New Zealand Historic Muscle Cars Under HRC

[Frosty5]

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

[Steve Holmes]

A few Manfeild MG Classic pics courtesy Phil Noble.

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[DewiAusTransAm]

Australian Trans-Am Returns to New Zealand


A selection of cars from the Queensland-based Australian Trans-Am Series will head to New Zealand’s Hampton Downs to race alongside the local Historic Muscle Cars in early 2017.

The Trans-Tasman muscle car battle will take place on consecutive weekends in January (13-15 and 20-22), with the latter part of the annual New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing, celebrating Formula 5000 legend Ken Smith.

This meeting will mark the series’ fourth appearance in New Zealand, following the most recent battle on Australian soil in 2015 at Queensland Raceway, Lakeside Park and the Australian Muscle Car Masters at Sydney Motorsport Park.

Trans-Am management has confirmed eight cars to head ‘across the ditch’ including Charlie O’Brien (Camaro), John English (Firebird), Robert Hackwood (Mustang), Shannon O’Brien (Firebird), Ian Woodward (Mustang), Anthony Tenkate (Mustang), Russell Wright (Mustang) and Mike Collins (Mustang).

“We are thrilled to be returning to New Zealand for the fourth time and are looking forward to putting on a show once again for the Kiwi fans,” said ATA representative Ian Woodward.

“This Trans-Tasman Series has become so valuable for both HMC and our ATA group for establishing ourselves as quality motorsport categories.

“We are excited to reignite our great racing rivalry with a capacity grid of American and Australian muscle cars at the impressive Hampton Downs facility."

Woodward also recognises those who have assisted in the organisation of this meeting.

“We’d like to make special thanks to EDI Freight for all their help and assistance in putting this freight package together.

“I’d also like to thank American Racing Wheels for their loyal support and we look forward to potentially having their NZ distributor on-hand at the track.”

The concept came to fruition as a result of a chance meeting between Woodward and HMC Director Dale Mathers at a historic race meeting at Infineon Raceway. Mathers anticipates the competition with the Trans-Am cars to be very close.

“Both ATA and HMC have a firm control of the regulations and continue to work together keeping both classes even.

“HMC are heavier cars, but are allowed any engine combination that came production for that make and model vehicle. ATA cars on the other hand are much lighter with stripped out interiors just like the Trans-Am cars from the era, but their engines are restricted to 355 cubic inch and run on 98 pump gas. The real secret is the limiting factors of both groups on the same size wheel and Hoosier bias-ply tyre combination.

“Neither class has an advantage over the other and this helps keeps the on-track performance close and the cars all looking the same.”

Round 1 of the 2017 Australian Trans-Am Series will be held at Lakeside Park on March 18-19.

[Steve Holmes]

Great stuff Dewi! This is going to be good.

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What ever happened to this?

[Spgeti]

Help Steve, that was 18 years ago !!!

[Steve Holmes]

I know, scary huh! I never saw that car race. I think it only ever had one or two outings.

[Steve Holmes]

Anyone considering building a car for HMC? I have a '69 Firebird currently on TM, which would make a good candidate. Check it out here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?id=1226038634

[Kiwiboss]

What ever happened to this?

Drinkrows will still have it in their collection, saw it at Whenuapi when it was first built, never seen it again.

Belong to one of the brothers that passed away

Dale M

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Dale. Sure is a neat car.

[Steve Holmes]

Someone needs to buy this! Tony Garmey just sent me this link he found on craigslist: http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5914805743.html

Junie Donlavey took a very similar Ford Torino to Le Mans in 1976, and was hugely accomplished in the sport. $35K seems very cheap for a genuine NASCAR stock car.

It won't be fast, but it'll win the cool-factor hands-down.

[Kiwiboss]

Sorted out all the current entries today for the Tasman Revival meeting at Hampton Downs, Jan 14/15th 2017, can't believe a week out from X-Mas we have so many entered already, geez I might have to sit down and have a drink............ be a great meeting for sure

We've cap it at 35, our grid is now full, all others please enter the 2nd weekend.

1. Shannon O’Brien, 70 Pontiac Firebird #2(ATA)
2. Kevin Gimblett, 67 “Earnhardt” Camaro #3(HMC)
3. Colin Campbell, 71 Mk1 Escort #4(HMC)
4. Dave Sturrock, 68 “Gulf” Camaro #7(HMC)
5. John English, 70 Pontiac Trans Am #11(ATA)
6. Roger Williams, 69 “American Airlines” Camaro #12(HMC)
7. Robert Hackwood, 66 Mustang #21(ATA)
8. Mike Collins, 66 Mustang Coupe #22(ATA)
9. Dale Mathers, 69 “Boss” Mustang #23(HMC)
10. Murray Brown, 70 “Z28” Camaro #28(HMC)
11. Ian “Woody” Woodward, 70 A-Sedan Mustang #31(ATA)
12. Tony Roberts, 65 Mustang Fastback #32(HMC)
13. Nigel MacDonald, 67 “Dawson” Mustang #35(HMC)
14. Steve Elliott, 68 “A-Sedan” Camaro #41(HMC)
15. David Wood, 76 “Petty” Dodge Aspen #43(HMC)
16. Peter Stevenson, 66 A-Sedan” Mustang #47(HMC)
17. Glenn Allingham, 70 Camaro #50(HMC)
18. Russel Wright, 67 Mustang Fastback #55(ATA)
19. Richie Malam, 67 Mustang Coupe #57(HMC)
20. Grant Sprague, 71 Mk 1 Escort, #63(HSC)
21. Brett Pearce, 68 HK “Bathurst” Monaro #68(HMC)
22. Anthony Tenkate, 69 “Kermit” Mustang #69(ATA)
23. Dennis O’Connell, 69 MK1 Escort #69(HSC)
24. Charlie O’Brien, 70 Camaro #72(ATA)
25. Bob Hyslop, 72 RX2 Mazda #74(HSC)
26. Mike Coory, Datsun 24K GTR #77(HSC)
27. Richard Ryan, 72 GTR-XUI Torana #86(HMC)
28. Steve Doughty, 68 Camaro #87(HMC)
29. Tony Mexted, 70 Mustang “PDL” #104(HMC)
30. John Dennehy, 69 “Freighters” Mk1 Escort #103(HSC)
31. John Sampson, 69 Capri V6 #117(HMC)
32. Sean McCaughan, 71 XY Falcon #121(HMC)
33. Craig Horn, 70 XUI Torana #148(HMC)
34. John Hutson, 68 BMW 2002 #231(HSC)
35. Gary Raiti, 73 XA Falcon coupe #444(HMC)
36. Neville “Hillsy” Hills, 74 Mk2 Escort #483(HSC)