Drayton native Julie Pederson to be inducted into River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame

By Valley News and Views Staff Drayton native Julie Pederson will be honored posthumously as one of four members of the River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during ceremonies on Friday, Aug. 7.

Pederson made history at River Cities Speedway as one of the area's pioneering female racers. In 1994, she earned Hobby Stock Rookie of the Year honors, becoming the first woman to receive the aw…