The next set is for want of a better word, "Groups". My preference in collecting is specific cars rather than group photographs, so this is a mix over the years, in date order, from Dad's 1956 pic of the 500cc brigade entering Gerards at Mallory Park. Not a very good pic and the weather wasn't too good - (typical August day), but deserved keeping rather than binning. Probably the second race meeting I ever attended.
Brands Hatch 1971. The car at the rear was a huge crowd favourite driven by film star Stewart Granger's son, Jamie. It was in the programme as 'RWJ MG Special'. No match for Neil Corner's D Type Jag and at 1350cc, the smallest engine in the field by 650cc. From memory, not only did he get a standing ovation from the crowd, but he was also pressed into doing a lap of honour!
Historically, the only ERC driver's Group picture taken to date - January 2003, with series sponsors Geoff Bonham (Leisuretime - MGB), Greg Bellingham (Tracer Interiors - XJS Jaguar) and fellow committee member from the early days in blue shirt, formerly MGCC Auckland President, Derek Prior, who got me into the ERC set up! Yours truly with the Marcos of course. Shows how low it is compared to the MG! (It may be up for sale next year - emphasis on MAY...) Pic probably taken by Simon Brown.
Pity the Auckland Council wiped out the Domain Hillclimb by demanding a $5,000 fee. OK to pump our rates money into a Hero (sic) parade though...
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