If you have followed racing in the Red River Valley over the past 50-plus years, you know the last name Pavlicek. The Pavlicek racing tradition started in 1973 when Steve “Duffer” Pavlicek hopped behind the wheel of his first race car. He had a successful career that culminated in being elected into the Red River Valley Racing Hall of Fame in 2026. The family racing legacy is carried on by Steve’s son, Rich, who is in his 23rd year behind the wheel and Rich’s son Jayden,