The Roaring Season

RogerH wrote:I think it is the Nigel Roskilly (Christopher Jan Nigel Roskilly) who was involved in racing and old Jaguars. There was an email going around a week or so back that he was seriously ill and a sale of his Jaguar parts and spares was taking place.

My recollection of the gentleman was that he was the head flag marshal at Pukekohe during the years I raced there 65 to 70ish

RIP C.J.N.Roskilly, Did some work on my XK150 a while back. He had so much knowledge and skill with early Jaguars, sadly that
is lost. He will be missed.

I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.

As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

Howard Wood wrote:I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.

As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

That is good news, (seemed not right) Big bonus is Bill is here and we got to see some more photos of his exploits.

Howard Wood wrote:I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.

As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

Very pleased to hear it. Presume "Woody" was mis-informed or had a bad dream.

RUSS CUNNINGHAM wrote:Very pleased to hear it. Presume "Woody" was mis-informed or had a bad dream.

He may have been confused with a Bill Leckie from Dunedin who died in June aged 78.

I heard today that Barrie Gurdler from Christchurch passed away this week, creator of many interesting specials.
Very knowledgable and skilfull RIP Barrie, and condolences to the family.

Yes I loved his HWM sports copy

Yes this is a sad loss. Went to his funeral yesterday, he lived his life at full speed,was into motor cycling, speedway, moto cross and road racing, classic cars, areoplanes and riding horses. He touched so many peoples lives there were about 700 people at his farewell. We will not see his like again.

Another thing I just wonder how with the thinking done by certan folk if Barry could have raced his HWM at an event up north.lets hope others carry on the same as has been the kiwi way and build more specials the backbone of NZ racing

Barrie was up for the Roycroft meeting with his very "period" Formula Junior this year. Ruth was very touched by all the expressions from the huge number of people.
FWIW the HWM would have been OK for vintage except for the late model motor. Of course it's now in North America. His FJ was definitely pre 60 in all aspects.

Interesting so how old would it need to be as kerry Anderson has the same in his D type rep. I think??

jim short wrote:Interesting so how old would it need to be as kerry Anderson has the same in his D type rep. I think??

If they want to race in VINTAGE CIRCUIT events (capitals on purpose) the engine and chassis must be pre December 31 1960. In the case of the replicas, as long as the chassis is an accurate representation of what could have been, and was done, that's OK. The engine needs to be of a direct family from the date. ie a 4.2 is not acceptable.
Please note, this is my paraphrasing of the rules, as always read them yourself to get it 100% and ask the proper authorities if not sure (and I am not one of the VCC authorities, just an enthusiastic participant).

I don't think it's just the engine and chassis that needs to be pre 31 Dec 1960 - I would think it would be all major components. The test really is - were the components used to build this replica available pre 31 Dec 1960. For example, you couldn't use a pre Dec 1960 engine and chassis but fit Wilwood 6 pot disc brakes.

This thread is for remembering those who were once among us and not for arguing about the eligibility of vehicles

Agree Dave, thanks

I have only just been informed that Paddy Davidson, one of our highly acomplished rally drivers from the 70's & 80's has passed away after a long illness. Paddy will be remembered by many as a stalwart of the Rotorua Car Club, for his great character and sportsmanship and for his very accomplished and very competitive driving of the the ex works Datsun 180B the Escort BDA and the works Nissan 240RS.

Sad; another top bloke gone. Paddy was very good driver and a gentleman with it.
RIP

Another two from the motor racing fraternity have left us this week.

Ian Snellgrove and Murray McLaren.

Hi Gang Verry sad abought Paddy. But I Did put A note in the old rally A FEW weeks ago with R I P Pady Davison one of my B D A Boys Jamie A