In Memoriam – Gary Haskell

We have only just learned that 2016 Pioneer award recipient Gary Haskell passed away in July of last year. Belated and sincere condolences to his wife Linda, son Kenny and brother Rick and their families. Gary’s first active participation in racing was in 1965 when he crewed on the #66 Jalopy which was driven by Norm King. Gary stayed on…

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In Memoriam – Lawrence Fox

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of 2009 Pioneer award recipient Lawrence Fox and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Lawrence began his association with auto racing in 1967 as a crew member on the #12 Dodge Stockcar driven by Fred Best and also that year served his first of what would be five…

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2025 Andy Cottyn Appreciation Trophy winner Daryl Crocker

In 2016, Daryl Crocker stepped into the role of General Manager at Western Speedway, quickly making his mark on the organization. He revamped the Speedway’s schedule, forged new business partnerships and strengthened car counts across all classes. That inaugural season featured exciting new events including the Opening Night of Mayhem, a three-day Monster Truck weekend with a Sunday matinee for…

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2025 Pioneer award recipient Barb Handysides

Barb had always been a bit of an “adrenaline junkie”, a girl that liked powerful things. First with horses and later with guys who had hot cars. From the first time she went to Western Speedway at the age of fifteen, Barb was hooked. At the ripe old age of eighteen, she met Ken Jay who was competing at the…

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Fan video of final lap at Western Speedway taken by Jim Steen

Here is a video recorded by Sean Morris of the final lap at Western Speedway which was taken by Jim Steen at the track’s grand finale on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.