This issue features: Dave Thomas Road Trips to Summer Events: CSCS, Eurokracy, Truck & Tuner EXPO; Turning 50 in Palookaville; Maxim Lemoine’s LS-Powered Drift Truck; ONDR at St. Thomas Raceway; Greatest Canadian race boat show; Breakfast with the Mississauga Classic Car Club and the Reluctant Passenger shares the keys of Knowledge.
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August/September 2013 • Vol. 13 #4
Road Trippin’
CSCS - Eurokracy - Truck & Tuner EXPO
Maxim Lemoine’s
LS-Powered Drift Truck
St. Thomas - Race Boats
50 in Palookaville
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3. • Performance in Motion • 3
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Dave Thomas Road Trips to Summer Events 6_
Greatest Canadian race boat show 26_
18_Maxim Lemoine’s LS-Powered Drift Truck
Turning 50 in Palookaville 16_
ONDR at St. Thomas Raceway 24_
Breakfast with the Mississauga Classic Car Club 28_
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6. 6 • Performance in Motion •
_HISTORY
H
ow is that for a car review?
Was the driver experiencing
a new Ferrari or the latest
exotic sports car?
Nope. In this case, the car was the 1901
Henry Ford Sweepstakes race car, and the
driver who gave it that review after driving
it recently was none other than NASCAR
superstar Carl Edwards.
How can a man who has driven some of
the best race cars in the world, at speeds
that most of us can’t imagine, be so fasci-
nated with a car that would seem crude
and rudimentary to the average car buyer
today?
It’s simple, really. Carl, and the lucky
few who have driven Sweepstakes in the
last decade, have all been fascinated by
the car itself, the innovative technology
(for 1901) put together by Mr. Ford and
his three assistants, using what they knew,
along with what they felt would help make
the car competitive in the Grosse Pointe
race.
Think about it in terms of a modern
race car: it sat lower than the competition,
and thus probably more aerodynamic. It
was lighter than the competition, and thus
competitive with less horsepower. And
it used early forms of fuel injection and
featured the first use of ceramic-encased
spark coils (precursor of the modern spark
plug), so it was ahead of its time in engine
development.
But Carl and the others also understood
Sweepstakes’ place in automotive history:
how Mr. Ford had failed in his previous
automotive ventures, and was “swinging for
the fences” by entering a race against some-
one, Alexander Winton, who truly was the
greatest racer in America at that time.
What that upset victory on Oct. 10,
1901 meant to Mr. Ford, and eventually
the automotive industry itself, cannot be
understated.
Carl Edwards Drives Historic
1901 Sweepstakes Race Car
in Advance of Henry Ford’s
150 Birthday Celebration
Photos courtesy of Ford Racing
Story By: Matt Fancett & Kevin Kennedy
“The coolest car I have ever driven.”
7. • Performance in Motion • 7
Photograph by W.D. Benham, Detroit, 1918 “Ten Mile Race between Henry Ford (in No.4) and Alexander Winton at Old
Blue Ribbon Race Track, East Jefferson Avenue opposite present site of Hudson Motor Car Company. October 10th
1901. Time 13 minutes, 23 4/5 seconds, 45.33 miles per hour. Ford won. Lee Cuson, mechanic. 999 built 2 years later.”
Uncredited in the photo is Spider Huff, his riding mechanic, sitting low on Mr. Ford’s left side.
Ford’s win changed everything for him,
and ultimately, the history of the auto indus-
try. Several people watching that day came
forward with offers of financial support,
which set him on the road to establishing
Ford Motor Company in June 1903. Ford
went on to prove his belief in low-cost pro-
duction with the Model T, the car that put
the world on wheels.
“To think that this car is what started
this whole thing is just amazing.” Edwards
reflected. “If it weren’t for this, there might
not be a Ford Motor Company, there might
not be a Ford Racing, and a lot of people’s,
including my own, paths would be very
different.”
On a side note, I’ve been lucky to have
been there when both Carl and NASCAR
Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett drove the car.
These are both men who have won cham-
pionships and races at the highest level of
the sport. But, after experiencing a drive of
Sweepstakes, both men reached one other
conclusion: that Mr. Ford was indeed a very
brave man to drive that car, in that race, at
that speed.
“It may not look like much standing here,
or on video, but I am telling you that is one
of the scariest things I have ever done,” said
Edwards on the grounds of Greenfield Vil-
lage at The Henry Ford. “Coming around
that turn back there, there are no brakes. I
don’t know how those guys did that because
we were only going what, eight miles per
hour? They drove this thing near 70 mph
back in 1901. That is just insane.”
It’s perhaps why Mr. Ford said “never
again” after the race, and hired professionals
to drive his race cars from then on. Both
Edwards and Jarrett had great respect for
Henry Ford, the automotive icon, but they
also gained great respect for Henry Ford, the
race car driver, and Spider Huff, his riding
mechanic, after sitting up high in the seat of
Sweepstakes. •
“It may not look like much standing here, but I am telling
you that is one of the scariest things I have ever done.”
8. 8 • Performance in Motion •
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_CSCS
The instant the door hit old man winter
as he reluctantly trundled on, the event
season began to heat up from Southern
Ontario all the way to Quebec. Just
--just being relative to your fuel economy
of course-- outside of Toronto the sport
compact season was ushered in by the first
round of the Canadian Sport Compact
Series (CSCS) held at Toronto Motorsports
Park Cayuga.
There eager drifters, time attackers, and
1/4 mile junkies could shake the rust off
from a particularly long off season slumber
and ‘prove it on the track.’
With drag, drift, and time attack getting
increasingly more competitive year after year
drivers were pushing their limits to prove
they were the best out and set the correct
tone for the season.
This lead to several broken track
records in round one and that momentum
transferred over into round two where
records were more were broken still with
competitors jockeying to prove they are
number one. These friendly rivalries which
carry over from one event to another are
what make the Canadian Sport Compact
Series very exciting from a spectator’s point
of view.
At every CSCS event a stone’s throw away
9. • Performance in Motion • 9
from the track, show and shine participants
get together to showcase their latest
modifications and catch up with friends
they may not have seen since season end the
year before.
Several cars received both visual and
mechanical makeovers while some projects
were scraped entirely in favor of new ones.
As I walked around the vast show fields at
both the season opener and second round I
couldn’t help but be thankful that I was just
there to take photos and not judge.
As the only local compact car series it’s
great to see CSCS continue to do well year
after year, and that’s a direct result of the
hard work the organizers put in day in and
day out.
If you ever get the chance to attend a
CSCS event I can guarantee you won’t be
disappointed. •
10. 10 • Performance in Motion •
Shortly after the first round of CSCS Nine-O-Five Rides, a long-
standing local car club, had their third annual Truck & Tuner
expo. On the day of the TNT Expo the weatherman called for the
worst but after a few morning showers the dark clouds parted and
by mid afternoon those who made the trek to Fireman’s park were
rewarded for their resilience with awesome weather.
