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South Okanagan Photos

Season opener ~ one for the record books

glory daze22Oroville, Washington’s Ernie Bartelson launched his 1951 Chevrolet “Glory Daze” to take the first win of the 2014 season, in the Super Pro division, at Richter Pass Motorplex on Sunday.

Photo credit Dan Hodson

The Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) hosted their first race of the 2014 season last Sunday, May 25. The event  was attended by 67 Race Cars, approximately double the cars generally showing for race #1. 274 side by side drag races entertained the crowd.

Winners:

Sportsman Bracket  Tim Hiebert of Osoyoos, BC (Black 1990 Ford Mustang) Defeated Blair Ogilvy of Osoyoos, BC (White 1981 Chevrolet Pick-up)

Warrior Heads up Racing  Tanner Ericson of Osoyoos, BC (Silver 2004 Nissan) Defeated Steve Carrier of Kelowna, BC (Orange 1990 Nissan)

Pro Bracket  Dean Book of Penticton, BC (Blue 1986 Ford Pick-up) Defeated Mark Horvath of Kelowna, BC (Blue 1991 Ford Mustang)

Super Pro Ernie Bartelson of Oroville, WA (Black 1951 Chevrolet) Defeated Don Cachola of Oliver, BC (1978 Monte Carlo)

Bike/Sled  Warren Brown of Oliver, BC (Green 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle) Defeated  Steve Macor of Osoyoos, BC (Purple 02 Kawasaki motorcycle)

Fastest Reaction Time  Tim Hiebert of Osoyoos, BC achieved a coveted goal on Sunday. He moved his Ford Mustang off the starting line beautifully, to receive a perfect reaction time of .500. He carried the reaction time trophy home with pride.

Exhibition Runs  Ashley Clark (the next Force) 10 Years old from Sicamous, BC Junior Dragster Brad Heppner of Sicamous, BC driving his 1989 Ed Quay Dragster Chris Bilodeau of Abbotsford, BC in his turbo powered Blue 92 Mustang

WCRA will open their gates for two more races for the spring session. Sundays, June 8 and June 22, 2014. Gates open at 9 am. Racing begins around 11 a.m. Final elimination rounds will start at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in racing needs to show up early, in order to have their vehicle passed through safety inspection. Spectators are welcome to bring lawn chairs and coolers, or fill the grandstands. (The event is an alcohol and drug-free event.) Cost is $10, persons 12 and under admitted free with an adult.