

September race was our final race of the 2026 season, but that seemed to just energize the racers knowing that they have all winter to fix whatever couldn’t hold up to them getting their final chance of they year to get that itchy foot on the pedal!
Saturday morning started with Kids obstacle sponsored by Sutton Ridge Family Farm and Todd Nyhuus & Alicia Tilsley Nyhuus where the kids got their chance to show the parents what they have been learning by watching them.
After kids obstacle the grown ups got their turn on a fast technical
Obstacle Course sponsored by North Coast Mill Installations
Two Wheel Drive
1- Cory Alexander
2- Jeremy Brennon
Ladies Long Wheel Base
3- Erika Micone
Ladies Short Wheel Base
3- Mel Reimer/Akerley
Men’s Long Wheel Base
1- Trent Tilley
Men’s Short Wheel Base
2- Steve Kurath
After the cones were cleared and a quick drivers meeting was had we got into Ladies Team Relay
Ladies Team Relay sponsored by Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar - Port Alberni
1- Shannon Hamilton, Nicolette Deederly & Leanne Jamieson
2- Darrion Kurath & Erika Micone
3- Kyla Harknett, Haley Anderson & Brandy May Sanders
Next was the
Men’s Team Relay sponsored by Port Boat House Ltd
Men’s Team Relay
1- Steve Kurath, Adam Sudau & Kyle Sanders
2- Brad Harknett, Eric Harknett & Jim Harknett
3- Terry Hovind, Jake Van Vliet & Levi Daoust
To end Saturdays events we had Hot Laps where the competitors try to get the fastest lap time around the track for a cash prize.
Ladies Hot Laps sponsored by Toms Trees
1- Leanne Jamieson
2- Nicolette Deederly
3- Shannon Hamilton
Men’s Hot Laps sponsored by DeeJay Johnson Septic and Excavating
1- Kyle Sanders
3- Adam Sudau
Sunday morning we started off with
Sand Drags sponsored by North Coast Mill Installations
Bikes
1- Eric Harknett
2- Rusty Mercer (I hope I tagged the right one please let me know if I didn’t)
Street Legal
Ladies Street&Trail C+D
1- Kayla Hickey
2- Deb Lulham
Ladies Street&Trail B
1- Sherri Dubé
2- Kayla Hickey
Ladies Comp/Mod D
2- Leanne Jamieson
3- Erika Micone
Ladies Comp/Mod C
1- Erin Phillips
2- Sandi Spence
Ladies Comp/Mod B
1- Erin Phillips
2- Brandy Sanders
Men’s Street&Trail D
1- Dean White
Men’s Street&Trail C
1- Trent Tilley
2- Dean White
Men’s Street&Trail B
1- Trent Tilley
2- Steve Kurath
3- Gerry Dubé
Men’s Comp/Mod D
1- Dave Hamilton
2- Brad Harknett
3- Nick Sheppard
Men’s Comp/Mod C
1- Jake Van Vliet
2- Terry Hovind
3- Dave Hamilton
Men’s Comp/Mod B
1- Eric Harknett
2- Kyle Sanders
3- Kerry Sutton
All the class winners names are put in a hat and a draw for one of the ladies and one of the men gets them each an extra bit of cash sponsored by North Coast Mill Installations, congratulations to Kayla and Trent!
After drags we got our track workers in place, trucks fueled up and tires swapped over to start our wheel to wheel events.
Ladies Wheel to Wheel
sponsored by
West Coast Racing, Performance & Machining
1- Kyla Harknett
2- Leanne Jamieson
3- Shannon Hamilton
Men’s Heat 1
1- Kyle Sanders
2- Steve Kurath
3- Dave Hamilton
Men’s Heat 2
1- Eric Harknett
2- Nick Shepherd
3- Brad Harknett
Sportsman Wheel to Wheel sponsored by Pacific Rim Heat Pumps
2- Sean Currie
3- Jim Harknett
We only had one lone Buggy come out this race so Paul Scott enjoyed some laps around the track, if you have been thinking about trying racing buggy’s are a great way to start! You have all winter to build one for next season!
Men’s Heavy Metal Wheel to Wheel sponsored by West Coast Racing, Performance & Machining
1- Adam Sudau (his first win!)
2- Dave Hamilton
3- Brad Harknett
There was lots of rolls and lots of action but thankfully everyone walked away with just bumps and bruises thanks to our safety equipment. A huge shout out to Keith Simpson and Kenny Tassie for checking on our drivers after any incidents!
It was an amazing season of racing and we thank @everyone for coming out and supporting what we do! For a completely volunteer based club it really means a lot to see all the support and to see that you all enjoy watching what we do almost as much as we enjoy doing it. Thank you to all the members and volunteers that keep racing alive! Stay tuned for this seasons Top Eliminator points results in the beginning of November after we have our awards banquet.
Cheers to the 2026 season and see you all in 2027!
The Island Offroad Racing Association would like to thank all our 2026 Sponsors
Without all of these sponsors our events would not be what they are, so while you are doing your holiday shopping and looking for recommendations for businesses, support the ones that support your local race track
2026 Top Track Sponsors:
Alberni Truck & Overland Accessories
Alberni Valley Refrigeration Ltd
LA Marine
Bumper to Bumper (Southside)
Other sponsors for the season:
Coastal Group of Companies - Grader, service truck and more
North Coast Mill Instillation - men’s and ladies drags, men’s and ladies obstacle
Deejay Septic and Excavating - men’s hot laps and equipment
West Coast Racing, Performance & Machining - men’s and ladies wheel to wheel
Port Boat House Ltd - men’s team relay
Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar - Port Alberni - ladies team relay
Toms Trees - ladies hot laps
Offroad Diesel - off season water truck repairs
Northwest Diesel Ltd. - water truck repairs
Urgels Autobody - Windshield for water truck
Tilleys - Equipment
L.B. Woodchoppers Ltd. - Rentals
Van Vliet Excavating - Equipment
Alberni Towing Ltd - Equipment
Kal Tire Port Alberni - tires for safety truck
Denis Francoeur - Grading
Staples Canada - Posters and Printing
Black Cat Studios - Merch
Port Alberni Port Authority - ice
THANK YOU ALL!


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