CARNUT CORNER
WEEKEND SHOWS AND RACES
DEREK MCNAUGHTON/DRIVING.CA
With upcoming vacation plans, I am not going to attend any local car shows this weekend, but that certainly doesn’t mean you should miss them.
It’s not the busiest show weekend but there are still a number of great events to check out.
Last weekend I got scared off the Friday evening round of races at Mission Raceway Park due to rain in my area, but as it turned out they managed to run lots of races Friday evening. I did make it out Saturday night for the nostalgia Funny cars and was astounded at all the cool cars ripping up the drag strip. I got some great shots of the dragchutes opening and also wandered around the pits to see the details of the cars.
Standouts for me included the 1971-era Mustang Mach I funny car and matching Mustang Mach 1 Tow vehicle. Then there was the Mr. Explosixes funny car that was all painted up in the livery reminiscent of the early ’70s cars. An awesome looking, sounding and running Funny car based on the 1969/70 Mustangs.
Another wicked looking car was the Tiki Warrior, which is based on a mid-’70s Chevrolet Monza. Painted a great colour of green, this is one of my all-time favourite cars from that era.
We all have to keep supporting our local races and car shows. The Mission track is located very close to us in Metro Vancouver so go see some races this summer — and take a kid with you.
Competition July 28
What: Ride Into History Friday Night Cruise ‘n’ Concert
Where: Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
When: Gates open at 5 p.m. Concert at 6 p.m.
Admission: By donation,
Registration: By donation and open to all classic vehicles
Info: 604-260-5513
Website: rideintohistory.ca
July 28-29
What: Motor Mountain Nationals Car Fest
Where: 160 Howard St., Kimberly
When: Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: Open to all vehicles
Info: 250-427-8709 or info@rockymountainevents.ca
Website: rockymountainevents.ca
July 29
What: Ultimate Car Show
Where: Hard Rock Casino, Coquitlam
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free Registration: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $30
Info: 604-859-3608 or gdefazio@hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Website: hardrockcasinovancouver.com/event/ultimate-car-show
What: Plum Crazy 7th Annual Classic Car Show & Shine
Where: 2492 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free Info: 604-464-0008 or service@plumcrazyrestorations.com
Website: plumcrazyrestorations.com
What: Jaguars on the Island Concours d’Elegance
Where: Windsor Park, Oak Bay When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: Closed
Info: 250-656-0030, jaguarcarclub@shaw.ca or grahambwalker@shaw.ca
What: 16th Annual Marketplace IGA Show & Shine
Where: 1100 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: 10 a.m. $5 and open to all vehicles
Info: mrcutter@dccnet.com
Website: coasterscarclub.ca
July 30
What: Oak Bay Collector Car Festival
Where: Oak Bay Village, Victoria
When: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: $15 and open to all vehicles
Info: 250-896-9000 or kenagate@hotmail.com
Website: oakbay.ca Competition July 28
What: Drag racing
Where: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission,
When: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting)
Info: 604-826-6315 or info@ missionraceway.com
Website: missionraceway.com
July 29
What: Martin’s Late Model Invitational
Where: Agassiz Speedway, 5045 Cemetery Rd., Agassiz
When: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Info: 604-792-3278 or agassizspeedway@telus.net
Website: agassizspeedway.com
What: Oval racing
Where: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek
When: 6 p.m.
Info: 1-250-923-2982 pry race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca
Website: saratogaracing.ca
What: Dirt track racing, flat track motorcycle racing
Where: Merritt Speedway, Merritt
Info: 250-315-0474 or msca1991@hotmail.com
Website: merrittspeedway.ca