more Inter-Valley Speedway, Kamloops, 1967

There are gaps in the coverage for the 1967 season. What is covered is done pretty well, so maybe I just missed something.

more Inter-Valley Speedway, Kamloops, 1967

Somehow the first race didn't make it to the paper (or I flat out missed it). This looks to be the second race report.

1967 Inter-Valley Speedway, Kamloops

A look at the opening season at Kamloops' Inter-Valley Speedway.

Sunday movie

A t.v. show actually. Roger Moore passed away this past week. Here he is from The Saint with a racing episode.

Saturday morning sock hop

Bob Luman, "Red Cadillac and A Black Moustache":

another birthday this week, Ken Hamilton

From Idaho, modified racer Ken Hamilton, born May 23, 1941. Another CAMRA racer.

a birthday this week, Jim Malloy

CAMRA racer Jim Malloy was born May 23, 1932. He died in a practice accident at Indianapolis May 18, 1972. He was CAMRA champion for the 1964 and 1965 seasons.

even more karts at Kamloops, 1961

Two final clippings from the Kamloops karts, 1961.

more karting news from Kamloops, 1961

The full opening day report for the karts at Kamloops.

karts at Kamloops, 1961

The new sport of kart racing came (kame?) to Kamloops in 1961. Phil Gaglardi was there to open the track.

Sunday funnies

I hope I haven't done these before:

Saturday morning sock hop

Charlie Gracie, "Rockin and Rollin Cadillac":

more from Harwin Speedway, 1961

The season winds down with less information. But it looked to be a good season.

even more Harwin Speedway 1961

A pretty successful looking season for the Kamloops track (is it Har-Win or Harwin?).

more from Harwin Speedway, 1961

West coast driver Art "Peg Leg" Farrell did well up at Harwin. He had his start at Digney Speedway and went on to race at Haney.

Harwin Speedway, Kamloops, 1961

A few years ago I posted an ad for Harwin Speedway's opening in 1961. Here's a few clippings from that first season.

Canada 200, Western Speedway, 1978

Results for the Canada 200, Western Speedway, 1978. Roy Smith wins.

Sunday funnies

Dennis:

Saturday morning sock hop

The Four Jokers, "Transfusion" (a cover of Nervous Norvus' song):

1978 Canada 200 at Western Speedway

Another big race at Western Speedway for the 1978 season. This one the Canada 200.

more Old Timers, 1978

Results of the "Old Timers" race at Western Speedway.

old timers at Western Speedway, 1978

Some promo work for an "Old Timers" race at Western Speedway.

Western Speedway, IDC, 1978

The IDC returns to Western Speedway.

sports cars, Victoria, 1978

Some familiar names in the sports car results from Western Speedway.

Sunday funnies

Two oddball ones from 20 years apart:

Saturday morning sock hop

"I Wish I Was a Car", Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy:

results of the 1978 Strawberry Cup, Western Speedway

The results of the Strawberry Cup race at Western Speedway for 1978.

1978 Strawberry Cup, Western Speedway

The 1978 Strawberry Cup at Western Speedway.

more 1978, Western Speedway

The July 20, 1978 IDC race at Western Speedway.

more 1978, Western Speedway

The July 18, 1978 IDC race at Western Speedway.

Western Speedway, 1978

Some clippings from Victoria, BC's Western Speedway, 1978. Tacoma's Ron Eaton winning at Langley Speedway.