DDK Racing’s Black Widow Monte Carlo (Oliver) lines up against Phil Walter’s 1985 Nissan pickup (Peachland). These two fan favourites can be seen ripping up the track on September 23 at Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos
The long, hot summer days are behind us and the hiatus for the Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) has come to an end.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 marks the date for the fourth event in the 2012 season. Racers from up and down the Okanagan Valley, from both sides of the border, are joined by their friends from the Cawston/Keremeos area and Grand Forks to put on a day of racing for the fans’ entertainment at the Richter Pass Motorplex, at the Osoyoos airport.
Oliver’s Warren Brown – sponsored by Muller Motorsports – rides his 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle, and is one of the fastest vehicles on the track. Brown is also one of the many volunteers who spend countless hours of their personal time to present each event.
When encouraging someone who has considered trying drag racing for the first time Brown said, “The experience is a safe way to get your heart pumping and see what your vehicle can do.”
During the two-month summer break teams have been ripping down their machines, repairing broken parts, tuning and tweaking engines and suspensions to deliver the most possible horse power to the pavement. Most of these racing teams are without professional sponsors. The effort and expense of partaking is simply a labour of love.
Perhaps the adrenaline rush is part of what keeps these racers returning.
One team of gear-heads have an anxiously awaited reveal for this September race. Doug Blatchford, Gary Dell, Dave Miller and Alex Miller have been preparing a 1969 Chevelle that is sure to please.
The gates open at 9 a.m. Drivers need to arrive early to make their way through technical inspection. Racing begins around 11 a.m. with qualifying runs. The main even, or elimination round, begins around 1 p.m.
Cost is $10 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Concession stand available on site.
For more information call 250-498-6443, or check out www.winecountryracing.ca/