Historic Sport Sedans

[John McKechnie]

And for Cunningham, having radio contact to be told the race had been declared wet just before the start, really shows the advantage of modern communication.

[928]

I agree with you John, on the ball thinking. but i disagree about communications. driver should know what to do, should not need to be told or have a declaration made

[John McKechnie]

I will be racing at Pukekohe this Saturday in HMC - TACOC meeting - weather permitting.
Owing to sickness, I was not able to have a meeting with the HSS drivers at the Ice Breaker.
If possible would like to have a lunchtime group meeting with as many as possible if you are going out to watch

[John McKechnie]

In relation to the proposed meeting, I will not be at Pukekohe tomorrow, so will catch up with people by phone /email.
Looks real wet for the weekend, and Falcon doesnt have gumboots.

[Rod Grimwood]

hire a jet boat John boy.

[Jac Mac]

[color="#0000FF"]Run it on the slicks John & steer with the fingertips ( your a no gloves man ..) pretend there is a rotten egg between feet & pedals, character building stuff, who am I to argue.... [/color]

[John McKechnie]

Jack- absolutely a hands on, gloves off man, we dont argue on much as AB tells me. We chatted for 2 hours the other night.
My views on Pukekohe with the lack of drainage, and the concrete walls restricting even further drainage and safety ,I have posted here.
At Hampton Downs last year in Dec, it was raining and I went out on my drys-only 4 of us it was so bad- and had a ball ,,steering with the jandal.
Difference- HD drains and has room to fall off. Puke doesnt, and is unsafe -not only my views.

[spinner32]

[color="#0000FF"]Run it on the slicks John & steer with the fingertips ( your a no gloves man ..) pretend there is a rotten egg between feet & pedals, character building stuff, who am I to argue.... [/color]

But you're a tough Southern Man, Jac. And used to racing in the rain, no doubt. LOL

[Nathan Wood]

Hey John, I did a practice day there on Friday (3rd) and it was mostly wet and slippery as hell, had a moment just before the hill, all I could think about was CONCRETE! Castrol was awful as well, even the front wouldn't point where I wanted it too!

[John McKechnie]

The entries are now open for the Ganley Festival, HSS will be one year on, and 4 race weekends run with virtually no hasstles or incidents.
In all, a great start and more cars are being completed.
I will be publishing a list of cars we have available to run and hopefully they will be there.
Also I will be putting up some of the cars that used to run and maybe that will jog a few memories.
In the meantime if you have or know of a Sports Sedan , Osca , Allcomer from that period that would like to be on the grid, please PM me.
It sounds a long time to mid January, but we all know- time is our greatest enemy.

[John McKechnie]

Heres another one that has come out of the woodwork to get people salivating.
Went into storage, then sat waiting all this time for a class to come along.
Owner and I have known each other 5 plus years and now he really wants to come out and enjoy the moment, first run will be January NSS.
Craigys car ran in Sports Sedans and at the end, Tranzam Lites at Baypark (last meeting I think)
This is a genuine XBGT Coupe, same as it ran last, unrestored.....MIGHTY.

[GD66]

Horn !

[Spgeti]

I saw the Falcon at this years Palmy Hot Rod Swap meet and yes John what a cool car and as you say, unrestored.

[John McKechnie]

OK, all those who love our winged wonders, and are waiting for their fix, heres a current update as its getting down to 2 months away for the big one in January.
This is my Invitation list so you can start considering where you want to park yourself around the track.
There will be updates on who will be on the grid-
Robert Jack...Escort V8
Rodney Holland...BuickV8
Anthony Predergast..MK 2.CortinaV8
Garry Haynes...RX8
Adrian Dobbie...Viva.
Ivan Bevins...XB Coupe
Gordon Burr...Alfetta V8
Rodger Davis...Torana.
Graeme Addis.,,Charger.
Richard Quinn ...Starlet.V8
Peter Gunther...Skoda.V8
Ralf Mossman...Chev V9
Craig Stacey...Anglia.
Robert Bartley...Custaxie 2.
John Marslin...Zephyr Corvette
Bob Grove...Capri V8
Ron Findlay...Capri V8
Dennis Running...RX8.
Graham Barnes,,,Capri V8.
Mark Barnes...Viva V8
John Telford...RX8
Bill Dunn...Camaro.
Shane Johnson...Mustang.
Cam Crawford...XA Coupe.
Phil Schubert...XA Coupe.
John Rush...Escort Chev
Barry Algie ...Monaro
Peter Stevens...Cortina V8
Rodger Williams....Geenwood Corvette.
John McKechnie...XA Coupe.
George Shewiery...Sidchrome Mustang

BTW -half of these have been confirmed as starters- including the Friendly Capri

[kiwi285]

That is a great looking list John - to see those cars on the start line would be an eye opener for all 'Allcomers' fans.

[TonyG]

No Monaro John Just can't get enough of that ford power can you. lol

[John McKechnie]

Tony G - great to hear from you mate, and hows life in the other kiwi paradise?
Yep - Fords just dont seem to run out of gas on the last lap like brand X.
Will email you an update of the Monaro , any sign of that car club article on it?

[TonyG]

Hi John.
Too bloody hot and muggy - 30/32 and 100% humugity here at the moment. Have had no bloody luck at all tracing that car club article. I have tried all the Qld Holden clubs that I can get contacts for, Muscle Car groups etc and got zip. Put out a shout through the Facebook page for Monaro enthusiasts Australia wide and a few were interested in the car and I steered them here but none had seen the article. Dan Bowden kindly gave me a couple of ideas but nothing came from them either. Still looking though.

[John McKechnie]

Hi Tony-
Shes a hard one to find alright , the guy I sold my HT Monaro to has the article, but he is busy supervising it for Holdens loyalty brand prize- got your entry in yet?
Also dont forget next issue of your Street Machine features Barry Algies Monaro.
Tough on the humidity, worked on a vintage car at Briebie Island 20 years ago, did 6-11 am, 3-6 pm for 3 weeks- owner wanted a Kiwi to do the job.
11 to 3 was spent under 3 ceiling fans. Told you get used to it, first 5 years are the hardest. Yeah, right!!!!!!!!!
Glad you liked the pics, check your email box next week.

[kiwi285]

Here are a few photos to help stir the interest coming up to the Howden Ganley Festival.