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:
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