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2007 INDUCTEES
Terry Clattenburg
Competitor / Stock Car Racing
Inducted November 17, 2007

Terry started his motor sports career in 1965. It included Drag Racing, Off-Road Competition and all kinds of Stock Car Racing.

CHAMPIONSHIPS:
- Drag Racing 1968, 1969.
- Sportsman Stock Car Racing 1970
- Maritime Honda Series Championship for Road Racing 1978.
- Four MASCAR Point Championships 1986, ’89, ’90, ‘91
- Won the Moosehead Grand Prix in Halifax 3 times 1991, ’92, ’93.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donald McNally
Competitor / Drag Racing
Inducted November 17, 2007

Don started his drag racing about 1961, First with his 1961 BelAir Chevy refitted familycar then with prepared race cars.

To name a few of his race cars:
- 34 Chev Sedan – Street Rod
- 55 Chev BelAir
- 49 Anglia with a 327 engine
- 29 Ford Roadster, named “Twister”, with full house 350 cu. In. engine
- 77 Vega

His home track was Pennfield Dragway, here he won many Eliminators and Championships. He ran, very competitively, at PEI, Sackville NS, Naiperville Ont, Winterport and Oxford Maine, Epping New Hampshire and many others.
The Roadster and Vega competed in Speed Sport Auto Shows in Nfld, NS, NB, Montreal and other shows, both cars won Best Competition Car in the Northeast Division for the year. He is owner, operator of Dons Performance Center. Don has built many motors for most Motor Sport type vehicles.

 

 

 

Ray & Clarence Foster
Father & Son - Antique / Collector
Inducted November 17, 2007

Founding members of the New Brunswick Antique Auto Club.
Life members of the PEI Antique Car Club since 1972.
Life members of the Island Vintage Cruisers of PEI
Founders of Spoke Wheel Car Museum, Dunstaffnage, PEI
Have private collection of 50 Automobiles, dating from 1916 – 1970.
Both they and their wives did the Coast to Coast Canada Tour:
(Ray and Edna took part in 1975 / Clarence and Doreen took part in 2000)
Ray is a member of the Pre-Forty Registry of the Maritimes.
Clarence built and operated East River Speedway 1986 – 1989
Clarence raced Sportsman Stockcar on his and other tracks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lester McKay
Antique / Collector
Inducted November 17, 2007

Lester collects and restores antique cars.
He buys them and fixes them up himself. He has owned at least 42 vehicles since 1948 when his Dad bought him his first car. He restored a couple of travel trailers.
He was the first Pennfield Region director for the New Brunswick Antique Autos Club. He served from Oct. 1966 – Oct. 1968. In 2001 he and his wife, Millie, became life members. In 1997 they organized their first Old Iron and Antique
Car Show. This continued until 2006.
1965 Lester and fellow antique car enthusiast, Peter Stewart, were the first to open the Pennfield Drag Strip. In 1967, Lester in his 1926 Model T and Stewart in his 1930 Model A organized a group of antique cars and drivers to attend the Centennial Year Celebrations in Fredericton.
In 2000 Lester participated in the 2000 Millenium Cross Canada tour with his 1954 (honeymoon) Murcury, towing a 1952 Snapping Turtle trailor (a distance of 14,049 miles over 2½ months).
Over the past 40 years Lester has been involved in Car Shows throughout the Maritimes and Maine. He and his wife still host Annual meetings and Bar-B-Q’s for the Passamaquoddy Region NBAAC.

 

 

 

Gerald "Bear" Davis
Competitor / Motocross
Inducted November 17, 2007

- 1970 started his career in Motocross
- He won the second race he was in.
- 1971 won his first championship.
- Won Canadian/American challenge race.
- Won Eastern Canadian Championship in Toronto.
- 1972 won Atlantic Region Championship.
- 1973 invited to work in the shop of Husquvana in Toronto and raced their Bikes.
- Rode dirt bike for filming of TV commercial in Brookvale, PEI  (on his honeymoon).
- 1974 Trained with Seppo Markinen and Jorma Rautinen of Finland. Trained with Canadian Champion Ron Keay’s.
- He raced Ontario, Quebec and northern USA.
- 1976, ’77, ’78 raced Can-Am in Atlantic Region –
won the 125 and 250cc Pro Championship.
- 1978 Retired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arnold Hoar
Competitor / Various Motot Sports Categories
Inducted November 17, 2007

