Historic Torque The Official Journal of Historic Racing Car Club (Queensland) Inc

COMING EVENTS: Volume 114 HRCC TTT (Try, Test & Tune) Morgan Park Feb 23 COMINGCOMING EVENTS: EVENTS: MARCHApril 2010 2012 HRCC Supersprints Morgan Park Feb 24 JANUARY 2013 HRCCLakeside Supersprint HRCC (N,S&Reg) Norwell Sat-Sun 23 September 24/25 Mar 2012 Cootha ClassicSee hrcc.org.au Display for i nevent King information George & entries Square. SEPTEMBER 2012 IpswichAutumn Classic Historic Warwick QldSat-Sun Raceway 13/14 12/13 October May 2012 st NoosaTrophy THE HiLL’ Presentation DinnerTewantin FRIDAY 10/11 11 November May 2012 GENERAL MEETING: Monday 21 January 2013,VCCASeeSee Clubroomshrcc.org.au hrcc.org.au for(1376 for event event Old information Clevela informationnd & Rd,entries & Carindale) entries 6.30 for 7.30 Theth Historic Racing Car Club was invited to help Next GENERALInside this issue: MEETING: Monday 18 February th2013, VCCA Clubrooms SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING: Monday 17 Septth , VCCA Clubrooms (1376 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale) 6.30 for 7.30 celebrate theth 80 Birthday of Brisbane City Hall by MARCH Next GENERALGENERAL MEETING: MEETING: Monday displaying Monday 19th March 15 cars, OctoberSHANNONS in King, Shannons George Clubrooms, Clubrooms, Square 5a/305 outside Montag 305 Montagueue Rd, WEST Rd West END End 4101 6.30/7.30 CoothaNextSeptember GENERAL Classic General MEETING:1 –Meeting: 2A MondayH aCity 16thp Hall.p Aprily , VCCANe Clubroomsw OctoberYe (1376a rOldGeneral Clevelandto Meetinga Rd,ll Carindale)! will be 6.30 at for Shannons 7.30 Guest Speaker will be Ray Bell,th co-author of a new book: SPECIAL EVENT! M a y 2 0 13 bring you and yoClubrooms,urs good Westhea lEnd.th aGuestsnd bwille be the Officers Thunder. Meet19 the Drivers!!! MARCH Bruce Allison,GENERAL MEETING MEMBER SURVEY… The club committee sawconducting this as an opportunitythe Queensland to Police Drink Rite PresidentsBarry Singleton, Message Jim Lowe, Ivan3 AT tTigheh SHANNONSe bandes thet y greate aCLUBROOMS rKevin ye t for Programme. H i s t o r i c 6:30 RLooka forc i forward7:30ng ! to an..interested entertaining in and Bartlett will be there. assist the Brisbane City Council celebrate the City enlightening evening! See page 3….Halls Birthday, promote the Cootha Classic. MT COTTON HISTORIC Special Guest Speaker Member Survey 4 HILL CLIMB? COOTHA What is Drink Rite? “It’s on again! The HRCC Christmas Party CLASSIC? FUN andThis FRIVOLITy required some extraDrink effort Rite is a of Queensland some members, Police Service program that Minutes 6-7 aims to promote a responsible attitude towards alcoholThis is the first TRIPLE(yes, it’s “T” nearly Day Christmas again)”rising at 4.00am to be in King George Square and Should your Club run 12 pm- 5pm Sunday 2nd December 2012. consumption and drink driving. bar-b-que/refreshmentssetup by 6.30am. It is not easy manoeuvring car these twoHRCC local event events? for (Saturday)The River Room & Hamilton Hotel 442 Kingsford- Smith Drive Drink Rite involves an interactive standard drinks Trophy Invite 8 presentation and participation, by a numberMember of input - for or Hamilton. and trailer around the city, unloading and setting 2013; patrons, who will have the opportunity to consumeagainst - is invited SPRINT$20 per (Sunday)head includes Finger Food andup withoutdrink upon disturbing arrival, the local authorities, espe- rd5a / 305th Montague Rd, WEST END alcohol and be breath tested by a police officer.an During opportunity the event the to 23 there & 24 will Februarybe plenty of food so don’t ciallyhave lunch when before the entry you pointpolice isofficer changed will discuss at with 6.00am participants and audience members the SeeTest page 6your for your car or 2013sPECIALcome at Morgan (Jill OFFER you don’t from Park have SHANNONS: to bring the fruitto the cake). opposite side ofresults the Square of the participants’ and then breath the alcohol concentration testing and provide Come dressed in your most parochial clothing that information on alcohol consumption, standardinvitation drinksintroduce and to drink have driving. your new say and reverse in the start of peakDrink Rite hour helps traffic people thatlearn about afternoon. the alcohol content of different drinks winrepresentsRaceway hot laps the at ,car lakeside you drive, with for example Jim Rich If ards!you own Someone a Mini at this Meeting will win! and what constitutes a standard drink, and! the effectpotential these have onMembers drinkers. comeWARWICK. dressed as a “brick”, if you own a Fiat come dressed in It also illustrates how much variation there can be in the effect of alcohol Membership:“spaghetti”, not really but you get theThe idea. display There consisted will be from of 1958 personLotus to person, Eleven reinforcing LM150, the message 1980 thatto XD attempting Historic Falcon