INW: 13YO Girl Among Top Racers

“I’m just real proud of her,” said Nicole Behar’s grandfather Duncan Behar as he waited for her race to start at Stateline Speedway in Stateline July 13. Behar is 13 years old, and though teenagers racing is nothing new, few around the Inland Northwest have seen the success she has at such a young age. See Alison Boggs’ story here . And see: Kathy Plonka’s slide show here . (Photo: Kathy Plonka, SR)

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Question: Would you allow your 13YO daughter or son to race cars at Stateline Speedway?