SPECial EdiTion WESTERn dRivER SuMMER 2010 British Columbia The 2010 Canadian Motor July 16, 17 & 18 Sport River’s Edge Road Course, Experience! Mission Raceway Park Formula Atlantic Johnston JM6, Frank Allers driver, 1985 Westwood CHILLIWACK FORD Mission City Lodge www.vrcbc.ca PARTS Full, on-hand stock of new and used rear end parts: • Crown and pinions (OEM, Yukon, Richmond, Quality Gear) • Posi-tracs (Auburn, Eaton Top-Spec, Dana Powr-lok, Trac-lok, Detroit Locker, Truetrac) new and rebuilt • New and rebuilt carrier assemblies • New and used spider and axle gear kits SHIPPING • New OEM and Yukon axles DAILY • Timken bearing kits & shim kits Via Purolator, Greyhound, DHL, SAME-DAY SERVICE SHOP REPAIRS etc. • Free courtesy cars MasterCard, Visa, • Priority service offered to ferry travellers, American Express U.S. customers and commercial vehicle operators. and Interac invited. 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Vintage Racing Club of 2010, you are among those who appreciate the While the Vintage Racing Club of BC has British Columbia cars that are here on track, in the paddock and more than 100 members, many of whom are 2132 Everett Street, Abbotsford B.C. V2S 7R9 on display. Each car has a history, some very actively involved, the team of the Executive, www.vrcbc.ca significant. Each car represents countless hours Communications Group and BCHMR Committee British Columbia Historic Motor Races (BCHMR) 2010 is of preparation at varying costs, depending on led by Ian Wood has been a key component in presented by the VRCBC in conjunction with the Sports the car. Each driver recognizes that he or she is the promotional and organizational success of Car Club of BC (SCCBC) & the Motorsport Emergency & privileged to be the current caregiver to a piece the event. My sincere thanks to all of them. Turnworkers Association (META). of automotive history. The “work” of actually running this three- This year’s theme, the “Canadian Motor day event is done by the Confederation of BCHMR is organized by the VRCBC. The event is sanctioned Sport Experience,” is fitting. Folks often forget Autosport Car Club (CACC), Sports Car Club of by the CACC, which is affiliated to ASN Canada FIA. the contribution of Canadian manufacturers, BC (SCCBC), the Motorsport Emergency and entrants and drivers to the legacy of motorsports. Turnworkers Association (META) and a large 2010 Club Executive: You will see a number of Canadian racing cars group of volunteers. Without them no one could President. Jim Latham this weekend and a lot more Canadian drivers race, and you could not watch. Thank you to all Vice President . Stanton Guy Past President. Evan Williams (see page 5). Take time to go to “Geezer Central” of them. Treasurer. Bruce Jamieson (just beside pre grid) to rub shoulders with some Enjoy yourself and Secretary. Tedd McHenry of the retired racers whom you may recall from please come back in 2011 Race Director. .Al Harvey bygone days. and bring along another Vantage Editor. Tom Johnston We enjoy the competition with our American friend! Membership. Stanton Guy racers to the south, largely members of the Website. .Stanton Guy Jim Latham, Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN). President Regalia. Bruce Jamieson As in so many series in the past, there really has Vintage Race Club of BC B.C. Historic Motor Races Track Officials: Event Chairman. .Ian Wood Event Steward . Hugh Archer Event Chair’s Welcome Chief Timekeeper. Mark Ramsey Clerk of the Course. .Robert Currie This is the 12th year of the Vintage Racing competitors, who make up a large portion of our Chief Course Marshall . Alan Donaldson Club of B.C.’s (VRCBC) British Columbia Historic entries. We’re glad to see so many Americans Chief Tech Inspector . .Jim Kurtz Motor Races at the Mission Road Circuit. We come up every year. Course Doctor. Keith Wong have added the words “British Columbia” to Many thanks again to Keith Robinson, Race Announcers. Dave Birchall, Vince our Historic Motor Races and VRCBC has invited President of the Sports Car Club of British Columbia Howlett, Mike Tate local car clubs to participate by displaying (and Paddock Marshal this weekend) and his VRCBC Tech. Marc Ashbrook, Randy their cars in our car corral. During the Sunday executive committee, all of whom graciously Custer lunch break, owners of these cars will have an provide the expertise in running a great safe Paddock Marshall. Keith Robinson opportunity to parade their vehicles around race weekend. Thanks also to the Motorsport the track and experience the vintage racing Emergency and Turnworkers