New Zealand Historic Muscle Cars Under HRC

[kiwi285]

Graeme, That Capri Perana looks fantastic - great to see another one joining the HMC grid. Love those Minilite wheels.

[Kiwiboss]

Had the PDL(replica) parked outside this morning with the sun gleaming on it, thought here's a photo opportunity!! Turnkey ready to go for the Festival, bring it ON :)

[Kevin Hirst]

Had the PDL(replica) parked outside this morning with the sun gleaming on it, thought here's a photo opportunity!! Turnkey ready to go for the Festival, bring it ON :)

If you need a driver for it Dale I could be persuaded, looks real good, best wishes.

[Kiwiboss]

Well how things can change, yesterday I delivered the 70 PDL(Replica) Mustang to Tony Mexted in Auckland, Tony has purchased the Mustang and will continue to race it under the HMC banner, his son Mitch races a Capri in HMC so looks like a father/son challenge coming up :)

Tony raced a Anglia back in the 60's against Paul Fahey, Kerry Grant and alike but got out early due to family and business, been a young fella back then he was just an independent self funded racer, in recent times he raced a BMW Mini at club events to keep his hand behind the wheel. Tony, we look forward to having you with us in HMC for the enjoyment of historic saloon car racing.

[ERC]

Tony is also hoping to run the Mini with ERC, but his email today states it has a 2720cc supercharged engine... Hopefully that is just a typo!

[Steve Holmes]

I know there are at least a couple of tribute Nascar stock cars being built to race in HMC. Here is a cool tribute of the #22 1963 Galaxie raced in Nascar by the late great Edward "Fireball" Roberts.

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[Limezed]

Hi Ray,
That would be a supercharged 1598cc. The log book has it at 2720cc but is wrong.

That said the old bugger will need a supercharged 2720cc to haul him around.

Cheers Karl.

[Steve Holmes]

I know there are at least a couple of tribute Nascar stock cars being built to race in HMC. Here is a cool tribute of the #22 1963 Galaxie raced in Nascar by the late great Edward "Fireball" Roberts.

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Sorry if I caused any confusion. This car is in the US. Its not an HMC car. Just thought I'd add it for inspiration.

[Spgeti]

It would be fantastic to see one of these out there on the track Steve.

We need more cars from this era like the Chev Nova, Falcon Sprint etc.....bit big to get past.....!!

[ERC]

Hi Ray,
That would be a supercharged 1598cc. The log book has it at 2720cc but is wrong.

That said the old bugger will need a supercharged 2720cc to haul him around.

Cheers Karl.
That remark may come back to bite you Karl! Tony has paid up and is now part of the ERC series too. Now 108 paid up drivers...

[Steve Holmes]

It would be fantastic to see one of these out there on the track Steve.

We need more cars from this era like the Chev Nova, Falcon Sprint etc.....bit big to get past.....!!

There is a '63 Galaxie being built for HMC, though I don't know if it'll be Nascar inspired. 1963 Galaxies were also prominent in the British Saloon Car Championship, and dominated the series through 1963 and '64. These were Holman-Moody built lightweight cars, and driven by various superstar drivers including Jim Clark, Denny Hulme, Dan Gurney, Roy Salvadori, among others.

I'd love to see Falcon Sprints, Chevy Novas etc running too. The Falcons raced in period with a vast array of lightweight panels, and completely dominated the BSCC in the late 1960s during the Group 5 era. They've also been extremely competitive in historic racing for many years in the UK/Europe, and in Australia.

[Spgeti]

What I love about the Yanks and the old Nascar's they still run steel wheels. They just look the part.

[Kiwiboss]

Thanks to James Watson(2K Cup) a few HMC and HSC cars along with Big Bad George in the Siddy had a private practice twilight session at Hampton Downs lastnight, I went out with Tony Mexted for his first drive in the PDL(Replica)Mustang and then cut him loose by himself, he got in a good number of laps and improved his skill each session, Dave Sturrock in the beautiful Gulf Camaro had a great run and also along was Mike Coory Datsun 240K, Rayden Smith Wilment Escort, Mitch Mexted Capri Perana. A great quick 2 hours practice except poor ol George tried to burn his gonads and once again no angry people. As a side note the progress at Hampton Downs itself is just friggen amazing and when we left at around 7.30 the workers were still there doing it. See you all next month at the Festival and everyone have a Merry X-Mas and Fantastic New Year.

[Kiwiboss]

and a couple more

[Kiwiboss]

Ian(JacJac)Easton practiced for the first time in his newly finished 67 Mustang Coupe at Manfield yesterday, not quite HMC legal but I guess he'll sort that out. Awesome attention to detail and cool looking car, must be enough Mustang race cars in NZ to have their own race(that's a thought?)

[kiwi285]

Love the car and colour scheme (a nod to the Dawson car ?) Looking forward to seeing it run with the others in due course.
I gather the wording on the back is a bit of a warning - LOL

[Kiwiboss]

Hows this for a line up, Hulme Festival 2013. Infact it was too many, this year we've capped it at 30 total. PS: gotta luv the foggy conditions :)

[ERC]

Dale, we have a full grid of 46 for weekend 2... I think, 40 for weekend 1.

Why cap it at 30? If you are running scratch races anyway, you effectively reduce the promoter's potential income by $5120 per weekend and deny spectators better value for their money - particularly if there is any attrition between now and the end of weekend 2.

[Steve Holmes]

I've just got done designing this new poster of Dennis Marwood, which HMC will have available at their marquee at the 2016 NZFMR. Dennis will be on hand at various times during the event to sign his poster and shoot the bull with race fans.

Thanks to Terry Marshall for the photo.

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[Kiwiboss]

Ex-Hampton Downs owner and Festival event organiser Tony Roberts will be racing this 67 Trans Am Mustang Coupe in the Historic Muscle and Saloon car grid at the Festival the weekends of the 15-17 and 22-24 January(next weekend). This Mustang model represent one of the true icons of New Zealand Saloon Car racing from the late 60’s early 70’s when American saloons rule supreme. This vehicle is a brand new built historic race car and it will only be its second time out racing, it is a road lead car fitted with an all iron(HMC Legal) 331 SB Ford Windsor engine running on pump gas, approx 450HP backed by a Jerico 4 speed gearbox, Ford 9” full Floater diff, Wilwood disc brakes, 15 inch wheels with period Hoosier tyres. This Mustang has immaculate attention to detail and truly represents what proper historic racing is about in New Zealand, come along and view this lovely race car along with all the other competitors competing over the Festivals 2 weekends.

[Howard Wood]

Dale, do you have a entry list for the HMC/ HSC class? Compared with previous festivals there seems to be very little communication.

[Kiwiboss]

Dale, do you have a entry list for the HMC/ HSC class? Compared with previous festivals there seems to be very little communication.

I sent you all the details yesterday Howard, did you not get it?

[Howard Wood]

I sent you all the details yesterday Howard, did you not get it?

That will teach me, I syved off work yesterday to finish my car prep. Thanks.

[Kiwiboss]

That will teach me, I syved off work yesterday to finish my car prep. Thanks.

Hopefully that communication was to your standard Howard :) See you next weekend. Dale

[Kiwiboss]

Just about all loaded up and ready to go, PH been ringing of the hook today, this is looking to be one of our better events!! Dale M

[Spgeti]

Looking good Dale. I am all loaded up as well so early start and see you mid day.....or there about.

[Kiwiboss]

Set up day for the Porsche Festival, Hampton Downs.

[Kiwiboss]

Nigel and Diana MacDonalds Ex-Red Dawson 67 Trans am Shelby mustang proved popular amongst spectators!! this is the THE real deal, it won the 69/70 NZ Saloon Car Championship.

Great to see it along side the Neil Tolich owned Fleetwood Mustang and Rayden Smiths Ex-Jim Richards Escort, 3 famous NZ historic saloons in a row, if they could talk!!!!!!!!

[Kiwiboss]

Every one enjoying an ale after a days racing, great to see Central Muscle Cars Tony Galbraith along enjoying the day!! HMC is for everyone regardless of the class they race in.

Im sure others will post further pics during the week

[Kiwiboss]

And I can't leave out Roaring Seasons Steve Holmes getting chatted up by a young lady!! lucky guy :)

[ERC]

Not so lucky for the young girl who will no doubt see the errors of earlier judgements later in life! (Only kidding Steve, she could do a lot worse!)

[John McKechnie]

Nigel and Diana MacDonalds Ex-Red Dawson 67 Trans am Shelby mustang proved popular amongst spectators!! this is the THE real deal, it won the 69/70 NZ Saloon Car Championship.

Great to see it along side the Neil Tolich owned Fleetwood Mustang and Rayden Smiths Ex-Jim Richards Escort, 3 famous NZ historic saloons in a row, if they could talk!!!!!!!!
And when the Monaro comes out it will be 4 likely lads.
Monaro ran against Red, Jim and the Segedin Mustang at Port Hills Drags 1970 when Dave Bull owned it.
RUSS CUNNINGHAM-
I was talking with my good friend, Dave Bull, a couple of days back and during the course of conversation Dave mentioned running against Grady in the Monaro at the Port Road sprint meeting. Dave was driving the ex.Red Dawson Mustang and John is hopefull that someone who was there might have photographs or recall details of the Monaro. Incidentally, Dave and Grady knew each other well as both were Karori boys.

[Steve Holmes]

Not so lucky for the young girl who will no doubt see the errors of earlier judgements later in life! (Only kidding Steve, she could do a lot worse!)

Ha ha, actually she was 6 years old (nearly 7 apparently), so on about the same intelligence level as me. I think thats why the conversation was so good.

[kiwi285]

Here are a couple of photos taken over the weekend.

