Homestead-Miami Speedway where Miami-Dade County officials co-designated the roadway that runs in front of the track as “Ralph Sánchez Speedway Boulevard.” Pictured from left to right: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Lynda Bell, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Giménez, Ralph Sánchez’ daughter Patricia Sánchez-Abril, Ralph Sánchez’ wife Lourdes Sánchez, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz. (Photo credit: Homestead-Miami Speedway).
A nearly six mile stretch of SW 137 Avenue/Speedway Boulevard from Palm Drive to U.S. 1 in Homestead has been co-designated “Ralph Sánchez Speedway Boulevard,” in recognition of Sánchez, the founder of the track, who passed away April 1.