Hi
has there been an GP in Australia in 1957?
When exactly and where did it take place?
Did Jack Forrest participate?
And was that on a BMW?
And what kind of BMW was that?
Sorry, lots of silly questions maybe but I simply like to know!
Thank You very much!
Lothar
Australian GP 1957, Jack Forrest BMW ?
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Lothar
, Apr 19 2010 15:28
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#1
Posted 19 April 2010 - 15:28
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#2
Posted 19 April 2010 - 16:18
Lothar,
Am away from files so can't tell you anything about an Australian GP in 1957, but Jack Forrest did have a BMW RS54 (Rennsport) solo at one time. I recall an English motorcycle magazine article about Pip Harris (the English sidecar racer) in which he said that the only way he (Pip) could get a Rennsport engine for his outfit was to purchase a complete machine from someone. So he bought Forrest's. Hope this helps a bit.
Am away from files so can't tell you anything about an Australian GP in 1957, but Jack Forrest did have a BMW RS54 (Rennsport) solo at one time. I recall an English motorcycle magazine article about Pip Harris (the English sidecar racer) in which he said that the only way he (Pip) could get a Rennsport engine for his outfit was to purchase a complete machine from someone. So he bought Forrest's. Hope this helps a bit.
#3
Posted 19 April 2010 - 17:07
#4
Posted 26 April 2010 - 10:51
In those times the Australian Grand Prix was held at Bathurst, but of course wasn't a world championship round. Jack Forrest did indeed have a BMW R54, and if 7okai comes on and spots this, I'd reckon he'll be able to tell us how Jack came to have one, as his old man's got a memory like a steel trap.
As an aside, Forrest's Elbow at Bathurst is named after Jack, who had a big crash there one year, I think on a Norton.
As an aside, Forrest's Elbow at Bathurst is named after Jack, who had a big crash there one year, I think on a Norton.