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Grand Forks’s Victor Kienas launches his super-charged 1973 Chevy Vega from the starting light at Wine Country Racing Association’s first drag race of 2015.

Last Sunday, May 24, the drag racers and spectators showed up in droves at the Osoyoos airport.

74 cars put on a record-breaking 275 races, which brought the following people to the winners’ circle:

Sportsman Bracket

Kayle Shaw (black 1975 Chevelle), from Penticton, fought his way to the top over 43 other vehicles defeating Westbank’s David Scherk (blue 1986 Chevy pick-up).

Pro Bracket

Oliver’s Shana Cachola (pink 1972 Chevrolet Nova) drove to the top of the pack when she defeated Summerland’s Taylor Dean (grey 2007 GMC diesel truck).

Super Pro

Michael Stewart (white 1967 Chevy II) of Cloverdale, BC drove a long way to take the trophy from Sicamous, BC’s Brad Heppner (black 1989 ED Quay Dragster).

Bike/Sled

Steve Clement (red and black 2006 Yamaha snowmobile), from Penticton, defeated Oliver’s Duane Hamm (orange 2009 Suzuki motorcycle).

Fastest Reaction Time

To get a perfect reaction time off of the starting light is an honour. This weekend two drivers get to boast about earning this trophy.

Elvis Glenn of Osoyoos, BC (black 2001 Ford Mustang)

Ben Dominato of Kelowna, BC (white 1981 Ford Mustang)

Be prepared for more racing. The next event is only two Sundays away. The entire weekend of June 5, 6, and 7 can be filled with cars. Cactus Jalopies (www.cactusjalopies.ca) and Wine Country Racing Association (www.winecountryracing.ca) make for a car-lover’s dream weekend.

Gates open at 9 a.m. Drivers interested in racing need to show up early for registration. Cars start flooding the track at 11 a.m. Final elimination event starts at 1 p.m.