2023 PIONEER AWARD RECIPIENT JUDY TAYLOR

Judy Taylor has been a dedicated race fan and an avid supporter of auto racing for most of her life. Living in Langford as a child provided Judy the opportunity to frequent the old Langford Speedway and develop a fondness for racing. When Western Speedway first opened in 1954 she started going to the races there and continued to do…

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2023 PIONEER AWARD RECIPIENT MARY COLLIER

Mary Collier soon became somewhat of a fixture at Western Speedway following her first time as a spectator in 1983, She had many active roles over the years starting with assisting the Cement Crew and being a crew member for drivers including Gary “Mad Dog” Madden, Ray Bowen, Dale Taylor and the Haslam family just to name a few. Mary…

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In Memoriam – Chuck Horne

Former racer and 2008 Pioneer award recipient Chuck Horne has passed and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. Chuck first took to Western’s oval in a Stockcar in 1955 and saw his race win and good finish record in his #31 car increase over the next three years which culminated in a first place finish in the…

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Inductees and Pioneer award recipients for 40th anniversary 2024 induction ceremony

The executive members are very pleased to announce that we will be honouring the following Inductees and Pioneer award recipients at the 2024 40th anniversary induction ceremony.  Inductees will be Jeff Montgomery and Don Cummins with Pioneer award winners including Chuck Gust of “Mid Island Engines” and also Currier brothers Mike, Bill, John and Pat.  In addition, 2003 Inductee Larry…

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In Memoriam – Milt Schop

We are saddened to learn of the the recent passing of former Western Speedway Track Security Officer and 1998 “Pioneer” award winner 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…

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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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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.