Idaho Racing News

by Pauline Calkins

The race season started early for several area drivers as the first “So You Think You Can Race” challenge kicked off on January 30, 2010, owner Jeff Agenbroad graciously opened the doors of Fast Lane Kart Racing for the event.

MERIDIAN, Idaho -- Dan Buckley parlayed one of the fastest laps of the night into a victory Saturday, but it didn't come without a little nail-biting drama at ASA-sanctioned Meridian Speedway.

Melisa Scott kicked off the season with a hat trick. Fast qualifier (even beating last year's best), winner of the fast dash, winner of the main event and best looking car in the Street Stock class.

Look at the link below for more photos of the opening night. These photos will be available for purchase at PrintCraft in Caldwell. Ordering information will be up by April 19, 2010.

IHRS 7th Annual Open House
March 20th 2010, it’s all about sharing a passion.
By Stan Fuller

I just witnessed this accident at about a quarter to six today. I was witing to pull out onto Cleveland Blvd. when the driver of this white Chevy pickup crossed three lanes of traffic and slammed into a KIA SUV with three people in side. Two other vehicles collided while trying to avoid the Chevy.

By Jon P. Brown
IRN editor
The bar was set awfully high after Meridian Speedway’s first season under the guidance of a new operation team.

USAC sprints return to Meridian after absence; 10-second lap possible
By Jon P. Brown
IRN editor
Race fans aren’t the only ones who are anxious for the new season at Meridian Speedway.
Managing partner Adam Nelson said racers are champing at the bit to get on the new surface, too.

By Jon P. Brown
IRN editor
After a 2009 season that saw impressive attendance and racing, operators intend to keep the fans coming back with new action and fantastic aesthetics.
“We were excited about 2009. We’re real excited about 2010,” managing partner Adam Nelson said.

If you get lost mapquest 2614 E. Cleveland Blvd in Caldwell, Idaho

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