B.C.s government-run insurance body says the sort of driverless operation made possible by Teslas new Smart Summon feature is prohibited in the province, and that collisions involving Smart Summon may not be covered.Local outlet Richmond Newsthis past week shared a reader’s video showing a Tesla Model 3 being controlled via the Smart Summon app attempting to drive into a Richmond, B.C. parking lot in the oncoming lane.Had that car crashed, the ICBC told the newspaper, the owners insurance may not have provided coverage.Currently, B.C. laws do not permit driverless vehicles on our roads, ICBC said in a statement. A vehicle being driven autonomously in a shopping mall parking lot, for example, is not allowed. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle including when driver assistance is activated.The videos were taken at a parking complex in Richmond, B.C., and show a white Tesla Model 3 with no driver at the wheel, driving to meet up with its owner, who was controlling the cars progress via the Smart Summon app a few hundred feet away.As the vehicle enters the parking lot it crosses the yellow center line, perhaps to avoid the person walking across the crosswalk. There are fewer painted lines on the pavement in shopping mall areas, so its possible the Teslas software was confused about its whereabouts.The video shows the car hesitating, and in the second video, a diesel VW Jettas driving past it seems to further confound the tech. The woman who shot the video says a security guard came running out of the mall to chase the vehicle before it was stopped, when a man thought to be a friend of the owners appeared. The Smart Summon feature was only rolled out in Canada a few weeks ago, and Transport Canada has yet to outline any specific standards governing its use. However, drivers generally arent even allowed to take their hands off the steering wheel while in a vehicle controlled by semi-autonomous tech, so their being completely outside the vehicle should be, by extension, prohibited, too.While many U.S. Tesla Smart Summon features have had no problem with the technology, there have also been dozens of videos of Smart Summon-controlled vehicles narrowly avoiding collisions and behaving bizarrely, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there to launch a formal
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B.C. car show season ends with nod to the past
The Datsun 280Z of Robin Liu brought back great memories last weekend at Mission Raceway.Cam Hutchins This weekend is bittersweet for me as it brings to a close not only the car show season for another year, but also this column until the spring. The bright side is that the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society is hosting is annual induction ceremony and in my opinion is one of the best events to car-related events that takes place each year in Metro Vancouver.The GVMPS recognizes and records the vast contributions of those who were pioneers of motorsport in this region. The parking lot outside Shannon Hall is filled with cool cars as almost all who attend the ceremony have a passion for driving. An old school mate of mine, Mo Davidson, usually shows up with some cool old hot rod or racing boat.This year many cool Carnuts are getting inducted, including Wes Stinson, Laurie Fraser, Phil Jenson, Joe and Neva Ledlin as well as many others. Jim Flett, who recently passed away, was a larger than life builder of hot rods, customs and an amazing train set. Another mentionable entrant is one of the clubs I belong to, the Vancouver Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. In my mind the big news is fellow Postmedia journalist Alyn Edwards receiving the Sandy Lovelace Memorial Award for all he has contributed to the auto hobby with his regular features on car owners and their passion for their cars and families. You need not just a cool car, but also a cool story to get featured in one of Alyns stories. Having Alyn write about your car is often the biggest praise and recognition any car owner can achieve.I first met Alyn at the Langley Good Times Cruise-In and photographed his amazing 1968 Shelby GT 500KR convertible. To top it off Alyn gave me a ride home in the car. He regularly has garage tours of his collection for various car clubs (yet another great reason to join a car club). Congrats Alyn!Last weekend I was at the Mission Raceway for the road races and noticed inactivity in the paddocks of the drag strip. I looked online to see they had been cancelled. The weather was finebut soon turned bad, but the road races were great. I had the good luck to shoot beside veteran race photographer Brent Martin who mused that Chris Webb must not have qualified since he was at the back of the pack.Webbs bright yellow number 20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was never a street car but a purpose-built racecar and shares almost nothing with its street distant cousin. This car is fast and on the second lap it was already past many and almost went off the track at the Greg Moore corner, Turn 2. Webb went from back to second place in one of the Closed Wheel 2 races.The big bad Viper of Doug Seal was a treat to watch and my favourite car was the Datsun 280Z of Robin Liu. The 240, 260 and 280Zs were the cars to own when I was growing up and it is great seeing them of the track. Unfortunately, the rain came out part way through the race, But they still raced hard knowing all the cars had the same weather handicap.There is another race October 12-13 and it is always rain or shine, but the cars really shine in the rain, so plan to bring a kid and not miss the next race.Have a great winter and see you in the spring!SHOWSSEPT. 