The Spirit of Westwood Lives On!
Marshall Autry photo
Click this link to see Marshall Autry’s story and (86!) great photos (including the one shown above) on the BC Historic Motor Races (BCHMR) in Sports Car Digest, the international online journal for sports, racing and vintage car enthusiasts. Thanks very much Marshall – see you again next year!
You can see more of Marshall’s excellent vintage racing car and aircraft photographs on his Flickr site.
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 of the classes are posted on the SCCBC web site . The Vintage results are also posted under the Race Results menu on this website.
The SCCBC’s September Pit Pass includes event reports from Tony Morris Jr. and Chris Doodson, and some excellent photos.
Here are some of the many great photos taken of all the action at the BC Historic Motor Races.
Paul Bonner photo
Paul Bonner photo
To see some more, check out the following:
Marshall Autry photo
Marshall Autry photo
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.
