In 19 April 1997 -This car came 3rd overall and 2nd in the 3500cc + over class D in the 6 hour endurance at PukekoheOriginally Posted by kiwi285
Here's a photo to prove that those elusive barn finds do exist even here in NZ. This car has recently been sighted and I am told has found a new home. The cars look to be in excellent condition. And YES it will be on track again soon.
with Dean Perkins and Steve Bennenbroek driving .
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-24-2016 at 09:04 AM.
The next event for Historic Sports Sedan and Invited All- Comers is April 2, 3 at Hampton Downs.
Jon Telford is coming up to run.
Mark Allen, Robert Bartley, John Rush and Graham Barnes cant make it.
Graeme Addis will be there in his Charger.
Richard Quinn in his Starlet V8.-flywheel needs repairing, wont be there.
Robert Jack-Escort V8
Gordon Burr is looking forward to having a decent crack in the Alfetta
Barry Algie will also be there and running with the Monaro
Adrian Dobbe -Torana.
Roger Davis- Torana
Ron Findlay-Capri V8,
Ivan Bevins-XBGT Coupe,- maybe a starter
Peter Hooper -Starlet.
Colin Meadows- Camaro.
Dennis Running-either RX8 or Corvette.
Rob Berggren- Capri V8- This car has a competitive history going back to the 90s and will post it here
The Torana V8 shown above- simply not enough time to get it ready..will definitely be there for the next outing.This car also has competitive history back to the 90s and will put details here.
Still waiting to hear from Bruce Goodwin- MK3 Zephyr V8, Brian Friend-Commodore, Barry Search, Bruce Kenny-Commodore, John Learmonth.And some others that I will do an update on.
Steve Pearson- Rover, .cant make it.
Graeme Park- making good progress on the GPS Marina V8, but not ready yet.
If anyone out there has a suitable car and they would like to run with us, please contact me.
All those who love these cars should get excellent value for the weekend
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-22-2016 at 07:23 AM.
Well done John. Looking better all the time.
Robert Jack has posted these for those who want the experience of looking up the Alfettas exhaust....neat to have these videos contributed here.
https://youtu.be/1InryhYN9g4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byoDGcP4tyI
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-24-2016 at 08:38 AM.
As you can see it still has Graham Crispe Electrical, V700 tyres and number 4.
Was originally built up in mid 90s by Steve Bennenbroek from a genuine XU1 body he got from a guy from Aucklands North Shore who was building up a race car- anyone got any details of previous owner ?
Later sold to Chris Radford-#830., when Steve got into Tranzams
Chris had a XU1 V8 as a road car , and this was copied off that-Garry is a very talented toolmaker
Will be posting results from Taupo 11 April 1998 when it ran in Kiwi Sports Sedans.
Special interest will be seeing where it won a race beating Dale Mathers .
Also the 6 hour races.-at Pukekohe racing with the likes of Dennis Running, John Pope, Trevor McLean, Vern Muller, etc
Last edited by John McKechnie; 08-02-2016 at 02:31 AM.
This a is result sheet from Taupo sent to John. Its a Kiwi sports sedan race 18 years ago.
Its one of a few i will put up.
Johns Torana is driven here by Steve Benningbrook.
Also on the Grid are a few cars Running now in Historic Sports sedans
Brendon Niemans escort, now with Jon Rush.
Richard Quin (Crowe Starlet 1) has his son Ben here.
Russel Due Firenza Now with Mark Allen
John Learmonth in an ex Algie Chevy Monza
Neil Deighton, still runs the Chavanga at Manfeild
Graham Barns. ex Builvant , Richards, Cullinane ,Baker, Friend Capri Chev.
Also here, (but i think now back in Aust). is Alan montgomery in his ex Allan Grice RX3
Anything sub 46 seconds in starting to go pretty quick
Chris Radford who has been very helpful in supplying these pictures, result sheets and factual history
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 07:18 AM.
That would be Chris Radford....
Gary Radford who has been very helpful in supplying these pictures, result sheets and factual history
Absolutely correct Mr Growler. Got picked up on that already today.............
Thanks Roger....and not forgetting Roger had the track record at the time.
And its most important that these Sports Sedans have survived to still be running almost 20 years later in the Historic Sports Sedans.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-25-2016 at 12:29 AM.
Legends of Speed- this weekend, April 2, 3 April at Hampton Downs.
There will be practice -Saturday morning, first race Saturday afternoon.
Sunday will be 2 races.
All starts will be rolling.
Roger Davis........Torana
Dennis Running. Corvette.
Gordon Burr,.......Alfetta
Barry Algie..........Monaro
Colin Meadows.....Camaro
Adrian Dobbe.......Torana
Ron Findlay..........Capri
Jon Telford...........RX7
Peter Hooper.......Starlet
Robert Jack..........Escort
Robert Berggren...Capri
Last run for Summer season, next event will be TACOC Hampton Downs Sunday Nov 1.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 09:59 PM.
These are confirmed starters.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 03:22 AM.
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Last edited by John McKechnie; 04-07-2016 at 05:25 AM.
Wow....John theres a Riley Elf in that race !!.......mmmmm
Bruce- thats why I posted this page....ring a few bells........................?
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