- 1960 won the Canadian EU-1 Class power boats championship, Rexton, NB.
- 1962 – 1975 won various Maritime Championships in car rallying, slaloms, and auto crossing.
- He tried cart, snowmobile and stockcar racing.
- 1967 he and Don Horne entered the Shell 4000 car rally from Vancover to Montreal.
- 1968 the Shell 4000 from Calgary to Halifax.
- 1977, ’78, ’79 won “B” class (4 cylinders) in Molyslip Endurance Series for Canada. Also the “A” class (8 cylinders) with his 4 cylinder Datsun.
- 1977, ’78 drove a stock Honda Civic in the Honda-Michelin Series.
- 1980 finished 20th out of 200 cars in the World Endurance race in Sarnia, Quebec. (one driver lasts as long as he can stay awake, he lasted 56 hours).
- After all this he went as crew for his son Glen where they raced in Canada, USA and Russia.
- He continued racing his GT2 Datsun at Shubenacadie, winning 2 Maritime Championships.
- 2006 with navigator, Greg Turner, he entered the 2500km Targa Rally in Nfld. He totaled his car the first day. However not to give-up, with much help and parts, back they went in 2007. This time they finished the 5 day rally, 2nd in their class.

Who knows what next he will do!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry "Jer Bear" Lawrence
Builder / Media
Inducted November 17, 2007

The voice behind the Mic!
- He spent a lifetime entertaining Maritime Motor Sports Fans.
- He became a paraplegic at age 11 due to Polio.
- 1959 his media career began with CJCH Radio.
- 1964 first on air show, over the years on CJCH, CHNS and CHFX.
- 1995 retired from radio.
- 1974 entered politics winning a seat as Alderman for Halifax.
- 1978 elected to NS Legislature.
- Instrumental in implementing parking for the Handicapped.
- Early 1950 became hooked on racing.
- Founder and first President of the Atlantic Motorsport Karters Association
- Member of the Halifax Antique Car Club, honorary member of many other car clubs.
- Organized annual Soap Box Derby races in Halifax/Dartmouth.
- Tracks Jerry was behind the mic and in promotions – Drag City, Atlantic, Riverside, Onslow, Scotia Speedworld, Moosehead, Centre for Speed and the MASCAR Tour.

Honors he received for his many contributions to society:
- 1975 Eric Spicer Award as Halifax/Dartmouth’s most outstanding citizen.
- 1976 Vanier Award as one of five outstanding young Canadians.
- 1980 Stairs Award as NS’s most outstanding paraplegic.
- 1988 Good Skate Award from the Ice Capades for outstanding community involvement.
- 1995 Canada Medal by the Governor General of Canada for outstanding volunteer work in the community.
- Honorary member of the International Firefighters Union and countless other charities.
- 2001 Jerry was inducted into the Canadian Radio Hall Of Fame.

Extraordinary!! A Friend To Everyone!

 

 

Adelard Cormier
Competitor / Stock Car Racing
Inducted November 17, 2007

Adelard is a Champion!

- At River Glade Speedway he holds the record of Most Feature Wins in one season, 9.
- 3 Spring Championships 1971, ’72, ‘74
- 3 Mid-Season Championships 1971, ’73, ‘76
- 3 Autumn Championships 1971, ’72, ‘76
- 5 Eastern 75’s 1970, ’71, ’72, ’73, ‘76
- 2 Internationals 1967, ‘73
- 4 Point Championships 1971, ’72, ’73, ‘76
- He won Point Championships at McEwens and Brookside

When he counts his over 150 Trophies he expects he has won over 200 races.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moncton Speed and Custom Club Inc.
Club
Inducted November 17, 2007

In 1962 people interested in forming a car club met in Moncton and formed the Moncton  Speed and Custom Club (MSCC). Members met once a week. They organized drag racing in the local area. In 1963 the club was granted use of the World War ll airstrip in Scoudouc, owned by the Dept. of National Defense.  The
Kiwanis Club of Moncton Ltd. agreed to be their sponsor and the MSCC was sanctioned by the Nation Hot Rod Association and able to get insurance. The MSCC became incorporated as a non profit organization.

