Flashlight Drags to kick off Sunday at Greene County Airport

Engines will be revvin’ up at the Greene County Airport today, when the street-legal racing event known as Flashlight Drags returns.
Gates open at noon, with races scheduled to run from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $8 to watch and $35 to race.
Produced by Altered Gas Performance Events LLC, Flashlight Drags consists of a 1/8-mile race along the airport runway. The format is heads-up, meaning that both vehicles leave the starting line at the same time.
For the races, street-legal cars and trucks are eligible to race, and all drivers must have appropriate paperwork, including a valid driver’s license, state registration and proof of insurance. All racers must sign a waiver and attend a mandatory drivers’ meeting prior to the start of the event. Drivers must also wear their seat belts.
Two other races are scheduled this year for July 22 and Aug. 19. The events also feature a car show, car cruise, vendors’ midway, music and food. For more information, call the county department of recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.flashlightdrags.com for updates and a complete set of driver rules.