Stradz Racing

🏁 One of those nights… but the good kind! 🏁

Another great night at the track for Stradz Racing! 💙💛

We finally found the speed we were looking for… just a little later than we would’ve liked! 😂 But that’s racing. Sometimes you nail it right away, and sometimes you spend the night chasing that little bit of magic.

The important part? We learned, we raced, and we had another adventure together.

Because the best part of racing isn’t always the finish—it’s everything that happens getting there.

What’s something you’ve learned the hard way at the track? 👇🏁

Is there a future or jr1 driver at Route 1 Raceway that could use a thin set of two week old rolled tires ? Looking to give them away, this is the set our 18h kart came in 2nd last week on.

Free to anyone in the future or jr1 class

🏁 IT TAKES MORE THAN JUST RACING TO MAKE A RACING TEAM.

People see the kart on the track. They see the green flag, the checkered flag, the smiles, and the trophies.

But they don't always see this.
The late nights working on the kart.
The early mornings loading the trailer.
The countless hours cleaning, scaling, adjusting, fixing, and checking everything twice.

The money, the travel, the fuel, the tires, the parts.
The missed weekends.
The disappointments.
The moments when the kart doesn't cooperate and you have to push it back off the track.
And sometimes… Dad has to push while Avaleigh walks beside him. ❤️

That's racing.
It's not just a driver sitting behind the wheel. It's a family effort. It's teamwork. It's sacrifice. It's learning how to deal with things when they don't go your way—and getting back to work anyway.
Every lap Avaleigh turns, there's a whole team behind it.

So when you see a young racer at the track, remember: you're not just watching a kid race. You're watching a family chase a dream.

🏁 The trophies are cool. The memories are priceless.
If you've ever been part of the behind-the-scenes work of racing, drop a 🏁 below and let us know what people don't see!

Follow Stradz Racing and come along for the highs, the lows, the wins, the lessons, and everything in between.


Photo credit Dirt Dog Media

🏁 Future Racer in the Making! 🏁

Last night, Stradz Racing brought future racer Max out to Route 1 Raceway !

Avaleigh showed him the lay of the land, shared a few little tips, and gave him a taste of what it’s like to be around the racing action. 🏎️💨

Of course, racing isn’t always fun and games… sometimes you also have to learn the very important rule of where you’re NOT allowed to park! 😂

Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re excited to watch Max’s racing journey begin! 🏁💙💛

Thanks Ryan Patrick James and Luke Mazurek for making the start of a kids dream come true.

Last night was a reminder that racing isn’t always about who crosses the finish line — sometimes it’s about standing together as a team. 💙💛
Edwin put down an incredible run and brought home 2nd place in the JR2 Feature! 🏆🥈
Unfortunately, Avaleigh’s night ended early after an unfortunate event took her off the track. But that doesn’t make it a loss. She fought hard, and we’re proud of her just the same.
One finishes, one doesn’t — we still win together. 💪🏁
That’s what being a team is all about. ❤️

Thank you CCS Engineering & Construction for helping enable this team become what we are.

Here we go again this Friday, if you are looking for something to do, come cheer on the racers.

**RACE WEEK**
Week 2 of 3 in a row this Friday! Reminder, this Friday is a makeup date from one of our rainouts earlier in the season, we hope to see everyone out this Friday for points race 8!

📸: Jeff Powell

Pit passes: $20

Spectators
Adults: $5
Under 10: Free
**YOU MUST CHECK IN BESIDE THE CANTEEN. If you do not have a wrist band (Pit pass OR spectator band) you will be asked to leave.**

Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, August 21st
Gates 4:00PM | Drivers Meeting 6:15PM | Practice 6:30PM

Track Address: 5210 Finn Line, Merlin ONT

Dirt Dog Media cought the whole crew :)

Fresh new look loading....Thanks Smolders Speed Concepts, can't wait to get the new body wrapped this week.