Grand Prix brings smiles to faces

Engines roared and faces turned immediately to smiles for young and old alike at the second annual Lions Club Grand Prix held at Point Pelee Kart track on Saturday, September 16.

The Leamington Lions Club hosted the event in partnership with Point Pelee Karting and the Leamington Area Classic Cruisers, who were on hand to display their vehicles and do a trip around the track.

Proceeds benefited the Erie Shores Health Foundation, earmarked for the Diagnostic Imaging Department in support of the MRI campaign.

While final proceeds are yet to be announced, the day produced a corporate winner, as well as junior and senior open division winners.

All involved walked away with smiles on their faces and organizer Bruce Medcalf was happy to see that.

Garrett Cash walked away as the junior winner, while Ken Gray took the senior trophy. The corporate winner was sponsored by Sizzlers Snack Shack and driven by young  Ethan Sorrell and the Green House Challenge trophy was taken by Mucci Farms.

The Classic Cruisers then took to the track from their parking spots near the front of the property and showcased their vehicles on the go kart track with a couple slow roll laps, culminating in the audience choosing a best in show winner.