The two original Mustangs both owned at one stage by Red Dawson
http://i68.tinypic.com/1zyg711.jpg

The three cars now with the Jim Richards Escort
http://i65.tinypic.com/14vjo6e.jpg

Glenn Allingham in typical cornering attitude
http://i67.tinypic.com/2rpv6nb.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cej6hc.jpg

[John McKechnie]

Steve- sorry mate, but with you with a beer in you paw, she had the upper hand.

[Steve Holmes]

Steve- sorry mate, but with you with a beer in you paw, she had the upper hand.

Thats true, with or without the beer she had the upper hand.

[John McKechnie]

Steve- was it about this time I saw you talking to Ivan Bevins 4 year old son next to Craigys old black car and a couple of minutes later you told me that you had had a very interesting chat to Ivan about the XBGT Coupe.............?

[nigel watts]

Seems like there are a few cars dropping out of sight.
Haven''t seen the AMC Javelin for ages & didn't see the Plymouth Barracuda last weekend either.
We're missing them.

[Kiwiboss]

Seems like there are a few cars dropping out of sight.
Haven''t seen the AMC Javelin for ages & didn't see the Plymouth Barracuda last weekend either.
We're missing them.

The Javelins stopped racing but he'll be back one day? I guess :) the Cuda had entered but he crashed at Puke and couldn't be repaired in time, Roger Williams wife was in hospital so he couldn't make it but is back this weekend and good ol Deano just needed a break. The good thing though is we have a new bunch of racers turning up with a fresh attitude and other cars been finished so like most motorsport events its a continuous revolving door.

[Kiwiboss]

This lovely E-mail just came thu from Rodger and Barbara Cunninghame, who came up from Invercargill.

Hi Dale
Just a quick note to thank you very much for organising such a fantastic weekend. Barbara and I had a great time and felt a real sense of belonging to a great group of enthusiasts. The racing was some of the most enjoyable I have participated in(a win helps) and your prizegiving, and BBQ were the icing on the cake.
Please pass on my thanks to your fellow directors, although without you steering it the way you do I don't think this exciting group of competitors would exist . Good luck next weekend, I shall be watching my laps with interest.

Regards Rodger Cunninghame

[nigel watts]

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[Kiwiboss]

Great pictures, thanks Nigel.

Todays Herald http://www.driven.co.nz/news/motorsport/motorsport-upgraded-hampton-downs-hosts-porsche-festival/

[BMCBOY]

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[Kiwiboss]

From our local BOP Times thanks to Colin Smith.

[Kiwiboss]

Proud owner of the PDL(Replica)70 Mustang and HMC racer Tony Mexted said the Festival events was the most fun he'd had in a long time, I tend to agree with him by the looks!!

Helfee Girls supplied by our sponsor Helfee/Health house, Tauranga

[ERC]

H'mm, dark glasses. They said you'd go blind Tony...

[Spgeti]

Nice......

[hilstwist]

Is that Paul Fahey in the background?

[kiwi285]

Yes - Paul Fahey talking to Dennis Marwood.

Bruce Dyer and Mike Coory on the left side.

[Kiwiboss]

HMC Auditor and MSNZ COD Officer David Graham report from the festival.

If you find it difficult to read contact David Graham direct.

[GD66]

Is that bloke Colin Smith who shot the pics for the BoP Times feature the ex-Rhubarb pilot? Adrian Rimmer's cousin ?

[Grant Sprague]

Yep Paul on the right , hey ummmmm thought it was about the cars not the stars lol .... WELL done Tony

[Murray Maunder]

Nah mate,

Colin the photographer is quite a bit younger and less hairy - haven't seen the other one for a while! Colin has been avidly pushing motorsport and motoring with the BOPT for quite a few years and covers many motorsports on 4 wheels and 2.

[GD66]

Thanks Muz :cool:

[928]

how many people were there? that is spectators, rough idea needed please. i had posted this elsewhere but it got lost in the server crash. many thanks

[Kiwiboss]

Had this sent to me, never even heard of "SpeedHunters" but some good stuff in there :)

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/02/celebrating-classics-nz-festival-motor-racing/

and this one from NZV8's Todd Wylie

http://www.themotorhood.com/themotorhood/2016/1/19/treasure-hunting-at-new-zealand-festival-of-motor-racing

Todd always writes good stuff and supports all aspects of Motorsport.

[Kiwiboss]

The Aussie really got it rite even way back in 1982, this Appendix J pre 65 support race at Sandown.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8301ZUnAIFY&feature=player_embedded

[Kiwiboss]

We have the Legends meeting in a week and half(weekend after Easter) at Hampton Downs, hope to see some of you there!! will be missing a few entries due to clashing with the Beach Hop, those of us that do turn up will have some fun regardless!! this is also our last Historic event and the last weekend of daylight saving, not to be missed.

[GD66]

Wow, that's nasty. How did the marshal fare ?

[Kiwiboss]

Currently got this 65 Mustang under construction for HMC, be ready for next season and the MG Classic.

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, I love that Mustang. The changes you've made with the rear flares etc have already made a huge difference.

[richiev8]

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[Steve Holmes]

Looking good Richie!

[richiev8]

Thanks Steve, lovin it !!

[kiwi285]

Not sure whether this connection has been put up before so HMC fans have a look at our Facebook page. We have posted quite a few photos, both period and current, of the muscle cars that we are trying to emulate with this class.

https://www.facebook.com/NZ-Historic-Muscle-Cars-535961669883205/?fref=ts

If you have any such photos would love to be able to post them on that page for all to enjoy.

Cheers Mike

[Kiwiboss]

David Woods 76 Dodge Aspen coming along nicely, be ready for next season!! we have an explosion in HMC cars coming at us next summer!!

[Kiwiboss]

Been awhile but another car in the build coming to HMC is Karl Sentch from Auckland in his Capri Perana replica currently under construction. It will feature a 302 Windsor V8, Toploader gearbox and 15X8 wheels. Don't us Kiwis just luv Capris :)

[Kiwiboss]

Wanganui's Ian Williamson has just recently purchased this 70 mustang open track car out of California, it needs some compliance sorted which Ian understands but otherwise another great looking HMC car coming, expect to see it at the MG Classic, Manfeild in November.

[Kiwiboss]

Ken Sturrock(Daves brother) has also just recently purchased this beautiful 67 A-Sedan Camaro out of Oregon, USA. Some compliance is needed but not much, its turn key ready to race otherwise and features a 500HP 302 Chevy, Muncie trans, period 15inch wheels, etc another great addition to HMC.

[Kiwiboss]

The new owner wishes to remain anonymous until he gets his baby but this beautiful 69 Mustang was recently purchased out of Brisbane, Australia minus engine and will join the HMC grid next season, it will live in the lower north Island, once again minor compliance issues and a new HMC spec engine will see it line up on the grid.

[Kiwiboss]

Although already racing a 70 Capri Perana with HMC, Auckland local Mitch Mexted is hard into his build of his HMC spec 67 XR Falcon sedan, it will feature a 351 iron Cleveland, Toploader trans, 9inch diff, 15X8 wheels and will be done as a Geohegan look alike replica, how cool will that be!! he plans to be ready and racing at HMC first TACCOC meeting October 8th at Hampton.

[Kiwiboss]

So there you have, just a couple of new HMC cars coming to Historic big banger Saloon car racing here in good ol NZ, its not all that bad out there I guess. There are others coming but some have been stagnant for a while so once they get moving again I will put them up on here!!

Next season calendar as below:

1. 8th October 2016, TACCOC Classic one day Saturday - Hampton Downs(Bathurst the next day)
2. 11/13th Nov 2016, Wellington MG Car Club Classic – Manfeild(important to support this meeting)
3. 27th Nov 2016, TACCOC Classic one day Sunday – Pukekohe
4. 4. 13/15 January 2017, NZFMR Festival Ken Smith – Hampton Downs(possible Australian Trans Am over)
5. 20/22 January 2017, NZFMR Festival Ken Smith – Hampton Downs(possible Australian Trans Am over)
6. 10/12th February 2017, Timaru Classic – Levels Timaru
7. 17/19st February 2017, Teretonga Classic – Teretonga Invercargill
8. 1/2nd April 2017, Legends of Speed – Hampton Downs – HRC(Weekend after Beach Hop, Daylight saving ends, 2 weeks before Easter)

Remember, "The Cars are the Stars" and "Four Gears and Grey Hairs" but best of all "No Angry People"

Enjoy

Dale M

[TonyG]

Great article on the real deals here - http://www.streetlegaltv.com/event-coverage/historic-trans-am-preserving-the-legacy-of-the-trans-am-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historic-trans-am-preserving-the-legacy-of-the-trans-am-series

[Spgeti]

Although already racing a 70 Capri Perana with HMC, Auckland local Mitch Mexted is hard into his build of his HMC spec 67 XR Falcon sedan, it will feature a 351 iron Cleveland, Toploader trans, 9inch diff, 15X8 wheels and will be done as a Geohegan look alike replica, how cool will that be!! he plans to be ready and racing at HMC first TACCOC meeting October 8th at Hampton.

I look forward to seeing this car ot on the track.

[ERC]

Good to see more cars Dale. Keep at it! Also good to cars that can run in more than one class.

[John McKechnie]

As the Team Cambridge Monaro is getting close to finishing, my XA Coupe-083 -is surplus to requirements.
No point in it sitting collecting dust in my garage, when some keen racer have have fun with it.
It is available to some one who want a serious HMC 633 h.p. race car with COD, and appreciates the cost involved in building one to the rules.
Please PM me if interested,

[John McKechnie]

For all those who love Historic Muscle Cars- look at this XB Falcon Coupe at the 2016 Detroit Autorama.-

YouTube XBOSS.

