The Canadian-built Sadler Mk IV was a joy to watch as it attacked the famed Corkscrew at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.Cam Hutchins Although this weekend boasts some great local events, I relish the thought of only going to one a day after last weekends mad dash to cover as many events as possible during Car Week in Carmel. We were up at 6 a.m. most days with one 4:30 a.m. alarm on the day of the Pebble Concours d Elegance. I was stoked to see the car restored by RX Autoworks, the North Vancouver shop that won the best of show last year and attended this years concours with a freshly restored 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Ghia. Unfortunately it did not win, but in fairness the winner, a 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Gurney Nutting Sport Tourer owned by the Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie of Hong Kong, was stunning.Also very impressive was the Tour dElegance, where concours entrants drive their cars on a tour down the coast and back to give them an edge if they were to tie with another entrant that does not complete the tour. The RX Autoworks’ restored 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Ghia was another feather in the North Vancouver shop’s cap after winning Best of Show last year with an older Alfa Romeo. RX didn’t win that title this year but still didn’t go home empty-handed as the Ghia won first place in the Postwar Touring class and was named Most Elegant Closed Car. Cam Hutchins The 2019 Pebble Beach Concours celebrated the 100th anniversary of Bentley and no less than 55 Bentleys were on the fairway of the fabled golf course, representing roughly 20 per cent of all the entrants.As Ive stated before, my favourite event during this carnut-fest is the historic racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The entrants cover almost all types of auto racing, but without a doubt my favourite class is the Trans Am series of 1966 to 1972. These cars look very similar to the cars that left the showrooms back in the day except for their stance and lack of hood scoops. The sounds of these howling V8s is magical and the creative use of the rulebook back in the day is almost legendary for these cars.The 1959 Sadler Mk 4 was my favourite car of the weekend of races. This car was built be Canadian Bill Sadler for Dave Greenblatt. Sadler took the previous Sadler Mark III and made it less complex, without fully independent suspension but adding a Latham supercharged Chevrolet V8. This was the era when lots of very competitive cars were being built by Ferrari, Maserati, and independents like Lance Reventlows Scarabs. The Sadler Mk IV won one race back in the day, but this was against amazing competition with huge wallets. During the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion the Sadler was in the front of the pack the entire race and was a real crowd pleaser.Next year join me on our trip to car week, and lets bring come kids with us!SHOWSAUG. 24What: Jaguar/MG Club 50th AnniversaryWhere: Hazelmere RV Park, 18843 8th Ave., SurreyWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: $10 and open to Jaguars and MGsInfo: 604-618-2537, newby@telus.net or patilbury@shaw.caWebsite: jaguarmg.comWhat: ElectraFest 2019Where: Round House Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, VancouverWhen: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Admission: FreeWebsite: veva.ca or electrafest.caWhat: Vision Tree Cruise-in AutocrossWhere: Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd., ChilliwackWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: By donation to Send a Kid to Camp FundRegistration: $15. Autocross Runs three for $20Info: 604-795-1044 or wayne@chilliwackalliance.bc.caWhat: Shriners Car Show BBQWhere: Kenyon Park, Okanagan FallsWhen: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8 a.m. $20 (second car $15). Proceeds to benefit children of B.C. in need of medical help of special concernsInfo: 1-250-473-7454 or gwalhughes@shaw.caAUG. 24-25What: Cruise the ShoreWhere: Saturday North Shore day cruise. Sunday Edgemont Village showWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both daysInfo: 604-818-8162 or info@cruisetheshore.caWebsite: cruisetheshore.caAUG. 25What: GVMA 2019 36th Annual Mustang Ford Roundup ShowWhere: George Preston Rec Centre, 20699 42 A, LangleyWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 8:30 a.m. $20 and open to all Mustangs, other Ford models and Ford-powered vehiclesInfo: 604-802-1024 or mustang390@gmail.comWebsite: gvma.orgWhat: Prospectors Gold Pan Steak OutWhere: LeBourdais Park, QuesnelWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. to 11a.m. $10 and open to all vehiclesInfo: 250-747-4353 or prospectorscarmail@gmail.comWebsite: prospectorscarclub.comWhat: 2019 Vancouver Island Motorcar Weekend Concours dEleganceWhere: Shawnigan Lake School, 1975 Renfrew Rd., Shawnigan LakeWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: Minimum $5 donation per personRegistration: $25Info: info@islandconcours.comWebsite: islandconcours.com COMPETITIONAUG. 23What: Westshore Spring 44 NightWhere: Western Speedway, 2207 Millstream Rd., VictoriaInfo: 250-474-2151 or denise@westernspeedway.netWebsite:
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