ABC Late Night Legends (Merged x7)

Head Rev · 29 Dec 2005, 00:45 (Ref:1491204)

OK motorsport fans, check the following information and make sure you are home on the following dates, read it and weep.

Tasman Cup legends, 1968

ABC2, Monday January 2 2006, 10:45pm AEDT, repeated Friday January 6 10:45pm AEDT

Life in the fast lane: Graham Hill took the Driver's Championship, and appeared in the Tasman Series, which consisted of four races in New Zealand and four in Australia.

1968 marked the 5th year of the Tasman Championship and the event was at its peak. The major teams, (Brabham, Ferrari, Lotus & BRM) were all present, and so were many of the top drivers.

Warwick Farm was the sixth race in the series and the lead was being fought out by two farmers - Jim Clark from Scotland and Kiwi Chris Amon.

Clark went on to win the Australian Grand Prix at Sandown, which was destined to be his last title. He was tragically killed in an F2 race in Germany six weeks later. Sadly, over the next few years the same fate befell Piers Courage, Pedro Rodriguez, and Graham Hill. In 1970, the Tasman Cup turned to F5000 regulations, and Frank Matich won back-to-back titles, and was challenging again in 1972, along with David Hobbs from UK, and Graham McRae (NZ).

Terrific Touring Cars

ABC2, Tuesday January 3 2006, 10:45pm AEDT

Frank Matich won at Warwick Farm, but interest in single-seaters was beginning to wane as touring cars were attracting new fans through television. Norm Beechey in his Monaro, Ian 'Pete' Geoghegan, Alan Moffat and Bob Jane are all revving their Mustangs, as we join commentators Bert Oliver & Graham Howard at the Farm.

Classic Single Seaters

ABC2, Wednesday January 4 2006, 10:45pm AEDT, repeated Saturday January 7 11pm AEDT

In motor racing, The Tasman Cup and the subsequent F5000 series had thrived through the 1960s and early 70s, but by 1978 Touring Cars were becoming more popular, and cheaper, than the single seaters.

Nevertheless, there was still plenty of competition for dedicated rev-heads, and plenty of drivers willing to push whatever vehicle they were in.

Warwick Brown, Alf Costanzo, John Walker (all in Lolas), Bruce Allison (Chevron), Vern Schuppan (Elfin), Graham McRae, John Goss, Kevin Bartlett - all have started their engines as we cross to Adelaide International Raceway, and commentator Will Hagen.

Australian Grand Prix, 1978

ABC2, Thursday January 5 2006, 10:45pm AEDT, repeated Sunday January 8, 11pm AEDT

The 1978 Australian Grand Prix was held at Sandown. The first had been raced on Phillip Island in 1928, and over the next 50 years the AGP moved around to more than 20 courses in all states of Australia.

Initially it was raced on public road circuits and disused airfields, until purpose-built tracks were established in the 1960s.

The 1978 Golden Anniversary AGP was the second last under Formula 5000 regulations …

Just Do It! · 29 Dec 2005, 00:53 (Ref:1491206)

You lucky sods!!!!

storyline · 29 Dec 2005, 01:29 (Ref:1491213)

So no one misses it - ABC2 - Digital only.

RotorFan · 29 Dec 2005, 02:11 (Ref:1491221)

Thanks alot for this. Ill have to fix the audio on ABC2 - it hasnt worked for me for ages.

marcus · 29 Dec 2005, 02:53 (Ref:1491230)

excellent thanks for the heads up

cavvy · 29 Dec 2005, 03:26 (Ref:1491236)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Do It!

You lucky sods!!!!

Assuming I can get a digital mate ( I've only got one) to record it, PM me & I'll do you a copy.

johnh875 · 29 Dec 2005, 04:05 (Ref:1491245)

So we just need a digital set top box to see ABC2 is it? What a fantastic line up!