to estimate repro- Racing prizes for the best dressed Gal and theduction best dressed of Dick Guy. Johnsons your ‘Tru-Blue’breath alcohol Falcon,concentration 1984 level is Reynard difficult and Formula not recommended. Ford, The program also promotes the benefits of counting your drinks and drinking TRY Ensure–Heapsan ofintroductory your lucky HRCC door prizes,session so for come those along1962 interested and Norton celebrate in Manx motor the Bike sportlow and versus but 1962 highhave alcohol Triumph not beverages. ventured 500 special, on to the bikes Race courtesy track. This of the is open to2010year all Members, membershipend and haveMember’s is one last friends fling and Earlywith colleagues. your Motor fellow Cycles club Queensland Drink Rite promotes Club. a simple message to the public ‘if you are going to drink members before the end of the year, you never know, you alcohol - do not drive.’ Entries close TRAIN – is for Members wishing to improve their driving skillsWarning: or just Some looking volunteers for track will be time. sought to participate in the drinking financial.might get an If member-early Christmas present. We had six members at a time on 3 to 6 hour shifts promoting the Cootha Looking forward to seeing you all there. of alcohol!!!!!! If you have a favourite tipple it is suggestedFebruar you bringy 2 TESTship – is notfor Members current, and their pit crewClassic, to sort and their Historic cars for racingsome the comingalong in general to measure season. plus the real babysitting effect it has the on you. display cars and a TRY, TRAIN,Please TEST: book Saturday with Graeme: see Wakefieldthe Supplementary 0400010536 Regulations (Refer www.hrcc.org.au or contact Benn, see below) you will not receive a member of the Historic bike club to answer questions on the bikes. for moreHISTORIC detail. SPRINTS- NORWELL HISTORIC NOOSA HILLCLIMB SUPERnewsletter SPRINTS:rd or OilySunday: Open to all KingMembers George and Square friends beingwho have a very competth publiced place, in motor we sport had aevents large previously number of and tour- can complyRag23 with Mag. theSeptember attached SupplementaryHRCC Historicists Regulations. who Sprint took Meeting great at interest 10/ in1 the1 carsNo andvem werebe disappointedr they would not For Norwell Driver Training, honoraryTrack, just south day-membership of Brisbane on the way of to HRCC is available, free, and one-day track licences non-MembersJacobs Well. be in Brisbane at the timeEntry of Details the event. and The general public’s interest was very A one daywill event,be available. this will be our There first vi sitpositivewill to Norwellbe towardstraining and from Historic sessions all Supplementary Motor for sport those Regulations but TR willYING they pay for tothe see first us run???time. reports it is a great place for an Thisevent eventlike this. is ThisNOT driver available training onare line now via available MotorEventEntry; on facility is a real test forPlease car and use driver forms and already nice and forwarded close to orwww.hrcc.org.au/noosa.htm download fromThe clubwww.hrcc.org.au is very indebted to those who Brisbane. hire is As by always, contacting every- Warwickbody is welcome. District Sporting Car Club (WDSCC), Bill after 8.00PM on 0437 471433, is CarportTiming will be of the historic variety- Hand held stopwatch! We Register onlineprovide thevia Cars for display Richardcamping Har- permittedneed on plenty site for of a reasonablehelpers. Please fee, allcontact payable Ken on Nelson the weekend on MotorEventEntry to WDSCC.ris, forPractice Ian quick Bone will and not Peter be available Mohr also on aFriday. big 0408198716PleaseUpcoming direct or [email protected] any questions to Benn to offer Gregory assistance 0418 for 746 and 673 convenient after 6.00PMthank entry toor you thisemail to those [email protected] who assisted with setup the Event. and future events and enjoy http://www.thedrivingcentre.com.au/images/HTDC73%20Circuit%20Map.pdf a discounted Entry.and generalSee link promotion through the day. It above should be noted that Bill Westerman our Big BangerIpswich ClassicSports atcars Queensland from O/S Raceway for Phillip Island ClassicPresident was & the in attendance AGP…. from 6.00am page 10 th till the Square was cleared late afternoon. 13/14 October – This event will feature: One of theJo hHRCCn Tup icoff Poster:Entries Autumn Close Group S 07& T May Historicwith the Capricorn Warwick Cup round, …. signature events at this page 11 2010Group N with the Queensland Cup round, challenging climb. Historic Regularity and Don’t miss it. Vale:Cootha George EventSports/Racing Gilltrap….. 29 & 30Cars page 5 May Monthly HRCC Meeting—Third Monday on the Month at on the re-surfaced QR. Sure to be a great etheven VCAt! Clubrooms, 1376 Old Road, Carindale (Just before Historic Events Calendar …. page 7 the Gateway heading outbound).

