Drayton native Julie Osowski Pederson inducted into River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame
Instead, she wanted to earn her place on the track.
Friends and family surround Tucker, Joey and Kelsi Pederson during the Hall of Fame induction Friday, Aug. 7 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. Photo by Robert Dusso, Dusso Photography
Tucker and Kelsi Pederson hold Sassy Brat Racing signs while Joey Pederson accepts the post-humous induction for his wife, Julie Pederson while surrounded by family and friends. Photo by Rebecca Davis
Julie Osowski Pederson with her number 93 car. Submitted by Pederson Racing
Julie Osowski Pederson has her own special seat at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. Submitted by Pederson Racing
Photo by Rebecca Davis
Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Photo by Robert Dusso, Dusso Photography
When Julie Pederson first climbed behind the wheel of a racecar, it started with a challenge.
The Drayton native's father, Dean Osowski, had raced stock cars and shared driving duties with one of Julie's classmates. According to River Cities Speedway, that classmate teased Julie that she wouldn't have the guts to get behind the wheel.
