IMPORTANT NOTICE:
HORNET DRIVERS REGISTER NOW:
Tower cards "MUST" be filled out and $100 registration fee sent to:
Western Promotions Ltd.
PO BOX 2757
Sidney B.C.
V8L-5Y9
Checks payable to Western Promotions Ltd. or call JoDee with your Visa or Mastercard #. They may also be dropped of at the track during Wednesday night practice or during Saturday night races.
Be sure to register before May 10th to keep your number from last year, after which they will be issued on a first come basis.
Download and print tower card here.
May 29th Rookie Hornet only practice
June 2nd and 9th Open hornet practices

Wilroc Rained Out Again.
Mother Nature again played a nasty role towards the 2008 opening night of the WILROC Sprint Car club at Western Speedway.  There was a decent field of winged sprint cars, WILROC lites, Sportsman cars and IMS4 Mini Stocks on hand to provide the largest crowd so far in 2008 with a very excellent planned evening of entertainment.  The Minis and Sportsman managed to time in, but as soon as the sprint cars took to the track, the rains came and eventually shut down the programme.
 (report submitted by:  Ross Rockett May 3/08)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The date for the 200 lap Enduro has been changed. The new race date is Wednesday, July 23rd.
(Wednesday practice will be cancelled that night)
more info
Three total destruction Demo Derbys have been added to the
schedule for June 28th, July 26th and Aug.23.
Rules Revised May 8, 2008
more info

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL DRIVERS:
Tower cards "MUST" be filled out and given to the track before you run any events. (All Classes)
Download and print out here then FAX to 250-656-4863

2008 SEASON PASSES

Season pass good to all 42 events on the oval.
$399.00  Valued @ $507.00

Sprint car only season pass
10 events including the 2 day shows. 
$129.00  Valued @ $166.00

Demo only season pass
11 events Including “The Eve Of Destruction” and Can-Am
$99.00  Valued @ $135.00

Stock car only season pass
12 Events Including the 2 day shows
$129.00  Valued @ $166.00

Note: No credit for rain outs

For any questions or further information please call JoDee at 883-2267 or jodeerae1960@shaw.ca.

NEED A HORNET BUILT?

ATTENTION ALL DEMO DRIVERS:
RE:TRANSPONDER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.The transponders are to be mounted on the flat of the floor anywhere in the drivers compartment.
2. It has to be mounted behind the point where your firewall meets the floor.
3.The closer to the front the better.
4. Cut 3 sides of a 4"x4" hole and bend the flap up (or down). Mount your transponder bracket to the flap so the end of the transponder is just below the floor of the car.
5. Ensure that there is nothing in between the transponder and the track.
6. You can mount a brace to the flap to make it more solid.
7.  If you have a different method for mounting the bracket feel free to expedite that method.
8. Transponder brackets are available at Reg Midgley Kia, at the back gate at Western Speedway on any practice night or at the track on race night

 

Demo cars, trucks, figure 8s and Minivan points schedule.
February 21. 2008 by Roger Beck

Last nights demo car meeting resulted in a few rule changes. Check out the updated demo car rules including the appropriate amendments.We also came up with a new points system for the Demo cars that I was thinking would be good for all the demo classes.

Any car that times in will earn 10 points.

Heat races will be lined up in alternating order of time in, so, no fast / slow heats.

Heat races will earn 1 point per position per car. If 8 cars start a heat, first place earns 8 points, second earns 7, third earns 6, all the way down to last who earns 1 point.

Main events earn 2 points per position per car. If 16 cars start the main first earns 32 points, second earns 30, third earns 28, all the way down to last who earns 2 points.

The points totals will directly reflect the number of cars being raced against.

Get more of your friends to come out and race and each race will be worth more points.

VICTORIA AUTO RACING HALL OF FAME
PRESS RELEASE:
Feb. 3/08 by Ross Rockett

 The Auto Racing Fraternity and friends will be gathering on Saturday, February 23rd for the annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and racer’s reunion.  This year marks the 24th Anniversary for the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame which was the first of its kind established in Canada solely dedicated to the Sport of Auto Racing.

 This year’s function will be held at the Langford Legion Hall on Station Road in Victoria.

Doors will open at 1:00 PM with the formal ceremonies commencing at 3:00 PM sharp.  Admission at the door is still only $12.00 which includes a light luncheon and a free souvenir programme at the conclusion of the ceremonies.  Popular refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

 Although the names of this year’s Inductees are not released in advance, they will be honoured and join the 63 previously inducted  persons in the Hall.  In addition, there will be Pioneer Award recipients introduced who will be added to the 51 previous selections in the Hall.

 The motor racing heritage on Vancouver Island dates back to the 1920’s.  It is rich in historical significance and the Hall of Fame Committee is extremely proud to be able to highlight the noteworthy personalities of the past on Vancouver Island and showcase the various significant accomplishments that have occurred.

 Everyone is invited to attend this year’s event.  As always, it allows members of  the Auto Racing Fraternity, their fans, friends and anyone interested in learning about the sport to come together to remember past occurrences, renew old acquaintances, meet new ones, look at the memorabilia on display and generally enjoy the afternoon.

 For any additional information, please contact either Norm Wilcox at (250) 474-4150 or Ross Rockett at (250) 652-1303 or send an e-mail to the Hall of Fame website (victoriaautoracinghalloffame.com).

 ADDITIONAL NEWS:

 The renovations are nearing completion at the HOF Museum Building adjacent to Western Speedway.  The Hall of Fame section will be opened on selected race nights throughout the season for the fans to come in and have a look at the memorabilia and display items.  Admission will be by donation only.

 The Hall of Fame Race / the Jim Haslam Memorial Trophy will be competed for on Saturday, June 14th, 2008.  This year the trophy will be awarded to the Main Event winner in the OTRA (Old Time Racers Ass’n) class.  The show will also include the Sprint Car classes of the WILROC Association competing for the prestigious Strawberry Cup.  This will prove to be a very entertaining open-wheel programme for the enjoyment of the fans in attendance.

CIRCLE TRACK CRATE ENGINES
FROM DAVE WHEATON GM

CT350 350HP
PART #88958602
RETAIL: $4481.50
WESTERN SPEEDWAY NEW COST: $3100.61

CT350 400HP
PART #88958604
RETAIL: $7604.00
WESTERN SPEEDWAY NEW COST: $5262.15

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Steve Pettifer
Parts Manager, Dave Wheaton GM (Victoria)
parts@wheatonpontiac.com

2008 SEASON PASSES

Season pass good to all 42 events on the oval.
$399.00  Valued @ $507.00

Sprint car only season pass
10 events including the 2 day shows. 
$129.00  Valued @ $166.00

Demo only season pass
11 events Including “The Eve Of Destruction” and Can-Am
$99.00  Valued@ $135.00

Stock car only season pass
12 Events Including the 2 day shows
$129.00  Valued@ $166.00

Note:No credit for rain outs

2007 Season Review here