That is real impressive line up Dale, and once upon a time they muttered "it will never work'. So there it did. Awsesome work Guy's.
That is real impressive line up Dale, and once upon a time they muttered "it will never work'. So there it did. Awsesome work Guy's.
Thanks for your vote of confidence Rod, I got told many times “no one will turn up unless you have points and championships” and my answer to that was “if that’s all a racer turns up for he isn’t a Classic/Historic racer then” it has to always be about the “Car” and at the end of the day isn’t it only about having a bit of fun on wheels? what we’ve done is nothing new, period correct old saloon car racing is a world-wide phenomenon yet here in NZ its look upon as been unusual, still, I always figure as long as we have enough for a grid it will give a few of us somewhere to race without any hoopla, TV, etc.Originally Posted by Rod Grimwood
Anyway, were else will you see a grid of 11 X Mustangs, 8 X Camaros, 5 X Escorts, 2 X Pontiac Firebirds, 2 X Falcons, 2 X Torana’s(one a real GTR XUI) 1 X HK Monaro(a genuine Bathurst model and probably the most valuable car on the grid) 1 X Capri, 1 X Dodge Aspen, 1 X RX2 Mazda, 1 X Datsun 240K, 1 X BMW 2002, all Pre 12/77 Saloons in period guise on their correct size wheels, I can retire now(yeah rite)
While im at it I really do need to thank HRC’s Chris Watson, Tony Roberts, TACCOC’s Jim Barclay, Grant Clegg and MG Classics Ron Robertson for having the same vision as myself, Bruce Dyer and Steve Holmes, doesn’t come easy these days as there’s always plenty of knockers.
Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year from HMC/HSC and ATA.
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Great lineup Dale, guaranteed crowdpleaser of the weekend! Wouldn't it make sense to take it on for a third consecutive weekend at Taupo, including the Aussies. Two variations of Hampton Downs plus the Taupo track would be a great experience for our visitors and plenty of time to get the cars back for the beginning of their own local series.
Looked at all that but 3 weeks in a row was a costly hassle let alone the extra cost to the Aussies to get there cars to Taupo and back again. Tiz a great idea thoughMerry X-Mas Murray.
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This is the latest New Zealand Historic Muscle Cars/Historic Saloon Cars legends poster I just completed, and which will be available at the Tasman Revival at Hampton Downs in January. Jack Nazer will be on-hand to sign copies.
Thanks to Terry Marshall for the beautiful photos.
Dale Mathers has organised to have Jack at the event, while Mike Coory at Health House is printing the posters.
Had a great two weekends of back to back racing at the Tasman Revival and Ken Smith Festivals, we had two brand new cars turn up for HMC, Steve Doughty's beautiful 68 Camaro and Richards Ryans amazing little XUI Torana(real one apparently) and more are coming.
Nice looking cars!
Sad to hear the passing of Invercargill HMC racer Colin Dawson last night. Just after 2 weekends of fun racing with the HMC/HSC group. Condolences to Colin's family and his friends from around New Zealand and in Invercargill. RIP Colin
Rip Colin ..........you will be sadly missed by all of us at your home track Teretonga
Thanks for posting this Dale. Really sad news, not just to the HMC/HSC family, but to NZ racing as a whole. RIP Colin.
HMC/HSC Seminar, Saturday May 20th, Unit 3(McLaren Trust Workshop) Hampton Downs from 11am.
Well that's the HMC/HSC season done and dusted, the "Legends of Speed" meeting went down a treat and what was looking to be threatening weather conditions heading up to the weekend ended up not been the case, in fact it was perfect racing conditions, high humidity keep the big cars slow and the grid tight which made for some fantastic battles. All three races went to the checker with no on track damage between cars. All in all a great weekend for our Historic Muscle and Saloon group. As I'm racing myself I can only capture pit pictures, here are a few. Dale M
Was great to see new comer Ashley Sherlock in his LH Torana join the group, his first time on Hoosier tyres he was a bit nervous but out of the box he was on the money and set good times putting him mid pack. The Torana performed extremely well and he finished every race, well done Ashley.
Other pics from the weekend.
A combined HMC/HSC and Historic Sports Sedan BBQ went down a treat Saturday afternoon.........turning on track competitors into friends(well that's the idea) we have good comradery in all the historic groups and its great fun.
And finally here's a few random people pictures.........all I can say is I'm pleasantly worn out today. Dale M
Great weekend Dale. Good clean racing, fantastic weather, the joint BBQ a success.
You can have rest now on what has been a very busy race season, 8 race events including the South Island and the ATA boys.
Cheers
Bruce
Thank god for that Bruce.....as you say its been a full on season for most.....time to catch our breath and do it all again starting early October, but first move on to our Seminar May 20th and go from there. Dale M
Also a BIG thanks to Mike Wigmore for his coordinating this weekend and all season, mikes got it down pat and works with the class directors and track personal, his friendly smile and approach makes what he does sit well with all the racers, a great asset to the class. Dale M
post #1676.
Talking to Tony and Chris Watson over the weekend, that the whole Hampton Downs pre TQ, is a story just waiting to be told. I didn't expect Tony to be taking notes so soon...
I'll put my hand up to write it!
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