Memorial Fund Set Up in Honor of Driver Killed at the All American Speedway

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of John Ronald Pestana, or Ron, who was in Roseville Saturday, July 14.

Pestana was participating in the Spectator Racing Series, a racing event that allows people to race rented stock cars, when the car he was driving crashed head-first into the racetrack wall adjacent to the off-ramp during the first turn on the fourth lap, according to witnesses. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

A memorial service is scheduled for Pestana at 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Wild Idol Saloon, 3918 Main St. in Byron, a city in the Bay Area.

A memorial lap and moment of silence will be held during the opening ceremony Saturday, July 21 at the All American Speedway in honor of Pestana.

Also, Spectator Racing at the All American Speedway will donate all sales of 10-lap sessions to Pestana’s fiancé. More information is available on their Facebook page here.

To make a donation to the Ron Pestana Memorial Fund via phone, call Bank of the West in Roseville at 916-787-5220 or make a donation at 1112 Galleria Blvd., Suite 170 in Roseville.

A Facebook page has also been set up to remember Pestana: RIP Ron Pestana.

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