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COMING
EVENTS
December 4th Christmas Dinner
and Prizegiving at the Manningham
Lloyd Shaw 0415-351-164
February 25th-27th Phillip Island
Classic *CCE
Entries now out. Sandra Caffin 9744-1807
March 13th Longford
Historic Festival
John Hamilton 6250-3230
March 13th VHRR Rob Roy
Hillclimb *CCE
This Date
TO BE CONFIRMED
*CCE…..denotes Club Championship Event **
See Text
VHRR Clubrooms are situated at 30-32 Lexton Rd. Box Hill
LUNCH MEETINGS WEDNESDAYS (NOT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS)
CLUB LIBRARY OPENING TIMES:
Wednesday Lunch Days 11.30-2.30 Club Meeting Nights
6.30-7.30
RED PLATES SCHEME
Our club Volunteer doing this task is Lloyd Shaw. Contact him
on ………0415.351.164
ALL THE ABOVE CLUB ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH
ARE DESIGNATED RED PLATE ACTIVITIES.
Visit our website: www.vhrr.com
PORSCHE 906 AT SANDOWN
Ian Henderson drove his Porsche 906 in the regularity event in
November and made a historic twin with the Porsche 904 GTS of
Ken Price. This 1966 model is one of 65 made by the factory
racing division and was delivered to the French franchise
Sunnauto for the 1967 Le Mans event. With its monocoque
construction, streamlined fibreglass body and 2 Litre flat 6
engine producing 220 bhp it represented a significant step in
engineering advancement at Porsche.
The car spent many years in the USA as part of a collection
and whilst maintaining its original engine was fully restored
in 1998 in England. It then came to Australia and was
purchased by Ian last year. The owner a very keen Porsche
enthusiast plans to use this rare historic vehicle in future
VHRR events.
Roger
James
QUEENSLAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET
Noosa Historic Hillclimb 13-14th November
Responding to the annual insistence of my Mooloolaba cousin
who shows off his 1966 Ford Mustang, I decided to trek north
to attend “The Hill ” as the local call it. What an event!
Held on state forest closed roads at the back of Noosa, the
180 entries included hill climb specials to tin tops ranging
from an Austin 7 to a GT40 and invitee Kevin Bartlett in the 7
Litre Monaro that won a 24 hr race at Bathurst. The Course is
spectacular being not too steep with testing corners and
produced 55 seconds as FTD. The crowd of spectators, with
service by a shuttle bus had plenty to see including an XJ
Jaguar barrel roll down the hill. Peter Kyriakidis, the lone
Victorian, did well in his Datsun 1600 and made me consider
this 2 day event with 6 runs per entry is an excuse to visit
the Sunshine Coast. For 2005, the VHRR could seek entries from
the HRCC (Qld) without upsetting the Mustang or GT Falcon
priding locals.
David Palstra 0417-523-307
BOOK REVIEW
Roger James
FAST LADY –MY LIFE IN MOTOR SPORT by Joy Rainey
It
seems to me that autobiographies are always more genuine than
biographies and certainly contain more amazing events than
novels. Such is the case with Joy’s life in motor sport. She
is small in statue like her famous father Murray but big, just
so big in character, determination and in “seizing the day”.
All this and a skilful writer as well! You will relish her
experiences in Geelong and Europe, the events she competes,
the cars she drives, her technical descriptions of engine
modifications and racing car set-ups and you will be familiar
with the people around her. Her parents named their little
girl well because she overcomes her unique difficulties with
sheer joy. Available from Tony Johns Motor Books @ $60
A NEW IMAGE FOR HISTORIC RACING
Roger James
Formula Atlantic: Backround
Whilst Ralt RT4 have been involved in historic racing
previously, the Formula Atlantic events at Sandown in November
provided a spectacular grid and exciting racing. The field of
24 cars presented with remarkable heritage which included the
1972 March 722 of Niki Lauda, 1975 Chevron B29 of Brian
Redman, 1975 March 75B of Gilles Villeneuve and the Modus M3
BDD which won the 1975 British Championship.
