Vintage Racing Club of BC

The Spirit of Westwood Lives On!

June 28, 2010

Alan McColl and Jim Latham represented the VRCBC at the eighth annual Village Classic Car Show in downtown Chilliwack on Sunday, June 27th. Jim’s Volvo 122S, and Alan’s Lotus Cortina and Tiga Formula Ford race cars were part of the Star FM display. They answered many questions from interested visitors and also promoted the big upcoming BC Historic Motor Races on the July 16th – 18th weekend. The crowds dropped off somewhat when the heavens opened around mid-day (see the photos) but it was a very successful day overall.

June 21, 2010

The VRCBC is a member of the National Association of Automobile Car Clubs of Canada (NAACC). The NAACC has learned that as of June 19, 2010 the Canadian gasoline regulations have been amended to allow for the production, import and sale of leaded gasoline for use in competition vehicles. These amendments are now in effect and will be published in the Canada Gazette shortly. Check NAACC Update for more information on this important issue for vintage racers as well as on other recent NAACC activities.

June 19, 2010

There was an excellent turnout of 15 entries for the June 13th REVS races at Mission Raceway. Here are some photos as the cars enter the track for their first practice session, led by Dennis Repel in his bright yellow 1974 Camaro. The others in order are: Ivan Lessner (’58 Austin Healey 100-6), Neil Tregear (’65 Cooper S), Keith Wong (’68 Triumph GT6), Roger Flescher (’67 Sunbeam Tiger), Peter Valkenburg (’61 Volvo PV544), Gunter Pichler (’64 XKE), Mark Brown (’69 Lotus Seven S3), Mike Owen (’67 Cooper S), Jim Latham (’68 Volvo 122S). In the second row are: Al Harvey (’71 MGB), Phil Roney (’69 TVR Vixen), Geoff Tupholme (’73 Mini) and Allan McColl (’68 Lotus Cortina). The other entrant was Glen Gibbons with his 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV, who was a little tardy getting to pre-grid. Watch for a full race report soon.