20-21What: Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show Shine.Where: The Springs Golf Course, RadiumWhen: Friday poker run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Show admission: FreeRegistration: Friday evening and Saturday at 7 a.m. $25 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-346-3222, 250-342-9817 or kvroberts@uniserve.comWebsite: radiumcarshow.comSEPT. 21What: 17th Annual Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society Induction CeremonyWhere: Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale FairgroundsWhen: Doors open at noon, Ceremony 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: $20Info: 604-682-2631 or byjames@look.caWebsite: gvmps.orgWhat: All Triumph Drive InWhere: Rotary Park, PentictonWhen: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Admission: FreeWebsite: bctriumphregistry.com/ATDI2019.htmWhat: White Post Auto Museum Fall Swap MeetWhere: White Post Auto Museum, 4439A Trans Canada Hwy., TappenWhen: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: $2 Kids under 12 freeInfo: 250-835-2224 or wpam@hotmail.caWebsite: whitepostautomuseum.comSEPT. 22What: Brookswood Secondary School Car ShowWhere: Brookswood Secondary School, 20902 37A Ave., LangleyWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: $3 Kids 5 and under freeRegistration: starts at 8 a.m. $15 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-992-7507 or bsscarshow@gmail.comWebsite: bsscarshow.com COMPETITIONSEPT. 21What: Oval racingWhere: Agassiz Speedway, 5045 Cemetery Rd., AgassizInfo: 604-792-FAST(3278) or agassizspeedway@telus.netWebsite: agassizspeedway.comWhat: DriftingWhere: Penticton Speedway, 2070 Carmi Ave., PentictonWebsite: pentictonspeedway.comWhat: Hydroforce Excavating Championship NightWhere: Western Speedway, 2207 Millstream Rd., VictoriaWebsite: westernspeedway.netSEPT. 21-22What: CMDRA Bike DragsWhere: Mission Raceway Park,
Origin: B.C. car show season ends with nod to the past
Eclectic weekend for carnuts in B.C.
Boxy and beautiful, this 1967 Plymouth GTX with a four-speed was seen at the Langley Good Times Cruise-In last weekend.Cam Hutchins This weekend has a very eclectic range of events that includes racing, swap meets, car shows and even a couple of toy runs. The must attend in my mind is at Mission Raceway tomorrow, with road racing all day then crazy nighttime drags in the evening. You could even do the toy run in the morning and then head to the trackIf you have never been to the track, or you have not been to the track this year, this is the day to go. The Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs puts on a really great day of road racing with all sorts of cars from Formula Fords to Miatas, Mustangs, RX7s, Lotus, CRXs, Civics and even purpose-built NASCAR type racecars. There is something for everyone, as some of the cars look completely stock, just like the ones you remember driving beside you in rush hour. Then if the day cant get better, stick around for the night races on the drag strip. Not many stock-looking cars on this track, but lots of muscle. And noise! I have not been to a night drag in a long time so am really looking forward to it. Longtime friend Bert Worrall will be checking out his new rear-end set-up on his crowd-pleasing Orange Dodge Dart.Sunday start at the Model A Swap meet to get some parts or ideas for your next build, then head to The Greater Vancouver Street Machines Car Club Car show at the Jolly Mac Pub in North Surrey. The car show is always good and so is the food.Street machines or BMWs? The BMW Car Club is hosting a car show in North Van so if you dont want to drive to the suburbs check out the Bimmers on the lawn at Waterfront Park.Somewhere that did not have a lot of BMWs was last weekends Langley Good Times Cruise in Aldergrove. But there were well over 1,000 cars that were displayed along Fraser Highway from 264th to 272th. Eight amazing blocks of awesome cars lined either side of the highway and even some in the middle of the road.My parents drove a full-sized station wagon with a 429 so I have a soft spot for the big block Fords and one car at the show grabbed me and will stay in my heart forever. A 1971 Ford Torino with a shaker hood scoop, rear window louvers and a four-speed manual transmission!The other car that caught my eye was the 1976 Chevy Nova SS with you guessed ita manual transmission. Probably a four-speed but may have been a five.And so not to leave the other member of the Big Three out, there was a very nice 1967 Plymouth GTX, the epitome of in the box styling. It was like taking a block of clay, removing the material above the hood and trunk and calling it a design. The very boxy 1967 GTX seemed to be so far away from the sexy models Mopar would turn out in the next few years but this is one sexy beast. White with very understated red stripe and a pair of little tiny hood scoops this car was just perfect.It was good to see lots of kids enjoying the show and lets keep this rolling by taking a kid to a show this weekend. There are not many left in 2019!SHOWSSEPT. 