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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame/
In the news release, Annual Gala Recognizes Canadian Drag Racing Greats, issued 19-Nov-2017 by Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that Ray Barton was retrieved from the list of 2017 Inductees. Therefore, at the 3rd paragraph, last line, the number of inductions should be 22, not 23. The complete, corrected release follows:
Annual Gala Recognizes Canadian Drag Racing Greats
23 new members inducted at Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame's 3rd annual gala
MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Twenty-three Canadians were recognized for their contributions to the world of drag racing during the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame (CDRHF) 3rd Annual Gala held on November 18, 2017, at the Sheraton Hotel, in Laval, Quebec.
"Each individual inducted into the Hall of Fame, strengthens the legacy of the sport of drag racing," says John Scotti, Founder of the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame. "It's an honour to welcome these legends and pay tribute to their outstanding accomplishments."
The nominees included world drag racing champions, drivers, crew chiefs, engine and chassis builders, mechanics, track owners, announcers, and graphic designers, from across Canada and the United States. Two of the 22 inductions were posthumous.
The evening included the surprise induction of Bob Aubertin, track announcer for over four decades and current Director of the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Bob was called on stage by John Scotti and 2016 CDRHF inductee Brian Mulligan to receive his CDRHF 'blue blazer' and CDRHF ring that is given to each inductee.
"I am passionate about drag racing. I eat, sleep and breathe the sport," says Bob Aubertin. "I am truly humbled by the nomination and deeply honoured to be inducted into the Hall of Fame."
Each inductee left his mark in the official CDRHF book alongside the signatures of inductees from the previous years. To date, 61 Canadians have been inducted into the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
To be nominated, candidates must have actively been engaged at the top level of their categories for more than 25 years and must have made a tremendous contribution to the sport. Some categories may request that candidates have established a national record as an individual or as a member of a team (NHRA/IHRA/AHRA national record or national event win). Inductees may also come from other areas of the sport such as photography and track operations. Candidates must reside in or be an expatriate of Canada.
For the latest information, visit: http://cdrhf.com/news-events/
About the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame
The Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that is based in Montreal, QC, at 7905 Provencher Blvd, Saint-Leonard. Founded in 2014 by John Scotti, President of John Scotti Automotive Group, it is the only organization that recognizes drag racing professionals in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro-Stock and Sportsman categories annually.
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List of 2017 Inductees | |||
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1 |
Bob Aubertin, Montreal, QC |
12 |
Simon Menzies, Tottenham, ON |
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2 |
Robert Bannon, Pincourt, QC |
13 |
Gérard Milette, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, QC |
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3 |
Gary Beck, Edmonton, AB |
14 |
Greg Nickerson, Lower Sackville, NS |
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4 |
Al Billes, Barrie, ON |
15 |
Greg Ozubko, Edmonton, AB |
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5 |
Eddy Bryck, Whitby, ON |
16 |
Bob Papirnick, Edmonton, AB |
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6 |
Guy Drouin, Quebec City, QC (Posthumous) |
17 |
Ray Peets, Edmonton, AB |
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7 |
Rob Flynn, Edmonton, AB |
18 |
John Philipps, Toronto, ON |
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8 |
Brad Francis, Toronto,ON |
19 |
Kevin Power, Mermaid, PEI |
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9 |
Gordon Jenner, Calgary, AB |
20 |
Herb Rodgers, London, ON (Posthumous) |
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10 |
Alan Kenny, Kingston, ON |
21 |
Robert Slater, Cambridge, ON |
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11 |
Don MacCallum, Vankleek Hill, ON |
22 |
Jim Wildgoose, Stoney Creek, ON |
SOURCE Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame
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