Mount Hope, ON – The John Massingberd Memorial Award has been presented by the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) to a new, deserving individual who represents the same commitment, dedication and passion that John Massingberd conveyed for the sport of auto racing.

Massingberd, a long-time motorsports media personality, was instrumental in promoting Canadian motorsports until his passing in December of 2008 after a long and courageous battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

This year’s award was presented to Michael Shane on April 13 at the DragStrip Memories show at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario.

Mike Shane’s involvement in motorsport spans more than 55 years. He was a motorsport entrepreneur and the first to accomplish so many innovative promotions in our sport.

He started drag racing in 1967 in a 1963 Corvette at the Ontario tracks of Mohawk Drag Strip in Deseronto, Cayuga Dragway in Cayuga, and Toronto International Dragway in Georgetown, along with Niagara Dragway in Niagara Falls, NY. Continue reading →

The event to be held April 13 at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

MT. HOPE, ON – Dragstrip Memories will return to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this weekend, presenting Canada’s most extensive collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia.

The show will feature nostalgic and contemporary race cars, including front-engined dragsters, Pro Modifieds, several period Gassers, and a collection of Stockers and Super Stockers, presenting some of this country’s most outstanding cars and displays.

There will be several car clubs on display with a nostalgic theme, a popular scale model display featuring many classes of drag cars in a miniature setting of the former Dragway Park, and a host of vendors offering related material. There will also be movies and videos of drag racing, photos, magazines, and automotive art.  You will also to meet many car owners and builders at the show.

The Pro Modified Racing Association and what it represents to the teams, sponsors, media, race venues, and, most importantly, its fans, is delighted and honoured to present The John Massingberd Memorial Award to a deserving individual again this year. Continue reading →

Event to be held April 10 at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

MT. HOPE, ON – The 10th annual Dragstrip Memories will be returning to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum next month, and for 2022 will present the largest collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia in Canada. After a two-year hiatus, this year’s show will feature over 60 drag race vehicles in most classes of straight-line racing.

The vintage Warbird aircraft of the museum will be relocated in the large hangar to present some of the most outstanding cars in this country. Along with the Northern Warrior Jet Dragster, John Reid’s AA/GS ’33 Willys Gasser, and Jack Brohman’s Pro Modified Camaro, the show will feature other nostalgia and contemporary race cars, including front-engined dragsters, Pro Modifieds, several period Gassers, and a host of Stockers and Super Stockers. Rick Kopp and his Boneshaker Jet Truck will also be on display.

There will also be club displays at the show from the Hamilton-based Road Runners and Rod Masters plus the East London Timing Association. There will be well more than 50 performance race cars for viewing.

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Event to be held April 10 at Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum

MT. HOPE, ON – Dragstrip Memories will be returning to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum next month, presenting the largest collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia in Canada.

The vintage Warbirds of the museum will be relocated in the large hangar to present some of the most outstanding cars in this country. Along with the Northern Warrior Jet Dragster, John Reid’s AA/GS ’33 Willys Gasser, and Jack Brohman’s Pro Modified Camaro, the show will feature other nostalgia and contemporary race cars, including front-engined dragsters, Pro Modifieds, several period Gassers, and a gaggle of Stockers and Super Stockers. Legend Barry Poole will be on hand with his Pro Stock Comet signing autographs.

There will also be club displays at the show from the Hamilton-based Road Runners and Rod Masters plus the East London Timing Association. There will be well more than 50 performance race cars for viewing.

There will be several car club displays with a nostalgic theme, a popular scale model display featuring all kinds of classes of drag cars in a miniature setting of the former Dragway Park, and a host of vendors. There will also be movies and videos of drag racing, photos, magazines, and automotive art.

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MT. HOPE, ON – After a year’s hiatus Dragstrip Memories will be returning to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, presenting the largest collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia in Canada.

The vintage Warbirds of the museum will be relocated in the large hangar to present some of the most outstanding cars in this country. Along with the Paton Top Fuel Dragster and the Northern Warrior Jet Dragster, Russ Lethbridge’s Jet Truck, and Doug Hearsum’s nitro-burning Funny Car, the show will feature other jet-powered vehicles, front-engined dragsters, Pro Modifieds, several period Gassers, and a gaggle of Stockers and Super Stockers. Legend Barry Poole will be on hand with his Pro Stock Comet signing autographs.

There will also be club displays at the show from the Hamilton-based Road Runners and Rod Masters plus the East London Timing Association. There will be well in access of 50 performance race cars for viewing.

There will be several car club displays with a nostalgic theme, a popular scale model display featuring all kinds of classes of drag cars in a miniature setting of the former Dragway Park, and a host of vendors. There will also be movies and videos of drag racing, photos, magazines, and automotive art.

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Event to be held April 15 at Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum

MT. HOPE, ON – After a year’s hiatus Dragstrip Memories will be returning to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, presenting the largest collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia in Canada.

The vintage Warbirds of the museum will be relocated in the large hangar to present some of the most outstanding cars in this country. Along with the Paton Top Fuel Dragster and the Northern Warrior Jet Dragster, the show will feature other jet-powered vehicles, front-engined dragsters, Pro Modifieds, several period Gassers, and a gaggle of Stockers and Super Stockers.

There will also be club displays at the show from the Hamilton-based Road Runners and Rod Masters plus the East London Timing Association. There will be well in access of 50 performance race cars for viewing.

There will be several car club displays with a nostalgic theme, a popular scale model display featuring all kinds of classes of drag cars in a miniature setting of the former Dragway Park, and a host of vendors. There will also be movies and videos of drag racing, photos, magazines, and automotive art.

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Event to be held April 17 at Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum

MT. HOPE, ON ~ The Drag Strip Memories will be held once again at the Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum, presenting the largest collection of historic drag racing cars and memorabilia in Canada.

Over 50 drag race cars of several classes will be on exhibit.

The Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum is located on Airport Road in Mount Hope, just south of Hamilton, Ontario.

BE THERE!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Tony Hayes
Telephone: (905) 679-4183 Ext. # 243
Email: maintenance@warplane.com
Email: tjhayes57@gmail.com

Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Directions: www.warplane.com