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Encyclopedia > Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 by Lee Abrahamson and Gary Magwood to fill a need in the Canadian motorsport community. 1993 (MCMXCIII in Roman) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ...


The inaugural induction ceremony was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, August 19, 1993 and has been held annually since. The Four Seasons Hotel TSX: FSH.SV NYSE: FS chain consists of many hotels and resorts aimed at the top of the hotel market, as well as the wealthy. ... For other uses, see Toronto (disambiguation). ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 4th... 1993 (MCMXCIII in Roman) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...


Since the founding the organization has grown, developed and matured into a national charitable institution, the Canadian Automotive Collection, operated by a volunteer Board of Directors in trust for all Canadian motorsport fans. This article refers to the act of selfless giving, and organizations which facilitate selfless giving. ...


In addition to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and the annual Induction Gala, the Canadian Automotive Collection operates a Museum and Archives. A museum is typically a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and of its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education enjoyment, the tangible and intangible evidence of people and their environment. ... For alternate uses see: Archive (disambiguation). ...


It's mission statement is be "Canada's leading collection of racing vehicles and primary source of historical motorsport information".


Members of the Hall of Fame

Name Motorsport Activity Active period Induction Year
Achs, Ken Drag Racing 1962 – 1973 2002
Allers. Frank Road Racing 1971-2001 2005
Armstrong, Dale Drag Racing 1961 – 1995
Asbury, Art Powerboat Racing 1945 – 1980 2001
Baker, Dick Road Racing 1962 – 1999 2002
Bastedo, Larry Motorcycling 1945 – 2004 2004
Beck, Gary Drag Racing 1999
Bicknell, Pete Oval Track 2002
Biederman, Don Oval Track 2001
Billies, Dave Road Racing Team Member 1994
Bonin, Gordie Drag Racing 2000
Boyce, Walter RallySport 2003
Brack, Bill Road Racing 1993
Bradley, Francis Road Racing 1995
Branston, Wallie Oval Track 1997
British Empire Motor Club Motorcycling and Road Racing 1929 – 2003
Burgess, Tom RallySport 1998
Cabana, Jean-Paul Oval Track 2001
Canfield, Jack Road Racing 2003
Cannon, John Road Racing 1993
Capp, Terry Drag Racing 2001
Carter, Maurice "Mo" Road Racing 1999
Castrol North America Builder 1999
Chapman, George Road Racing 1994
Coniam, Warren Oval Track 1996
Cordts, John Road Racing 2003
Couture, Jacques Road Racing 2000
de St Croix, Ross Road Racing 1994
De Gruchy, John Motorcycling/Builder 1957-1975 2005
Deeley, Trevor Motorcycling 1995
DeRosier, Jacob Motorcycling 2001
Duff, Mike Motorcycling 1994
DuHamel, Yvon Motorcycling 1999
Duncan, Doug Builder 1996
Eaton, George Road Racing 1994
Elliot, Sandy Drag Racing 1998
Farmer, Ron Contributor 1998
Fedderly, Bernie Drag Racing 1996
Fergusson, Jim Road Racing, Motorcycling 2004
Fergusson, Alice Road Racing, Motorcycling 2004
Fisher, Craig Road Racing 1997
Foster, Billy Oval Track 1993
Francis, Brad Road Racing, Builder 1995
Goodyear, Scott Road Racing, Oval 2002
Greedy, Jack Oval Track 2004
Greenblatt, David Road Racing 1999
Greening, Harry Powerboat Racing 2003
Gunn, Jim RallySport 1997
Hallahan, Jim Oval Track 2002
Hanley, Junior Oval Track 2000
Hanna, Bob Road Racing Builder 1994
Harvey, Bob Drag Racing Builder 2004
Harvey, Helen Drag Racing Builder 2004
Hawley, Frank Drag Racing 1996
Hayward, Bob Powerboat Racing 2000
Heimrath, Ludwig Road Racing 2000
