94 replies to this topic

[Peter Leversedge]

How many member do we have from New Zealand

[David McKinney]

Let's see...

You, me (though no longer resident), hatrat, ronmac, hiteknz, wenoopy, Seanmac 27 (and his father?), Patrick Fletcher (though haven't heard from him much lately), couple of others in Oz

And apologies to those I've forgotten

Wouldn't be surprised if there are 20 of us

[Tim Murray]

Barry and I currently have 42 on 'the list' not including expats. Some of them haven't posted for a while, though.

[thunder427]

Barry and I currently have 42 on 'the list' not including expats. Some of them haven't posted for a while, though.

thunder427.....ex Christchurch/Escaped 1970..........Melb.based since.....still involved in the industry......more into the the 'Hysterics' these days and American Musclecars,specialising in Corvettes (C2andC3).."Wan'a buy a used Corvette!!!!!!!!!?

[David McKinney]

Barry and I currently have 42 on 'the list' not including expats. Some of them haven't posted for a while, though.

Considering the expats I know about, I'll revise my guesstimate from 20 to 50...

[GD66]

Let's see...

Patrick Fletcher (though haven't heard from him much lately)

Patrick has been laying low as his job as the manager of the Broadford (Victoria) circuit complex is rapidly coming to an end, as of November 1st this year. His departure will leave a big set of shoes to fill, and what's worse is he's not off to look after us at another circuit, but is retiring : lucky bugger !

Thanks, Patrick.

Regards GD. (another expat...)

[Tim Murray]

Considering the expats I know about, I'll revise my guesstimate from 20 to 50...

I've been through the list again and counted 17 NZ expats that we know about, so bearing in mind we're bound to have missed a few, I reckon the total number is probably well over 60.

[David McKinney]

Who'll be first to say something about the lunatics taking over the asylum?

[flightlessbird]

Flightlessbird is still alive in Sydney

[Peter Leversedge]

Thanks for the replys.
Welcome would be items about motor sport and the people involved in it in NZ

[opplock]

Do the expats outnumber those resident in NZ? One of my reasons for travelling to UK almost 30 years ago was the wish to see F1 and Le Mans. I never got round to going back.

[rwills]

Living in Moscow but kiwi expat.

[nikhil]

Living in Perth since 1983 ex Auckland then 5 yrs in the UK 1977 - 1982 - ex Ralt factory, McLaren - Colnbrook, Aurora F1, Brit F3, and ran a FF Crossle 32F for Don Halliday & Warren Briggs.

[wilco440]

Just discovered you guys over the last few weeks.... and burned up waaaaay too much time here reviving a lot of old memories!

Now I'm REALLY kicking myself I threw away all my old negs when I "left" the sport back in '74. Anyone got any scans of some
old issue of AutoNews, I'd love to see 'em.....

colin wilson (now living in Melbourne)

[gavinevitt]

An ex pat for a lot of years, now back in NZ.

Colin, I lost all my photos from storage when I was in the UK, can't believe you dumped all your stuff. You took some great photos back in the day.

[ronmac]

is that colin wilson ..famous photographer..?? firstly i thought it was ned wilco of chch..what class of racing are you following ?? do you subscribe to allan dicks classic driver magazine.. a really gread read.. now up to issue number 33..ronmac..

[Bruce302]

Another on shore lurker

Bruce.

[philippe7]

There are quite a few Kiwis in the Motorcycle Nostalgia section who probably don't wander on the main Nostalgia Forum often enough to have noticed this query - such as stuavant, peterd, redneb, and many more ....check out the thread about the NZ Marlboro Series , they are all there... former riders, mechanics, journalists, commentators, spectators....

[wilco440]

is that colin wilson ..famous photographer..??

I don't know anything about "famous photographer".... more like Allan Dick's side-kick for a few years back in the days of the Tasman Series.

In 1980 I moved to Europe for 15 years - I now draw comics for a living - but have kept up my interest in F1 (and almost all other forms of motorsport, although - insert boring old fart reference here - "it ain't what it used to be" - sigh...)

