June 11, auto racing disaster at Le Mans
Today is Sunday, June 11th, the 162nd day of the year 2023. He has 203 days left this year. Today’s historical highlights: On June 11, 1955, during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, two cars collided, ramming into the crowd and killing more than 80 people in what was the worst disaster in […]
Ocean and Petaluma Speedways up Next for Western Midget Racing
Western Midget Racing will make its 24th appearance at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. on Friday night as part of the NorCal doubleheader weekend, with another race on Saturday at Petaluma Speedway. In addition to both IMCA Modified and IMCA Sports Modified, Hobby Stock and Four Bangers will also be competing on Friday’s Ocean Speedway […]
Unlimited Off-Road Racing formed – The Checkered Flag
the martelli brothers announced the creation of Friday Unlimited off-road racingwhich will be a three-race series of major US desert racing under their wing. parka 400 Following January, Mint 400 March and California 300 in October. “We are very excited to announce this new League and Championship Points Series.” commented Matt Marteri. “The Parker 400 […]
Drake Edwards Wins Western Midget Racing Debut Race at Mohave Valley Raceway
Surprise, Arizona’s Drake Edwards won Saturday’s WMR debut at Mojave Valley Raceway in Kevin Ferkins’ No. 4 Western Midget. The 25-lap feature with his 22 cars assembled, a series best, serves as the second round of the Western Midget Racing Championship season. “I was in the lead pretty quickly. We were able to get a […]
Street racing and sideshows continue to occur in Tucson
TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department continues to crack down on street racing and sideshows where people illegally congregate to watch drivers race through intersections, which often cause donuts and burnout. Last September, nearly 200 people were arrested for illegal street racing in Tucson. Related: Many arrested in street races all weekend Although […]
Cocopah Racing holds its third and final day at Playa Azul
Summerton, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Day 3 and final of the Playa Azul Seipet Resort Casino Winter Nationals at Cocopa Speedway. Since Thursday, drivers have not only polished their cars, but also tuned their pedals to medals, leading up to the final day of the 2023 Winter Nationals at Summerton’s Kokopa Speedway. So far, Iowa […]
