Philip Island Historics 2012

[Rod Grimwood]

This was my highlight, the Camaro. Meeting the man who ressurected it, being shown over it, and then chatting and meeting the man himself who raced it and then one of his mates who he did many a battle with in days of old. A magic time and will never be forgotten. So easy to chat to and full of beans. Mr Bob Jane has given alot to motorsport and still is by presenting prizes to the F5000 boy's. Mr Beechy, what a jovial person and great to chat with along with his wonderful lady.

PS. If you go to the World Speedway at Western Springs look out and you may just see Mr Beechy and his lady there.

[bry3500]

More Action ..both drivers uninjured

[bry3500]

[bry3500]

[Kiwiboss]

This was my highlight, the Camaro. Meeting the man who ressurected it, being shown over it, and then chatting and meeting the man himself who raced it and then one of his mates who he did many a battle with in days of old. A magic time and will never be forgotten. So easy to chat to and full of beans. Mr Bob Jane has given alot to motorsport and still is by presenting prizes to the F5000 boy's. Mr Beechy, what a jovial person and great to chat with along with his wonderful lady.

PS. If you go to the World Speedway at Western Springs look out and you may just see Mr Beechy and his lady there.

Looking like a great time Rod!! you have that "shit eating grin" LOL, now if i can only get Myles, Bob and the Camaro over for Denny Hulme next year that would be the Trifecta of FUN!!(U listening MYLES)

Dale Mathers

[MP54]

Hell Drifty, you haven't aged at all. Looking like you are enjoying yourself.

[Rod Grimwood]

Some amazing machinery around the pit area as well. Did not have enough time to get much but the magic Vanguard Ute is a genuine article, he has 2 of them. This is his toy one with Commodore running gear allround and is well done. It has air conditioning and all the gear.
The F1 speaks for itself, a darling.

What is age ?

[Rod Grimwood]

Some more of the beautiful machinery on display and giving the wheels a good old spin. So many different and beautiful sounds.

[Rod Grimwood]

A mixture, the 32 was a hoot, and it did the job as well. The old Corvette sounded nice and heavy. The Camaro is the car of Oliver, another beautifully built car and it also did the job.
The A9X's are still a favourite and Setons old Sierra was trick. Noticed he does not look like a "baby face assassin" anymore. The years roll on.

[Rod Grimwood]

These explain themself. So neat to see.
Sorry no action shots as I never got out of the pits.

We had a great start on Thursday when we arrived and were informed by MAF "there are a couple of damaged cars in there" (container) Some how the straps on the Lola (Bretts Car) which was at the front of the top row with 3 cars were undone (all 4) and she had been rolling forward when the truck slowed/stopped and back when it moved forward. With the front nose and frame removed for storage it was hitting the end of the container with the front of the tub, and the slave cylinders are mounted there, (were there). And the rear wing strut and back of gearbox was working its way through the nose of the McLaren behind. So we had a bit of work to do and no laps on Thursday for familarisation. Mrs Crawford went back to Melbourne on a mercy trip and when the replacement cylinder arrived of coarse it was different (after John had made numerous calls to confirm it was the right one). Well modifications and some kiwi engineering on the wing strut and she was as good as it would be. A lot of sweering helped the fitting of new steering rack, and modifications to cylinder and fit. The nose cone for McLaren was taken to local surf shop in Cowes and was finished in time for second practice Friday (at a cost).
Thought is that Mr Customs had been in container at Melbourne and not re-done up the straps. The padlock was cut and they were very quite and did paper work very quick at track on Thursday and dissapeared when damage was noticed and discussions started.
In all the damage was costly and caused alot of extra work and also limited time to run cars.

But in all a great place, nice people, and we finished the meeting all in one peice.

[105angria]

nice things parked around the place

[jim short]

Hi rod who had the Ferrari and did it run the old one 500?

[105angria]

car park

[Rod Grimwood]

Yes Jim both cars ran, the older one in demo and the new one in races (pretty quick). Sorry do not have names but some one will

They both had a distinctive sound, and look just great.

[jim short]

Thanks Rod looks very much like the Sp. I sent to the states a few yrs. back love to know what happend to it last I heard an ex kiwi was selling it Bonhams as a real one Doug Nye? was quite suprised when told what was under the skin!!! Poms??

[Rod Grimwood]

Funny you should mention that Jim, it came up in discussion over the weekend.

[105angria]

5000s

[105angria]

some more

[bry3500]

Loving the pics Angria..did you get any of the old Flathead V8 Specials?

[Kiwiboss]

Geee's, sounds like PI was a bit of a "Demolishion Derby" this year? and i thought we were bad enough!!!

Dale Mathers