Racers gather before the start of the two-day Hot August Showdown remote-control racing event in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The annual event is sponsored by Kootenai RC Racers, a group of about two dozen enthusiasts of the sport. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Ryan Westlund registers his race cars remote-control frequency.
From left, Zach Sanderson, Richard Porter, Matt Dortmund, Dustin Denton and Troy Douthit remotely control their race cars around the dirt track.
Remote-control race cars begin a practice lap during Hot August Showdown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5. The annual event is held by Kootenai RC Racers.(John Blodgett photos/The Western News)
Richard Porter pilots his remote-control race car during Hot August Shown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Richard Porters remote-control race car kicks up dirt through a turn in a practice run during Hot August Showdown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Cayman Lee watches a remote-control race car pass. His task is to get cars back on the track after crashes. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Jim Dennis hurries to free a car stuck on the raceway.
Charlie Welchs dog Bear chases a remote control car.
Ryan Westlund registers his race car’s remote-control frequency.
From left, Zach Sanderson, Richard Porter, Matt Dortmund, Dustin Denton and Troy Douthit remotely control their race cars around the dirt track.
Remote-control race cars begin a practice lap during Hot August Showdown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5. The annual event is held by Kootenai RC Racers.(John Blodgett photos/The Western News)
Richard Porter pilots his remote-control race car during Hot August Shown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Richard Porter’s remote-control race car kicks up dirt through a turn in a practice run during Hot August Showdown in Libby Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Cayman Lee watches a remote-control race car pass. His task is to get cars back on the track after crashes. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Jim Dennis hurries to free a car stuck on the raceway.
Charlie Welch’s dog Bear chases a remote control car.