Gary Elliott has raced stock cars for 53 seasons, including a historic 49 years with sponsor Quaker State. He raced at 46 tracks across Canada and the U.S., in various divisions and touring series, including Mini Stock, Canadian Vintage Modified, Pro Late Model and OSCAAR Modifieds. Most recently, he raced in the Maritime Pro Stock Tour.

Elliott competed on 859 consecutive race nights in the divisions that he’s run, which dates back to 1987. He’s recorded 260 wins, 40 feature wins, 25 top-five points finishes and two championships in his career. He is also a 12-time winner of Most Sportsmanlike Driver honours.

Away from the track, Elliott has made presentations to high school auto shop groups and has helped with racing seminars at a summer racing camp. He’s also served on the Canadian Vintage Modified committee for 25 years, spending seven years as president of the Canadian Vintage Modified Club.