Racing a family event for figure-eight competitors at Boone County Fair

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 | 11:52 p.m. CDT; updated 4:06 p.m. CDT, Thursday, July 29, 2010

COLUMBIA — Aric Bremer slowly drives his black Chevrolet Corsica, with new blue flames painted on the hood, from the pit area to the muddy track. Shortly after revving his engine a few times at the edge of the arena, he remembers one last thing he has to do before the race starts – sing the National Anthem.

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