may 17......Photos by Bruce Bonham
Helmut graphics produce sometimes intimidating designs

 

 

If there was a contest for the biggest doggie in the pits, Otis would win paws down. A 200-plus lbs Great Dane, he’s a protective but a gentle giant, according to his 160-pound owner

 

 

BRP Late Models are pretty slick pieces, very neat and tidy

 

 

It’s obvious by his look of pleasure, Mr. Small Block is anxious for hot laps as he slides behind the wheel of a small block of a different nature. No problem for the Master of Merrittville. Second in the heat, second in the feature.
 

 

Rob Knapp’s long-time pit side aide, MJ, hands the wiry veteran his head gear

 

 

How cold was it? Just ask good-natured, cold weather hater Freddy Carleton, who came to the races prepared for chilly conditions — his favourite pair of racing red long underwear

 

 

Visiting BRP drivers (and regulars) line up on the back stretch for national anthems in a splendid display of respect — “ a gesture of appreciation,” said BRP series’ head man Gary Montgomery during the drivers’ meeting.

 

 

A little ‘plumber’s cleavage’ while scraping off the clay after hot laps

 

 

The Speed Buggy gets plenty of attention

 

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