I can blame Terry Marshall's wonderful "Looking Back" earlier this year for getting the old NZ Motorsport juices flowing again... and now I'm really kicking myself for not hanging on to anything from my own pre-1980 life..... and I'd love to see some scans of some of those old late-60's and early '70's motoring mags I worked on. I kept nothin'.....

Contacted Allan earlier this year, but so far he has neglected to send me anything.... probably got his mind on more important stuff, as I hear he's recently remarried.....

Great to see a few familiar names in here (Hi Peter.....), and wonderful to revive some of those back-in-the-day memories that I'd long though forgotten.....

[ronmac]

yes i think i ve remembered the right gentleman.. the phrase...diving whaLE comes to mind...and a man that has never let the words .. short back and sides .... pass his lips ???.just got an email back from allan dick yesterday..i ll try to send you an email..if i can..good to hear fom you...ronmac

[donharper]

Ex Tauranga. Now Melbourne. (Endeavour Hills).
thunder427 ; where is your shop ?
wilco440 ; which side of town ?

Peter Leversedge ; are you thinking of moving to Aussie ?

[horizon]

Ex jafa .now seattle usa

[tweaks]

Hi Guys,

Ex Dunedin..moved to Aus 74...

I gave all my magazines to Otago Sportc Car Club before I came ..would be good to have a few for reference now...

Lyndsay Marr ( Living in Geelong now )

[Levin68]

Ex-Palmerston North, moved to Australia at the end of 1978. Lived and breathed Lotus and Jimmy Clark but my motoring choice has always been two wheels.

Peter, in Brisbane

[thunder427]

Ex jafa .now seattle usa

horizon,...If your based in Seattle you haven't by chance caught up with a great 'Kiwi' friend of mine that I have lost contact with over the last number of years ,ex Christchurch, Rodney-Rod Shuter (or 'Sod Ruter' as he was commonly known),son of the 'Famous' Mr Flathead..Frank Shuter,also,His brother was very successful in Speedway 'Solo' bikes, Frank Jnr (RIP/road accident)....last I heard regarding Rod was that he was involved in Speedway "Foreign Stocks' class and building engines for customers in Seattle /state...........regards427/Myles Johnson

[maoricar]

Ex Pukekohe Car Club member from earliest days ( with spectacular lack of success!!....Triumph herald, Fiats; 1500, 2300, 850; Jaguar 2.4 Escort 1600 ).
Live and have worked in Baltimore Md since 1981. Get back to Godzone every 3 yrs or so; keep a Rover P6b in NZ, that is maintained under the excellent care of fellow TFNer. Have a well -raced Sunbeam Tiger in Baltimore, currently undergoing a rotisserie rehab...(when I can fit it in with my house restoration)
Planning to return/retire to NZ in a couple of years
Neville MILNE

[cheapracer]

I lived in Oz for 44 years, do I qualify as a Kiwi yet?

Good as gold ......

Seriously I wonder if any of you know my good Mate Michael Bamford, ran Midgets and CZ motorcross bikes around Christchurch now in his 50's and lives in Brisbane now.

Edited by cheapracer, 28 September 2010 - 13:57.

[GD66]

You will find him on the ozvmx.com forum under the pseudonym Ji Gantor. He hasn't posted for a while, but he'll be lurking. Join up and send him a pm.

[timnevinson]

Huw Jenjin, Huw Jadvantich and tim nevinson have all moved from New Zealand to the UK ;)

[Lee Nicolle]

Peter, a little concerning how many Kiwis on here are expat, they seem the majority.
Though from another sense Kiwis seem to be very well reperesented in motorsport achievements world wide. And for a very long time .

[angria]

Hi add me dunedin 55 .started with street races. Wigram tasman and ,faheys Escort archiebald v sprage,allcomers aussie 30 years every GP v8 supercars a bit boreing other than Bathurst now in final stages of historic group u Anglia with Mid engine Triumph may have running for Philip Island Historics this is the essence up close smelly loud inclusive

[Michael Clark]

I'm still here - mostly lurking recently as I've had my head down on a couple of books.

