I had another look at the 2007 Northwest Deuce Day 75th. Anniversary event video recently and it sure brought back a ton of great memories. I must say though that we’re mourning the losses of both Malcolm King who was a great supporter/volunteer at the event and the gracious Minister of Tourism for BC., the Hon Stan Hagan.
It was an incredible sight seeing all the 2007 Canadian Hot Rod Tour cars coming off the ferry, reliving the “pageantry” at Bear Mountain and, of course, the fabulous Sunday event day on the harbour. In the event that you weren’t there, haven’t heard about it, were on an extended stay on the international space station (or beyond), let me reminisce further.
Being the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Deuce, a special edition of Northwest Deuce day was held that July. And, the first ever Canadian Hot Rod Tour was held that year which brought us from Ontario to British Columbia. After the conclusion of the Tour, a large contingent carried on to Victoria for the celebration.
The Friday of the Deuce Day weekend was all about participants arriving in town. The Saturday featured a spectacular on-lawn participant car show at the Bear Mountain Resort followed on Sunday by the actual event – a great and memorable time.
Looking ahead, plans for the next Northwest Deuce Day are underway with the dates being: July 16-18, 2010.
Canadian Rodder is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a new web site dedicated to Northwest Deuce Day. It is currently under construction but is available now HERE so visit it and add it to your favourites.
Finally, to whet your appetite, in the event that it needs whetting, please visit the brand new Canadian Rodder Album area for photos from the 2007 Northwest Deuce Day. An album for Bear Mountain and two for the main event are there. Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who contributed photos.
Albums are HERE >>
July 16-18 2010 huh??? I better get my butt in gear working on the 30 coupe then? (runs over and marks a big X on the 2010 calendar). Cheers Les
Was a great time. I think I will look at that DVD again. Thanks for bringing it up.
Great job with the pictures also Frank.You have a magic touch.
Cheers
PeterB
I can’t say enough what a great job you have done. Your photography and support is over the top. Seeing Malcolm and Stan together in the photos is a hard one to fathom. They will be missed. Look forward to seeing everyone again in 2010.
Thanks for everyones support
Al
I have looked at most of the pics in the CR albums. What a great idea, filled with great people and cars!
What great shots,they really show how big an event this has turned into.It was nice to see photos of old friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2010.
Guy
Thanks Frank…. for the pictures, the site, the CHRT 07, CanadianRodder, the memories, but mostly for all the great friends. I’ll be there in 2010…. Clarke