In Memoriam – Milt Schop

We are saddened to learn of the the recent passing of former Western Speedway Track Security Officer and 1998 “Pioneer” inductee Milt Schop. Beginning in the late 1960’s and for many years thereafter, Milt ensured that Western Speedway’s patrons didn’t have to put up with fellow fans who were being overly loud and/or annoying, as well as pursuing and apprehending…

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Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society induction of Roy Smith

We are very pleased to learn and pass along that 1992 Inductee Roy Smith will be inducted into the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society on Saturday September 30, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shannon Hall on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

In Memoriam – Ruby Wade

We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Wade family following the passing of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Ruby, who along with her late husband Les, was inducted into the Hall of Fame’s Pioneer category in 1997. As long-time residents of Jordan River, Ruby and Les began taking their sons to Western Speedway in the 1950’s where they all…

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Dick Midgley receives induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

1990 Inductee Dick Midgley is now officially a member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, having received his induction in the Competitor category as one of the Class of 2022 at a ceremony on Saturday, Feb 25th in Toronto.  We extend our sincere congratulations to Dick for receiving this very well-deserved honour.

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.