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23 May 2002, 02:58 (Ref:293141) | #1 | ||
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QLD Historic Meeting
Hrrm, this one is a bit of a stumper- it could fit in with the Aussie forum, trackside or here...
Anyhow, it will be a big meeting- first time we will have Group C back in QLD since the 80s! Also, the word on the grapevine is that a few cars should be coming in from overseas for the event, which will be fantastic. As always, I believe the event will have the QLD Tourist Trophy, and the Jack Lacey Memorial Trophy, and the return of the all Mini race- woo hoooo!! 27-28 July Historic Race Meeting- Queensland Raceway After the outstanding success of the May Historic meeting, Queensland motorsport fans are counting the days until the 25th Annual Historic Racing Car Club Race Meeting. Once again the event will be supported kindly supported by classic car insurer, Shannons Insurance, while Queensland Raceway has also been chosen as the venue for the event, for the third time in four years, with its friendly atmosphere, and a layout which is kind to equipment and great for fans. One of the highlights of the meeting will be the return to Queensland soil of the crowd-pleasing Group C touring cars. From 1973 to 1984, these were the cars that formed the backbone of the Australian tin-top scene, with the class creating many Australian motor-sporting legends. A large field of cars is expected to take to the track, with around a dozen cars coming from Queensland garages, and more to make the trek from south of the border. One driver to keep an eye on will be former Bathurst winner Bo Seton, who has made a comeback to motorsport in his immaculate Ford Capri. In 2001, the Group N Historic Touring Cars provided a massive entry, which was split into two groups for racing. Also a highlight last year, an all-Mini race is to be repeated again this year, with more interstate visitors planning on making the trip to take on Queensland’s best competitors. The Racing Car class last year provided some of the fastest, closest, and hardest competition ever seen at Queensland Raceway. The winged wonders will once have the crowd on their feet, as will the best Historic and Modern Sports Cars, after a great warm up in early May. Another event of interest on the program will be the Leo Geoghegan Trophy for Formula Juniors. Shannons will once again be running their ever-popular Show and Shine, which attracted around 150 participants last year, with many local car clubs expected to use the event as one of their most popular outings for the year. Entry forms for the meeting can be obtained at www.hrcc.org.au with all historic classes invited, as well as group 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2G Sports Cars. Queensland Raceway is at the end of Champions Way, Willowbank, adjacent to the Willowbank Drag Strip, and just off the Cunningham Highway (near the Amberley RAAF Base). For further details on the event, please contact HRCC President Peter Yeomans on (07) 5577 3040. More details will be posted on this fantastic event at a later date. |
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23 May 2002, 08:55 (Ref:293296) | #2 | ||
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And there was me thinking you meant the real Group C (sportscars!!!!)
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It will be great to see hopefully a full field or Group C tourers in action again
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At last count there were 15 Group C Touring Cars planning to enter. 2 Escorts, 2 Capris, 3 Minis and the remainder are over 3 litre cars, including an XC Hardtop which is the hot tip.
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Also, there will be two fields of Group N Historic Touring cars and a huge classic car show n shine supported by Shannons, as well as the usual car club displays.
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I'd like to nominate Crash Test for the role, as he will be doing on course commentary and reporting on the meeting for Auto Action as well.
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Am I doing on course commentary?? There's no way known I can do the whole lot like last time a a big meet like this one- but I will gladly suppy a lot of writing on the event
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Crash, you won't be alone, BF will be doing a fair bit of commentary and if my car behaves itself, I shall also join you. Do you know if Big Trev will be there? Vees are nearly historic.
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I doubt those guys will be there unless they are asked to...
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I'd better get that organised then at the next general meeting.
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I don't mind commentating, but this is probably one of hardest weekend's from a writing perspective, because with Historics you've got to try and get more emphasis on the cars and the characters, more than say the on track action. Plus I need some time to take a heap of photos... last time out I only managed to get in a few races, in the rain, and the photos were shyte...