13-15What: Route 99 Cruz-InWhere: LillooetWhen: Friday 5p.m. Poker Run; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. car show, Lillooet Recreation Centre; Sunday racing at Lillooet Airport starts at 9:30 a.m.Info: 250-256-1655, horsinaround@telus.net or gina.doyle@hotmail.caWebsite: route99.caSEPT. 14What: Vancouver Classic Car Toy RunWhere: Meet at 2916 Springer St., Port MoodyWhen: Gather at 9 a.m., starts at 10 a.m.Admission: Donation of cash, gift card or new unwrapped toy to benefit the Lower Mainland Christmas BureauInfo: 604-970-9048 or cmckee@sutton.comWebsite: lmcb.caSEPT. 14-15What: Port Alberni Toy Run for MotorcyclesWhere: Starts at Little Qualicum Falls and ends at Glenwood CentreWhen: Saturday 10 a.m. toy run gathering and noon start time; Sunday poker runAdmission: Donation of a new unwrapped toy or a cash donation. Dance tickets are $25.Info: 250-731-4728 or patoyrun@gmail.comWebsite: portalbernitoyrun.caSEPT. 15What: Jolly Macs Pub Liquor Store Show ShineWhere: Jolly Macs Pub, 14817 108th Ave, SurreyWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 and open to all VehiclesInfo: 604-584-4262, 604-329-5374, ssilas@shaw.ca or jollymac@shaw.caWebsite: jollymacs.comWhat: Model A Ford Swap MeetWhere: 19759 28th Ave., LangleyWhen: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Info: info@pacificmodelaclub.com or 4dModelA@gmail.comWebsite lionsgatemodelaclub.com orWhat: BMW Car Club Concours ShowWhere: Waterfront Park, 200 block Esplanade, North VancouverWhen: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission: FreeInfo: 604-368-5288 or kevingc@shaw.caWebsite: bmwccbc.org/eventsWhat: Smith Chevrolet Show ShineWhere: Smith Chevrolet, 950 Notre Dame Dr., KamloopsWhen: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission: Donations acceptedRegistration: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. $20 donation to Kamloops Hospice. GM vehicles onlyInfo: 250-372-2551 or showshine@smithgm.comWebsite: smithgm.comWhat: Vancouver Island Mustang Association Christmas Toy RunWhere:
Origin: Eclectic weekend for carnuts in B.C.
Big city and small town shows across B.C. this weekend
Two of the spectacular classics that will be at the Crescent Beach Concours dElegance on Aug. 31st: Ethan and Troy Coopers Riley, left, and Gerry Sungs Intermeccanica Italia. Sung is joined by Dave Sanderson.Cam Hutchins Im going to miss some great events this weekend, but that doesnt mean you have to. There are great downtown shows in Ladner and Port Coquitlam, the Early Ford V8 Club sets up at Hougen Park in Abbotsford and the annual BurnOuts in the Sky Bradley McPherson Memorial Show Shine takes place tomorrow at the Twilight Drive-In in Aldergrove.Of course, its not like Im going to be car-starved as Im in covering Car Week in Carmel, California for the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada. That includes attending the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance, the Concorso Italiano, and the historic racing at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. The annual BurnOuts in the Sky Bradley McPherson Memorial Show Shine takes place tomorrow at theTwilight Drive Inn in Aldergrove. PNG Files I got a little preview of that kind of racing last weekend during the British Columbia Historic Motor Races at Mission Raceway Park, and it brought back memories of my Westwood days shooting in the rain. Saturday midmorning the skies opened up, and considering the downpour I was impressed that not many cars spun out. Clearly a testament to the mad skills of the drivers in their precious old tin.. One of the older Camaros got into wet part of the drying track coming out of turn one and certainly showed us what racing in the rain is all about. Rain or shine, historic racing is great.My weekend actually started at 7 a.m. on Friday morning with a photo shoot of two cars for the cover of the Crescent Beach Concours dElegance program. This annual fundraising showB.C. Childrens Hospital Foundationtakes place on the Saturday of the Labour Day weekend at Blackie Spit in Crescent Beach.One of the two cars was a Riley, and really the only thing I knew about Rileys is that my dad had a framed print of which I now have. Turns out Riley started as a bicycle manufacturer in the 1890s before building cars and merging with larger companies. In 1952 it became part of British Motor Corporation and was shuttered in the late-Sixties after being reduced to making rebadged Austins.The other car looked familiar and when I asked if it was an Apollo GT convertible, I was told it was an Italia. Both made by Vancouver-based Intermeccanica. The company was the brainchild of Frank Reisner, a Hungarian-born engineer who was living in Canada and moved to Europe to build sports cars in the late-Fifties. After some success and some struggles he eventually moved to Vancouver and produced very high quality Porsche speedsters for decades. Franks son Henry is still making those, along with Solo electric vehicles under the Meccanica banner.Henry has been involved in cars since he was a kid and now he runs the car company, so remember to take a kid with you to a show this weekend.SH0WSAUG. 