[John McKechnie]

HMC even get a mention in todays herald

http://www.driven.co.nz/news/motorsport/nz-s-five-best-racing-series-you-ve-never-heard-of/?ref=NZHNetwork

[Kiwiboss]

HMC even get a mention in todays herald

http://www.driven.co.nz/news/motorsport/nz-s-five-best-racing-series-you-ve-never-heard-of/?ref=NZHNetwork

WOW thanks for putting up John, you can be proud that you have been apart of this since day one!! and the bloody Glenn Allingham gets in all the pics doesn't he!!

Dale M

[John McKechnie]

Motorsport: V8s the best motorsport category on the planet- Herald this morning.

Makes your day when you have a HMC V8 in the garage and you see a headline like this.

[kiwi285]

The sheer number of cars and drivers entering this class is amazing and the variety is great. Much better than in period.
Roll on Manfield and then the South Island tour.
I can see that causing a few headaches.

[Grant Sprague]

Has anyone thought of the transporter thing to the SI we did that a few yrs ago works well if you can have some one to organise , just an idea , frees up some that wants or needs to get back up NI during that week , I feel the whole thing is just fantastic .....love being apart of HMC .

[Kiwiboss]

Has anyone thought of the transporter thing to the SI we did that a few yrs ago works well if you can have some one to organise , just an idea , frees up some that wants or needs to get back up NI during that week , I feel the whole thing is just fantastic .....love being apart of HMC .

Grant, transporter idea sounds great but this we leave up to each individual or unless someone can organise this as a group themselves, i hope you plan to be apart of the SI tour as theres lots of interest. Please remember that our Roaring Season founder Steve Holmes along with HSC Director Bruce Dyer are the ONLY go to guys for questions and answers for organising this actual event at both tracks, myself and Tony Roberts are back ups. It is up to each individual to organise there own transport and accomodation(but we certainly don't mind advising, Steve will inform via SI tour newsletters), we as the HMC/HSC directors are the only ones that control the class and event at meetings and work with the event organisers, its easiest for everyone this way, all you have to do is turn up in a legal car! and so as you are originally from Timaru please feel free to help anyone that requires it Grant, it'll be great fun.

[Grant Sprague]

Thank you Dale , yes all under control, Kev informed today me my head has been finished looks very shiny bling bling , & flows as it should ....you might want to check it out at Manfeild , nothing has changed for the last 15 years except cyl head , as for Timaru there are plenty of hotels there all well priced , & as for Chch the Yaldhurst hotel 5 mins from the track is a winner , [people can google hotel etc for costings] I be there ............;)

[kiwi285]

Grant I gather you are going down a week earlier and doing the Ruapuna Festival of Speed too. I am considering doing that too and taking in the third meeting as well to see what is racing in the South Island.

[Grant Sprague]

Grant I gather you are going down a week earlier and doing the Ruapuna Festival of Speed too. I am considering doing that too and taking in the third meeting as well to see what is racing in the South Island.

OOoopppps , ok thought we were doing the closest two circuts but that's ok will do Timas & Teretonga ....instead all good , thanks for the prod Mike ............. some thing to look forwards to plus the southern hospitality .....

[Kiwiboss]

This project Torana GTR coming to HMC in the future, belongs to Richard Ryan out of Auckland, he said its been in the family along time and he's raced it in several Targa's and now wants to do historic racing. Although very project looking he said all the engine and other parts are built, new rollcage and paint job and together it goes, said he'll be with us next season!! watch this space I guess.

[Steve Holmes]

Great photo here I stumbled upon going through some of my old folders. This one was by Brett Young, taken at Manfeild in 1975. Its a production car race, Castrol GTX. Interesting how, 40 years later, this has a very similar look about it to Historic Muscle Cars.

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[Rod Grimwood]

Great grid, hard case when Rod Millen from 3rd row lead them out of 1st corner in Mazda RX3 Rally car straight back from Southern Cross in Aussie as was Rod Coppins L34 from Bathurst (same trip and transport)
did not stay there for long but hard case.

[Oldfart]

Not NZ but may well appeal to enthusiasts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAnYqMBeUxg

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Rhys, what a beautiful noise!

[Steve Holmes]

I stumbled upon this photo on Facebook today. Sadly, it doesn't look like this anymore, this was taken way back in 1992. But what a cool car this was. Wayne Andersons mega big block '68 Camaro in its original guise.

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[Kiwiboss]

I stumbled upon this photo on Facebook today. Sadly, it doesn't look like this anymore, this was taken way back in 1992. But what a cool car this was. Wayne Andersons mega big block '68 Camaro in its original guise.

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You know Steve, that Camaro would be eligible to run with HMC today under the current regs, but in typical Kiwi fashion someone took money and ruined it, what a shame, such a cool car with quite a presence back them!!

Dale M

[Rod Grimwood]

The 'Smokey Yunick' black and gold was one of the smartest colour schemes back then, and he was fairly smart also in Trans Ams

[Kiwiboss]

The 'Smokey Yunick' black and gold was one of the smartest colour schemes back then, and he was fairly smart also in Trans Ams

Isn't it amazing Rod, Americans take and old worn out piece of shit historic race car like the Yunick Camaro and beautifully restore it back to its original glory and Kiwis take neat old known classic race car like the Anderson Camaro and turn around and Hotrod the shit out of it hence ruining it forever? go figure!!

PS: Except for John McKechnie, he's a legend :)

Dale M

[John McKechnie]

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[Spgeti]

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[John McKechnie]

Dale...are you saying that the normal rear wheel arches on ,,,for example some well known NZ race Mustangs the same shape as yours...looked much better with their original ones rather than the boxed type fitted later.
I personally do.

[Kiwiboss]

Dale...are you saying that the normal rear wheel arches on ,,,for example some well known NZ race Mustangs the same shape as yours...looked much better with their original ones rather than the boxed type fitted later.
I personally do.

Yes I do John but remember that era after 1975/6 was known as Schedule E under MSNZ were the cars become effectively Sports Sedans, the Nazer Victor, the PDL and Sidchrome Mustangs with there boxed fenders, ugly but effective but still an era that needs to be preserved.

Dale M

[Steve Holmes]

You know Steve, that Camaro would be eligible to run with HMC today under the current regs, but in typical Kiwi fashion someone took money and ruined it, what a shame, such a cool car with quite a presence back them!!

Dale M

Yeah I agree Dale, it is a shame. That car had real presence, there was always a crowd around it, and I remember when it ran the Wellington Street Race in one of the support classes, even the commentators were in awe. As pictured above, it had 15" Corvette wheels, Muncie gearbox etc. Just a cool old, simple muscle car with a great big motor.

[Rod Grimwood]

Dale, isn't there one of your boys that took his Camaro right back to suit your class after it had been all changed.

[Kiwiboss]

Dale, isn't there one of your boys that took his Camaro right back to suit your class after it had been all changed.

Yes Rod, Murray Browns 70 Camaro, original built for Super GT then ran in Central, after 10 years he was going to sell it but decided to convert back to HMC and have a bit of fun, it was a lot of work and many $$$, was all fiberglass front, 4 bar in the rear etc so quite a mission. Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

I find it interesting in the different psychology between racers when it comes to meeting the rules within HMC, and changing ones racer to comply, here is Murray Brown whom made a massive effort to make its Camaro fit the class, and it was major undo I'm telling yar let alone the $$ spent, then on the other hand I have another racer interested in HMC and all they have to do is go down one wheel size and down size their front brake rotors(even their calipers are correct) but NUP, not gunna do it! you need to change the rules for me! Has anyone ever heard of the term "When Hell Freezes Over" LOL.

Anyway, if you read the last Newsletter you'll see i've been onto even our current compliant racers to tidy there cars up, mostly small items like making sure headlights work, wipers, passengers seats, arm rest and window winders, inner fenders, etc, because if you let this compliance leakage slip by in 10 years time the cars would be nothing more than chopped up Sports Sedans. Offcourse any racer can choose not to do those small items and race else where, plenty of other non-complaint Hot-Rod class's to race with.

Other interesting news is i got tipped of today that we have 70 Big Block Camaro coming to HMC, owner wants to keep it road legal, more on this one later and more the merrier I say :)

Dale M

[Allan]

Agree with what you say Dale. It's the old quarter of an inch story where one competitor cribs a quarter of an inch on something and gets away with it then over time everyone follows suit and eventually the rules are changed to accommodate this and then it's another quarter of an inch and so on.......

[Kiwiboss]

Purchased out of Oregon, USA Dave and Ken Sturrock picked up from the shippers Friday Kens new HMC 67 A-Sedan Camaro and tested today at Hampton, Ken flew out from his home in Texas to test for the first time but Dave promptly went out and clocked a 1:17.6 out of the box on old tyres and a cold track, its USA A-Sedan 302 engine sounded awesome pulling 7500RPM up the main straight. A few minor compliance issues to meet HMC regs which Ken is more than happy to do and its ready to race, a great addition to HMC for this coming season. Welcome on-board Ken, its a beautiful high quality built Camaro.

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, great looking car!

[Kiwiboss]

Wow, great looking car!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86N0EjclYJw

Some YouTube footage from today

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Dale, I just embedded them. Here is your second one:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6XaHX63as

[Spgeti]

Love it !
Welcome Ken and look forward to meeting you.

Cheers
Bruce

[Kiwiboss]

This 68 Group Nc Mustang coupe is For sale in Australia for $85K and was once owned and raced by Jim Richards, its very nice and dripping in $$$$, turn key and ready to race and will fit HMC. You cannot build a car like this for the dollars. Any one interested shoot me a E-mail. Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Ashley Sherlocks LH Torana now on 15 wheels and Hoosier tyres, doesn't it look BAD. He's just filing his COD and he'll almost ready to join the HMC ranks, great to see more Aussie cars joining in!! Ashleys a great supporter of Auckland Car Club events and with a HMC legal car he can pretty much race anywhere he likes.

