2005-12-29
Hall prepares for its move
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The doors to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Museum at Exhibition Place have been temporarily closed, as preparations are made for the move to its new home.
Please check back regularly as an announcement regarding the Hall's new home is expected to be made early in January.
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2005-12-22
Continental Breakfast location announced
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This year, the annual Continental Breakfast will be held on February 5, 2006 at Legendary Motorcar Company (LMC) which is located just off of highway 410, and is approximately 12 minutes west of the Mississauga Convention Centre.
This event is free for those who attend the CMHF Gala, and costs $15 for walk-ins. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts until 12:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to not only meet old friends and make new ones, but also to view the excellent display of vehicles in Legendary's showroom.
The Legendary Motorcar web site can be view at:
http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/
Directions to Legendary are available
here
We hope to see you there!!!!
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2005-11-23
2005 Inductees Announced!
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The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame is very excited to announce the newest list of outstanding Canadians. Their accomplishments are worthy of being recognized at the highest level and we�re here to do just that. It is our mission to ensure that their contributions to Canadian motorsport are not forgotten.
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2005-11-17
Induction Gala set for Feb 4, 2006
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On February 4, 2006 at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will induct seven new inductees, who will take their place on our Museum�s Wall of Fame.
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2005-11-09
Hall looking for new home
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Canada's largest collection of famed racing vehicles must relocate for new Soccer Stadium.
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2005-10-01
Honourable member noted in Star
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Toronto Star article in PDF format (56K).
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2005-09-17
CMHF acquires significant vehicle
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The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, a division of the Canadian Automotive Collection, has acquired for its Museum, a Canadian-driven vehicle that once played a significant role in one of North America's key annual races.
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2005-09-02
CNE keeps Hall busy
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The annual eighteen day Canadian National Exhibition, better known as "The Ex", keeps staff busy as between 30,000 and 40,000 patrons make their way through the Hall to view its exhibits and the Wall of Fame.
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2005-08-11
Bridgestone Race Tires Arrive at Hall
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Susan Sizemore, Manager, Promotions, of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., took time out from her visit to Toronto from her Nashville Tennesee office to officially acknowledge the arrival of eight Bridgestone Potenza race dislpay tires at the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame/Museum.
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2005-08-10
Ferrari and Carpentier cars visit Hall of Fame
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The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, a division of the Canadian Automotive Collection, is pleased to present the Bridgestone Motorsports race car display August 20 and 21 during the Canadian National Exhibition.
Featuring a 2003 Formula 1 Ferrari display car, and the Red Bull IRL car of Patrick Carpentier, the exhibit will also involve an elaborate tire display as part of the tire maker�s commitment to motorsport.
The exhibit will be at the west end of the Hall of Fame Building and open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm on the two days.
[Ferrari display car]
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2005-08-10
University of Toronto SAE car at Hall
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See this award-winning student designed and built car.
Designed, fabricated, and raced by University of Toronto engineering students, this Formula SAE race car is on display at the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Built as a practical engineering exercise, U of T students delved into the mechanical aspects of building a race car with the help of computer-generated software. The Honda motorcycle-powered car produces 75 horsepower, weighs about 450 pounds, and has been built in accordance with international Formula SAE rules and guidelines.
The car has been very successful in international competitions, including taking the overall winner position in a class event in England in 2003.
The car, along with many other fine examples of Canadian motorsport, is on display at the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, a division of the Canadian Automotive Collection.
[Formula SAE race car]
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