President’s Greeting……. 1 page 7 1 Membership Renewal Time…. 1 page 3 Contributions for upcoming issues of the Club’s monthly Newsletter are encouraged and may be sent to: ContributionsThe Editor, HRCC for upcoming Newsletter, issues P.O.Box of 353the Club’sRed Hill monthly Qld 4059, Newsletter or email [email protected] are encouraged and may be sent to: ContributionsTheMS Editor,Word documents HRCC for upcomingNewsletter, as attachments issuesP.O.Box of and 353 the separate RedClub’s Hill monthlydigitalQld 4059, pics Newsletter orattached email [email protected] as are jpeg encouraged files would and be maymost be helpful. sent to: TheMSDeadline: WordEditor, documents LastHRCC day Newsletter, of as the attachments month. P.O. Box and 353 separate Red Hill digital Qld 4059, pics attachedor email [email protected] jpeg files would be most helpful. 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Items those It originatingis of a thisrequirement Club, from its the Officethat newsletter allrs articles or its mayEditor. published be Comments/opinions reprinted are accompanied but acknowledgement made by the by name the would Editor of the be are author. appreciated. also notOpinions necessarily expressed those i nof the the newsletter Club or its are Officers. not necessarilyItems originating those fromof this the Club, newsletter its Office mayrs orbe its reprinted Editor. Comments/opinionsbut acknowledgement made would by bethe appreciated. Editor are also not necessarily those of the Club or its Officers. HRCC(Q)Items originating Inc from Club the newsletter Officers: may be reprinted but acknowledgement would be appreciated. Website: www.hrcc.org.au PresidentHRCC(Q) Inc Club Officers:Peter Mohr (Jan) 0412 564 706 [email protected]: www.hrcc.org.au ViceHRCC(Q)President President Inc Club Officers:AlanPeter Steel Mohr 0421 0412 349564 950706 Website:[email protected] www.hrcc.org.au SecretaryPresidentSecretary GraemePeter Terry MohrO’Sullivan(Sheree) Wakefield (Robin) 07 3261 1806 04000412 0438 010564793 536706322 [email protected][email protected] Treasurer:SecretaryTreasurer: Chris Terry John FungMcKeonO’Sullivan (Roxanne) (Sheree) 07 07 32615593 1806 1267 0428 0438 0407 725793781 653322846 [email protected]@hotmail.com MembershipTreasurer:Membership John McKeon (Roxanne) 07 5593 1267 0407 781 846 [email protected] Membership && ConcessionalConcessional Reg:Reg: John John TupicoffTupicoff (Monica)(Monica) 07 07 33723372 69416941 0408 0408 197197 344344 [email protected]@bigpond.com Newsletter: Newsletter:& Concessional Reg: Peter John Peter Tupicoff WalshWalsh (Mary)(Mary) (Monica) 07 334933723349 800069418000 0419 04080419 778197778 007344007 [email protected]@[email protected] Committee:Newsletter:Historic Commissioner (Qld) TonyPeter Hastings WalshAlan Don (Mary) (Noeleen) 07 07 33493366 8000 4358 04140419 679778 678007 [email protected]@[email protected] Committee:HistoricClub Regalia Commissioner Officer (Qld) Tony Grahame Gould Alan Hunt Don (Tina) (Helen) 07 3366 4358 0428 417 468 [email protected]@onthenet.com.au HistoricClubClub RegaliaPhotographers: Commissioner Officer (Qld) Grahame Ian Welsh Alan Hunt atDon Shifting (Helen)(Jill) Focus 07 3366 4358 0401 952448 [email protected]@onthenet.com.auwww.shiftingfocus.com.au StateClub Photographers:Council Delegate FredIanDarin Welsh Sayers Mandy at (Del) Shiftingat Digital Focus Realism 0427 577198 www.shiftingfocus.com.auwww.digitalrealism.com.au ClubGroup Regalia Registrars: Officer Darin Group Mandy N (Historic at Digital Touring Realism Cars) Bruce Dummett www.digitalrealism.com.au 0408 060 838 ClubGroup Photographer: Registrars: IanGroup Group Welsh NS (Historic at Shifting TouringProduction Focus Cars) Sports Cars) Bruce Peter StewartDummett www.shiftingfocus.com.au 0408 0423 060428 838999 07 33784300 GroupGroups S F (Historic & V Production Sports Cars) PeterChris StewartFry [email protected] 428 999 07 33784300 Group Registrars: Groups Regularity F & V (Historic Racing Cars) Chris Tony FryHastings [email protected]@hotmail.com GroupsRegularity J, K & L (Historic Sports & Racing) David Tony HastingsBruce [email protected] WANTED: Group N (Historic HRCC Touring REGALIA Cars) OFFICER Bruce (or Dummett Couple?) 0408 060 838 WANTED: Group S (Historic HRCC Production REGALIA Sports Cars) OFFICER Peter Stewart 0423 428 999 07 33784300 GrahameGrahame HuntHunt hashas forfor manymany yearsyears donedone aa greatgreat jobjob asas ClubClub RegaliaRegalia OfficerOfficer butbut wisheswishes toto handhand overover toto anan enthusiasticenthusiastic MemberMember (or(or couple)couple) whowho Groups M, O, P, Q, R (Sports & Racing) Peter Mohr [email protected] wouldwould enjoyenjoy meetingmeeting Members,Members, prospectiveprospective MembersMembers andand eventevent spectators.spectators. TheThe ClubClub merchandisemerchandise tenttent isis thethe publicpublic faceface ofof thethe ClubClub andand usuallyusually Regularity Tony Hastings [email protected] thethe firstfirst pointpoint ofof contact,contact, soso thisthis isis anan importantimportant rolerole withinwithin thethe Club.Club. GrahameGrahame hashas developeddeveloped anan extensiveextensive rangerange ofof ClubClub RegaRegalia,lia, includingincluding caps,caps, hats,hats, polos,polos, shirts,shirts, jackets…..alljackets…..all welcomewelcome giftsgifts forfor thethe EnthusiastEnthusiast inin thethe family,family, butbut thisthis isis anan opportunityopportunity toto showshow youryour flaiflair.r. IfIf you’dyou’d likelike toto discussdiscuss thisthis role,role, pleaseplease contactcontact GrahameGrahame atat [email protected]@onthnet.com.au

