NEW CLASS / SERIES; Historic Sports Sedans. formation meeting.20/04/13 ACC

[Grant Sprague]

Mate you gave it a go, I thought at the time wooow this is a giant call , some of the cars mentioned [probably all of them ] would need major re builds ...... we know what its like to have a race car in a shed for even 2 years let alone 20 plus... wheel cylinders seized , clutches rusted to fly wheels , batteres dead , radiators leaking, valves rusted to seats, fuel hoses & pumps etc etc ... new certs for roll bars , paper work lost, the list goes on & on, BUT George the intention was there , we can all get over excited [all of us] as Ernie often said expectations are greater than realization....... so we move on , tomorrow is an other day ....hope a few of the boys turn up , what will be wil be .............. Grant

[Oldfart]

Come on George, you don't HAVE to build a trailer, Pete has heaps of space at his place.

[kiwi285]

George - it would be almost impossible to do more than you have done to stir these car owners into action. No apologies should be made - they should come from the people who said yes but haven't fronted.

I will be there with bells on. It will be worth it to see the Mustang and the Charger on track together and doing what they did best in period.

[Racefan]

Once the others see you guys running the momentum will build . These are some of the most exciting race cars ever run in NZ I cant wait to see them on the track again.

[George Sheweiry]

Ok here is the latest list of entries for HSS as at 4pm friday from the NZIGP ;--


1 Graeme Addis Charger Cosworth Chev 366
2 Ricky Cooper Datsun 240Z
3 Roger Davis Torana A9X chev 358
4 Mike Dias Mustang DJR JPS 302
5 Adrian Dobbe Viva HDT 6
6 Dennis Running RX8 chev 366
7 Clive Sheweiry Ford Mustang GpA 302
8 George Sheweiry snr Ford Boss Mustang 366 Gurney Weslake

Other drivers who have since confirmed to me their intention to run;---

9 Peter Benbrook Ford Falcon SVO 351C
10 Simon Ussher Vauxhall Chevette 350 chev
11 John Dennehy Ford Escort Twin Cam
12 Barry Algie Holden Monaro 355 chev

and the Ian Algie Alfetta Milidon Chev 302 will be there but on display
and Craig Stacey should have the Fahey Anglia on display and its still a chance he may race it on the day

[kiwi285]

The numbers are starting to build. Keep the faith George - we are all rooting for you and the series.

[Rod Grimwood]

Ok here is the latest list of entries for HSS as at 4pm friday from the NZIGP ;--


1 Graeme Addis Charger Cosworth Chev 366
2 Ricky Cooper Datsun 240Z
3 Roger Davis Torana A9X chev 358
4 Mike Dias Mustang DJR JPS 302
5 Adrian Dobbe Viva HDT 6
6 Dennis Running RX8 chev 366
7 Clive Sheweiry Ford Mustang GpA 302
8 George Sheweiry snr Ford Boss Mustang 366 Gurney Weslake

Other drivers who have since confirmed to me their intention to run;---

9 Peter Benbrook Ford Falcon SVO 351C
10 Simon Ussher Vauxhall Chevette 350 chev
11 John Dennehy Ford Escort Twin Cam
12 Barry Algie Holden Monaro 355 chev

and the Ian Algie Alfetta Milidon Chev 302 will be there but on display
and Craig Stacey should have the Fahey Anglia on display and its still a chance he may race it on the day

Mate you are getting there, great to see Roger with his A9X this is a neat car. And Barry back again in his beast, Graeme the Charger, that Dobbe (Dodgy) character, the RX8 is great, tricky Ricky, young biscuit, JPS is a yes, Want to have a look at this Chevette as well, Peter in Falcon may need a navigator or GPS but will come right, and a mighty Escort to keep you all honest, and all the others, it will be good.
I will be there to help out if needed, that's all I can do at moment, so see you all there.

Cheers George keep the smile going cobber.

PS Craig may be able to 'sweeten' things up.

[Grant Sprague]

George see how quick things can change [another day tomorrow] !!!!. You sounded pretty down the other day when u phoned... you were down BUT not out ........ your intentions have great energy things might keep flowing for you , well done keep moving forward brother .........

[Malcolm McLeod]

I think I will be asking for flag point 1, so I can watch the emotion-charged drivers as they start their first race....
Well done George, as someone who has only read about these vehicles, I am really looking forward to this race meeting.
Bring it on!!!!!!!

[Rod Grimwood]

This is a sticker that George had a few hundred printed and gave them to people along with a flyer about Historic Sports Sedans at the Speed Show. This at his expense, so shows the guy's compassion for what he is trying to get going. And he will succeed as more boy's sort their toy's. I'll organize the sausages if some one does the BBQ for lunch time.

[George Sheweiry]

Just had a chat with the ACC and they have advised me that they want at least the last race to be a handicap because when I proposed the new class to them it was for 1 scratch race, 1 reverse grid with 5 secs between each 2 cars let go and the last a handicap and also because of the spectators point of view and that they will reconsider the format again after the inaugural meeting. It is of course their sandpit so we can both see how it goes for that first meet and move forward form there, personally I think this a good thing and I have full faith in my fellow competitors that all will use their mirrors and it of course is not F1 and Bernie wont be on the sidelines looking for some new blood, and as usual your comments would be invaluable

[Grant Sprague]

George ......... you know what happens when the helmets go on & you check yr belts , & the tyres & brakes are warm & the flag or lights are about to go !!!, yep good reminder about the mirrors though, How many times has that one come up ???????? . Good luck guys

[Rod Grimwood]

George ......... you know what happens when the helmets go on & you check yr belts , & the tyres & brakes are warm & the flag or lights are about to go !!!, yep good reminder about the mirrors though, How many times has that one come up ???????? . Good luck guys

Hopefully all involved realise that part of life (well in these cars) is over. The cars are to valuable (little bit like the guy's with them) Just give each other room, use your mirror (it's not to do your hair in) and hold your line as the faster boys will go past when it is time. As George say's, the crowd watching won't be there with a contract, but cameras, so give them something to take photos of. (and smile)

[John McKechnie]

Sounds like mandatory open face helmets will make for better facial expressions caught on camera for example when a faster car goes by............

[rogered]

Hopefully all involved realise that part of life (well in these cars) is over. The cars are to valuable (little bit like the guy's with them) Just give each other room, use your mirror (it's not to do your hair in) and hold your line as the faster boys will go past when it is time. As George say's, the crowd watching won't be there with a contract, but cameras, so give them something to take photos of. (and smile)

those are very sensible words of advice. have you found god or something ?

[Rod Grimwood]

Bless you, as you know I was always the quite, religious one amongst us. How is that red beast coming on Roger, can't wait to see it again.

[Shoreboy57]

George see how quick things can change [another day tomorrow] !!!!. You sounded pretty down the other day when u phoned... you were down BUT not out ........ your intentions have great energy things might keep flowing for you , well done keep moving forward brother .........

Good words Grant (and everyone else)
George - despite a minor setback have no fear. I will be there to watch. Message to ACC - that is at least one extra spectator simply because of this new class. be nice to see one or two more just on display as a sign of intent

[camaroman slp]

Steve Ross should take up the PDL mustang 1 to race with Georges ex Jim Richards sidchrome mustang that would be neat to see.I hope we are lucky to see full video footage on this site cheers.

[Grant Sprague]

If you gave Steve a phone call , I would just about put some $$ on it he would turn up .............. would you like me to test the water for you let me know , but wil have to act on it soon .....

[Steve Holmes]

Now that would be something to see, those two historic Mustang's on the track together, for the first time in over 30 years.