“He was from his own competitive planet, known for going only (but absolutely) as fast as necessary. He did his winning face-to-face, looking the competition in the eye and not letting it past.”
Thirty years after Cam Fella retired from racing, a new effort seeks to get “The Pacing Machine” recognized with one of Canada’s most revered sporting honours.
His impact on the Canadian sports landscape is undeniable. His accomplishments, far too numerous to document, rival that of any prolific athlete. Yet, for all the triumphs, top-rate performances and rightful adulation, there is one thing missing from Cam Fella’s career: a rightful place in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
To read the February feature on Cam Fella from the February issue of Trot, click one of the following links: It's About Time -- Il est à peu près temps.