[kiwi285]

That is a great looking car and a very welcome addition to the HMC ranks. Looking forward to seeing the car Ashley.

[Growler]

Ashley Sherlocks LH Torana now on 15 wheels and Hoosier tyres, doesn't it look BAD. He's just filing his COD and he'll almost ready to join the HMC ranks, great to see more Aussie cars joining in!! Ashleys a great supporter of Auckland Car Club events and with a HMC legal car he can pretty much race anywhere he likes.
He's had that car for a while now...
Tell Ashley to get his neighbours (Murray) Camaro going!

[kiwi285]

Here are the latest couple of photos of John McKechnie's Monaro

http://i64.tinypic.com/2z4wmd0.jpg

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The car is really starting to take on its character John

[GD66]

Wow ! Looking nasty already, good stuff ! :cool:

[Kiwiboss]

Off to the painters Monday, white with blue Shelby stripes it will be.

[Kiwiboss]

This Seasons 2016/17 event dates are:
1. 8th October 2016, TACCOC Classic one day Saturday - Hampton Downs
2. 9th October, Official HMC/HSC Seminar, Hampton Downs, Upstairs Pit bay(10AM Start)
3. 11/13th Nov 2016, Wellington MG Car Club Classic – Manfeild
4. 27th Nov 2016, TACCOC Classic one day Sunday – Pukekohe
5. 11th Dec 2016, TACCOC Classic one Day Sunday – Hampton(not yet Confirmed)
6. 13/15 January 2017, Tasman Festival – Hampton Downs Short Track
7. 19/22 January 2017, NZFMR Festival Ken Smith – Hampton Downs Long Track (4 Days)
8. 10/12th February 2017, Timaru Classic – Levels Timaru
9. 17/19st February 2017, Teretonga Classic – Teretonga Invercargill
10. 25/26th March 2017, Legends – Hampton – HRC (Will clash with Beach Hop)

Coming Race Car Test Days at Hampton, Pukekohe and Manfeild are:
Friday 9th September – Hampton Downs
Friday 23rd September - Hampton Downs
Friday 7th October – Pukekohe Park
Friday 7th October – Manfeild
Friday 21st October – Manfeild
Friday 4th November - Manfeild
Saturday 26th November – Pukekohe Park
Friday 2nd December – Hampton Downs
Saturday 17th December – Pukekohe Park

[Kiwiboss]

Back from the painters, assembly time, should be ready for the Festival.

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, that really looks good Dale!

[Grant Sprague]

Looking great Dale [i guess Robs old fast back] amazing how these get around the traps I use to race against it when I ran the little Anglias , it was in early stages of developement back then ...ps will see u at Hampton tomorrow test day , better luck this time as Taupo was the go but only got a warm up lap due to a sad event to local racer .......................

[Frosty5]

Anyone requiring accommodation at PN for the MG Classic in November. Have one single bed available for 2 nights. Cost $130.00.
let me know if interested.
Cheers
Dave Graham

[Steve Holmes]

For those of you looking to get involved in Historic Muscle Cars, I've just been informed this 1970 Mustang is for sale.

This is an interesting car, with interesting history. It was originally built in the US by Doug Rudy for vintage racing. Doug bought the car in 1993, having seen an ad for a Boss 302 road car. Turns out, it was actually a Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet that had been later fitted with a 289.

Doug built the Mustang as a tribute to the car raced by his good friend Warren Tope, who raced an ex-Bud Moore '70 Mustang fastback in the 1971 and '72 SCCA Trans-Am series. Doug and Warren went to college together, and Doug crewed on this car for Warren. Warren Tope was killed in a racing incident in 1975.

On deciding to build this tribute car, Doug contacted Warren's father Donald Tope, to tell him his plans to build the car, and Don gave him several mementos for the project.

Doug's tribute car was featured in The Cars Of Trans-Am Racing book, written by David Tom.

The Mustang was eventually sold to Craig Harris in Australia, about four years ago, to compete in the Australian Trans-Am series. Craig is from the well known Harris family who took over the large Bryan Byrt Ford dealership in Queensland that ran XB and XC Falcon hardtops for rising star Dick Johnson in the 1970s, and also supported him in the XD in 1980.

Craig had the Mustang fully rebuilt, and went on to win the Australian Trans-Am series, before selling the car to Ian Woodward of Fataz Performance Engines. Woody has driven the car a few times himself, and also had other drivers in the car.

Woody is now building a replica Penske Camaro, so the Mustang is for sale. It can either be raced in ATA, or, with some changes, will fit the HMC rules. The ATA rules differ slightly to those of HMC, most notably the heads. Whereas ATA allows alloy heads, HMC requires cast iron. There are a few other changes that would be required, but nothing too difficult, and is a nicely built and well sorted car for someone to jump into and enjoy.

Woody can be contacted at: fataz_highperformance@bigpond.com

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At Lakeside Classic 2014

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWuy1DIW2dg

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[nigel watts]

Do you think there will be a good turn out of HMC cars at HD this weekend Dale

[Kiwiboss]

Do you think there will be a good turn out of HMC cars at HD this weekend Dale

We got 14 with the HSC cars Nigel, should have been more.

I'm going to start a website to list all the excuses, LOL

[ERC]

We got 14 with the HSC cars Nigel, should have been more.

I'm going to start a website to list all the excuses, LOL

Could write a book Dale... If you can get any better than 30% of your registered drivers at any event, you are doing well.

[Kiwiboss]

A few pics from yesterday, got lucky with the weather!! small field but the racing was FUN

[Kiwiboss]

Couple more

[Andrew Metford]

Thanks for posting up photos, always appreciated especially by those of us thousands of miles away and not able to be there.

Whose nice MKII Lotus Cortina?

[Kiwiboss]

JAFA, Poul Christie owns the Cortina, he's hot keen to build a Fahey FVA Escort replica for the group. Even tho I was disappointed in the turn out at least the quality was high, new to HMC is David Woods newly finished NASCAR themed 76 Dodge Aspen running for the first time, he had a big following yesterday.

[kiwi285]

Here is the latest photo from John McKechnie. Paint wise at least it looks to be complete. A real credit to you John and it looks fantastic.

http://i63.tinypic.com/v8d3lh.jpg

[Kiwiboss]

Almost finished, just picked up from signwriters, filing for MSNZ COD now, will be at the Manfeild MG Classic Nov 12/13th with Tony Roberts behind the wheel in the Historic Muscle/Saloon car class. Dale M

[Steve Holmes]

Wow that looks awesome Dale! What a great looking car. What width wheels are those? They're a perfect fit.

By the way, congratulations on your new business venture with Carroll Shelby!

[Spgeti]

Really very nice Dale and with a star driver in it for MG !!!!

[Steve Holmes]

The combined Historic Muscle Cars/Historic Saloon Cars entry to date for the MG Classic next month. I'm told both Poul Christie (Cortina Lotus) and Natalie Campbell Parlane (Ford Capri V6), have also entered since.

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[Steve Holmes]

Unfortunately it appeara Poul Christie won't be racing due to a mechanical issue with the Cortina. However, the following have since entered, bringing the field up to 30 cars:

Natalie Campbell, Capri V6
Bill Ritchie, Alfa Guilia
Colin Campbell, Escort RS2000
Clyde Walters, Mk3 Cortina 2000

[Frosty5]

Hi Team, just a note to thank all those for putting on a great show. I would also like to thank those that we audited for their co-operation in the task that was at hand.For those that have COD updates to do and submit to MSNZ please ensure you send a copy of your COD once approved, to myself (drmgraham@xtra.co.nz) in colour. (make sure it has the red MSNZ stamp on each page otherwise it wont be valid). We put through 18/19 cars and everyone was kosha (apart from some minor admin things but easily fixed).
There also needs to be acknowledgement of, and thanks to, the the people who funded the Manfield Suite so that we could enjoy some comfort and peace and quiet away from the racing, in particular Mike Coory (Health House), Dale Mathers (Coastline Automotive) and Bruce Dyer (all things Italian!!), Roger Williams for his generous contribution to Friday nights outing to Essence eatery. Just as well it was liquid and not food, (refer comments below re TR) Without people like these where would we be? And then of course there is Pete "Mr Meat" Stevenson who supplied the sausages for the BBQ and of course the Allingham girls who supplied the popcorn, but last but not least to Lyn Dyer who supplied the muffins and quiche for some of us to enjoy. If you were ahead of Tony Roberts you were OK, those behind just got the crumbs!!!
It was a great weekend which I thoroughly enjoyed watching the racing, the auditing but most importantly the friendship that has emanated from this group of enthusiasts. You people are a credit to this group.
In closing, Dale, Tony, Steve & Bruce, you have a wonderful setup here and I sincerely hope it continues to grow so that we all can see the history of our sport.

See you all next time.

Best personal regards

Dave Graham
HMC/HSC COD Auditor #23013
MSNZ Scrutineer #150253Y

[Steve Holmes]

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[DewiAusTransAm]

Australian Trans-Am Returns to New Zealand


A selection of cars from the Queensland-based Australian Trans-Am Series will head to New Zealand’s Hampton Downs to race alongside the local Historic Muscle Cars in early 2017.

The Trans-Tasman muscle car battle will take place on consecutive weekends in January (13-15 and 20-22), with the latter part of the annual New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing, celebrating Formula 5000 legend Ken Smith.

This meeting will mark the series’ fourth appearance in New Zealand, following the most recent battle on Australian soil in 2015 at Queensland Raceway, Lakeside Park and the Australian Muscle Car Masters at Sydney Motorsport Park.

