Rain Takes Henson Memorial; Friday & Saturday Of Short Track Nationals On As Planned

Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS – TEXARKANA, AR – With heavy rain already falling at Texarkana 67 Speedway, plus a forecast showing rain well into Thursday, officials with the Arkansas oval have called off Thursday’s Ralph Henson Memorial.

The 36th Annual, $20,000 to win COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires & Ark-La-Tex Lawn and Landscape is on as planned on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7.

The current list of entries has grown to over 60 from 15 states.

Both nights open at 5:00 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. (CDT). On Friday, October 6, Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for military, $5 for youth (6-11), and free for kids five and under. Saturday, October 7, admission is $30 for adults, $25 for military, $5 for youth (6-11), and free for kids five and under.

Texarkana 67 Speedway is located at 16041 US-67 in Texarkana, Ark.

For those unable to attend, http://www.floracing.com will carry this weekend’s broadcast.

The 2023 season will mark the 32nd year of competition for the American Sprint Car Series. Spearheaded by the American Sprint Car Series National Tour, the ASCS Nation includes Regional Tours that encompass both wing and non-wing competition.