At the starting line and ready to go for the snowmobile drag races.  Photos:  Carol Wagner for Boreal Community Media

By Carol Wagner from Boreal Community Media - March 10, 2019.

The annual snowmobile drag races on Poplar Lake were held on Saturday, March 9 as hosted by Cook County Ridge Riders at Poplar Haus

There was a huge turn-out for this family and pet friendly event. Poplar Haus had food and beverages out on the lake and inside for the racers and spectators.

Colton Deschampe was the big winner taking 1st prize in the Open and 2nd in the 800 and 700 classes. 

 A line of snowmobiles and riders at the Poplar Lake event.  Photo:  Carol Wagner for Boreal Community Media.

Winners in each class:

600 – Stepanie Mary Radloff, Gary Radloff, Jorey Brazell
700 – Jorey Brazell, Colton Deschampe, Gary Radloff
800 – Jorey Brazell, Colton Deschampe
Improved Stock – Devyn Deschampe, Jack Weiben, Andrew Lashinski
Open  – Colton Deschampe, Jack Weiben, BJ Decorte