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The 2nd Annual 4 Wheeler Draw was held July 28, 2007 at the RIVERVIEW LIONS CLUB (701 Coverdale Rd., Riverview, NB)! (Click for details)

Our 2nd Annual Petty Autofest was held on June 9th!

Above is the 3rd place "Fan Favorite" 1973 Dodge Charger owned by Roger Lounsbury of the Glades.
The gorgeous sunny day brought out 41 entries to the 2nd Annual event.  The variety of entries was varied (check out pictures) In addition to the vehicles on display, spectators enjoyed a silent auction, Indoor/Outdoor flea market and BBQ put on for the "Relay for Life".

Ballots were placed for favorite entries.  Congratulations to 1st, 2nd and 3rd with the most votes - 3rd place went to the 1973 Dodge Charger (above) 2nd place went to Mike & Louise Kilbride of Moncton for their 1967 Chevy Van. 1st place went to Jim D'Arcy of Saint John for his 1938 Chev Coupe.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the day; our sponsors for the event; our volunteers and especially our entrants for the wonderful display and great turn-out...some as far away as Blacks Harbour! Please check out the great pictures in our gallery.

SEE THE PLAQUES FOR THE VERY FIRST 10 INDUCTEES INTO THE MMHF!:

»Half of the Inductee Plaques can be viewed in Moncton, New Brunswick at "MacDonald Pontiac Buick".

»The other half of the Inductee Plaques can be viewed at "Forbes Chevrolet" in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

NOVEMBER 2006 NEWS...

MMHF 1st Annual Induction Gala A Great Success!
(November 21, 2006) - The very 1st Annual Induction Gala was held on Saturday (November 18, 2006) at The Right Choice Catering in Moncton, NB.  The evening was kicked-off with a silent auction and roast beef dinner, followed by Special Guest Speaker, Ron Fellows, (via video tape) and then, a Video Presentation for the Inductees.

(front row from left to right) Don Nickerson, Glenn Nickerson, Norma Nickerson, Barry Nickerson and Ruth Jackson (on behalf of Alton Jackson)

(back row from left to right) Ken Brace, Alex Kilpatrick, Walter Brooks, Mike McCrea (on behalf of the Moncton Motor Sport Club), James D'Arcy Jr., Shane Scott, Caleb Dunn and Frank Fraser (on behalf of Scott Fraser)

MMHOF Annual Meeting Held October 20 (October 21, 2006) - The annual meeting for the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame was held Friday October 20 in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The 2006/2007 board members as well as committee chairs were elected. To view the results, click here.

Additionally, the MMHF is pleased to announce the availability of a NEW Lifetime Membership for just $300.

Inaugural Inductees Announced for Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame ELGIN, NB (October 18, 2006) - The names of the 10 inaugural inductees to the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame (MMHF) have been announced. The inductees were chosen by a committee that based their decision on nominations received. The inductions will take place November 18 in Moncton.

The 2006 inductees to the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame are (click here for more information):
Ken Brace
Walter Brooks
James D'Arcy Jr.
Caleb Dunn
Scott Fraser
Alton (Booie) Jackson
Alex Kilpatrick
Moncton Motor Sport Club
Nickerson Family (Don, Norma, Barry, Glenn)
Shane Scott

The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony will take place in Moncton at The Right Choice Catering on Saturday, November 18. Ticket availability is limited and include a reception, dinner and the awards ceremony; they are $75 each. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 and the induction ceremony at 7:30. For more information please call 1-866-355-8206.

Inaugural Autofest June 10

Many, many thanks to all those who contributed to the inaugural Autofest. There were 29 show entrees, great music and lots of spectators.

May 24, 2006 - The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Artistic Sphere Group, will host the inaugural Petty Autofest at Petitcodiac Arena on Saturday, June 10.

The show opens to the public at Noon and will include an art exhibition by local artists. Between 2 and 5, attendees and participants can tap their toes to the music of Ken Campbell and the Country Road Band. The event will also see a silent auction and door prizes.

Participants can register in advance by calling 506-756-8982. Set-up starts at 9 a.m.

Admission is a cash donation at the door. This event is a fundraiser for the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame.


MMHOF Gets Funding From NB Government

ELGIN, NB (2006 April 27) - Things are happening fast and furious for the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame - and about to start happening faster...They recently received a cheque for $5,000 from the Regional Development Corporation to pay for funding to hire a consultant to prepare start-up documents. Click here for the rest of the story.

New Logo - IT'S HERE
April 28, 2006 - Our new logo (top of this page) is being officially unveiled tonight at the fundraiser.

Inaugural Nominations Being Accepted

December 13, 2005 - The wheels are in motion to select the inaugural inductees to the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame (MMHOF). The organization's Nomination Committee has released the Nomination Form for 2006 considerations as inaugural members to the hallowed hall.
    

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