October E-Mailout for those that didn't get it.

Greetings HMC Guys and Gals

What seemed like a dismal start for HMC at the Ice Breaker meeting turned out to be a whole lot of FUN, the weather didn’t exactly go our way but that’s normal for the time of the year and it gave the U3L Saloons a chance to deal to our bigger HMC cars. We had 6 entries while 4 more just couldn’t quite make it and 2 still required further compliance but what it did do was get HMC up and running and show that this is happening. I was also quite surprised by the number of spectators that came along, wet weather and all, mainly because they knew HMC was going to be at Ice Breaker and most said they are looking forward to Denny Hulme as they know we’ll have a huge presence at this event, so bring on January and warmer fine weather I say. But anyway, we’ve done it, HMC is up and running and like we’ve said all along, NO cars can race that aren’t to the HMC rule criteria, a standard which we will continue to enforce. Have a look at the fabulous pictures and comments here http://www.theroaringseason.com/show...-Hampton-Downs

We had a group get together after the last race Saturday once all was quiet, I had made this known to all in a previous E-mail so I guess only the keen in HMC turned out, anyway for those that did thanks, even though it got rather late after the last race had finished, but this did show who the real keen persons in HMC really are. One item that came up was making HMC a Group 2 Saloon class only as this will be the majority of the cars proposing to race. Myself, Tony and Steve pondered on this the following week as it meant NO sports cars, so with none on the horizon and with 99% of the interest show to be Saloons we have decided to go that way and have HMC as a Group 2 class for Production Saloon Cars only, for over 3 litre pre 78 Vehicles as per the rules and updated eligibility list, remember a Saloon Car is vehicle that was originally a 2 door 4 seat, or a 4 door 4 seat vehicle. So with this sorted and the way the interest is and the car builds that are going we can see further down the road in 3 or so years time that we’ll have quite a group. Steve has also updated the rules and these can be seen at http://www.historicmusclecars.co.nz/...out/about.html mostly it’s a re-wording definition for better understanding.

Some of us will be racing at the MG Classic meeting November 10/11th, a fantastic event and worth the visit. I always enjoy catching up with those in the lower half of the north island and some South Islanders that make the crossing, see you their.

JOB INTEREST: WE are looking for a suitable person that has an interest in Historic and Classic saloon racing to act as a referee, eligibility come technical officer for HMC, this would require the person to be at the track for all HMC meetings and to deal with current and proposed racers after hours, be Computer salve, travel to check vehicles out, report back to the 3 HMC directors and make informed rule definitions as defined by the directors and the rules. NZ is a small country so this person would most likely know some or most of the racers, he would need to think independently and apply rules based on “fact” and the decisions of the directors. A tuff job maybe, but to see this class grow would be certainly be satisfying. Contact myself, Tony or Steve if you fit the bill

I’ve had several ask about ready built turnkey Eligible Race cars that will suit HMC or are close that are For Sale, so below I have complied a list all from the Australian my105.com website as not much is For Sale in NZ, most would require some changes to make them legal, others are ready to go.

http://www.my105.com/ListingDetails/...5/Default.aspx

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http://www.my105.com/ListingDetails/...3/Default.aspx

For something different here’s a great Youtube piece, see if you recognise the car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS-af...eature=related

Philosophy. Historic and Classic motorsport is that branch of the sport where vehicles from a past era are used in friendly rivalry to allow them to be exercised in a manner that the manufactures intended. It is not a branch of the sport where series and trophies for winning races are held in higher regard than the sheer enjoyment of being involved.

WE all know that the Gulf sponsored Festival of Motor Racing featuring Denny Hulme is just around the corner, you have 3 months to get your vehicle ready, and as mentioned in the past, THIS EVENT WILL BE HUGE so you’ve been warned. Entries are available online at http://www.motorsportentry.com/ and its my advice to get this done NOW, in the meantime keep a watch on updates at http://www.nzfmr.co.nz/index.php and just yesterday this bulletin came out from HRC: Entries are now open for the two HRC meetings, the Gulf Denny Hulme Festival and Tasman Revival Meeting at Taupo and entries are pouring in. A number of fields will be oversubscribed, so entries will be on a first come basis. Formula Junior has so many entries already from overseas that we are running two classes just to accommodate them! The very popular barbeque on Saturday night at the last Festival will be repeated at the Festival this year. This is limited to 300 so make sure you book early as a number of people missed out last year. Tickets can purchased when you enter or on www.nzfmr.co.nz.


Below is this coming summer’s race dates:

2 - Denny Hulme Festival, 18/20th January 2013 at Hampton Downs(be warned, this will be HUGE)
3 - Denny Hulme Festival, 25/27th January 2013 at Hampton Downs(be warned, this will be HUGE)
4 - Legends of Speed, 23/4th March 2013 at Hampton Downs

So our next up event will be Denny Hulme in January, through to the end of this year i'll keep you all reminded. Once again we are not about having large fields, we only want HMC and T&C legal cars and if we only have 6 or so cars, so be it, and we will be racing with the under 3L Historic Saloons and Sports and GT cars at these coming events.

Also check out the current Classic Car Magazine for Steve Holmes monthly article and ramblings about HMC's goings on. Articles like this help lift the profile of Historic Saloon car racing in New Zealand, it certainly attracts the type of person we want to see in HMC. Also in today’s high tech world it is a must to keep up with the play on the http://www.theroaringseason.com/foru...ral-Discussion with some fantastic picture’s at http://www.theroaringseason.com/show...Cars-Under-HRC

Historic Muscle Car Tee Shirts are available for $20 each plus postage, E-mail me for size’s and colour.

That’s it from me again this month, any questions and queries don't hesitate to contact Myself, Tony or Steve. Remember if you are changing your car to suit HMC/MSNZ T&C Rules or building a new racer you will NOT be racing with other non compliant cars, its a level playing field for all. Lets keep the "Classic and Historic" in Classic and Historic racing. And I know I don't need to remind you but remember, "The Cars are the Stars" and this is a new one i heard the other day "Grey hairs and four Gears" or is it "Four Gears and Who Cares" very cool, so that’s all from me for another month, feel free to contact me or anyone of the directors below.

To race and be apart of HMC you need to join HRC http://www.grandprix.org.nz/Contact_Us.wse their $50 membership deal is a bargain, and a requirement to race.

HMC WEBSITE: http://www.historicmusclecars.co.nz/

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Take care and enjoy your Historic Motor sport

Dale Mathers dmathers@xtra.co.nz , Tony Roberts tony@hamptondowns.com , Steve Holmes enquiries@monsterracewear.co.nz
HRC Members/HMC Directors