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27-28 July Historic Race Meeting- Queensland Raceway Final preparations are being made for the 25th Anniversary Shannons Historic Racing and Classic Car Festival, after an unprecedented response from local and interstate race competitors, show and shine entrants and car clubs. The event, promoted by the Historic Racing Car Club of Queensland (HRCC), promises to be the biggest race meeting the club has ever staged. For the third time in the last four years, Queensland Raceway has been chosen as the venue for the historic festival, with its new user friendly facilities, great vantage points for spectators, and a layout which is kind on the Historic race vehicles. For the first time in 17 years, the Group C ‘big banger’ touring cars will be back on a Queensland racetrack. Leading the charge will be the 1965 Armstrong 500 winner Barry Seton, who will bring his immaculate Ford Capri back out onto the track. Seton has a total of 22 Bathurst starts to his credit, with his second last start (1983) being made in the very car he will be competing in, which he coincidently shared with his son Glenn Seton, at his first ever start at Mount Panorama. Joining Seton on the grid in another Capri will be current V8 Supercar driver Craig Harris, who has four Bathurst starts under his belt. In total there will be over 50 years of Bathurst 1000/500 experience on the circuit over the weekend. Also from the Harris Racing stable will be Lloyd Bax (Ford Falcon XC Hardtop), and Vic Cameron (Ford Falcon XE). Other cars expected on the grid include Escorts, Toranas and a Gemini. Special guest for the meeting will be 1981 James Hardie 1000 victor John French, who will be joined by two of his Falcons from the 1960’s, out of David Bowden’s sensational collection of competition vehicles. French started his racing career in 1958 at the Easter Bathurst meeting, and in a long and distinguished career competed in the ‘Great Race’ at Bathurst and before that at Phillip Island, a total of 20 times. In his career he competed in all manner of Touring Cars, including Falcons, Alfas, Cortinas and Coopers. The Group C tourers won’t be the only tin tops on the track for the weekend, with the Group N Historic Touring Cars making up a large portion of the entry list. The Minis will once again be featured in a special challenge race, which this year will include the Torana XU-1s. Leading the charge is expected to be young Matt McGrath, who will once again be travelling to the event from his northern New South Wales home of Casino for the event. McGrath has been a mover and shaker in recent times against the bigger cars in the class, by snatching a pair of pole positions and several podium finishes. Other Historic Touring competitors to keep an eye on include the always-spectacular former rally driver Bruce Dummett (Holden Torana XU-1), touring car veteran John English (Valiant Charger), Wayne Rogerson (Mazda RX2) and John McKeon (BMW 2002). The field will also be boosted by the largest contingent of pre-1958 cars in the event’s history. Last year, the Historic Racing Cars turned on some of the closest, and fastest racing of all of the classes. This year there will once again be a quality field, including at least one F5000 machine. Some of the cars fighting for the win will include Andrew Fellowes (Brabham BT36), Richard Carter (March 73B), Chris Farrell (Chevron B35), Geoff Wiseman (Cheetah Mk8), and Paul Scott (Auscam 600M). The Golden Oldies of Groups J, K, L and M will provide a drive down memory lane for classic racing enthusiasts, with vehicles from pre-1931 Vintage cars, to pre-1965 Racing and Sports Cars. Competing cars will range from Rob Harcourt’s 1927 Lancia Meadows, to Dick Vermeulen’s 1935 Ford V8 Special, Bruce Richardson’s Nota Minx, and Peter Yeoman’s 1957 Lotus Eleven Le Mans 85. The Group 2 Sports Cars combine the best of modern Sports Cars with classic clubmans, and radical Marque Sports Cars. Competitors worth keeping an eye on include Gerry Geltch (Datsun 2000), Chris Hatfield (GT40 replica), Steve Morcombe (Westfield Clubman), Brian Ferrabee (Mazda MX5), Norm Singleton (Fiat Abarth), Colin Berneville-Claye (Fraser Clubman), Steve Cooper (Porsche 911), and Troy Chaplin (Esprit Sports 1300). The 1941-1977 Production Sports Cars will provide a mixed bag of cars, with the field including MGBs, and Austin-Healey Sprites. Perhaps two of the more interesting vehicles will be Trevor Bassett’s thumping Ferrari GTC4, and David Whitehouse’s Nota Fang, both being cars that performed well at the May HRCC meeting. The regularity trials allow all manner of Historic vehicles to race against the clock, with consistency being the key to success. The winner will be the driver who keeps as close as possible to their nominated time. Shannons Insurance representative Phil Ross will be competing in his 1966 Mustang, in a ‘race’ where anyone can be a winner. The Shannons Show and Shine will once again be a highlight in the pit area, with over 150 show cars expected to enter. An emphasis will be on British Sports Cars, with Shannons presenting a special award for the best entrant. Spectators will have the opportunity to win special gate prizes from a pool of prizes valued at over $2,000- including personalised plates from new sponsors, Personalised Plates Queensland, and a ride around the track for one lucky person with John French in the Phase III Falcon GTHO. Many car clubs are expecting to use the day for some unforgettable day runs, while the venue is fully catered and licensed. Parking will be allowed around the circuit and along the spectator mounds. Racing starts from around mid-day on Saturday and 9.00am on Sunday with a total of 37 events expected over the 2 days. Fast Facts Admission costs- $15 Saturday, $25 Sunday (or both days) including pit entry Children under 15 free Location- Queensland Raceway is at the end of Champions Way, Willowbank, adjacent to the Willowbank Drag Strip, and just off the Cunningham Highway (just south of the Amberley RAAF Base). Competing drivers who have experience in the Bathurst 1000/500- Barry Seton (22 starts), John English (12 starts), Craig Harris (4 starts), Steve Land (4 starts), Wayne Rogerson (3 starts), Brad Stratton (3 starts), Frank Binding (2 starts), Richard Carter (2 starts), Ray Hanger (1 start). For further details on the event - please contact HRCC President Peter Yeomans on (07) 5577 3040, email yeoey@aol.com. |
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Crash,
I'm seeing your press releases popping up all over the place, well done. |
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Can I ask where Patto?
There was a bit in the Courier Mail on Wednesday, apparently there will be a more indepth piece tomorrow. If it's in a local paper, can you keep it so that I can get a photo copy of it? |
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12 Jul 2002, 13:46 (Ref:332678) | #17 | ||
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Actually, i am disappointed to not have seen it in my local rag, so far I've only seen it electronically and in club mags.
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There was a good bit in the CM today- local rags tend to hold stuff until close to the event
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