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: Deliah and Dillon Dray pose with Clifford as he gets a kiss on the ear from his mother, Kikonani, after a first place finish in a preliminary race. Deliah held Kikonani at the finish line to induce a fast run from Clifford. “He’s such a momma’s boy,” she said. The strategy worked for a second-place finish overall.

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