This evening I’m going to be at the fourth annual Centennial Secondary School Show ‘N’ Shine and look forward to seeing many of my old classmates and some new faces with cool rides.
I’ve still got the original student parking lot sticker on our Healey, as I often drove it to school back in the day.
Possibly cooler than the Healey is a 1967 Shelby GT350 that one student got to drive back then and has now restored it completely.
During my school days at Centennial it was only Grade 11 and 12 so that meant plenty of students of age to drive cars. Now it’s Grade 9 to 12 and as students can’t drive until they are 17 now, the student parking lot doesn’t get the use it once did — except for car shows.
However, due to construction this year’s show is actually taking place across the street from the student parking lot.
After catching up with old school mates and making some new friends, I’m driving up to Ashcroft for the Langley Loafers Old time Drags that run today through to Sunday.
Last weekend, I got to the Lynn Valley Days show, the Sockeye Run in Steveston and the Model A Sunday in Fort Langley that had recently been opened up to all cars prior to ’32. I arrived early and watched the arrival of many cool cars, but the pink roadster Pickup driven by a young lady was awesome and made me think this must have been the “Farrah
Fawcett Mustang II” of the radio generation! There was also a 1929 Whippet, made in Canada by Willys-Overland.
So, no matter if you are in the mood to watch a race, see a car show, buy some old parts or drive over some cones … this weekend has it all.
And take a kid with you!
Whippet…whippet Good!!! 1929 Whippet 4 door sedan seen in Fort Langley at the Model A Sunday.
Cam Hutchins, Driving
Shows
June 6
What: Fourth Annual Centennial High School Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Registration: Starts at 4 p.m. $15 and open to all vehicles
Where: Centennial Secondary School, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam
T-shirts $15 with pre-registration, $20 at the show. To preorder shirts please contact jacquie at jhutchins@shaw.ca
Hotdogs, burgers and beverages available by donation
Info: 604-551-3650 and
camsfam@shaw.ca
Ace Ventura was built and displayed after carefully looking at the CarShow Judging rulebook and won many awards when it was only a showcar…now its a driver!!!
Cam Hutchins, Driving
June 7
Burnaby’s Hats Off Day Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Capitol Hill Elementary (350 Holdom Ave., Burnaby) $20 for cars and trucks; $10 for motorcycles. Proceeds to Burnaby Community Connections. Open to all classic and vintage models
Where: On Hastings Street from Willingdon to Gamma
Info: 604-294-8899, 604-802 0490 and bonnie.game@gmail.com
Website: burnabyheights.com/events/hats-off-day
What: 2014 Meadows Days Jaguar Concours hosted by the Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Harris Road and Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows
Info: 604-465-7244 or silver007@telus.net
Pitt Meadows Day 100th Birthday Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards at 3 p.m.
Registration: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. $20 per vehicle that goes to Parkinson’s charity. Open to all makes
Where: Pitt Meadows Elementary, 11941 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows
Info: 604-465-8602, timwill7@telus.net or garetklassen@shaw.ca
Website: bcchevelleclub.com
Willingdon Ironmen Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Free and open to classic cars, sports cars, low-riders, 4x4s, hot rods and motorcycles … anything cool
Where: Willingdon Church parking lot, 4812 Willingdon, Burnaby
Hamburger meals $6, hotdog meals $5
Info: 604-874-9687 or ironmenshowandshine@gmail.com
Website: willingdon.org/content/mens-ministry
Tin Can Tourists Trailer Show
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Sons of Norway Country Club, 11901 Seux Rd., Mission
Info: 604-929-6403, 604-813-7305 or tessiebear@shaw.ca
Website: tincantourists.com
What: Cactus Jalopies Beach Cruise Car Show
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 and open to all vehicles, boats and wooden boats
Where: Highway 3 at foot of Main Street. Osoyoos
Info: 250-498-6443 or
blatchford@telus.net
30th Annual Interior Swap Meet
When: Show ‘N’ Shine 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the park across from the arena; Swap Meet hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30 Stalls, Pancake Breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Free admission. Food Concession open all day
Where: Logan Lake Recreation Centre, Logan Lake
Info: 250-573-4256 or jlfoley@shaw.ca, margorernie@telus.net
Website: kamloops.vccc.com
This Pink Roadster Pickup was probably the Farrah Fawcett Mustang II of the radio program era.
Cam Hutchins, Driving
June 8
5th Annual Morgan Crossing Car/Bike Show
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: $20 with all proceeds going to the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society
Where: Morgan Crossing, Croydon Dr. & 24th Ave. South Surrey
Info: 604-612-5589 or Tara_g_tomlinson@hotmail.com
Website: theshopsatmorgancrossing.com
Shore ‘N’ Shine
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: events@trevdeeley.com or in person from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to all motorcycles.
Where: Trev Deeley Motorcycles, 1875 Boundary Rd., VancouverInfo: 604-291-2453
Website: trevdeeley.com
What: 24th Pontiac Car Club Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. $25 per vehicle. Pontiacs and GMC trucks only.
Where: Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley
Info: pacificpontiac@shaw.ca
Website: pppcc.com
Thunder in Langley Preston GM Corvette Show ‘N’ Shine
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: 9 a.m. No Charge for members $10 for non-members. Open to Corvettes only
Where: Preston GM, 19990 Langley Bypass, Langley
Info: 604-532-4575, dbifford@antrimcedar.com or 604-533-2529
Website: BCCorvetteClub.ca
Slalom School hosted by the Jaguar Club
When:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Driving school in a.m. for rookies
Registration: $55 for whole day
Where: Planet Ice parking lot, 23588 105th Ave., Maple Ridge
Info: 604-465-7244 or silver007@telus.net
What: Mid-Island Swap Meet hosted by the VCCC Nanaimo Chapter
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: $2
Where: Parksville Curling Club, 220 Corfield St. N., Parksville
Info: 250-756-9709, clkhea@shaw.ca, 250-754-7236 or r.herman@shaw.ca (
Longtime Richmond Hot Rodders Anne and Dave Boyce with their His and Hers Hot Rods.
Cam Hutchins, Driving
Competition
June 6-8
Langley Loafers Old Time Drags and Show ‘N’ Shine
When: Saturday 8 a.m. until dark; Sunday 8 a.m. until races are finished
Admission: $15; Children under 12 free
Where: Eagle Motorplex Dragstrip, Trans Canada Highway just west of Ashcroft
Info: 250-453-9131 or info@langleyloafers.com
Website: langleyloafers.com/ashcroft.htm
June 7
Agassiz Speedway paved oval racing
When: Time Trials at 5:30 p.m.; Racing at 7 p.m.
Admissions: Adult $12; Senior/Youth $10; Child $5; Six & under free
Where: 5045 Cemetery Rd., Agassiz
Info: 604-792-FAST
Website: agassizspeedway.com
Merritt Speedway dirt track oval racing,
When: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Time trials 5.p.m; Racing 6 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10; Seniors/Students $6; Children under 12 free with adult supervision
Where: 8 km west of Merritt on Highway 8
Info: 250-315-0474 or msca1991@hotmail.com
Website: merrittspeedway.ca/
To be included in Carnut Corner, please send your information (formatted as above) to Cam Hutchins at cam@carnut.ca