With its sprawling grassy fields dotted with trees Fireman’s park
is a great venue to have a car show and a welcome change from the
more standard typical parking venue. Event wise the vehicle limbo
was easy enough to capture through photos but sadly there’s no way
for me to convey through print just how loud the Ford that won the
exhaust contest actually was. He simply blew away the competition,
something to be said for the power of an open header.
At three years young it’s impressive how much this show has
grown and some have begun to call it the replacement to the much
loved, and now deceased, Scrape By The Lake.
While I never got a chance to attend Scrape in its infancy I’m
told that show started off very similar to TNT. It may be putting
the cart a bit ahead of the horse in hoping this show grows to that
level but the potential is certainly there.
Only good things can be on the horizon for TNT Expo. •
Story & Photos: Dave Thomas
_Truck&Tuner_Expo
Story & Photos: Dave Thomas
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12. 12 • Performance in Motion •
Story & Photos: Dave Thomas
_Eurokracy
Finally, outside of the city in
the land of Poutine
and cheap alcohol, Eurokracy 2013 took
place at Naiper Dragway in Montreal.
This event brought out some of the lowest,
fastest and cleanest euros Canada and
the surrounding area has to offer, as well
as a few notable ‘outcasts’ (that is non
European) as well.
After hearing nothing but good things
about Eurokracy for two straight years,
I decided 2013 was the year to make the
voyage from Toronto to Montreal to check
things out first-hand.
Being a terrible navigator, I opted to
join the Scraped Crusaders for their
cruise down and as the convoy got larger
stop after stop, I knew I wouldn’t be
disappointed in the show the following day.
With a turnout large enough to create
a serious impact on highway traffic,
Eurokracy 2013 certainly lived up to its
“Canada’s Finest European Automotive
Event” moniker. It is easily one of the
best and well organized events I’ve ever
attended.
A noteworthy stand out attribute of
Eurokracy is the fact the owners of the
venue were 100% behind everything the
organizers had planned and were often
Story & Photos: Dave Thomas
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13. • Performance in Motion • 13
the push people needed to go all out in the
crowd pleasing burnout competition.
Another big benefit to the Napierville
Dragway is that the ¼ mile was viewable
from nearly any location in the facility.
This meant that if you were looking at a
car in the show field and heard something
angry revving up you could turn around
and catch the tail end of the pass no
problem.
This is something I’ve yet to experience
at any local GTA venues and it really
helped everything feel like one event as
opposed to a show and shine event that just
happened to be happening at the same time
as a drag event.
The underdog story of the day was a
small CRX managing to edge out an Audi
R8 in the quarter mile proving once again
it’s not the size of the dog in the fight that
matters, it’s the size dog the fight in the
dog.
With so many cars in attendance I kept
telling myself to take more photos in order
to somewhat accurately portray the scale of
the show but as soon as I got home the first
thing I asked myself was “why did I take
so many photos?”, funny how that always
seems to be the case.
Mountain of editing aside the entire
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Eurokracy 2013 experience was great and I
encourage everyone with even the smallest
interest in European cars (or low cars in
general) to check out one of these events
sometime in the future.
Plenty more events to come before the
cold hits again so don’t sit back and let the
summer pass you by check out the event
calendar side bar and check something out
near you! •
About the Photographer:
Dave Thomas is a front-end web developer by
trade, a BMX rider by passion and a blogger
by addiction. An automotive enthusiast at
heart, he blogs about the Ontario scene at
stanceiseverything.com.
15. • Performance in Motion • 15
A
rtist and designer Gerry Judah has created a gravity-
defying sculpture that holds three iconic Porsche sports
cars 35 metres high in the sky. The sculpture was the
centrepiece at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in West
Sussex, England.
Judah was commissioned by Porsche GB to create the sculp-
ture as a celebration of 50 years of the Porsche 911. The sculpture
has three futuristic white, steel “arrows” that race upwards, each
with an example of the 911 at its apex. The models incorporated
in the sculpture are: the 1963 Original 911, the 1973 911 Carrera
RS 2.7 and the 2013 911.
Weighing over 22 tonnes, each leg of the sculpture is a
monocoque made of steel plate welded together with no internal
structure. It balances on points at the base that are extremely
narrow. The sculpture is finished in a clean white coating, giving
it an elegant simplicity.
Gerry Judah said: “I had to create a sculpture that personifies
the energy and excitement not only of these beautiful cars, but
also the Festival of Speed. The 911 is a fantastic shape that can’t
be deconstructed or embellished, so in this context, the sculpture
had to provide the right platform for the car to soar up and shine
in the sky.”
“The concept was that each car is shooting into the sky, sup-
porting one another, racing each other, captured in a perfect
moment. Like the cars it displays, the sculpture is superbly
engineered, lightweight and reflective of the Porsche 911 itself:
simple, pure and built for the job.” •
EVENTS
Aug. 18 - Vagkraft - Powerade Centre, Brampton,
Ontario, 9am - 4pm
http://vagkraft.com
Aug. 18 - CSCS Round 4 - Toronto Motorsports Park,
Cayuga, ON - 10am - 6pm
http://cscs.ca
Aug. 18 - Highway 11 Cruisers Present the
Prosserman JCC Car, Truck, & Bike Show
2pm - 6pm - http://bit.ly/2013hwy11
Aug. 25 - Meeting Of The Mazdas - Bruce
Mills Conservation Area - 11 - 4
http://www.meetingofmazdas.ca
Aug. 25 - Zfest - Reif Estate Winery - 9-5
http://bit.ly/zfest2013
Aug. 25 - Bimmer Cruize - Mosport (DDT) - 9-5 -
http://www.bimmercruise.com/
Aug. 25 - Meeting Of Mazdas 2013 - Bruce Mills
Conservation Area
http://bit.ly/zoom2013
Aug. 31 - Roadmates Corn Roast - Noon till Dusk
http://bit.ly/roadmates
Sept. 8 - Sherway Nissan ‘Megameet’
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Sept. 8 - Cruisn’ For The Cure Canada - Powerade
Centre Brampton Ontario 10am - 4pm
http://www.cruisinforacurecanada.com/
Sept. 14 - Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance
http://bit.ly/CobbleBeach
Sept. 15 - British Car Day, Bronte Creek Provincial
Park, hosted by the Toronto Triumph Club
http://www.torontotriumph.com/BCD/
Sept. 22 - CSCS Round 5 - Toronto Motorsports Park,
Cayuga, ON - 10am - 6pm
http://cscs.ca
All events are subject to change, be sure to check the websites
before hitting the road. - Enjoy the driving.
Gerry Judah Sculpture
for Porsche Reaches
New Heights
16. 16 • Performance in Motion •
L
egendary Canadian artist Jeff
Norwell, that’s who. If you read any
of the current Hot Rod magazines,
you have seen Jeff’s work, If you are involved
in the advertising business, you have also
seen his work. Jeff creates story boards for
film companies, advertising renderings
for agencies representing brands like Oh
Henry, Coca Cola, and many others. Jeff’s
work is in demand from all over North
America.
