The Roaring Season

Steve Holmes wrote:I'm hoping one day a colour photo of this field of cars will one day be unearthed. For enthusiasts of top flight sedans, this was just about as good as it got, and definitely one of the best line-ups seen in NZ.

Rod Grimwood wrote:Mary Carney in Arden Mini

Steve Holmes wrote:I'm hoping one day a colour photo of this field of cars will one day be unearthed. For enthusiasts of top flight sedans, this was just about as good as it got, and definitely one of the best line-ups seen in NZ.

The international drivers included Terry Allan and Bryan Thomson from Australia in their big block Camaros, along with American driver Joe Chamberlain in his A/Sedan and Trans-Am Camaro.

Kiwi contingent included Paul Fahey in his newly built '70 Mustang fastback, as well as Rod Coppins in the Cambridge Camaro, John Riley in the ex-Fahey Mustang, Clyde Collins in the PDL Falcon, Jim Richards in the Willment Escort, Jim Palmer in the Foley Porsche, Rodger Anderson in the Cambridge BMW, etc etc. The only big name missing was Red Dawson, who'd had a mechanical failure in his Mustang.

This was the event where they had to shut the gates just after lunch on the Sunday because the place was filled to capacity.

Thanks for sharing Jeff, these are so cool.

Jeff wrote:Hi guys , here are the other photo's on the negs from Baypark.
Seems like John Riley had "help" from Clyde Collins towards the fence.

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Roger Dowding wrote:Cheers Steve, I know many of mine were of doubtful quality, but are appreciated ..

Steve Holmes wrote:Jeff, I agree with Roger. These photos are all gold. And they're all worth sharing, because they're history.

Jeff wrote:There are some more Steve , but I think dad only had a fixed lens in those days so the racing is too far away to be any real use. These are the best , close up's I have. John Riley had help going through that fence ( and ironically hitting the Ford sign ) but the other photo's don't show it that well.