Big Island Auto Club results
The Big Island Auto Club held a one day points meet at the Hilo Drag Strip on Saturday.
The “Quick Four” Bracket Race
• Winner: Dean Kalawe (Keeau) in a ChevyS-10 pickup truck (8.92 sec/132 mph)
• Runner-up: David Francis (Paauilo) in a Chevy Vega (11.46 sec/115 mph).
• Fastest car on the track: Dean Kalawe (Keeau) in a Chevy S-10 pickup truck (8.76 sec/154 mph).
Next Race: The August Points Meet, Aug. 15-16 at the Hilo Drag Strip.
First Tee Hawaii starting up
A new session of First Tee Hawaii will start Aug. 1 at Big Island Country Club and Aug. 2 at Makalei Hawaii Country Club. Both sites will start at 3 p.m.
Registration for BICC starts at 2:30 p.m. and Makalei from 2-2:30 p.m.
First Tee is a great program for youngsters from ages 7-18 years old. First Tee teaches golf skills and everyday life skills such as honesty,respect, integrity and confidence. It encourages a fun filled adventure through golf.
For more details contact Peggy at 937-238 or peggyciriako@gmail.com.
Kona Hongwanji Golf Tournament
The Kona Hongwanji golf tournament will be Aug. 9 at Big Island Country Club. Tee off is as 8 a.m. with registration starting at 6:45 a.m.
Format will be a two-person scramble with maximum team handicap of 48. Entry fee is $120 per person (green fee and cart, lunch and donation). Two mulligan included in entry fee. Low gross and low net team prizes. Please call Aaron Nagata at 936-3279 or Peggy at 937-2380/email peggyciriako@gmail.com.
The Greg Cameron Firemen’s Fund weekend
The Greg Cameron Firemen’s Fund is a charity organization with the mission to provide financial support to Hawaii Fire Department employees who face injury or prolonged illness.
The third annual Firemen’s Fund Weekend will include a Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 1, and a Fun Run and Swim on Aug. 2. The course is a 400-meter swim and 1-mile beach run.
There will also be a keiki race — ages 7-10 will do a short course and ages 11-14 the long course.
For more information visit tgcff.org.
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament opening ceremony
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament invites the public to attend its Opening Ceremony at the Kailua Pier Aug. 9 starting at 5 p.m.
This official recognition of teams from around the world marks the start of the 56th annual tournament. Nine participating countries will be acknowledged as each national anthem is played and flag raised. Families and community members are invited to attend as the Kailua Pier comes to life with music and celebration.
The family-friendly event will host food booths and trucks, craft vendors and free musical entertainment.
The event is free and open to the public. Bleacher seats are first come, so don’t delay.
For more tournament information, log onto hibtfishing.com
Mauna Loa Training Time Trial
The Hawaii Cycling Club’s 17 mile Mauna Loa Training Time Trial and Saturday Ride are scheduled for Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. on Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Participants can choose between the training time trial and the non-timed Saturday Club ride, which will start immediately after the timed event.
Casual bicyclists take your time and enjoy Mauna Loa Observatory Road’s spectacular views and very light traffic.
HCC’s famous Talk Story food and beverage station will be at the finish line. Registration will be from 7:30 -7:45 a.m. at Kipuka Pu’u Huluhulu (Native Tree Sanctuary parking lot off of Saddle Rd.)
Either an annual membership or a one day membership is required to participate. The annual membership fee is $20. The one day fee is $10.
Visit hawaiicyclingclub.com for more information and the membership form.
Wildcat Golf Challenge
The Club at Hokulia will host the Wildcat Golf Challeng on Oct. 12.
The event will benefit the interscholastic athletics program at Konawaena High School. Space is limited and advance reservations can be made by calling the Athletic Office at Konawaena 313-6020.
Emily T. Gail Show
Guests: West Hawaii Special Olympics Power lifting Coach Denise Lindsey talks to us from the Special Olympics World Games in L.A.
A volunteer coach since 1996, Denise talks about the joy of representing Hawaii at the largest sports-humanitarian event in the world this year. She is coaching several athletes from Hawaii including Isaiah Wong from her Kona Power lifting team. Denise shares stories about Special Olympics, started in 1968 by President Kennedy’s sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities including the Kennedy’s sister, Rose Marie.The West Hawaii Special Olympics is always growing so welcomes coaches and volunteers.
Updates: 18th Annual Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation dinner & Fundraiser for Hawaii County Fire Department. Saturday Sept. 5.
The Emily T Gail Shows are available at espnhawaii.com under the lineup tab, as a free iTunes podcast and Emily T Gail Talk Story on Facebook. Contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com for information.