August 2013 Old & Bold! Pic courtesy Phil Wisewold Bill belts the biggies at Sandown

• State Race Series 2 & 3 • Winton Historic • Eligibility • Tarmac Tattle • Short Shifts • HTCAV on Facebook?

General Meetings Note: August meeting cancelled Next meeting 8pm Wednesday 25 September Bells Hotel Sth Torquing Heads 2012/2013 Work Ph Home Ph Fax Mobile Email President Gordon Cox 9467 8900 9435 5235 9467 4590 0418 506 650 [email protected] Vice President Chris Ralph 0418 318 934 [email protected] Secretary Dean Bryant 0417 012 526 0417 012 526 9551 5859 0417 012 526 [email protected] Treasurer David Floyd 9574 7733 9877 2243 9561 8731 0402 257 541 [email protected] Competition Nick Cascone 0409 959 072 0409 959 072 [email protected] Membership Anthony Ramadge 8812 2769 [email protected] Club Plates Gordon Cox 9467 8900 9435 5235 9467 4590 0418 506 650 [email protected] Committee David Brown 9762 8722 9762 9829 0413 208 081 [email protected] WebsiteIT Peter Owen 0411 882 323 0411 882 323 [email protected] Poinstscore Justin Brown 0418 360 686 0418 360 686 [email protected] Eligibility David Twigg 0414 875 922 9466 9737 9702 9635 0414 875 922 [email protected] Eligibility Len Read 5977 8771 5977 8771 0408 548 133 [email protected] Engine Sealing Ken Zinner 9568 0363 9568 0363 0412 171 603 Are you joking.com.au AHTCA Gordon Cox & Chris Ralph [email protected] Editor Chris Ralph 0418 318 934 [email protected] Club Mailing Address PO Box 16 Chadstone Centre 3148 2013 Competition Calendar Championship point score rounds for your best 5

Event Organisers Location Date Type Round 1 State Series PIARC April 6-7 State Round 2 State Series MG Car Club Sandown May 18-19 State Round 1 Golden Oldies Austin 7 Club Winton Short May 25-26 Historic Round 3 State Series ASSA Sandown July 20-21 State Round 2 Golden Oldies August 10-11 VHRR Winton Long Historic Round 4 State Series VMCI Phillip Island October 26-27 State Round 3 Golden Oldies November 8-10 VHRR Sandown Historic Island Magic PIARC Phillip Island Nov 30 - Dec 1 Other Plus one interstate round of your choice And as well: Graham Slater Fun Day (non-champ) Calder February 24 Phillip Island Classic (non-champ, >3ltr cars only) Phillip Island March 8 -10 Australian Historic Touring Car Challenge (Muscle Car Masters) Motorsport Park Aug 30 - Sept 1 Calling the hounds to Baskerville This year’s Baskerville historic meeting plans to run an is on the poster reprinted on page 13. It’s a great little track and the interesting Group N Mini only race as a memorial tribute to well- hospitality and fun provided by the organisers is first rate. known Mini racer Chris Ellis who tragically passed at the beginning Henry Draper is chasing up Mini competitors, why not have a of the year. As well, Under and Over 3-litre races are planned for chat to him on Group N. 0438 714 821 or email [email protected] So if you’re a Mini racer start making plans now – all the info He’ll certainly tell you where to go… You need it? Call Coxys!

31B Clements Ave, Bundoora & great Club pricing Ph 9467 8900 or 0418 506 650 Coxy’s Revolution Racegear. Whatever you need he can get it and at great Club pricing. Page 2 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Presitoro