22 2 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL SEASON

All current HRCC members should have received a Membership renewal notice during the first week of December (except those who joined in the last quarter of the year). If you haven’t received your renewal notice please contact the Membership Officer urgently on 0408 197 344 or email: [email protected]

Renewals are due by 31st January 2013 so treat yourself to a Christmas / New Year’s gift.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES…… EXTRACT from page 3 – CONSTITUTION. (i) Category A , FULL Member: A person who is actively involved in motor sport, for example but not limited to, a competitor, an entrant or an automobile preparer. Category A Members shall pay a membership fee being the amount decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting, for the period of subscription decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting. Category A Members are entitled to notice of general meetings and to attend, vote and debate at general meetings.

(ii) Category B, SENIOR Member: A person who has ‘retired from motor sport’, i.e., not actively involved in motor sport as is a Category A Member. Category B Members shall pay a membership fee being the amount decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting, for the period of subscription decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting. Category B Members are entitled to notice of general meetings and to attend, vote and debate at general meetings.

(iii) Category C, SOCIAL Member: A person who wishes to participate in the social activities of the association and is not actively involved in motor sport as is a Category A Member. Category C Members shall pay a membership fee being the amount decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting, for the period of subscription decided by the members of the association from time to time at a general meeting. Category C Members are not entitled to vote or debate at general meetings.

(iv) Category D, ASSOCIATE Member: A person who is the spouse, partner or child of a Category A or Category B Member. Category D Members are not entitled to vote or debate at general meetings.

If you need a Credit Card Debit Authorisation Slip to pay your membership please scan/copy this one, and send with your completed Membership Renewal

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14 1 4 1 4 From the Editor :

Recently I celebrated 12 months since I underwent surgery to remove my Prostate gland, which contained an aggressive cancer. Last Friday I had the 12 month check-up and am very pleased to report there is no measurable sign of cancer, and my recovery from surgery is going at least as well as can be expected. This is very good news for me and my family, and I’m sure for you guys as well. There are many among our Club Members who’ve experienced this and other serious illnesses, but this is one you can pre-empt.

This is a good time to do two things: Firstly to express my sincere thanks to you all for your support leading up to, during, and in the long road back from this scary and debilitating event. You’ve made my recovery so much better than it could have been. Secondly, to remind you that Prostate cancer will visit one in nine Australian males, and that early discovery is the only cure. That means an annual check-up (blood test for PSA) every birthday after 40. It doesn’t hurt or cost, and it might save your life. Talk to your GP about it. Ladies, talk to your partners, brothers, fathers.....

Since HRCC’s demographic is predominantly Male and aged 40plus, I feel it appropriate to recommend that some of your charitable largesse could be well aimed at research and support for a reduction in this silent killer, perhaps via the Prostate Cancer Council, and of course I commend those who’ve got involved with the Movember promotion. Once again, thanks everyone for your support. Peter W

