Thanks Guys, this is great, exactly what I was looking for.

John told me something about running in the engine on that car up and down Paekakariki Hill Road in the wee hours before the race day? Also one of the star Oz drivers (Perkins??) visited in the pits and offered some parts to help cure the overheating problems??

I didn't get all the finer details at the time - you always think there will be another time to get the story right?

Would be really great to find that TV footage, I can only find the '87 race on youtube.

Anyway got word today that John's responding to voices, opening his eyes and squeezing hands etc. Baby steps, but progress all the same.