Vintage Racing Club of BC

This year’s Steamworks Concours d’Elegance will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday September 4th in the Gastown district of Vancouver. Water Street will be closed off for the day and cars will be displayed from the Gassy Jack statue all the way to Granville Square.

Up to 100 vehicles of all types will be on display, including five from VRCBC members: Tom Johnston’s Ralt RT83, Ron Kubara’s Elva Courier, Ivan Lessner’s Austin Healey 100/6, Martin Phillip’s Messerschmitt and Wes Stinson’s de Tomaso Pantera Group 3.

There is no admission fee for the general public. Check out the Concours web site for more information and to see some photos from previous years’ events, two of which we have “borrowed” below.

The Third Annual The BMW Store Children’s Charities Grand Prix (CCGP) was  held this past (August 7th – 8th) weekend at Mission Raceway Park.  In just three short years, the CCGP has become one of the leading motorsport events in Western Canada. In addition to providing lots of fun and exciting racing for participants and spectators, it has also raised a lot of money for a very good cause and given some children the thrill of a lifetime. This very popular event raises funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The weather could have been a little more cooperative but there was some excellent racing on both days and everyone had a good time. The VRCBC is very supportive of the CCGP. We had our usual Vintage racing on the Sunday. 

The results for all classes are now posted on the SCCBC web site . The Vintage results are also posted under the Race Results menu on this website.

Robin Fairservice has a great story and photos (“Vintage Vignettes”) on the BC Historic Motor Races in the just-released August issue of SCCBC’s Pit Pass. Click here or visit the SCCBC web site: www.sccbc.net to read his report, plus Dennis Bainbridge’s adventures with Fusion Racing at the Edmonton Indy, an update on the upcoming Children’s Charities Grand Prix and other news.

The SCCBC has issued a notice that VP Fuels will be back at Mission starting with the next event, the Children’s Charities Grand Prix Weekend on August 7th-8th.

They will be offering lower prices. The following are some samples of the prices /gallon:

• MS 109 (unleaded) – $17.00
• C 111 – $16.00
• C 112 – $18.50
• C 114 – $20.00
• C 116 – $20.00

If you have any questions, contact Chad Gibson at VP Fuels directly at: racegas@shaw.ca.  And if you want something specific, let Chad know by noon, Monday August 2nd at the latest.

Here are some of the many great photos taken of all the action at the BC Historic Motor Races.

To see some more, check out the following:

• Paul Bonner: Those two above are Paul’s. Email him at phbonner@shaw.ca  to see if he has one of your car.
• Gerry Frechette: Go to  www.dotphoto.com/GuestLogin.asp  and log in as a Guest, using the User Name: gerryf and the Password: rainbow. The BCHMR albums are near the top.
• Tony Ioannou: Visit Tony’s site at  www.thumphoto.com  and click on the Motorsports/Racing menu.
• Marshall Autry: Visit  www.flickr.com/photos/vintage_racer/sets   or send him an email at aerosportphoto@yahoo.com. Those are two of Marshall’s below.

Carl Jarrett came out to watch the BCHMR and has posted some great photos and his impressions of the event on his SpeedHunters web site. Check it out here.

We’re glad you had a good time Carl. We have “borrowed” your photo of Tom Cantrell’s very rapid 1969 Boss Mustang.

The results from the British Columbia Historic Motor Races are now available. Many thanks from the Club to Marc Ramsay,  the Chief of Timing & Scoring and his team for their efforts throughout the weekend, and for providing these results so quickly.

Go to the BCHMR Menu or just select Results.

Click here to download your own PDF copy of the 2010 BCHMR Poster.

Click here to download your own PDF copy of the 2010 BCHMR Souvenir Program.

Go to the BCHMR Menu for all the information on this year’s British Columbia Historic Motor Races.

Alan McColl and Jim Latham represented the VRCBC at the eighth annual Village Classic Car Show in downtown Chilliwack on Sunday, June 27th. Jim’s Volvo 122S, and Alan’s Lotus Cortina and Tiga Formula Ford race cars were part of the Star FM display. They answered many questions from interested visitors and also promoted the big upcoming BC Historic Motor Races on the July 16th – 18th weekend. The crowds dropped off somewhat when the heavens opened around mid-day (see the photos) but it was a very successful day overall.

The VRCBC is a member of the National Association of Automobile Car Clubs of Canada (NAACC). The NAACC has learned that as of June 19, 2010 the Canadian gasoline regulations have been amended to allow for the production, import and sale of leaded gasoline for use in competition vehicles. These amendments are now in effect and will be published in the Canada Gazette shortly. Check NAACC Update for more information on this important issue for vintage racers as well as on other recent NAACC activities.