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This coming weekend is something for all gear-heads and car enthusiasts to behold. The Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) is hosting their third drag race of the 2013 season. Sunday June 9 is the day for racers and fans to flock to the Richter Pass Motorplex to experience side by side drag racing all day long. (Osoyoos airport, west of Osoyoos on Hwy 3.) www.winecountryracing.ca for more information.

This finishes off a total car weekend, put on by the Cactus Jalopies Club. Events are booked starting Thursday June 6 for the entire weekend, including bowling, pizza parties, and one fantastic car show. It all culminates at the drag track on Sunday afternoon with a special drag racing class of their own. (www.cactusjalopies.ca)

Gates open at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Any drivers interested in putting their machines on the line need to show up early for registration and to get their vehicle passed through technical inspection. Racing starts around 11 a.m. with the final, elimination rounds beginning around 1 p.m.

Fans can fill the grandstands, bring along their favourite lawn chair or pull up a tailgate in Redneck Row. Come expecting racing action, live music, delicious concessions, gorgeous cars and even a chance at lining your pocket with the 50/50 draw.

Cost is $10 per person, with kids under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

This WCRA event winds up the spring segment, and racing will resume on September 22 and October 13, 2013. If you miss this one, it will be a long wait for fall.

Photo Credit: Laurena Rehbein  www.photosbylaurena.ca