Record number of spectators at fifth Moorefield Grass Drags

The fifth annual Moorefield Optimists’ Grass Drags, held on Sept. 28 at Driscoll Farms, included race categories for all ages. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Raelynn Billings prepares to compete at the Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags on Saturday, while dad Ryan and mom Dayna Goad get set to cheer her on. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

A record crowd was on hand to witness the power of the machines as they sent billows of dust into the air. Some of the larger sleds were clocked at speeds close to 150km/h. Proceeds from the event are used by the club to promote opportunities for youth in the community. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

The Ferguson Bros. from Fergus are regular participants at the Moorefield Grass Drags. This year, they brought along a large group of family and friends who travelled from as far as Ottawa to cheer them on. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

From left, volunteers Kenzie Brock, Ava Morgan, Emily Griffin, Jack Cox and Justin Martin pose with a fraction of the trophies available to be awarded to the amateur snowmobile race winners. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Two competitors take off at the start of a race. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp