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Blown alcohol wheelstander highlights Estevan drag racing program

The Estevan Drag Racing Association held its final race program of the year on Sunday at the Estevan Municipal Airport.
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The Full Tilt Boogie alcohol wheelstander was the feature attraction at the Estevan Drag Racing Association's season finale on Sunday.


The Estevan Drag Racing Association held its final race program of the year on Sunday at the Estevan Municipal Airport.

The afternoon was highlighted by the presence of the Full Tilt Boogie wheelstander, a 1937 Chevy pickup truck that runs on its back wheels over a quarter-mile track.

The truck has a 392 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi engine on blown alcohol, with 1,500 horsepower.

While drivers were squaring off in the EDRA's usual five classes, the Full Tilt Boogie vehicle was also making a few passes.

The Emergency West wheelstander was originally scheduled to appear on Sunday, but could not due to mechanical issues.

Sunday's event was the third and final program of the season for the EDRA, although the first one on June 16 was shortened due to rain. The second was the Dennis Neelin Memorial Race on July 14.

Here are the results from Sunday's races:

Quick 16: 1. Skip Zentner, Russell, Man., 2. Norm Dunsmore, Yellow Grass.

A Side: 1. Marcel Van De Woestyne, Weyburn, 2. Tim Bowers, Weyburn.

Bike/Sled: 1. Larry Elash, Estevan, 2. Dave Krahn, Estevan.

Street Class: 1. Ron Frayn, Weyburn, 2. Alex Neumann, Estevan.

Junior Dragster: 1. Rhys Jones, Oxbow.