16Date: Aug 16What: Friday Night Rod RunWhere: Starts at AW Restaurant at Ivy Green Husky, proceeds through downtown Ladysmith and returns to AWWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Info: 250-246-0637, 250-245-2263 or duckwon@shaw.caWebsite: ladysmithshowandshine.comAUG. 17What: BurnOuts in the Sky Bradley McPherson Memorial Show ShineWhere: Twilight Drive Inn, 3360 260th St., AldergroveWhen: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: $5; Children under 11 freeRegistration: 8 a.m. $20 and open to all vehicles, including motorcyclesInfo: 604-360-7455 or burnoutsinthesky@gmail.comWebsite: burnoutsinthesky.comWhat: Ladysmith Show ShineWhere: Downtown LadysmithWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Registration: 8 a.m. $15 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-246-0637, 250-245 2263 or duckwon@shaw.caWebsite: ladysmithshowandshine.comWhat: Rods Rails Car ShowWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Where: Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Downtown ArmstrongAdmission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Open to all vehiclesInfo: cmelanson@shuswapins.com or 250 838 7707What: Beverly Corners Show ShineWhere: Cobble Hill Country Grocer, 5847 Chesterfield Ave., DuncanWhen: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Admission: Free (donations accepted)Info: 250-748-1314 or info@beverlycornersshownshine.comAUG. 17-18What: Downtown PoCo Cruise Car ShowWhere: Downtown Port CoquitlamWhen: Saturday cruise starts at 6 p.m. at Leigh Square; Sunday show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeInfo: 604-674-2899 or info@pococarshow.caWebsite: pococarshow.caAUG. 18What: Hougen Park Show ShineWhere: Hougen Park, AbbotsfordWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. $15 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-942-5651, questions@earlyfordv8bc.com, oldcars@telus.netWebsite: earlyfordv8bc.comWhat: Vintage in The Valley Vintage Motorcycle ShowWhere: Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, ChilliwackWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: Adults $10; Children under 16 freeRegistration: By donationInfo: 778 242 7104 or wallylevy@hotmail.caWebsite: vintagemotorcycleshows.comWhat:
Origin: Big city and small town shows across B.C. this weekend
Dog Days of B.C. summer a carnut’s delight
Two cars side by side pulling wheelies during last weekend’s Langley Loafer Old Time Drags.Cam Hutchins Last week was certainly one for the record books for me. I have never shot so many cars of so many different types over the course of a few short days.I started on Monday shooting an amazing 1950 6C 2500 Ghia being restored by RX Autoworks for the big Pebble Beach Concours next weekend. I went to the North Vancouver shop expecting to see a close-to-finished car, but they were still working madly to get it ready for The Show. Im leaving Sunday for the Monterey car fest so will have plenty of photos to show in a couple of weeks time.Then it was down to Tsawwassen to photograph Jody Wilsons amazing 1955 Gasser-style Chevy for a magazine. This car is a traditional looking Gasser but with lots of cool tricks. I also shoot Jody racing at the Langley Loafers Old Time drags on Saturday where won the trophy for Best Bitchin Race Car. Not bad for someone who doesnt make his living wrenching, but rather as an artist working in silver and carving totem poles.On Thursday I went to see Garry and Darlene Cassidy and see their car collection that had to be replaced due to a fire a coupe of years ago. They have done a great job rebuilding up a collection of amazing vehicles. The next day it was to Abbotsford for the Agrifair as a guest of Campbell Motorsports. I knew the Campbells from various car shows and their Super L Auto Wrecking yard, but this was the first time I got to see them run their tractor pulls. The crowd, myself included, loved this big horsepower spectacle, and the tractors with three, four and even five big dragster engines were beyond belief! The Aqrifair welcomed the Truck Tractor Pull back after 15 years and heres hoping they will be back next year!On Sunday I went to the best bargain for parking at White Rock for the day: just $10 bucks to park all day at the beachif you have a cool car. The Westcoasters Daze has for years been run by Mike Herrick and now with the help of Darby Motorsports it looks to live on at the great East Beach location.This weekend I only have tonight and tomorrow to get my car ready in preparation of driving south on Sunday for Car Week in Carmel. Tonight Im taking in the street legal drags to see the VWs attack the track, and tomorrow a day and night at Mission Raceway Park for the Historics racing followed by some drag racing. As always, wherever your carnut travels take you this weekend, take a kid along for the ride.SHOWSAUG. 9-11What: Great Canadian VW Show WeekendWhere: Friday night drags at Mission Raceway Park. 5 p.m. till close. Saturday pancake breakfast at Jim Pattison VW in Surrey, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by VW cruise to Open Road VW Summer Party 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday show at Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeSunday registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., $25 and open to all VWs, Audis and PorschesInfo: Petersonvws@hotmail.comWebsite: gcvws.comWhat: 24th Annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run/Show ShineWhere: SecheltWhen: Check Website for Friday Rod Run info. Saturday show on Cowrie Street starts at 9 a.m. $25 and open to all cars and trucks. Sunday drag racing at Sechelt Airport located at the top of Field Road in Wilson Creek.Admission: FreeInfo: 604-885-3644 or shanks@dccnet.comWebsite: coasterscarclub.caAUG. 