Spokane Raceway Park
Spokane Raceway Park or Spokane County Raceway is a 2.5-mile road course and a quarter-mile drag strip near Airway Heights, Washington. The track is currently an International Hot Rod Association member; it previously hosted National Hot Rod Association and American Hot Rod Association events. It is used as well for driving schools for marque-specific clubs. It has also hosted ICSCC championship events.
History
The track was founded in 1974 when investors produced more than two million dollars to build the facility.[1] The track was questionably managed, resulting in a lawsuit[2] against trustee Orville Moe, and bankruptcy hearings.[3] Moe was eventually fired.[4][5] The track was sold as of April 10, 2008, and purchased by Spokane County. The park has been renamed; it is now "Spokane County Raceway."
References
- ↑ Morlin, Bill (2004-07-04). "Losing Track". Spokesman Review. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
- ↑ Morlin, Bill (2007-09-06). "Raceway trustee files lawsuits". Spokesman Review. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
- ↑ Spokane Raceway Park Inc. vs. Orville L. Moe (United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Washington). Text
- ↑ Morlin, Bill (2006-06-01). "Moe fired as raceway manager". Spokesman Review. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
- ↑ Mark Klaas. "Banned from home?". CompetitionPlus.com. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
External links
- Official website
- Spokane County's official Motorsports Park site (new)
- Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association (WMMRA)
Coordinates: 47°39′35″N 117°34′25″W / 47.65972°N 117.57361°W