BARSTOW — Racing aficionados are proposing to use a portion of Main Street for drag races in Barstow in November.
Brian Devincenzi is the primary organizer/sponsor of the event. The principal of Route 66 Drag Races, Devincezi has said he envisions an event reminiscent of those that are held at raceways in Las Vegas and Fontana.
The actual distance from start to finish in each race will be 330 feet. Total length needed to accommodate the vehicles, including slowing and braking distance will be 1,200 feet of roadway.
City officials want assurances that proper safety measures including K-rails will be in place for the