Looking for New Zealand '70s Vee racer
#1
Posted 23 September 2011 - 18:02
Richards from New Zealand. He raced Formula Vees.
I purchased his car recently and plan on restoring it.
I do not have any info on the car. It was No. 39. Any
info or pics would be great.
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#2
Posted 23 September 2011 - 18:35
#3
Posted 23 September 2011 - 20:19
Wally Richards unfortunatley is no longer with us but he has a son named Mike who is Steve Richards cousin. Both Steve and Wally raced F Vee so it is likely that Mike Richards followed in the family tradition.I remember Wally Richards and Steve Richards racing FV in NZ in that period, but not Mike. Which is not to say it didn't happen
#4
Posted 23 September 2011 - 21:34
#5
Posted 24 September 2011 - 21:57
#6
Posted 25 September 2011 - 06:39
Can't remember what number it was. I ran it as No77. At Levels in one race I took one hand off the steering wheel to wave to Rod Mc Elrea who was standing at a flag station and I lost in big time...............
Edited by Peter Leversedge, 25 September 2011 - 06:42.
#7
Posted 26 September 2011 - 10:08
Now you mention it, I have a vague recollection of Wally's son racing (and knew it wasn't Steve)
I note that in the FVee field for the December 1979 Baypark meeting, there are entries from B O P (Bay of Plenty) Motors, Rotorua for both Wally Richards (Tee Dee F V) and Warren Richards (RM4 F V ). Is Warren another son of Wally, or just a coincidence of names.
Stu
#8
Posted 26 September 2011 - 12:00
#9
Posted 26 September 2011 - 15:04
finding Mike. He supposedly was an officer in the NZ Navy then
stationed in the USA in the 80's. That is when I think the car was
shipped to the states.It does have a tech sticker from Baypark and
also some type of inspection sticker that had a 1979/1980 date.
#10
Posted 27 September 2011 - 06:50
#11
Posted 27 September 2011 - 12:54
Maybe if someone sees th pic they might be able to identify
what it is as far as make.
Any help would be great on getting the pic posted