Thats a neat looking car, very welcome addition , will be great seeing that mixing it with the Escorts and RX2s
Thats a neat looking car, very welcome addition , will be great seeing that mixing it with the Escorts and RX2s
Stunning BDG powered Broadspeed Escort RS1600 replica. This car was built in New Zealand (by Dave Silcock?), but was sold to a buyer in the UK. Now for sale again. Has a current FIA Historic Technical Passport. It won't be cheap, but a very cool car to have that would/should be eligible for HSC.
More info here: https://www.motorsportauctions.com/c...-FIA-spec.html
[QUOTE=Steve Holmes;53382]Stunning BDG powered Broadspeed Escort RS1600 replica. This car was built in New Zealand (by Dave Silcock?), but was sold to a buyer in the UK. Now for sale again. Has a current FIA Historic Technical Passport. It won't be cheap, but a very cool car to have that would/should be eligible for HSC.
Yes built by Dave Silcock and to some degree much of the geometry was copied from the ex Fahey car
The donor shell (1300 GT road car) and the original 1600 BDA that was fitted (incl quite rare HART cam box cover) was supplied ex Alan Hewlett
[QUOTE=MTW201P;53394]Thanks for the great info.Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
Three HSC racers, Ian Williamson (RX2), Michael Eden (Viva), and Bill Ritchie (Giulia) all pictured at Manfield on the weekend, sorting their cars and sharpening their reflexes in preparation for the first appearance of HMC/HSC at the MG Classic in November.
Friday just been, and Grant Sprague was out testing his newly acquired Escort RS2000 at Hampton Downs. This is apparently the first time Grant has been on track in 15 years.
[QUOTE=Steve Holmes;55012]Friday just been, and Grant Sprague was out testing his newly acquired Escort RS2000 at Hampton Downs. This is apparently the first time Grant has been on track in 15 yrsFriday just been, and Grant Sprague was out testing his newly acquired Escort RS2000 at Hampton Downs. This is apparently the first time Grant has been on track in 15 years.....................................Grant>>>>..........13 years Steve...I sold the Mustang ....but time does fly .......... Geeeeee what a fantastic learning curve , I thought I would just rock up on a test day & learn this beautiful circuit & be sort of close to the other little ford pintos & that was not to be the case , the first session a bit damp & wet , corners blind in places , missing apexes, getting annoyed & started over driving going & slower.....came back in slowed my self down & went quicker by not being silly going back to smooth mode , but still a long way off to where we need to be on saying that we did a big think tank and looked at things that I know will improve the car plus more laps for me at Hampton we hope in a forward direction & at least get closer to the other little fords . I was told not to take this class seriously!!!!!! lol we need to find a lot of time to even consider being serious, it sure is no ball of fire but its going to be fun it will get better.......roll on manfield that will be a great weekend , humble pie is cool ... Thank you HMC..... Kind regards, Grant
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Anyone requiring accommodation at PN for the MG Classic in November. Have one single bed available for 2 nights. Cost $130.00.
let me know if interested.
Cheers
Dave Graham
Good on you Grant! I'm sure with a little more seat time you'll be right back into the swing of things.
Geez Grant,
Bumper over-riders !
I had wider tyres on my Mum's Escort !
Wishing you all the best with your return to racing. I am proud of you for doing it and not sitting back like me.
Cheers,
Ken H
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Thank you guys , just one of the issues, we used dot 4 brake fluid so i thought this was the go , until I found out I should have asked for dot four racing , pumping the brakes & using just about two feet to stop this little car was no fun , by this time the over inflated tyres had gone off , plus some other things that will hoist us up in lap times .. I was not fazed by the track at all, found it not bad like any thing when when every thing in sync every thing flows as it should & will...Thank God we went testing very importaint ....
You must have left a little early Grant as we unloaded about 2:30 and had walk around, but did not see you. And if I had seen an Escort you can bet I would have been having a good look. Will catch up
This coming weekend is the beginning of our season, TACCOC Spring Classic at Hampton Downs this Saturday.
We have an exciting season this summer and are visiting different tracks around the country, Manfeild, Teretona and Timaru.