10What: Hot Nite In The City Show ShineWhere: Victoria St., KamloopsWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. $25 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-377-3190 or rpopove@telus.netWebsite: hotniteinthecity.comAUG. 10-11What: Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza Car ShowWhere: Downtown SidneyWhen: Saturday poker run and BBQ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday car showAdmission: FreeRegistration: At Mary Winspear Centre. Sidney on Sunday. $20 and open to classic and special interest vehiclesInfo: 250-812-4676, torque.masters@yahoo.com or president@torquemasters.caWebsite: torquemasters.caAug. 11What: Dueck on Marine Custom Classic Show ShineWhere: 400 SE Marine Dr., VancouverWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: Free and open to all vehicles. All proceeds donated to Special Olympics of B.C.Info: 604-324-7222Website: dueckgm.comWhat: Lower Mainland Vega Club Show ShineWhere: Waterfront Park North VancouverWhen: Noon to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: Open to H-body vehicles onlyInfo: 604-649-2241 or vega_club@yahoo.comWhat: Thunder Kings Motor Group Field of ChromeWhere: Bradner Sports Field, AbbotsfordWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $10 and open to all vehicles/motorcycles. Proceeds to Big Brothers Big SistersInfo: tkmgainfo@gmail.comWebsite: thunderkingsmotorgroup.comWhat: Pender Harbour Show ShineWhere: Pender Harbour Legion #112, Madeira ParkWhen: Noon to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 10 a.m. to noon. $25 and open to all cars/motorcycles. All proceeds to Rotary Community ProjectsInfo: 604-989-7811 or seannealmcallister@gmail.comWebsite:
Origin: Dog Days of B.C. summer a carnut’s delight
B.C. long weekend means lots of car shows
Local artist Jody Wilson shows his mad skills with another cool build. It’s Go Time is a 1955 Chevy Gasser that is over the top awesome.Cam Hutchins Everything is coming up threes this long weekend. There are three great car shows in the Lower Mainland, three on the Island and three in the Interior . Toss in some racing and even a tractor pull, and it truly is a carnuts full pull holiday weekend.That, of course, is a term that comes from tractor pulling, and after 15 years away the Campbell family is bringing it back to Agrifair Saturday through Monday. Come by at noon each day to meet the driver, and dont forget to bring some really good ear protection along too!Ill be there one of those days, and I also plan to log some good kilometres checking out the Old Time drags, WestCoasters Daze, the Shelby show at Hallmark Ford, and if I can squeeze it in, the Sun Festival in Tsawwassen. So many shows, so little time. Bill and Joan Ronald’s 1967 Camaro RS SS 350 that was sold new in Georgia. Cam Hutchins Last Saturday I spent the day at Mission Raceway Park track for a very fun day of action celebrating a quarter-century of road racing at the Rivers Edge circuit. One of the highlights was the Formula Ford action, with more than a dozen beautiful Van Diemen open-wheel racecars going head to head.On Sunday I was at the car show at Tsawwassen Mills that saw more than 500 cars on display. So many cool cars to see, chief among them Bill and Joan Ronalds stellar Mountain Green 1967 Camaro that was sold new in Georgia. Talented local artist Jody Wilson was showing off his 1955 Chevy Gasser dubbed Its Go Time, featuring a straight axle, flip hood dual quads and tons of attitude. This beast makes it debut on the track this weekend at the Langley Loafers Old Time drags. And then there was Mike Learys 1934 Ford Roadster, a car that won best hot rod at the show and one that Ive been watching come together online.So no matter where you are this weekend have fun and remember long weekends allow you to go to more car shows with a kid.SHOWSAUG. 3-4What: The Van Isle Shriners Show ShineWhere: ParksvilleWhen: Saturday Cruise starts a 5 p.m. from Wembley Mall. Sunday show from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community Park. Shriner pancake breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.Admission: Free. Parking by Donation in The Shriners LotInfo: 250-756-4952 or rrayner@gulfview.caWebsite: vanisleshrinersshowandshine.comAUG. 