Robert (Bob) Beer
Competitor / Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

Motto “Careless Wheels”

Bob did most of his racing on dirt tracks in the 1960 and ‘70's. He raced at many of the PEI tracks: Montague, Covehead, Freetown, Charlottetown Speedway and Raceway Park.
He raced a few occasions at the old Shediac track in NB and Harve Boucher track in NS.
Bob was what stock car racing was all about, the crashes, the bangs, feuds, the many stories, checkered flags, trophies, but most of all he thrilled the fans.
He occasionally used parts from the parking lot, but replaced them.
With Bob and his #6 it was “Love him or Hate him”.
Bob won 3 Season Championships, one in his bright orange Dodge half ton truck at Charlottetown Speedway. He had many triple wins.
Bob liked to start at the back and charge to the front.
Bob raced to win every time out!

Raymond Birt
Competitor / Go Kart / Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

“Flamin Raymond”

In “Ray’s Office” there is a collection of trophies, medals and awards that bears witness to, “A race well run - a game well played”. The collection as a whole tells the story of Ray’s commitment to, support for and promotion of motor sport racing.
Fresh from Prince of Wales College Ray immersed himself in all things mechanical.
In the early 1960's Go Kart racing was introduced to the Island. What began as a hobby for Ray, soon became a career of motor sport racing that spanned some 40 years. In Kart he also received honours and awards in all Maritime Provinces.
Mid 60's Ray started in Stock car racing.
He choose #47 and it remained to the end.
He competed at all 6 tracks across PEI.
He was also Drag Racing and picked up wins.
In 2002 Ray retired from racing.

Jack Canfield
Competitor/Motorcycle/Car and Builder
Inducted November 15, 2008

Jack was both a racer and an organizer.
Racing bikes was his life long passion.
He started racing at age 14.
Some of the Bikes he raced: 1945 Harley in a Norton Chassis, 1959 Matchless 250,BSA Gold Star 500, his Suzuki 250 home-modified bike, 250 Ducati, 500 Suzuki,
2 – 1974 Kawasaki 400 triples, 750 Honda, Honda NS400, mid 1980’s Honda Interceptor and a Benelli.
Jack’s race cars were a formula V open top, a Datsun 510 and an Omni Hatchback.
Jack headed up the construction of Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, NS. – The first lap on the track was rode by Jack on a race bike.
Jack had many victories but his most impressive were the wins at Mosport Park Ontario, Daytona International Raceway Florida and Briar Motorsport Park New Hamshire.
In 2004, one year after Jack passed away he was inducted into The Canadian Motorsports Hall Of Fame in Toronto.

Earl & Jean Chapman
Antique
Inducted November 15, 2008

The Chapmans were about the best known and respected family listed in the NB Antique Auto Club.
Their Charter Member # was 25. Earl & Jean had a top record of Participation in tours and events.
Their collection of cars started in 1948. Earl’s first car was a 1929 Willys Coupe. Others that followed were a 1926 Chev Sedan, 1927 Model T Tudor Coach, 1928
Chev Sedan, 1930 Model A Ford Coupe, 1936 Plymouth,1930 Dodge, 1936 Chevrolet Sedan, 1942 Plymouth Coupe, 1932 Chev Coach, 1948 Plymouth Sedan.
On a trip through Bangor Maine they found a real nice 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe for sale and they bought it on the spot. Over the years this car was in
countless shows and tours.
Other cars they owned and restored were a 1920 Model T Doctor’s Coupe, 1920 Model T Runabout and a real sharp 1931 Model A Ford that had side mounts and trunk.
Earl’s mechanic certificate number was 828.

John Chisholm
Promoter/Builder Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

John graduated from University in 1967.
He had a dream to build a superior racing facility in his home town and that he did, Riverside Speedway in James River.
The first green flag waved for Stock Car racing in 1969.
John started racing himself in 1972 until 1978.
John drove cars built by Holman Moody, Bobby Allison and Ed Howe.
In 1972 he raced at Ontario’s Cayuga International Speedway in the first Export “A” NASCAR race.
1975 he had one of the Export “A” Series races at Riverside.
For this race he brought in the Daytona winner, Benny Parsons, to drive his ‘72 Chevelle.
John was a dominate driver in the modified class.
In 1989 he sold the track, only to buy it back in 2005 to put it back on the racing map. The reconstruction created a state-of-the-art facility.
The facility hosts such events as the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.
What John has done for Maritime Stock Car Racing is unbelievable.

