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News High Desert Racing
Driving out to the High Desert Speedway for the first time can be a little disconcerting. There are a couple of way to get there, but either way, the last mile is a gravel road that seems to lead nowhere. However, for racing enthusiasts the drive is well worth the momentary feeling of being lost, and while the speedway is not fancy, twice a month it is home to some of the best drag racing in Southern Idaho.
The first race of each month is class racing (open to anyone) where participants earn points. The second race of each month is limited to 27 cars with a payout to the Top 8 on each day. Spectators are welcome every race day with admissions of $8 for class racing and $10 for the big races (kids 7 to 12 are $5.00, and children under 6 years are Free). Spectators can sit in the bleachers or tailgate along the track. On race days the gates open at 10 a.m. and racing begins at noon. For more information go to highdesertspeedway.com or call Mitch (431-9596) Jodie (650-9730) or Marissa (650-3626). In August (19th thru 21st) there will be a special mortorcycle only event...
Racing With Speed
...that will include live music on Saturday night. If you are interested in being a vendor at this event, contact Gary (312-0307) Junior (3123986) or Kris (404-4424). June/July Schedule June: 11th-12th Class Racing & 18th -19th “Gambler’s Run” July: 9th-10th Class Racing & 23rd-24th “Summer Showdown”
Directions: 1974 E 1600 S From Highway 46 south of Gooding, turn west on 2100 south road, go 4 1/2 miles to 1600 east, travel north to track. From Highway 26 west of Gooding, turn south on 1500 East, goto 2000 South, travel east to track.
Magic Valley Dairy Days June 9th, 10th, & 11th
Carnival rides, food & craft vendors, and artistic performers. Community Breakfast, Magic Valley Show & Shine Car Show, and the Dairy Days Parade (10:30 Saturday morning).
2016 Parade Marshalls Lou & Donna Pence
Introduced more than 20 years ago, Magic Valley Dairy Days celebrates the impact of the Dairy Industry on the Magic Valley.
Photos by Jason Lugo
June 8
,2016
Volume 40 ~ Number 23 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Give Cancer The Boot
This Saturday, June 11th, the Gooding County Relay For Life will be held at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. This year’s event will be a Daytime Relay to raise cancer awareness and CELEBRATE cancer survivors and caregivers. It is also a time to REMEMBER those have lost their lives to this disease. Cancer Survivor/Caregiver Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Cancer Survivor/Caregiver Reception Breakfast. At 11 a.m. an Opening CELEBRATION Ceremony will welcome the participants. There will also be a Live Auction of the 2015 Handprint Quilts. Kids Klang for a Cure (kids who drop change in a bucket) will take place at 2:30. Afternoon and evening activities include a scavenger hunt, tent/theme judging, and games. The Relay Store closes at 9 p.m. and the silent auction & raffle winners will be announced. The event will end with the Luminaria Ceremony and a quiet REMEMBRANCE at 10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend as much of this event as they wish.