The generally quiet campus of Texarkana College has been turned into a miniature version of Texas Motor Speedway and invaded by mini-NASCARs this weekend for the fourth annual Bulldog 100.

Racers from all over the area began preliminary runs Friday in preparation for today’s main event.

The team for Texarkana Independent School District has been racing in the Bulldog since it began in 2003. This year marks driver Thad Phares’ second year with the team. Even though they are previous cup winners, last year the team finished near last.

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