Legend Cars of Alberta has experience tremendous growth over the years and 2009 is shaping up to be another great year of growth for the series. Racers come from many different backgrounds and age groups but 2009 is going to be a big year for a number of Kart racers that are making the transition into Legends racing. We have had a number of karters over the years join Legends and they have done very well. Drivers such as Randy Thompson and Ira Laughy both got their early racing starts in karts and went on to win championships in Legends.

In 2009 though we will have three recent karting graduates taking to the Semi-Pro class which should prove to be very entertaining. These racers have spent years racing against each other in karts and will now bring their very competitive backgrounds to the ovals of Western Canada and the US Northwest. Legend cars of Alberta would like to introduce the following kart racers making the move to Legends.

Adam Gilbert

Adam will be heading into his second season of Legends racing in 2009, he split his season in 2008 between karting events and Legends. With a season under his belt and progressively better finishes in Legends Adam will be a real contender for the 2009 Semi-Pro Championship. Adam and his father Owen have been racing together for many years, having enjoyed a very successful stint in karting, racing as far away as British Columbia and California. Owen will be the crew chief on the car again in 2009. Adam and Owen have been working closely with Hugh Williamson on getting the cars rebuilt and ready for the upcoming season.

Kyle Stevens

Kyle comes back into Legends racing after a stellar career in karts, having won multiple championships at all levels of karting. Kyle did one Legends race a couple of years ago at Wetaskiwin and always said he would like to come back and do it again. Kyle will be racing the #38 Laughy Racing '34 Ford Sedan owned by Ira Laughy. Kyle will be sponsored by Doug's Place Collision Repair, Dynaserve Fleet Management and DynEco Automotive Service Centre Ltd. Kyle will be racing in the Semi-Pro class and running for Rookie of the Year and in the Chase for the Mac's Cup. Like Adam and Owen Gilbert, Kyle and his father Mark have been inseparable for years on the racing scene. Mark will once again be by Kyle's side as the crew chief on the Legends car.

Mike Czaja

I was first introduced to "Karting" while on holidays in Fairmont, BC. in 1999 when I was only 8 years old. The attendant at the rental go kart track in Fairmont noticed me driving around the race track passing everyone. He suggested that I should someday take go kart racing seriously. Ever since then, I dreamed of one day being able to go kart race competitively!

My dream became reality in May 2003 when I entered my first competitive race at Stratotech International Raceway in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta with my very own Go Kart!

"My dad and I both agreed that it was the right time to take the next step towards becoming a racecar driver. We both agreed that legends was the best way to follow my dream and our decision was confirmed by me taking the Renegade racing school and being able to take a legends car out and test it. I found that the car was very easy to control and felt just as fast as a kart. The comfort level when I got into the car and how I adapted from a kart to a real racecar really put the icing on the cake for us".

Kerry Nevatte

Kerry Nevatte has joined close friend and current legends racer Aaron Friend #29 in the newly formed 2 car team of Kinetic Motorsports. Kerry has been racing motorsport in one form or another since the late 80’s starting in motocross and working his way into Karting where he has spenT the last few years. “I have had a lot of fun over the years, always looking to try something new” says Kerry “Karting has been a big part of my life over the last several years both racing and working with younger drivers on their development. I have traveled across Western Canada and the States as both mechanic and racer, and have met a lot of people and had lots of fun” “After watching Aaron at a few races and attending the Renegade School put on by Wayne, I got the legends bug…. the people are what make a good series and from the people that I have spoke with, and the people I have seen around the pits there is no doubt in my mind legends racing is going to be fun. I’m looking forward to being part of the family” Kerry will be racing the #96 car this year, he asks that you stop by and say hello.

The 2009 World of Wheels is February 20th, 21st & 22nd and Legends will be well represented in 2009

Those entered in this years World of Wheels are

Calgary racers:

#17 Ira "Duff" Laughy
#29 Aaron Friend

#96 Kerry Nevette

#22 Rick Walls

Red Deer racers:
#33 Adam Hogenson & #86 Darryl Hogenson

Medicine Hat racer
#3 RD "Roady" Bergdahl

Plus

#24hr Mac's Legend racecar & #07 Auto Value Legend racecar.

Legend Club display will again be one of the largest displays at the World of Wheels.

Montana Raceway Park

"Legends Thunder"

Auto Clearing Motorspeedway

Mac's "Froster 50"

Pit's from the Pit's

#12 Rick Blanchette & #42 Hugh Williamson are in the process of setting up some Dirt Race dates for 2009.

They would like to have 3 or 4 dates and they are thinking 2 or 3 in Calgary and 1 in the North. That said they are looking for driver input, so if you want a Dirt race or races in your area LET THEM KNOW.

You can contact Rick at C-403-510-0398 or rblanchette@exshaw.ca

And Hugh at W-403-250-5393 or hughw@telusplanet.net

The father son team of Owen & Adam Gilbert have purchased the #77 from Rob Armour.

The car was originally owned by Bob Lailey, and has since gone through several owners but has not seen a race track in about 5 years. Word has it that Owen Gilbert may in fact try his hand behind the wheel

Stay tuned

Danny Hinds has un-retired and is back behind the controls of the Dent Clinic. Danny still owns the #50 Dent Clinic Legend racecar and the word is that Danny will run 3 or 4 racers in 2009, with Wayne Miller as his Crew Chief.

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