Osoyoos will be the home to everything automotive the week of June 9th through 12th. Regardless of what type of car enthusiast you are there is bound to be something going on that will catch your fancy.

The Cactus Jalopies Desert Beach Cruise kicks off on Thursday night and continues on throughout the weekend. It culminates with drag racing excitement at the Richter Pass Motorplex, sponsored by the Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA).

The Beach cruise has events ranging from bowling to wine tours, a show and shine to shop tour, a BBQ with a dance and vendors, and a scenic cruise.

At Sunday’s drag race a special jalopies only class will be the chance for the old jalopies to show off their stuff and see who’s fastest.

The Desert Beach Cruise continues to grow in number of participants and in spectators. Combine this with all of the regular drag racers that come out for every race and you’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.

Many of the volunteers for both events do not race, nor do they have old jalopies. They simply volunteer countless hours of labour so that a fun, family-oriented weekend can happen in our Sunny Okanagan Valley.

Gates open at Richter Pass Motorplex at 9 a.m. on Sunday June 12. Racers come early to register and make your way through technical inspection. There is a charge at the gate, but children 12 and under are admitted free with adult supervision. Qualifying races begin around 11 a.m. and the main event eliminations begin around 1 p.m. Concessions are on site.

For more information on drag racing go to www.winecountryracing.ca or contact Doug at 250-498-6443.

For additional information on the Cactus Jalopies Desert Beach Cruise go to www.desertspeedshop.com/cactus-jalopies.