Oh, and I'm a Kiwi that actually lives in New Zealand

[hiteknz]

I'm still here - mostly lurking recently as I've had my head down on a couple of books.

Oh, and I'm a Kiwi that actually lives in New Zealand

Yep another NZ flightless Kiwi here I am still here ,and doing the same thing I have since the sixties ,must admit the technology has changed but the challenges are still as big,like wise I have been head down ,funny thing I live real close to Mike but we never catch up proves we both must be busy

[hatrat]

I'm still here - mostly lurking recently as I've had my head down on a couple of books.

Oh, and I'm a Kiwi that actually lives in New Zealand

Michael - there is a little more of a "claim to fame" than just living here and lurking. You were one of three TNF'ers competing in the same race at Hampton Downs last weekend - you, me and Silicanza.

[Michael Clark]

Michael - there is a little more of a "claim to fame" than just living here and lurking. You were one of three TNF'ers competing in the same race at Hampton Downs last weekend - you, me and Silicanza.

In fact I noted that nikhil mentions running a Crossle 32F - I wonder if it too was painted in honour of the first winner of the Indy 500!

[Vicuna]

[cheapracer]

You will find him on the ozvmx.com forum under the pseudonym Ji Gantor. He hasn't posted for a while, but he'll be lurking. Join up and send him a pm.

No need, I keep in contact with him on a regular basis but thanks.

I started the Queensland Vintage Motorcross Club QVMX from scratch with Michael and was President for the first 5 years.

[cheapracer]

Oh, and I'm a Kiwi that actually lives in New Zealand

C'mon Mate, thats just not believable

[GD66]

Probably a musprunt...

[goffer]

Hi there - called myself "goffer" as I fulfilled that role back in the early 70's whilst hanging about at Levin, Manfield and occasionally Pukekohe. Attached myself to Jim Murdoch, Joe Wright & George Begg when they ran the 018, tried like hell to be helpful.

Historically an F1 fan from early age, was a regular at Levin though mid-60's till it's close, (Jochen Rindt spun and rolled his 49 on the bank in front of me), flag marshalled a bit at Manfield, went to Europe in my early 20's (1977-79) & followed F1, F2, sports cars, and motorbike GP's in Britain & continent (Rouen, Pau, Zandvoort, Nurburgring, Ostereichring, Brands Hatch, Le Mans, Dijon, Paul Ricard, Spa, Monza, Assen, Jarama, + walked around Montjuich Park circuit). Jim Clark, Chris Amon, Jochen Rindt, Ronnie Peterson, and Gilles Villeneuve have been my hero's, Lotus my team (am also partial to Williams & McLaren)

Back in NZ have settled in Chch and now get out to Ruapuna whenever there is an F5000 running. My most fervent current wish or hope is that someone can convince Abba Cogan to bring a Matra MS120 out to the Chris Amon festival nest January. Or a 1969 Ferrari V12. Or both Something with a fruity and sonorous engine note. Please.

I have some super8 movie footage of Peter Stuyvesant Series F5000 racing circa 1974, alas without sound. Includes most of the key NZ runners, + Aussie interlopers. It is hand held and jerky, but perhaps has some 'period' value. Have had it transfered to DVD, but lack the IT nous to 'upload' it.

[A D River]

Hi, are there any K one W ones who worked for Ron Harris Team Lotus in the late 1960's on here? I remember Tony Rolley ( red 3.8 Jag, with the wire wheels) Pete ? ( green Jag ), Dewar Thomas, Bob ?. Happy days in Maidenhead and on the road. " Nibbs"

[R J B]

HI I'm here in NZ and a member, more of a watcher than a poster

[wenoopy]

Hi, I should tick my name off as a NZ Resident Member, although David McKinney has already given me a mention. A follower of the sport since 1957 Ardmore NZGP, but not brave or financial enough to compete.

