55th running apple cup will be hosted at the nations fastest 1/2 mile trioval!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         -    February, 27th 2024

55th Running of the Bonneys TYM Tractors APPLE CUP presented by Legends Casino Kicks Off Pacific Northwest Racing Season [West Richland, WA] at the Nations Fastest 1/2 mile trioval– The excitement is building as the Pacific Northwest gears up for the 55th Running Apple Cup, the highly anticipated season opener for the West Coast's race scene. Scheduled for April 6-7th, the race weekend kicks off with private testing on April 5th, followed by open practice and media day on April 6th. 

The main racing events commence on Saturday, April 6th, featuring the Northwest Prolate Model with a thrilling $5000.00 to win, alongside the Bettarel Hobby Stocks and NW Vintage Modifieds. Sunday, April 7th, promises even more adrenaline-pumping action with the Northwest Super Late Model Series Pollock 125, offering an impressive $10,000 to Win. The day also includes competitions in Bettarel Hobby Stocks and MiniStocks. Don't miss your chance to witness the high-speed excitement! Tickets for the 55th Bonneys TYM TRACTORS APPLE Cup are on sale now at RACEWASHINGTON.com. Get ready for a weekend of thrilling races, intense competition, and unforgettable moments at the season's kickoff event!

History of the Apple Cup:
Honorable Mentions: - 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 5-time winner These legends bring an extra layer of prestige to an already illustrious event, adding their names to the storied history of the Apple Cup. 

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

Kyle Tellstrom (Boise, ID) Victory Circle @ the 2023 Bonney's TYM Tractors Apple Cup

Smoke show in Victory Lane | 2023 Apple Cup - Tellstrom declared winner!

About Tri-City Raceway 

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  2-3 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.

In Memory of Ted Pollock - Jan 22, 1934 - Dec 8th, 2023

The Apple Cup was originated at Yakima Speedway (Yakima, WA).Ted Pollock was one of the men that helped play apart of the legacy of this race. In 1956, Ted and his first wife, Rose Pollock, moved to Portland, OR. Together they had three children. Ted owned and operated Pollock Motors and Yakima Speedway in Yakima, WA, for over 50 years. The speedway was selected as the first Pacific Northwest sanctioned NASCAR facility. Ted promoted Evel Knievel for 17 jumps. Evel began his early career at Yakima Speedway. 

​Ted is survived by his second wife, Cathie Pollock; his children, Lori, Shari Persen and Tom Pollock; and two stepchildren, Paul Hermanson and Audrey (James) Quinn. His siblings, Margo Ferrance, Dorothy Prindiville, Judy (Curt) Peterson, Pat (Larry) Schulze, Linda (Daryl) Hill, and David (Jackie) Pollock also survive him. He also leaves his grandchildren, Nichole (Rick) Kersey, Andrew (Becca) Persen, Joe (Priscilla), Katie (Carson), and Eden Pollock; six great-grandchildren with two more on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

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