STONY PLAIN, AB – The pressure of racing was far removed on Saturday night west of Edmonton, Alberta. With a clear blue sky above and temperatures in the mid-twenties the green flag dropped to kick off the third annual KABAM. “We didn’t even have a race night this nice during the entire season,” laughs Bruce Broughton, the 2010 Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series champion, “it figures that we would get the nice stuff (weather) on our Kabam night.”

To the uninitiated, KABAM is an opportunity to do a little racing in a farmer’s field. A record 11 ‘specially selected’ teams made up this years KABAM extravaganza. “Everything is based on the figure 8 track,” indicates Broughton, “we have backwards racing, nose to nose racing and a don’t spill your beverage race.”

The 2 hour event concludes with drivers jumping their already battered and bruised vehicles numerous times off of a dirt ramp in a distance challenge. Bruce and his brother Brent once again were the hosts of the annual KABAM. “We don’t compete in this event. KABAM is for friends and co-workers (LJB Auto). We get a kick out of watching everyone else have fun.” Close to 75 people were on hand as either spectators or competitors. At the post event party around the campfire, NPP Late Model Series regular Curtis Moore was announced as the 2010 KABAM Champion. “Finally won something,” smiles Moore, “I had a pretty good team with me in the car for several of the races.” Helmets and seatbelts are mandatory for drivers and passengers. “I know I’m going to be sore for a few days. The body takes quite a beating.”

Moore had an extra safety feature staring him in his face on his first jump off the dirt ramp. “Both the driver and passenger airbags went off. It scared the crap of me. I guess I pulled the wrong fuse (in the pits).”

Everyone agreed that KABAM 2010 was the best yet and cannot wait till the next KABAM event takes place at the Broughton ranch.