3What: Blast From The Past Car ShowWhere: Coombs Fairgrounds, CoombsWhen: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: By donationRegistration: $20Info: 250-586-2250 or kathleen.smith@shaw.caWebsite: oceanidlers.orgWhat: Riverboat Days Car ShowWhere: Terrace Sportsplex, TerraceWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 pm.Admission: FreeRegistration: Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. $10Info: 250-635-4727 or skeenavalleycruizers@gmail.com info@riverboatdays.caWebsite: riverboatdays.caWhat: Rotary Wheels Car ShowWhere: Rotary Park, Penticton.When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: $2. Children under 12 freeRegistration: 7 a.m. $20 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-497-6679 or rotarywheelscarshow@gmail.comWebsite: pentictonrotarywheelscarshow.ca Cam is among the many who have been following the build of Mike Leary’s 1934 Ford Roadster online. Cam Hutchins AUG. 4What: WestCoasters Daze Show ShineWhere: Semiahmoo Park, White RockWhen: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. $10 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-306-4208, therodgod@shaw.ca or harleystop@hotmail.comWebsite: therodgod.comWhat: Kars Under the K Show ShineWhere: Main Street, KeremeosWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. $15 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-499-2634 or karsunderthek@outlook.comWebsite: karsunderthek.wix.com/karsunderthekAUG. 5What: Shelby Mustang ShowWhere: Hallmark Ford, 10085 152nd St., SurreyWhen: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. $20 and open to all Ford vehiclesInfo: 604-805-4749 or ptekatch@gmail.comWhat: Tsawwassen Sun Festival Show ShineWhere: Winskill Park, TsawwassenWhen: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $20 and open to all collector, modified, and historic cars and trucksInfo: 604-943-0354, slwhitelaw@telus.net or gregfahlman@hotmail.comWebsite: sunfestival.caWhat: Comox Valley Vintage Wheels Nautical Days Car ShowWhere: Marina Park, ComoxWhen: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. $10 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-339-2386 or pamac@shaw.ca Michael Webb pilots his 2008 V Diemen DP-08-2 Formula Ford during the 25th anniversary of road racing at Mission Raceway Park last weekend. Cam Hutchins COMPETITIONAUG. 2-4What: Langley Loafers Old Time DragsWhere: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., MissionWhen: Gates open at 8 a.m.Info: 604-826-6315, info@missionraceway.com, 604-534-2698 or info@langleyloafers.comWebsite: langleyloafers.comWhat: Campbell Motorsport Truck and Tractor PullWhere: Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Dr., AbbotsfordWhen: 2 p.m.
Origin: B.C. long weekend means lots of car shows
Driver allegedly bear-sprayed during B.C. road-rage incident
In this file photo, officers from the Greater Sudbury Police and Ontario Provincial Police conducted spot checks on Municipal Road 80.John Lappa / Postmedia Network Burnaby RCMP is investigating a road-rage incident in which a man says he was attacked with bear repellent.The man told police he was involved in an accident at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Madison Avenue in Burnaby, B.C. on the evening of July 14. He was stopped at the intersection when his vehicle was struck by an SUV, believed to be a gold Lincoln Navigator.When the man pulled his vehicle to the side of the highway, the SUV pulled up beside him and a man in the passenger seat unloaded a can of bear spray into his car. The man said the driver of the SUV then repeatedly rammed his vehicle before fleeing the scene.The SUV was described as a newer-model Lincoln Navigator, gold or beige in colour, with a distinct black bumper. The two suspects inside were white men in their 20s, wearing dark clothing.The suspect vehicle is quite unique in appearance so were hopeful that someone will have information about this vehicle that will help further our investigation, said Burnaby RCMP spokesman Cpl. Mike
Origin: Driver allegedly bear-sprayed during B.C. road-rage incident
Street-racing Dodge Vipers in B.C. show off more horsepower than skill
In this week’s installment of “Just Because You Can Afford the Car, Doesn’t Mean You Can Drive It,” we have an offering from Surrey, B.C. RCMP there will be using video posted to Twitter to track down what happened when two Dodge Vipers went head-to-head – almost literally – in a drag start off a light gone wrong. The video, posted Monday evening, reveals two freaked-out people in the car with the camera.The red Viper, to the right, takes a left turn into the black Viper almost directly off the light. Maybe one driver thought he was at a drag strip, the other at NASCAR? Either way, all that throttle was under a very inexperienced foot.Warning: The video features foul language.Watch the clip: you can hear the unmistakable sound of two high-powered cars acknowledging their intent as the light turns green. B.C., like many jurisdictions, is introducing more speed cameras and harsher penalties, and much of it is because of drivers like these. These two clowns were on Highway 10, but as you can see, this route is in Surrey at an intersection and is much more residential than freeway. The fact they’re doing this at 7 pm makes it lethal to more than just the idiots behind the wheels of the two cars.While police aren’t saying at this point if the vehicles were racing or not (they didn’t get far enough off the light before the red Viper handed in his race card) they are saying they will be analyzing the footage taken from a car behind the crash. Just another reminder everything you do is no doubt being recorded, and will be used against you.Take it to the track,
Origin: Street-racing Dodge Vipers in B.C. show off more horsepower than skill
Beautiful B.C. a bountiful place for carnuts this weekend