So, when it was time to celebrate his
milestone, Jeff did it like he does everything,
“TO THE MAX.”
Invitations were sent out to join him at
his home on June 29 for “The Palookaville
50.” Rockabilly band “The Millwinders”
were hired and caterers brought in. Jeff’s
goal was to fill his property with interesting
hot rods and lots of friends. Goal achieved.
Happy Birthday, Jeff, keep up the good
work! •
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AA3459 $49 ea.
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Vega Manual Steering
Box
AA3455 $169 ea.
SAVE
1965 - 1991 GM 525
Manual Steering Box
AA3450 $199 ea.
SAVE
GR714 14”GT - Silver Spoke - Mahogany $75
SAVE
$74Was $149 • Clearance $75
GR968-0
15”Nostalgia - Brushed SS - Black
Foam $50
SAVE
$49Was $99 • Clearance $50
GR464 13.5”BLACK 4-SPOKE $25
SAVE
$24Was $49 • Clearance $25
CLEARANCE
$29Kt.GR3162
Steering
Wheel
Adaptor
Kits
$69Kt.GR5196-1
Billet Aluminum
Adaptor Kits
SAVE
$10
UP
TO
3.5” Chrome Column
Drop
HG14215 $59 ea.
SAVE
$20
2.5” Chrome Column
Drop
HG14214 $59 ea.
SAVE
$18
Swivel Column Floor
Mount - Fits 1 3/4” - 2
1/2” Columns
HG15959 $85 ea.
SAVE
$14
HG23153 32”x 2”Chrome Steering Column - Floor Shift $299
HG235083 32”x 2”Keyed Chrome Column - Floor Shift $399
Chrome Tilt
Shifter Steering
Columns
These 2 in. diameter, 33”
Chrome Tilt Steering
Columns are equipped with
a Shifter, Built in Ignition
Switch, Gear Indicator
Window, pre-wired turn
signal switch, billet signal
lever, along with a pre-wired
hazard switch and colour-
coded wiring with a 4 1/2 in.
GM-style plug.
Upgrade your old, boring
stock column with full-
featured TKO steering
columns.
HG23152 33”Tilt Column with Shifter $349
HG235069 33”KeyedTilt Column with Shifter $499
These U-joints will provide that reliable piece for your
steering system. Available for Double D steering shafts
(round shaft with two flat sides).
HG55223 3/4”DD x 3/4”DD $79
HG55229 3/4”DD x 3/4”- 36 $79
HG55231 3/4”DD x 9/16”- 26 $79
HG55233 3/4”DD x 1”DD $79
Brilliant Steel
U Joints
1/2Price
Column
Accessories
In stock
clearance on
TKO Steering
Boxes
Pitman Arms also
available — $49
while supplies last! SAVE
$8
SAVE
$100
UP
TO
21. 5
Ignition & Electrical
Big Summer Savings
1.5” 0-100 psi Black /
Chrome
AA6211 $10 Ea.
SAVE
$10
1.5” 0-15 psi Black /
Chrome
AA6210 $10 Ea.
SAVE
$10
1.5” Oil Filled 0-100 psi
Comp White
AA6231 $20 Ea.
SAVE
$20
1.5” Oil Filled 0-100 psi
Black / Stainless
AA6221 $20 Ea.
SAVE
$20
1.5” Oil Filled 0-15 psi
Comp White
AA6230 $20 Ea.
SAVE
$20
1.5” Oil Filled 0-15 psi
Black / Stainless
AA6220 $20 Ea.
SAVE
$20
$20Ea.AA4190
Polished Aluminum
PCV Valve
SAVE
$15
UP
TO
AA1120 12”x2”Flat Base Paper Filter $79
Finned
Aluminum Air
Cleaner
AA1155 12”x2”Flat Base Paper Filter $79
Lets go retro! Vintage finned
air cleaners are back!
AA2111 SBC - Black Block Hugger $109
AA2110 SBC - Chrome Block Hugger $129
Block Hugger
Headers
Perfect for street rods! Easy Installation with Max ground
clearance. Add a set of Hugger Tubes for easy exhaust hook
up.
Black or
Chrome!
Fits “35” Top Post
Batteries
AA3140 $99 Ea.
SAVE
$30
Fits “25/75” Dual
Terminal Batteries
AA3130 $99 Ea.
SAVE
$30
Fits “34/78” Dual
Terminal Batteries
AA3120 $99 Ea.
SAVE
$30
Polished
Billet
Battery
Mount
Available for
most Optima
Batteries
Heater Hose Fitting -
5/8” Short
AA2781 $6 Ea.
SAVE
$4
Heater Hose Fitting -
3/4” Long
AA2780 $10 Ea.
SAVE
$5
1/2” NPT Pipe Plug
AA2786 $3 Ea.
SAVE
$2
3/8” NPT Pipe Plug
AA2785 $3 Ea.
SAVE
$2
SAVE
$20
UP
TO
SAVE
$20
UP
TO
SAVE
$40
UP
TO
AA1167 Small Hilborn Scoop (1x4BBL) $129
AA1168 Small 6 Fin Scoop (1x4BBL) $129
Small Scoop
A ‘baby” sized scoop that performs! Only
13.5” long and 4.5” tall, this scoop will fit
where others won’t. Polished Aluminum
with your choice of a smooth top or raised
fins, fits most 4bbl carbs.
A cool look in a
compact size!
SAVE
$40
UP
TO
20% 50%
Big Savings!
off Select TKO Items
1/2Price Gauges
AA1131 14”Aluminum Air Cleaner Base & Lid $29.95
Drop Base
Spun-Look
Aluminum Air
Cleaner
Base and lid only, finished in clear anodize for durability
while retaining the high tech spun aluminum look. The base
drops 1-5/8” below the throat of the carb and the overall
height is only 2-5/8” above the throat. Uses 14” diameter
filter, sold separately.
Drop base utilizes radius air flow
technology to smooth the transition
into the throat of the carburetor
making more power.
22. 6
Ignition & Electrical
Big Summer Savings
KE001579 245/45R17 Street Comp $159
KE001600 275/40R17 Street Comp $189
KE001601 235/55R17 Street Comp $195
KE001602 235/40R18 Street Comp $195
KE001603 225/40R18 Street Comp $189
KE001605 245/40R18 Street Comp $195
KE001606 275/35R18 Street Comp $240
KE001607 235/50R18 Street Comp $205
KE001608 245/45R18 Street Comp $205
KE001609 255/45R18 Street Comp $230
KE001615 255/35R20 Street Comp $224
KE001616 275/35R20 Street Comp $230
KE001617 245/45R20 Street Comp $224
KE001618 275/40R20 Street Comp $244
KE001620 275/40R18 Street Comp $244
KE001621 245/40R19 Street Comp $244
KE001622 255/40R19 Street Comp $255
KE001623 285/35R19 Street Comp $279
Street Comp
Built for ultra high performance applications, provides
incredible traction, crisp handling, and high speed cornering
ability with the outstanding appearance you’d expect from
Mickey Thompson. Compounded for both dry and wet traction.
