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Stock car racers compete for prize money and bragging rights at the Agassiz Speedway in B.C. Dressed in a princess costume, Jennifer Knoepfel presents trophies to the winners.
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Late model sportsman stock cars compete in the premier race of the night at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz, B.C., in August. From spring until autumn, competitors and spectators gather on Saturday nights every two or three weeks to watch or take part in the races for prize money and bragging rights at the 42-year-old race track.
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![The stock car midgets race late into Saturday night at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz, B.C., in July. Many of the lights used to illuminate the track at night were donated by the police who had confiscated them after breaking up indoor marijuana grow operations. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "The stock car midgets race late into Saturday night at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz, B.C., in July. Many of the lights used to illuminate the track at night were donated by the police who had confiscated them after breaking up indoor marijuana grow operations. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
The stock car midgets race late into Saturday night at Agassiz Speedway in Agassiz, B.C., in July. Many of the lights used to illuminate the track at night were donated by the police who had confiscated them after breaking up indoor marijuana grow operations.
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![Dressed as a princess, Jennifer Knoepfel stands in the pits waiting for the next race during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Jennifer wore the long gown and tiara to present the trophies to the winners. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Dressed as a princess, Jennifer Knoepfel stands in the pits waiting for the next race during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Jennifer wore the long gown and tiara to present the trophies to the winners. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Dressed as a princess, Jennifer Knoepfel stands in the pits waiting for the next race during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Jennifer wore the long gown and tiara to present the trophies to the winners.
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![A stock car is rammed by two other competitors during the Saturday night races at Agassiz Speedway in July. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "A stock car is rammed by two other competitors during the Saturday night races at Agassiz Speedway in July. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
A stock car is rammed by two other competitors during the Saturday night races at Agassiz Speedway in July.
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![Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, looks out from behind the protective netting in the window of her stock car while preparing to qualify during Aggassiz Speedway's Saturday night races. Following in her father's footsteps by taking up the sport, Chelsey drives the car he used before retiring several years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, looks out from behind the protective netting in the window of her stock car while preparing to qualify during Aggassiz Speedway's Saturday night races. Following in her father's footsteps by taking up the sport, Chelsey drives the car he used before retiring several years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, looks out from behind the protective netting in the window of her stock car while preparing to qualify during Aggassiz Speedway's Saturday night races. Following in her father's footsteps by taking up the sport, Chelsey drives the car he used before retiring several years ago.
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![O'Reilly, a rookie racer, sports her good luck pink fingernails while waiting to take part in qualifying race in the Streets stock car category at Agassiz Speedway. Although Chelsey had driven the car on the track before, she had to wait until turning the minimum 14 years old to compete. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "O'Reilly, a rookie racer, sports her good luck pink fingernails while waiting to take part in qualifying race in the Streets stock car category at Agassiz Speedway. Although Chelsey had driven the car on the track before, she had to wait until turning the minimum 14 years old to compete. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
O'Reilly, a rookie racer, sports her good luck pink fingernails while waiting to take part in qualifying race in the Streets stock car category at Agassiz Speedway. Although Chelsey had driven the car on the track before, she had to wait until turning the minimum 14 years old to compete.
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![One of the youngest drivers at Agassiz Speedway, 14-year-old Chelsey O'Reilly prepares for a practice session with help from her dad, John, centre, and sister, Crystal. As a rookie driver, she was successful in her goal of not finishing last. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "One of the youngest drivers at Agassiz Speedway, 14-year-old Chelsey O'Reilly prepares for a practice session with help from her dad, John, centre, and sister, Crystal. As a rookie driver, she was successful in her goal of not finishing last. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
One of the youngest drivers at Agassiz Speedway, 14-year-old Chelsey O'Reilly prepares for a practice session with help from her dad, John, centre, and sister, Crystal. As a rookie driver, she was successful in her goal of not finishing last.
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![Fast food and tools go hand in hand in the pit area of Agassiz Speedway. Racing teams set up their equipment around the grassy edges of the infield pits to work on their cars between races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Fast food and tools go hand in hand in the pit area of Agassiz Speedway. Racing teams set up their equipment around the grassy edges of the infield pits to work on their cars between races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Fast food and tools go hand in hand in the pit area of Agassiz Speedway. Racing teams set up their equipment around the grassy edges of the infield pits to work on their cars between races.
