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    Thursday 14 Jan 16 –Competitors unload race cars at the track and build their Pits. Driver documentation and scrutineering begins at 12:30. Track familiarisation for new-to-Hampton Downs drivers starts at 13:30 (1.30 pm) after which there will be track familiarisation and car testing (not practice).

    Friday 15 Jan 16 – Documentation and scrutineering will begin at 07:30. Driver's briefing begins at 08:00 'sharp' in Hamptons Conference venue in the Pit Paddock. At 09:00, 15 minute practice sessions begin for each of the 10 race classes and will run throughout the morning. At 12:15 lunchtime, there will be a Parade of Porsche cars, a Porsche race car demonstration, followed by a 1 lap 3-car 'Porsche Pursuit' (come and see it !). The lunchtime session will conclude with 'Track Laps' for European Motors Ltd - Porsche clients. After lunch, 15 minute qualifying sessions will be held for most of the 10 race classes (F5000/F1 have elected to do a second practice session). Around mid-afternoon a 6 lap on-track demonstration will be held with selected Porsche cars.

    Saturday 16 Jan 16 – The first race will begin at 09:00. There will be one 8-lap race for 9 race classes in the morning and a race for all 10 classes in the afternoon. Note that the F5000/F1 class will have qualifying in the morning and a race in the afternoon. At 12:15 lunchtime, there will be a Parade of Porsche cars, a Porsche race car demonstration, followed by a 1 lap 3-car 'Porsche Pursuit' (come and see it !). The lunchtime session will conclude with 'Track Laps' for European Motors Ltd - Porsche clients. There will be one demonstration run of 6 laps by special cars/drivers in selected Porsche cars in the afternoon.

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    Here are a couple of photos that I have been sent to post onto this thread. The photos were all taken at Manfield but not sure of the dates.












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    Here's a photo to prove that those elusive barn finds do exist even here in NZ. This car has recently been sighted and I am told has found a new home. The cars look to be in excellent condition. And YES it will be on track again soon.


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    The next event for Historic Sports Sedan and Invited All- Comers is April 2, 3 at Hampton Downs.
    Jon Telford is coming up to run.
    Mark Allen, Robert Bartley, John Rush and Graham Barnes cant make it.
    Graeme Addis will be there in his Charger.
    Richard Quinn in his Starlet V8.-flywheel needs repairing, wont be there.
    Robert Jack-Escort V8
    Gordon Burr is looking forward to having a decent crack in the Alfetta
    Barry Algie will also be there and running with the Monaro
    Adrian Dobbe -Torana.
    Roger Davis- Torana
    Ron Findlay-Capri V8,
    Ivan Bevins-XBGT Coupe,- maybe a starter
    Peter Hooper -Starlet.
    Colin Meadows- Camaro.
    Dennis Running-either RX8 or Corvette.
    Rob Berggren- Capri V8- This car has a competitive history going back to the 90s and will post it here
    The Torana V8 shown above- simply not enough time to get it ready..will definitely be there for the next outing.This car also has competitive history back to the 90s and will put details here.
    Still waiting to hear from Bruce Goodwin- MK3 Zephyr V8, Brian Friend-Commodore, Barry Search, Bruce Kenny-Commodore, John Learmonth.And some others that I will do an update on.
    Steve Pearson- Rover, .cant make it.
    Graeme Park- making good progress on the GPS Marina V8, but not ready yet.

    If anyone out there has a suitable car and they would like to run with us, please contact me.

    All those who love these cars should get excellent value for the weekend
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-22-2016 at 07:23 AM.

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    Well done John. Looking better all the time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi285 View Post
    Here are a couple of photos that I have been sent to post onto this thread. The photos were all taken at Manfield but not sure of the dates.











    Almost got caught out, but I suspect this is 1979. #44 would be therefore Danie Lupp with the Capri while it was V12 engined

  7. #827
    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi285 View Post
    Here's a photo to prove that those elusive barn finds do exist even here in NZ. This car has recently been sighted and I am told has found a new home. The cars look to be in excellent condition. And YES it will be on track again soon.