A highly modified Corvette dragster takes off at Mission Raceway Park on June 30, the 66th anniversary of the first Vette to roll off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan.Cam Hutchins After last weekends Canada Day blitz of car events across the province, youd think things might slow down for this weekend, but thanks to the strong and wide carnut culture in B.C., there are plenty of shows to attend and races to watch today through Sunday.As a member both the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum and the B.C. Hot Rod Association Im really excited about their combined shows this year at the Casino in Cloverdale on Saturday. Unfortunately, that means Ill miss the vintage races in Seattle. Maybe next year.Last Saturday I went to the Doorwarz drag races in Mission and got some great shots of the cars that somewhat resemble what rolled out of the factory. But when the front wheels go high in the air you know they are a long way away from the production line. On Canada Day I was up early for an 8 a.m. photo shoot at the Jellybean Autocrafters show roll-in. As always, a stellar collection of classics, particularly the 1959-61 Impalas that I am always partial to. The Cougar club all came in together and while Gordy Korupchuks cool car wasnt the only one to overheat, he at least had an excuse, as it is a fresh engine of a fresh build. Luckily the road is sloped so he could coast much of the way in.But no coasting this weekend as there are 21 car events/races to get to. And dont forget to take a kid along with you. Not only does that continue the car culture in our province, it also provides you with some extra pushing power in case your car overheats.SHOWSJULY 6What: BCHRA Hot Rod Saturday B.C. Vintage Truck Museum ShowWhere: Elements Casino, 17755 60th Ave., Cloverdale and the B.C. Vintage Truck MuseumWhen: 8 a.m. to 3p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $20Info: 604-576-6051 or wwagner@bchra.caWebsite: bchra.caWhat: Bigtimers CC Fifth Annual Auto ShowWhere: Aria Banquet Convention Centre, 12350 Pattullo Pl., SurreyWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to 10a.m. $20 and open to all vehicles and motorcyclesInfo: 604-825-4214 or info@bigtimerscc.comWebsite: bigtimerscc.comWhat: Four-Wheel Drive Association of B.C. Show ShineWhere: Fraser River Heritage Park, MissionWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: By donation ($10 suggested), walk-ins are freeRegistration: Gates will open at 10 a.m. By donationInfo: 604-467-5848 or President@4wdabc.caWebsite: 4wdabc.caWhat: Princeton Main Street Show ShineWhere: Bridge St., PrincetonWhen: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. $20 (donation to Childrens Hospital) and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-295-3818JULY 7What: BCCC Waterfront Corvettes Show ShineWhere: Waterfront Park, North VancouverWhen: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9:00a.m. $15 for non-membersInfo: 604-594-7510 or sw3875@gmail.comWebsite: bccorvetteclub.caWhat: Dueck Classic Car ShowWhere: Dueck Downtown, 888 Terminal Ave., VancouverWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: Free. BBQ with $5 donation with all proceeds to Special OlympicsRegistration: Free and all vintage vehicles welcomeInfo: 604-675-7900 or nickie.dukhia@dueckgm.comWebsite: dueckgm.com/CarShowWhat: Woodys Pub Show ShineWhere: 935 Brunette Ave., CoquitlamWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. By donation and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-318-0924 or shirleymcm60@yahoo.caWhat: The Golden Oldies Show Shine.Where: Williamson Park, Port AlberniWhen: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. to noon. Open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-724-3066 or craigdancer@shaw.caWhat: Totem Classic Thunderbird Club of B.C. Show/Cruise-InWhere: Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, White RockWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $20 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-524-0033 or ross_morris@telus.netWebsite: totemclassicthunderbird.orgWhat: Trev Deeley Motorcycles 23rd Annual Show ShineWhere: Trev Deeley Motorcycles, 1875 Boundary Rd., VancouverWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 10 a.m. to noon. By donation to support A.I.M. and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-291-2453 or dosarchuk@trevdeeley.comWebsite: trevdeeley.comWhat: A Likely Show ShineWhere: Downtown LikelyWhen: 10 a.m. 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: Open until 9:45 a.m. $20 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-790-2180, tdcatv@msn.com or likelyshowandshine@gmail.comWhat: The Barriere Park Show Shine/Swap MeetWhere: Fadear Park, BarriereWhen: Swap Meet starts at 9a.m. Show: 10 a.m. 3 p.m.Admission: By donation for the Barriere Skateboard ParkRegistration: By donation and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-320-3477 or hotrodjim-34@hotmail.ca COMPETITIONJULY 5What: Friday Night Mopac Auto Supply Street Legal Drag RacingWhere: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd. MissionWhen: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Racing starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. (weather permitting).Info: 604-826-6315 or
Origin: Beautiful B.C. a bountiful place for carnuts this weekend
Car show season heats up in B.C.
