Wine Country Racing Association had two Jr. Dragsters at last Sunday’s race. 10 year-old Ashley Clark (Sicamous, BC) and 11 year-old Jordyn Lombardi (Houston, BC) are traveling at approximately 75 miles/hour when they reach the finish line. (Shannon Robertson photo)
The second Osoyoos drag racing event of the season was held Sunday, June 8 at the airport with 216 separate drag races and 47 cars.
The races are organized by the Wine Country Racing Association, which hosts five events at the airport each season.
Street cars, designated drag cars — some of them super fast — and dragsters, large and small were on the menu for Sunday’s races.
Veteran fans educated newcomers on the basics of drag racing in the grandstands. A 50/50 draw netted its winner nearly $400.
Okanagan Mountain Helicopters made a showing, topping the fans’ experience off by offering helicopter rides.
Winners
Sportsman Bracket
Andy Kusch of Grand Forks, BC (Red 1967 Buick)
Defeated
Tim Hiebert of Osoyoos (Black 1990 Ford Mustang)
Warrior Heads up Racing
Jorge Madrigal of Garibaldi, BC (Blue 1997 Dodge Viper)
Defeated
Adam Brown of Summerland, BC (Silver 2002 Subaru)
Pro Bracket
Doug Blatchford of Oliver, BC (Red 1969 Chevelle)
Defeated
Shana Cachola of Oliver, BC (Hot Pink 1972 Chevy Nova)
Super Pro
Ernie Bartelson of Oroville, WA (Black 51 Chevrolet)
Defeated
David Sabyan of Oliver, BC (1978 Monte Carlo)
Bike/Sled
Stuart Eckey of Osoyoos, BC (Red & Black 2001 Honda Motorcycle)
Defeated
Duane Hamm of Oliver, BC (Orange 2009 Suzuki Motorcycle)
Junior Dragster
Ashley Clark of Sicamous, BC (Black 2003 Jr. Dragster)
Defeated
Jordyn Lombardi of Houston, BC (Blue & Red Jr. Dragster)
Fastest Reaction Time
George Anthony of Osoyoos, BC (Black 1983 Ford Mustang) perfect .500 light
WCRA has one event still to come for the spring segment of drag racing. Sunday, June 22, 2014 the gates open up at 9 a.m. Any drivers interested in running their vehicles need to show up early to register and pass through safety inspection. Racing begins at 11 a.m. and culminates with the final, elimination event beginning at 1 p.m.
Spectators are welcome to bring lawn chairs or fill the grandstands to cheer the racers on. There will be concessions on site, a 50/50 draw and more. Admission is $10, with people under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Remember, this event is a family-friendly, drug and alcohol free get together.
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