02/15/2026
At every SOS Drags - Southern Ontario Sno Drag Races event there are always a few special stories to be told. This one needs to be shared with all. A spectating family of 5 was there and taking in the day's excitement. They connected with Ted Greenwood in the pit area and the parents, Scott and Michelle said their 7 year old daughter Tayha had mentioned she would like to race ! . I asked her if she had ever driven a kids snowmobile before , she shook her head no but the parents said she has a small atv at home on the farm and drives it very well.
I asked her if I could talk someone into allowing her to try a mini snowmobile would she try it, she nodded yes..Special Thanks goes out to Karen & Sonny Tanton of Magnetawan who generously offered that ride. With a few quick pointers by myself and Sonny we pointed her to the starting line...Light turned green she just looked at me, go I say...shes off...does the trip down the track makes the turn and returns back ...Karen Tanton asked our young Tayha would she like to enter the Jr 120 class and race, she nods yes. Her parents agree and we have out 41st junior racer of the day...
What happens next is self explanatory by the last of 4 photos.