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[lazzHAR]

Hi Folks , are there any other members heading to Winton this weekend for the Festival of Speed being held on the long track ?

I will be there with old 'Saggy Sarah ' so if anybody is coming drop in to carport 7 and say Hi.

larry

[Clark Watson]

You bet I'll be there with bells on and I look forward to seeing everyone there.
I had the pleasure of seeing your car earlier in the year either at Phillip Island or Eastern Creek and was delighted to send home a photo of the "Saggy Sarah" script via text message to my Wife Sarah who was getting back into shape after having our boy Curtis earlier in the year. It went down about as well as one would imagine.....
Yep I'll think twice next time.

[ron simmonds]

Hi all. The meeting is shaping up to be a great event, with over two hundred entries to date. The F5000 reenactment of the 1978 "Rose City 10000" which the late James Hunt won,will be be run over 2x10 laps of the long circuit,it should be a highlight of the meeting. Also the historic touring cars will have a 20 lap race with a pit stop some time during the event,just to spice things up a bit. Porsche are sending some of the Le Mans winning cars, the 962C which won in 1987, and some Carrera GT's. As always Winton will turn on some great racing with 36 races and regularity events over the two days. Anyone coming up, make your self known at the commentary tower and ask for me, Ron Simmonds, and for a short time you will have the best seat in the house. Any more info, check the VHRR website. Here's hoping the weather is kind to us,looking forward to catching up ,Regards Ron.

[mymemoryfails]

I'll be trying to help the efforts of my brother's charger to get around; hope springs eternal!
I'm not much help I must add.

mymemoryfails

[john medley]

what a great geriatric post!

dear mymemorfails...beforemymemorfails may I compliment you and yours on a splendid almost poetic piece of work, and say Iwillalsobetherebutthoseyoungblokeshaventyettoldmemygarage, they just said they would see me at the Pinsent

[Dick Willis]

I'm another starter, although a late entry, with the Gladiator, Group Lb Sports, parked in the open somewhere.

[lazzHAR]

You bet I'll be there with bells on and I look forward to seeing everyone there.
I had the pleasure of seeing your car earlier in the year either at Phillip Island or Eastern Creek and was delighted to send home a photo of the "Saggy Sarah" script via text message to my Wife Sarah who was getting back into shape after having our boy Curtis earlier in the year. It went down about as well as one would imagine.....
Yep I'll think twice next time.

Clark that's gold !...... not very well thought out but hey i would have had to do it despite the risk of retribution from the minister of finance !


See ya there

Larry

[Lee Nicolle]

I'm another starter, although a late entry, with the Gladiator, Group Lb Sports, parked in the open somewhere.

I hope it does not rain for you! I have been very wet at Winton. And that was before I fell into the mud before the old last turn flag point.

[timbo]

And that was before I fell into the mud before the old last turn flag point.

Was falling into the mud anything to do with motor racing, or after a few laps of bench racing later in the night?

[Clark Watson]

Gday All,
Just got back from a fantastic days racing so I thought I post some shots.
Winton was cold and grey as usual but for a brief few moments in the morning I saw a giant orange disc in the sky that I thought my be the sun but being Benalla I can't be too sure.
Larry put on a great show in Saggy Sarah and was kind enough to treat us to some well executed pirouettes to get the crowd warmed up. Awesome stuff!

[Clark Watson]

A few More Lads

[Clark Watson]

And a few more.

[AnnieOz]

Love the shots of the 5000s Wished I could have been there but the overnight driving takes too long to get over these days.
Haven't seen the Riv Div sign for a long time - any more info on that car please

Edited by AnnieOz, 14 August 2011 - 05:11.

[john medley]

Hi Annie( and all)
Roger Benjamin from Jindera or Table Top nr Albury in the Don Lapham-built( in Orange NSW) Vanguard Special sprinted and hillclimbed long ago by a doctor called Lionel Deithe (aka Dr Death). Roger and the Albury-based Riverina Sports Car Association people have resurrected the Riv Div logo, and I was duly presented with one today. I can send it to you if you wish, under the old flexible Riverina boundaries rule if you wish

[Clark Watson]

A few more of the F5000s
When I get 5 minutes I'll caption these for thse who couldn't make it.
Cheers
Clarky


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[AnnieOz]

Hi John
I think I also was an honorary Riv Div member, so yes I would be proud to rejoin. Glad to hear the Nota was playing happily again.

Love the photos, as they are just about the era I became conscious that I was attending Motor Racing not just going out with Mum and Dad. Remember sitting in the stands at AIR supporting Steven Fraser as Mum worked for father DG, and as for anything bearing an 05 well

[Clark Watson]

Bernie Mylon of Albury Wodonga

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And the infamous Dick Willis was having a great Weekend in the Buchanan Gladiator

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Group LB Racing Saturday

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[Clark Watson]

John Medley in Action

[lazzHAR]

Nice description for the precision parking move Clark !!...... i think it is fair to say i found the limit of those Yokohama AVS's ! .. but i had a ball and it was a great event which i would urge people to attend in the future.