Like many others I miss the stuff I dumped due to space considerations - the 1960's UK "Motoring News" I dumped in the '70's , and the various local mags and papers I subscribed to in the 1970's likewise gone(including some of McKinney's work). And its a shame many of the colour films and slides from early days have lost their colour or gone spotty(like me, I guess!). But I kept all the books and programmes, and the 'little grey cells' still retain a lot of the things I saw or read. TNF has been a great exercise over the last 18 months or so; long may it continue.

Stu Buchanan

[motormouth1]

You could add me to your list. Much retired Motorsport commentator (Teretonga Park 25 years - Dunlop Targa 5 years) Wheeled out at the Bruce McLaren tribute meeting last January to work with good mate Michael Clark and looking forward to working again at next year"s Chris Amon Festival meetings

[raceannouncer2003]

You could add me to your list. Much retired Motorsport commentator (Teretonga Park 25 years - Dunlop Targa 5 years) Wheeled out at the Bruce McLaren tribute meeting last January to work with good mate Michael Clark and looking forward to working again at next year"s Chris Amon Festival meetings

Great to meet Michael and you at Teretonga Park in 2006.

Vince H.

[ronmac]

HI. MOTORMOUTH 1 GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU... I D LIKE TO TELL YOU A SECRET....THE SOUTHLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF O.S.C.A..(THE OPEN SALOON CAR ASSN ) AND THE REASON ?? A GROUP FROM CHRISTCHURCH WERE COMPETING AT TERETONGA 40 YEARS AGO. AFTER THE RACES WERE OVER ..WE DECIDED WE COULD NT AFFORD THE 5 DOLLARS TO GO TO THE AFTER RACE DO..WE THOUGHT THAT THE SUPPER WOULD ONLY COMPRISE OF A SAVELOY WRAPPED IN A SLICE OF BREAD ..SO WE STAYED AT THE LOCAL PUB AND INVESTED OUR PETTY CASH IN BEER AND WINE..MANY DRINKS LATER ..WE HAD A BRIGHT IDEA...US DRIVERS SHOULD WRITE UP OUR OWN REGULATIONS..AND..WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH ISLAND PROMOTORS.. ARRANGE OUR OWN CHAMPIONSHIP ..WITH A VIEW TO GET MORE LOCAL INTEREST..MORE INTERESTING RACE CARS.. AND BIGGER AND BETTER RACE CARS ON THE GRID..TO MAKE IT MORE MORE WORTHWHILE TO RUN A RACE CAR..INSTEAD OF THE PROMOTORS PAYING BIG MONEY TO BRING A NORTH ISLAND CAR DOWN TO TROUNCE US..SO THERE IT IS..AND THE SERIES IS STILL RUNNING AFTER 40 YEARS..THE CULPRITS IN THE PUB INCLUDED TREVOR CROWE..ALEX DICKIE .. MURRAY ADAMS.. PAUL KIRK.. AND MYSELF......REGARDS TO YOU....(RON MC PHAIL )

[Patrick Fletcher]

Patrick has been laying low as his job as the manager of the Broadford (Victoria) circuit complex is rapidly coming to an end, as of November 1st this year. His departure will leave a big set of shoes to fill, and what's worse is he's not off to look after us at another circuit, but is retiring : lucky bugger !

Thanks, Patrick.

Regards GD. (another expat...)

Thank you very much GD, sorry I missed your post as I am in practice mode for retiring!
Your container dock at Pit Shed B is ready for Monday arrival and hello Motormouth1.

[motormouth1]

