The Rorstan drive was a lengthy and convoluted non-event. Pretty sure the listed drive was a Climax-powered car and as a result as you've indicated he never drove it.
The Rorstan drive was a lengthy and convoluted non-event. Pretty sure the listed drive was a Climax-powered car and as a result as you've indicated he never drove it.
Jim was a very good driver but I do not think he drove in single seaters after this. I do remember him at Baypark being upset with Norm Beechey after a saloon car race as they had banged doors coming through the S corners. (Great entertainment )I can't remember whether that was in the Porsche or the Camaro..( I need help on that one )
( Ken Hyndman )
Originally Posted by khyndart in CA
I reckon you're right. For some reason Rorstan had the Australian driver Paul Bolton driving for them the year before and after a poor results and reliability record he fired a Brabham through the hangar at Wigram. From Levin '68, Bolton on the left, Yock in the Lotus BRM, Palmer in the M4A and Frank Radisich in the Lotus 22 before it became the HCM.
Jan 4th 1969. NZGP. Pukekohe.
I had been a fan of Chris Amon ever since I had seen him drive in the rain at Ardmore in 1962. Although he did not have much luck on the Formula 1 circuits he was highly regarded by all his competition. Like his team mate Derek Bell, he was fast and talented and also a survivor. He certainly drove well at Pukekohe and this was his second win here.
( Another distant "Brownie" camera photo as Chris looked around after winning the NZGP )
(Ken Hyndman ..photo )
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The day after the NZGP. Jan. 1969.
This was big money back then. Perhaps Rod Grimwood could have been found here. I thank Kevin Hirst for the advice..
"Ken, look for the bloke on right with paper in hand on post 81, looks like he is pushing car but is actualy pinching the guy's watch, that is Rod, cheers, would love to be there, "
Kevin, I will keep my "Apple Watch" out of sight at Laguna Seca ! ( Just joking )
Note on this stock car announcement the name of the one and only Mr. Spinner Black. (Cowan-Black Promotions )He was an enterprising man.
( From 1969 NZGP programme )
(Ken Hyndman )
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Here you are from the 1968 Shell Year Book
Don't worry about your watch, keep a hand on the wallet cobber.
Cheers see you there
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Well folks it is time for me to sign off as I have run out of old programmes and photos. This has been a fun project bringing back many memories and very interesting inputs. Perhaps some of you can carry on with programmes into the 1970s and beyond. I have taken up too much space and now I am moving aside.
Thanks,
Ken Hyndman.
( In 1969 I could have gone off to relax with a "Lexington" filtered cigarette. I just may not have lived long enough to write this ! )
(1969 NZGP programme )
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Thanks Ken for doing this as its been really interesting and brings back a few memories.
Thank you Ken well done , good photo of Jim Palmer I had a great yarn with him at HD an other fellow car dealer & a top man from Hamilton
Grant,
You have always supported my "stuff" and I really appreciate that and especially the opportunity to meet you.. I may be back after Laguna Seca..perhaps Rod will provide me with some material !
Hey, I did find this find this bit on Jim Palmer in the 1969 programme. Interesting comment regarding Colin Chapman. Also ironic in the picture of Bolton through the hanger (post # 286) that it is Jim Palmer driving by in his McLaren M4A.
1969 NZGP programme entry.
(Ken Hyndman )
Note on this stock car announcement the name of the one and only Mr. Spinner Black. (Cowan-Black Promotions )He was an enterprising man.
Ken-
Spinner and Terry Scott ran Forrest Lake stock cars in Hamilton
His brother Warren ran Waikaraka Park with Cowan.
Rod could tell you a few tales as he worked there.
Warren has a car wrecking business just across the road.
My son told me you called while you were in NZ recently....next time and with a drive in the Monaro
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Tasman Races in Australia 1969.
Time to finish off with a Youtube movie showing the sights and sounds of the winged cars that would soon be banned from racing with these wing configurations.
(Thanks to Alec Mildren & Alfa Romeo for recording this)
(Ken Hyndman )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 08-01-2015 at 06:53 AM.
That is interesting Ken ......Jim is a down to earth hard case guy only met him a couple of times but a genuine good bloke ....amazing history in this short read , the other guys I meet from that era were few mainly due to the age gap[ from single seaters ]....but got to know Roly very well ..due to living in same city & same interests re golf & cars [& his beautiful daughters] & cool sons not to mention helping me win a few pre 65 championships in a mustang , hey re Rod [Grimmie] Grimwood I had a text saying he was off to help with fellow kiwi F5000 up yr way, an other top bugga we go back a few yrs hope you catch up with him but don't expect a coffee just good beer ....lol would be good to catch up again, to be honest since you were here I have been running around in overalls cleaning & fixing .........but managed to take family away on a good holiday in between that ..take care Grant
Ken, thanks for all your Posts, Nigel Wow, even older stuff,
I gave all mine away Programs [ Pukekohe 1965 to around 1983/4 and several from Baypark mid 70's ] to Rhys Jones, the Motorcycle Racer and Author of the book, " On Track - A history of Motor Racing at Pukekohe " published in 2008, I have an Autographed copy from Rhys.
After writing the book I gave him the programs and he advised " wished he had them before he wrote it .
Keep it coming Guys ..
In reference to Lexington's "after action, satisfaction", Graham Hill was quoted as saying "personally, I get my satisfaction from the action".Well folks it is time for me to sign off as I have run out of old programmes and photos. This has been a fun project bringing back many memories and very interesting inputs. Perhaps some of you can carry on with programmes into the 1970s and beyond. I have taken up too much space and now I am moving aside.
Thanks,
Ken Hyndman.
( In 1969 I could have gone off to relax with a "Lexington" filtered cigarette. I just may not have lived long enough to write this ! )
(1969 NZGP programme )
I was just a young man with a sheltered upbringing at the time, so of course I didn't understand what he was alluding to.
As for Lexingtons, they had toasted tobacco and were a great smoke. Several of my friends and I puffed away on them with much enthusiasm and were disappointed when they disappeared off the market after a very short lifespan. I had to go back to Peter Stuyvesants (The International passport to smoking pleasure) and I don't know what Graham Hill had to say about them.
David Hunter
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