An evening at Barberton Speedway
Who knew there was racing going on in my own backyard....this was such a fun one! Can't wait to go back for monster trucks and the rodeo.
Racing fans watch preliminary races at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Russell Adkins of Akron cheers on race competitors at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Aaron Mulrooney (right) places the flag in his son Juniors’ car (left) before the national anthem at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Racing fans watch preliminary races from the stands at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Jim Raines (left) collides into James Lynch (center) at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
John Hamilton of Norton works on Jeff Walker’s car before the race at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. Walker has been racing for 30-years. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Johny Hughes leads the pack around the second turn at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Kenneth Bryce waves the flag in the victory lane at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Doug Sommers leads the pack coming around the third turn at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Top Left: Austin Gonzalez, 10, of Barberton / Top Right: Raymond Grimes, 12, of Barberton
Bottom Left: Kaylee Grimes, 9, of Barberton / Bottom Right: JaZion Parker, 4, of Akron
The Klaben Auto Stores car crosses the finish at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Racing fans watch near the fence at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Racing fans watch from the stands at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Dale Coreia waits to take the track in his Minions car at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Ryan Porter, 11, of Akron waves his flag as racers cross the finish at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
Qualifying racers take a few practice laps before the race begins at Barberton Speedway on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Norton. (Akron Beacon Journal/Leah Klafczynski)
