The Roaring Season

1st pic in post #34 is now owned by Nigel McDonald of Taranaki. Regularly features in Historic Muscle Cars events.
Dave Graham

Milan, looks like the video is available to view here: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/monaco-monza-macao-wellington-1990/quotes Hi Steve, I have the video (VHS) and the book about the 1985 race if you are interested. I crewed for this team at WGTN and PUKE 1985. Cheers Dave Graham

Hi ray have sent you a PM.
Cheers Dave

ERC mentioned a few posts ago on this thread ; Re ;" Once again I seem to have had a brain fade as I now have two copies of the hefty Robert Edwards book on Stirling Moss. I bought this latest one on the internet and lugged it back from England last year, not realising I already had one on the ...

This is an unbelievable restoration even down to the nuts and bolts. Really looking to the finished product, reminds me of the diligence and perseverance of John McKecknie and the Monaro. Well done Paul.
Cheers Dave graham

John McKechnie wrote:Wet the underwear-cold water- or put them in the freezer........its a cool start.

Hi John, have PM'd you

Dave, in response to your comment in post#69, there have been numerous attempts to MSNZ over the years about so many issues, often met with the response "I worked for "stuol" in the UK so I know, that everyone I know gave up banging their head against walls. The roll cage issue was well thrashed ...

When were the races though? Some of what appears on TV can be months old. Scrutineers can't check every car as it goes out on track. How many people in anyone's memory have been at a track when fire has caused any injury? Anyone? The last but one injury I can remember, a few years ago now, was an ...

I have no doubt you are right Dave, I still think it's pretty bizarre that you are put in a position to enforce MSNZ rules which are more strict than FIA. Triple layer plus underwear = sweat. More likely to be scalded by sweat turning to steam in a fire situation and they are medically horrendous ...

When were the races though? Some of what appears on TV can be months old. Scrutineers can't check every car as it goes out on track. How many people in anyone's memory have been at a track when fire has caused any injury? Anyone? The last but one injury I can remember, a few years ago now, was an ...

Mike L... along with the flameproof underwear, dont forget you also must have- A-balaclava, B-gloves and C-correct sox. These are not inspected at logbook time , but are surreptitiously noted before or after a race meeting...ask Rick Cooper. John, sorry mate you are incorrect re inspection. All ...

The "MO" has certainly changed colour!!!!

Usually around this time of year I put together a t-shirt design and sell a few tees to help keep the lights on at The Roaring Season. However, life has got in the way this year, and I've not had a chance to put anything together. But, rather than be defeated, I've decided to pre-release a design ...

59 -John McKechnie...Monaro.
83 -Bruce Thompson...XA Coupe.
104 -Craig Stacey........Breadvan
Just my thoughts
Cheers Dave

Steve- Totally Fantastic and the sun was definitely shining for the Monaro and TACCOC. Thanks to Angus Fogg being there attending to the various cars under his care, nothing was a problem-except fuel guage giving incorrect reading In the first race, I didnt have enough petrol in, and there was some ...

A gentleman came in and asked for directions, and after a chat we clicked who we were and after over 30 odd years there was Robin Tanner standing in my drive. We had great catch up and Robin actually lives not far from us and he is going to come back over with photos and have a catch up. Will keep ...

My Swift DB4 in 1992 Driven by Gene Pope III in the Atlantic Series: http://iforce.co.nz/i/5gtwpqww.ey1.png Then driven in NZ by Gene Pope III during during 1993 season, picture at Teretonga http://iforce.co.nz/i/wz35dpih.na5.jpg and Finally as it is now in 2017. http://iforce.co.nz/i/2lt2j2zb.k1j ...

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Ok guys just checking you all out. Relaxed as a bear can be

[ATTACH=CONFIG]39138[/ATTACH] John Riley's Anglia Olds I remember this car well. Johnny used to try it out down Portage road extension. I lived at the Abattoir house and used to race across the paddocks to watch along with Graeme Harvey in the Elfin. Johnny tried it down the Southern M/Way south ...

Back to Leadfoot. [CENTER] John D was struggling with the rare Aston Vantage (the only other one that ever competed was Rowan Atkinson's) as he could only get 2nd gear. Great to still him giving it a go. [ATTACH=CONFIG]41554[/ATTACH] Another TRS contributor who initially made it into the Top 10 ...