As for the parking special , well i broke the input shaft of the 'fragile ' M21 just coming on to the pit straight and coasted to a 1:56 and then into the pit paddock area.


Cheers Larry

[Clark Watson]

Yeah it was great to see the old girl getting a work out.
I remember seeing the car at the Island in 09 and the warm reception she was getting.
There were Torana fanciers as far as the eye could see racing towards her undoing their flys.
I'm really impressed with how you've restored the car and I love the swirly patch that you left on the roof........nice touch.
I was hoping to catch up over the weekend but I missed you on the few occasions I popped up to the top garages but I'm sure I'll see you round the traps for a cuppa.
Cheers
Clarky
Here's the Sagster in 09 for all those who missed her.

[Clark Watson]

And Finally the big "hold your breath moment" of weekend.

Edited by Clark Watson, 17 August 2011 - 05:21.

[mymemoryfails]

I had a pretty fine old time at the Festival of Speed although everybody I know uses the garden variety name "Winton".

Seeing Clark's pictures has worked well as a memory aid - thanks.

After getting a bit sick and tired of accidentally sabotaging our own team 's efforts, I spied a camera and thought I'd "get out of the kitchen" for a bit. Hope you find what I found pleasing.










A long way from home - could a car feel homesick?





I have to admit to some real affection for the Matich, a thing of beauty. Any day with a Matich A50( or is it A51?) in it is a good day.


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[mymemoryfails]

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those mustang shots are great Clark, you wouldn't happen to have any of the hemi-orange Charger?

cheers
mymemoryfails

[Clark Watson]

those mustang shots are great Clark, you wouldn't happen to have any of the hemi-orange Charger?

cheers
mymemoryfails
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Sorry MyMemoryFails but this is the only photo I could find of the old girl .


I do love your photos, especially the lawnmower at the end.
Heres a photo of the Homsick Lola having a go at trimming the lawn at Phillip Island.
I love this car and it shows up everywhere and always puts on a good show.

[mymemoryfails]

Big Thanks Clark.

I always enjoy seeing the old girl. And your fine pic of the Lola Lawnmower.

This is a more orthodox surface underneath.


thanks again


mymemoryfails

[lazzHAR]

Frank " Flatout " Robinson enjoying himself in the 'Milthorpe' special .... Stampy and the boys always enjoy themselves at these events .

Did you happen to get a pic of the 'Hot Rod ' version of this car with the '32 ford grille and the cleveland ? ........ I meant to but of course didn't

Larry

[Haggis 2]

And a few more.

I see a Haggis clubby in the pic! Any other pics of this car? Lap times in Natsoft indicate it was punching well under it's weight - any details on car/owner
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[Clark Watson]

Frank " Flatout " Robinson enjoying himself in the 'Milthorpe' special .... Stampy and the boys always enjoy themselves at these events .

Did you happen to get a pic of the 'Hot Rod ' version of this car with the '32 ford grille and the cleveland ? ........ I meant to but of course didn't

Larry

Indeed I did! I ave some pics of the car racing backin the day but I'll have to check with the owner before posting them.

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[Speedy27]

A selection of my pics from this event can be found at the following link :

http://www.flickr.co...57627499800099/

Hope you enjoy them!

[mouserat159]

Speedy27 thank you for posting the link to your photos on Fickr Your photos of the recent Historic Motor Fest are great. I was wondering if you or any other people get any photos of the awesome Porsche 962C that won the 1987 Le Mans 24-Hour race and the Porsche 935 Coupe that finished eighth at Le Mans in 1978 Nicknamed 'Moby Dick'

Regards Mouserat159

A selection of my pics from this event can be found at the following link :

http://www.flickr.co...57627499800099/

Hope you enjoy them!

[Speedy27]

Speedy27 thank you for posting the link to your photos on Fickr Your photos of the recent Historic Motor Fest are great. I was wondering if you or any other people get any photos of the awesome Porsche 962C that won the 1987 Le Mans 24-Hour race and the Porsche 935 Coupe that finished eighth at Le Mans in 1978 Nicknamed 'Moby Dick'

Regards Mouserat159

Thanks - it's great that they are being enjoyed. I didn't waste time taking any pics of the cars you mention at Winton, as I was not chuffed to read that they would be on track and then found them sitting at the back of the pits - apparently because their motorsport manager couldn't be there. I did get some pics of these iconic cars on and off track at the Phillip Island Classic earlier this year, such as :

935 - http://www.flickr.co...57626406256760/

962 - http://www.flickr.co...57626406256760/

And some more, including interior and static shots in the complete collection at this link : http://www.flickr.co...ith/5579994798/

Take care
Peter

[D-Type]

Lots of lovely pictures of unusual cars I don't recognise.

What a shame that the posters didn't take the extra step of adding captions!

[Speedy27]

Lots of lovely pictures of unusual cars I don't recognise.

What a shame that the posters didn't take the extra step of adding captions!

There's a link within my link (posted above) to the results pages - all will unfold using that resource