EVENT HUB - FrEEMAN HOOSIER 99 (2026 PLAYOFF RACE 2 of 3)

One of the nicest race track sunsets ever. One of the finest race tracks in the south.

Tri-County Speedway is a .400 mile speedway located in Hudson, North Carolina.  The quaint setting for speed has been hosting races since 1985. At first, TriCo was a dirt track hosting some of the best of the best in Dirt Late Model Racing. In 1988 it became a paved oval and a main-stay in the Carolina Late Model racing scene. In 1990 it also hosted a relatively new racing series, the SMART Modified Tour. 

Tri-County is one of North Carolina's most competitive race tracks and beautiful facilities.  From a new grandstand in 2025, yummy concessions, to trackside parking, the Speedway has a lot to offer racing fans.

Since the 90's the SMART Tour has competed at Tri-County 17-times.

TRI-COUNTY SMART Winners

1990 - Jay Hedgecock

1991 - Jay Hedgecock

July 1992 - Jay Hedgecock

Sept 1992 - Gary Myers

July 1993 - Billy Middleton

Oct 1993 - Junior Miller

1994 - Phillip Smith

1995 - Al Hill

1996 - Frank Fleming

1997 - Junior Miller

July 1998 - Frank Fleming

Sept 1998 - Frank Fleming

1999 - Bobby Hutchens

2022 - Brian Loftin

2023 - Bobby Labonte

2024 - Ryan Newman

2025 - Carson Loftin

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THE PLOT

This is playoff race two of three to determine the 2026 SMART Modified Tour Championship

Four drivers enter Tri-County tied atop the standings.  Danny Bohn, Ryan Newman, Jake Crum and Brandon Ward all have 557 points after an entertaining playoff opener at Orange County.  Burt Myers is in fifth with 540 points.

SMART ELECTRIC

Tri-County Speedway and the SMART Modifeid Tour is proud to have Smart Electric as a title sponsor of the racing program on October 3.  The company is owned and operated by true racers!

HONORING GARY FREEMAN

The SMART Modified Tour races at TriCo in 2026, for the second time, in honor of Gary Freeman, the owner of Hoosier Asphalt Oval South. 

Gary was a big part of Hoosier Tire's Short Track Racing efforts and an integral member of the racing community. His contributions to the sport could be felt in many different areas of the southeast and in particular within the Modified racing scene. 

Gary loved Modifieds and the SMART Modified Tour.  You would often see Gary chomping on his trademark cigar behind the Hoosier Truck. He was always approachable and full of wisdom and amazing stories and willing to share his passion for racing with all.

Modified racing is in a better place because of Gary Freeman.