The Ultimate
UHP Tire For
American
Muscle
SAVE
$30
UP
TO
Convert to Fuel Injection FAST
CC30226-KIT EZ-EFI Base Kit $1649
CC30227-KIT EZ-EFI Master Kit In-line Pump $1999
No laptop or tuning
experience needed it
does the work for you!
- Kit includes mini ECU, wideband O2 sensor, wiring harness,
injectors, fuel pump kit & 4150 throttle body
- 4150 throttle body works with original carb-style linkage
- Bolts on to any engine under 600 HP
- Perfect choice for street rods & muscle cars
- Easy-to-use setup Wizard system tunes itself
- No factory ECU/Harness required
- No Tuning Experience Necessary
- Plug & Play
SAVE
$350
UP
TO
MF11225 2.25”- Offset In / Centre Out $79
MF11226 2.50”- Offset In / Centre Out $79
MF11235 2.25”- Offset In / Offset Out $79
MF11236 2.50”- Offset In / Offset Out $79
Satin Finish
Stainless
Steel
And a great
Sound too!
SAVE
$20
UP
TO
TC640000 StreetThunder HEI Distributor $95
StreetThunder
HEI Performance
Distributor
50,000 volt high performance coil
and 50 amp module means this
distributor is misfire free to 6500
RPM! An attractive polished housing
and red cap finish it off with style.
Now
$95SAVE $32
BM112002 S/STRANSTH400 $1199
BM20404 TORK MASTER 2000 CONVERTER $219
TH400 package
$1250Package
Price
SAVE $168 over
individual prices
BM113001 S/STRANSTH350 $1099
BM20400 TORK MASTER 2400 CONVERTER $189
TH350 package
$1150Package
Price
SAVE $138 over
individual prices
$80 - $100 a Set!
Big Summer
Savings!
23. 7
Dress Up & Car Care
Big Summer Savings
ED20254 Air-Gap Dual-Quad Kit Endurashine $1299
Dual Quad
Intake
Manifold Kit
Includes the new Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad intake
manifold and two 500 cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetors
(one manual choke, one electric choke). To make the
installation simple, these kits also include a high-tech
progressive throttle linkage, Russell fuel line and high-
quality Edelbrock intake gaskets.
Convert your
small block
Chevy to a
Dual Carb
ED20244 Air-Gap Single Kit Endurashine $899
Single-
Quad Intake
Manifold and
Carb Kit
Includes an Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap aluminum intake
manifold that is coated with Edelbrock’s EnduraShine finish,
an intake gasket set, intake manifold bolts, a carburetor
stud kit, and an Edelbrock Performer Series 600 cfm electric
choke carburetor.
Everything
you need to
upgrade your
induction
system
ED2098 Power Package Kit 410HP $1749
Power Package
Top End Kit
Edelbrock has taken the guesswork out of top-end
component selection by actually placing the power package
components together in complete kits. These kits include
almost everything you need to make serious horsepower.
PD11201 RED (11oz)
PD11203 BLACK (11oz)
PD11207 WHITE (11oz)
PD11209 CLEAR (11oz)
PD11221 GUNMETAL (11oz)
Plasti Dip
Multi Purpose
Rubber Coating!
It sticks to just about
anything clean, but
easily peels off. Great for
temporary colour changes
of wheels, body panels,
valve covers and much
much more!
$18
SAVE
$2
A chrome frame with a Tuf Bubble Novelty Plate Shield to
protect your license plate. The novelty plate shield has a
lifetime guarantee against cracks and breaks.
CZ62310 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Clear $16
CZ62320 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Smoke $16
CZ62520 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Blue $16
Tuf Combo
The novelty plate shield is an unbreakable polycarbonate
with a UV resistant stabilizer to prevent discoloration.
CZ73100 Tuf Bubble Shield CLEAR $8
CZ73200 Tuf Bubble Shield SMOKE $8
CZ73400 Tuf Bubble Shield BLUE $8
Tuf Bubble
Shield
PD11218 Blaze Orange
PD11219 Blaze Blue
PD11222 BlazeYellow
PD11223 Blaze Pink
PD11224 Blaze Green
PD11225 Blaze Purple
Plasti Dip Blaze
Eye-catching looks for any
application
Create a one-of-a-kind look! The Blaze collection is
electric, eye-catching neon-bright colour and still
creates a protective easy-grip surface coating to shield
against abrasion, corrosion, mild impact, and the
elements. If you decide to change the look it’ll peel off
easily leaving the material underneath in its original,
pre-Dipped condition.
SAVE
$3 $22
Includes two sets of S/S Locking Fasteners
Licence Plate
Frames from $8
Many styles
available!
RP11722 Max Clean
$15
Max Clean
Royal Purple Max-
Clean is a 3-in-1 high
performance synthetic
cleaner that maximizes
the performance of your
fuel system. Formulated
with state-of-the-art
detergents to deeply
penetrate and clean
injectors, carburetors,
intake valves and
combustion chambers.
Max-Clean is EPA/
CARB Compliant. Safe
for gasoline and diesel
engines.
SAVE
$3
RP51020 0W20 Five Quart Jug
RP51130 10W30 Five Quart Jug
RP51520 5W20 Five Quart Jug
RP51530 5w30 Five Quart Jug
5 Quarts of
Synthetic
Oil
$45
New 5 quart
size, works out
to $9/qt! SAVE
$260
UP
TO
SAVE
$295
UP
TO
SAVE
$438
UP
TO
24. • SO-CAL SPEEDSHOP EASTERN CANADA • 1-877-471-6700 •
SC6001 SO-CAL Script
19.95 Adjustable hat
SC6006A SO-CAL Logo Khaki
19.95 Adjustable hat
Flexfit So-Cal Script Flat Visors:
Premium Fitted 210 pro-baseball on-field
shape with flat visor, matching fabric
sweatband, 210 taping on inside seams,
hard buckram, 3 3/4" crown and moisture
absorbent pro headband. Bottom stitched
for durability, with matching color under-
visor.
SC6010S Black Script Hat Flex-Fit
24.95 Flexfit S/M, L/XL
SC6011L Brown Script Hat Flex-Fit
24.95 Flexfit S/M, L/XL
SC6019L Grey Script Hat Flex-Fit
24.95 Flexfit S/M, L/XL
SC6020 Classic Snap Back Script Hat
20.95 Adjustable hat
Adjustable Cotton Hat
Brushed light weight Cotton Cap with
traditional adjustable fabric strap.
SO-CAL Logo sheet
SC91111 9.99 Ea.
Dare Devil Decal Sheet
SC93171 9.99 Ea.
Vicious & Wolf Decal Sheet
SC93172 9.99 Ea.
Shine Decal Sheet
SC98015 9.99 Ea.
SO-CAL Vinyl Sticker Sheet
SC93197 9.99 Ea.
Stickers
SO-CAL Tool Box Decal
SC91033 2.99 Ea. (11” x 3.5”)
Each SO-CAL vinyl sticker sheet comes with a variation of designs and sizes. Grab a sheet
of each and plaster your garage, tool box or car windows.
