Homestead-Miami Speedway Founder Ralph Sanchez Honored Friday

Pictured from left to right: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Lynda Bell, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Ralph Sanchez daughter Patricia Sanchez-Abril, Ralph Sanchez’ wife Lourdes Sanchez, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe" Diaz.

In ceremonies earlier today at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Miami-Dade County officials co-designated the roadway that runs in front of the track as “Ralph Sanchez Speedway Boulevard."

A nearly six mile stretch of SW 137 Avenue/Speedway Boulevard from Palm Drive to U.S. 1 in Homestead has been co-designated “Ralph Sanchez Speedway Boulevard," in recognition of Sanchez, the founder of the track, who passed away April 1st of this year.

A map outlining the portion of the road affected is shown.