Greater Moncton Street Rods
Club
Inducted November 15, 2008

In 1983 the Greater Moncton Street Rods (GMSR) was formed by 25 automotive enthusiast families. As a not-for-profit organization, they have held many successful car shows. Their first car show, Fun Run, drew 12 entries. The long running series grew in popularity and size.
In 1994 with co-sponsor, the city of Moncton, they hosted the Canadian Street Rod Nationals, known as Canats 94. This was the largest and most successful car show in Atlantic Canada at that time. It brought cars from all over Canada and parts of the USA. Through this, the Club received well-deserved national and international recognition.
In 2000, GMSR created the Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza. A committee of seven members spearheaded the planning of this event that has grown by 2008 to the largest automotive event in Canada. Almost 1800 participants and estimated 140,000 people for the week-end event..
The GMSR generously support many children’s charities and countless others.
- 2006 award for Excellence & Innovation in Tourism.
- 2007 award as Canada’s Top Tourist Event.
- A 5 year commitment to totally revamp and install a radical state-of-the-art play park at Centennial Park.
The GMSR’s has proven that not only can motor sports be a fun sport but can also help fund many worth while programs in the community as well as provide entertainment for many people

Lewis Kelly Jr.
Competitor / Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

Junior Kelly of Lower Sackville, NS started his racing career in 1963 on the dirt oval of Green Acres Raceway. He didn’t even have a drivers license.
His first race car was a 1949 Chev., Number 13.
In 1979 he won both half’s of the Twin 50's at Atlantic Speedway.
Junior was one of the driver’s in the inaugural MASCAR event at Riverside Speedway, May 22, 1983.
1984 Junior finished second in the MASCAR points championship.
1985 he was point Champion.
May 29, 1988 Junior was the big winner, in front of a crowd of 4000, at Scotia Speedworld on its grand opening weekend.
Junior and his team added a touch of class to Nova Scotia stock car racing scene. He would show his car in several car shows to promote stock car racing and his sponsors.

Scott Kelly
Competitor / Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

Scott Kelly’s racing career started in 1988.
He raced three years in Street Stock and three years in the open wheel division.
In 1994 Scott moved to Late Model/Pro Stock and won the MASCAR Rookie
Of The Year.
1995 he finished second in the MASCAR points.
1996 Scott finished third in the prestigious Oxford 250 in Maine, USA.
In 1998 he won the inaugural International Pro Stock Challenge title.
In May, 1999 Scott Kelly lost his hard fought battle to cancer.
Scott Kelly will long be remembered in Racing Circles.

Gordon (Boo) King
Competitor / Drag Racing
Inducted November 15, 2008

Boo King Racing - home of the “Nuclear Banana”
Boo King is one of those individuals who eat, sleep and breathes drag racing.
There isn’t a too fast in his vocabulary.
Bought his first car at age 16. A 2 door, 1957 Chev..
Installed a 396 cu. in. engine and 4-speed transmission.
Went Drag Racing at the old Blissfield Airstrip. Won his Class with a time of 12.9 sec.. He was hooked.
In early ‘80's thought Bikes would be faster. Bought a Suzuki. On Bikes he was a winner, claiming 3 or 4 Championships. He raced tracks from Ontario to Maryland, USA.
He wanted a car with a Chrome Molley frame so bought Steve Carrier’s ‘68 Camaro. Had it ready for 2003.
His thought’s were that the bright yellow Camaro looked like a very fast banana thus the name “The Nuclear Banana”.
It is Canada’s Fastest Street Driven Car.
Boo plans to race until he can’t shift anymore.

Frank Moore
Competitor/Stock Car
Inducted November 15, 2008

Frank started racing at the Airport Raceway in 1966.
Aug. 19, 1968 at the Airport Raceway Frank won three of the Modified races, the Preliminary ,Trophy Dash and the Feature.
May 26, 1968 Opening day at Brookside Speedway Frank made a dazzling appearance at the track in his Classy Red Mustang.
He was the Late Model Modified Champion at Brookside Speedway in 1968, registering 36 points at the season final race card.
1982 & ‘83 he was the Bomber Division Champion at Hammond River Raceway.
In 1984 he was runner-up.
Frank won 25 Feature races in those three years.
Frank also raced at Danny’s Speedbowl, River Glade Speedway and Miramichi Speedway.
In 2006 Frank received the Hughie York “ Dedication to the Sport Award” from New Brunswick International Speedway.

Eugene Pettipas
Competitor/Various Motor Sports/Builder, Promoter
Inducted November 15, 2008

Eugene started his racing career in 1969 in Drag Racing, had multiple class wins.
1970 his first foray in road racing with’69 Corvette.
1981 -82 Raced Go-Karts with Atlantic Motorsport Karting Association, Shubenacadie, NS.
1989 purchased his 2nd 1969 Corvette. The following nine years he was a fixture in Canadian historic road racing with many class wins. Also a regular in Maritime road racing.
Highlights include GT-1 (V-8, closed wheel) Championship in’91.
1991-93 Eugene entered his thundering red Corvette in the Halifax Moosehead Grand Prix in the Dairy Queen-sponsored TRAC Tour with a crowd pleasing 2nd in GT-1and an overall in ‘91.
At the end of 1997 Eugene retired from competition.
1986-88 Eugene the Builder, Promoter constructed (with the help from many racers) Maitland International Raceway. He was Owner, President and race day Director of Competition until sold in ‘88.
1991-92 Track President, Atlantic Motorsport Park.
He sponsored many well-known racers and series/organizations through his businesses, Heritage Cedar Homes and Dairy Queen.
He has sponsored and followed his sons, Aaron and Leigh, through their racing career and the Pettipas Racing Team (PRT).