British Columbia Historic Motor Races set for Aug. 16-17

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your classic engines. The 36^th annual running of the British Columbia Historic Motor Races hit the Mission Raceway Park Motorsports Circuit this weekend. The BCHMR is the largest vintage race event in Western Canada and a significant one in the Pacific Northwest, featuring a 100 or so vintage and historic racing cars. Event sponsors include the Sports Car Club of British Columbia (SCCBC) and Titanium Ford. The weekend of racing is presented by the Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC).

There will be three main vintage race groups, one for fast open wheel and sports racing cars, and two for the sedans and sports cars that many fans remember from their younger days. In addition to the regular races, there will again be feature races for the West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge series on Saturday and the popular Driver’s Edge Autosport Miata Challenge race on Sunday.

But it’s not all about racing. The always popular Field of Dreams car show features a wide array of classic and performance cars, with participants taking to the track at lunchtime for Parade Laps by donation to our charity. The VRCBC supports the Mission Hospice Society, which receives funding generated during our BCHMR weekend. Other attractions include sponsors’ booths and food concessions, grandstand viewing, informative commentary, and the parking is free.

The VRCBC is a non-profit club of vintage sports and racing car enthusiasts dedicated to promote local motorsport. Visit here for more information on the VRCBC, including how to become a member. For ticket information and times of the Saturday and Sunday racing, go here.

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