International Racers
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| League | IBA (2014–present) |
| Team history | Markham City Racers (2014) International Racers (2014–present) |
| Based in | Lemont, Illinois |
| Arena | Lithuanian World Center |
| Owner(s) | Jay Bradford |
| Head coach | Jay Bradford |
| Championships | none |
| Division titles | none |
The International Racers are a semi-professional basketball team who compete in the Independent Basketball Association (IBA). The franchise was originally known as the Markham City Racers. Home games are played at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont, Illinois.
History
The Racers were formed in 2014, entering the IBA for the 2014 Spring season. The team played home games at Martin Luther King Park Fieldhouse, which is part of the Markham Park District.
On March 16, 2014 the Racers won their first game in franchise history, defeating the Kankakee County Soldiers 117-103.[1]
After an 8-3 regular season Markham moved on to the IBA Playoffs, earning a bye to the semifinals as the Kenosha Ballers were unable to travel to compete. With a win over the St. Louis Trotters the Racers advanced to the championship game, losing to fellow expansion team Grand Rapids Fusion 104-92.[2]
After the 2014 Spring season the team moved from Markham to the Lithuanian World Center Riškus Hall, also home of the Chicago Lithuanian Basketball League (ČLKL), and changed their name to the International Racers.
Season-by-season results
| Season | Wins | Losses | Finish | Playoffs |
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| 2014 Spring | 8 | 3 | 3rd | Runner-up (Lost to Grand Rapids Fusion) |
| 2014-15 Fall | 4 | 7 | 5th | DNQ |
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