Racers Preparing for Season's Last Tournament May 3
Radio-control race car enthusiasts gathered at St. Ignace Elementary School Saturday, April 19, to enjoy competitive racing. Casey Brake, race coordinator and owner of KC Hobbies and Raceway in St. Ignace, will hold his next race tournament at Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace Saturday, May 3. Pictured are (back row, from left) Bob Franczak of Cheboygan, Adrian Millon of Cedarville, Randy Odell of Gaylord, Casey Brake, Tim Vantil of Gaylord; (front row) Dave Franczak, Casey Brake III, T.J. Vantil, Devan Lawes of Gaylord, and Steffaney Vantil of Gaylord. A competitve radio-control race car tournament that features more than $2,000 in prizes will be held at Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3.
More than 60 people and up to 125 cars are expected to participate in the tournament, coordinated by Casey Brake of St. Ignace. Races will be held in the casino's tent area.
Mr. Brake is the owner of KC Hobbies and Raceway and has held tournaments in St. Ignace throughout the year. This will be the last tournament to be held until October.
Entries fees are $15 for the first car and $10 for each additional car.
"We'll have four-year-olds and 80-year-old men racing, so there is no age limit," said Mr. Brake.
Rental race cars and repair parts and equipment will be available on site.
Those who would like to participate can either register at the tournament the day of the race or call Mr. Brake at (231) 445-0958.