VALE – GEORGE STEPHENSON GILLTRAP Second son of George Gilltrap Senior and wonderful wife Kathleen, George became the long term curator of Gilltrap’s Auto Museum at Kirra on Queensland’s Gold Coast, and began a long term involvement with veteran and vintage cars, performing much of the restoration work himself as a self-taught technician. During 1975, the museum’s Grand Prix Ferrari Super Squalo (type 555) was revived after standing for 14 years as an exhibit, with triple AGP winner, Doug Whiteford, demonstrating this car at the Surfers Paradise AGP. Following on from that, historic racing began full scale with a one day meeting at Sydney’s , and the Ferrari was there. Then the museum’s other historic race car, the Ron Reid built Hudson Terraplane Special also had the cobwebs removed, to be driven by George in historic events, with Noel Tuckey piloting the Squalo. George was also passionate about restoring and rallying veteran cars, and during 1980 the museum’s 1903 Panhard et Levassor was prepared to compete in an international hub rally based at Rotorua, where four adults and two children crammed into this high wheeled, open topped and chain driven horseless carriage for a fortnight’s intense competition. Despite dropped engine valves and the wooden brake blocks catching fire on long downhill runs; George, with very competent navigator wife Frola, achieved a massive win in this most prestigious rally. With the Ferrari and the Hudson sold at auction, George was back into historic racing with the purchase of the Wally Anderson built, supercharged Ford Ten monoposto Special. Alongside this, there were the restorations of their 1904 Clement Bayard and 1918 Australian Six, although there were often days of enjoyable interruptions from grandson Thomas, and grand-daughters Erin and Sundari. He was always an unbelievably kind, caring and a gentle man who would quickly forgive human mistakes. He was a founding member, and past president of the Historic Racing Register of Queensland, apart from his other official duties with veteran and vintage car clubs. With Frola, he was lovingly involved with the raising and blossoming careers of children Adam and Lisa, while brother Kevin and sister Robyn were rarely out of constant contact. George passed away after a short battle with cancer at age 63, my great mate who died too soon. NOEL TUCKEY

George and Hudson Special , Mt Cotton, 1978.

George with Noel tuckey in the 1903 Panhard et Levassor.

George lapping Surfers Paradise in the beautiful Pics Jan Tuckey Super Squalo, c.1980 and Brier Thomas

25 Page 6: The MEMBERSHIP PAGE Check the Club website regularly for the latest updates includes information, links, and ability to download event entries, membership forms, etc. Just click here… www.hrcc.org.au CLUB PHONE: 0424 321 072 may be answered by or messages responded to by the appropriate Club Officer.

CLUB EMAIL: [email protected] The message will be responded to by the appropriate Club officer.

CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION Concessional Registration Officer: John Tupicoff (Membership Officer) see page 2,

HISTORIC COMMISSION: Following nomination by the HRCC, Alan Don has been re-appointed as a member of the CAMS Australian Historic Commission for 2013. Bruce Richards also continues in his role as a Commission member. Alan will report to Members on Historic Commission matters and seek feedback at Committee and General Meetings, and through the Newsletter. If you need to contact Alan on an Historic Commission matter, please call him on 3366 4358, or email at [email protected] .

Membership Officer John Tupicoff advises there are now 610 Members and 208 Associates. Please welcome these recent New Members: Craig Allan of Helensvale – 1972 Holden Torana XU-1 Andrew Sanderson of Basin Pocket – TBA. Jessekah Butterworth of Morayfield - TBA Chris Sankey of Dalby – 2005 Mini R53 JCW. Harry Everett of Evans Heads – 1982 GMH Gemini Maxwell Henderson of Maleny – TBA. Darryl Exelby of Bentley Park – 1971 & 1978 Minis ------____ The Calendar for 2013…..keep an eye on it, there are changes! HRCC EVENT CALENDAR 2013 confirmed Trial, Training & Test Day Sat 23 Feb Morgan Park HRCC SUPERSPRINTS Sun 24 Feb Morgan Park Lakeside Tribute (N, Reg) Sat 16 -Sun 17 Mar Lakeside HRCC AUTUMN HISTORIC WARWICK RACES Sat 27 -Sun 28 April Morgan Park HRCC Annual Trophy Dinner ******Saturday Night 27April****** Warwick RSL Club HRCC –SHANNONS Promotional Display Thursday 23 May Queen St Mall, Brisbane Two Days of Thunder (Gp N) Sat 22 -Sun 23 Jun Queensland Raceway HRCC QUEENSLAND HISTORIC RACES Sat 13 -Sun 14 July Morgan Park Lakeside Classic (C,A &N) Sat 20 -Sun 21 July Lakeside HRCC SUPERSPRINTS Sun 8 August NORWELL Driver Training Ct Gp S Sat 10 –Sun 11 August Queensland Raceway HISTORIC MT COTTON (with MGCC) Sun 15 September Mt Cotton Festival of Sports & Racing (S,T) Sat 21-Sun 22 Sept Lakeside Ipswich Classic (N, Race/Sports, Reg) Sat 19 -Sun 20 Oct Queensland Raceway HISTORIC NOOSA “The Hill” Sat 9 -Sun 10 Nov Tewantin HRCC Christmas Party

2013 Queensland Cup for Historic Touring Cars (Group N). Round 1: Lakeside Tribute 15-17 March Round 2: Autumn Historic HRCC 26-28 April Morgan Park Round 3: 2 Days of Thunder 21-23 June QR Round 4: Historic Queensland HRCC 12-14 July Morgan Park Round 5: Lakeside Classic 19-21 July Round 6: Ipswich Classic 19-20 October QR.

