by Kelly Spencer, for Grand River Raceway

Elora, ON — Local media celebs swapped headlines for driving lines on Friday night (June 3) in Grand River Raceway’s third annual Media Race. Each media personality was paired with a professional driver in a custom two-person jog cart for the half-mile exhibition race.

Iron Horse Photo

Dave Landry, Bruce Richardson and Kilean Sweep captured the third annual Media Race at Grand River Raceway.

Award-winning equine photographer Dave Landry was the victor alongside professional driver Bruce Richardson. The pair piloted 16-year-old Killean Sweep in the half-mile dash.

Darryl Law of The Morning Buzz on 107.5 (Dave Rocks) were a half-length back with top Grand River Raceway driver Bob McClure and Little Miss Sporty. Morning show host Lisa Richards of Magic 106.1 FM was close behind with Brad Forward and Callie Magoo. Last year’s champ, Barry Finn, the editor at The Rider rounded out the field with Robert Shepherd and Calamar.

Law captured an entertaining POV Facebook Live video of the entire race and winner’s circle which can be viewed here.

Photos from the event can be viewed here.

Live racing continues Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights all summer. Post time is 6:30 p.m.