This beautifully embroidered and
affordably priced jacket is constructed
of light weight materials yielding
year round comfort. Each jacket is
built to exacting specifications
featuring medium grain black
leather outer shell, cream
leather sleeves, gun metal
gray polyester liner, two slash
outer pockets, brass zipper,
inside zippered pocket, solid
black knitted cuffs/waistband,
and leather gusseted upper inner
sleeves. A must for any serious car guy.
SC4015M: $299.00 Ea.
Roadster Leather Jacket in Cream and Black
Front Chest Logo
SO-CAL Speed Shop Embroidered Varsity Jacket:
Embroidered Black on Black Varsity Jacket. Featuring fully
embroidered SO-CAL logo on back and embroidered SO-
CAL Script on the front left chest. 100% leather sleeves
and wool body. Nylon lined.
SC4018XL $168.99 XL - 2X
Front Chest Logo
Hats
25. • 87 ADVANCE ROAD, TORONTO, ONTARIO • 1-877-471-6700 •
SC1007LM Short Sleeve Navy 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SC1007NM Short Sleeve Brown 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SC1007RM Short Sleeve Red 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
Truck Door T-shirt - Double-sided Print
SO-CAL Logo Lapel Pin
SC90601 $6.95 Measures 1"x 1/4"
EST. 1946 TEE
SC7025BM Short Sleeve Black
21.99 S - XL $24.99 2X - 3X
Genuine So-Cal Speed Shop Since 1946.
Ask Your Dealer. SC7017OM Short Sleeve
Olive 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
Your superior auto supply store
SC7018LM Short Sleeve Navy
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SO-CAL Speed Shop Guaranteed Excellence
SC7022BM Short Sleeve Black
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SO-CAL Speed Shop California Tank
SC7023WM Short Sleeve White
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
Lots of other Shirt Styles available!
SO-CAL Shirts are available from Small, all the way up to
2XL: and prices vary accordingly. Most S-L Ts are $24.99,
2XL-3XL $26.99; with Long Sleeves ranging from $38.99 to
$41.99. Add the size to the end of the part number when
ordering. Prices subject to change without notice.
Most Ts
$24.99
SC1018 SC7015 SC1043SC1043SC1043
SC1052
SC1020 SC7016
SC1012
SC1032
SC1042
SC1031
SC1012
SC1035
SC7015SC7015
SC1035
SC1014
SC1018SC1018 SC1031SC1031 SC1020SC1020
SC1053 SC1049 SC1007
SC7016SC7016
SC1032
S - XL $26.99 2X - 3XS - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
S - XL $26.99 2X - 3XS - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
Lots of other Shirt Styles available!
SO-CAL Shirts are available from Small, all the way up to
2XL: and prices vary accordingly. Most S-L Ts are $24.99,
2XL-3XL $26.99; with Long Sleeves ranging from $38.99 to
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Pinstripe Long Sleeve Shirt
SC1020LWM Long Sleeve White
38.99 S - XL $41.99 2X - 3X
ordering. Prices subject to change without notice.
SO-CAL Speed Shop Hot Rod Service
SC7024BM Short Sleeve Black
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SO-CAL Speed Shop Safety Fast
SC7031WM Short Sleeve White
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
SO-CAL Firerite T-Shirt
SC7032BM Short Sleeve Black
24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X
26. 10
Ignition & Electrical
Big Summer Savings
Tailgate Light Bar
PU90009-48 48”LED Light Bar w/Turn $99
PU90009-60 60”LED Light Bar w/Turn $129
Installs in minutes using supplied 3M tape or mounting
screws for a secure installation!
60 LED Light Bar
w/Turn Signal
Function
WA31-5170 Polished E-Series Bull Bar $349
WA32-0055 License Plate relocation kit $34
Tough looking 3” tube and skid plate design is made
from polished stainless for lasting shine. Easy bolt
on installation, a license plate relocation kit may be
required.
Look good
without
breaking the
bank!
SAVE
$90Was $438.99 • From $349
$299Pr.WA23-0500
Polished Stainless
E-Series bars start @
$210Pr.WA23-0505
Black E-Series Side
bars start @
Great Price
on Westin
Bars!
3rd Generation side bars offer style and
functionality! Direct bolt on design all
Hardware is included.
KE861125 LEDTailgate Spoiler $299
5-Function
LED Tailgate
Spoiler
These Anzo tailgate spoiler LED light bars mount on your
truck’s tailgate and provide super-bright LED lighting for
brake, turn signal, or parking lights. Their 5-function design
allows you to use them for additional turn indicators, drive
lights, brake lights, and more.
SAVE
$55
SAVE
$75
SAVE
$30
UP
TO
These lights are a great addition to any off-road vehicle.
Choose from various bar lengths and three unique beam
patterns. Built strong to handle most terrain. Solid housing
construction with deep heat sinks to dissipate heat and a
powerful, dual row of LED bulbs. Bars are equipped with
stainless steel mounting brackets, allowing for versatile
installation. Outstanding light output for a fraction of most
competitors.
HIMBD12F 8”LED FLOOD LIGHT $149
HIMBD24F 14”LED FLOOD LIGHT $275
HIMBD84C 26”LED COMBO LIGHT $899
LED Light Bar Turn night into day with the
flip of a switch!
8”&14”
ChoosefromSpotorFlood
HIHLED LED Light Bar Relay Harness $29.95
KE663000 1.5”- 2.5”Keys - GM P/U 88-07 4WD $239
KE663050 2.5”Keys - GM HD P/U 01-10 $239
ReadyLift torsion keys are designed to grab the “FLAT” of the
torsion bar for a tighter, sturdier fit. CNC machined adjuster
bolt pockets and 10.9 grade metric hardware allow for proper
bolt seating, ensuring an accurate and safe adjustment. Only
ReadyLift torsion keys are forged, making them 25% stronger
than OEM and designed to last the life of your vehicle.
Forged
Torsion Key
SAVE
$25was $264 • Now $239
KE661090 2”Coil Spacers - Dodge Ram 94-01 $239
Provides up to 2” of lift for
clearance to add up to 35”
wheels and tires.
Coil
Spacers
KE662059 2”Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-13 $239
KE663085 2.25”Strut Extension GM P/U 07-14 $239
• Keep Your Factory Ride
• Will never wear, break or fail
• Toughest finish
• Safest way to mild lift
• Does not require permanent modifications
• No Cutting or Drilling Required
• CNC Machined from aluminum
• Will align back to factory specifications
• No spring compression required
• Installs in about 1-2 hours
Strut
Extension
Westin Mail-In
Rebate
$35
Tailgate Light BarTailgate Light Bar
2”Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-132”Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-13 $239$239
27. 1111
Air & FuelAir & Fuel
Big Summer Savings
ED1532 2009-10 5.7L HEMI $7695
Does your
5.7 HEMI need
more power?
All Edelbrock E-Force supercharger kits feature Eaton’s
Gen VI Twin Vortices Series TVS rotor group - the same
internals used on the new Corvette ZR-1. The most efficient
supercharger on the market for the popular Chrysler 5.7L
and 6.1L HEMI engines.
