Ritzville Council hears drag racing event presentation proposal, begins consideration

Moses Lake’s Oscar Garcia wants to bring drag racing to the City of Ritzville.

Garcia spoke at the April 17 Ritzville City Council meeting to gauge interest about potentially holding a drag racing event at the Ritzville Municipal Airport in the future, as well as answer any questions from the Council regarding the operation.

He said he would like to hold the event in the summer, possibly June, when the airport is minimal.

Garcia informed the Council he has held drag racing events in Royal City for the last 14 years.

He has also staged racing events in other Washington cities, one being in Spok...