Cape Breton Dragway. CONTRIBUTED • GERARD BRYDENArticle contentLocal drivers had the peddle to the metal over the weekend, earning victories to begin the new drag racing season at Cape Breton Dragway in Sydney.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn championship points races on Sunday, Donnie Chambers of Homeville finished first in the pro class, followed by Noah Muggah of Sydney River and Rosealee Niesten of Millville.Article contentArticle contentMeanwhile, in the bike-sled class, Paul Metcalf of Dominion claimed first place honours while Andrew Pastuck of New Waterford came in second place and Gordon Ferguson of Homeville finished in third place.Article contentArticle contentJacey Pozzebon of Gardiner Mines won the junior dragster division, followed by a pair of New Waterford products in Logan Roach and Madalyn Campbell in second and third place respectively.Article contentIn the super pro class, Jason MacNeil, originally from Sydney and residing in Stellarton, finished in first place. Benny Niesten of Millville and Kevin MacNeil of Howie Centre rounded out the top three in the division.Article contentThe sportsman class saw Mario van Wiechen of Charlottetown claim first place honours, while Windsor’s Mitchell Viennot was in second place and Henk Niesten of Millville came in third place.Article contentSaturday events saw four classes of gamblers’ races to begin the new campaign.Article contentIn the box class, Gavin Pozzebon of Gardiner Mines came in first place, followed by Darren Halverson of Tatamagouche and Scott Nemeth of Grand Mira.Article contentNoah Muggah was victorious in the no-box class, finishing in first place. Kately Joyce of Moncton and Joey King of Cleveland, N.S., rounded out the top three in the division.Article contentIn the bike-sled competition, Gordon Ferguson received first place honours, while Kurt Strong of Glace Bay came in second place.Article contentThe junior dragster division saw Logan Roach finish in first place, followed closely by Jacey Pozzebon and Madalyn Campbell.Article contentDrag racing action continues at Cape Breton Dragway on July 11-13, highlighted by the Ideal Electric Quick 16 event.Article content
Local drivers claim victories to begin new drag racing season at Cape Breton Dragway
