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Just saw the release of a new book on Canadian race car driver Billy Foster. Foster lost his life racing years ago and it is nice to see he has been remembered in print. Billy Foster by the way is related to another talented Canadian, composer David Foster. The book is available from Coastal 181 books. I am going to order this one.



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Price: $25.00
BILLY FOSTER: The Victoria Flash...
plus a walk through the history of motor racing in British Columbia

by Bob Kehoe
Billy Foster was destined to be a racing champion. Born into a family of automotive enthusiasts, from a young age he was surrounded by skilled mechanics and racers that passed through his father's commercial garage in Victoria, British Columbia. In addition to his love of hockey, he couldn't wait until he was old enough to climb into the cockpit of a race car. Behind the wheel, Billy was a natural talent from the start. Like many other drivers who have honed their skills in the rough and tumble world of local tracks, he persisted in working his way up the racing ladder to ultimately reach the top – the hallowed ground of the Indianapolis 500.

Along his journey, Billy's hard-charging driving style and outgoing personality drew legions of fans and the respect of his competitors. On the home front, he was a loving husband and a devoted father to his children. But, after just two full years of racing USAC Championship and Stock Cars, Billy's life was cut short in an untimely racing accident, depriving this young Canadian the opportunity to achieve his full promise in the sport of motor racing.
What makes this book a valuable addition to the racing library beyond the story of Billy Foster’s own career is the recollections and stories of those he raced for, with and against, on the West Coast and across the country, both in stock cars and open-wheelers.

Soft cover, 384 pages, full of photos.
 
A few pics of Billy Foster, in his super modified, a NASCAR Dodge Charger and Billy himself.

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Great story Murray.
I just checked the MINI-GRID site to see if they had this book.
They do not.

But they are having a moving sale right now and pretty much all the inventory, including many racing biographies, are on sale at 60% off...
Lots to choose from if someone is interested in adding to their collections of books or memorabilia.

Graham
(I just ordered two more cars for my electric stable!,!)
 
The promising Billy Foster hard on the pedal at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Rudy Hoerr's Dodge on August 26, 1966. He won the pole, led 15 laps, but at the end faded to 18th. He ended up third in the USAC series point chase. The team, which had performed especially well on the road courses, debuted a brand new Dodge Charger at Riverside, CA, the next January, but it was there that Billy Foster lost his life. Photo from BILLY FOSTER: The Victoria Flash, by Bob Kehoe.

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