2023 Tyler Co. Speedway Season Schedule| The MOV Informer

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2023 Tyler County Speedway Season Schedule
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Sat. 2/25
CHAMPIONS AWARD BANQUET & 23’ KICKOFF PARTY @ Lewis Wetzel Family Center in New Martinsville, WV | Join us as we honor the best of the 22’ season and preview the upcoming 23’ season!

2/27-3/6
STOCK CAR SHOW @ the Grand Central Mall in Vienna, WV | Stop by our booth and pick up a 23’ schedule!

RAINED OUT / POSTPONED -- Sat. 3/25
TEST, TUNE & TRIAL Open Practice for all divisions (Noon-4pm) with Leg #1 (Joe Dirt 100) of the ‘Grocery Getter Enduro Series’ ($500 to win) to follow | Reserve Seat Selection Day and the Bullring Bistro will be open for your dining pleasure!

RAINED OUT / POSTPONED Sat. 4/1
‘Get Your Dirt On’ 49th Annual SEASON KICK OFF!!! It’s NO April Fool's Joke as the ‘Bullring’ kickstarts the new season as the ‘Road to Super September’ welcomes back race fans for another fantastic season! | Plus we welcome the young race fans with a Kids Club Kick Off Party!

Sat. 4/8
THE BULLRING presents NO LIMITS featuring the $2,500 to win UMP Modified 12th Annual ‘Let It Ride 35’ | $1,500 to win RUSH Late Model ‘Deuces Wild 22’ | Plus don’t miss the giant EASTER EGGstravaganza Hunt! Click for story. Click for photo gallery slider.

Sat. 4/15
13th Annual PAT HERRICK MEMORIAL featuring the Steel Block Late Model Series $2,025 main event in memory of TCS first ever feature winner! | Kids Gold Rush Night – Coins will be scattered on the track and kids will line their pockets with nickels, dimes and quarters courtesy of the Long Reach Federal Credit Union! From The INNformer: Story with winner photos. Photo page. This one also has some candids in a photo gallery slider.

Sat. 4/22
PIT STOP/ WVMS

Sun. 4/23
‘SUNDAY FUNDAY’ FAN FEST 2023 A great day of early season festivities including a Classic Car/Truck/ Stock Car Show from 1-3pm | Open Stock Car Practice from 3-6pm | Leg #2 (‘This Suds for You’ 100) of the ‘Grocery Getter Enduro Series’ ($500 to win) | Plus several afternoon activities including Fish Fry | Cornhole Tourney | DJ Entertainment & Kids Games! Photo gallery slider.

RAINED OUT! -- Sat. 4/29
BLUE COLLAR BATTLE ROYALE featuring the debut of the Tri State Street Stock Series paying $500 to win | Plus the $1,500 to win Jerry Potts Memorial for Sportmods | SCDRA 4 Cylinder ‘Twin 15’ Features | Kids Box Car Build & on track Box Car Race at intermission!

Sat. 5/6
29th Annual TOPLESS 50 ULMS SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES paying $5,000 to win! Get a ‘birds eye view’ of the drivers as the nations 2nd oldest Topless Late Model race in America celebrates 29 years of edge of your seat action! Plus Junior Flagman Contest! Link to story on this site. Topless 50 candids and action photo gallery slider.

RAINED OUT! -- Sat. 5/13
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE BULLRING NIGHT It’s all about the ladies in celebration of Mothers Day weekend as we feature the 16th Annual Tammy Clegg Tribute Race for Hotmods paying $700 to win! Plus its Leg #3 (50 Shades of Clay) of the ‘Grocery Getter Enduro Series’ (Team Twin 50’s’ featuring Ladies/Men Enduro) | Plus Pit Tour for the Kids!

RAINED OUT! -- Sat. 5/20
FEATURE FEST 10 Features w/ varying formats including appearances by the Tri State Street Stock Series $700 to win & RUSH Sprint Car Tour (Series Rules) | LM & RUSH LM (FAST 6 Dash4Cash) | UMP Mods & Hotmods (Pole Shuffle top 10 qualifiers) | Sportmod & SCDRA (Revenge Draw among top 6 qualifiers) | Be sure to bring the youngsters to the track as this week the McClinton Chevrolet Mitsubishi Kids Club will feature a “Pit Tour” prior to the night’s action and a Kids’ Candy Scramble on the frontstretch at intermission!

Sun. 5/21
FEATURE FEST Saturday rain forced the Hometown Racing Association into rescheduling Feature Fest to Sunday, May 21. Due to prior commitments and travel distance the RUSH Sprints and Tri-State StreetStocks will be made up a later date. A quick efficient Sunday card featuring the Super Lates, RUSH Lates, UMP Mods, Sportmods, Hotmods, SCDRA 4 Cylinders and Mini Wedges will round out the card. The event will be a non-points event in consideration of those who may have other commitments. Gates will open at 2 p.m., Mini Wedges at 4:30 p.m., and Racing at 5:30 p.m. General admission is $15, kids 10 and under free, Pits $30. Story. Photo gallery slider.

