MOSSBANK — Saturday dawned sunny and windy for the Justinsane Barbie Classic Race.
The car club is named for the late Justin Kowalsky and has been an annual fundraiser with proceeds going to Mossbank recreation. Since its establishment in 2015, the club has raised $43,000. The ninth annual race day held tradition with no rain.
Does the thought of racing downhill intrigue you? Add to that a set of wheels, no engine and no brakes. Now, add an unrolled round bale of hay piled up at the bottom of the hill. Finally, park an adult on a child’s toy car and send them barreling down the hill at breakneck speed towards that bale of hay. Can you believe that two new, out-of-town racers from Regina and Qu'Appelle joined in the fun this year?
This day is about friends and family supporting the community while honouring the memory of Justin. The day started with a pancake breakfast hosted by Cornerstone Gospel Church and P&H at Ardill. Registration for the race started midway through the outdoor breakfast. To date, picnic tables, snow fencing and all requirements to make the day happen have been hauled in and the entire day takes place in the open air.
This year Prairie Post Frame Contracting donated labour and materials to build a three-sided structure on the race site. They have mentioned the probability of a shed to store equipment and picnic tables to alleviate the burden of hauling everything in each year.
Bruce Schapansky from Schapansky Auctions and Steffes Group Auctions were on hand to announce the races. Platinum DJ Services provided music for the day. Food trucks were available for meals and dessert. Justin’s daughter was in attendance to sing O Canada before the races and to draw the 50/50 winner.
Thirty-four cars were registered. The helmet that makes the Justinsane Classic trophy was sponsored by Helland Bros Auto Body as well as a $500 prize sponsored by Dale and Lisa’s Farm and Auto and won by Josh Krauss.
Biggest Loser was a prize consisting of a patio umbrella, gift certificate and a bunny hug sponsored by the Branded Tavern in Coderre and won by Jack Ayres.
Crashing wins as the Craziest Krash offered a prize of $100 sponsored by Krazy Krauss and won by Chai Iuchalern. The entire day is covered by a host of sponsors. The organizers are very appreciative of these companies as mentioned in a comment by Gwen Kowalsky “A day like today couldn’t happen without the fantastic sponsors we have.”
