Remembering Van Isle Dragways 1967-1972 Mill Bay BC
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I started a Facebook page dedicated to Van Isle Dragways. Another way for me to share my passion for all things nostalgic. Be sure to check it out.
"Canadian Cuda" Practicing Wheelies
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We recently uncovered this rare 4 minute 8mm Film Footage of Doug Murray's "Canadian Cuda" practicing wheelies at Van Isle Dragways in Mill Bay BC. We would like to thank Wayne Roberts & Kevin Roberts for allowing us access to this rare footage from their VHS tapes.
Mill Bay Strip Signs
/Friend Rick Rice(r) sharing Van Isle Dragways memories with fellow former racer Dennis Ireland(l) yesterday out at Dennis's home in Sooke with my future sign. I can't wait to meet Dennis soon. Dennis raced the Ireland/Walton 55 Chevy at Van Isle Dragways
I wanted to say a huge "Thank you" to friend Rick Rice for dropping me off these awesome pieces of memorabilia from Van Isle Dragways. These signs once were a part of the strip in Mill Bay and I thank Rick for allowing me to have these awesome pieces of memorabilia that I will certainly cherish! Thank you Rick for making my day and then some!
Ernie's Calendar for 2018
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Ernie's Calendar for 2018 is out. Go to our home page vihr.ca and click on the link to see this years shows.
Van Isle Dragways From The Air
/Van Isle Dragways from the air photo taken by George Simpson
Hwy. 97 Wildfire Recovery Cruise
/Join the VI Cruises crowd for the Hwy. 97 Wildfire Recovery Cruise, starting with a picnic in the Williams Lake Stampede Park on Sunday July 8 from 10:00 until 2:00 and consider finishing up the week at the 100 Mile House “Hot July Nights” show and shine on July 13, 14 and 15. If you can’t make Williams Lake, make sure you take in Hot July Nights! These folks had to cancel last year’s show on short notice because of the fires, so they would sure like to see you there this year!
For more details visit 2018recoverycruise.wordpress.com
New John Dutton Album (Van Isle Dragways 1967-1972)
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A new album of John Dutton photos has been added in the Nostalgia section. More photos will be added over the course of time.
Special thanks to John for the use of his photos.
Van Isle Dragways 1967-1972
John Dutton photos
Official Track Photographer
Van Isle Dragways t-Shirt
/On a visit with my friend Alan Enns he brought out his "Authentic" Van Isle Dragways T-Shirt he bought at the track in the 1970 - 1972 time frame. Probably not many of these around any more. Thank you to Alan for sharing his photos.
Dan
Bohemian
/Wayne gave me this great photo of the “Bohemian” at an indoor car show down in the Victoria area in the 1967-1972 time frame.
John Dutton
/We are very pleased to be able to feature John Dutton, who served time as the official
strip photographer at San Cobble Raceway/Van Isle Dragways from 1967-1972. John's vast archive of photographs recorded a wonderful era on Vancouver Island. We feel, that, if not for John’s efforts, this history could be all but forgotten. We strongly believe that John's contributions to Vancouver Island's drag racing history warranted recognition.
JOHN DUTTON
Quarter Milers Car Club
Victoria, British Columbia
1963 - 1967
Executive/Secretary, Vice-President, President
San Cobble Raceways/Strip Announcer, Photographer
Autorama Car Shows/Master Of Ceremonies, Photographer
QM Newsletter/Editor
Island Drag Racing Association/Club Representative
Quarter Miler Of The Year/1966
San Cobble Raceway/Van Isle Dragways
Mill Bay, British Columbia
1967 - 1972
Member/lsland Dragway Promoters
Official Strip Photographer
Secondary Public Address Announcer
Mission Raceways
Mission, British Columbia
1967 - 1972
Photographer/Reporter
Drag News
Los Angeles, California
Columnist/Canada Notes
Road and Motorsports Magazine
Vancouver, British Colurnbia
Photographer/Columnist
International Wheelspin News
Ontario
Photographer/Columnist
National Dragster
Los Angeles, California
Photographer/Reporter
June 1970. With fellow members of the Island Dragway Promoters. From left, Russ Hepworth, Gerry Clarke and Doug Ferguson. British Columbia Ferries, returning from Mission Raceway.
September 1971, location forgotten, Master of Ceremonies, Van Isle Dragway 1971 Season Yearend Banquet and Awards Presentations
Van Isle Dragway, 1968, With Cinematographer Barry Casson
September 1968, with Bert Sweeting (driver of Gary Shepherd-Bert Sweeting BB/Gas Dragster), British Columbia Ferries, returning from Mission Raceway
May 1969, announcer, Van Isle Dragway
May 1969, announcer, Van Isle Dragway
October 1969, photographer, Van Isle Dragway
August 1971, Van Isle Dragway (A little wasted after a long day of announcing, photographing and a few too many Kokanees!)
