Taupo January 19th- 20th 2019.

It’s that time of year again! The Taupo Historic GP is coming up at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on the 19th and 20th of January 2019.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Formula 5000, the iconic stock-block V8 single-seater category here, across the Tasman and in the United States.
Plus much more ;
Race categories:

Formula 5000s
Historic Muscle Cars
Historic Saloon Cars
Historic Sports Sedans & Allcomers
Historic Formula Fords, Formula Juniors, Historic F3, and Invited Sports Racing cars
The Carl Cox Motorsport Hyosung and Ninja Cup

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I hope to see you there.
If you see a car approaching on the wrong / right side of the road that could be me !

(Ken H)

On my Bucket list, but the bucket ain't looking too good.. Would love to be there but probably not going to happen..

Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro.
He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019.
Thats what a bucket list is.
We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year
Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............

I've entered!

Historic Sports Sedan Club (Inc) are proud to be running the following cars-

Cambridge Monaro .John McKechnie.
1939 Chev Coupe ..Cam Neill
Chavenger ...........Neil Deighton
Firenza V8-..........Mark Allan
MK3 Zephyr V8 ....Bruce Goodwin
Starlet V8 ...........Richard Quinn
Custaxie 2 ..........Robert Bartley
Capri V8..............Graham Barnes
HB Torana ...........Adrian Dobbe
Escort V8 ............Robert Jack
Mazda RX8...........Dennis Running
Mazda RX8...........Jon Telford
Chev Monza .........Roger Williams
Toyota Starlet.......Peter Hooper
Holden SLR 5000..Roger Davis
Falcon XA ............Bruce Thompson
Falcon XB ............Ivan Bevins.
Marina V8 ...........Murray Park
Escort V8 ............Gordon Burr
Capri V8 .............Ron Findlay.
Consul 315 V8......Darcy May

We will be having -
Friday .......Practice.
Saturday....Practice, 2 X 6 laps.
Sunday..... 2 X 6 laps

Looking forward to being there.

Great Nigel, we really missed you not being at MG Manfeild
We have been so spoiled with your pix

I have invited about 16 friends and family and if they all show up along with MY Team can I get a discount on the price of my admission ?
I just hope my bus can make it to the airport on time.

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(Ken H )

We have 24 cars for HMC and HSC, Bruce can put up the list but we have some pretty cool cars coming. Several of our races will be split grid between HMC and HSC along with the fastest half and slowest half, its always good trial different ideas and this event allows for that. Along with our past Legends the HMC/HSC camp will be selling T-Shirts, Calendars and other items. Looking forward to a FUN weekend.

Thanks Dale.....lol

HMC
Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang
Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm
Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute”
Kevin Gimblett, #3 1967 Camaro, “Earnhardt Tribute”
Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS
Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan
Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute”
Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO
Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri
John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600

HSC
David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington
John McKechnie, #59 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce
Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson
Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon
Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000
Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2
Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2
Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000
Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000
Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT
Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2
Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe
Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510
Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall

A really great turn out of 24 Cars.
We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public.
They are to date,
David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone, Spencer “Spinner” Black and Dennis Marwood.

Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....

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Thanks Dale.....lol

HMC
Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang
Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm
Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute”
Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS
Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan
Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute”
Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO
Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri
John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600

HSC
David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington
John McKechnie, #1 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce
Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson
Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon
Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000
Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2
Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2
Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000
Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000
Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT
Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2
Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe
Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510
Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall

A really great turn out of 24 Cars.
We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public.
They are to date,
David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone and Dennis Marwood.

Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....

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No Nigel MacDonald?

Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.

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Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.

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Bruce a great line-up.

This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??

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Originally Posted by Roger Dowding

Bruce a great line-up.

This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??

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Hi Roger,

Yes a good line up and we are very pleased with the commitment by the guys and girls getting in behind this event.

Yes it is Barry Moon’s old car.

We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.

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Originally Posted by Kiwiboss

We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.

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Hopefully a group photo with You, Ken H, John Mck Bruce D and Nigel W .. and others .. Enjoy the Days ..

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Originally Posted by Roger Dowding

Hopefully a group photo with You, Ken H, John Mck Bruce D and Nigel W .. and others .. Enjoy the Days ..

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Geez, who would want a photo with all us ugly buggers in it....

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Originally Posted by Spgeti

Geez, who would want a photo with all us ugly buggers in it....

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TRS would -maybe Steve H the owner of the forum will be there too - the younger " bugger "
Cheers Bruce !!

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Originally Posted by John McKechnie

Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro.
He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019.
Thats what a bucket list is.
We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year
Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............

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Tell Kenny - to take extra Sock and U.....pants just in case..

Guys - unfortunately not a goer for this year - but, I will be better organised for 2020.. Sorry Ken H,our meeting is still a way away .. Cheers

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Originally Posted by Roger Dowding

TRS would -maybe Steve H the owner of the forum will be there too - the younger " bugger "
Cheers Bruce !!

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Yes there will be a few of us....Steve H, Dale M, Tony R, John Mc, Nigel, Ken, Bruce T, Paul B....and others

You need to be here Roger....obviously she who needs to be obeyed has given the orders.....

