Cobras wanted for V8 Supercars Drivers Parade at Homebush.

[Wazza]

I like the V8 Supercars because it is more about the driver.

i.e. The cars are almost the same and the Ford / Holden thing is a bit of fun....but the skills and heart of the better drivers show through.

My 2c worth.

Probably my favourite racing to watch on T.V. is the British Touring Car Champs....Geez they get stuck in.

Cheers,
Warren.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Wazza

I like the V8 Supercars because it is more about the driver.

i.e. The cars are almost the same and the Ford / Holden thing is a bit of fun....but the skills and heart of the better drivers show through.

My 2c worth.

Probably my favourite racing to watch on T.V. is the British Touring Car Champs....Geez they get stuck in.

Cheers,
Warren.

Warren,

I first started going to Bathurst back in the 60's when the Geoghegans, Muirs, Weldon's etc., were racing their early model Holdens around the Mountain. Watching Pete Geoghegan in the 'Black Knight' The Leaton Motors Team of Matich in the Lotus 15 and Chivas in the D Type Jag were untouchable. Then we had the Jags. Mini's, Galaxies, Monaros and Mustangs. Far more exciting to watch than present day saloon racing.

[Merv and Sharon]

Originally Posted by Baz

Warren,

I first started going to Bathurst back in the 60's when the Geoghegans, Muirs, Weldon's etc., were racing their early model Holdens around the Mountain. Watching Pete Geoghegan in the 'Black Knight' The Leaton Motors Team of Matich in the Lotus 15 and Chivas in the D Type Jag were untouchable.

I am beginning to suspect that it is a generational thing Baz. We may have to do with Goodwood and Classic Le Mans for variety ... Most these days have not really seen anything different from the self anointed 'Super cars' and the old Ford/Holden thing in Australia.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

I am beginning to suspect that it is a generational thing Baz. We may have to do with Goodwood and Classic Le Mans for variety ... Most these days have not really seen anything different from the self anointed 'Super cars' and the old Ford/Holden thing in Australia.

I feel sorry for those who haven't expeienced it Merv. They don't know what they missed.


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[Philm]

Baz,
Is the photo with the light green humpy at Catallina?

Phil

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Philm

Baz,
Is the photo with the light green humpy at Catallina?

Phil

Spot on Phil. That was the old Pit area adjacent to the 'Start / Finish line. It's a shame Catalina closed down. Excitement plus to watch the races as a spectator from most vantage spots, you could virtually see all the track action. It was also a most challenging track for the drivers.



Max Stahl's early model Holden at Catalina Park, Katoomba.


It's hard to believe that Leo Geoghegan held the lap record for years from 1966 in a Lotus 39 at 55.7 seconds. Wow.

From memory, I think it was Lex Davidson who had been driving Sir Gawain Bailee's 2 door 7 litre Galaxy when he put it through the fence at Sandown.


Baz

[Mrs flatchat]

.... and the black humpy with the "special" heads - very rare Repco cross flow

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat

.... and the black humpy with the "special" heads - very rare Repco cross flow

Spot on too Yve. Those heads were specially built for the 'Black Knight' grey motor. Waggot's later produced a twin overhead cam cross flow head for the grey block also.


Baz