Luke Balogh, 2016 Shipbuilder's Square, North Vancouver, BC

 The picture is from 2015, the poster from 2016.

 

New date for Sylvia Braddick's Celebration of Life

 

CHANGE OF DATE!!!: Due to the crappy weather forecast Sylvia's Celebration of Life will be moved back a day to Sunday, August 2nd, 11 a.m.-ish.

 

Sylvia Braddicks' Final 1/4 Mile Pass and Celebration of Life announcement. We are all meeting at Mission Raceway to Celebrate this Legend's life August 2nd at 11am-ish. Down at the Starting end of the track east of the Tower. Make it to the tents by 11 am. Drop by the tents and let's give Sylvia a great sendoff. Luke Balogh will be taking Sylvia down for her final pass on the track. Be sure to mention at the gates that you are here for Sylvias' Celebration as there is a discount rate . We look forward of a day of where Sylvia loved to be and we can all exchange stories of so many fun and great times. Snacks and Refreshments will be available Sylvia Jackets,Helmets and Memorabilia will be there for us to enjoy. Lets give Sylvia the send off she deserves!!

Marty White, Kamloops, 1980

 From the April 16, 1980 Kamloops News.

 

Ron Larson and Don Sales

 From the June 12, 1994 Quesnel Cariboo Observer.

 

 

1977, proposed track at the CNE

 From the September 17, 1977 Toronto Star.

 

1958 Gold Cup, Edmonton

 From the August 28, 1958 Edmonton Journal.

 

The Great Figure 8 Race -- Johnny Bond

1967, Grand National, motorcycles, Portland Meadows

 From the July 14, 1967 Oregon Daily Journal and July 17, 1967 Oregonian.

 

1967, USRRC, Pacific Raceways

 From the July 14, 1967 Tacoma News Tribune and July 19, 1967 Oregonian.

 

1971 super modifieds, Grandview Bowl

 From the August 20 and 23, 1971 Nanaimo Free Press.

 

1971 points and awards, VITRA

 From the November 13, 1971 Victoria Daily Times.

 

1971 sports cars, Western Speedway

 From the May 15 and 17, 1971 Victoria Daily Times.

 

some ads

 For 1971, Nanaimo and Victoria.

 

The Hot Rodders -- On The Track

 

1971 Tony Mortel

 From the March 12, 1971 Victoria Daily Times.

 

1971 Grandview Bowl

 From the July 2 and 5, 1971 Nanaimo Free Press.

 

1960, Pomona, CA, sports cars

 From the March 18, 1960 issue of MotoRacing.

 

1975 drag racing, Jerry Ruth

 From the July 24, 1975 Vancouver Province.

 

1975, Langley Speedway

 From the September 17, 1975 Aldergrove Star.

 

Phil Hill cartoon

 From the December 30, 1960 issue of MotoRacing.

 

The Sunrays -- Car Party

 

1975, Langley Speedway

 From the May 21, 1975 Aldergrove Star.

 

1975, motocross, Aldergrove

 From the April 2, 1975 Aldergrove Star.

1977 super stock special, Langley Speedway

 From the July 27 and August 3, 1977 Aldergrove Star.

 

1977, drag racing, Mission

 From the August 3, 1977 Aldergrove Star.

 

1977, WMRA midgets, Langley Speedway

 From the August 17, 1977 Aldergrove Star.

 

1961 coverage of a sports car race in Pomona, CA

 From the March 25, 1961 issue of Competition Press.

 

Jaguar and Thunderbird -- Chuck Berry

 

1960 Canadian season review

 From the February 25, 1961 issue of Competition Press.

 

July 1, 1951, Chilliwack

 Ad from the June 30, 1951 Vancouver Province. Results from the July 11, 1951 Chilliwack Progress.

       

Happy Canada D'eh!

 They're back again this year at the old Langley Speedway site.