The rich tradition of racing from throughout the region will takeover Pella’s downtown square at this week’s Thursdays in Pella.

The theme is Need for Speed, and will feature dozens of vehicles on display, including sprint cars, modifieds, dragsters, stock cars, outlaws, and more.

Several area race car drivers will be on hand to meet fans and give autographs, the World of Outlaws will have their fan zone, Pella Motors will be giving out Hot Wheels to kids, and Sukup will have their Indy Car on display.

Eleven area raceways will be featured and several driver interviews will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Tulip Toren.

The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio is broadcasting from every Thursdays in Pella this summer.