The James Robertson Memorial Page

This is a picture of my uncle (James) in the passenger seat, and my dad (Dave) in a car that 

they built.

He was a long term employee at General Motors Diesel Division, in London Ontario. Jim was an

avid drag race fan and participant. He and partner Wayne McKittrick, ran an A/ED (Econo

dragster) which actually won an eliminator at Niagara Falls Dragway, over well known

supercharged racer Jim Oddy. This was the highlight of his competitive career, although the car

was relativley competitive for local racing.

Jim also was skilled in metal work, woodwork, and stained glass work. The woodwork and metal

work interests were the result of support from his high school shop teacher, Barry Lang. His

mechanical aptitude from street rods and race cars allowed him the opportunity to work in the

engine assembly division of General Motors Diesel

Jim was a long term sufferer of multiple sclerosis, which eventually led to his untimely death.

Unfortunately the balance of Jim's last eight years were spent in convalescant care at the

Campbellford Hospital. It was difficult to see a formerly active person, unable to carry on day

to day functions or to follow any of his old hobbies or interests.

This page is dedicated To James Robertson.

This page was written by Aaron Robertson. [email protected]

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