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Langley Speedway: Memories of the Track by Jamie Frazer

By Social Media on 25 March 2010 | (1) Comments | Permalink

My Dad, Craig Frazer invested in a hobby farm at the end of the Berry Road in South Langley in the late 50's. My two brothers and sister often took friends along to ride the horses and explore the rolling hills. Being a creative entrepeneur, he then decided a portion of the valley on the acrage would be an ideal spot for a car racing track , the hillside perfect for the viewing audience , offices, etc. The whole finished project (engineered by Mr. Yamamoto, of Surrey) was pretty spectacular, and the years of racing there were incredible for all involved, the racers are still talking about actually being paid !!! The passion of the members of the Langley Speedway Historical Society to revive "the track" through memorabelia, the gathering of all those who were once involved and using the still pristine oval in creative ways for all to experience is so admirable and I can't tell you how pleased our Dad would be to think that his vision was being revisited as a venue for such varied uses. His family is also so very pleased and certainly hopes the Langley Speedway Track will continue to be visited and used by as many as possible.

More Chevy Racing Dudes from Langley Speedway

By Social Media on 10 December 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

I'll let the pictures of Rollie Walker and his ride speak for themselves... OK, you got it, I'm too tied up in writing X-Mas cards to write a proper text today!

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Langley Speedway on a sunny November day

By Social Media on 10 December 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

Can't wait for next Spring to hear the engines roar again!

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Camaro Hotshoe Billy Clarkson at Langley

By Social Media on 10 December 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

Here is more 70s vintage racing action from Langley Speedway, as it comes in from Bud Bussiere! Now that Trophy Girl has an attire close to making a riot among the mullet crowd! So much for tastefull ceremonies...

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1970 - 1972 Northwest Sportsman Racing Posters

By Social Media on 30 November 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

Here is more from Bud Bussiere. Looks like they had their own Can-Am challenge in the Northwest and the purses were pretty good when you consider that being 1970s dollars!

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Ron Eaton's #7 bow-tie racercars at Langley, BC

By Social Media on 29 November 2009 | (2) Comments | Permalink

Here are a few pictures of local racer Ron Eaton. Ron was always loyal to General Motors bow-tie brand and race various Chevies throughout the years. It seems that he did that with quite some success as you can see by the victory lane fotos from Langley Speedway!

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Canadian cuties: Langley Speedaway trophy girls

By Social Media on 29 November 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

 

Bud Bussiere sent us once more a whole lot of great vintage pictures from Langley's active past. Here are the trophy queens from the late 60s and early 70s. Now who was wishing that they all could be California girls?

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