Bill OKell win at SCCA Road Race of Champions

We extend hearty congratulations to 2019 Inductee Bill OKell who has won a gold medal at the Sports Car Club of America’s “Road Race of Champions” in Braselton, Georgia.  Saanich driver wins gold south of the border at 29th American Road Race of Champions

In Memoriam – Basil Wells

We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of 2015 Pioneer award recipient Basil Wells and we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Carole and family. Basil began his racing involvement at Western in 1968 when he first got behind the wheel in a white #18 1952 Ford Stockcar. Competing in that class the following year in a…

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2023 Inductions ceremony

The 2023 Hall of Fame Inductions ceremony will be held at the Olympic View Golf and Country Club and will be either Saturday April 15th or Sunday April 16th.   We will advise which day when arrangements have been confirmed and the names of the 2023 Inductees will be announced soon.

Dick Midgley inducted into the ‘Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame”

It is with great pleasure that we pass along the news that 1990 Inductee Dick Midgley has been inducted into the “Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame” and we extend our heartiest congratulations to Dick upon receiving this honour.  He joins previous Island CMHF inductees including Billy Foster, Grant King, Roy Smith and Jack Smith.  Here is a link to 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. 

Book on the Pollard family

You can learn more about our 1995 and 2003 Inductees Earl and Larry Pollard, Earl’s wife and 2004 Pioneer award-winner Laura and the remaining members of this local racing family in author Bob Kehoe’s book, “Every Saturday Night” which is available on Amazon. Both black and white and colour versions are available. Bob has also previously written one on 1984…

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“Pioneer” trivia tidbit: 2013 award winner Jimmie Isacson

As a resident of Langford since 1946, 2013 Pioneer award winner Jimmie Isacson could most certainly write a history book on the area. And that book would definitely include his memories of, and his participation in, local auto racing. First attending Langford Speedway’s Saturday night “Big Car” races in the late 1940’s, Jimmie witnessed drivers including Gerry “the Jeep” Vantreight,…

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