Trans-Am management has confirmed eight cars to head ‘across the ditch’ including Charlie O’Brien (Camaro), John English (Firebird), Robert Hackwood (Mustang), Shannon O’Brien (Firebird), Ian Woodward (Mustang), Anthony Tenkate (Mustang), Russell Wright (Mustang) and Mike Collins (Mustang).

“We are thrilled to be returning to New Zealand for the fourth time and are looking forward to putting on a show once again for the Kiwi fans,” said ATA representative Ian Woodward.

“This Trans-Tasman Series has become so valuable for both HMC and our ATA group for establishing ourselves as quality motorsport categories.

“We are excited to reignite our great racing rivalry with a capacity grid of American and Australian muscle cars at the impressive Hampton Downs facility."

Woodward also recognises those who have assisted in the organisation of this meeting.

“We’d like to make special thanks to EDI Freight for all their help and assistance in putting this freight package together.

“I’d also like to thank American Racing Wheels for their loyal support and we look forward to potentially having their NZ distributor on-hand at the track.”

The concept came to fruition as a result of a chance meeting between Woodward and HMC Director Dale Mathers at a historic race meeting at Infineon Raceway. Mathers anticipates the competition with the Trans-Am cars to be very close.

“Both ATA and HMC have a firm control of the regulations and continue to work together keeping both classes even.

“HMC are heavier cars, but are allowed any engine combination that came production for that make and model vehicle. ATA cars on the other hand are much lighter with stripped out interiors just like the Trans-Am cars from the era, but their engines are restricted to 355 cubic inch and run on 98 pump gas. The real secret is the limiting factors of both groups on the same size wheel and Hoosier bias-ply tyre combination.

“Neither class has an advantage over the other and this helps keeps the on-track performance close and the cars all looking the same.”

Round 1 of the 2017 Australian Trans-Am Series will be held at Lakeside Park on March 18-19.
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[Steve Holmes]

Great stuff Dewi! This is going to be good.

[Steve Holmes]

What ever happened to this?

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[Spgeti]

Help Steve, that was 18 years ago !!!

[Steve Holmes]

I know, scary huh! I never saw that car race. I think it only ever had one or two outings.

[Steve Holmes]

Anyone considering building a car for HMC? I have a '69 Firebird currently on TM, which would make a good candidate. Check it out here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1226038634

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[Kiwiboss]

What ever happened to this?

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Drinkrows will still have it in their collection, saw it at Whenuapi when it was first built, never seen it again.

Belong to one of the brothers that passed away

Dale M

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Dale. Sure is a neat car.

[Steve Holmes]

Someone needs to buy this! Tony Garmey just sent me this link he found on craigslist: http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5914805743.html

Junie Donlavey took a very similar Ford Torino to Le Mans in 1976, and was hugely accomplished in the sport. $35K seems very cheap for a genuine NASCAR stock car.

It won't be fast, but it'll win the cool-factor hands-down.

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[Kiwiboss]

Sorted out all the current entries today for the Tasman Revival meeting at Hampton Downs, Jan 14/15th 2017, can't believe a week out from X-Mas we have so many entered already, geez I might have to sit down and have a drink............ be a great meeting for sure :)

We've cap it at 35, our grid is now full, all others please enter the 2nd weekend.

1. Shannon O’Brien, 70 Pontiac Firebird #2(ATA)
2. Kevin Gimblett, 67 “Earnhardt” Camaro #3(HMC)
3. Colin Campbell, 71 Mk1 Escort #4(HMC)
4. Dave Sturrock, 68 “Gulf” Camaro #7(HMC)
5. John English, 70 Pontiac Trans Am #11(ATA)
6. Roger Williams, 69 “American Airlines” Camaro #12(HMC)
7. Robert Hackwood, 66 Mustang #21(ATA)
8. Mike Collins, 66 Mustang Coupe #22(ATA)
9. Dale Mathers, 69 “Boss” Mustang #23(HMC)
10. Murray Brown, 70 “Z28” Camaro #28(HMC)
11. Ian “Woody” Woodward, 70 A-Sedan Mustang #31(ATA)
12. Tony Roberts, 65 Mustang Fastback #32(HMC)
13. Nigel MacDonald, 67 “Dawson” Mustang #35(HMC)
14. Steve Elliott, 68 “A-Sedan” Camaro #41(HMC)
15. David Wood, 76 “Petty” Dodge Aspen #43(HMC)
16. Peter Stevenson, 66 A-Sedan” Mustang #47(HMC)
17. Glenn Allingham, 70 Camaro #50(HMC)
18. Russel Wright, 67 Mustang Fastback #55(ATA)
19. Richie Malam, 67 Mustang Coupe #57(HMC)
20. Grant Sprague, 71 Mk 1 Escort, #63(HSC)
21. Brett Pearce, 68 HK “Bathurst” Monaro #68(HMC)
22. Anthony Tenkate, 69 “Kermit” Mustang #69(ATA)
23. Dennis O’Connell, 69 MK1 Escort #69(HSC)
24. Charlie O’Brien, 70 Camaro #72(ATA)
25. Bob Hyslop, 72 RX2 Mazda #74(HSC)
26. Mike Coory, Datsun 24K GTR #77(HSC)
27. Richard Ryan, 72 GTR-XUI Torana #86(HMC)
28. Steve Doughty, 68 Camaro #87(HMC)
29. Tony Mexted, 70 Mustang “PDL” #104(HMC)
30. John Dennehy, 69 “Freighters” Mk1 Escort #103(HSC)
31. John Sampson, 69 Capri V6 #117(HMC)
32. Sean McCaughan, 71 XY Falcon #121(HMC)
33. Craig Horn, 70 XUI Torana #148(HMC)
34. John Hutson, 68 BMW 2002 #231(HSC)
35. Gary Raiti, 73 XA Falcon coupe #444(HMC)
36. Neville “Hillsy” Hills, 74 Mk2 Escort #483(HSC)

[Rod Grimwood]

That is real impressive line up Dale, and once upon a time they muttered "it will never work'. So there it did. Awsesome work Guy's.

[Kiwiboss]

That is real impressive line up Dale, and once upon a time they muttered "it will never work'. So there it did. Awsesome work Guy's.

Thanks for your vote of confidence Rod, I got told many times “no one will turn up unless you have points and championships” and my answer to that was “if that’s all a racer turns up for he isn’t a Classic/Historic racer then” it has to always be about the “Car” and at the end of the day isn’t it only about having a bit of fun on wheels? what we’ve done is nothing new, period correct old saloon car racing is a world-wide phenomenon yet here in NZ its look upon as been unusual, still, I always figure as long as we have enough for a grid it will give a few of us somewhere to race without any hoopla, TV, etc.

Anyway, were else will you see a grid of 11 X Mustangs, 8 X Camaros, 5 X Escorts, 2 X Pontiac Firebirds, 2 X Falcons, 2 X Torana’s(one a real GTR XUI) 1 X HK Monaro(a genuine Bathurst model and probably the most valuable car on the grid) 1 X Capri, 1 X Dodge Aspen, 1 X RX2 Mazda, 1 X Datsun 240K, 1 X BMW 2002, all Pre 12/77 Saloons in period guise on their correct size wheels, I can retire now(yeah rite)

While im at it I really do need to thank HRC’s Chris Watson, Tony Roberts, TACCOC’s Jim Barclay, Grant Clegg and MG Classics Ron Robertson for having the same vision as myself, Bruce Dyer and Steve Holmes, doesn’t come easy these days as there’s always plenty of knockers.

Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year from HMC/HSC and ATA.

[Murray Maunder]

Great lineup Dale, guaranteed crowdpleaser of the weekend! Wouldn't it make sense to take it on for a third consecutive weekend at Taupo, including the Aussies. Two variations of Hampton Downs plus the Taupo track would be a great experience for our visitors and plenty of time to get the cars back for the beginning of their own local series.

[Kiwiboss]

Great lineup Dale, guaranteed crowdpleaser of the weekend! Wouldn't it make sense to take it on for a third consecutive weekend at Taupo, including the Aussies. Two variations of Hampton Downs plus the Taupo track would be a great experience for our visitors and plenty of time to get the cars back for the beginning of their own local series.

Looked at all that but 3 weeks in a row was a costly hassle let alone the extra cost to the Aussies to get there cars to Taupo and back again. Tiz a great idea though :) Merry X-Mas Murray.

[Steve Holmes]

This is the latest New Zealand Historic Muscle Cars/Historic Saloon Cars legends poster I just completed, and which will be available at the Tasman Revival at Hampton Downs in January. Jack Nazer will be on-hand to sign copies.

Thanks to Terry Marshall for the beautiful photos.

Dale Mathers has organised to have Jack at the event, while Mike Coory at Health House is printing the posters.

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Had a great two weekends of back to back racing at the Tasman Revival and Ken Smith Festivals, we had two brand new cars turn up for HMC, Steve Doughty's beautiful 68 Camaro and Richards Ryans amazing little XUI Torana(real one apparently) and more are coming.

[Steve Holmes]

Nice looking cars!

[Kiwiboss]

Sad to hear the passing of Invercargill HMC racer Colin Dawson last night. Just after 2 weekends of fun racing with the HMC/HSC group. Condolences to Colin's family and his friends from around New Zealand and in Invercargill. RIP Colin

[car mad]

Rip Colin ..........you will be sadly missed by all of us at your home track Teretonga

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks for posting this Dale. Really sad news, not just to the HMC/HSC family, but to NZ racing as a whole. RIP Colin.

[Kiwiboss]

HMC/HSC Seminar, Saturday May 20th, Unit 3(McLaren Trust Workshop) Hampton Downs from 11am.

