Canadian Race Track Database
Van Isle DragwaysMill Bay, BC
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1967-1972
Name History:
San Cobble Raceways (1967)
Van Isle Dragways (1968-72)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile drag strip
Notes:
Original owner was Mike StogrinTrack name was intended to be Pacific-66 Duncan but the NHRA denied it because it may be confused with Pacific Raceways in WashingtonDouglas Hawkes became owner in January of 1969 after a court actionUpgrades for 1969 included repaving the strip, widened return and staging areas, enlarged pits, new grandstands and improved washroomsAdditiona grandstands were added in 1970Land was leased from Geneva Holdings Ltd on a year-to-year basisClosed at the end of the 1972 season because the lease holder intended to sub-divide the property