Association (META), environment. E-crew, CACC and all the volunteers that make With special thanks to the following for their generous support: There are many Canadian Motorsport Hall of this, “The best attended motor sport event in Fame members and many Canadian-built racing Western Canada.” • Sports Car Club of BC (SCCBC), Keith Robinson, President cars in attendance, and we have worked long and Thanks to all of you, who keep coming back • Motorsport Emergency & Turnworkers Association (META), Ann Peters, President hard to bring this group of historically significant and making each year better and better. We • Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN), Jim Dewey, cars and drivers to the event. encourage you to make the best of this rare President Continuing the Westwood theme from last opportunity to stroll the paddock, chat with • Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs (CACC), Mike Kaerne, year’s very successful Westwood50 celebration, the drivers, and pick up this President. we continue the Westwood Lapping Group year’s souvenir program • Chilliwack Ford for supplying pace and chase cars. sessions during the weekend, giving the chance from one of our vendors. • Program photos, Paul Bonner, Warwick Patterson. for non-race license holders to get track time in their Westwood-era street cars. BCHMR 2010 Spectator Program is published by Westco Marketing Ltd., publishers We extend a very warm welcome to the Ian Wood, of Western Driver (www.westerndriver.com), as an insert to the Summer 2010 Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) Event Chair issue. For publishing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Patrick Stewart, Publisher, at 604.644.9067, email [email protected]. Western driver Feature Section: BC Historic Motor Races 2010 • 3 CONSTITUTENCY OFFICE GARDEN PARK TOWER 205-2825 CLEARBROOK ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BC V2T 6S3 TEL: (604) 557-7888 FAX: (604) 557-9918 HOUSE OF COMMONS 754 CONFEDERATION BLDG. OTTAWA, ON K1A 0A6 TEL: (613) 995-0183 FAX: (613) 996-9795 Office of the Mayor Message from Ed Fast, M.P. Dear Racers, Families, Crews, Officials, Volunteers and Fans: As Mayor of Mission, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our city for this As the Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, British Columbia, it is my pleasure weekend of racing. Mission Raceway Park is an integral part of our community and a to deliver greetings to everyone participating in the 2010 Canadian Motor Sport substantial economic driver that is very significant to many local businesses. The increasing significance of the British Columbia Historic Motor Races has not Experience at Mission Raceway Park this July 16 to 18. Although I am unable to gone unnoticed. Your Westwood50 theme last year was a great success, becoming personally attend your event due to other commitments, I know that your event will the largest road racing event in Western Canada. We applaud the recognition of be a resounding success! Canadian-built racing cars and Canadian racers with this year’s theme, “The Canadian Motor Sport Experience.” I want to especially congratulate the Vintage Racing Club of BC, supported by the I understand that many racers come from the United States and other parts of Sports Car Club of BC and the Motorsports Emergency and Turnworkers Association, Canada. We are particularly delighted that you have made the trip to our community for putting on this event. Your efforts serve to highlight one of the most challenging and hope you get a chance during your visit to see some of the many beautiful sights it has to offer. and exciting events in British Columbia’s sports calendar. Have a safe, enjoyable weekend. I look forward to seeing you all enjoying Mission’s Please accept my sincere wishes for a successful and safe competition. beauty and hospitality again next year and in the years to come. Sincerely, Yours truly, Ed Fast, M.P., Abbotsford James Atebe, MAYOR Proud supporter of the British Columbia Historic Motor Races Best Western and National Car Rental are located at 32281 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC 4 • Western driver Feature Section: BC Historic Motor Races 2010 British Columbia Historic Motor Races Honourary Guests 2010 Meet these Canadian Hall of Famers at ‘Geezer Central’ in the Paddock rolls admirably, and motorsport in Canada benefitted from his leadership. Prior to his national championship win, Chapman was a long-time competitor in the CASC Prairie Region, driving a variety of cars to class and overall race victories.