Historic Sports Sedans Australia (Group U)

[Gary Goulding]

Hey Cavvy, its good to see you on here. Thanks for the info on the Monaro. And the link for the Alfa.

This is the conundrum that faces historic racing in Aus as popularity grows in historic Sports Sedans. They are genuine historic cars, and both Group C and A cars raced regularly in Sports Sedan races in the day. But obviously Sports Sedans couldn't race in Group C or A races. And the same is truw today in historic racing. In fact, I know there was that big drama over that XD/XE Falcon Group C car that Allan moffat had as a spare and ended up being built to Group C specs in 1984, but never actually raced in a Group C race. And this car isn't allowed (still to the best of my knowledge) to race with the Group C and A cars.

With there being a growth in the popularity of old Sports Sedans, but not enough cars currently to put together a full field, where do these cars go? Should they race with Group C and A cars as some have suggested? Probably the only solution that will keep most people happy is to keep working to bring together their own races.

Hi
We in Qld are a little different.
We do have the Group U Sports Sedans racing with the Group A & C Vehicles.
We all have a great time & keep out of each others way.
Mark Treneweth is the quickest (But not by much).
We race for our own trophies in the same races.
All good from both camps of cars.
I have the Escort Sports Sedan that started this thread.
I went alright against some of the V8 Group C & A's this year.
I also race my Logged book Group U in the CAMS Sports Sedan state Championship in Qld.
I finished 4th with consistency.
Wayne Clift in his Group A commodore is a regular starter as well in state champ events.
Qld state champ regs allow for the combination of these vehicles.
So if you have one, then i invite you to bring it up to Qld to have a run.
Both in the State Champs or the National Historic event at Morgan Park Warwick Qld in the middle of the year.
You are all welcome & won't be turned away.
Just another point, I raced in combined Sports sedan & Group C race at lakeside in state champs event in the mid 90's.
Kevin Heffernan in the 'price attack' commodore was one of the Group C cars in those days.
Contact me for more details on events for Sports Sedans in Qld
Cheers
Gary Goulding
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