Racers on tap for Hot Desert Nights

DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, at Desert Aire this Saturday, should really be hot at mid-day.

The drag races, set for noon to 3 p.m. are expecting 150 cars in heads-up competition. For $20 racers will get as many races as desired against the drivers of their choice.

Hot Desert Nights will start with the annual golf tournament at 7:30 a.m. at the Desert Aire Golf Course. You may call Bob Carter at 253-208-8444 for details or to enter a team in the 4-person scramble. Four slots remain.

The annual drag races are held on the Desert Aire Airport tarmac. There will be one trophy for lowest elapsed time on the one-eighth mile straightaway. Bob Adler, at 509-439-0250, has the details.

There will be a classic car show in the Desert Aire Park from 4-7 p.m. Adler is expecting 150-200 cars.

There will be awards for best street rod, best hot rod and People's Choice. For information on that event, call Val Carter at 253-208-8444.

The annual Hot Desert Nights dinner will be catered by the Smokehouse Grill of Moses Lake. It will be served in the park pavilion at 5:30 p.m. and will cost $20 per person.

The last event of the day, in the park pavilion right after dinner, will be the Hot Desert Nights dance. It will start at 7 p.m. with music by The Rockadiles.

- Staff report