The first race was July 1st, 1963. They held 7 meets that year using a flagman a nd single lane electronically timed runs. Their 1st years attendance was estimated at 20,000.
In 1964 they purchased a Chrondek Duel Lane Timing System and a Christmas
Tree starting system. In 1964 they had 14 races with an estimated 40,000 spectators.
Over the years they hosted drag racers from all over the Eastern USA and Canada.
In 1965, April 30-May 1 they held the first car show at Moncton Stadium. It became an annual event at different venues in the city. They also held shows in Saint John. They offered free Safety Inspections to the public at a local car dealership. In 1968 the NB Development Corp turned down their request to use the runway. The members then worked at dragstrips in Pennfield NB and Lower Sackville NS using the Chrondek Timing Equipment for several years.
With the City Police they conducted several days of  timed runs on English Drive with competition keen, records broken and friendships formed that are still strong today.

 

 

 

 

Don McCabe
Builder / Promoter, Snowmobiling
Inducted November 17, 2007

Don McCabe, NB’s Godfather of Snowmobiling!
Born in Hoghton Centre Ontario, son of a Tobacco farmer.
Moved to the Maritimes over 50 years ago.
Worked as project manager in the construction industry on major landmarks as the Dumont Hospital, the IWK, numerous schools, bridges and the just completed Molson Brewery.
For a pastime in the winter Don took up snowmobiling. Story has it that he has had a snowmobile for over 38 years. Years before any trails were marked or signed he was out clearing many of the trails we enjoy today.
In the early 80’s Don along with friends were grooming trails with an alpine snowmobile and home made drag.
Don’s garage in Rosevale was the first gathering point for what was to become the largest snowmobile club in Atlantic Canada, The South Eastern New Brunswick Snowmobilers Association. Under his guidance trails were cleared and signed &
bridges and shelters constructed.
He has participated and organized most every club function one can imagine and with his determination he continues to be a driving force behind the Association today. He knows every road, trail, brook and rabbit path on CaledoniaMountain.

2006 INDUCTEES

  Ken Brace
Official Flagman / Stock Car Racing
Inducted November 18, 2006

Ken entered the sport of Stockcar Racing as a driver. He raced at the Horse Race Track in Dieppe, a track in Prince Edward Island and at River Glade Speedway.

In 1966, Ken became the Official flagman at River Glade Speedway. He also flagged at tracks in Nova Scotia and other tracks in New Brunswick.

He flagged snowmobile races as well. Ken retired at the end of the 2004 season. He was a devoted official for Motorsports.

 

 

 

Walter Brooks
Competitor / Drag Racing
Inducted November 18, 2006

Walter picked up many wins in the early 1960's.

He was a member of the Moncton Speed and Custom Club. As a member of the club, he helped prepare the Scoudouc Airstrip for Drag Racing in 1963.

Headlines in 1964 read "Walter Brooks Breaks Scoudouc Speed Record." He did this in his famous 440 horse-powered Henry J.

Walter could also win in his 404 powered '56 Ford and his 283 cu. in. 1964 Chevelle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James D'Arcy Jr.
Competitor / Drag Racing
Inducted November 18, 2006

- Began in 1962 at the New England Hot Rod Council in Sanford, Maine, USA
- in 1963 he was Class Winner at Lebanon Valley Dragway, New York

In 1964 he built his pride and joy, a 1938 Chevy Coupe, a car he still races with a few modifications.

Jim had many wins over the years. 1966 was a milestone, he was the winner in the A/Modified Production Class running 103.40 mph in 13.30 seconds at the Canadian Nationals at Mohawk Drag Strip in Deseronto, Ontario.

At the end of the 1971 seasonhe took some time off to devote to his family and business. 30 years later, he decided he would like to race again. So in 2002, with his son Brian at his side, they became a two-car D'Arcy Racing Team (Jim using his same '38 Chevy Coupe). In 2006 he could still produce best time.

He said over the last 44 years there has been a lot of changes in Drag Racing and the driver.

