Hermiston Raceway

The Final Lap at the Historic Hermiston Raceway

Good Morning race fans, competitors, supporters, and sponsors.

This past Saturday, I received a handwritten letter from our landowner informing me that the facility has been sold and we must vacate the premises by January 15th.

To say I was caught off guard is an understatement. We had a verbal agreement to continue in 2025 and were getting a plan together to purchase the facility. We had 10 events planned and were looking forward to a promising 2025 season. But as things stand, it seems we have already held our final event.

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my wife of 42 years, Lora, our wonderful children Jody, Laci (her family), Breanna, and Junior, as well as my brother Brent and his amazing family, My Dad Wayne & Niece AJ . Together, we worked tirelessly to transform this place from what it once was into a vibrant, exciting venue for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to every team that supported us, to everyone who bought a ticket, and to those who pour their hearts into getting a race car on the track every race night & the community.

If there’s a takeaway from this situation, it’s that this could happen to ANY track. If you love racing and want to see it continue, BUY A TICKET & SUPPORT IT.

Despite this gut-wrenching end, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the drivers, sponsors, and fans who supported us throughout the years. You helped make Hermiston Raceway a success, and for that, we are forever grateful.

However, as we close this chapter, we are excited to add our signature events to my existing schedule at Tri-City Raceway. With an 11 event schedule planned, we anticipate continued growth and thrilling competition, making Tri-City Raceway the undisputed hub for motorsports.

Currently we are gaining investors & resources to bring a 1/4 mile oval track @ Tri-City Raceway bringing all our local divisions to the team.

We will be still be having The Night of Champions this Friday & look forward to sending out Hermiston Raceway with the amazing memories that were made!

We will see you all at Tri-City Raceway!

We just recieved word that Jan 12th is the new deadline for banquet tickets!

Have you got yours yet?! 👇

https://www.hermistonraceway.com/onlinetickets.html

Get ready for a night of celebration and excitement at the 2024 Hermiston Raceway Banquet & 2025 Season Kick-Off Party presented by M&S Motorsports LLC. & Mid-Columbia Dermatology! 🏁

📅 When: Friday, January 17th
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM | Ceremonies at 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Wildhorse Resort + Casino, Columbia Banquet Room

🍽️ Ticket Includes:
• 1 Admission
• 1 Dinner
(Deadline to purchase tickets: January 12th)

Enjoy the Wildhorse Signature Dinner featuring:
• Mixed Green Salad 🥗
• Green Bean Casserole
• Smashed Potatoes with Gravy 🥔
• Cheddar Herb Biscuits
• Grilled Chicken Breast with Pendleton Whiskey BBQ Sauce 🍗
• Slow Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Chutney 🍖
• Rustic Apple Pie & Strawberry Shortcake 🍰
• Water, Iced Tea, Coffee

Non-Host Bar (21+ over) 🍹
Rooms: Book your room at Wildhorse Resort—mention Hermiston Raceway when booking!

🏆 Awards & Recognitions
We will be celebrating the top 5 competitors per local division, & Desert Food Mart/Cougar Cave Cafe Series Top 3, along with special awards including:
• 2024 Hometown Hero Award
• 2024 Fan Favorite Award
• 2024 Sportsman of the Year
• 2024 Rookie of the Year
• Charles + Patricia Kik Award of Excellence
& the 2024 Melinda Darden Support Award

Plus, prizes, raffles, and more! 🎁

🎟️ Don’t miss out! Purchase your tickets before January 7th and be part of this unforgettable evening!

https://www.hermistonraceway.com/onlinetickets.html

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Hermiston Raceway! 🎄

We hope your holiday season is filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.

Thank you for being a part of our racing family, and we can’t wait to see you back at the track in the new year! 🏁