The Rumble in the Valley Returns to Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos on October 13th. Photo submitted
The seasons are changing yet again in our Okanagan Valley. Along with Autumn comes The Rumble in the Valley. Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) hosts the last event of the 2013 racing season at Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos, on October 13, 2013.
This last race is always a fun one to take in for racers, fans and volunteers alike. Three car clubs from up and down the Okanagan come out in force to prove which one is the fastest. Along with these fun-loving car enthusiasts comes a real treat for the fans. It’s not every day that a person gets to see beautiful, classic cars pulling up to the starting lights.
Ian Haryatt, of the Kelowna Kustoms, sped the trophy away from the Okanagan Rodtiques last season. Oliver’s Coachmasters club will be itching to slam the peddle down, since they have yet to reign victorious in this event. The good-humoured grudges make this race day one for everyone to look forward to.
Gates open at 9 am. Anyone interested in racing needs to come early to register and get your vehicle passed through a technical inspection. Time trials begin at 11 a.m. Final elimination rounds start at 1 p.m.
Concessions and grand stands are available on site. Fans are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and coolers. Please remember events are alcohol-free. Cost at the gate is $10, with people 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Results September 22nd
Rain may have kept a few away from the track last Sunday, but the the threat couldn’t keep the die-hards away. It turned out to be a perfect day of racing for 35 race cars. The fans that ignored Mother Nature’s threats were treated to 135 separate drag races and a day of fun.
Glenn Taylor from Osoyoos won the Sportsman’s Bracket. He drove his black 1951 Mercury pick-up to victory over Osoyoos’ Blair Ogilvy, in his white 1981 Chevrolet pick-up.
The Pro Bracket final was a battle among Oliver residents. Shana Cachola (in her pink 1972 Nova) barely ripped the victory from the grasp of Doug Blatchford in a close race. Blatchford drove his red 1969 Chevelle.
The Super Pro victory belongs to Peachland’s Phil Walter. Walter zipped his 1986 Nissan by Dick Warren of Tonasket. Warren races a purple 1972 AMC Hornet called Rant ‘n Rave.
David Madsen of Summerland took the trophy home in the Bike/Sled class, with his 2003 black Arctic Cat snowmobile. He defeated Osoyoos’ Steve Macor on his purple 2002 Kawasaki motor cycle.
The fastest reaction time trophy went to Chip Sabyan of Oliver.
Go to www.winecountryracing.ca for more information