NEWS & EVENTS

Announcing the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees!

We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame, celebrated during our 7th annual induction ceremony on Saturday, November 4th. This year, we proudly welcomed 16 exceptional drag racing legends into our prestigious hall of fame, five of whom were honoured posthumously. These individuals have left a lasting…
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IN MEMORY OF LOUIS DESJARDINS, 1942 – 2023

IN MEMORY OF LOUIS DESJARDINS, 1942 – 2023 The Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame lost one of its own recently and we couldn’t be more heartbroken. Louis Desjardins passed suddenly and unexpectedly on September 8th, 2023, at 80 years of age. Louis was one of the first legends inducted into the Canadian Drag Racing…
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Gérard Milette and Suzanne Poirier take on the Maple Grove Raceway

From August 4th to 6th, Gérard Milette participated in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division held at Maple Grove Raceway, alongside his partner Suzanne-Ghézabelle Poirier, a crew chief and mechanic. Together, they competed with their acclaimed SG racing Chevrolet Corvette Top Sportsman racecar. The duo achieved a remarkable victory by surpassing the…
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7th Annual CDRHF Inductees Gala

We are excited to announce that the 7th annual Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductees Gala will be taking place on November 4th, 2023. We will be inducting a total of 16 nominees into the Hall of Fame and celebrating their incredible accomplishments in the sport of drag racing. Invitations are being sent out…
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Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing, and Camrie Caruso: What’s New

Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing, and Camrie Caruso: What’s New Eric Latino’s journey into the world of drag racing began in his early teens, when his elder brother would take him to the local drag strip. From that moment on, Latino’s passion for the sport was ignited. When he was 16 years old, he drove…
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In Memory of André Massé, 1945-2014

In Memory of André Massé 1945-2014 André Massé was born on December 24th, 1945, in Mont-St-Grégoire, Québec. From a young age, Massé was passionate about cars, and quickly developed a need for speed. In 1968, he started volunteering at Napierville Dragway. This would give him a deeper connection to the world of drag racing. It…
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Hall of Famer, Rob Flynn, Continues His Winning Ways

Hall of Famer, Rob Flynn, Continues His Winning Ways Mike Salinas, veteran team owner and Top Fuel driver/team owner, welcomed Rob Flynn as the crew chief of Scrappers Racing for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Series season. The team has made great strides in terms of performance and spirit since the arrival of Rob Flynn.…
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IN MEMORY OF BRIAN MULLIGAN

IN MEMORY OF BRIAN MULLIGAN The Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame is saddened to announce the passing of Brian Mulligan on Wednesday March 1st, 2023, at 80 years of age, in Cornwall, Ontario. Known as the “Bilingual Voice of Racing,” Brian Mulligan was an internationally acclaimed motorsports promotor, announcer, marketing, and public relations specialist.…
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In Memory of Bob Beazer

In Memory of Bob BeazerWe are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Gordon Beazer, on January 2nd, 2023, at Napanee General Hospital. Known in the industry as “The Official NHRA (NO) Rain Dancer”, Bob Beazer was a welcome sight at drag strips in the 60s and 70s. Equipped with his colourful headdress,…
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The Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame is currently organizing its next event, stay tuned for more information !