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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