Roger, just a short drive for you, It would be great to see you at the Taupo GP.... no pressure!
Cheers

C'mon Roger,
The "stars" might not align like this again !
KH

The “Legends” attending the Historic Taupo Grand Prix are...

David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone, Spencer “Spinner” Black, Dennis Marwood and Jim Palmer.

Thanks to the above for putting the time in to come and to Dale and John for their efforts in organising this.

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Originally Posted by khyndart in CA

C'mon Roger,
The "stars" might not align like this again !
KH

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Ken H, Paul B and others, sadly my "Stars" aren't going to align either.. so missing out.
Seeing the " Legends " list what a great group of guys ..
as Bruce says

" David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone, Spencer “Spinner” Black, Dennis Marwood and Jim Palmer.

Thanks to the above for putting the time in to come and to Dale and John for their efforts in organising this. "

Enjoy the weekend.

Cheers

Roger

I have just heard from one of our group that has arrived at Taupo and it is stinking HOT....

Bruce,
It is just the opposite here at LAX right now where it is cold,windy and wet.
I .might have to borrow a pair of "Grimmie's " shorts !
Ken H [

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Originally Posted by Spgeti

I have just heard from one of our group that has arrived at Taupo and it is stinking HOT....

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Yep, currently 30.8 in the shade where I am. I think it's supposed to be about 27 in Taupo on Saturday & Sunday which probably means 30 or so at the track.:cool:

Man, its hot enough here and I am about to have my 5th swim of the day...also may have another one after walking the dogs at 11pm tonight.
And I have to leave this for 4 days.......tough days in the office ahead.

I know one of our Racers has a cool suit....he thought ahead.

Wet the underwear-cold water- or put them in the freezer........its a cool start.

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Originally Posted by John McKechnie

Wet the underwear-cold water- or put them in the freezer........its a cool start.

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Hi John, have PM'd you

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Originally Posted by John McKechnie

Man, its hot enough here and I am about to have my 5th swim of the day...also may have another one after walking the dogs at 11pm tonight.
And I have to leave this for 4 days.......tough days in the office ahead.

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Been 28 or 29 officially in Taurang the last few days, over 30 I would say !!.

Have a great weekend Guys, and good clean Racing - they are more expensive to repair these days.

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Drive Safely and remember ...... !!!!!

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Those Boys in Blue, will be watching You.

Cheers

Roger D.

PS Ken H, so sorry to be missing the event - have a great time with all those Guys and Girls.
Say Hi to Alan Boyle from me - he just had his 77th Birthday ..

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Originally Posted by John McKechnie

Wet the underwear-cold water- or put them in the freezer........its a cool start.

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Wetting not recommended John. Suits are flameproof - not fireproof and not really heat proof. In a fire, you'd probably get scalded through the heat transfer. Which is why we always recommended you dried your suit between races.

For the same reason, you shouldn't really wear a watch with a metal strap. Having said that, the risk of fire is relatively slim, based on the number of races most of us have attended over the years, despite the new rules with underwear and balaclavas etc. But, it is still a risk, no matter how small that risk is - but then so is being hit in the face by a wayward bird when driving a single seater.

I am about to head out through the Waikato and Bay of Plenty on the way to Auckland after a most enjoyable 3 days at Taupo.
Thanks to so many of you, especially John, Bruce, Chad, Angus nd Rowan for putting up with me ( especially in confined sleeping quarters ! )
Meeting up with old school friends, relatives, chatting with racing legends and Mr. Holmes was like magic to me.( Bucket list material )
Plus wonderful racing..great stuff. Thanks to all and soon I will be heading back to winter but my batteries have been fully recharged.
Cheers
Ken H

The Demos proved to be a real hit for HSSC fans and entertaining for the spectators

I gave the Team Cambridge Monaro to Rowan Harman..aussiemonza on TRS ...he did 2 X 10 lap sessions with Ken Hydman..after 50 years he finally got his just desserts.
Rowan had been the custodian of the Monaros Moon manifold and 4 X 48IDA Webers for many years, so this was just reward for him....also convinced him that there was NO way he could buy them back off me.
Bruce took his buddy Chad out as well in Blue at the same time and all of a sudden it was like Coppins and Moffat in some very stylish overtaking and cornering

Bruce took his 2 daughters out in Blue, we also took Scott and Grant Hawkins-our greatest fans- for a coordinated close passing sessions in the 2 cars.

Also took some of the Taupo flaggies for 3 lap sprints for some excitement as they gave us so much of their time in supporting race day. I had to keep reminding my passengers that we as we were Historics we were actually supposed to slide through the corners

Graham Barnes son Shane also took the old mans Capri for a tankfull of fun.

I was geared up to give Spinner Black some laps in his old Monaro,, but unfortunately he didnt make it

Biggest smile of the day came from Jon Telford, Roger Davis and myself after finally getting Jen Mossman to get behind the wheel of the Mazda RX8 that was built originally just for her. She went out on the track, last seen beating Roger Williams lap record..still hasnt come in yet so we are going to send out the search parties.

Thanks BMMP for scheduling spare time between races for family and friends to enjoy the cars at pace on the track

Monaro and Blue probably did a full season of racing with demos and I think I know Taupo track better.