HI. MOTORMOUTH 1 GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU... I D LIKE TO TELL YOU A SECRET....THE SOUTHLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF O.S.C.A..(THE OPEN SALOON CAR ASSN ) AND THE REASON ?? A GROUP FROM CHRISTCHURCH WERE COMPETING AT TERETONGA 40 YEARS AGO. AFTER THE RACES WERE OVER ..WE DECIDED WE COULD NT AFFORD THE 5 DOLLARS TO GO TO THE AFTER RACE DO..WE THOUGHT THAT THE SUPPER WOULD ONLY COMPRISE OF A SAVELOY WRAPPED IN A SLICE OF BREAD ..SO WE STAYED AT THE LOCAL PUB AND INVESTED OUR PETTY CASH IN BEER AND WINE..MANY DRINKS LATER ..WE HAD A BRIGHT IDEA...US DRIVERS SHOULD WRITE UP OUR OWN REGULATIONS..AND..WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH ISLAND PROMOTORS.. ARRANGE OUR OWN CHAMPIONSHIP ..WITH A VIEW TO GET MORE LOCAL INTEREST..MORE INTERESTING RACE CARS.. AND BIGGER AND BETTER RACE CARS ON THE GRID..TO MAKE IT MORE MORE WORTHWHILE TO RUN A RACE CAR..INSTEAD OF THE PROMOTORS PAYING BIG MONEY TO BRING A NORTH ISLAND CAR DOWN TO TROUNCE US..SO THERE IT IS..AND THE SERIES IS STILL RUNNING AFTER 40 YEARS..THE CULPRITS IN THE PUB INCLUDED TREVOR CROWE..ALEX DICKIE .. MURRAY ADAMS.. PAUL KIRK.. AND MYSELF......REGARDS TO YOU....(RON MC PHAIL )

Hi Ron, I well remember how OSCA was formed. There actually was the odd sandwich to go with the saveloy/bread thing at the "do"
The aftermatch functions at the WhiteHouse Hotel were usually the best after an OSCA meeting, remember Peter "Effing" Kocis??

[ronmac]

. THAT MUST BE THE FAMOUS DONALD MC DONALD..!!! YES I REMEMBER YOU VERY WELL AS ONE OF THE TIRELESS WORKERS DOWN SOUTH..PETER KOKIS WAS ALLWAYS A LOT OF FUN...OR A HARD CASE .I SHOULD SAY..HE DIED SOME TIME AGO OF COURSE..AS DID IAN MUNT AND RECENTLY BARRY LEE (THE LYTTELTON ONE )...WE MUST THANK SOUTHLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB FOR THE SUPPORT THAT WAS GIVEN TO O.S.C.A. ALONG WITH CANTERBURY CAR CLUB..AND SOUTH CANTERBURY CAR CLUB..PLUS MOTOR RACING CLUB...NEARLY FORGOT.. IF YOU ARE ON THE GOLD COAST GIVE ME A CALL..LUNCH IS ON ME..WITH RON RUTHERFORD I HOPE..HE S NOT TOO GOOD RIGHT NOW...REGARDS..RONMAC. (P.S. WHO WAS THAT PERSON WHO CRACKED ROD MC ELREA S WINDSCREEN )

[thunder427]

. THAT MUST BE THE FAMOUS DONALD MC DONALD..!!! YES I REMEMBER YOU VERY WELL AS ONE OF THE TIRELESS WORKERS DOWN SOUTH..PETER KOKIS WAS ALLWAYS A LOT OF FUN...OR A HARD CASE .I SHOULD SAY..HE DIED SOME TIME AGO OF COURSE..AS DID IAN MUNT AND RECENTLY BARRY LEE (THE LYTTELTON ONE )...WE MUST THANK SOUTHLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB FOR THE SUPPORT THAT WAS GIVEN TO O.S.C.A. ALONG WITH CANTERBURY CAR CLUB..AND SOUTH CANTERBURY CAR CLUB..PLUS MOTOR RACING CLUB...NEARLY FORGOT.. IF YOU ARE ON THE GOLD COAST GIVE ME A CALL..LUNCH IS ON ME..WITH RON RUTHERFORD I HOPE..HE S NOT TOO GOOD RIGHT NOW...REGARDS..RONMAC. (P.S. WHO WAS THAT PERSON WHO CRACKED ROD MC ELREA S WINDSCREEN )

RONMAC; Fitzzy!!!!!!!!(409 Harewood Rd) said you should give him a ring, so He, can buy you, a 'Bourban Sandwhich' ,Fitz is based in QLD/Ph.Southside Dyno,the only workshop in the 'World' with a 4000sqft work bench................regards Thunder427..... still got you guessing!!!!???