A photo extra featuring some prominent Western Canadian drag racers during the recent NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion event at Bakersfield…

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Staunch drag racing proponent Harold Parfett entered two Ace Manufacturing cars in the Pro 7.0 class at Bakersfield - driven by Troy Sitko and Mark Venance.  Troy Sitko (top) qualified #5 and had a strong fourth round finish.

Staunch drag racing proponent and team owner Harold Parfett entered two Ace Manufacturing cars in the Pro 7.0 class at Bakersfield – driven by Troy Sitko and Mark Venance. Troy Sitko (top) qualified #5 and had a strong fourth round finish.

Edmonton's Wade Sjostrom entered his great looking '57 in Nostalgia Pro Mod - but just missed the 8-car field with a best of 7.037 secs.

Edmonton’s Wade Sjostrom entered his great looking ’57 in Nostalgia Pro Mod – but just missed the 8-car field with a best of 7.037 secs.

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Ryan Hodgson defeated Nathan Sitko in the weather delayed Mission Raceway event FC final held during Bakersfield event qualifying.

Joey Stecker once again brought down his award winning Corvette for the Pro 7.0 class.

Joey Stecker once again brought down his award winning Corvette from Alberta for the Pro 7.0 class.

Edmonton's Reg DeForrest raced his cool supercharged 23T to the second round of Pro 7.0 class competition.

Edmonton’s Reg DeForrest raced his cool supercharged 23T to the second round of Pro 7.0 class competition.

Nathan and his Dad Kenny Sitko got some well deserved performance results -- running a career quick and fast 5.819 secs at 251 mph to qualify their Arrow #12 in the NFC class!

Nathan and his Dad Kenny Sitko got some well deserved performance results — running a career quick and fast 5.819 secs at 251 mph to qualify their Arrow #12 in the NFC class!

Ryan Hodgson celebrates with his wife Jessica and father Ron following their convincing nitro Funny Car victory!