Driving for Speed

Drag races were held at the Provost airport on August 6 and 7 hosted by the Provost Gear Jammers. Fifty-six contestants raced the 1/8 mile on Saturday while 60 took in competitions on Sunday for the 1/4 mile. A variety of vehicles took in the action, including this rail car driven by Kristen Bakewell shown zooming along the air landing strip on Sunday. Gord (Pitchfork) Barnett told The News that the drag races were “good.” Bakewell completed her 1/4 mile in 7.83 seconds, with 174 mph recorded which was a top speed for the day. “She had to pull the parachute to slow down quicker.” Barnett adds that she wore a fire retardant race suit, was strapped in with no shoulder room, wore a neck brace and her hands were strapped to the wheel. “She has no fear of speed.” See more photos in The Provost News dated August 10, 2022. ©Provost News Photo.