Biography
Wallie Branston of Scarborough, Ont., a
pioneer stock car racer, was a consistent winner on Toronto-area tracks
(Speedway Park, Oakwood Raceway and the CNE) in the '40s and '50s
driving a series of Gorries and Bardahl sponsored stock cars. He later
became the official starter for Mosport Park, waving the checkered flag
for such stars as Jack Brabham, winner of the first Grand Prix of Canada
in 1967.