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In Memory of Nibbs Anderson

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Webmaster

The Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame regrets to announce the passing of 1990 HOF inductee Nibbs Anderson. Nibbs passed away on December 31st 2019 at the age of 93. Originally competing out of Nanaimo, Anderson started his career as a car owner and mechanic, before climining behind the wheel himself. After racing Stock Cars early on in his driving…

In Memory of Ross Surgenor

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Webmaster

The Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame regrets to announce the passing of 1988 inductee Ross Surgenor. Surgenor first joined V.I.T.R.A. in 1963, and started his career behind the wheel the following racing season, piloting a 1938 Buick in the Stock Car class. Ross managed to finish second in points, and was awarded the Dick Willoughby Sportsmanship Trophy. The following…

In Memory of Harold Sjostrom

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Webmaster

Born in Youbou, B.C., April 30th, 1943, passed away suddenly at Eden Gardens, Nanaimo, B.C., December 9th, 2019. Already sorely missed. Survived by wife Sandra, children Rick (Janet) (Rose), Carrie, Rod (Marcy), Kelly (Carson), sisters Marilyn, and Laurel (Brian), as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and cousins. A big thank-you to all the wonderful staff at Eden Gardens who…

In Memory of Bert Sweeting

Posted on July 10, 2019 by webmaster

Bert Sweeting, age 75 of Victoria, BC passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Victoria Hospice for providing such compassionate care. Bert was born on November 19, 1943 in Victoria, BC to Bill and Iris (Ledson) Sweeting. On October 9, 1965 he married Marie Leibel. They raised two children, Sheri and Tim….

In Memory of Richard Franklin Miller

Posted on May 3, 2019 by webmaster

Richard Franklin Miller (Dick), 76, passed away peacefully at home in Nanaimo, on April 8, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife, Ronda; his sons, Talbot Miller, Richard Miller and Steven Miller; his daughter, Tara Miller; his two stepchildren, Gregory Howson and Kimberly Howson(Brad Griffin); six grandchildren, Jacob, Austin, Mason, Madison, Tylynn, Marik; one great grandson, William; his brother, John;…

Thanks to Sunbelt Rentals

Posted on April 2, 2019 by webmaster

, The Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame would like to thank Sunbelt Rentals for providing their services for the 2019 Hall of Fame induction ceremony. In 2018 Sunbelt Rentals expanded their network of over 825 locations to Vancouver Island. Sunbelt is proud to support the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Date, Inductees

Posted on February 13, 2019 by webmaster

“The Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame is proud to announce that the 2019 induction ceremony will take place Saturday April 6th, under the grandstands at Western Speedway. Doors will open at 12:00pm, with the induction ceremony beginning at 2:00pm. The 2019 inductees are Robert & Melvin Pallister Barrie Goodwin Bill O’Kell Mike Grute Don Carmichael We look forward to…