Three people were injured Friday night when a race car jumped the track at Ponderosa Speedwday in Junction City.

Owners of the track issued a statement Saturday on social media saying, "A racing incident occurred at Ponderosa Speedway on October 4th, 2024 during the Regular Race Show.

At approximately 10:30 pm EST a crash involving 2 vehicles occurred that involved one driver and 3 spectators.

Emergency services were immediately summoned, and 3 people were transported to the hospital in Danville for medical evaluation. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured and all 3 spectators are reported to be in stable condition with no life threatening injuries.

Ponderosa Speedway and staff prioritizes the safety and well-being of our drivers, teams, and spectators.

Ponderosa Speedway wants to thank all the first responders and emergency personnel for their quick reaction and the professionalism."