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August Assault hits airport

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The August Assault will take place on the final day of the Festival of the Rolling Arts at Sechelt Airport.

The Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) will be hosting the August Assault at the Sechelt Airport on the final day of the Festival of the Rolling Arts.  Spectators and racers are welcome to attend the Sunday, Aug. 13 event.

There’s a motorcycle class, and Street Machine and Super Street are the perfect class for enthusiasts who want to race their daily driver. For the serious racers there is the Hot Rod and Street Rod class.

For spectators interested in viewing Sechelt and the surrounding area from the air, Airspan Helicopters will be offering tours.

During the awards presentations, the Vic Dubois Memorial Award will be presented to a member of the SCDRA who volunteers and demonstrates continued dedication to the club, and the community. 

Cash prizes are available for all race classes, best reaction time, fastest ET and best burnout.

Bring your friends, chairs, sunscreen and be prepared to have a good time. Please remember that pets aren’t permitted on the site.

Sechelt Airport is located at the top of Field Road in Wilson Creek.

Tech inspection runs from 8 to 10 a.m. Racing begins at 9 a.m.

Gate admission is $10 for spectators and racers. Racing fee is $50 for non-members, $35 for members. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information see scdraonline.ca or contact Richard at 604-230-5067 or [email protected].

– Submitted by Richard Austin