506 HP & 501 TQ
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger
systems deliver excellent horsepower
and torque in a complete, street-legal
kit that fits under the factory hood. The
core of each system is the Eaton Gen
VI 2300 TVS® Supercharger rotating
assembly. Eaton’s assembly features a
four lobe design with 160° of twist for
maximum flow, minimum temperature
rise and quiet operation for excellent
drivability.
SpecialFeatures:
• Bolt-oninstall-fitsunderstockhood
• Everythingfitsrightoutofthebox
• Eaton®2300TVSRotorassembly
• Selfcontainedoilsystem
• ElectronicPCMprogrammingmodule
• HighFlowMassAirFlowSensor(MAFS)
• Littletonodecreaseinfueleconomy
• Individualrunnersformaximumtorque
SAVE
NOW!
SAVE
NOW!ED1578 2007-12 4.8 & 5.3L GM $6995
Boost the
power in your
GM truck
Turn your truck into a true work horse! Towing and off-road
applications will see a tremendous benefit created from
the twelve inch long intake runners that are designed to
increase low end torque. You will also feel the boost in
horsepower throughout the entire RPM curve!
334 HP & 380 TQ
ED1588 2011-13 5.0L Mustang $6495
Supercharge
your 5.0L
Pony and stay
legal!
Instant, reliable and safe HP AND maximum low end torque
for your Mustang 5.0L. Edelbrock superchargers provide
the most power at the lowest amount of boost, resulting in
performance that is safe for a completely stock engine.
559 HP & 503 TQ
SAVE
NOW!
SAVE
NOW!ED1598 2010-13 CAMARO $7195
Take your
Camaro to the
next Level
This supercharger kit for the 2010-12 Camaro SS features
12Ó long intake runners for maximum low end torque. It’s
compact design fits under the stock hood and compliments
the clean look of the engine compartment.
599 HP & 547 TQ
ED1536 2005-10 6.1L HEMI $7395
Most efficient
supercharger
for your 6.1
HEMI
This complete Edelbrock E-Force supercharger system
includes everything you need to bolt it on under the hood,
including supercharger/manifold assembly, fuel injectors,
air-to-water intercooler and a handheld flash programmer
to properly tune the factory ECU for the added power.
556 HP & 501 TQ
SAVE
NOW!
$1,000
in Rebates!
Up
To
$500 US Mail In Rebate from Edelbrock on all Superchargers!
$500 CDN Rebate from PI on in-stock Superchargers only
Full details in Store.
Get all your E-Force questions answered by Edelbrock’s
Cary Redman at 87 Advance - see store for details!
SpecialFeatures:
PerformanceSeminaronEdelbrock
SuperchargersSeptember16!
28. 12
Chassis
Big Summer Savings
DN010102 2”x 50’-Tan $45
DN010108 2”x 50’- Black $48
DN010127 2”x 50’-Titanium $51
Tan Exhaust
Wrap
HT Silicone Coating
spray is highly
recommended
• Reduces Under Hood Temperature up to 50%!
• Increases Exhaust Flow
• Improves Horsepower
• Convenient Installation Guidelines
SAVE
$19
UP
TO
Spiro Pro 8mm
Ignition Wires
Available in Blue, Red and Black
TC74202 All SPIRO PRO Custom wires on sale! $20%
• Stainless Steel Spiro Wound Core •
ProBoot Low Profile Spark Plug Boot •
SAVE
20%
TO54505450 1.25”BilletWheel Adaptors $35
Billet Wheel
Adaptors
These can be used as spacers to move your existing wheels
out 1.25” or can be had with different bolt patterns allowing
you to adapt different wheels to your vehicle!
From
$35
SAVE
$15
UP
TO
PI15224 H4 XTREMEWHITE+ $71
XTREME WHITE
PLUS Headlight
Bulbs
The Xtreme White Series of bulbs have a cool white light
output that gives the driver better color recognition on
depth perception and better contrast than stock halogen
lamps. The blue top coat on this series of bulbs adds a slight
blue tint to a lamp with no loss of performance.
From
$71SAVE
$12
UP
TO
TU7127D As Cast 100 amp 1 or 3 wire $99
Original look
with up to date
performance
With an as cast finish and a gold zinc
pulley & fan, these alternators look
stock but have enough power to
support heavy electrical loads. SAVE
$37
TU7127ND Chrome 100amp 1-wire $125
Chrome that will
get you home
Like all Tuff Stuff products,
these 100% USA alternators are
smoothed, buffed, polished and
plated for the ultimate shine.
High quality internals keep your
battery charged.
SAVE
$36
VP16900 Manual Boost Controller $74
Manual Boost
Controller
A Manual Boost Controller is one of
the easiest and most cost effective
ways to squeeze more horsepower
and torque from your turbocharged
vehicle. Adjustment key included.
SAVE
$15
VP12800 2.5”Intercooler 18”x6.5”x3.25” $175
VP12810 2.5”Intercooler 22”x9”x3.25” $245
VP12815 3”Intercooler 25”x12”x3.5” $375
Air to Air
Intercooler
SAVE
$75
UP
TO
PT40011 COIL (1.5ohm) OIL-FILLED (BLACK) $35
PT40111 COIL (1.5ohm) EPOXY (BLACK) $39
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Ignition & Electrical
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30. 14
Air & Fuel
Big Summer Savings
SR9900 All Spectre Pro Fab Intakes
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31. 15
September Sale
5 Different Brands each week for 4 weeks
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Amount Purchased:
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35. Performance Directory
• Performance in Motion • 17
Diggers, Funnies, Gassers and Altereds
Author: Bob McClurg • 204 Softbound pages
• 200 Colour and 150 B/W photos
• SACT521 • $29.95
Just in time to coincide with our story on the ONDR,
Car Tech has released their book about the golden age of
drag racing in paperback
Featuring a forward by the legendary John Force. There
was a time in drag racing when creativity ran rampant, and
innovation was the name of the game. Every class had its
own rules, every car had its own look, every team had its
own agenda, and every driver had his own style.
From the 1960s through the 1970s, the sport grew and
changed dramatically, and it all happened in front of Bob
McClurg’s camera.
McClurg is an accomplished magazine writer and
photographer, but he’s best known for his drag racing
images of the 1960s and 1970s. His lens captured all of the
exciting action of the Roadsters, Gassers, Altereds, Top
Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro Stocks, and even the modern age of
nostalgia drag racing.
Follow each of the classes as they evolve, each year
bringing more speed and lower elapsed times. Follow
the exciting careers of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, Don
“the Snake” Prudhomme, “TV Tommy” Ivo, “Big John”
Mazmanian, and many more.
Now available in paperback for the first time, McClurg’s
best drag racing photos are brought together in one
volume—a book that is a necessary addition to any drag
racing fan’s library.•
DIGGERS, FUNNIES, GASSERS
and ALTEREDS
_REVIEW
See store for Seminar details and to save your seat!
