Canadian Community Mourns Passing of Brent Harris
Everyone within Canada’s Motorsports community was saddened by the news of the passing of Brent Harris – one of Canada’s most colourful drag racers.
Harris who was from Edmonton, lost his lengthly battle against cancer on Sunday April 26th.
Brent was a very successful businessman within the trucking industry. He was President of Premay Equipment which specialized in heavy hauling within the Western Canadian Petrochemical Industry.
But Brent’s pride and joy activity was however his involvement in drag racing and in particular racing his stunning and show quality 1933 Willys Gasser which he raced in various configurations since 1994.
His on-track antics (see below) combined with his likeable personality in the pits made him an overwhelming fan favourite within both U.S. and Canadian Nostalgia themed events.
Brent passed away at a much too young age of 62. Everyone at DragRaceCanada offers condolences to his family, friends and associates.
Brent Harris with his nephew Kyle – circa 2004.
Brent’s on-track antics made him an obvious fan favourite! He will be missed…
Photos by: Bruce Biegler
Memorable Graphic courtesy of Dean Murdoch @ SpeedZone
