NORTH COAST, Calif. – Due to the creative work and dedication of a handful of individuals in the community and the financial support of local businesses, two exciting nights of racing and fireworks will be happening at the Ukiah and Lakeport Speedways Independence Day weekend.

Thanks to the generous contributions from Factory Pipe, Friedman’s Home Improvement and Mendo Lake Credit Union, with support from Kelseyville Lumber, Furia Construction, Max 93.5 FM, 94.5 Kwine, The Cost Cutter and Bicoastal Media fireworks will be taking place at dusk at the Lakeport Speedway, Saturday, July 2, and at Ukiah Speedway on Sunday, July 3.

Engines will be revving Friday in Lakeport for the Kelseyville Lumber Deake Lyndall Memorial Race featuring the Taco Bell Bombers, Jammers, California Vintage, Modifieds, Pro Drifters and Northern California Modifieds.

Then the cars will head over the hill Saturday to Ukiah where the “Lakeport Ukiah Challenge” continues featuring the Bandoleros, Taco Bell Bombers, Jammers, Legends, Modifieds and Northern California Modifieds.

Gates will open at each track at 3:30 p.m. and racing will begin at 5 p.m., with the exciting ground show fireworks happening at dusk both nights.

Race promoter David Furia has been the mastermind behind bringing the fireworks to the speedways. It is thanks to his dedication to patriotism that Ukiah has had fireworks for the last five years.

Furia is excited about this year's show. “The show is an incredible in your face display of fireworks and pyrotechnics. The style of fireworks that will be presented will astound and amaze every person in the grandstands. This will be the fireworks show that will make people wish they had been there. The crew puts on a great show and we have never been disappointed.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Ukiah Lions Cheerleaders by calling 707-671-2689. The cheerleading team will also be selling fireworks tickets at Subway in the Raleys Crossroads Shopping Center Friday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every ticket sale raises much needed funds for the cheer team and the community is encouraged to purchase their tickets early and support local youth.

Tickets to either race are $15 for adults, seniors and students $13, children 6 to 11 $10 and children 5 and under are admitted free.

There will be a $5 fee for parking in the Ukiah fairgrounds parking lot. However, the parking stub is redeemable at the ticket gate for $5 off one gate entry for the race and fireworks show.

Also, the Ukiah Pit gate will be opened at 8:30 p.m. to allow parking inside the fairgrounds. There will be a $20 per car charge to park inside the fairgrounds and watch the fireworks.