Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Formula Atlantic poster

Can't remember which year. 1970s? Happy New Year at any rate.


Monday, December 30, 2019

motocross, 1972

At Agassiz, from the Vancouver Sun.


Sunday, December 29, 2019

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Friday, December 27, 2019

Westwood, 1972

From the Vancouver Sun.




Thursday, December 26, 2019

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas !!

Ad from the 1965 Nanaimo Free Press, the Mid-Island Auto Racing Association sends Season's greetings.


Tuesday, December 24, 2019

more Westwood

From the Barry Kowalchuck collection.


Monday, December 23, 2019

Westwood photo

Even more from the Barry Kowalchuck collection.


Sunday, December 22, 2019

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Saturday morning sock hop

Paul Westmoreland, "Dig That Hot Rod":


Friday, December 20, 2019

Westwood photo

Another from the Barry Kowalchuck collection.


Thursday, December 19, 2019

Westwood photo

From the Barry Kowalchuck collection.


Wednesday, December 18, 2019

seasonal greasing, 1972

Racing Wheels seasonal greasings from 1972.



Tuesday, December 17, 2019

seasonal greasing, more more more!

From the 1973 year end issue of Racing Wheels.



Monday, December 16, 2019

even more seasonal greasing

Xmas comes but once a year, but it's the build up that finally gets to you!



Sunday, December 15, 2019

Sunday funnies

Johnny Comet, you bet!



Saturday, December 14, 2019

1948 profile of a Salt Lake City midget racer

Stan Rock, from the July 7, 1948 Salt Lake City Tribune.


Saturday morning sock hop

Mildred Jones, "Mr. Thrill":


Friday, December 13, 2019

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Seasonal greasings

Xmas is coming quick, far too quick. So some "seasonal greasings" from various organizations.


Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

motorcycles at Westwood, 1986

From the September 3, 1986 Maple Ridge News.


Monday, December 9, 2019

vintage cars at Westwood in the 1980s

From the July 16, 1986 Maple Ridge News.


Sunday, December 8, 2019

Sunday funnies

Johnny Comet still on it.



Saturday, December 7, 2019

Saturday morning sock hop

The Rally-Packs, "Bucket Seats":


Friday, December 6, 2019

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Ab Jenkins of Salt Lake City in Vancouver, 1929

Ab Jenkins promoting stuff makes an appearance in Vancouver, 1929.


Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Jim McGowan's BCCCA plaque

From hot rodder Jim McGowan's celebration of life.


Tuesday, December 3, 2019

"probably the best"

John Hall's Car Craft shop needs 21st century boost.


Monday, December 2, 2019

Haney Speedway, 1963

Program cover from September 8, 1963, Haney Speedway.


Sunday, December 1, 2019

Sunday funnies

Johnny Comet cometting on.



Saturday, November 30, 2019

Saturday morning sock hop

The Eligibles, "Car Trouble":


Friday, November 29, 2019

Westwood, aerial photo, 1959

Looks to be opening day. Cars gridded for a start. Full parking lot.


Thursday, November 28, 2019

Billy Foster, Indianapolis, 1965

Nice colour shot of Billy Foster at Indianapolis.


Wednesday, November 27, 2019

1968 Vancouver Art Gallery

Hot rods and racing cars at the VAG in 1968. From the October 30, 1968 Vancouver Sun.


Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Bob Burman, Minoru, 1913

From the July 28, 1913 Vancouver World.


Monday, November 25, 2019

Brian Green, Terrace

Brian Green, from Prince George, racing at Terrace, BC, in the 1970s.


Sunday, November 24, 2019

Sunday funnies

Johnny Comet to the rescue, and the races:



Saturday, November 23, 2019

Saturday morning sock hop

Johnny Tyler, "Devil's Hot Rod":


Friday, November 22, 2019

Langley Speedway

From the late 1960s, Ken Marwood.