In Memoriam – Dwight Kennedy

It is with shock and sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Alberta auto racing driver, supporter, sponsor and team owner Dwight Kennedy and we offer our condolences to his family and friends. Dwight’s involvement in Western Canadian oval track racing began in 1990 when, as the owner of “Northern Provincial Pipelines”, he drove his first…

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2027 Inductees and Pioneer award recipients

We are very pleased to announce that our 2027 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 6th at the “Elements Casino” in Colwood with Inductees including Ian Vantreight, Orton Ker, Ted Zerbin, Guy Barrett and Dwight Kennedy along with Pioneer award recipients Dave Ireland and Jim Caudwell.    Our hearty congratulations to all inductees!   We will advise when…

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2026 Andy Cottyn Appreciation Award recipient Dave Reside

The bright yellow of “Eagle Eye” tow trucks is recognizable across the Western Communities, yet some people may not recognize it’s humble small business owner, Dave Reside. Dave got his start at the racetrack in 1991 when his brother and sister-in-law, along with his lifelong friend and mechanic Joe dragged him into fixing up and crewing for them on their…

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2026 Pioneer award recipient Sharon Constantine

While watching the races at Western Speedway in 1985, Sharon heard the announcer say that they needed ladies for Powderpuff Demos. She had never been in a race car, but was soon on the track competing with Pam Hempting, Mary Collier, Cora Dash and Shelly Hampton which started her thirty-seven year career. She ran Novelty, Enduros, “Battle of the Sexes”…

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2026 Pioneer award recipient George Graham

In the 1920’s, George Graham went to the Ascot Speedway in California and came back inspired by what he had seen. His passion for auto racing had begun. He subsequently bought a Curtis aircraft engine powered racecar from a car owner at the Tacoma Washington race track. A machinist by trade, George worked on his car in Victoria, often trying…

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Induction rings now available

Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction rings are now available which include your name and the year you were inducted for the cost of $100 per ring.   If you are a former Inductee and would like to purchase one, please provide your name, the year you were inducted and, most importantly, your ring size.  Please email this info to:…

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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.