The Roaring Season

Steve Holmes wrote:Thanks Sean. Why was it banned?

I am not sure that is was banned. I think this was the Escort that Don ran in Shellsport and then later switched to a Mk1 Twin Cam in order to be more competitive.

As always, I am willing to be corrected

Kiwiboss wrote:The end of the NZFMR as we know it.........................................a new page for the new owner.

And who obviously wants to appeal to the Australian audience

Steve Holmes wrote:Reg Cook gets set for a fast blast down the strip in his circuit racing Mini. I'd love to know what his time was.

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I believe the person attending to the right front wheel has his name on the right front guard - what happened to him?

Peter can be found at Russell Realty in the Bay of Islands.

Sad to hear of Robin's passing today - he was a passionate supporter of all types of Motorsport for many years. It was nice to have his encouragement and support as a young photographer, and he would use not only some of my photographs, but material anyone sent to him, before the print deadline ...

GD66 wrote:Well, Roger doesn't dick around,...

Was that pun intended?

Allan wrote:Dave Jury also?

Vince Anderson ended up in the creek also

seaqnmac27 wrote:I thought it was the B&H

I think it is the GP meeting from memory

Is that Tony Marsh?

Kiwiboss wrote:Even im in a Zimmer frame after a knee surgery this week Roger, ouch!!!

Heres a few more updated pics for those that are interested, current at Sparkys for a full rewire!!

Dale M

Just out of interest, is the second oil cooler for the gearbox?

Fantastic pictures, Ross, brings back some wonderful memories - you are a true artist with the camera

Someone may know the GTHO by its number plate FV6314 and sponsorship from Continental Car Services Ltd on the boot. Tim Bailey bought the car (straight from from McMillans I think) and raced it for a few meetings before selling it as a road car. The Torana parked behind it is the ex Roy Harrington ...

I think it was Wigram 1968 for GLTL

I think he had one in his Charger also

I could be wrong but my understanding was that distinctive sound from GT40s was due to the cross over (nest of snakes) exhaust system. This was probably what the Mustang had. I think the first experience with flat plane cranks in NZ in a V8 (apart from the Cosworth DFV) was with the Repco Holden ...

woody wrote:Are you sure he was not having a fiddle ?????????

Perhaps he though she was highly strung

bob homewood wrote:That is Robbie Francevic in the Nazer Anglia ,He won three races there that day Levin March 12th 1966 from memory he also broke the Saloon lap record that day and I believe the fast back behind is Frank Radisich

Bob, what was the story behind Robbie driving Jack's Anglia?

John McKechnie wrote:Could the yellow XU1 be Ray Olenius?

Well spotted and indeed I believe the track is Levin

David McKinney wrote:Definitely 64 and 65. I went to the first one, but not the second

Ten points for whoever can identify the Spitfire driver:

Not sure I saw a definitive answer on this - Is it Reginald Cook?

As I didn't arrive in NZ until January 1983, it is definitely NOT the 1982 meeting! Thanks for that though. Dating many of my pics is a tough call without a fair bit of either research or wading through old race programmes. I have started a spreadsheet listing regular driver/car combinations and ...