Unfortunately Howard had a coming together with a Commodore and the right front is now munted. Not the best way to finish a weekends racing.
Yes Howard is a great driver and punches above his weight.
Unfortunately Howard had a coming together with a Commodore and the right front is now munted. Not the best way to finish a weekends racing.
Yes Howard is a great driver and punches above his weight.
A Few random photos from Saturday...........
This is Sunday morning race, afternoon race didnt record as camera was too full.
To those who like viewing rear ends of Mustangs its an 11 minute wait viewing Camaro tails.
See what the view is next weekend.
As usual an amateur video with camera attached to window, interior certainly looks low tech 70s , nothing exciting happening but cooler in the car than out in the sun.
Crew told me off for not being closer at the beginning
Last edited by John McKechnie; 01-19-2015 at 10:03 PM.
Gee Jac, you must be right on the top of Mt Cook to able to see that far. Yep there were some touchs and accidents, in my view (and this only my view) I saw 3 and 1 was unlucky to collect another car when a bit of over correction came into play, (which happens) and weather the car is red, blue, white or any colour it was not a dangerous/aggressive move that caused it, just as they say á racing incident'. But the other 2 were from poking the car inside were it was not needed, (which happens unfortunately, but should not) This can be addressed by the guys, and should/will be i would say as they know better.
It helps if you use both eyes RodOriginally Posted by Rod Grimwood
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I was lucky enough to be invited to watch the racing on Sunday from one of the apartments and I have to say that Dale has cracked it with this class. He very cleverly organised a "formation lap" behind a convertible sporting the Aussie and NZ flags which I think gave a good show of camaraderie and appreciation for our Aussie mates who took on the enormous task and cost to bring their cars over here. Boy what an awesome line up of cars. Its just a shame that Dales old chariot was in the wars and was missing from the grid. To me not being a single seater fan this class was by far the highlight of the day, a great array of cars and colors and he arranged all this in the middle of the not so small task of moving premises. There are not many people who would take on this level of commitment and succeed like he has done. Well done Dale.
Hear hear, well said George, the lad's chock full of passion for the category and with enthusiastic participants on both sides of the Tasman, it's got success written all over it.
Yep, it looks like HMC is around to stay - for at least the foreseeable future. I got to talk with some of the Aussie TransAm guys on Saturday and things are rebuilding nicely there too (41 cars on their books according to one of their leading lights). With this TransTasman camaraderie as opposed to rivalry or hostility, the biannual challenge is just a HUGE success for the competitors and the fans. I don't know how many Kiwis Dale has signed up for this September's big go in QLD, which I believe may extend to Musclecar Masters, but the categories just seem to be thriving individually and collectively. I think that comes down to ATTITUDE. The attitude that winning isn't everything but having a nicely prepared, period correct car which is distinctive and enjoying the event is the name of the game.
Race 2 on Saturday was unfortunately one of those motor racing things and you always have to expect them to happen sometimes, hopefully not often. The good thing is 3 beautiful cars can be fixed and be seen racing again as good as ever in a few months time. The armchair assassins will I'm sure be proven wrong over the coming seasons as we see HMC/ATA thrive as a group and as separate groups.
Finally, great to see the new guys to the HMC group perform so well with such spectacularly well presented cars. Roger's American Airlines tribute Camaro was quick out of the crate late last year and Dave Sturrock's Gulf Camaro proved similarly competitive and well driven. The Cuda in AAR tribute livery was just a fabulous work of passion and good to see it circulate in Keith's hands in fine style. These 3 and others who have joined the fray proved the class is definitely on the up. The strict enforcement of the rules are long term effective.
#1303- John Samios sitting in his blue 1969 Mustang number 10. We raced, we talked Avacardos , Cheese from Eltham and radial Pratt and Whitney WW2 engines... memorable.
John English-14, damaged his sump, showed me some neat overtaking moves
Anthony Tenkate- green Mustang- had a mighty loop all by himself-in the last race sideways on the ripple strip off turn 1, no serious damage, and rejoined. Woody took excellent evasive action .My crew caught it on video and made their day looking at it at prizegiving.
Alwyn Bishop-68- well deserved "best all rounder award" for the class.He absolutely couldnt believe it when it was announced and told he could keep the trophy.
Anthony and Alwyn showing me a new use of the zip on racing overalls- cunning Dewi got it on video.
Pete Stevenson very sympathetic on my health-" If God wanted you to touch your toes, he'd have put them on your knees"
Great bunch of guys, really had a ball running with Shane Cowham, Shane Wilson , John Samios and Alwyn, though in one race Alwyn gave his car to John English, I wondered how the old fella suddenly had picked up the pace.
Twas a shame Mike Kings Mustang didnt last the distance. while Shane Wilsons Mustang lasted the distance this time.
Got in car videos and am sending them on for their memory.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 01-26-2015 at 07:27 AM.
Sunday morning, I started toward the back.
Steve Elliott was on pole and with his magic starts he was odds on to take it,
Unfortunately ,as you can see, his car stranded between turn 3 and 4 the man upstairs said - another day Steve,its tough. Anthony Tenkate had his turn at winning this one.
I am running with Shane Wilson- ex kiwi from Wellington, after that its John English in Alwyn Bishops car
Last edited by John McKechnie; 01-26-2015 at 06:58 AM.
I would like to say a huge thanks to all the Historic Muscle Cars and Australian Trans-Am racers who wore our Muscle Car Digital Magazine stickers on their cars at the 2015 NZFMR. We really appreciate the gesture.
I'd also like to say a huge thanks to Steve Elliott for printing the stickers up and handing them out to the HMC/ATA guys. You're awesome Steve, and a true friend.
A comparison of the fastest lap times-
Ferrari 2014- Dale Mathers.........1:13.976
Ganley 2015- Roger Williams......1:13.506
Denny Hulme 2013 -
John English.........1:12.967.
Ian Woodward.....1:13.053
Dale Mathers.......1;13.586.
Kevin Gimblett.....1:13.617
Must have been a faster track in 2013
Thanks to everyone involved with HMC for making us Aussies feel so welcome at the Festival over both weekends. I was flat out getting everything ready to leave Sunday afternoon that I didn't have much of a chance to go around to many of you. If you have any footage from Races 8 or 9 (Sunday, Weekend 2) and would like to be seen n the TV3 highlights show, could you please email me at dj0110@live.com.au to discuss further.
I will post some photos/wrap-up etc soon but I still have plenty of work to do in the meantime.
Cheers
Dewi Jones
Australian Trans-Am
What! You mean you haven't finished yet Dewi. Get a move on man lol.
Can't wait to see the rest of what you have. Any chance we will see any coverage on TV over here?
Cheers
Tony
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