Supercharger Seminar
Learn more about Edelbrock’s
E-Force Superchargers on Monday,
September 16, at 87 Advance Road.
36. 18 • Performance in Motion •
M
axim Lemoine, 21, likes to ride
BMX bikes and skateboards.
Like any other young man his
age looking to find his identity in this
world of high expectations, he might not
care now, but these days he’s a big deal.
As 2012 Drift Mania (DMCC) Pro-Am
Champ, Maxim is well on his way to
having a successful 2013 PRO season.
He would probably like you to know that
he is still the same kid who likes to ride
bikes and go around with a huge smile on
his face. Lately, he’s taken to having his
hair cut in a mullet, to which his English-
speaking friends stated, “Business in the
front/Party in the back,” just like his
Chevy S10 pickup truck.
Pickup trucks have always been man’s
best vehicular companion. Everyone knows
how useful and how enjoyable it can be
to drive a pickup and customize it to suit
particular needs. From lifted monster
trucks to slammed-down mini-trucks,
pickups have saved some of the automakers
from going completely bankrupt. As the
most accessorized vehicles out there today,
they keep our performance aftermarket
industry thriving.
A product of great parenting, Maxim’s
parents took him to racing events such as
drag racing, mud drags, stock car racing,
Grand Prix Trois-Rivieres, and boat racing
at Valleyfield Regatta. All of which had
shaped the young man to become a tire-
slayer at just 21 years old.
Although not a competitive extreme
sportsman, Maxim is an avid skateboarder
and BMX rider, all of which give him
an adrenaline-fed natural instinct for
winning. In 2012, he captured the DMCC
Pro-Am Championship title, and at this
time of writing, he is the current points
Story & Photos by Jover Papag • Action Photos by Jeremy Alan Glover
MAX
37. • Performance in Motion • 19
BusIness in the Front-Party in the Back
38. 20 • Performance in Motion •
leader in the Pro DMCC Championship.
Impressing peers and fans alike, he
cites Patrick Cyr as a great influence to
his program, the two competitors are
#teamfriendship, often seen hanging out
and sharing laughs both in and outside
the racetrack. The senior Pat Cyr found
instant rapport and took well to the then-
unknown Maxim Lemoine in 2011 when
Max had cut his teeth in competition and
took several podiums on his run to a Pro-
Am championship.
Why would anyone ever decide to use
a pickup truck as a competition vehicle?
To Maxim, he didn’t really have a choice
at the time, as this Chevy S10 was his
only automobile. Early on, he worked in a
cramped garage with barely enough room
to work on one side at a time. Through
hard work and perseverance he earned
enough money by working at a speed shop
in Quebec City where he hashed out a plan
to put in the best motor available – a LSX
454 from GM Performance. For those who
don’t know, this is essentially a modern
21st century 454, utilizing a tall-deck LSX
Bowtie Block and occupying the same
space of a LS motor. With a forged rotating
assembly and six bolt heads that hold down
over 600 ponies, you cannot miss hearing
this engine. The custom 5-inch exhaust
terminates right behind the cab just below
ear-level. To say this truck is loud is like
saying all the heavy metal bands in the
world playing at the same time with like
600 amplifiers in the same venue would be
loud. To those who are easily afraid, we like
to say, – hide your kids and cover their ears.
What you don’t see is the development
that Maxim and his best pal, JP have
put into the fabrication of this seriously
competitive S10 Pickup. From the custom
fabricated dashboard with AutoMeter
gauges, fuse panel and switches, to the roll
cage and the custom-welded frame, this
truck is a monster on its own. Putting
the power to the pavement is achieved
with QA1 Proma Star coilovers from
strengthened and boxed suspension pickup
points. When more traction is needed,
Maxim uses weights to ballast the rear
Max sliding with his idol & friend Pat Cyr
39. • Performance in Motion • 21
TECH SPECS
1999 Chevrolet S10 Pickup
Owner: Maxim Lemoine
2012 Drift Mania (DMCC) Pro-Am Champ
ENGINE:
• GM Performance Parts tall-deck LSX 454
• Forged rotating assembly
• 6-bolt cylinder heads deep breathing
• GM Performance Parts LSX/LS7 4-bbl manifold
• Holley 4150 Street Avenger 870 CFM 4 barrel carb
• MSD 6LS 2 igntion
• Headman Hustler Headers with 1-¾ primary tubes
• Estimated horsepower: 600+HP
CHASSIS and SUSPENSION:
• Spot-welded frame and chassis
• Fabrication by Maxim and JP
• Partly boxed & reinforced suspension pickup points
• QA1 front and rear custom coilovers with QA1 Proma
Star double adjustable shocks
DRIVETRAIN:
• TKO 600 Transmission
• Welded rear-end with 3.42:1 gears
• Procomp Series 52 steel wheels with 225/45/17 front
and 255/45/17 rear
INTERIOR:
• Custom steel dash
• AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges
• Custom side-brake handle
• Sparco Sprint 5 seats
• Sparco steering wheel
• Custom switch and fuse panels
• Safety roll cage custom built by Maxim and JP at
Lloyd Transport
EXTERIOR:
• 2-tone red and black paint and bodywork done by
Leblanc Autocentre
SPECIAL THANKS:
KSK Drift Team, Family and Friends especially:
JP, Matjul, ced, Camille, Oliwood and Pakbo
suspension for more traction. Contrary to what most people
think, drifting is as much traction as it is losing traction. You
must go sideways, but you must also propel forward and leave
your competitor in a huge plume of tire smoke to win. This
humble truck subtly hides a few secrets up its sleeve and often
leaves losing competitors in its wake, wondering where they can
gain on Maxim and his trusty Chevy.
For every normal enthusiast, there’s always a rare outlier
– someone who has to go completely against the grain. For
Drift Mania Drifting Championship (DMCC) driver, Maxim
Lemoine, he couldn’t have picked a better ride. In a sea of
imports – some of which are running modern domestic V8
power, Maxim’s truck definitely sticks out and makes a bold
statement, while obliterating rubber in a very dramatic way.
Really, what’s not to like? •
Bro, do you even lift?
Nice & Tidy Dash
Legendary LSX 454
40. 22 • Performance in Motion •
About the Photographer:
All the drifting photos of Maxim’s truck
were taken by Jeremy Alan Glover, based
out of Montreal. See more of Jeremy’s
awesome work at: jagimaging.com.
About the Author:
When Jover Papag’s not drifting his
F20C-powered AE86, he’s handling social
media for Performance Improvements. Give
us a like on facebook.com/PIspeedshops
#TruckTuesday
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42. 24 • Performance in Motion •
Story by Bob McJannett • Photos: Jim Madigan
_ONDR
If you have been around drag racing in
Southern Ontario for a while, you
experienced it during what is now referred
to as the golden years. Years when, if you
went to the track, you never knew just
what you might see. No matter if you were
at Cayuga, St. Thomas, or Niagara, the
numbers and types of cars were amazing.