This Celica GTS was fan favourite at the recent Wednesday Night Drift Drags at Mission Raceway Park.Cam Hutchins Last weekend is a blur, though I do recall it actually started on Wednesday at the Drift Drags in Mission when I tried to enter my old Chevy. I was ready to go with money for entry, no antifreeze in the radbut I was wearing shorts. You dont need a helmet for these slow old vehicles, but turns out you do need long pants!It wasnt a wasted journey though as I had fun shooting photos of the drifting, and really enjoyed watching a cool gunmetal blue Toyota Celica GTS that was very similar to one I recently sold. Toyota spent a bunch of money designing an independent rear suspension to keep these cars from having their backends kick outand now it is a sport. Longtime hot rodder John Chace was there to watch his grandson who is one of the very talented drifters from around here.Last Saturday I was at the big KMS show, and was delighted in the number trucks in attendance. Probably the coolest truck there, apart from my 1966 Green C-10 Chevy with new hubcaps, was the Bissonettes 1969 Ford F-250 Camper Special pickup. The truck was ordered with Duo-tone Paint for an extra $70, but due to a Ford Factory error it got the Tri-tone paint at no extra charge. The truck cost $4,870 new at Suburban Motors in Victoria and has been lovingly cared for for half a century. Another cool truck that could be from a science fiction movie from the Fifties is Ron Bakers 1942 WC-6 ton Dodge Command Car. It is the only one in Canada and will be at the Cloverdale Legion this weekend at the military vehicle display.In terms of classic cars, Stan Karras notchback 1968 Shelby tribute car was a real head turner. He told me it was based on the Green Hornet EXP-500 Shelby Prototype that was first used as the prototype for the California Special. An Independent rear suspension was added and Conelec fuel-injection system to become a Shelby IRS prototype. Karras took his tribute one step closer than most as he added the in independent rear suspension from a late-model Shelby GT 500.This weekend Im in a parade in Vancouvers West Side on Saturday and on Sunday I will most likely head out to Chilliwack and then to the Strong Car Clubs 3rd Stay Gold Custom Car Show, which supports the work the Langley Community Services Society does for people with mental illness. Whenever I think of the Strong Car Club I think of the big grin on Ken Laviolettes face when he would tell me of the work he had done on a car he was finishing. Kens memory will be very strong at this car showplease attend and help support this worthy cause.And bring a kid along, even though it is at a school!SHOWSJUNE 21What: Kitimat Show ShineWhere: Tamitik Arena, KitimatWhen: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10 and open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles.Info: 250-639-2621, derickstinson@gmail.com or kitimatcarshow@gmail.comJUNE 21-22What: 14th Annual Burns Lake Show ShineWhere: Burns LakeWhen: Friday evening cruise. 5 p.m. at CNC Parking Lot; Saturday show at Burns Lake Spirit Square, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by Poker RunAdmission: FreeRegistration: Saturday 10 a.m. $10 and open to all makes and models.Info: 250-692-6035 or katherine.mcphail@hotmail.comJUNE 21-23What: Annual Peach City Beach CruiseWhere: PentictonWhen: Friday Beach to Peach Parade; Saturday car show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday awards and O.S.N.S. motorcycle raffle drawAdmission: FreeInfo: 250-487-2303 or info@peachcitybeachcruise.comWebsite: peachcitybeachcruise.comJUNE 22What: Cloverdale Legion Open House Military Vehicle DisplayWhere: 17567 57th Ave., CloverdaleWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: Donations acceptedRegistration: Open to all military vehiclesInfo: 778-955-9111 or cmec.events@shaw.caWebsite: cloverdale-ae.ca/market-days.htmlWhat: Cruiser Days Show ShineWhere: Hougen Park, Abbotsford,When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $10 and open to Toyota 4WD vehicles onlyInfo: 604-309-5233 or robert@ajae.caWebsite: coastalcruisers.caJUNE 23What: Strong Car Clubs 3rd Stay Gold Custom Car ShowWhere: H.D. Stafford Middle School, 20441 Grade Cr., LangleyWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: $3Registration: 9 a.m. $25 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-418-7121 or 1001surf@gmail.comWebsite: staygoldcustomcarshow.comWhat: 6th Annual Vancouver Vintage Motorcycle Show ShineWhere: Deeley Exhibition, 1875 Boundary Rd.When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.admission: FreeRegistration: 10 a.m. $10 and open to pre-90s motorcyclesInfo: 604-293-2221 or info@deeleyexhibition.caWebsite: deeleyexhibition.caWhat: 16th Annual Fortins Village Classic Car ShowWhere: Downtown ChilliwackWhen: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $10 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 604-792-4576 or info@downtownchilliwack.comWebsite: downtownchilliwack.comWhat: VCCC Victoria Chapter Swap MeetWhere: Saanichton Fairgrounds, SaanichtonWhen: Gates open at 7 a.m.Admission: $2Info: 250-818-5310,
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