[Kiwiboss]

Well that's the HMC/HSC season done and dusted, the "Legends of Speed" meeting went down a treat and what was looking to be threatening weather conditions heading up to the weekend ended up not been the case, in fact it was perfect racing conditions, high humidity keep the big cars slow and the grid tight which made for some fantastic battles. All three races went to the checker with no on track damage between cars. All in all a great weekend for our Historic Muscle and Saloon group. As I'm racing myself I can only capture pit pictures, here are a few. Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Was great to see new comer Ashley Sherlock in his LH Torana join the group, his first time on Hoosier tyres he was a bit nervous but out of the box he was on the money and set good times putting him mid pack. The Torana performed extremely well and he finished every race, well done Ashley.

[Kiwiboss]

Other pics from the weekend.

[Kiwiboss]

A combined HMC/HSC and Historic Sports Sedan BBQ went down a treat Saturday afternoon.........turning on track competitors into friends(well that's the idea) we have good comradery in all the historic groups and its great fun.

[Kiwiboss]

And finally here's a few random people pictures.........all I can say is I'm pleasantly worn out today. Dale M

[Spgeti]

Great weekend Dale. Good clean racing, fantastic weather, the joint BBQ a success.

You can have rest now on what has been a very busy race season, 8 race events including the South Island and the ATA boys.

Cheers

Bruce

[Kiwiboss]

Great weekend Dale. Good clean racing, fantastic weather, the joint BBQ a success.

You can have rest now on what has been a very busy race season, 8 race events including the South Island and the ATA boys.

Cheers

Bruce

Thank god for that Bruce.....as you say its been a full on season for most.....time to catch our breath and do it all again starting early October, but first move on to our Seminar May 20th and go from there. Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Also a BIG thanks to Mike Wigmore for his coordinating this weekend and all season, mikes got it down pat and works with the class directors and track personal, his friendly smile and approach makes what he does sit well with all the racers, a great asset to the class. Dale M

[ERC]

post #1676.

Talking to Tony and Chris Watson over the weekend, that the whole Hampton Downs pre TQ, is a story just waiting to be told. I didn't expect Tony to be taking notes so soon...

I'll put my hand up to write it!

[Kiwiboss]

post #1676.

Talking to Tony and Chris Watson over the weekend, that the whole Hampton Downs pre TQ, is a story just waiting to be told. I didn't expect Tony to be taking notes so soon...

I'll put my hand up to write it!

Now that would be a story worthy of a read Ray, your new challenge I say........

PS: I need to catch up and have a chat about Goodwood, meant to on the weekend but, well, you know how it goes..

Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Without a doubt the shot of the weekend was this one from Phil Noble, well done Phil.

The Hoosier Bias are absolutely incredible to race on and a great leveler for the V8 cars.......they take skill, patience and knowledge of car set up.

Dale M

[duncan fox]

Dale as good a shot as it is Rodg had that Camaro a lot higher than that. Using the kerbs as launch pads does that to a car I reckon he was half a metre off the ground at one point. That was a great race you guys had.

[ERC]

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Dale M
Revival or Festival Dale?

We were going to the Festival for the Friday of this year, but another change of travel plans has ruled that out.


The Revival has to be on everyone's bucket list, though I have to say that in 2016, with only the two Austin A35 races, there were no other saloons.

The big disappointment for me, as with other major meets is that each group gets just one practice/qualifying and one race over the three days and the last race of each day is quite late. A lot of hanging about with nothing happening on track. Off track however, you could spend two days just wandering the stalls and car parks.

The major positive is just that, the off track stuff, plus superb trackside viewing - and a huge variety of food stalls!

[kiwi285]

Don't forget the HMC / HSC seminar tomorrow (20th May) at Hampton Downs at the McLaren Building Unit 3 (shed 47) starting at 11.00 am.

[Kiwiboss]

Great turn out for such a cold shitty day.....expected 20 got 45 so pretty happy with that. Thanks goes to the McLaren Trust for the use of their workshop with historic racing cars and other Bruce McLaren memorabilia setting the theme off nicely.

[Kiwiboss]

The meeting went very well with our webmaster Steve Holmes doing a great power point presentation on NZ and OZ Motor Racing history, its changes and how its linked to HMC and HSC. Thanks goes to MSNZ board member Raymond "Crunch" Bennett for chairing the meeting, he had to fly from PN to AKL and back on a shitty day. We had a questions and answers session and covered next season meetings. Straight afterwards it was BBQ and drinkee's to keep it social..........great to see new people coming on-board with the furthest traveled coming from Levin and New Plymouth. The class is building slowly and steady which is the best way I believe.

[Kiwiboss]

July 2017 HMC and HSC Newsletter along with Race dates

Greetings HMC/HSC Racers, Family and Fans

Our Annual AGM style Seminar on May 20th at the McLaren Workshop, Hampton Downs went down a treat with an excellent turnout. Initially we expected around 20 to 25 people but we ended up with 50 attending so well done and thanks for all those that made the effort to turn up. The weather was terrible but we kicked of at 11am sharp, the meeting was Chaired by MSNZ Executive Raymond(Crunch) Bennett who flew up from Palmerston North.

HMC Director Steve Holmes started by explaining New Zealand’s interesting Motorsport history along with Australians Motorsport History and how this relates and intertwins with HMC and HSC regulations. In fact Steve’s presentation was so superb that you could have heard a pin drop. It was full of excellent detail and not boring at all. I am sure most came away with a better understanding on what HMC and HSC is about.

Crunch then gave a short presentation and took questions from the floor. Bruce Dyer asked for a show of hands about continuing racing both groups together and everyone agreed, after all this is how the racing was in period.

After this I stood up and covered race dates, the direction of the two groups and the current happenings in Historic and Classic motorsport here and worldwide. The meeting ended after about 3 hours and we had a BBQ and drinks.

Also in attendance were our Tech Auditors Keith Hargraves and Dave Graham. These two do a great job keeping the vehicles in check and more importantly helping out new racers to HMC and HSC by sorting out the necessary paperwork. Mike Fiesst and Phil Noble help with photography and run both our Facebook pages, it was great to have them with us as was our class Coodinator Mike Wigmore. Good to see Motor Racing Legend Alan Boyle attend and explain what it was like back in those days, we certainly are spoilt in todays world.


Was also great to see some new faces amongst us, Rally car racer Greg Goudie brings along a V8 Capri this season, Jason Sabin his XA Falcon coupe, Philip Macey a XC Falcon Cobra, Graeme Bagarie 69 Mustang (drove all the way from Levin), and Doc John Elliot building a LX Torana, Craig Hyland HQ Monaro, Karl Sentch Capri V8 were all in attendance, thanks for coming guys. A Gold Coin donation was made to the McLaren Trust as thanks for the use of their workshop, it set a nice theme for the day. I’d say its most likely we’ll have an annual meeting like this after each season.

Next seasons 2017/18 HMC and HSC Race Dates
Daylight Saving Starts, Sunday 24th September
1. 14th October 2017, TACCOC Classic One Day Saturday - Hampton Downs
2. 10/11/12th Nov 2017, Wellington MG Classic – Manfeild
3. 10th Dec 2017, TACCOC Classic One Day Sunday – Hampton Downs
4. 20/21 January 2018, Taupo Historic GP – Taupo (Wellington Anniversary Weekend)
5. 17/18th March 2018, HRC Legends – Hampton (WON’T Clash with Beach Hop)
Daylight Saving Ends, Sunday 1st April 2018
6 7/8 April 2018, Great lakes Taupo – HRC – Taupo
Meetings 2, 4 and 5 are our premier events

Dales Ramblings: I spoke about race dates and driver participation at our May seminar and I asked for driver feedback. I sent an E-mail out the week after our meeting to gauge feedback and most came back with the above dates been the most favourable. Not only do they represent the best spread over the summer, but stacking too many dates together tends to take some racers away from meetings and other summer priorities. The above dates are our official meetings.

On the technical side there has been a change in our brake calipers from Wilwood Engineering in the USA. After 35 plus years they have decide to stop making the Wilwood Grand Nation GNIII 6 Piston Caliper. They have unfortunately replaced it with a modern version of a Forged Radial mount style Caliper with mounting bracket. This puts these new calipers outside our regulations and won’t be legal to use.

In the last month or so I’ve been swapping E-mails with Wilwood’s management begging them not to do this, or just to continue making small batches of the GNIIIs. But of course little ol’ NZ doesn’t have the population to generate sales that a big American company like Wilwood is looking for. Meanwhile Wilwood said it will continue to make all its other calipers including Superlite 6 lug mount two piece caliper which will be the best alternative for the bigger HMC cars.

You can still continue to use your old set of GNIII’s or find some second hand ones. I see they’re still available new on E-Bay in the USA but once current stock is used up that will be it. As an alternative I’ve been in contact with a Australian company that can make brake calipers in small batches and possibly copy the old GNIII, I’m yet to hear back but will keep you informed once I do.

Steve Holmes is in the process of building a new Website that will have more updated information and a new look. For the HMC cars we will have, over time, regulations for every vehicle on the eligibility list and easy to understand updated regs for the HSC cars. It takes time to build all the information required for every vehicle.

For this coming season No COD will mean No entry as everyone has had more than enough time to file their paperwork, or to even update their current COD if out dated. Remember MSNZ event officials don’t except entrees without a Log book so same applies here. It pays to be organised when it comes to sorting out CODs and Logbooks so this is a reminder to do it now. http://www.motorsport.org.nz/content/certificate-description-cod form T009 for new COD’s and form T010 to update your COD

HMC/HSC Calendars: Some of you may know that Phil Noble, Jim Lester and Allie Hogg have been working on a calendar for 2018. Phil informs me that at this time a selection of images have been submitted and hopefully this week will see some final selections made. Criteria for these selections revolve around a reasonable even split between HMC and HSC, the image quality, a representation of the different tracks/events we raced on last summer and a few of our historically famous cars. Phil informs me that the quality of images to be considered is absolutely outstanding.