Racers from that era built their cars
to suit themselves, as well as the rule
book. Those were the days before big
money sponsors and cloned cars. In those
days, all cars did not look alike, with the
only difference being the colour and the
lettering. NHRA referred to that era as
“Ingenuity in Action.”
If those days appeal to you, you can relive
them right here at St. Thomas Raceway in
Sparta, Ontario. St. Thomas was opened
over 50 years ago by Bob and Helen
Harvey and was for years run by the family.
Unfortunately, the Harveys have passed
away, but the track is still operating.
There have been a few name changes
originally St. Thomas Dragway then
London Motorsports Park, and now St.
Thomas Raceway, but the venue remains
one of the nicest places to see races. The
track features pits with grass, trees and a
wonderful family attitude, plus good food
at the concessions. Racing today closely
matches those days in the 60s especially
when the ONDR show is in town.
43. • Performance in Motion • 25
The ONDR (Ontario Nostalgia Drag
Racers) was started in 2002 by Rick
Proctor who, while sitting in the stands at
St. Thomas, wondered why all the old style
cars in the area were running against all
the new cars. Rick felt there were enough
cars from 1974 back that would make a
fun oriented nostalgia drag club. Shortly
after that, the ONDR was born. Rules
were created and classes set.
However, the first and most important
rule was to have fun. Eleven years later,
there are 300+ members all having fun,
while reliving the golden days of drag
racing.
Look over Jim Madigan’s photos from
their last event at St. Thomas and check
the web site for their next outing. What a
fun variety of cars, who says you can’t go
back? •
For more info on Rick Proctor and the
ONDR visit: www.fastpast.ca.
44. 26 • Performance in Motion •
For the last 33 years, the Antique and
Classic Boat Society - Toronto has held
one of the largest boat shows in Canada.
Each year, there is a feature boat builder
with as many of that particular genre on
display as possible. Over time famous
builders such as Ditchburn, Greavette,
Seabird, Chris Craft, and many others
have all been recognized.
For the last 21 years, the show has been
held at the Muskoka Wharf in scenic
Gravenhurst, Ontario. This is home
port for the Muskoka Steamship Fleet
consisting of the RMS Segwun, the SS
Wenonah ll and the SS Wanda lll.
This year’s event, held on July 6 took
a different turn, billed as “The Greatest
Race Boat Show in Canadian History.”
The 2013 event featured a wide variety
of racing water craft. Everything from
genuine antique wooden racers, to modern
fibreglass versions with a nice mix of
unlimited hydroplanes and sea fleas were
all on display.
The docks were filled with all types
of speed boats with a great turnout of
“Gentlemans Racers.” Certainly one of the
highlights was the freshly restored 64-year-
old Miss Canada lV, the varnish was barely
dry when it hit the water. Miss Canada
lV is powered by a 3,000 HP Rolls Royce
Griffin engine. At 34-feett-long, we are
talking impressive.
One of the other interesting parts of
the day was to watch these great boats
demonstrating their prowess on the water
on a closed course set up in front of the
boat docks, the sounds of power would
make your heart pound.
All in all, it was a great day. Hats off to
the ACBS for putting on an amazing show.
I can’t wait till next year. •
Story & Photos: Len Sly
_ACBS2013
The 42’ Team Apache, owned by Lorne Libel, was powered by not one, but two Entec 3151 blown big block engines.
One highlight of the show was the unveiling of Bob Genovese’s freshly restored 1948
Miss Canada IV Greavette, powered with a 12-cylinder Rolls Royce engine.
The greatest race boat show in Canadian history
45. Performance Directory
• Performance in Motion • 27
Ramblin Rose, 18’ homebuilt with a 400HP Chev V8 owned by
Randy Milligan.
The RMS Segwun and The SS Wenona ll wait to load
passengers going out for the lunch cruise.
How about 1,370 HP of GE Turbine power? Mark Nye’s “Squirt
2” had it.
There was an interesting display of early race outboard
engines
46. In addition to their Friday Night cruise at East Side Mario’s
on Argentia in Mississauga, the Mississauga Classic Car Club
combine with Skyway Jack’s Restaurant for two Sunday mornings
to bring you breakfast with the cars. This year’s events were held on
June 9 and July 14. The sun shone and lots of great cars turned out
for the good food, music and just plain fun.
Watch the MCCC web site for your next chance to have an
excellent breakfast and to see some great cars. •
Mississauga Classic Car Morning
www.mississaugaclassiccarclub.com
www.skywayjacks.com
47.
48. 30 • Performance in Motion •
A
fter so many journeys down the road, drivers and passengers
alike develop a unique way of communicating. Some refer to
it as The Code, which is only shared with those who know
the secret handshake, while others treat it like a trip to Vegas—what
happens in the garage, stays in the garage.
Whether broadcast at full volume or as quietly as a group of angry
mimes, a driver or passenger’s message won’t mean anything if you
can’t crack the code. We’ve eliminated the need to call in MacGyver,
interpretive dancers or the dudes from Counting Cars by creating
this handy decoder.
“I’ll be done in ten minutes.”
This is when many people discover that their loved one is a time
lord. What the speaker thinks is only ten minutes can turn out to
be hours or days. Unfortunately, those not inside the TARDIS (or
the garage or the walk-in closet) know exactly how much time has
passed and must use a bullhorn or cut the power supply to get said
time lord’s attention.
“It was on sale.”
If you have yet to understand the importance of reacting to this
statement with praise and admiration instead of suspicion, you have
a dark and lonely future ahead of you.
“It came that way.”
This sentence—usually uttered at a cruise night or other vehicle-
gawking event by a chap who claims
the Mustang engine in his Honda
Civic is stock—should not be taken as
an invitation to share your knowledge
of how a particular make and model
left the factory floor.
For some car nuts, all they have left is their belief. What you can do
is point them in the right direction if they need parts or service for
their unique-yet-stock automobile.
“It only needs a bit of work.”
If this is said while a driver is acting like a young owner of an Official
Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air
Rifle, you have a lost cause on your hands. If, by chance, you are able
to inspect the vehicle before purchase, take a magnet with you to
help determine how much of the ride’s body is still metal.
“Think of it as an investment.”
And this last statement is the one that rings true for most of us.
The time spent fixing up, souping up or simply driving around in
the cars we love is an investment that pays off. Maybe it won’t be in
copious amounts of cash, but it will be in overall enjoyment. There’s
something magical that happens when the engine purrs, the road
beckons and there’s still fuel in the tank.
Heck, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a driver proudly and
excitedly explain how he or she fixed that faulty whatchamacallit or
grinding doohickey, I’d have that beach house in Belize.
In the meantime, we can use our road-worthy common sense
whenever those “code phrases” are uttered.
Enjoy the ride•
Dashboard Confessional
Decoding what drivers and passengers are really saying
• Image Credit: Ryan McMartin •
About the Author: Bonnie Staring is a comedic triple-threat (writer, performer, coupon user), and she
appreciates the road of life a lot more than she might let on. Bonnie has plans to master social media one day,
right after she learns how to machine rotors. www.bonniestaring.com