Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
/The Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame began with a couple of racers discussing historical information and spawning the idea of recognizing the many past personalities from Vancouver Island and their racing histories. The initial meeting was held on June 19, 1984 at the Rockett residence. Attending were (L-R) Ross Rockett, Bill Smith, Ted MacKenzie, Frank Kitto and Norm Wilcox, with Barrie Goodwin photographing the moment.
From this early beginning, the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame was formed, the first of its kind in Canada solely dedicated to the sport of Auto Racing. The Hall of Fame has continued to grow and eventually moved into the Museum Facility adjacent to Western Speedway in 1991. The major Induction Ceremonies and Racer’s Reunion are held each February (on the weekend following the Daytona 500 race). The Hall of Fame also holds the annual Jim Haslam Memorial HOF race. A different class of car is chosen each year to compete for this coveted award.
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