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Vol. 14, No. 36, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 www.LamontLeader.com

The use of a special filter gives the effect of many vehicles racing around Bruderheim’s half mile track during the Model T races July 27. These drivers are still closely grouped as they have just left the starting line.

Model T races on right track in Bruderheim BY JOHN MATHER The third annual version of the Model T races held in Bruderheim July 26 and 27 were the most successful yet according to organizer, Matt Hotte. “This was the best one we’ve had yet,” said Hotte. “With 15 competitors we had them from Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie … all over the place.” Specifically a fun day for the racers, actually times and winners aren’t kept but Hotte did say organizers got the event wrapped up just before the heavy rains hit.

“We never keep track of the result,” he said. “It’s pretty much something we just keep among ourselves.” Hotte didn’t race this year, but he does travel around the province to other race meets in Drumheller, Sundre and High River. The racers run several heats around the Bruderheim Agricultural Grounds’ half mile track. Coupled with the Model T races is a car show which had close to 100 vehicles this year. “We had both antique cars and vin-

tage motorcycles,” he said. Hotte said preparation for the event takes about a year and involves working with the town and the agricultural society. Hotte, along with his wife Cassie, work behind the scenes to make sure the event is a success. “This was by far the best we’ve had,” he said. The stands were full with spectators who enjoyed the races, car show and entertainment provided during breaks in the action.

Hotte added there was one incident involving a racer, but the driver was ok. “We always have an ambulance on scene in case something happens.” This also marked the first time a women had competed. Kelly Pilkie raced her jalopy around the track. Drivers range from in their late 20s to into their 80s, said Hotte. “Last year we had a driver who was 92 competing, but this year he was just a spectator.”


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