We invite everyone, racers, sponsors, friends, and fans to a memorial service and celebration of the life of Jim Soares.  The event will take place in the Petaluma Speedway Grandstands this Sunday, September 14th at 2 pm.  Following the service we will have a catered BBQ in the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds outdoor covered dining area located next to Herzog Hall.  Jim loved bench racing at "Pot Luck" BBQ's so bring a side dish if you would like to contribute.  The front gate to the fairgrounds will be open so folks may come in behind the grandstand.  The pit area will also be open.  If racers competing on Saturday Night would like to spend the night and camp in the pit area they may do so.

Yesterday was a very difficult day for me personally.  I lost my business partner, my mentor, and my friend.  After the eulogy we greatly encourage anyone who would like to share a story or an anecdote about Jim to please do so.

If you have a picture or memento of Jim and would like to display it we would also encourage you do bring it.

Rick Faeth
Petaluma Speedway