Comments on: The Westwood Racing Circuit (1959-1990)

By: Robert E Walker

Robert E Walker — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:48:24 +0000

My first Westwood race was April 6-7th 1990 IRDC from Seattle area. My last one was in 1990 but the competitor plaque does not have the date on it, but if you happen to have copy of “Concours Italina” 1994 page 76 top left picture, you will see my Sprite #12. First and last time white in color.

By: Art Brendon

Art Brendon — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 01:04:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing your photos Bruce! Also, Eve for providing this blog space. I used to go to the Player’s Pacific Race series in the mid 60’s at Westwood (sports car racing) and I recall seeing the Can-Am series at Westwood, too. In those days we could not have imagined what it has now become.

By: Stuart Rulka

Stuart Rulka — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:43:05 +0000

I was fortunate enough to become involved with Westwood, as a driver, in 1971. In those days, through the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs, (ICSCC), one could arrive at the track in one’s daily driver, and, if it met the safety requirements, including a roll bar and seat belts, put tape on the lights (to reduce broken glass), and engage in competitive racing. Truly a golden age, for Sports Car enthusiasts!

By: Phil Redgrave

Phil Redgrave — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:01:18 +0000

I raced a 350 Yamaha in the 400 production class at Westwood about 1975/76. Amature class to say the least! The ‘big dog’ in the pro classes back then was Steve Baker from Bellingham WA, who rode TZ250s and TZ750s for Yamaha Motor Canada. I loved that smell of 2 cycle race bikes! Also watched Formula Atlantic there- a great series back then. An awesome little track; shame it became a golf course..

By: Martin Stretton

Martin Stretton — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:04:12 +0000

In reply to Kris. Westwood didn’t have a separate track for stock cars. They used to race at the old Langley Speedway. Westwood did occasionally host NASCAR West races at the sports car track though

By: June Arnett

June Arnett — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:19:34 +0000

Thank you Eve, for posting this and Bruce for your excellent photos. Brought back some great memories of weekends at the track (although with autos rather than bikes)

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:20:32 +0000

In reply to bruce stewart. Thank you Eve and Bruce for replying to my post. Who knows, maybe someone else out there might have a picture or two of the old Stock Car Race Track. If I recall correctly it was basically located where the track field is now just by Lafarge Lake. Nice you mentioning the Mission Race Track! Another friend of mine raced there in the 70's into the 80's. Thanks so much for all your incredible and interesting stories and photos! I really enjoy them all. Lots of local memories!

By: Bruce Behal

Bruce Behal — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:23:46 +0000

Gone but not forgotten

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:50:37 +0000

Smells like a particular type of nostalgia, and it’s a temptation to contemplate it to the point of wallowing. I’ll pass for now, but thanks so much for posting this and stirring up all manner of thoughts from the past.

By: bruce stewart

bruce stewart — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:14:32 +0000

In reply to Eve Lazarus.

Hi, Kris! So sorry, I missed that . . . I do have a few shots out at the old Mission Drags (when the geriatric Double A fuel dragsters would hit a heart-stopping 205 in the quarter mile – now topping 270, so I am told). This was back around the mid-60s. Always fun to watch them ‘pop’ the ‘chute! Cheers/bruce

By: Art Pol

Art Pol — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:05:08 +0000

great little write -up yes gone are many of the many racetracks that once were scattered across the lower mainland .
Westwood was a challenging course, for even the most professional drivers .
We use to frequent the Langley Race track in South Langley in the summer time to watch the 1/4 mile races there . It was great family fun . That track is still there in really good condition its now part of the GVRD Campbell Valley park .

By: Randal Dillon

Randal Dillon — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:28:48 +0000

Love the Triumphs.

By: Brian Pratt

Brian Pratt — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:45:46 +0000

Very nice story. As a kid my dad took me there a few times and I went as an adult a number of times. Never got involved beyond being a spectator. These days, as part of the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society, I help honour many of those racers who started at Westwood. On September 28, 2024, at Shannon Hall, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we will recognize Westwood racers like Tracey Pearson, Cam Mackenzie, Bryan Evans and photographer Murray Chambers.

By: Kenneth Morgan

Kenneth Morgan — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:44:21 +0000

During 1959-196I, I visited Westwood with Bob McLean, later top Canadian driver, who died in a 24-hour race in Florida. I remember the MGs, the Austin Healeys, the Triumphs and other sports cars. The Chev Corvette was there, too. ‘Detroit pig iron’ was our put-down comment! No sign of motorcycles in my days. Kim Morgan

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 17:00:33 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this and seeing all the old photos! I’m old enough to remember all that too. Just wondering if you also have stories and pictures of the old Westwood Stock Car Race Track? An old friend of ours used to race there in the 60’s and 70’s. Thanks!