it was Michael Andretti's birthday yesterday

And while Michael Andretti did race at the Molson Indy in Vancouver many times he first came up here in 1983 for the Formula Mondial (Atlantic) race at Westwood in 1983.

you say it's your birthday, Ed Crombie

Another day, another birthday.

I find these because some drivers made it up to the Champ car circuit so better information on them was gathered.

This day Ed Crombie of Williams Lake.

Ed Crombie (b. October 13, 1945 in Williams Lake, British Columbia) is a former Canadian-born United States Automobile Club Championship Car racecar driver.
He made four starts with a best finish of 7th at Mosport in 1977. He failed to qualify for the 1977 Indianapolis 500.

you say it's your birthday

Don't have many birthdays on record so when one comes up I should recognize it.

This time Ed Kostenuk, whom I've noted in previous posts.

Ed Kostenuk (born on October 12, 1925 in Victoria, British Columbia - died on September 2, 1997) is a former USAC IndyCar racecar driver.
He made six starts from 1962 to 1964 with a best finish of eleventh place. He failed to qualify for the 1962 Indianapolis 500.

Some photos "borrowed" from the web.

Ed Kostenuk's champ car at Milwaukee.

Ed Kostenuk in the cockpit with Vi Scovell. Golden Wheels collection.

 His Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame entry can be read here.