Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2008 

The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame (CMHF), has announced ten individuals and two groups inducted at the third annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Reunion in October.

“The enthusiasm for recognizing exceptional Canadian contribution to motorcycling is growing,” says Peter Sheppard, president of the CMHF. “We had many nominations from across the country and all types of motorcycling activity – competitors, business people and organizations. We have a growing inventory of nominees, with more coming in all the time, which will see the Hall of Fame grow steadily in future years.” 

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees 

Audrey Alexandre - Welland, ON: Trailblazing female rider, first Canadian member of Motor Maids Inc. 

BEMC - British Empire Motor Club - Toronto, ON: Pioneering motorsports club, founded in 1928 as motorcycle racing club, founders of the Corduroy Enduro. 

Tom Faulds - St. Thomas, ON: Competitor, organizer, industry executive. 

Gerry German (deceased) - Brampton, ON: Club & federation organizer, trainer, safety advocate. 

Dave Goulet (deceased) - ON and NS trainer, ambassador .

Robert Kelly - Caledonia, ON: Competitor, referee, trials and motocross. 

Ron Keys - Newcastle, ON: Competitor .

Buddy Koehler - New Dundee, ON: Competitor. 

Michel Mercier - Adstock, QC: Competitor, trainer .

Military Motorcycle Riders - Canada: All the riders of all generations who have ridden in service of Canada’s armed forces .

Doug Sehl - Stillwell, OK: USA competitor, mechanic.

Rudy Zacsko, Sr. - Edmonton, AB: Competitor, team member, contributor, businessman. 

The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame was founded in 2005. This year’s inductions bring to 34 the total number of individuals and groups honoured. 

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2nd OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show ... A Big Hit With Thousands of Participants

Optimism and anticipation for the upcoming snowmobiling season were the watchwords as the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) welcomed thousands to its 2nd OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show at the Toronto Congress Centre in September. The Greater Toronto Area’s only pure snowmobiling show successfully built on its Go Snowmobiling mandate to introduce more new participants to snowmobiling and to connect more families, couples and seniors with the snowmobiling lifestyle. 

“Our show is all about the snowmobiling experience and whenever I looked down the aisles there were dozens of families, including toddlers in strollers and many of the youth that will be our next generation of riders,” enthused OFSC president Bruce Robinson. “The OFSC is very encouraged by both the size of the turn out and the good mix of people who attended, because one of our primary goals was to create a family-friendly setting where parents would be comfortable taking their kids and where folks could discover snowmobiling in a classy setting.” 

Many show exhibitors commented how much they appreciated that all the people who attended the OFSC GO Snowmobiling Show were there to talk and shop snowmobiling. The general feeling was that the OFSC GO Snowmobiling Show brought in serious, qualified consumers who attended to get ready for the upcoming winter. As one exhibitor said: “At this show, I know that everyone approaching my booth is a good prospect, so I was able to make the best use of my time.” 

The OFSC wishes to acknowledge all exhibitors for supporting the Go Snowmobiling Campaign by attending the show. We especially appreciate the ongoing partnership of Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo (BRP), Yamaha and show producer, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows. We are grateful to the thousands of show attendees whose decision to come to our show proves that the lifestyle and the experience are key to keeping snowmobiling strong and healthy. The OFSC also wants to thank our volunteers and OFSC and district staff for helping to deliver an exceptional showcase for family snowmobiling in Ontario. 

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