Extra special big thank you to Angus Fogg who was worked mercilessly for 3 days fixing all manner of car ailments, such as -hub seals on Starlets,test driving Marinas, getting new driveshaft for Blue Friday night at Vegas and checking the water on the Monaro.

Hard Workers Award would have to go to Paul B....after working tirelessly in the HMC/HSC marquee, he finally emerged for his Demo, and the cars had been packed away...next time buddy.

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Originally Posted by khyndart in CA

I am about to head out through the Waikato and Bay of Plenty on the way to Auckland after a most enjoyable 3 days at Taupo.
Thanks to so many of you, especially John, Bruce, Chad, Angus nd Rowan for putting up with me ( especially in confined sleeping quarters ! )
Meeting up with old school friends, relatives, chatting with racing legends and Mr. Holmes was like magic to me.( Bucket list material )
Plus wonderful racing..great stuff. Thanks to all and soon I will be heading back to winter but my batteries have been fully recharged.
Cheers
Ken H

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Glad you enjoyed your self Kenny, the travel distance shows what a dedicated fan you are and your tireless work is very much appreciated.

Bruce.

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Originally Posted by John McKechnie

The Demos proved to be a real hit for HSSC fans and entertaining for the spectators

I gave the Team Cambridge Monaro to Rowan Harman..aussiemonza on TRS ...he did 2 X 10 lap sessions with Ken Hydman..after 50 years he finally got his just desserts.
Rowan had been the custodian of the Monaros Moon manifold and 4 X 48IDA Webers for many years, so this was just reward for him....also convinced him that there was NO way he could buy them back off me.
Bruce took his buddy Chad out as well in Blue at the same time and all of a sudden it was like Coppins and Moffat in some very stylish overtaking and cornering

Bruce took his 2 daughters out in Blue, we also took Scott and Grant Hawkins-our greatest fans- for a coordinated close passing sessions in the 2 cars.

Also took some of the Taupo flaggies for 3 lap sprints for some excitement as they gave us so much of their time in supporting race day. I had to keep reminding my passengers that we as we were Historics we were actually supposed to slide through the corners

Graham Barnes son Shane also took the old mans Capri for a tankfull of fun.

I was geared up to give Spinner Black some laps in his old Monaro,, but unfortunately he didnt make it

Biggest smile of the day came from Jon Telford, Roger Davis and myself after finally getting Jen Mossman to get behind the wheel of the Mazda RX8 that was built originally just for her. She went out on the track, last seen beating Roger Williams lap record..still hasnt come in yet so we are going to send out the search parties.

Thanks BMMP for scheduling spare time between races for family and friends to enjoy the cars at pace on the track

Monaro and Blue probably did a full season of racing with demos and I think I know Taupo track better.

Extra special big thank you to Angus Fogg who was worked mercilessly for 3 days fixing all manner of car ailments, such as -hub seals on Starlets,test driving Marinas, getting new driveshaft for Blue Friday night at Vegas and checking the water on the Monaro.

Hard Workers Award would have to go to Paul B....after working tirelessly in the HMC/HSC marquee, he finally emerged for his Demo, and the cars had been packed away...next time buddy.

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John Mck .. thanks for the story - A great weekend for you all, Cheers.
P S - Spgeti has posted quite a few photos on a Facebook page - including your Beauty in the pits and on track.
With his permission I could edit and post them on here - give me a day or two to organise..
Cheers
Roger D

Help yourself Roger and just please credit the Photographer. Stuart Short and Nigel Watts have taken some fantastic photos.
Mike Feisst runs our Website and is on TRS.

HMC/HSC had one of the best race events we have ever had. Great racing by our Racers, no damage apart from breakages, and a very happy team of helpers.

I will leave it up to Dale to give a report on the action.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Spgeti

Help yourself Roger and just please credit the Photographer. Stuart Short and Nigel Watts have taken some fantastic photos.
Mike Feisst runs our Website and is on TRS.

HMC/HSC had one of the best race events we have ever had. Great racing by our Racers, no damage apart from breakages, and a very happy team of helpers.

I will leave it up to Dale to give a report on the action.

Cheers

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Cheers Spgeti, will of course credit the photog's .. So pleased to read it was a great event ..

This from Nigel W .. to start ..

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Jen Mossman got some track time in her Chev powered Mazda RX 7. This car was built for Jen a few years back and started with a 327 small block. Now owned by John Telford who kindly offered Jen the drive.
Jen is the only female, or one of the very few to break 60 seconds in a saloon car at Bay Park.

The car was built it maybe 1991 Its a tube chassis built by her ex husband Greg. They brought the Grant Brennans RX7 and dumped most of it but kept the IMSA body kit. Jennifer had the ex Brett Willis commodore for a few season prior, so they stripped it out and used the mechanicals in the Mazda.
The best bits the engine. ( the bones of it now in the Graeme Park Marina). its a Fisher 310 cube, and powered the 1982 US Transam championship winning DeAtley Camaro, ( with drivers Willie T Ribbs, and David Hobbs)
Additional info by Roger Davis.

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