My focus as the Prez for the foreseeable We have a full complement of ten on future will be to concentrate on building our the committee this year, with Jervis taking numbers on the track. I will be pushing for a well-deserved break after 11 years of NB and NC to run in their correct eras at dedicated flogging. I cannot speak highly the Victorian Historic meetings and to find a enough of Jerv, and the amount of work he way to bolster numbers at the state rounds. has done for this club. I have said before, he We will be focusing on eligibility to turned this club pro! make things fair and equitable. The AHTCA I would like to welcome every one to the has already seen proposals for component committee and thank them for their input substitutions, some will get the tick, some so far. It’s already started off with component won’t. I will support sensible substitute substitutions, hot discussions about log submissions where it may encourage some books, nervous distribution of duties and the of the older cars out of their sheds. Victoria fear of awfully big shoes to fill for some of us. is only one vote on the panel though, so let’s Gordon Cox - President hear them first. Chris Ralph - Vice President, AHTCA I want to encourage, not discourage, delegate, Editor people from competing so some cars will Dean Bryant - Secretary need to be altered to comply. I’m sure if we David Floyd - Treasurer On taking up the Presidency of the went over every car with a fine tooth comb, David Twigg - Eligibility officer HTCAV… we would find fault, so it’s a cooperative Nick Cascone - Competition manager Every other bugger took a step back! attitude we will be pushing for. The driver Justin Brown - Point score After a fair bit of coercing, I reluctantly who presents a car may not even realise his agreed to have a crack. For those who only or her car is a little outside the rules. When Anthony Ramadge - Membership know me as that fat thieving mongrel at the you ask your engine builder for more power, Peter Owen - Website IT racetrack, a short introduction. are you sure it’s been delivered 100% within David Brown - Social/Hospitality the rules? For what it cost you expect a I joined this club somewhere around Gordon Cox - Club Registration result, so ask the question. Are the brakes the 1990. I was sprinting my MK1 Cortina AHTCA co-delegate correct diameter? Do I have negative camber GT and had long watched this Appendix I come from a background in customer on the rear wheels? J racing and decided I wanted in. I was service and pride myself on the way I treat quickly adopted by some old buggers who When Twiggy checks your car from an customers. As a member you are a customer, treated me like a son. I ran a Mk1 GT eligibility point of view, he is armed with so please contact any of the committee 4-door Cortina for a few years then built a the CAMS rulebook and a specification members if you need assistance, we are in 2-door version that ended up in the hands sheet for your model of car. That’s where constant contact with each other and can of Drew Marget and then via Les Walmsley, he derives his interpretation of what’s legal address your issues very quickly. So come Mat Jager and others to its current owner, and what’s not, so we should all be using the forward with your concerns or ideas because Paul Watson. I was bitten by the bug and same system of checking. We may talk about the members are the lifeblood of this club. minimum racing weights, engine sealing, wanted bigger and faster. I built a Monaro I have to make an apology straight up. and more eligibility checks at the track, HK327 that subsequently was sold to John My workplace these days is at the track, including checking engine capacities with Brash and is now owned by Stephen Lee, so more often than not, I will not be in a the old “puffer”. followed by the Torana GTR I currently race position to represent the club at the track (sadly, not very often…). We will be looking at a different venue, until racing has finished. I am easily found This club has afforded me the and a different type of function for our end- at the track, but may need to have somebody opportunity to race at the best tracks in of-year awards night. The band will be put else represent the club at drivers briefing, , including four times at Bathurst. on the back burner for a while so we can stewards meetings etc. If you view this as a It has taught me about the value of concentrate on rewarding those competitors problem please feel free to contact me. who have put in a solid performance. preparation and organization. It has taught Enough of my rambling, I’m sure it will me about persistence and disappointment, We will again run our HTCAV sprint get worse as time goes on. I look forward to and a fair bit about politics in the motor meeting, early 2014, maybe at a different a productive year for the HTCAV. racing scene. But most of all it has given me venue also! the opportunity to make lifelong friendships Gordon Cox We will stop the boats! that I truly treasure.

