RARE SIGHT BRINGS BLISS FOR CARNUT
Last weekend was a wonderful time spent with family.
On Friday my brother, sisterin-law and their three kids helped out on the 7th Annual Centennial Show ‘n’ Shine which, since its start, has raised almost $24,000 to provide scholarships for deserving Centennial Automotive students. My son also showed up and I got to see lots of old friends and a bunch of cars I had not seen before.
Two Mercury convertibles showed up, one owned by the husband of a woman from my neighbourhood. These were large full-sized Mercs, the red one a Parklane and the other only badged as a “Mercury.” The Parklane was the top-of-theline model and the name was dropped in the early ’60s but came back for the 1964 model year.
On Saturday morning we left the house at 7:30 a.m. and made it to Osoyoos at 12:30 after a few stops for coffee and walks for our dog Stella. We are planning a long drive this summer to the Prairies, so this was a shake down run for the dog and she performed admirably. We took the Fiat 500 Turbo and must have looked like doddering old people as we slowly went around corners to protect our precious cargo. It was my first time at the show in Osoyoos and I will definitely go back, though maybe with the old Chevy truck this time.
The standout car to me at the Cactus Jalopies Beach Cruise Car Show in Osoyoos was a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix, powered by the 421-cubic-inch motor topped with the tri-power set of 3x2 barrel carbs. What totally blew me away was the short throw shifter on the close ratio 4-speed manual transmission.
This weekend there is lots to do and lots of racing. Saturday, maybe a journey to Bubba’s show in Abbotsford, then to the races in Mission, and then maybe out to Agassiz. On Sunday I will pop down to the Pontiac show in my backyard, then I’m torn between the great show in Steveston and the Healeys at Deeley’s display that will be part of Trev Deeley’s motorcycle show. One can’t do them all ... but one can try! And, of course, with a kid in tow.
SHOWS
Today through Sunday What: 30th Annual Cache Creek Graffiti Days
Where: Cache Creek Park, Cache Creek
When: Friday: free family dance at 6:30 p.m. at Community Hall. Free outdoor movie (Grease) at the park. Saturday: Outdoor Market & Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Poker Run Noon at the park. Show ‘n’ Shine 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smoke Show 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dance $10 (no minors). Sunday: golf tournament (pre-register at 250457-6237) Saturday What: Bubba’s Cruize Where: Nature’s Pickin’s Market, 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford When: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: 10 a.m. $20 and open to any customized or classic vehicle. Proceeds to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. & Yukon chapter. Info: 604-614-0061 or gedalton@gmail.com Saturday to Sunday What: APNA Truck Show Where: Tradex Centre, Abbotsford When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free (Parking $6) Show ‘n’ Shine registration: Free and open to all trucks, cars and motorcycles. Info: 604-596-9287, info@apnatruckshow.com Website: apnatruckshow.com What: Burrard Yacht Club Classic Boat & Car Show
Where: 10 Gostick Pl., North Vancouver
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Donation to the Disabled Sailing Association
Registration: Open to collector vehicles Info: 604-988-0817 or sdawson@pacificcoast.net Website: burrardyachtclub.com Sunday
What: Trev Deeley Motorcycles Show ‘n’ Shine
Where: Trev Deeley Motorcycles, 1875 Boundary Rd., Vancouver
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: 9:30 a.m. to noon and open to all brands Info: 604-291-2453 or kisbelle@trevdeeley.com Website:trevdeeley.com What: 26th Annual Sockeye Run Show & Shine
Where: Steveston Park, Steveston When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $15 and open to all vehicles. Info: 604-209-7707, coordinator@sockeyerun.com or webmaster@richmondlions.club Website: sockeyerun.com What: Pontiac Car Club Show ‘n’ Shine Where: KMS, #300–19600 Langley Bypass
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. $20 and open to Pontiacs, GMC trucks, Oldsmobiles and Buicks Info: 604-468-3695 or tbeale58@telus.net Website: pppcc.com What: Murray GM Family Day Corvette and Camaro Show Where: Murray GM, 30355 Automall Dr., Abbotsford
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free Info: 604-857-5200 or info@murraygmabbotsford.com Website: murraygmabbotsford.com
COMPETITION
Today What: Drag racing
Where: Mission Raceway Park 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission When: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Info: 604-826-6315 or info@missionraceway.com Website: missionraceway.com Today What: Dragand Saturdayracing and stock car racing Where: Saratoga Speedway 2380 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek When (both days): Qualifying at 6 p.m., racing at 7 p.m. Info: 250-923-2982 or race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Website: saratogaracing.ca Saturday What: Oval racing Where: Agassiz Speedway, 5045 Cemetery Rd., Agassiz When: Time trials 5:30 p.m. Racing 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 604-792-FAST (3278) or agassizspeedway@telus.net Website: agassizspeedway.com Saturday and Sunday What: SCCBC CACC Road racing Where: Mission Raceway Park Road Course, Mission When (both days): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10, $25 a carload up to 4 people, Kids under 12 free and free parking
Info: 778-891-5773 or brentvm@shaw.ca Website: sccbc.net