It was a final, emotional lap for racers at the Irwindale Speedway and Dragstrip as it officially closed its tracks after 25 years of business.

The closing of Irwindale Speedway leaves a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.

Southern California’s motor racing family bid a fond and bittersweet farewell to Irwindale Speedway on Saturday, Dec. 21, for the absolute final time. The facility ended 25 years of racing with its Farewell Extravaganza program,