Sat. 5/27
KING OF THE QUARTER MILE What better way to spend your Memorial weekend than camping at the Fairgrounds and enjoying a double dose of open wheel specials including the $1,500 to win 19th Annual Dickson Classic for UMP Mods and Hotmod Workin’ Man World Championship ($2,000 to win) as the regions most economical class does battle for the seasons biggest loot! | Kids Race Car Ride-A-Long at Intermission! From The INNformer: Story. Photo gallery slider.

Sat. 6/3
PIT STOP / WVMS

Sat. 6/10
FREE…FREE….FREE….‘PACK THE TRACK’ NIGHT & AUTOGRAPH NIGHT Join us for our traditional FREE Night of action courtesy of the Hometown Racing Association, so gather up the family, neighbors and friends and head to the ‘Bullring’ as a FREE ticket to excitement awaits! Plus its Mid-Season Championship featuring Double Points and the popular ‘MEET the STARS’ Picture and Autograph Night will take place at intermission! Don’t forget the sharpies, camera and smiles! The previously scheduled Tri-State Street Stock Series event that was rained out as part of the “Blue Collar Battle Royale” will now be added to the card Saturday, June 10, on the FREE “Pack the Track” night. From The INNformer: Story and photo page.

Sat. 6/17
DADS, DOGS & DIRT NIGHT Each week is special at the ‘Bullring’ and on this night we pay tribute to dear ol’ dad, the loveable hot dog and most importantly our love of getting dirty at the races! We feature Afforda-BULL Eats at the Bistro and It’s Hot Dog Hysteria (Buy 2, Get 1 Free) as we enjoy the dog days of summer! Plus its Vintage Racing T-Shirt Night (oldest racing T-Shirt wins a prize) and don’t forget the youngsters as we host a Kids Club Mid-Season Pizza Party! The $1,500 to win Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmod ‘Jerry Potts Memorial’ will be made up Saturday night, June 17. Story with photo gallery slider of winners. Photo gallery slider.

Sat. 6/24
MONSTER TRUCK MANIA featuring the Monster Truck Racing League | Highlighted by family friendly Car Crushing High Flying Monster Truck action | Monster Truck Ride Experience | Pre-Race Meet and Greet | Kids Power Wheels Race | Plus Leg #4 (Clunker Classic) of the ‘Grocery Getter Enduro Series’ ($500 to win) | The Tammy Clegg Tribute race for the J&L Collision Center Hotmods has been moved to Saturday night, June 24, as part of the Monster Truck Mania show | Racing action in the Sportmod, Hotmod, SCDRA & MWRA. From The INNformer: Story and photo page.

POSTPONED to July 8 -- Sun. 7/2
36th Annual EARL HILL MEMORIAL It’s a Star Spangled Shootout as we dust off those polka dot hats and celebrate ‘Mr. Tyler County Speedway’ Earl Hill with the running of the prestigious 36th Annual Earl Hill Memorial paying $5,080 to win! Plus we kick off the evening with the 3rd Annual Buckwheat Memorial for Mini Wedges! Plus it’s a Banner Night Art Project for the kids prior to the action!

Sat. 7/8
36th Annual EARL HILL MEMORIAL The rescheduled 36th Annual Earl Hill Memorial presented by Middletown Homes will now roll off on Saturday, a week later than originally slated, thanks to Mother Nature. A rich and storied event at the Tyler County Speedway in honor of one of the true icons of the Mid-Ohio Valley, that will pay $5,080 to win for the 50 lap A-Main. Also on the card will be the running of the 3rd Annual (PJ) Buckwheat Wright for the Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Mini Wedges along with a complete program of J&R Excavating RUSH Late Models, Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modifieds, Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmods, J&L Collision Center Hotmods and Dual Threat Sports Cards SCDRA 4 Cylinders. Gates will open at 4pm with MWRA Mini Wedges scheduled for action at 6pm with hotlaps/qualifying getting underway at 6:45pm. General admission is $20, with children 10 and under free, with pit admission priced at $35. From The INNformer: Story and photo page.

Sat. 7/15
PIT STOP / SUMMER VACATION

Sat. 7/22
21st Annual EATON/CHILDERS KING OF THE RING ($3,000 to win) featuring the Pennsylvania based RUSH Late Model Touring Series as the best RUSH racers converge in memory of the late Beecher Eaton and Bill Childers! Plus you’ll want to sharpen up on your racing knowledge for a chance to win some cool prizes as we host Trivia Night at the Track! And a huge Bike Bonanza Giveaway will await the young race fans (Bike Races 8/12)! From The INNformer: Story and photo page.

RAINED OUT! -- Sat. 7/29
TYLER COUNTY FAIR KICKOFF | 11th Annual BUD WEIGLE MEMORIAL | KIDS NIGHT OUT
Join us as we pay tribute to former promoter Bud Weigle and officially kick off the 60th Annual Tyler County Fair plus a giant KIDS Extravaganza featuring a ‘Back to School’ Backpack Giveaway, Bounce House and Balloon Artist!