Both HMC and HSC have some new cars joining us this year which will bring varitiy to our grids so come along and be part off the fun, be it on the grid or enjoying the sights.
I will be up at HD this weekend so come along and say hello.
Cheers
Bruce
Well we now head in to HMC/HSC's first major event of the season.
TACCOC Spring meeting was held on a superb day of fine weather and while HSC only had 6 cars entered the day went with out incident.
Our combind grid was 14 cars and with Bathurst weekend on we considered to be a good turn out for a one day meeting.
The presentation of the cars from both groups were another step up and the guys seem to be embracing the objective of what we are trying to achieve.
The grid for Manfeild, the MG Classic is growing and without giving the details at this stage will be significant. Dale will release the details of all entrants closer to the event on both threads.
We have hired the Manfeild Suite for the Saturday and Sunday so if you are there please do call in and meet the guys and girls and have a look at the cars.
Futher details will be realeased as we get closer to the event so come along and support this 31st running of the MG Classic.
Cheers
Bruce
The combined Historic Muscle Cars/Historic Saloon Cars entry to date for the MG Classic next month. I'm told both Poul Christie (Cortina Lotus) and Natalie Campbell Parlane (Ford Capri V6), have also entered since.
Unfortunately it appeara Poul Christie won't be racing due to a mechanical issue with the Cortina. However, the following have since entered, bringing the field up to 30 cars:
Natalie Campbell, Capri V6
Bill Ritchie, Alfa Guilia
Colin Campbell, Escort RS2000
Clyde Walters, Mk3 Cortina 2000
Fitted up Mike Coorys Datsun 240K with its Hoosier tyres today, made sure we ordered the correct size's to match the car, wont make it go any better but it sure looks cool!! He's all set to go for MG Classic now, Manfeild 12/13 Nov. Be great to see more Historic Saloon Cars on the period bias tyres, they should last for ever on these lighter smaller cars. Dale M
Hi Team, just a note to thank all those for putting on a great show. I would also like to thank those that we audited for their co-operation in the task that was at hand.For those that have COD updates to do and submit to MSNZ please ensure you send a copy of your COD once approved, to myself (drmgraham@xtra.co.nz) in colour. (make sure it has the red MSNZ stamp on each page otherwise it wont be valid). We put through 18/19 cars and everyone was kosha (apart from some minor admin things but easily fixed).
There also needs to be acknowledgement of, and thanks to, the the people who funded the Manfield Suite so that we could enjoy some comfort and peace and quiet away from the racing, in particular Mike Coory (Health House), Dale Mathers (Coastline Automotive) and Bruce Dyer (all things Italian!!), Roger Williams for his generous contribution to Friday nights outing to Essence eatery. Just as well it was liquid and not food, (refer comments below re TR) Without people like these where would we be? And then of course there is Pete "Mr Meat" Stevenson who supplied the sausages for the BBQ and of course the Allingham girls who supplied the popcorn, but last but not least to Lyn Dyer who supplied the muffins and quiche for some of us to enjoy. If you were ahead of Tony Roberts you were OK, those behind just got the crumbs!!!
It was a great weekend which I thoroughly enjoyed watching the racing, the auditing but most importantly the friendship that has emanated from this group of enthusiasts. You people are a credit to this group.
In closing, Dale, Tony, Steve & Bruce, you have a wonderful setup here and I sincerely hope it continues to grow so that we all can see the history of our sport.
See you all next time.
Best personal regards
Dave Graham
HMC/HSC COD Auditor #23013
MSNZ Scrutineer #150253Y
I would just like to thank all the entrants and supporters from HMC and HSC for a fantastic weekend of racing and social gatherings.
No accidents and just clean racing. Yes a few had mechanical issues, but that unfortunatley is one of the problems of racing old cars.
I do feel for those who had major issues and I know you all will be back.
Special thanks to Dave Graham and Mike McCready from MSNZ for auditing and weighing 19 cars, to Dale, Tony and Steve for helping me during what I call my home meeting.
To all the supporters thank you for attending and your kind words. To MG, thank you for a fantastic meeting and the weather Gods for keeping the rain away.
Cheers
Bruce
With a little work this could be a neat addition to HSC: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant...875420395.html
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