modifieds – RUSH Sprint Cars June 26 & July 3 – ***No Racing***