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Born 1945 in Bedeque, PEI. He began his motorsports career in the PEI Stock Car Association at age 18. In 1967, he competed in the Modified Class with a 1967 Camaro at both Freetown Speedway and Charlottetown Speedway. He won the points championship. In 1969, he won the point championship at both as well as “Driver of the Year” and “Most Courteous Driver.” In 1970, he won 11 of 13 “Free For All Races” at Charlottetown Speedway. From the late 1960s through 1979, he was an active snowmobile racer, competing throughout the Maritimes on his 340z Artic Cat. He won many races. He achieved remarkable success in tractor pulling. He played an important role in helping establish the rulebook. In 1988, he was crowned “King of the Hill,” in 1989, “King of the Maritimes.” He accumulated numerous class victories and trophies while pulling with both his 4430 and 4459, until the early 1990s. Bert’s career spans nearly three decades and demonstrates excellence in competition as well as leadership and his remarkable versatility across multiple disciplines.