    In 19 April 1997 -This car came 3rd overall and 2nd in the 3500cc + over class D in the 6 hour endurance at Pukekohe
    with Dean Perkins and Steve Bennenbroek driving .
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-24-2016 at 09:04 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seaqnmac27 View Post
    Almost got caught out, but I suspect this is 1979. #44 would be therefore Danie Lupp with the Capri while it was V12 engined
    I agree with you. In fact, I recall being at that event when I was a kid. The Lupp Capri wouldn't start when it sat on the startline in the final handicap race.

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    Robert Jack has posted these for those who want the experience of looking up the Alfettas exhaust....neat to have these videos contributed here.
    https://youtu.be/1InryhYN9g4
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byoDGcP4tyI
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-24-2016 at 08:38 AM.

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    Chris Radford who has been very helpful in supplying these pictures, result sheets and factual history
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 07:18 AM.

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    As you can see it still has Graham Crispe Electrical, V700 tyres and number 4.
    Was originally built up in mid 90s by Steve Bennenbroek from a genuine XU1 body he got from a guy from Aucklands North Shore who was building up a race car- anyone got any details of previous owner ?
    Later sold to Chris Radford-#830., when Steve got into Tranzams
    Chris had a XU1 V8 as a road car , and this was copied off that-Garry is a very talented toolmaker
    Will be posting results from Taupo 11 April 1998 when it ran in Kiwi Sports Sedans.
    Special interest will be seeing where it won a race beating Dale Mathers .
    Also the 6 hour races.-at Pukekohe racing with the likes of Dennis Running, John Pope, Trevor McLean, Vern Muller, etc
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 08-02-2016 at 02:31 AM.

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    This a is result sheet from Taupo sent to John. Its a Kiwi sports sedan race 18 years ago.
    Its one of a few i will put up.
    Johns Torana is driven here by Steve Benningbrook.
    Also on the Grid are a few cars Running now in Historic Sports sedans
    Brendon Niemans escort, now with Jon Rush.
    Richard Quin (Crowe Starlet 1) has his son Ben here.
    Russel Due Firenza Now with Mark Allen
    John Learmonth in an ex Algie Chevy Monza
    Neil Deighton, still runs the Chavanga at Manfeild
    Graham Barns. ex Builvant , Richards, Cullinane ,Baker, Friend Capri Chev.
    Also here, (but i think now back in Aust). is Alan montgomery in his ex Allan Grice RX3

    Anything sub 46 seconds in starting to go pretty quick

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    Thanks Roger....and not forgetting Roger had the track record at the time.
    And its most important that these Sports Sedans have survived to still be running almost 20 years later in the Historic Sports Sedans.
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-25-2016 at 12:29 AM.

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    Legends of Speed- this weekend, April 2, 3 April at Hampton Downs.
    There will be practice -Saturday morning, first race Saturday afternoon.
    Sunday will be 2 races.
    All starts will be rolling.
    Roger Davis........Torana
    Dennis Running. Corvette.
    Gordon Burr,.......Alfetta
    Barry Algie..........Monaro
    Colin Meadows.....Camaro
    Adrian Dobbe.......Torana
    Ron Findlay..........Capri
    Jon Telford...........RX7
    Peter Hooper.......Starlet
    Robert Jack..........Escort
    Robert Berggren...Capri

    Last run for Summer season, next event will be TACOC Hampton Downs Sunday Nov 1.
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 09:59 PM.

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    These are confirmed starters.
    Last edited by John McKechnie; 03-30-2016 at 03:22 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John McKechnie View Post
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    Gary Radford who has been very helpful in supplying these pictures, result sheets and factual history
    That would be Chris Radford....

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    Absolutely correct Mr Growler. Got picked up on that already today.............

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