2013 Capricorn Cup for Historic Production SportsCars (Group S) Round 1 Autumn Historic HRCC 26/27 April Morgan Park, Warwick Round 2 Historic Queensland HRCC 13/14 July Morgan Park, Warwick Round 3 To Be Confirmed 10/11 August Queensland Raceway Round 4 Festival of Sports and Racing, 21/22 Sept Lakeside Optional Events (not included in championship ) : 1 CAMS State Champs 22/23 June Morgan Park, Warwick 2 CAMS State Champs Aug 31/1 Sept Morgan Park, Warwick Please advise who is interested in the optional events as we would like an estimate of numbers for the 2 extra Morgan Park events.

36 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, January 2013 Peter Mohr

appy New Year and welcome back after the Festive Season which I hope was kind to all the Members and family of HRCC. Hopefully the power to weight ratio has not Hbeen too impacted… We have a busy year ahead and included in this issue of Historic Torque will be an updated calendar of events for 2013. Similarly the website is also regularly updated so please keep your eye on these important sources of information.

Our first event for 2013 is the TTT/Sprint meeting at Morgan Park to be held on the weekend of February 23/24. For those not familiar with the event, we actually run 2 separate events and it is not necessary to enter both – you can run either or both as you choose.

Saturday is an opportunity to run around the Morgan Park circuit, be it as a newcomer to try the experience or as an experienced operator a chance to test your car out with all the goodies changed since its last outing. The entries are divided to keep groups compatible relative to speed and experience and it has been a very popular day for many years. The Sunday follows the Super Sprint format and again, debutants are very welcome along with the more experienced Members. Like Saturday you do not need to have a full on race car – whatever you would like to drive around in is usually acceptable. Entry forms are available from the website or by email, or if you prefer a paper copy or have ANY questions, call the number listed with the promotion in this publication.

As always, Members are more than welcome to come along regardless of entering and all offers of help will be very welcome – again not necessarily for both days, even a couple of hours on either day will help.

Our Autumn Race Meeting in late April will feature Group S & T cars together with the smaller-engined Group C & A cars, and is a Round of Group N’s Queensland Cup.. I expect we will also get a good roll up for all other groups as well so it promises to be a great Event. The weekend will be topped off with our annual Awards Night at the RSL on Saturday when the silverware for 2012 will be presented to the appropriate winners – have this in your diary, it will be another great night in Warwick and all Members and guests are welcome.

We now have dates confirmed for our second running of the Sprints at Norwell which was a huge success last year and also the Mt Cotton Hill Climb which unfortunately was not well supported last year but hopefully with plenty of time to plan for it, more of our Members will support this great event in 2013.

Your new Committee is working well toward streamlining and improving our service to Members and our guests, with an obvious one being the website where Ian Welsh has made great improvements but is always receptive to suggestions and input. Similarly Peter Walsh has the Torque cranked up but he too is always looking for input.

As much as we seem to have plenty of events already planned for 2013, we are always receptive to new ideas provided they fit with the Aims of the Club and that some help can be given to get them from the idea stage to evaluation or implementation – don’t hold back!

Happy Motoring Peter Mohr .

SOME MORE HISTORIC EVENTS FOR 2013:

Denny Hulme Festival Hampton Downs, NZ Jan 19-20 and 26-27 HSRCA Summer Historics Wakefield Park Feb 23-24 Phillip Island Classic Phillip Island, Vic March 8-10 Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, Vic March 14-17 (commemorating 1953 AGP) CAMS Qld State Champs R1 Morgan Park March 23-24 SCCSA Easter Historics Mallala, S A March 30-31 SCCSA Historic Hillclimb Colingrove S A April 1 A7Club Historic Winton Winton, Vic May 24-26 CAMS Qld State Champs R2 Morgan Park June 22-23 HSRCA Winter Historics SMP, Eastern Creek June 29-30 VHRR Festival of Speed Winton, Vic August 10-11 CAMS Qld State Champs R3 Morgan Park Aug31-Sept 01 HSRCA Spring Historics Wakefield Park September 28-29 CAMS Qld State Champs R4 Morgan Park November 16/17 HSRCA Summer Historics SMP, Eastern Creek November 23-24

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Advertise here…… FOR SALE: TANDEM CAR TRAILER unite your unwanted with a keen new owner! Built by KaraKar Just send text and separate photo by email Heavy duty steel deck, Load area 4m x 2m to the Editor at Complete with electric winch and override brakes, 14" wheels [email protected] All in top condition. $3,500.00 We will publish for 3 issues, longer if space Contact Iain Nowell 07 3286 8109 or 0409 631 386 permits. Free to Members and Friends of HRCC

FOR SALE: Early FORMULA VEE, thought to be a Phoenix.

