The Roaring Season

by **Steve Holmes** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:26 pm

Hi Lance, welcome to The Roaring Season. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and beautiful photos. What years are these all from? And yes, more photos would be fantastic!

by **John McKechnie** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:03 am

Great pics Lance. Had to look closely to confirm it was the same Nigel I remember from 95 onwards-clean shaven etc.There are pics of him in cars in Motorman mags, but nice to see him without helmet next to car. Great way to see him.

by **Roskilly** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:52 am

Hi All
I found out about this site by Googling my Dads name - Nigel (Christopher Jan Nigel) Roskilly as mentioned earlier in this post.
To answer a few of the questions raised above:
Yes Dad did race and RGR but I was only a toddler at the time - He also rallied in the Silver Fern and Heatway in the late 60's, early 70's , he also raced a Daimler V8 Manual Overdrive occasionally, and he was Cheif Flag Marshall for most Taccoc events in the 80's (before OSH decreeed that drinking bourbon and coke all day while flag marshalling was somehow breaking the rules!)
Those of you who knew him will know that he lived and partied hard - smoked lots, was partial to the occasional Jack Daniels and had a love of classic motorsport and old english cars that was second to none. He passed away in September 2012 due to a combimation of medical conditions that finally caught up with him. ALthough he could be a cantankeorus (is that spelt correctly) and opinionated old bugger, he was my mentor and I miss him like I never thought I would. He taught me my mechanical skills and passion and much to his disgust (and pride), I have worked for a German automotive company (BMW) for 21 years and am currently the Training Manger for NZ.
I have posted a couple of photos of Dad and will try and post more in future if anyone is interested. I have alot of old photos that I have to scan, and I believe that this forum would be a suitable forum to share them on - I dont want them to rot away in a cardboard box in my garage!
Cheers
Lance

by **jamie** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:38 am

Hi Gang Verry sad abought Paddy. But I Did put A note in the old rally A FEW weeks ago with R I P Pady Davison one of my B D A Boys Jamie A

by **Milan Fistonic** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:49 am

Another two from the motor racing fraternity have left us this week.

Ian Snellgrove and Murray McLaren.

by **Rod Grimwood** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:41 am

Sad; another top bloke gone. Paddy was very good driver and a gentleman with it.
RIP

by **Carlo** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:13 am

I have only just been informed that Paddy Davidson, one of our highly acomplished rally drivers from the 70's & 80's has passed away after a long illness. Paddy will be remembered by many as a stalwart of the Rotorua Car Club, for his great character and sportsmanship and for his very accomplished and very competitive driving of the the ex works Datsun 180B the Escort BDA and the works Nissan 240RS.

by **Oldfart** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:24 am

Agree Dave, thanks

by **Dave Silcock** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:41 am

This thread is for remembering those who were once among us and not for arguing about the eligibility of vehicles

by **RogerH** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:13 am

I don't think it's just the engine and chassis that needs to be pre 31 Dec 1960 - I would think it would be all major components. The test really is - were the components used to build this replica available pre 31 Dec 1960. For example, you couldn't use a pre Dec 1960 engine and chassis but fit Wilwood 6 pot disc brakes.

by **Oldfart** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:10 pm

jim short wrote:Interesting so how old would it need to be as kerry Anderson has the same in his D type rep. I think??

If they want to race in VINTAGE CIRCUIT events (capitals on purpose) the engine and chassis must be pre December 31 1960. In the case of the replicas, as long as the chassis is an accurate representation of what could have been, and was done, that's OK. The engine needs to be of a direct family from the date. ie a 4.2 is not acceptable.
Please note, this is my paraphrasing of the rules, as always read them yourself to get it 100% and ask the proper authorities if not sure (and I am not one of the VCC authorities, just an enthusiastic participant).

by **jim short** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:45 pm

Interesting so how old would it need to be as kerry Anderson has the same in his D type rep. I think??

by **Oldfart** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:30 am

Barrie was up for the Roycroft meeting with his very "period" Formula Junior this year. Ruth was very touched by all the expressions from the huge number of people.
FWIW the HWM would have been OK for vintage except for the late model motor. Of course it's now in North America. His FJ was definitely pre 60 in all aspects.

by **jim short** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:06 pm

Another thing I just wonder how with the thinking done by certan folk if Barry could have raced his HWM at an event up north.lets hope others carry on the same as has been the kiwi way and build more specials the backbone of NZ racing

by **Dave Silcock** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:57 pm

Yes this is a sad loss. Went to his funeral yesterday, he lived his life at full speed,was into motor cycling, speedway, moto cross and road racing, classic cars, areoplanes and riding horses. He touched so many peoples lives there were about 700 people at his farewell. We will not see his like again.

by **jim short** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:23 am

Yes I loved his HWM sports copy

by **Oldfart** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:16 am

I heard today that Barrie Gurdler from Christchurch passed away this week, creator of many interesting specials.
Very knowledgable and skilfull RIP Barrie, and condolences to the family.

by **RogerH** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:36 am

RUSS CUNNINGHAM wrote:Very pleased to hear it. Presume "Woody" was mis-informed or had a bad dream.

He may have been confused with a Bill Leckie from Dunedin who died in June aged 78.

by **Russ Cunningham** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:53 am

Howard Wood wrote:I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.

As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

Very pleased to hear it. Presume "Woody" was mis-informed or had a bad dream.

by **Rod Grimwood** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:49 pm

Howard Wood wrote:I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.

As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

That is good news, (seemed not right) Big bonus is Bill is here and we got to see some more photos of his exploits.

The Roaring Season

R.I.P.

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