The Roaring Season

Hi Grant

No it's my blue Mini Clubman GT, but the colour is hard to make out as it's an old photo of Ross's.

Must get you a copy of my book, there are some people in it that you will know!!

Yes it is Ross!

I thought I was seeing things when I saw that photo of your Datsun 1200 and my Mini Clubman GT at my parents place at Otatara after being in a Castrol GTX race at nearby Teretonga.!!
Great times!!

Best Wishes

Bill Pottinger

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Robin passed away this morning - he's been battling the rust for a fair while now and if you've seen him at a racetrack in recent times, it was probably in a motorised wheelchair. Others will know exactly when he kicked off Motor Action but perhaps 1972/73ish? He was the classic all-rounder in as ...

Thanks guys, and thankyou for reminding me about the Teretonga 25 book for reference.Have just dug it out now,its great.
(Written by Marilyn Bunce, Keith Douglas and Donald McDonald).

Thanks guys, and thankyou for reminding me about the Teretonga 25 book for reference.Have just dug it out now,its great.
(Written by Marilyn Bunce, Keith Douglas and Donald McDonald).

Ah yes, that's right. Dave Morrison, I remember now!!

I enjoyed #24 of Laurence Brownlie in his (then) new Brabham having its first try-out at Teretonga. I remember taking the photo quite clearly. It was a mid-week day in Nov 1967, and as a 15 yr old I biked out to Teretonga after school with my (Dad's) camera and crouched in a ditch on the outside of ...

I enjoyed #24 of Laurence Brownlie in his (then) new Brabham having its first try-out at Teretonga. I remember taking the photo quite clearly. It was a mid-week day in Nov 1967, and as a 15 yr old I biked out to Teretonga after school with my (Dad's) camera and crouched in a ditch on the outside of ...

What great photos!! Thanks for sharing them Grant and Steve!!

These are great photos and the detailed descriptions which Ken has added really bring the era alive.!!

These Bruce Wells photos are very very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really enjoying them.
Just wondering what car Graham Hill is driving in the startline photo showing him with Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark on front row of grid.
Cheers
Bill P.

Re #93 Thanks John, pleased to hear the pix are of use. I enjoyed taking the photos and can still see the moments captured in the photos quite clearly. Bill P.

[quote="Steve Holmes"]Nice shot here of Piers Courage, in the BRM in 1967 at Teretonga, which Courage also signed for Bill. Here is Bill's description of this one: "Piers Courage tests the third (spare) BRM during practice for the 1967 Teretonga International. Courage started the race from 5th place ...

Thankyou all very much for your kind thoughts and support guys, a friend originally from the deep south (Alan Johnstone) sent the photos to Gordon Cruickshank at MotorSport about a year or so ago and I never heard any more until now. I think it is best if enthusiasts can enjoy the photos and ...

John McKechnie wrote:bp photos. Bill- I cant find that article I thought I read.
Did you run in any car at any time?

Hi John
I ran in Sth Is races and rallys during mid to late 70s, in an Aussie mini clubman GT, Datsun 1200 and Escort Mk1 1600, fairly low-key.
Cheers, Bill P.

Hi DJ McD Great to hear from you, I remember your 105E Anglia, rego AC560, BRG colour and very fast, and also John Reid's silver Anglia AK2082, another very fast car. Yes all well here in Chch very busy and not enjoying modern motorsport as much as the good old days!!! Amazing to think the Formula 1 ...

Thanks Rod
It is good to be able to share the photos rather than leave them in a corner of the garage!!
It is great that they are appreciated. 45 odd years since they were taken but it doesn't seem that long ago really.
Cheers
Bill P.

Yes you're right Grant, a touch of understeer, but still going very very quick!!!!!! I'd never be allowed to stand that close these days!!
Cheers, Bill P.

That would be great thanks John.