Tony Richardson smokes his Ford ''jailbar'' pickup truck off the line. : 'Perfect' conditions bring out all the quarter milers

Spectators take in the action. : 'Perfect' conditions bring out all the quarter milers

Vehicles taking part in the sprints are led back to the start line by four time winner Eric Eaves in his 7.5 litre Ford T Bucket, having completed their first round of heats. : 'Perfect' conditions bring out all the quarter milers

Competitors line up to contest the annual Lawrence quarter mile sprints on Saturday Photos by Christine O'Connor. : 'Perfect' conditions bring out all the quarter milers