First photo: Dog owners cheer on their entries in Fourth Friday’s inaugural Dachshund Wiener Derby championship race at Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei on Friday. The event, sponsored by Maui Dachshund Group, was a fundraiser for Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation.

Second photo: Sylvia Loh of Kihei hugs her Dachshund mix, Adobo, after he placed first in Friday’s championship race.

Third photo: A racer is dressed more for show than speed as it sports a hot dog costume in a qualifying race Friday.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos