Steve Brietkruez from Beaver Lodge

Steve Brietkruez from Beaver Lodge

Drag races get loud in Houston

Steve Brietkruez from Beaver Lodge, Alberta races against Steve Burket from Terrace at the Houston Drag Races Saturday.

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