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Here are the winners of the Leland RC races

Event took place before fireworks fundraiser

Winners and participants of the novice knockout race are (from top left) Mason Hugh and Mason Martinez, Corbin Schnitz and Michael Pollock; (bottom row) Clayton Schnitz, Liam and Isaac Martinez, and Nevin (no last name provided).

Winners and participants of the novice knockout race are (from top left) Mason Hugh and Mason Martinez, Corbin Schnitz and Michael Pollock; (bottom row) Clayton Schnitz, Liam and Isaac Martinez, and Nevin (no last name provided). (Photo provided by Kim Nilles)

By Derek Barichello

The Leland Town and Country Association hosted RC races before its fireworks fundraiser Saturday at the Lions Pavilion.

Organizers said there was a great turnout for the event.

The Two-Wheel Drive competitive race winners and participants are (top from left) Brady Ambler, Austin Roth Cregg Benson, (front from left) Derek Lambert, Mason Huss, Sarah Adams, Daryl Adams, Jim Podner and Matt Lambert.

The Two-Wheel Drive competitive race winners and participants are Brady Ambler (from top left), Austin Roth Cregg Benson, Derek Lambert (from front left), Mason Huss, Sarah Adams, Daryl Adams, Jim Podner and Matt Lambert. (Photo provided by Kim Nilles)

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Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.