DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(April 3, 2026) –
Progressive American Flat
Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro
Racing, will honor the life
and legacy of Chris Raschke
at the upcoming Ventura
Short Track with a special
tribute, “Chris Raschke
Day.”
A record-holding land-speed
racer, Raschke earned
membership in both the 200
mph and 400 mph clubs,
played a key role in the
record-setting success of
the Speed Demon team, and
won the 2024 SCTA points
championship at El Mirage.
Beyond his accomplishments
on the track, he was a
respected figure within the
American Flat Track
community and a dedicated
contributor to the sport
through his work with ARP,
leaving an impact that
extended far beyond racing.
In recognition of his
lasting influence, Raschke
will be named Grand Marshal
in Memoriam for the event.
His wife, Connie Raschke,
will participate in the
ceremony.
As part of the tribute,
Connie Raschke will be
presented with a
commemorative plaque during
opening ceremonies. Created
by Jostens, the plaque
serves as a lasting symbol
of Raschke’s contributions
and the respect he earned
throughout the industry.
The event will honor
Raschke’s legacy and his
impact on the sport.
The Ventura Short Track will
take place at Ventura
Raceway in Ventura,
California, on April 25,
2026. For tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-ventura-short-track-168769.
For more event and series
information, visit
AmericanFlatTrack.com.
About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the
premier professional
motorcycle racing
organization in North
America, operating a full
schedule of events and
championships across
multiple disciplines. The
organization is
headquartered in Daytona
Beach, Fla. More information
is available at
AMAProRacing.com.
About Progressive
American Flat Track
Progressive American Flat
Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro
Racing, is the world’s
premier dirt track
motorcycle racing series and
one of the longest-running
championships in motorsports
history.
