Radford Racing School announced Monday that it has expanded its business in Chandler by collaborating with the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park of the Gila River Indian Reservation to keep the park’s four permanent tracks open and available to Radford students.

This includes the 14-turn, 1.6-mile Main Track road course; 10-turn, 1.25-mile East Track road course; 12-turn, 1.1-mile West Track road course with 3/8-mile straightaway; and quarter-mile NHRA-sanctioned drag strip.

Radford's existing tracks include the recently upgraded 15-turn, 1.6-mile main track, a half-mile kart track and the 10-acre skills pad.

Off-track, a newly renovated guest center, trackside student lounge and gift shop are also at the 447-acre site, which is shared by thousands of drivers from around the world each year.

“We are here to stay -- in a big way,” said Pat Velasco, owner of Radford Racing School. “Since adding new courses, including a drag racing class with a 9-second NHRA license option, we’ve had tremendous interest from enthusiasts, pro racers, and partners alike.”

With all tracks in operation, Radford has the capacity to accommodate more students and classes, offer new automotive experiences, and the ability to bring major automotive- and motorsports-related events to the region.

“Three of our instructors, who’ve taught some of the best in the racing business, each just celebrated 25 years at the school," Velasco said. "Our permanent location means students can always expect a consistent, high-quality experience year-round – we are home to drivers who return again and again to progressively hone their skills.

Founded in 1968, Radford maintains more than 80 race-prepared vehicles, sedans, SUVs, and open-wheel formula cars, as well as gas-powered go-karts. For information about the school, visit RadfordRacingSchool.com or call 480-403-7600.

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