Sat. 8/5
PIT STOP/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE TYLER COUNTY FAIR!
See everyone at the Fair! Track events all week include ATV Drags, Racing, Demo Derby, Truck Pull & Mud Bog! Photo page Plus info on Hillbilly 100 advance tickets and reserve seats!

RAINED OUT! -- Sat. 8/12
RETRO RACERS REUNION Enjoy a ‘Blast from the Past’ as we welcome back some past ‘Bullring Greats’ as its Induction Night as we welcome some more racing royalty to the coveted ‘Bullring of Honor’ | Plus a Vintage Stock Car Show Display | Bullring Booster Club Night/ Summer Picnic (All members ½ price GA admission) | Kids don’t forget to throw the Bike in the trunk as we present ‘Back to School’ Bike Races at intermission!
A jam-packed night will see the Class of 2023 inducted into the Tyler County Speedway Bullring of Honor: Bobby Hill, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Sam Irvin, Tye Long and Charlie Kimball! Well-deserved honor for some fine contributors of the success of Tyler County Speedway.
🏁 Class of 2023: Tye Long, Sam Irvin, Bobby Hill, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Charlie Kimball
🏁 Class of 2022: Denny Klug, Charlie Maloney, Gib Patt, Norman Jackson, Carl Short, Steve Davis
🏁 Class of 2021: Robby Thomas, Ron Conley, Ed Probst, Gary Midcap, Deak Parsons, Keith Rush
🏁 Class of 2020: No class (Covid)
🏁 Class of 2019: Pat Herrick, Bill Childers, Mike Balzano, Mike ‘Bird’ Wilson, Jim and Dolly Newkirk
🏁 Class of 2018: Butch McGill, Frank Wilson, Earl Hill, Bud and Marshall Doll, Bud Weigle, Sonny Spencer.
Plus, the rescheduled Bud Weigle Memorial and Tri-State Street Stock Series returns! Armbands from Saturday, July 29, rainout can be used for entry.

Sat. 8/19
CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT/ HILLBILLY QUALIFIERS Thanks to Mother Nature a 'BIG' night at America's Baddest Bullring gets even 'BIGGER' Saturday night, Aug. 19! We wrap up the regular season in style as we crown our 2023 Tyler County Speedway track champions along with a pivotal Hillbilly Qualifying spot up for grabs in each division! Also, rain outs from last Saturday:
- Bud Weigle Memorial
- Bullring of Honor Induction Ceremony
- EQT Corporation Employee Night
Plus, the Kids Club End of Season Summer Bash!
2 pages of photos and the results story with winner photos [Be sure to click on the first page to see the others]

Hillbilly 100 coverage

‘SUPER SEPTEMBER’ OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF FEATURING OVER $220,000 UP FOR GRABS!!!

Fri. 9/1
55th Annual HILLBILLY 100 (Night #1) | WV’S BIGGEST RACING WEEKEND OF THE SEASON | UMP Modified White Lightnin’ Tuneup $1,500 to win complete show | Tri State Street Stocks $700 to win complete show | Hotmod & Sportmod Prelim Action | Super Late, Steel Block LM, SCDRA Practice plus MWRA action! Friday night photo page. Hillbilly 100 results, notes.

Sat. 9/2
55th Annual HILLBILLY 100 (Night #2) | A MOUNTAIN STATE TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER | $5,000 to win Steel Block Late Model Series Hillbilly 50 Complete Show | White Lightnin’ 35 $5,000 to win UMP Modifieds Complete Show | Lil’ Hilly 20 $1,000 to win Hotmod Feature | Moonshiner 20 $1,000 to win Sportmod Feature | SCDRA Qualifications and Heat Races | plus MWRA action! Photo page from Saturday night. Hillbilly 100 results, notes.

Sun. 9/3
55th Annual HILLBILLY 100 LUCAS OIL DIRT CAR SERIES (Night #3) | AMERICA’S OLDEST DIRT LATE MODEL MAJOR EVENT | $30,000 to win Hillbilly 100 complete show featuring the LOLMS | $4,000 to win ‘Brown Jug’ RUSH Late Model Touring Series | $2,500 to win ‘Ridge Runner 30’ SCDRA 4 Cylinders | ‘Billy Bob’ 20 Legends Series. Photo page from Sunday. Hillbilly 100 results, notes. Davenport wins 2nd career Hillbilly 100.
Photo page of various cars in black & white.

Wed. 9/27
CASTROL FLORACING NIGHT IN AMERICA! $23,000 to win Super Late Models plus UMP Modifieds! Join us as we close out the 2023 season in style as the best Super Lates on the planet invade for a mid-week extravaganza! Photo page. Page 2 -- more photos and story.

Directions: 3 ½ miles South of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at Tyler County Fairgrounds.
Contact: Office 304-771-5661 | Raceday 304-758-2660
Weekly Divisions: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, RUSH Late Models, Sportmods, Hotmods, SCDRA 4 Cylinders, MWRA Mini Wedges
Website: www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebullringwv