LIBERTY LAKE - On July 8 a special race for special needs kids, hosted by the Spokane Valley Rotary, was held at Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake.

Each Racer was paired with a vetted and experienced driver for each race. The free event was open to the community and about 10 racers, in two heats, participated.

After the race, a free barbeque was held for participants and guests. Proceeds from the sponsors were donated to Joya and the HOPE School.

Jim Lusk, a long-time Rotarian who was announcing at the races, said that the pandemic stopped the races for a few years and that this race is the fi...