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Good luck swimmers!

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The Castlegar Aqaunauts: back row /-r; Neil Jones, Rachel Friedrich, Angela Briggeman, Lisa fi
Blackwell, Selena Fodor, Adam Rodgers. Middle |-r; Rosanna Sheppard, Elizabeth St. John, Keith The Robson River Otters, back row I-r; Aaron Donohue, Mario Fehrenberg,

Wednesday, August 18, 1993

Justin Sutherland

Stansbury, Jodi Young, Brad Kristian. Bottom row I-r; Justin Kanigan, Mike Angrignon, Adam Kris Seamus Donohue: Front I-r; Sarah Sutherland, Alyssa Watson, Emily Watson,
tian, Kris Kanigan and Andy Angrignon. Missing is Sandra Ellis, Cheryl Ellis, Brian John, Aimee
Guido, Ransome Hall, Mark Robertson, Shelby Miller, Jaclyne Robertson and Brian Roberts.

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enior
golfers
prepare
for
Colville

SUBMITTED

A large number of senior
golfers are heading to the
U.S.A. for the Colville Invita-
tional next week

This is a popular affair so
there should be a large tumout
from the surrounding area
Entrants are to be there by 9
a.m. since T-off time is set for
9:30 a.m.

This past week saw 37
members turn out for their
weekly round of golf. With
the course in excellent shape,
some excellent scores were
brought in

Those golfers winning the
low net prizes this week were
Bob Moffat, Bill Harrison,
George Crossley, Bill Oleski,
Vince Santurtano, Buz Mac-
Donald, Bill Cheveldave and
Dick Wayling.

With the season slowly
winding down, Christina Lake
will be holding its Invitational
Tournament on September 9,
so members are requested to
enter their names early

Bill Oleski, Len Harmston
and Mike Veszuk will be in
charge of Thursday's competi-
tion for the members not
going to Colville

Selling something?
Phone 365-5266

Ask for
BEV ZAYTSOFF
Hair Annex
365-3744
Your family hair style specialist
Sr.'s Perm Special last

Wed. & Thurs.ot every
month. Available eves.

CASTLEGAR
JEWELLERY
REPAIRS
Restoring & Designing

2721 Columbia Ave
(next to IGA)

365-6450

be it's the challenge of the track on an off day; or the euphoric connection between car
ME driver in the heat of a dangerous race; or maybe its the thrill of speed, and the
stimulating high when you're first to the checkered flag. Whatever it is, it must be good,

because despite the large amount of time. disappointment and money, Canadian and American

drivers meet in Northport, Idaho, for ten separate racing-events each summer.
Held on a dirt track owned by the small town of Northport, amateur racers put on a show for the

Weaver from Cofville. It would be wrong to think this sport is just for the guys. One woman, Christy
Hamilton from Spokane, races many of the guys, and is a respected driver who, just last weekend,
placed first in one of the track's main events

Whitehead will be the first to agree that motor racing is a dangerous sport, which is why safety
measures are put firmly in place and strictly enforced by Safety and Technical Committees. From
the inside of a car, to etiquette on the track or in the pit area, if it isn't safe, it won't race, and if a
driver tries to bend the rules, he'll likely be eliminated from

hundreds of spectators who turn out each race day to cheer,
jeer or just soak up the sun and some cool refreshments. It's
not a place to wear your best whites, but it's great
inexpensive entertainment. While the audience sits back and
enjoys the view from the stands, drivers and their crews in
the pit area within the track create a bechive of activity, all of
which centers around the drivers’ point of affections and
wallets—their cars

Whether in the Superstock, Volkswagon er Modified
classes, it’s obvious the drivers and support crew have spent
a lot of time preparing for their respective races” In between
heats is the constant changing, tinkering, switching or
trading of spare parts, as well as the exchange of race
jargon and vocal replays. The pit, to any newcomer, will

competing that day. “Safety is definitely a main concern,”
said Whitehead.

For drivers, sponsorship means survival, and decorated
on many of the Canadian cars are names of businesses
\from Castlegar

‘Castlegar has been good to local and even out-of-town
drivers. There aren't too many business in town that haven't
been hit up for cash or parts. If it wasn't for the sponsors, a lot
of these guys wouldn't be racing.”

Although there are rules to follow, the friendly and helpful
attitudes drivers and pit crew extend to one another while
inside the pit vanish between drivers on the track.

“When it comes to racing, the friendship finishes, unless of

appear to be a friendly place—and for the most part, it

really is just that. “It doesn't matter who you are, American or Canadian, if you break down
someone will always help you out,” said veteran driver Bill Whitehead. “And it's very likely you'll
break down sometime. If you can make it through the day without any dings or bangs to you car
you've really done something

Whitehead 1s one of nine drivers trom Castlegar who competé tor cash and trophies each rac

the Nonhpon Track. Dnvers of all sizes and ages compete the oldest being 75-year-old

course’the driver breaks down on the track and needs help,”
Whitehead continued. The racing season at Northport is winding down; there are now. only two races
left to-take place this year one of which takes place on Labor Day weekend.

So. if you're looking for.a little excitement on the weekend, head to Northport to cheer on the
local drivers” ff you don't mind the noise and you can stand the dirt — you might find yourself
back neat season) Gentlemen Gand Christy Hamilton), start your engines!

—Text and photos by Sharlene Imhoff

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Doug Weir
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us sport, but drivers and cars must meet strict measures that allow complete
direct, but accidental hits

CAR NUMBER CLASS CURRENT POSITION
#171 Super Stock Sth place

#24 Modified 1st place

#22 Super Stock 12th place

#23 Super Stock 7th place

#9 Modified Sth place

#50 Modified Ath place

#4 Modified 9th place

#15 Modified 16th place

#44 Super Stock 11th place

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Left to right: Dan Scott, Bill Whitehead and Martin Whitehead have a collective
chuckle while Glenn Scott provides a vocal replay of the last race

The pit area within the Northport track is alive with activity as both
Canadian and American racers prepare for their events

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