Once a final selection has been made, the drivers who are sponsoring the project will get a chance to approve the images used. Once this is done Steve Holmes has kindly agreed to provide the text for the captions. Phil hopes to meet with the calendar people in the next 2-3 weeks to cover off production issues and hopes to have finalised result in about 4-6 weeks. At this stage we have received indications of interest from about 80 people who want to buy a calendar. If you are interested please contact Phil directly via email (below) or Facebook as we need to know for numbers. At this stage we can only consider NZ based supporters, but may be able accommodate orders from Oz if someone was able to coordinate it locally.

[John McKechnie]

Hi Guys- Am now assembling Blue and need to know where the 351 GT badge goes on the front guards.
Below the swedge is the black cut outs, so I need to know how high above it , and distance forward from the front door.
Any Anoraks or helpful owners can you help please.
The one on the rear panel I can see off google images

btw- Blue is a XA Falcon Coupe.........

[mark powell]

from back edge of guard forward first hole 119mm second hole 194mm
from black out swage up 111mm to top holes
Mid third hole just go of badge

The back badge the top is level with the start of the first loaver

[John McKechnie]

Thanks so much Mark, will post results soon.

[mark powell]

John , did you get a front bumper as I have a spare XA

[John McKechnie]

Mark- Yes, please, lets talk-pm me.
I got front and back from bottom of SI, but not a good fit

[khyndart in CA]

Could someone please identify the folks in post # 1687 for me. (A long lost Kiwi )..Thanks.

Ken Hyndman.

p.s. John,
What does the bottom of the South Island have to do with the bumpers or is it curvature of the earth ?

[John McKechnie]

It would be like you finding the part you want for your Mini in Terra Del Fuego
the only ones going are usually never within a petrol tanks drive of your house.
That why it was a bargain to only have drive to Georges place to get the real spoiler for the Monaro

[Kiwiboss]

Post #1687..........Top pic left to right, Chris Watson, Doc John Elliot, Alan Boyle. Second pic, Phil Noble, Carl Hills, Crunch Bennett. Third pic, Tony Mexted, Dave Graham, Brian Gilbert(Levin). Fourth Pic, David Wood, Craig Hyland, Tony Galbraith, Glenn Allingham, Tania Allingham and Jane McCaughan. Fifth Pic, Kevin Gimblett, Brian Gilbert(back on) Graeme Bagarie(Levin)

Hope this helps. Dale M

[khyndart in CA]

Dale,
Thanks so much for identifying all those for me plus I think that is you humbly in the background of pic # 1.
Much appreciated.
Ken H

[khyndart in CA]

Just when you thought you knew of all the rules and regulations along comes someone who does not want to give up on the idea of competing with the "Big Boys". The news of this car in NZ has reached the United States. The project is further along than what these photos show and it is awaiting its final stages of special US aircraft "stealth" paint so it will remain unseen on the radar and to the competition. It is a Morris Minor convertible especially modified to accept a high performance V-12 engine and custom exhaust system.
Take a good look at these photos as it may be the last you see of this vehicle until it is next seen out in front of the field as the "pace car" either in NZ or at the Indy 500 !
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[Kiwiboss]

Auckland rally car driver Greg Goudie will be joining the HMC ranks this summer with his recently purchased Capri V8, just recently repainted/wrapped in his business colors and looking good.

Another great addition to the group.

[kiwi285]

Love the colours on the car now and it will really stand out. Is this the ex Graeme Pearce car ?

[Steve Holmes]

Love the colours on the car now and it will really stand out. Is this the ex Graeme Pearce car ?

I was wondering the same thing myself Mike.

[Spgeti]

Yes it is.

[Kiwiboss]

Just imported this 64 Falcon Sprint Hardtop for Taupo's Chris Anderson, he will soon be joining the ranks of Historic Muscle Cars...........that makes two early Falcon Hardtops coming to HMC, a change from all the Mustangs and Camaros, its gotta be good.

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, that is really clean!

[Paul B]

That's a fantastic base to work from. Really looking forward to seeing this on the track too.

[Kiwiboss]

In the on going push to keep our fleet as historic as possible we have decide that all Capris whether V6 or Perana must be on there correct production 13inch wheels as this was how they are raced historically overseas(and NZ). Before the directors made this decision we contacted the current Capri owners racing with us last season to toss this idea around and to work out a decent time frame, January 2020 was decided on. We then contacted those with Capris coming to HMC with our decision and managed to sort that out.............as from today any new builds will need to be on the correct 13 inch wheel with a maximum 8 inches wide, there are plenty of 13 inch tyre options and infact as many as in 15 inch.

Picture attached is the Seton touring Car Capri V6 on 13 inch wheels(tyres are slicks because it races in Group A/C Touring Cars) Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Suppose i should put pics of this Capri up, Natalie Parlanes 71 3L V6 Capri on correct 13 inch Hotwire wheels, Natalie races out of Palmerston North and she joins our grid whenever she can, its a beautiful car and runs strong.

[Steve Holmes]

I love that Bo Seton Capri Dale. What sort of wheels are those?

[Grant Sprague]

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[Grant Sprague]

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[Paul B]

Really nice cage Grant, Lucky you can run a watts linkage, I cant on the Sprint. Cheers

[Grant Sprague]

Really nice cage Grant, Lucky you can run a watts linkage, I cant on the Sprint. Cheers

Thank you Paul I ran a panhard rod on my mustang , it worked perfectly you might look at that if rules allow , only reason a watts linkage is because friends that run escorts said this is the way to go , plus in our rule book...

[Paul B]

Thank you Paul I ran a panhard rod on my mustang , it worked perfectly you might look at that if rules allow , only reason a watts linkage is because friends that run escorts said this is the way to go , plus in our rule book...

Sadly the FIA rules for the Falcon rear suspension are very limited. I can only run an extra leaf on each the rear springs, 2 shocks and that's it. So it will be real interesting to drive, also I can only run 5.5inch rims! It will be cool to race it in period... warts and all. Looking forward to seeing a grid of FIA cars.
Cheers

[John McKechnie]

Now that the Team Cambridge Monaro is finished, i will not be racing my XA Coupe any more.
I am telling everyone here, because the first hit out for HMC is in mid October -TACCOC at Hampton Downs.
If you want a ready to race CODd 633hp XA Coupe, now is the time.
Will be listing it on trademe and other places.

Price reflects all the top quality parts in it.

[librules]

I love that Bo Seton Capri Dale. What sort of wheels are those?

I think you'll find they are early Simmons racing wheels, Steve. They were used on a lot of smaller Aussie tin-tops during the 70's.

[Steve Holmes]

I think you'll find they are early Simmons racing wheels, Steve. They were used on a lot of smaller Aussie tin-tops during the 70's.

Thanks for that. Simmons have a long and interesting history, and along with Mawer were one of the founding Aussie companies manufacturing proper lightweight racing wheels. Prior to this, the wealthy teams in Australia had expensive imported American Racing, Minilite etc wheels, while the budget teams mostly had widened steel wheels.

[Kiwiboss]

Entries for the first official Historic race meeting of the 2017/18 summer season have just been posted by TACCOC. This is a fantastic one day event Saturday, October 14th at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

Featuring Historic Muscle and Saloon Cars. Participants in period correct pre 12/77 Saloon cars will be eager to dust of the winter blues for some 4 wheeled historic motorsport action.

Expected big bore HMC Saloons are Roger Williams 69 “American Airlines” Camaro, Dave Sturrock 68 “Gulf” Camaro, Andrew Sinclair 70 “Hemi” Cuda, Dale Mathers 69 “Boss” Mustang, David Wood 76 “Petty” Dodge Aspen, Tony Mexted 70 PDL Mustang, Tony Roberts 65 Mustang Fastback, Brett Pearce 68 “Bathurst” Monaro, Sean McCaughan 71 XY “Shaker” Falcon, Glenn Allingham and Murray Brown in their 70 Camaros, the super quick Sampson RS V6 Capris and first time racer Greg Goudie’s awesome Capri along with others.

In the small bore HSC Saloon ranks expect to see John Dennehy’s rapid Ex-Freighters MK1 Escort, Neville “Hillsy” Hills MK2 Escort, Dennis Connell’s 69 “Fahey” MK1 Escort, Rayden Smith 69 “Ex Richards” MK1 Escort, Mike Coory’s 76 Datsun “GTR” 240K, Bob Hyslop 72 RX2 Mazda and first time racer Todd Gower MK3 Cortina and this is only a sample……………

For Spectators expect a trip back in time as this meeting represents a bygone era, a time were the Cars were the Stars and Legends were made, you may even meet one of the legends at this event.

[John McKechnie]

For those who really enjoyed HMC yesterday, or want to move up the grid-dont forget that my HMC XA Coupe is for sale.
A complete beginner, who has never raced before, hadnt even driven it, was doing low 1:17 in it
That would have put it in P5 in practice yesterday
He said it was a dream to drive, probably a little heavy.

[Kiwiboss]

Heres a fabulous picture taken yesterday, tells all the story you need to know..........pinched it of FB so its either Phil Nobles or a Nigel Watts picture?

[kiwi285]

It was a cracker of a day - perfect weather and great cars and racing.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2daaus2.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/21ak5mu.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2eled8o.jpg

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http://i67.tinypic.com/1rrudk.jpg

[Kiwiboss]

And I've just been informed that this 63.5 Falcon Futura V8 is currently on its way from the USA and will join the ranks of Historic Muscle Cars............these are such cool cars and two door hardtops are not an easy find.

