The return of racing to the West Coast, and the Molson Indy
Usually held over a weekend at the height of summer, the Vancouver Indy was host to as many as a 100,000 spectators on a single day. The racing was hot, loud, fast, and (has to be said) furious. A variety of engines were used, but the 1990s were largely the era of small-displacement V8s screaming at over 10,000 rpm. False Creek echoed to the wail of combustion engines and the roar of the crowd. The first race, held on the original circuit which ran down Pacific Boulevard and looped back around BC Place, was likely watched with bittersweet emotions. Yes, professional racing coming to town was ...
Source: driving.ca
