It was a rough start to the racing season for the QARA, as temperamental weather left drivers and fans wondering whether the season would start as scheduled.
The race was especially important for drivers as every place was worth more than usual, with double points.
After a slow start as organizers worked out kinks that got into the system over the winter, drivers had just begun warm up when the rain came, making the track treacherous.
The sun kept the hope of the drivers and fans up enough that everyone waited until it followed through on its promise and came out to make the racing a reality.
The QARA’s Terry Braman in his number 52 Pontiac Grand Am won the Mr. Mikes mini stocks over the weekend, jumping off into a solid lead with 140 points.
The number 99 Chevrolet of Brian Zipser, also of QARA took second, and 114 points on the weekend.
Chris Closson came in third in his number 96 Honda Civic, tying for points with fourth place driver Robin Blair in number 24.
In Quesnel Iron Street Stocks, QARA’s John Chatman came in first in his number 8 car to take 48 points
Tim Westwick came from Williams Lake to take on the Quesnel racers, taking second in his number 56 car leaving him ten points behind Chatman at 38 points.
QARA’s Henry Peterson took third in number 11, taking 36 points in the process.
The Oval will see racing again next weekend, June 22.
