Spokane community supports young racer Willow Geren after fires

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Spokane community supports young racer Willow Geren after fires
Summary

The Spokane racing community gathered at Qlispé Raceway Park to support 12-year-old racer Willow Geren following the loss of her home in the Old Trails Fire. Local racers offered their cars, enabling her to get back on the track. A drag race event raised $1,000 to assist the Geren family during this difficult time. Willow's father, Nick Geren, expressed gratitude for the community's support and emphasized that their efforts helped Willow feel normal despite the tragedy. Organizer Dylan Almeida reflected on the importance of community support, sharing his own similar experience in the racing world.

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  • Willow Geren's family lost their home in the Old Trails Fire.
  • Local racers offered cars for Willow to continue racing.
  • Qlispé Raceway Park organized a drag race to raise funds.
  • The event raised $1,000 for the Geren family.
  • Nick Geren highlighted the community's supportive response.
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  • 8:46 PMYahoo SportsSpokane's racing community comes together to get local racer back on the track
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Countless families have lost their homes and their belongings in the Spokane Complex Fires, but one community banded together to help a 12-year-old girl keep moving forward. Friday night, racers from around the community lined up at Qlispé Raceway Park in order to help out one local racer, Willow Geren, and her family. “I know Willow’s story has gone out all the way to other divisions throughout the country, but unfortunately, her story is not unique.”

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