Havasu 95 Speedway started out as a clay oval built by the Havasu Off-Road Racing Association. It took almost seven years to construct the track, and opened for its first full season in March of 1989. When the clay ran out, they closed the gates. It was only in operation for seven years. In March of 1996 the track was paved and reopened, but it was closed again by 2000. The track then sat empty except for a few rodeos held in the dirt infield.
In 2005, our promoter Bill Rozhon, who was a racer himself in the 70’s and 80’s, along with a group of his friends, began to write letters and make visits to the city council in an effort to open the gates of this little quarter-mile once again. The city council approved the request and the work began. It took a year to get the track ready for racing, as it didn't even have crash walls or fences! Armed with the help of family, friends, excited future racers, and many local businesses, Havasu 95 Speedway opened for our first full season of racing in September of 2006, making it one of only three operating paved ovals in the state of Arizona.
The track has proudly been family-run since its inception. At the head sits Bill, managing the pits, racers, and rules. His wife Elaine was a vital part of the track’s management up until her death on Dec. 18, 2023 and her presence at the track is deeply missed. Bill’s daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Bobby Keirns, handle operations, marketing, ticketing, sales, and pretty much every little thing you can think of. Shelly and Bobby’s kids, Shelby Horn, Jeremy and Bailey Orozco, and Darryn Keirns handle tire sales, driver registration, the website, graphic design, social media, track maintenance and any other tasks that may come up. The youngest members of the Rozhon clan, Taylor and Sadie Horn and Natalie Orozco, are also proudly learning the ropes of racetrack promoting. The rest of the Havasu 95 Speedway team is made up of many volunteers, many who have been loyal to us since Day One, and have earned their titles as family members as well.
In Loving Memory of Elaine Rozhon - Click Here for Memorial Page
The 2024-2025 Race Season will be our 19th consecutive season. We owe our many years of success to our dedicated drivers, fans, and sponsors. Thank you all for being part of the Havasu 95 Speedway family.