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Car in both configurations.
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This was actually Bretts Willis (bottom photo) original Commodore that was slighty changed (Jenny Mossman). More info as we get it. The running gear from this car is a story on its own.Attachment 25308Attachment 25307
Car in both configurations.
Time for a few more Benson and Hedges photos from 1977 that have been passing through the scanner recently.
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Great photos. I thought I went to all the B&Vs but must have missed that one as I don't remember the Jag anyone know the drivers and how it did in the race?
It was Robbie Lester and Robert Orr. They lasted longer than expected but still retired.
I remember that the Jag was very competitive until the inboard disc brakes fried the oil seals in the diff and forced its retirement - my second photo in earlier post shows the 'cooking' oil smoke coming from the rear of the car.Quote:
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Fabulous photos thanks for sharing but has anyone got an entry list?
Much to my surprise I do have the programme. I will scan it tomorrow and put it up.
Stu
So I'm assuming one of the Chargers won?
Programme page with entry and graffiti - hope you can read it looks a bit ropey!
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Winners were Leo Leonard/Gary Sprague Charger. I must have disposed of most of magazines from late 70's in a house shift so this is all I can find so far. Damn!
I see I had noted positions at various distances, and Pedersen/Oxton Leyland P76 was leading at lap 157. I wonder what happened after that. Oh, turned page and there's more. At lap 174 Wilkinson/Harrington, Phillips/McLean, then Leonard/Sprague. Then at lap 267 it was Leonard-Sprague/Phillips-McLean/Pederson-Oxton. That may have been the final positions as programme showed 9 hours duration, not an exact number of laps and 267 laps is about 960 kms - close enough??
Stu Buchanan
Dauntsey Teagles P76 comes out to race at Historics periodically, was that raced at this meeting?
Thanks very much StuQuote:
Originally Posted by stubuchanan
2 Entries did not start, the second P76 - Hogg/Marriott and Bryan Bate/Bob Donaldson Cortina. The winner covered 270 laps. The Oxton/Pedersn P76 probably would have won, but at 5.30 a front brake caliper had worn through and welded itself to the shoe. The stop to replace the whole caliper unit cost 8 minutes. That is according to the report in MotorActionQuote:
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Yes, that tallies with the notes I must have taken down from the PA system. At lap 157 the Oxton/Pederson P76 was leading the Chargers of Wilkinson/Harrington and Leonard/Sprague by a lap, and then by lap 174, Leonard was leading and the P76 was seventh, 3 laps down. Information system must have been pretty good that year.Quote:
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Stu
Here's some more photos from the archives of '78 B and H. I seem to have shelled out for a roll of colour film as well which after 40 years, the negatives perhaps haven't stood up as well as the b&w negatives.
Anyway still nice to have a look at - perhaps stubuchanan still has an old program he can scan again to fill us in with all the drivers names which is brilliant.
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Photo 3rd down is the late Nick Begavic, he was a very handy driver and also co-drove a Falcon with Dick Johnston but unfortunately the seat back broke. Remember Nick co-driving a 60 lap race at Waikaraka Park with Ron Kendall, first guy did 30 laps then race was stopped to infield for driver change and refuel. We had some laughs with Nick getting him in and out of the Mazda. Remember, doors welded up. If they did not win, they were right at the pointy end anyway.
Next photo of a couple of young Millen boys.
1st photo is Robbie and the Typhoon Mazda.
Very last photo (colour) of 1600 Sports is Elvie Williams in brown car. She was quick.
[QUOTE=Rod Grimwood;43684]Photo 3rd down is the late Nick Begavic, he was a very handy driver and also co-drove a Falcon with Dick Johnston but unfortunately the seat back broke. Remember Nick co-driving a 60 lap race at Waikaraka Park with Ron Kendall, first guy did 30 laps then race was stopped to infield for driver change and refuel. We had some laughs with Nick getting him in and out of the Mazda. Remember, doors welded up. If they did not win, they were right at the pointy end anyway.=QUOTE]
Can't imagine why the seat-back broke.
Note for BMC Boy - Sorry I haven't got a 1978 B&H programme, probably I didn't go that year. But I do have the 1979 one so just ask if your photos go that far.
Stu
Many thanks for posting g these photos,love seeing those Calvin's,cottonseed,P76 etc
Not what I typed!!! Should read falcons,Cortinas etc
BMCBOY, is it possible to email me the top photo of Rod Coppins in the No 5 Charger to vmt@xtra.co.nz for my own collection please?
Beaut piks thank you ...... I had only one pik of my brother in the XC that I gave away to a ford fan but now more are springing so cool that they are showing up ..
Note for BMC Boy - Sorry I haven't got a 1978 B&H programme, probably I didn't go that year. But I do have the 1979 one so just ask if your photos go that far.
Thanks Stu I would like to have a look at it to put names to the photos.
My photos of 79 event are on post 114 - the year Stirling Moss appeared.
Ross
Thanks Grant - here's a couple more from the archives for old times sake.Quote:
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Thank you BMC.......pretty cool pik ,, never saw this car as was out of country but looked a hand full Bro would have not thought so though , you can see SCF on window same banner same on my mustang , very supportive was Allan regardless of what happened years later from the [too many chiefs dept]
Here's the 1978 entry list.
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And here's the 1979 list.
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[QUOTE=Milan Fistonic;43729]And here's the 1979 list.
Many thanks Milan - that's great to have.
He's struck again ! Nice work, Milan.
The interesting car on that 79 entry, is the orphan Peugeot 504 of Nick Begovic and Eric Morgan. I was curious as to the driver line up after seeing Ross' picture of it. Can anyone tell that story? 79 is the only B&H report between 75 and 82 I do not have.
im impressed with nick begovics range of co drivers. Of the top of my head he has had , derek bell, dick johnson, denny hulme. Im curious as to how he managed this
I think Nicky would spend some of his money:cool:
From what I have learned of the Peugeot entries in such races, and they as a company supported to some extent the entries, I suspect they looked for good drivers at a level of expenditure that was under control. I can ask someone who will have more of an "inside" answer
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was that before or after thatcher got lost?
I have done the promised research on the Pug 504. Connections with Campbell Industries have no idea why he had any connection with that entry.