Fitted with a standard 1600cc engine, good race rubber (American Racer), car is professionally maintained, many spares including 1200cc engine, wheels/tyres,etc, all included in bargain price $6000. Used for sprint meetings and Hillclimbs. Driven by little grey haired lady only on weekends! Please contact Dianne or Ross Phillips 07 3281 3807

FOR SALE: 1967 ELFIN Type 500 Formula Vee.

Chassis #6719 First category log book. Originally sold by Jack Bono, history known since 1984. Sympathetic restoration in 2008. Motor sealed to historic specifications. Long gearbox and some spares included. $12500 ONO. Also available never used historic sealed motor $3000 and older enclosed trailer $3000 ONO. Contact Christopher Fry: mob. 0450 741 107 email: [email protected] LOST / MISLAID: HRCC CLUB PROPERTY One Bright Yellow HRCC Tear Drop Banner (usually stored in slim black bag) Please check your gear, it’s It may have found a hiding place among your gear, please ferret around to needed for Club promo’s make sure it’s not there…. If you find it please contact John Tupicoff on 0408 197 344

FOR SALE: 1935 Vauxhall DX14 Project. This is a rolling chassis with a partially made alloy body fitted. The chassis, suspension, wheels and tyres are all in good condition. There are 2 original 6 cylinder engines dismantled, 2 four speed gearboxes, driveshaft, spare diff with brakes and rough wheels fitted. I also bought a very rusty but driveable 1955 Vauxhall Velox 6 cylinder, so the motor and 3 speed gearbox is to go with the deal as well. The motor was running as we drove it onto the trailer. There are also 2 spare road wheels. Price:- $5,500.00ono. Phone:- 07 5309 4541 (Neil).

FOR SALE: 1972 TVR 3000M fitted with modified 3.9l late model Rover motor and Toyota Supra 5 speed gearbox, 4 spot alloy front calipers and vented discs with Porterfield race pads, Koni shock absorbers all round, Quaife L.S.D, 205 60 15 A048 Yoko tyres on 15x7 Performance mags, full CAMS approved roll cage, Velo race seat, CAMS 2A log book. Fast, reliable and fun. Open to sensible offer.

Please phone Norm Singleton 07 3289 1082

WANTED: JAGUAR XK120/140 Front Brake Parts

Shoes, Springs, Self-Adjuster parallel bars.

Please Contact John – 0408 197 344 or [email protected].

82 FOR SALE: WINFIELD “SPA” FORMULA BRABHAM. This is a Gibson Motorsport prepared aluminium tub “SPA-B003”. Driven by Mark Skaife; he won the Gold Star Drivers Championships with this car in 1991 and under Winfield Racing colours in 1992. This car is offered for sale in original unmolested livery and comes with original log book, trophies, and some spares. For further details please contact Terry Ashwood on 0415262855...... Price is on application.

FOR SALE: KADITCHA 76 F2 1985 Group R -Historic Logbook and C of D Recently professionally rebuilt and re-painted VW Golf 1600cc Engine, Very Reliable Hewland Mk 9 5 speed Gearbox with spare ratios. Could be converted back to its 1976 Group Q form with Ford engine. 2 sets of Kaditcha wheels plus other spares. $39,000. Ken Wasley 0408 753 421 FOR SALE: 2 BDD TWIN CAM 1600cc. ALL-STEEL RACING ENGINES, fully rebuilt: valves, springs, pistons, cams, clutches, in fact almost everything new, bench run only, brand new 48mm side draught Webers. These engines are virtually bolt-in, will suit Formula Atlantic or Pacific, Ford Escort, Cortina or early Capri, 1@ $26,000, 1@ $30,000. Will not break up either engine for parts. The engines can be started for genuine buyers. Contact Andy, B/hrs: 02 97904047 or a/hrs: 02 93111249

FOR SALE: VAN DIEMEN RF85 Formula Ford

COD, Engine 3 meets old, extra ratios. Trailer also available as extra. Can negotiate delivery East Coast. $26500.00 Dave Brennan 0447 206 168 ([email protected])

FOR SALE: BMW 2002 Ti, Gp Nc RACE CAR Ex Chris Ralph dual purpose log booked Nc race car & tarmac rally car now offered for quick sale. Outstanding build quality using arguably the best 2002 shell ever seen! It has all the good BMW bits and is a proven formula being highly competitive in both circuit and tarmac rally events. Has run Targa Wrest Point, Targa High Country and Historic Sandown to name a few. Well sorted turnkey race car that’s competitive yet so easy to drive. Seriously reduced for quick sale. $27,500 Contact Dean Bryant - Melbourne - 0417 012 526 - [email protected]

FOR SALE: 1978 El Camino Conquistador Pickup – Right Hand Drive, Two tone (burgundy & champagne) Chev 350, Turbo 350 Automatic, 171378 Klms: Rust free, interior and exterior in good condition. Currently registered, $14,800 Marty White 0433 542 034, Bus hrs 07 38884945 or email [email protected]

I would like to offer spaces for other racers in a well‐equipped workshop environment at Brendale. I can be contacted on 0413754053 or [email protected] best regards Joe Farmer

