NORTH COAST, Calif. – Due to the creative work of a few individuals in the community and the financial support of local businesses, fireworks will be happening at the Ukiah and Lakeport Speedways this weekend.

Fireworks on the Fourth of July in Ukiah is a memory for most Ukiah residents. Because of the daunting task of making all of the arrangements and providing the thousands of dollars in capital needed, most efforts to bring the fireworks back have lost momentum.  

Presented by Ukiah Ford and Hampton Inn of Ukiah with support from Furia Construction. Mendo Lake Credit Union, Ukiah Daily Journal, Max 93.5 FM, 94.5 Kwine, Advantage Towing and Transportation, Kelseyville Lumber, KXBX and True Country 103.3, fireworks will be taking place at dusk at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds on Friday, July 4, and at the Lakeport Speedway on Saturday, July 5.

Engines will be revving Friday in Ukiah for “Blast From The Past” Car Racing and Saturday for the Deake Lyndall Memorial Race.

Divisions include, Bombers, Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Jammers, Bandos, Legends and Outlaws.

Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and Racing will begin at 5 p.m. with the exciting ground show fireworks will take place at dusk both nights.

Tickets are $14 for adults, seniors and students $12, children 6 to 11 $8 and children 5 and under are admitted free. Family packs with two adults and three children’s admittance can be purchased for $30.

In recognition of their service and sacrifice, first responders and members of military with proper ID will be admitted for free.

Race promoter David Furia has been the mastermind behind bringing the fireworks to the speedways. With the support and assistance of Jennifer Seward and Mary Chadwick the groundwork has been laid for a not-to-miss patriotic celebration.

Furia is excited about this years show and said, “The ground 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.”

Avoid the long drive home, keep fireworks in our community and support the local businesses that have brought fireworks home again. Make plans now to attend a night of racing and fireworks at the Ukiah Speedway Blast From The Past Races July 4 and July 5 at the Lakeport Speedway Deake Lyndall Memorial Race.