[Kiwiboss]

God damn......listen to this puppy sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvwQsaDyrxk&feature=youtu.be

Great in-car footage from David Thompson Jr's Mk1 Escort from the weekend..........I though John Dennehys Escort was quick but David was rite on his case and really made the big cars work.

[Paul B]

Awesome day out, is there a better way to spend a sunny Saturday
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[John McKechnie]

Paul -We all really enjoyed having you and your good wife with us.
Heres looking forward to more of what we enjoy next month

[Paul B]

Paul -We all really enjoyed having you and your good wife with us.
Heres looking forward to more of what we enjoy next month

Absolutely, looking forward to Manfield.
Cheers

[Steve Holmes]

This is the list of cars currently entered for the HMC/HSC races at the MG Classic in November. Looks like a few more to come yet:

1. #1 David Thompson Snr, 68 MK1 Escort
2. #3 Kevin Gimblett, 67 Camaro
3. #4 Colin Campbell, 69 Mk1 RS Escort
4. #7 Dave Sturrock, 68 RS/SS Camaro
5. #8 Ian Williamson, 72 RX2 Mazda
6. #12 Roger Williams, 69 Camaro
7. #21 Sean McCaughan, 71 XY Falcon
8. #25 Rex Bentham, 60 Mk2 Jag
9. #23 Dale Mathers, 69 Mustang
10. #28 Murray Brown, 70 Z28 Camaro
11. #32 Tony Roberts, 65 Mustang FB
12. #42 Andrew Sinclair, 70 Hemi Cuda
13. #44 Andrew Stevenson, 67 Mustang
14. #46 Howard Wood, 73 2002 BMW
15. #47 Pete Stevenson, 66 Mustang FB
16. #50 Glenn Allingham, 70 Camaro
17. #57 Richie Malam, 67 Mustang Coupe
18. #63 Grant Sprague, 71 Mk1 Escort
19. #68 Brett Pearce, 68 Bathurst Monaro
20. #69 Dennis McConnell, 69 Mk1 Escort
21. #94 Greg Goudie, 70 Capri V8
22. #103 John Dennehy, 68 Mk1 Escort
23. #104 Tony Mexted, 70 PDL Mustang
24. #117 John Sampson, 69 Capri V6
25. #175 Todd Gower, 76 MK3 Cortina
26. #187 Pat Excell, 65 Ford Anglia GT
27. #227 Natalie Parlane, 71 Capri V6
28. #233 Tom Lancaster, 70 Capri V8
29. #289 Nigel MacDonald, 67 Mustang FB
30. #483 Neville(Hillsy) Hills, 75 MK2 Escort

[Paul B]

Pics from MG Classic meeting at Manfield 10, 111, 12 November 2017
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[Steve Holmes]

Be sure to check out the new and improved Historic Muscle Cars/Historic Saloon Cars website: www.historicmusclecars.co.nz

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[Oldfart]

Cool website!

[Limezed]

Here is a short highlights video of Manfield by Adam at "The Fast Files". HMC appears around the 1:30 mark.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35sX-OC1eo&t=5s

[Kiwiboss]

We have a good field for this Sundays one day TACCOC meeting, low key and lots of FUN. Public entry for this event at Hampton Downs is free so please come along and enjoy seeing some old historic Saloon, Sports and open wheel cars sliding around the track.

1. #1 – David Thompson Snr Ford Mk1 Escort
2. #3 – Kevin Gimblett Chevrolet Camaro
3. #7 – David Sturrock Chevrolet Camaro
4. #08 – Ian Williamson Mazda RX2
5. #12 – Roger Williams Chevrolet Camaro(Withdrawn)
6. #20 – Dennis Mills Datsun P510
7. #21 – Sean McCaughan Ford XY Falcon
8. #23 – Dale Mathers Ford Mustang Boss 302
9. #25 – Rex Bentham Jaguar Mark 2
10. #30 – Kevin Mills, Ford BDA Mk1 Escort
11. #47 – Peter Stevenson Ford Mustang
12. #50 – Glenn Allingham Chevrolet Camaro
13. #157 – Arthur Vowles Wolseley 1500
14. #57 - Richard Malam Ford Mustang
15. #68 – Brett Pearce Holden Monaro
16. #69 - Dennis McConnell Ford Escort Lotus Twin Cam
17. #83 – Bruce Thompson Ford XA Coupe
18. #87 – Steve Doughty Chevrolet Camaro
19. #103 – John Dennehy Ford Escort Mk1
20. #117 – John Sampson Ford Capr1 RS2600
21. #483 – Nev Hillsy Hills Ford Escort Mk2
22. #4 - Colin Campbell, Ford Mk1 Escort

[Andrew Metford]

Thank you Dale, for posting up the entry list.

This needs to be done with all classes if the event promotors want spectators to turn up!! I wasn't going to go to this meeting, other things are more pressing, but based on the list above, there are a couple of cars I want to check out so I will make the effort to turn up. If this list hadn't been posted, I wouldn't have known and hence wouldn't have turned up, and there are probably others in the same boat.

[Oldfart]

Great bit of promo film, thanks Limezed, apart from the nauseating "music".

[Kiwiboss]

Thank you Dale, for posting up the entry list.

This needs to be done with all classes if the event promotors want spectators to turn up!! I wasn't going to go to this meeting, other things are more pressing, but based on the list above, there are a couple of cars I want to check out so I will make the effort to turn up. If this list hadn't been posted, I wouldn't have known and hence wouldn't have turned up, and there are probably others in the same boat.

Thanks for the feedback Andrew, sometimes postings are a double edge sword.............like you some see it as informative and others see it as giving up too much information................but I believe posting on the RR is more direct marketing to those with an interest in our hobby/sport rather than with some social media sites..

Hope you enjoyed the day...Dale M

[Kiwiboss]

Another first time racer to HSC/HMC on Sunday racer was Kev Mills in his beautifully presented MK1 Escort, 1600 BDA and all.........MSNZ T&C correct and with COD...............just amazing.

Dale M

[Grant Sprague]

Beautiful

[kiwi285]

After quite some time reading and responding to posts from khyndman I have finally met the gentleman. He was at the Taupo Historic GP meeting this weekend and here is a photo I took of him with Bruce Dyer and Dale Mathers.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4703/39101589494_11a997df0f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zgSh7)P1360074 (https://flic.kr/p/22zgSh7) by Mike Feisst (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150605843@N06/), on Flickr

[Steve Holmes]

After quite some time reading and responding to posts from khyndman I have finally met the gentleman. He was at the Taupo Historic GP meeting this weekend and here is a photo I took of him with Bruce Dyer and Dale Mathers.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4703/39101589494_11a997df0f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zgSh7)P1360074 (https://flic.kr/p/22zgSh7) by Mike Feisst (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150605843@N06/), on Flickr

Great pic Mike. I hope Ken enjoyed the weekend. Good to see Bruce in uniform.

[kiwi285]

Great pic Mike. I hope Ken enjoyed the weekend. Good to see Bruce in uniform.

Yes I think it would be fair to say Ken had a great weekend and seemed to have a constant smile on his face. I am sure he met heaps of people from the old days.

[Spgeti]

You would not of thought that I have lost 11Kgs....more work to do...
No flies in the photo which was amazing considering I blamed Charlie O’Brien for bringing them over from Aussie with him !

Ken will be smiling all the way home and was great to have him over here.

This was a fantastic meeting, good attendance, no serious damage to our group and the theme was right on the button for this year.
Weather was seriously hot.
Well done BMMP for great event.
19 F5000, 24 HMC/HSC, 13 Historic Touring cars, 19 HSS and great field of FJ’s plus the bikes....something for everyone.

Paul Fahey sold out of books both days and HMC/HSC put on a great display of cars for Paul over the 2 days, thanks to Rayden for bringing the Willment Escort, John for the Cambridge Monaro, Don Fenwick for the Possum Cortina V8, Poul Christie for the Lotus Cortina, Sean and Jane for the Fleetwood Mustang, Pat Excell for the Anglia and Tony and Colleen for the PDL Mustang tribute and for taking Paul for a ride in his lovely car. A special moment for Tony.
You guy really made it happen for Paul, Kerry and Ray.

Thanks

Cheers
Bruce and Dale

[khyndart in CA]

About to leave Auckland for the flight back to Ca.
That smile will be with me for a long time as I look back on a wonderful 3 days.
Thanks to so many for making me welcome and topped off with a stop in to visit Spinner Black in Morrinsville today.
I have to go more soon.
Ken H

[nigel watts]

About to leave Auckland for the flight back to Ca.
That smile will be with me for a long time as I look back on a wonderful 3 days.
Thanks to so many for making me welcome and topped off with a stop in to visit Spinner Black in Morrinsville today.
I have to go more soon.
Ken H

It was nice to catch up with you in Taupo Ken. Hope you have a good trip home. Bon voyage. Regards, Nigel

[Spgeti]

Safe journey home Ken,

Cheers
The HMC/HSC Team

[ERC]

Another time Ken! Safe journey home and enjoy the memories.

[Kiwiboss]

Brand New car to HMC for the final meeting at Taupo on the weekend was Sean McCaughans superb built Geoghegan Replica 71 XY Falcon. Out of the box it performed fantastic, a credit to the driver and builder. I'm sure some on-track action shots will come up on the RR soon.

[Kiwiboss]

What a fantastic weekend of racing for our final event of the season, the Taupo Great Lakes under HRC. Historic Muscle and Saloon finally grew up.............we started with 15 cars(1 sports car to test the waters) had an absolute fantastic weekend of historic racing and comradery......car of the weekend would have to have been Greg Goudies fabulous FIA BDG Mk 1 Escort.......taking it to the V8's. The Saturday night banquet dinner was a hoot, more pictures to come on this.

[Kiwiboss]

More pics