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Bert Brooks
Bert Brooks (March 20, 1920September 2, 1968) was a Canadian racecar driver who was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He made two attempts in 1961 for United States Automobile Club, USAC Championship Car races, including the 1961 Indianapolis 500, failing to qualify because of his slow times. Brooks was a sprint car racing, sprint car racer on the east coast of the U.S., racing and capturing wins in Pennsylvania and New York. Ultimate Racing History, Retrieved 2009-12-13 References External links 1920 births 1968 deaths Racing drivers from New Brunswick {{Canada-autoracing-bio-stub Canadian racing drivers Sportspeople from Fredericton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton (; ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River, which flows west to east as it bisects the city. The river is the dominant natural feature of the area. One of the main urban centres in New Brunswick, the city had a population of 63,116 and a metropolitan population of 108,610 in the 2021 Canadian Census. It is the third-largest city in the province after Moncton and Saint John. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities, the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Fredericton Region Museum, and The Playhouse, a performing arts venue. The city hosts the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz, blues, rock, and world artists. Fredericton is also an important and vibra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
