Pollard family reaps rewards at “Southwest Super Truck Series” awards banquet

We offer our congratulations to 2003 Hall of Fame Inductee Larry Pollard and his son Chase who took home several awards at the “Southeast Super Truck Series” recent annual awards banquet held in Swannanoa, North Carolina.  Chase won the 2022 “Limited Late Model Division” championship along with being voted “Rookie of the Year” while Larry was awarded the championship “Crew…

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In Memoriam – Hank Neilson

We are sorry to hear that 2014 Inductee Hank Neilson has passed and we send our condolences to his family and friends. HANK NEILSON 2014 INDUCTEE

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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Pioneer award recipients update for the 2023 Inductions ceremony

The Victoria Auto Racing Hall Of Fame is very proud to announce the forthcoming induction of Judy Taylor and Mary Collier into the “Pioneer” category for 2023.   They will be honoured along with 2023 Hall of Fame inductees Brian Willson, Bart Smith, Mike French, Jamie Peakman and Joe Liberatore.  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 15th 2023…

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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. 

“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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