Drag queens try out drag racing at Grand River Raceway

Drag racing featured a few more sequins during the opening weekend at Grand River Raceway.

The raceway celebrated its opening weekend and Tri-Pridewith its second-ever Drag (Queen) Race on Friday. Grand River Raceway held also held the race in 2011.

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The event paired pro-drivers Scott Young, Bob McClure, Travis Henry and Alfie Carroll with past winners of the Miss Tri-Pride pageantNadia Diamond, Victoria Parks, Jasmine Flowers and Avan Hart.

The duos raced in the half-mile dash in double-seated jog carts and the winners were AvanHart and Alfie Carroll, aboard eight-year-old trotter Callie Magoo.

The race raised $750 for Tri-Pride, which wrapped up on Sunday,Grand River Raceway said in a news release.