Lorain Raceway Park Hall of Fame

11/06/2026

REMINDER!
SATURDAY, NOV 7th 9:00 AM

Lorain County Motorsports Hall of Fame Racer's Reunion Breakfast
Pickett's Place
37863 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Meet Hall of Fame Committee Members, Toss your hat in the ring to be a part of the Hall of Fame Committee and join in the great story telling.

Cash is the preferred payment at Pickett's Place but Credit Cards are accepted.

11/01/2026

SATURDAY, NOV 7th 9:00 AM
Lorain County Motorsports Hall of Fame Racer's Reunion Breakfast
Pickett's Place
37863 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Meet Hall of Fame Committee Members, Toss your hat in the ring to be a part of the Hall of Fame Committee and join in the great story telling.

Cash is the preferred payment at Pickett's Place but Credit Cards are accepted.

10/25/2026

The Class of 2026!

📸 Speedway Action Images

10/25/2026

Couldn't make it out to the track last night, The Pit Gate captured the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Special thanks to Kyle for joining us.

10/24/2026

It's Hall of Fame Induction Day at Lorain Raceway Park! Eleven new faces join the Lorain County Motorsports Hall of Fame today.

All inductees and their guest should go through the General Admission (grandstand) gate.

If you would like to purchase a pit pass, they are available but must be done on your own.

Inductees and their guest should go to the Turn 1 Pavilion to check in with Sandy or Wanda. Everyone must be checked in by 5:30 that will be going on track for the ceremony.

4:00PM Social Hour at Turn 1 Pavilion
6:00PM On-Track Ceremony

10/21/2026

Saturday info:

All inductees and their guest should go through the General Admission (grandstand) gate.

If you would like to purchase a pit pass, they are available but must be done on your own.

Inductees and their guest should go to the Turn 1 Pavilion to check in with Sandy or Wanda. Everyone must be checked in by 5:30 that will be going on track for the ceremony.

4:00PM Social Hour at Turn 1 Pavilion
6:00PM On-Track Ceremony

10/18/2026

It's officially Hall of Fame Induction Week! As part of the Halloween Festival of Speed, eleven new inductees will be inducted into the Lorain County Motorsports Hall of Fame.

2026 Inductees will be honored Saturday, October 24th at Lorain Raceway Park during a pre-race ceremony.

Social Hour: 4:00PM (fans are encouraged to meet & greet at the pavilion in turn 1)
Induction Ceremony: Following Qualifying (approx. 5:30PM)
Stay all evening and enjoy racing action for 10 divisions.

Inductees:
D.D. Hall
Dave Ennes
Doug Saunier
Ernie Ensign
Gary Albritain
Jim Foose, Sr.
Kent Stauffer
Nancy & Ron Henes
Phil Rozum
Ron Neal
Henry Nosse (Russ Stoutenburgh Sportsmanship Award)

10/11/2026

In case you missed the news, the Class of 2026 will be inducted on Saturday, October 24th at Lorain Raceway Park's Cavalcade.

The ceremony will be held pre-race, so get there early as you won't want to miss it.

Learn more about the Class of 2026 Inductees:

The Lorain Raceway Park Hall of Fame is excited to announce the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame

10/01/2026

Our usual First Saturday of the Month Racers Breakfast will be postponed to October 10th.

As many of you are aware, 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee and Board Member Jim Shirey's service will be held this Saturday (Oct 3rd). We will hold the breakfast next Saturday, October 10th at Pickett's Place in North Ridgeville.

Please keep praying for the Shirey family and all of Jim's friends.

09/28/2026

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Route 57) in Elyria. An additional visitation will be held the following day on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home promptly at 9:00 a.m. and stop at Lorain Raceway Park where Jim will take his final victory lap around the track. Burial will immediately follow at Camden Cemetery. Pastor Mike Haury will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made directly to the family.

View James R. "Jim" Shirey's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.