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August 9 - 10, 2008


Pre-registration is now open. Go to the pre-registration page to get your entry form.

Interested in volunteering?

An event this big requires the talents of many people, some of whom work throughout the year in the planning of the race, and many others who work tirelessly on race weekend to ensure the success of this race. If you would like to help us out by volunteering some time on race weekend, please contact Carolyn Macdonald at either ph:720-9982or email carolyn_macd@shaw.ca

For a listing of this years winners, go to the News page.


The murphy racing team put on quite a show with their 57 wheel-standing pickup... click [Here] to see exciting photos from 2007's event!


Click on the thumbnail above for a really cool aerial shot of our race.

The action gets underway:

Friday, August 8 - Car Show at the Chances Rimrock casino(see below for details)

Drag Times and Prices:

Saturday August 9 - Time trials
Sunday August 10 - Eliminations
Gates open at 8:00 AM with races underway at 9:00 am,
Gates close at 7:00 PM Saturday and 5:00 PM Sunday

With over 300 racers competing for cash prizes and numerous exhibition vehicles it promises to be a loud and exciting 2 days.

Spectators' entrance fee is $15.00 per day single (adult / over the age of 12). It is $25 for a two day pass.

$50.00 for a family of four. Children 12 and under are free(must be accompanied by an adult).

Some of the classes you can expect to see are:

Door slammers: Cars capable of tearing up the ¼ mile in under 9 seconds, reaching speeds in excess of 300 km/h
Pro cars drive the ¼ mile in 11.49 seconds or faster
Modified drive the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds or slower
Drag Bikes All entrants must contact: Ken Morrison (e-mail madmanracing@shaw.ca)
Street cars are "street legal" with legal street tires, closed exhaust and current, valid registration.

So you think you're fast …. take it off the street and onto the strip.

Anyone can enter if your car meets the safety standards. Check out the street racing rules and pre-registration information if you want to test your metal and sign-up to race.

There will be food and beverage vendors, retail vendors displaying their wares and activities for the kids. There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

More information on the Show n' Shine :

"Thunder In The Alberni Valley" Show n' Shine put on by the Valley Street Rods Car Club.

When:
Friday, August 8th. Gates open 5pm - Show 6-9pm

Where:
Chances Rimrock casino 4890 Cherry Creek Road in Port Alberni

For info email Maurice Siermachesky or Rod Anderson