After a six-year hiatus, the Moricetown Mud Races returned to Witset over the weekend.
The event saw about 90 trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles racing through a mud strip to a massive audience.
“It’s the best turnout that we’ve had,” said Event Organizer Charmayne Nikal.
She added feedback from both spectators and participants was positive with some putting themselves forward to help volunteer next year to keep the event running.
This year’s event was held in memory of Chris Gagnon, Nikal’s father, who originally started the event in 2004.
As a tribute, riders positioned their vehicles at the end of the mud strip before the races started and followed with a parade.
“That moment’s going to stay with me for the rest of my life, it was so powerful,” said Nikal.
She doesn’t anticipate there being many changes next year with further improvements expected in the timing setup.
The Mud Races are set to return July 18th and 19th next year.
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