Venom XR · 29 Dec 2005, 04:41 (Ref:1491250)

Or Foxtel...

retro · 29 Dec 2005, 05:20 (Ref:1491252)

If you are going to record this give your self some time either side of the advertised times as ABC 2 (or Channel 2 2 as I call it) are often out.

racer69 · 29 Dec 2005, 07:03 (Ref:1491270)

I've been wondering for a while if some motorsport would pop up on ABC2, every time i flick onto ABC2 it seems to be old cricket matches, i hoped it would be a matter of time, and it is

The 1978 50th Anniversary AGP at Sandown will be a good one to watch, among others in attendance was Fangio.

Unmissable stuff next week will be

William Dale Jr · 29 Dec 2005, 13:03 (Ref:1491394)

buza · 29 Dec 2005, 15:55 (Ref:1491471)

the week i'm not home.. dam going to Phillip Island

Peregrine · 29 Dec 2005, 22:44 (Ref:1491681)

Sensational ! Thanks for the heads up Head Rev.

On that note how did you obtain the programming schedule for ABC2 ? I have been trying to find a programme (TV week etc.) to no avail......

Head Rev · 29 Dec 2005, 22:57 (Ref:1491687)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

Sensational ! Thanks for the heads up Head Rev.

On that note how did you obtain the programming schedule for ABC2 ? I have been trying to find a programme (TV week etc.) to no avail......

Check out abc.net.au, under TV check out ABC2 and the schedule is there. ALso, you can click on 'Late Night Legends" which will give you the upcoming schedule of that program, click again where it says 'go to website' and all the details of that program appears.

I stumbled across it accidently while searching for info on digital TV, have Foxtel but now also a digital TV and box. Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw what was coming up. Should bring back some great memories, enjoy.

lookleft · 29 Dec 2005, 23:11 (Ref:1491693)

I will be "archiving" this onto DVD - have 2 shots at getting it. Give me about a week to sort it all out.

Form an orderly line

RotorFan · 29 Dec 2005, 23:20 (Ref:1491704)

I will be encoding it to xvid also if anyones interested in that instead, and be posting it in a certain place.

You can also check yourtv.com.au which has a great guide with a "favourites" thing which lets you specify search critiera like "motorsport", "v8" so you can keep track of any tv shows that might crop up.

kmsport · 30 Dec 2005, 10:09 (Ref:1491824)

Here's one someone might be able to help me with...in the late 70's...early 80's the ABC used to have a catchy theme tune for their motorsport...like some sort of synthesizer.......anyone know tune name and artist?
Ive got no idea, but am interested

laser · 30 Dec 2005, 10:30 (Ref:1491832)

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookleft

I will be "archiving" this onto DVD - have 2 shots at getting it. Give me about a week to sort it all out.

Form an orderly line

It takes you a week

275 GTB-4 · 30 Dec 2005, 10:55 (Ref:1491839)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmsport

Here's one someone might be able to help me with...in the late 70's...early 80's the ABC used to have a catchy theme tune for their motorsport...like some sort of synthesizer.......anyone know tune name and artist?
Ive got no idea, but am interested

Sheesh!!..it could have been anything.....maybe Autobahn

mixxer · 30 Dec 2005, 11:02 (Ref:1491841)

Quote:

Here's one someone might be able to help me with...in the late 70's...early 80's the ABC used to have a catchy theme tune for their motorsport...like some sort of synthesizer.......anyone know tune name and artist?
Ive got no idea, but am interested

Fanfare for the common man by Emerson Lake and Palmer

kmsport · 30 Dec 2005, 11:10 (Ref:1491845)

no..it wasnt fanfare

kmsport · 30 Dec 2005, 11:18 (Ref:1491848)

nor autobahn...though it is catchy

mixxer · 30 Dec 2005, 11:19 (Ref:1491849)

It may not be the one your thinking of but they did use it for sports broadcasts when I worked for them in the late 70's and if my memory serves me correct it was later used by Ch7 as well, in fact I wouldn't mind betting all the FTA broadcasters have used it at some stage.

kmsport · 30 Dec 2005, 11:21 (Ref:1491850)

I remember abc using fanfare too...but this ones got me miffed

storyline · 30 Dec 2005, 11:22 (Ref:1491852)

Have you tried contacting someone who worke on the telecasts at that time? I can't recall it, maybe Will Hagon can.

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