Local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers had an opportunity to show off their automotive engineering skills at the Grovedale Races held on March 1 in Kingsville. Eighty-four entries hit the two tracks vying for the top speed trophy in their respective division.
“We’ve doubled the number of participants from last year,” said Sam Puddy, one of the race team members that set up the event. “We’re trying to provide another way for our youth to have fun.”
Puddy also shared that the tracks had been updated with cameras at the finish lines and live scores were projected for timely feedback.
The design and the cutting of the racing cars was done at weekly meetings and at the annual winter camp held at Camp Cedarwin on Arner Townline.
The races also served as an opportunity for area scouts to fundraise for a trip to the National Jamboree taking place in Norway in July of this year.
Champions included Owen from 2nd Kingsville in the Beaver Buggy category, Adam from 2nd Kingsville in the Kub Car category, Rolly from 2nd Cottam in the Youth Stock Drag category, Allie from 2nd Kingsville in the Youth Drag Modified category, Sam from 2nd Kingsville in the Experienced Drag Stock category and Rania from 2nd Kingsville in the Experienced Drag Modified category.
The 2nd Cottam Beavers were all geared up to test out their cars at the races in Kingsville. They are pictured here just prior to racing, from the left, Atlas Chortos, Jeremiah Potier, Finnlay Neilson, Kasey Clark, Max Romanyuk, Thomas Slingerland, Jax French, Jayden Conway and Sterling Laramie.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
A car parade was held for all to see before the action began at the Grovedale Races.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