 

Caleb Dunn
Competitor / Stockcar Racing
Inducted November 18, 2006

"Dunn's the name and Racing's the Game"

He competed in stockcar races throughout the Maritimes, Eastern USA, Florida and Ontario from 1951 through 1989. He drove his stockcars to win! Over the years he won honor after honor and trophy after trophy. He satarted his career on dirt tracks but easily adapted to asphalt. The car number that most would associate with Caleb Dunn was #12. It would take pages to express what Caleb has done in Stockcar Racing. He had other interests as well such as hockey, softball and snowmobile races but stockcar racing was his passion.

In 2001 Caleb received another great honor - he was inducted to the Wall of Fame in Moncton, NB.

Scott Fraser
Competitor / Car Builder / Stockcar Racing
Inducted November 18, 2006

Scott began racing at age 16 in the Street Stock devision. He moved up to Open-Wheel Modified and the MASCAR Circuit. He went on to the Pro-Stock and ASA Circuit.

Scott's racing record of 16 years speaks volumes of his talent. Scott was a great ambassador for Canada and Maritime Motorsports. He built top-quality race cars at the Scott Fraser Racing Shop.

In 1999 he was named Nova Scotia Male Athlete of the Year.

Alton "Booie" Jackson
Antique Car Collector
Inducted November 18, 2006

The New Brunswick Antuque Club was born in Harvey Station on September 18, 1966, making this it's 40th year. Of the thirty-two enthusiasts in attendance, Alton Jackson was one of the elected officers for Publicity. His membership number was 8 and his list of cars (Hudson's) from 1936-1945 are too numerous to list (approximately 100). In the later years, among his collection were Antique Gasoline Engines and other Antuque makes of cars.

Cars were his life!

 

 

 

Alex Kilpatrick
Builder / Organizer
Inducted November 18, 2006

- 1972 Motorcycle Drag Racer
- 1973 Founding member of the CFB Gagetown Motorcycle Club
- 1984 Founding member of the Central New Brunswick Mustang Owners Club, Fredericton, NB
- 1985 Founded the Eastern Ontario Mustang Owners Club, Kingston, Ont.
- 1988 Founding member of the Eastern Division of the Performance Ford Club of Canada in Moncton, NB (now Ford Country Club 1989)
- 1994 Motorsports Marshall with CRCA and MMS in Ontario.
- Licensed member of Canadian Sports Club.
- 1995 Member of Professional Race Organization
- 2003 Treasurer for the St. Lawrence Auto Club, Kingston, Ont.
- Winner of C2 Class Solo II event

He owned some 46 cars that he maintained over the years. With these he participated in many parades, charity events, weddings and graduations.

 

Nickerson Family (Don, Norma, Barry, Glen)
Builders / Competitors in Karting
Inducted November 18, 2006

It all began one Saturday in 1984 when a friend brought a gas-powered race kart to the Natal Day soapbox car race. The next Saturday, they had bought a Margay Kart from Hubbard track owner, Winston Shatford.

Barry (16) raced it in the Senior Class and Glen (14) raced it in the Junior Class. Since then, they have had multiple Maritime and Club Championships and great success at the National level. Don and Norma became very much involved and were two of the founding members of the Atlantic Motorsports Karters Association. Norma was Treasurer and Don was Technical Director. Besides taking care of the money, Norma spoke at the driver's meetings to make sure things were organized. Don operated Don's Kart Pit Stop and made sure the racers had the parts they needed at the track. He has been called "Grand-Daddy of Atlantic Karting"

Since the early '80's, Karting has come a long way

 

Moncton Motor Sport Club Inc.
Organization / Promotion Motorsports
Inducted November 18, 2006

In 1963, the Moncton Motor Sport Club Inc. (MMSC) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in New Brunswick. The MMSC, through it's members, organize and participate in car-related events locally and throughout the Atlantic region. Their main interests are in races, rallies and slaloms but they have also been involved as host of the Speed Sport East Show since 1974.

Thay encourage membership to the club.

Shane Scott
Competitor / Bikes
Inducted November 18, 2006

Shane started racing bikes in 1977 at age twelve. Over the years he has done Motocross, Dirt Track, Ice Racing, Road Racing and Supermoto. He has won Championships in all of them. He keeps in shape during the winter by working-out in the gym, trail biking and snowmobiling.

At age 41, Shane won a Supermoto Middleweight National Title and placed second in the National Veterans Class for drivers 35 years and older in Toronto, Ontario.

His passion is speed!

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