Powerama Motoring Expo

Powerama Motoring Expo
GenreAuto show
FrequencyAnnual
LocationsEdmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, Canada
Years active1984-2010
Duration3 days

The Powerama Motoring Expo was a Western Canadian auto show that was held annually in Edmonton, Alberta from 1984 until 2010.[1][2] Powerama attracted contestants from throughout North America.[a]

History

The Powerama Motoring Expo was named after a historic drag race in Edmonton. From 1956 until 1966, Powerama was the name of an annual drag race that took place during Labour Day long weekend in Edmonton.[b][6] Eighteen years later in 1984, the Edmonton car show took its name from the city's historic drag race.

On several occasions, vehicles from the Reynolds-Alberta Museum were brought to Powerama for display.[7][8]

Notable vehicles

In 2005, a 1930 Model A Roadster restored by Gerry Kuipers received first prize.[9] In 2006, a 1956 Ford F-100 pickup restored by Lorne Soloview was featured; however, first prize went to a 1955 GMC Pickup restored by Nisbet Patfield.[10][11][12] In 2007, a canola biodiesel jet car built by Kevin Therres received attention in the press.[13]

Notes

  1. ^ For example, Rene Girard of Seattle won Best of Show in 2001.[3] Ken Achs of Saskatoon won Best of Show in 2002.[4]
  2. ^ In 1966, the Edmonton Journal reported that the Powerama group had been "sponsoring an annual automobile show for the past 10 years."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Powerama '91 Features Exciting World of Speed, Sound". The Edmonton Journal. April 5, 1991. p. D2.
  2. ^ Halliday, Dave (April 23, 2010). "Powerama Salutes the Military, Adds Auction". The Edmonton Journal. p. F2. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  3. ^ "Powerama". The Edmonton Journal. May 4, 2001. p. H6. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  4. ^ "Dragster On Display at Motorsport Hall". The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. May 30, 2002. p. B2. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  5. ^ "Four City Men Driving Force for Powerama". The Edmonton Journal. October 3, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  6. ^ "Drags to Feature New Timing Device". The Edmonton Journal. September 4, 1965. p. 12. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  7. ^ Halliday, Dave (April 21, 2000). "Coasters Tuned for Vintage Tour Across Canada". The Calgary Herald. pp. WS1–WS2. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  8. ^ "Harley Owners All Revved Up For Powerama". The Edmonton Journal. April 19, 2002. p. H6. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  9. ^ Gray, Darcy (May 25, 2005). "Model A Stands Out". The Montreal Gazette. p. 55. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  10. ^ Hills, James (18 July 2023). "What Men Should Know Before Starting Classic Car Restoration As A Hobby". Men Who Blog. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  11. ^ Wells, Dan (February 21, 2011). "Refurbished Farm Pickup Truck Has 'Legs to Run'". The Montreal Gazette. p. C9. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  12. ^ "Auto Show Winners". Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  13. ^ Halliday, Dave (August 24, 2007). "Canola Oil Fuels Jet-Engined Racer". The Victoria Times-Colonist. p. C9. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
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