The Roaring Season

thanks for the DVD,that old footage is unreal. . . .have watched it 3 times already,cant wait to see what else you have to offer

WoW! Latest converted VHS tape is a National Film Unit doco called "The Turn of the Wheel: The Dave McMillan story" starts1980 in the NZ Aurora series. Quite a bit of interviews rather than racing but there IS some racing video for sure! Ill post a few pics. Its all on 1 DVD and about 24 minutes long followed by some NZ news clips (a VERY young Peter Williams) talking about F1, Indy news and Villeneuve's death (with very graphic footage - from the 'satellite').

faminz wrote:The offers still open guys... I had a call from Rotorua this morning!!

also just discovered this set of videos which ive dubbed to one DVD
83 Benson and hedges GrpA practice and Race
89 NZGP
84 NZ Rally (musical background.. ugh!)
85 AWA Clarion NZ rally
91 NZ rally

Im leaving today to go to the Hulme festival on the weekend but feel free to email me for a $5 disk.
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Hi Faminz, I'll be there as well, perhaps we can catch up and exchange folding stuff and address details. Will you have a display area anywhere. Cheers Dave

The offers still open guys... I had a call from Rotorua this morning!!

also just discovered this set of videos which ive dubbed to one DVD
83 Benson and hedges GrpA practice and Race
89 NZGP
84 NZ Rally (musical background.. ugh!)
85 AWA Clarion NZ rally
91 NZ rally

Im leaving today to go to the Hulme festival on the weekend but feel free to email me for a $5 disk.
mailto:?subject=&body=

I would have seen all this stuff, when they used to broadcat it on Sundays (from memory).

Would be interested in Touring Car and Sports Saloon footage.

Sending you an email about these Brett!

BTW, in your stills from the 84 video, the formula ford picture shows a '91 Van Deimen, and I think Mark Pederson in his Mondial? I'm thinking that was 1991/92?

The black and white Amon one is coz theres a small period when the commentators are looking back at old footage...

and heres a couple more..

Ive taken a few stills from the 1984 DVD. Might bring back a few memories..

GD66 wrote:Good stuff, and well done for dragging that footage out for the troops, Brett.

I'm probably being a bit of a gumby here, but can anyone point me towards a site along the lines of a later version of the Sergent site that covers the Pacific years of the Tasman(ish)/Peter Stuyvesant series ? I'm after entry lists, results etc. Never seen all that stuff compiled...

Try Chris Townsend and Allen Brown's http://www.oldracingcars.com

Yep I,ll take some also please.PM me

Good stuff, and well done for dragging that footage out for the troops, Brett.

I'm probably being a bit of a gumby here, but can anyone point me towards a site along the lines of a later version of the Sergent site that covers the Pacific years of the Tasman(ish)/Peter Stuyvesant series ? I'm after entry lists, results etc. Never seen all that stuff compiled...

Well fellow Roaring Seasoner's, I received my first DVD package from Brett yesterday featuring the 1984 Formula Pacifics, 1987 Formula Pacifics and Sports Sedans (as shown above) and the 1991 Series - all I can say is THANK YOU BRETT - blimmin awesome.

Having stayed up beyond midnight last night, I'm settling in for another long night tonight. Seeing the old footage was a true delight and I must say the quality was also very good considering the age of the VHS Tapes.

I can't wait to see what he uncovers next!!! - I've already put in my hand up for the next batch.

I encourage you all to contact Brett and grab yourself a copy of this great footage.

Cheers, Jarrod

dont rush me all at once!! heh...

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You've committed yourself now - you'll be lucky to see the light of days for a month or more. Goodbye Christmas LOL

Ill just add one more post for anyone who wants the 1987 footage and / or my calendar because.... wait for it..
I just found another DVD with some 1984 F Pacific races.. So far Ive seen the Wigram meeting from it with Kenny in his Apple car Co. ralt.
Same deal $5 for a DVD to defray the costs and my time. (and $15 for the calendar)

These DVD's are coming from a stock of VHS tapes Ive been given to convert (and the OK to pass them on). Theres 4 cardboard boxes of tapes so Ive only scratched the surface so far.
Next tapes to do are the 1994 complete Peter Jackson season, 2 VHS tapes!! all the circuits...

dont rush me all at once!! heh...

might post a few stills tonight from the 84 racing..

what a surprise (not!)

hmmm... In the same collection of VHS tapes Im going through theres quite a bit of other footage from the 80's and 90's. Wierd to think its a quarter of a century ago already!!

so should I post up any other 'interesting' stuff I find?

Note the DVD is pretty well full, as in 3 hours worth.. its not just a clip etc...

[color="#FF0000"]dont forget to send me an email with your postal address!!!!
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ps: seaqnmac27... you DO know I live in Wellington? if thats OK then sure, email or ring me (04 5893849) for a time and you can pick up!!!

Me too(dvd), that was the year that we made driver suits for Thackwell and Brabham (Flamecrusher plug!), both driving for the late Graham Watson and I never took any pics, darn. I really enjoyed working with Graham especially when Paul Radisich drove for him on a real shoe-string budget but delivered results. I recall Paul leading (and annoying) Alan Jones at the Calder AGP (year?) for Formula Atlantic/Pacific after the rear wing fell off but Paul kept the pace up, brilliant drive, think Jaques Laffite won (can't remember which year), pretty sure Nelson Piquet was there also.

Brett could you burn one for me as well !!

oookaaay... if you can send an email to mailto:?subject=&body=

and Ill send you account details etc for the $5..

sounds like Im gonna be busy in the DVD burner over the weekend...

Love 2 copies please, can pick them up from you next week!!!

Hi Faminz I would love A coppy Jamie A