Heinonen, Taisto RallySport 2003
Henderson, George G "Pete" Oval Track 1915-1920 2005
Hill, Craig Road Racing 1996
Hodgson, Ron Drag Racing 2000
Hogan, Ted Oval Track 1996
Howard, Jimmy Oval Track 1994
Hudes, Harvey Builder 1964 - 1989 1996
Imperial Tobacco Builder 1961 - 2003 1993
Jenner, Gordon Drag Racing 2000
Johnston, Tom Road Racing 1998
Jones, Tom Road Racing 1998
Kennington, Doug Drag Racing 2004
Kelly, Jim Motorcycling 1998
King, Grant Builder 1999
Kroll, Horst Road Racing 1994
Kydd, Billy Drag Racing 1997
Leavens, Ed Road Racing 1997
Lelliott, Norm Oval Track 1995
LeMay, George Oval Track 2004
Lennox, Harvey Oval Track 1995
Light, Graham Drag Racing 1996
Lombardo, Guy Powerboat Racing 2001
McCaig, Roger Road Racing 1997
MacDonald, Rollie Oval Track 2004
McLean, Bob Road Racing 1993
McLean, Ernie Oval Track Builder 2000
Mechlenbacher Family Drag Race Builder 1997
Molson Breweries Builder 1996
Moore, Greg Road racing 2000
Morris, David T. Road Racing 1998
Murray; "Dizzy" Dean Builder 1995
Namerow, Norm Road Racing Builder 1998
Oland, Derek Road Racing Builder 1995
Paton, Barry Drag Racing 2002
Pease, Al Road Racing 1998
Pedersen, Ross Motorcycling 1998
Peets, Ray Drag Racing 1999
Perusse, Jean-Paul Rally Sport 2004
Petre, Kay Road Racing 1995
Rasmussen, Eldon Oval Track 2001
Rathgeb, Chuck Road Racing Builder 1993
Reelie, Gordon Oval Racing 2004
Robertson, Brian Road Racing 1964-1994 2005
Ross, Earl Oval Track 2000
Ross, John Builder 1994
Rotharmel, Mark Powerboat Racing 2004
Ryan, Peter Road Racing 1993
Sadler, Bill Road Racing Builder 1993
Scully, Dr Hugh Builder 2000
Sehl, David Motorcycling 2001
Sharpless, Bill Motorcycling 1996
Slack, Bob Oval Track Builder 2002
Slack, Leone Oval Track Builder 2002
Smith, Jack Oval Track 1919-1974 2005
Smith, Roy Oval Track 2002
Spenard, Richard Road Racing 2001
Stewart, Brian Road Racing Builder 2004
Straus, Bert Drag Racing 2003
Sturgess, Ted Motorcycling 1938 - 1963 1996
Thompson, Jim PowerBoat Racing 1950 - 1961 2005
Villeneuve, Gilles Road Racing 1971 - 1982 1993
Villeneuve, Jacques Road Racing and Snowmobiling 1973 - 2001
White, Eve Builder, Motorcycling 1995
White, Ron Builder, Motorcycling 1995
Wietzes, Eppie Road Racing 1993
Wildman, David Motorcycling 1997
Williams, John Motorcycling 1996
Wilson, Harold PowerBoat Racing, Rally, Builder 1926-1961 2005
Wilson, Scott Drag Racing 1997
Wolf, Walter Road Racing 1996
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External links

  • Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame website

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Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (167 words)
The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 by Lee Abrahamson and Gary Magwood to fill a need in the Canadian motorsport community.
Since the founding the organization has grown, developed and matured into a national charitable institution, the Canadian Automotive Collection, operated by a volunteer Board of Directors in trust for all Canadian motorsport fans.
In addition to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and the annual Induction Gala, the Canadian Automotive Collection operates a Museum and Archives.
Calgary, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (6870 words)
It is situated in the south of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, approximately 80 km east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies.
It is the largest Canadian metropolitan area west of Toronto and east of Vancouver.
In 1920-21, the Canadian military was reorganized, and the 103rd Regiment was split into two seperate regiments, and by 1939 these were known as The Calgary Highlanders and the Calgary Regiment (Tank).
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