I had the wonderful privilege of being driven to Taupo with John McKechnie and Bruce Thompson. Bruce was also the driver on the track in John's 1973 Ford Falcon XA Coupe # 83. I was not much help, running off with friends and family or taking photos but it was great to see them in action along with the invaluable help of Paul Berkahn. (Paul B)
Forlornly in the rain waiting to hit the track. ( It may be for sale if the price is right ! )
Bruce heading towards the first turn
Bruce heading toward turn 2
As I mentioned we were all mates staying in the same building and relaxing at night and then during the day "the gloves came off" and they were all competing on the track.
Graham Barnes in his awesome 1970 Ford Capri # 118 passing Bruce in # 83 followed by the flying 1982 Toyota Starlet # 7 of Peter Hooper. (Neat bunch to be around after racing )
(Ken Hyndman photos. ).thanks for the ride Bruce, I'll catch up with you at Laguna.)
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