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![Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, gets some last minute moral support from her mother, Margaret, left, before qualifying in the Streets stock car category. Chelsey drives a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle that her dad raced in the 1990s and handed down to her when he retired from competition a few years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, gets some last minute moral support from her mother, Margaret, left, before qualifying in the Streets stock car category. Chelsey drives a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle that her dad raced in the 1990s and handed down to her when he retired from competition a few years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Chelsey O'Reilly, 14, gets some last minute moral support from her mother, Margaret, left, before qualifying in the Streets stock car category. Chelsey drives a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle that her dad raced in the 1990s and handed down to her when he retired from competition a few years ago.
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![Mark Richmond takes a break on the roof of his car while waiting for qualifying to begin at Agassiz Speedway in July. Most of the competitors are members of the non-profit society that runs the course but some come from other parts of the province and Washington State in the U.S. to take part in the races held every two or three weeks from April to October. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Mark Richmond takes a break on the roof of his car while waiting for qualifying to begin at Agassiz Speedway in July. Most of the competitors are members of the non-profit society that runs the course but some come from other parts of the province and Washington State in the U.S. to take part in the races held every two or three weeks from April to October. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Mark Richmond takes a break on the roof of his car while waiting for qualifying to begin at Agassiz Speedway in July. Most of the competitors are members of the non-profit society that runs the course but some come from other parts of the province and Washington State in the U.S. to take part in the races held every two or three weeks from April to October.
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![Kelly Moto sits in his street stock car as he is towed into the pits. Moto's race night was over early after his car suffered a major mechanical breakdown during qualifying. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Kelly Moto sits in his street stock car as he is towed into the pits. Moto's race night was over early after his car suffered a major mechanical breakdown during qualifying. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Kelly Moto sits in his street stock car as he is towed into the pits. Moto's race night was over early after his car suffered a major mechanical breakdown during qualifying.
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![Drivers, pit crews and other volunteers all help clearing the track of debris and oil following a stock car crash. All are asked to pick up a broom and help out when needed following the inevitable collisions during the Saturday night races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Drivers, pit crews and other volunteers all help clearing the track of debris and oil following a stock car crash. All are asked to pick up a broom and help out when needed following the inevitable collisions during the Saturday night races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Drivers, pit crews and other volunteers all help clearing the track of debris and oil following a stock car crash. All are asked to pick up a broom and help out when needed following the inevitable collisions during the Saturday night races.
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![Race flagman Joe Catton signals to a driver to move to the back of the pack during a race re-start at Agassiz Speedway on July 21, 2012. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track, operated by the non-profit Kent Raceways Society. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Race flagman Joe Catton signals to a driver to move to the back of the pack during a race re-start at Agassiz Speedway on July 21, 2012. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track, operated by the non-profit Kent Raceways Society. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Race flagman Joe Catton signals to a driver to move to the back of the pack during a race re-start at Agassiz Speedway on July 21, 2012. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track, operated by the non-profit Kent Raceways Society.
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![A trophy won during the sprint races sits forgotten beside the track pit wall during the Saturday night stock car races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "A trophy won during the sprint races sits forgotten beside the track pit wall during the Saturday night stock car races. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
A trophy won during the sprint races sits forgotten beside the track pit wall during the Saturday night stock car races.
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![Fans gather in the stands at Agassiz Speedway during a late model sportsman stock car race in Agassiz on Aug. 11, 2012. The speedway was built in 1971 and holds approximately 12 races a season from April to October weather permitting. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Fans gather in the stands at Agassiz Speedway during a late model sportsman stock car race in Agassiz on Aug. 11, 2012. The speedway was built in 1971 and holds approximately 12 races a season from April to October weather permitting. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Fans gather in the stands at Agassiz Speedway during a late model sportsman stock car race in Agassiz on Aug. 11, 2012. The speedway was built in 1971 and holds approximately 12 races a season from April to October weather permitting.