GENERAL REGULATIONS OF CAMS - LICENCES Changes to CAMS Race Licencing ….making it easier for YOU! For the full details and regulations relating to these changes please refer to the CAMS website at: http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/09_gen_regs/GR03_Licences_2012-1.pdf

93 Historic Racing Car Club (Qld) Inc. TheMinutes of the Christmas Party are not deemed suitable for publishing !!!!…..(Ed)

BIG BANGER SPORTS CARS FROM O/S FOR PHILLIP ISLAND CLASSIC & THE AGP

For those that have an interest in classic big bangers circa 60’s&70’s, the collection that will be at PI &AGP is not to be missed. I think it’s the best group ever put together. The list below is only the OS cars. There are about 14 locals. The ground will move……..MG

European ex UK in three 40 foot Hi Cube containers 1 McLaren M1 John Bladon UK 2 McLaren M8F JCB Racing UK 3 McLaren M8C Harry Read 4 Lola T310 Peter Schleifer 5 Matra Simca Abba Kogan 6 Matra Simca Abba Kogan 7 Porsche 962 Peter Harburg 8 Porsche 956 Russell Kempnich 9 March 717 Frank Lyons Racing 10 Lola T70 Frank Lyons Racing 11 Maserati 4CL Paddins Dowling

North American ex USA in three 40 foot Hi Cube containers Porsche 956 (above) and 962 (below) 12 Lola T163 Greg Mitchell 13 Sting Virtuoso Performance USA 14 McEagle Andrew Boone 15 McLaren M6B Toluca Lake Historics USA 16 Lola T70 Dan Cowdrey 17 McKee Norm Cowdrey 18 Lola T70 Toluca Lake Historics USA 19 Lola T160 Toluca Lake Historics USA 20 Lola T161 Toluca Lake Historics USA 21 Alfa Romeo T33 Nastasi Racing 22 Alfa Romeo T33 Nastasi Racing 23 Surtees TS8 Harrin de Silva

New Zealand in one 40 foot Hi Cube container 24 McLaren M1 Paul Halford 25 McLaren M8F Tony Roberts 26 Lola T332c Ian Clements

Alfa Romeo T33/2 (pic…Alfa Romeo)

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HRCC(Q)Inc presents AUTUMN HISTORIC WARWICK RACE MEETING 27th & 28th April 2013 Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick.

BRILLIANT AUTUMN WEATHER, COUNTRY HOSPITALITY HISTORIC RACE CARS AND EXCITING RACING

For details go to: www.hrcc.org.au HISTORIC RACING CAR CLUB (Qld) Inc. Spectators: $15, Under 14 free.

Enquiries: 0408 197 344 or [email protected] DIAMONDSnippets From JUBILEE Dick Willis:FOR ROB ROY…. From CAMS Speedread Sept. A On fantastic the Easter selection weekend of vintage we carshave made Mallala their forway which to the TrevorRob Roy Dunford informs me “ The Easter historic meeting at Mallala is hillclimb,taking early just outsideentries Melbourwith a substantialne, as part of discount the venue’s and 75th a guarant ee that if you are unable to attend a full refund will be paid. anniversaryThe hill climb celebrations. on Monday has a $50 entry fee for early bird entry. Pretty good ! Camping is available at the track for $20 per group per night. Practice on Friday and events on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. All the paperwork and details are Famouson the SCC marques of SA such website. as Bugatti, The Alvimeetings, Fiat isand run MG like all atook picnic to the meeting hill and a lot of fun. If anyone has any queries call Trevor toDunford re-live theon pre-war0412 113259 glory days of the venue. Joining them was a small selection of more modern machinery from manufacturers such as Alfa RomeoLater inand the Ford. year in SA is Vintage Collingrove on 6-7 October, 2012, again more details on the website, www.sportingcarclubsa.org.au Fastest time of the day went to Darren Visser in his 1966 Air-Cooled Cyclo. He crossed the line in 26.22 seconds, ahead of second placed manWest Jim Aussies Thompson are inplanning his 1925 big Bugatti things type around 23. the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Australian Grand Prix at Caversham won Theby Bruce first outright McLaren, record further for the details track was are set on in their 1937 website by Jack ; Daywww.hrawa.org.au in a Day Special, who completed his run in 35.42 seconds; however, the current record stands at a remarkable 17.30 seconds. This time was set by Andrew Howell in 2009 in a specially built Gould GR55B and is yet to be beaten.

Refer to website: www.historicwinton.org Dave Fry and for friend all information. enjoying the solitude of Mongolia on their recent charity fundraising adventure with the Dodge See also WINTON FESTIVAL OF SPEED 11,12 AugustFirewagon 2012. from (www.vhrr.com Sweden(!) ) for Retro Touring Car Racing with some generous sponsorship from HRCC Mark Hulst, 1972 Formula 2 Brabham ‘Dolphin’Members( BT36 and a little from the Autumn Historic Warwick 2012 Club!)

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