Langley Loafers host 25th Old- time Drags and Straight- Axle Shootout this weekend
I ’ ve driven past the race track at Ashcroft for almost 20 years en route to my fatherinlaw’s cabin in Clinton, but only attended races there a handful of times.
That’s why I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s 25th Annual Langley Loafers OldTime drags and the StraightAxle Shootout at the Ashcroft facility.
Hardcore race fan Steve Chase has been active in promoting the straight axle- style of “Gassers” from the drag racing glory days of the mid-’ 60s to early ’ 70s, and they will put on a great show this weekend.
The Langley Loafers goes back to April 1957 with the original objective to impart a favourable image of hot rodding to the public by driving modified cars in a safe and responsible manner. Members regularly participated in parades and fairs and held fundraising car washes for local charities. Impromptu “Gypsy Runs” would find a number of members heading off to the beaches of the Okanagan Valley and many members took part in drag racing, first at Abbotsford Airport and at and Washington State tracks before Mission opened. A few raced oval tracks and even competed at the old Westwood roadcourse.
The club has been putting on the races at Ashcroft for 25 years and more recently at Mission Raceway park and are active in the community offering five $ 500 scholarships to Automotive Shop Career Program students.
The first Nostalgia Drag Races were held in Ashcroft in 1988, followed by Mission in 1993 following its reopening. In 1995 the club began sponsorship of Langley high school bursaries and high school drags at Ashcroft, Prince George and Mission racetracks.
Hope to see you at the races, and remember to bring those earplugs! SHOWS Saturday “PISRA’S Poker Run” Pacific International Streetrod Association Start time: 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. Cost: $ 10 per car with proceeds to Big Brothers & Big Sisters “Take a Kid to a Car Show Program” Starts at Milner Hall ( 6717 Glover Rd., Langley), proceeds through the valley to Fort Langley then over the bridge to a secret destination in Pitt Meadows for a small show ‘ n’ shine. Info: Rob Petty at bluedeuce32@gmail.com www.pisra.com Willingdon Ironmen Show ‘ N’ Shine Showtime: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Admission: Free Registration: 9 a. m. to 10: 30 a. m., free and open to classic cars, sports cars, low- riders, 4x4s, hot rods and motorcycles 4812 Willingdon, Burnaby Info: 604- 874- 9687 and Ironmenshowandshine@gmail.com www.willingdon.org/ content/
mens- ministry Classic Car and Boat Show Showtime: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Admission: By donation Registration is closed but there is drive- in section ( 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. no charge) for all vintage/ classic and hot rods Burrard Yacht Club 10, Gostick Pl., North Vancouver Info: 604 988- 0817 ext.# 2 and info@ burrardyachtclub.com www.burrardyachtclub.com/ Classic- Show 4th annual Smoke ‘ n’ Steel Cruisin’ the Columbia Show ‘ N’ Shine Showtime: 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: Free Registration: 9 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. $ 20 per owners first entry, additional vehicles. No charge and open to all vehicles Gyro Park, Trail B. C. Info: 250 365- 8464 and info@smokensteelcarclub.com www.smokensteelcarclub.com Sunday 24th Annual Pontiac Car Club Show ‘ N’ Shine Showtime: 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: Free Registration: 9 a. m. to noon. $ 20 per vehicle and open to all Pontiacs and GMC Trucks. Cascades Casino, Langley Info: tbeale@ shaw. ca www. pppcc. com 2nd annual Car/ Bike show at Morgan Crossing Showtime: 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: Free Registration: $ 20 per vehicle and open to all vehicles Info: 778 545 2673 and cbaker@ morgancrossing. ca www. morgancrossing. ca Richmond Lions Cub Sockeye Run Showtime: 11 a. m. with awards at 3 p. m. Admission: By donation Registration: 8 a. m. to noon, $ 10 per vehicle Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St., Steveston Info: sockeye@ richmondlionsclub.org http:// www. richmondlionsclub.org Mid- Island Swap Meet hosted by the VCCC Nanaimo chapter Showtime: 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: $ 2 per person Parksville Curling Club, 193 Island Highway East, Parksville Info: 250- 753- 2730 and butchartrj@ shaw. ca www. members. shaw. ca/ bcvcc/ swap_ meet1. html Trev Deeley Harley- Davidson Show ‘ N’ Shine Showtime: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: Free Registration: 10 a. m. to noon 1875 Boundary Road, Burnaby Info: 604- 291- 2453 and cwongmoon@ trevdeeley. com www. trevdeeley. com/ shownshine Corvette Show Showtime: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Admission: Donations towards Special Olympics of BC Registration: 8 a. m. Dueck GM, 12100 Featherstone Way, Richmond, B. C. Info: 604- 514- 0494, 604- 9702429 nascargraham@ gmail.com www.riversidecorvetteclub.org COMPETITION Today Mopac Performance Street Legal # 8 Racing starts at 5: 30 p. m. and ends at approx. 11 p. m. ( weather permitting). Admission: $ 5 per person and children 12 and under free with an adult Mission Raceway Park Drag Racing Mission B. C. Info: 604- 826- 6315, 1 877- 8266315 www. missionraceway. com Friday, Saturday Western Speedway Oval Racing Time: Racing starts at 6: 30 p. m. Admission: Adults $ 22.50 ( free if in full costume); Kids ( 7- 12): $ 12 Victoria B. C. info: 250- 474- 2151 and GEORGE@ WESTERNSPEEDWAY.NET www. westernspeedway. net Friday- Sunday 25th Annual Langley Loafer Old Time Drags Admission: $ 20 per day; $ 35 for the weekend Info: 250- 457- 0708 and eaglemotorplex@ shaw.ca www. eaglemotorplex. com Saturday Agassiz Speedway Oval Racing Gate open at 4: 30 p. m.; Racing starts at 7 p. m. Admission ( cash only): Adult: $ 12; Senior ( 60+): $ 10; Youth ( 13- 180: $ 10; Child ( 7- 12): $ 5; 6 & under: free 5045 Cemetery Road, Agassiz, B. C. Info: Tom at 604- 796- 9383 and tbaldwin@telus.net. www.agassizspeedway.com Saratoga Speedway Oval Racing Gates open: 5: 30 p. m.; racing at 7 p. m. Admission: $ 12; Students: $ 10; Child $ 5 Courtney, B. C. Info: 250- 923- 2982 and race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca http://www.saratogaspeedway.bc.ca/ Saturday & Sunday ICSCC # 1 Road Racing Time: 9 a. m. on both days with practice & qualifying sessions Admission: $ 10 per person either day, or $ 25 per car load. Free parking and children 12 and under free. Mission Raceway Park Roadcourse Mission, B. C. Info: 778- 242- 9188 and marketing@ sccbc. net www. sccbc. net