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![Using flashlights, a pit crew looks over the damage caused after a crash in the 100 lap final of the late model sportsmen stock cars during race night on Aug. 11, 2012. Unfortunately, the damage was serious enough to end their racing for the night. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Using flashlights, a pit crew looks over the damage caused after a crash in the 100 lap final of the late model sportsmen stock cars during race night on Aug. 11, 2012. Unfortunately, the damage was serious enough to end their racing for the night. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Using flashlights, a pit crew looks over the damage caused after a crash in the 100 lap final of the late model sportsmen stock cars during race night on Aug. 11, 2012. Unfortunately, the damage was serious enough to end their racing for the night.
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![Chelsey O'Reilly, left, 14, puts on makeup after her race while talking to her mother, Margaret, in the pits of Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Saturday race nights are a family affair for the O'Reillys. Chelsey drives while her sisters form the pit crew, her father is the mechanic and mother gives moral support. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Chelsey O'Reilly, left, 14, puts on makeup after her race while talking to her mother, Margaret, in the pits of Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Saturday race nights are a family affair for the O'Reillys. Chelsey drives while her sisters form the pit crew, her father is the mechanic and mother gives moral support. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Chelsey O'Reilly, left, 14, puts on makeup after her race while talking to her mother, Margaret, in the pits of Agassiz Speedway on July 7, 2012. Saturday race nights are a family affair for the O'Reillys. Chelsey drives while her sisters form the pit crew, her father is the mechanic and mother gives moral support.
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![Jennifer Knoepfel gets help with her princess dress during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway. She wears the costume to present the trophies to the winners of the night's competition. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Jennifer Knoepfel gets help with her princess dress during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway. She wears the costume to present the trophies to the winners of the night's competition. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Jennifer Knoepfel gets help with her princess dress during the Saturday night stock car races at Agassiz Speedway. She wears the costume to present the trophies to the winners of the night's competition.
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![A car spins out on the course at Agassiz Speedway during the final of the "Hit To Pass" stock car race in Agassiz on July 7, 2012. The popular race is held purely for entertainment and is included in the Saturday night races several times throughout the competition season. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "A car spins out on the course at Agassiz Speedway during the final of the \"Hit To Pass\" stock car race in Agassiz on July 7, 2012. The popular race is held purely for entertainment and is included in the Saturday night races several times throughout the competition season. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
A car spins out on the course at Agassiz Speedway during the final of the "Hit To Pass" stock car race in Agassiz on July 7, 2012. The popular race is held purely for entertainment and is included in the Saturday night races several times throughout the competition season.
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![Terry Kershaw drives through a patch of late day sun while qualifying at Agassiz Speedway in the Street Stock category during stock car racing on July 21, 2012. The speedway is a quarter mile oval track that began as dirt course 41 years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Terry Kershaw drives through a patch of late day sun while qualifying at Agassiz Speedway in the Street Stock category during stock car racing on July 21, 2012. The speedway is a quarter mile oval track that began as dirt course 41 years ago. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Terry Kershaw drives through a patch of late day sun while qualifying at Agassiz Speedway in the Street Stock category during stock car racing on July 21, 2012. The speedway is a quarter mile oval track that began as dirt course 41 years ago.
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![Chelsey O'Reilly, seated, and Cameron Jones, centre, both compete in the races and are friends off the track. Also pictured is Chelsey’s mother Margaret O'Reilly. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Chelsey O'Reilly, seated, and Cameron Jones, centre, both compete in the races and are friends off the track. Also pictured is Chelsey’s mother Margaret O'Reilly. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Chelsey O'Reilly, seated, and Cameron Jones, centre, both compete in the races and are friends off the track. Also pictured is Chelsey’s mother Margaret O'Reilly.
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![Race flagman Joe Catton waves the checkered flag ending a stock car warm-up. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)]( "Race flagman Joe Catton waves the checkered flag ending a stock car warm-up. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track. (ANDY CLARK/REUTERS)")
Race flagman Joe Catton waves the checkered flag ending a stock car warm-up. Catton is one of dozens of volunteers who help run the Saturday night races at the track.
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