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Charles Stewart · 01-08-2025, 01:18 PM

Inductee: Gilles Labonte:

Gilles Labonte's passion for drag racing began in 1967 with his meeting of famed engine builder Jean Lippe. Starting in 1970, he worked in development and publicity for Quebec's Speed'n Sport, connecting with notable racers. In 1972, Gilles became the official announcer at Pont Rouge Drag Strip, a role he held for over 15 years, expanding to other Quebec tracks and events. From 1973 to 1979, he provided French-language commentary for the NHRA Grand National at Sanair. With a nearly 50-year career covering tracks across Quebec, Gilles's dedication made him a beloved figure in Canadian drag racing, establishing his candidacy for the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
(Integral text from the CDRHF facebook site)

He was a "BIG PART" of the show taking the time (at every program at Pont Rouge Drag Strip) to go in the pit and speak with racers to learn more on their most recent modification. Spectators was always up to date regarding that. I still have occasions to meet him at the race and I salute him here for amazing passion.

01-08-2025, 01:18 PM	#8
Charles Stewart Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 389 Likes: 1,655 Liked 753 Times in 213 Posts	Re: 2024 Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductees Inductee: Gilles Labonte: Gilles Labonte's passion for drag racing began in 1967 with his meeting of famed engine builder Jean Lippe. Starting in 1970, he worked in development and publicity for Quebec's Speed'n Sport, connecting with notable racers. In 1972, Gilles became the official announcer at Pont Rouge Drag Strip, a role he held for over 15 years, expanding to other Quebec tracks and events. From 1973 to 1979, he provided French-language commentary for the NHRA Grand National at Sanair. With a nearly 50-year career covering tracks across Quebec, Gilles's dedication made him a beloved figure in Canadian drag racing, establishing his candidacy for the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame. (Integral text from the CDRHF facebook site) He was a "BIG PART" of the show taking the time (at every program at Pont Rouge Drag Strip) to go in the pit and speak with racers to learn more on their most recent modification. Spectators was always up to date regarding that. I still have occasions to meet him at the race and I salute him here for amazing passion. Last edited by Charles Stewart; 01-08-2025 at 01:23 PM.