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Some of the 46 people who turned out for a meeting on April 2 about holding drag races at the Campbell Hill dragstrip during the Graffiti Days weekend in June. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Drag races are a go at Campbell Hill for Graffiti Days weekend

More than 45 people turned up at a meeting on April 2 to gauge support for the event

 

Drag races at the Campbell Hill dragstrip in 2019. The hope is to have races again this year to coincide with the Graffiti Days weekend in June, but volunteers are needed to make it happen. (Photo credit: Wendy Brulotte)

Volunteers needed to make local drag races a reality in June

Thunder in the Valley Raceway hoping to have drag races at Campbell Hill over Graffiti Days weekend

 

Shawn Driver proudly stands next to his in Sooke shop. (Bailey Moreton - Sooke News Mirror)

Fast enough for you? Vancouver Island racer hits record speed of 468 km/h

High-speed driver Shawn Driver is breaking records, but still wants to go faster

 

Canadian driver Paul Tracy pulls out of the pits during the morning session at the Molson Indy in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, July 26, 2003 (CP/Richard Lam)

Vancouver is considering hosting a Formula E race using electric cars

The race would be part of a three-day event focused on climate and sustainability

Canadian driver Paul Tracy pulls out of the pits during the morning session at the Molson Indy in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, July 26, 2003 (CP/Richard Lam)
Full throttle for David Smith

Full throttle for David Smith

Entrepreneur, adventurer and race car builder lives life at top speed

  • Feb 17, 2020
Full throttle for David Smith