July 18, 2003

The cars are rolling in for this weekend's National Open at Mission Raceway. Close to 300 cars are expected to compete. The two Top Fuel Exhibition cars fired up tonight at Boston Pizza, and the crowd loved it, as Jack Harris and Scott Mason ran the "go juice" to the delight of everyone, young and old. Harris expects to run in the "fives" this weekend, to be the quickest Nostalgia Top Fuel car ever in Canada. He has the credentials to do it, as he has the fastest pass in history, a 256mph blast, run just a few weeks ago at Pomona. He has also run in the 5.70's. Scott is going to try and lasso the "Sheriff". The Alcohol cars are out in pretty good numbers and I expect to see a pretty good "A" and "B" show. Pro Street has yet to excite me this year, but there are a few more cars this weekend than in past races this season. No, Glen Braid is not out yet. Darn! Top Comp looks to be a great field this weekend, with as many as 20 30 on the property. We'll have the results for you late tomorrow as I have a large family gathering tomorrow afternoon after the racing. So check back.

July 14, 2003 Coming up this weekend is the annual "Canadian National Open", Presented by Lucas Oil Products. This is the biggest National Open in Division 6's five race series all year long. Featured this weekend is Nostalgia front motored Top Fuel cars including Jack Harris and "Nitro Thunder" as well as a unique "Top Alcohol Shootout" featuring Dragsters and Funny Cars facing off.

The Payout for Alky is as follows: "A" 3000 to win, 1500 r/u and 1000 each semi. All USdollars In the "B" 2000 to win, 1000 r/u, 800 semis each and 600 for first round losers all US funds. All others get 200 US non qualifier money.

Top Comp and all the sportsman classes except Comp Elminator will compete. Also included this weekend is the Summit Bracket series with Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Bike and Jr, as well as a "Pro Street" and "Real Street Shootout" part of the CPSA racing series. Schedule is a Test N Tune for all competitors Friday with qualifying on Saturday, starting at 9:00am and Eliminations on Sunday. Admission is $15.00 for Adults and 5.00 for a pit pass.

June 6, 2003

Pro Trucker Big Rig Weekend at Mission Raceway Park. (courtesy Gerry Frechette)

BIG RIGS ROLL INTO MISSION RACEWAY PARK

Mission, B.C., June 4, 2003 – The fastest and best-looking heavy-hauling trucks in the West will converge at Mission Raceway Park this weekend for the 3rd Annual B.C. Big Rig Weekend. It is something a little different for the race track – trucks only, and no cars allowed!

Conceived of by local trucking enthusiast Dale Feechuck in 2000, the B.C. Big Rig Weekend has become the largest event of its kind in Western Canada. Dale passed away in early 2001 before he could see his vision come to fruition, but his fellow enthusiasts have taken care of his project for him. There really is something for every trucking enthusiast at the B.C. Big Rig Weekend. There are two ways for truck owners to participate – race or show. Mission’s drag strip will see all manner of trucks, from pick-ups up to Big Rigs, hauling down the ¼-mile for awards and bragging rights. Expect to see some special exhibition trucks, capable of mind-boggling performance that would out-gun most modern performance cars, running over 100 mph in the quarter mile!

Those special trucks that combine a high standard of appearance with everyday working capability are welcome at the Show and Shine. Antiques and tow trucks, company trucks and log haulers, there is a class for every rig, and prizes for each class. Not only that, but there will be awards for best engine, interior, lights and paint.

But the award everyone wants to win is the Dale Feechuck “A Trucker’s Dream” Memorial Trophy, which will be awarded to the “Best in Show” Canadian Truck. Dale would be proud of what his weekend has become. The B.C. Big Rig Weekend goes this Saturday and Sunday at Mission Raceway Park, located on Highway 11 between the Mission Bridge and Lougheed Highway.

The gates open at 9:00 am each day, and admission is only $10.00 either day, or $16.00 for the entire weekend.

For further information about the B.C. Big Rig Show-and-Shine, contact Donna at 604-576-2092 or the track at 604-826-6315.