Drayton Valley Alberta’s Jim Fersch was once again a very popular participant in the 7.0 Pro class with his “The Bulldogger” Barracuda Funny Car

For sure one of the biggest Canadian news stories at Bakersfield was the first circuit appearance for a Canadian Top Fuel dragster team. DragRaceCanada will have a more in-depth feature on Phil Ruskowski’s Victoria-BC based effort – coming soon this off season!

Norm Kolwich tried his hand in the Pro 7.0 class with his cool Edmonton-based ’53 Corvette.

Long time Western Canadian drag racing proponent Kenny Sitko sent his son Nathan to a best run of 5.981 secs with his Plymouth Arrow – which just missed the record quick NFC bump.

That’s Reg DeForrest’s Edmonton-based 23T coming to a stop after a run in 7.0 Pro competition.

Tim Boychuk had some nice laps during qualifying with his Happy Hour/NitroMoose Camaro – running a best of 5.764 secs for #8 in that uber tough program!

Using the tuning expertise of both Bob Papirnick and Jim Basko – defending CHRR event champ Ryan Hodgson set top speed of the meet overall (at 261.42 mph) and went to the NFC semi final round.

Chilliwack BC’s Tim and Nancy Nemeth had yet another strong effort at Bakersfield – qualifying #12 and advancing to round #2

Ontario-based race car chassis builder John Chandler participated in the event’s pit side cacklefest activities with his Alien II dragster.

While not entered in competition this time at Bakersfield – that’s Canadian funny car drivers Courtney and Jay Mageau enjoying the CHRR event amenities.

Joey Steckler once again brought in his truly “class act” Corvette Funny Car operation down from Alberta.

Canadian drag racing tuner extraordinare – Rob Flynn – took the weekend off from NHRA circuit Top Fuel to consult  the Hodgson Racing/Pacemaker Funny Car team.

Saskatoon’s Lloyd Harper entered his Altered in the event’s NE1 class – but fell to eventual winner Hans Jakob in round one.