Formula Atlantic started in the UK in 1971, was broadly based
on F2, became Formula Pacific in the USA and then Formula
Mondial in Europe, with the term meaning “universal”.
These cars were first included in the Australian GP at
Wanneroo W.A. in 1979 with John Smith in a Ralt RT1 finishing
4th. From 1981 until 1984, the Australian GP was exclusively
for these cars with Ralt RT4’s providing wins for Brazilian
Roberto Moreno (81,83,84) and Frenchman Alain Prost in 1982.
Formula Atlantic: Specifications
The FA cars are powered by the Cosworth BDA (Belt Driven
Arrangement) 1600cc engine based on the Ford Escort Block with
a twin cam, 4 Valve per cylinder head. Bowser fuel is provided
by 48mm or 50mm dual Weber carburettors. Gearbox is a 5 speed
Hewland FT 200 with Wheel sizes and wing specifications all
standardised.
Formula Atlantic: New Association
The Historic Formula Atlantic and European Formula 2
Association was formed recently to advance the future of this
group of historic racing cars and the inaugural office bearers
are Bryan Miller (NSW), Colin Haste (NSW), Andrew Fellows (Qld)
and Peter Brennan (Vic). The aims of the association include
demonstrating the group as a viable historic class, providing
close competition without mixing with other classes of cars
with dissimilar performance and negotiating with event
promoters for 5 events per year. The association will announce
their 2005 calandar shortly. All competitors participate in
the John Bowe trophy series, so named as John Bowe is the
groups patron. Points are awarded for starting, travelling
interstate and finishing places. Current point scorers are
Jason Clements 17, Andrew Makin 15, Peter Whelan 15, Jamie
Larner 14.5 and Vince Holland 14. There is a F.A. Association
in Canada and discussions have commenced about international
opportunities for cars and drivers. With the promise of grids
of 25 cars, professional presentation, reliability and crowd
pleasing competitive racing these cars will undoubtly earn
themselves a place at all major historic meetings and strong
sponsorship.
Sandown International Raceway
Please note the official name which has stood since its
opening in 1962.The name Sandown Park which is creeping into
conversations is an adjacent dog racing track.
Roger James
EXTRA
Attached to this issue is a copy of the results of the club
championship, and as usual prizes will be presented at the
Christmas Function 4/12.
VHRR SMALL ADS
WANTED: Carburettor Top Cover for Weber 40 DCOE 32.
Bill Prowse (03) 9551-1837 or 0412 926 002
Lotus Super 7 1968 VGC, 1600 cc single cam engine,4
speed,alloy wheels –Includes 4 Wobbly Web Wheels, 6 Mths Reg
“Lotus 7” plate, Wet weather gear. $45,000. Kerry
Luckins 5988-0666 or 0418-591-538
Bowin P6F Formula Ford Grp.Q 1973 C of D. Fresh Moody Engine.
Car with Ratios $23,500 Trailer/Spares Available. Graham
Newburn (02) 44553632 or 0408 258 118
RENNMAX BN1 1963 - Supercharged Ford 1500 Group M Logbook and
C of D. Fresh Engine. Mike Baker gearbox. Telephone Pete
ffrench [03] 9598 5185 or
pffrench@unite.com.au.
“Woltri” Pre War Racing Special with enclosed trailer.
$30,000 Neil Rankin 03 5672-1185
Disclaimer; The views and opinions expressed within this
newsletter are not necessarily those of the VHRR Inc. or its
Committee and/or its newsletter Editor. Whilst all care has
been taken, neither the club or its officiers accept
responsibility for the accuracy of information printed and the
quality of any items or services advertised or mentioned in
this publication. Incorporated association Number A 0007117C.
The Editor reserves the right to edit contributions submitted
for publication.
Christmas and new Year Greetings.
Our President Ian Tate and Committee wish everyone a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OVER THE
PAST YEAR.
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