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 3 Editoro

of stuff, which he distributed like Lady to form their own grid. The short track Bountiful, then fled the scene. Winton saw us with so few Nc cars we had Some of the content of those boxes to revert to a Div1/2 format. The thinking went to new member Peter Owen with his was that Nc will be back in numbers for the vast IT background and so he was dubbed long track Winton, not so – but Group S Web Master, the membership files went to are huge there. Generally speaking historic another new chum and IT chap, Anthony entrants seem to be reluctant to enter across Ramadge; thus did Jervis divest himself Australia, although a recent WA meeting of two of his portfolios, and with the silly had 63 Group N cars. If you have any admission by Peter that he worked just down thoughts on why certain meetings lack the road from a Trophy man, was able to appeal and what could be done to address flick a third! With the return of Justin the this, we’d love to hear from you. Brown, I was able to flick the Point Score Thanks to all our usual contributors, portfolio and now, Jervis and I continue which now includes Len Read – he makes with this magazine giddy with relief. some good points on how to improve You may have heard earlier that the eligibility compliance that includes the people were going to argument for set weights for cars, worth a read if you’ll excuse that very lame one. Every now and then one gets a warm take four pages in the mag and supply a glow knowing that a feeling or a decision swag of new memberships, this has been put Peter Owen has weighed in with an made has been the right one. It’s been this on hold awaiting their further deliberations. article on where the Club is going in the way for me since Gordon Cox has taken Meanwhile, we continue on our merry little new digital age – are we becoming a virtual over the Presidency of this club. historic way. Club? Perhaps the dwindling attendance So this magazine has a report on three at monthly meetings, (even with a hero Mind you it took well over a year to race meetings, or at least, images and chat guest speaker from the era) is telling us get the funny fat bugger to finally agree. from two and a report on one, as I was on something… Talk about a reluctant debutante… I’d been holidays for the first Sandown state round Chris Ralph making his pocket feel wet, but when Jervis and Winton Historic. Luckily the excellent also started on him he was truly cornered in Phil Wisewould was there to snap away a pincer movement. for us. Phil has a great stock of images of Gordon will make a great President: our cars over the past few years and many he has the knowledge, experience, wisdom of these can be seen on his new site http:// and the most important characteristic – the philwisewould.zenfolio.com. There’s a small ability to call something as crap when it article on Phil to help you recognize him clearly is, when some of us haven’t seen it in the pits, he’s become a member as well, yet. hooray! Jervis has been rightly “given the clap he Entries at meetings this year have been, so richly deserves” for the massive amount how can we put it – oddly rooted. The first of work he has put in over the past 12 years Statie at Sandown saw barely enough cars and it seems strange to not have him on the to justify a race, yet the second Statie was Committee. Mind you he was there at the really good and we played host to Group S July committee meeting armed with boxes cars who actually didn’t have enough cars Stop Press! New tyre list

CAMS has just issued a new Bulletin that clearly defines the brands and sizes of tyre and their combination with rim widths that can be used in Group N. Here are the last two pages, for the full Bulletin please go to: http://docs.cams.com.au/Regulations/Bulletins/B13-085%205th%20 Category%20-%203.6.3%20Approved%20Tyre%20List%20N%20and%20S.pdf

• Full range of disc pads to suit cars, 4x4, • Ex-change re-sleeved brake & clutch cabs, club sport & racing cars cylinders • Also carbon kevelar race pads, new & ex- • Honing & caliper overhauls on hydraulic change brake shoes & clutch kits master & wheel cylinders

Est 1953, over 40 years experience • Disc & drum fly wheel grinding • Commercial & industrial bonding Brake & clutch parts supplier • Same day service where possible • Ceramic car & truck plates made to order and rebuilder distributor of ferodo products 10 Webster Road, Dandenong, Ph 9792 2806 Fax 9794 0095 Page 4 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque We were few, but we were mighty. Round 2 Sandown 18-19 May All pics Phil Wisewould A paltry ten cars turned up to qualify right up to the larger car, besting him in his day job as a gardener. Ang Taranto and on the Saturday morning: many thanks qualifying and the last race and matching his Stoopman retired. to the MG Car Club organizer and mates time in the others. Here’s the interesting email that David who had worked very hard to give us our Keven Stoopman responded to a Vernall sent to his officials after the event… own race with such a low turnout. It was a desperate call and his late entry allowed us If anyone thinks it’s easy putting on race terrible weekend for them, below is David our own races, however he was on last year’s meetings this may change their mind. Every Vernall’s account from the other side of 50 series tyres and thus ran as an invited competitor should thank the officials who the fence on how it was for them… car, something that caused a bit of a flutter continually work so hard to allow us our Western Australian invader Darryl north of the border until that last fact was fun. Hansen topped the times in the 351 fastback explained to them. He recorded no points Chris Ralph Mustang in a greasy qualifying and it was for the meeting. Angelo Taranto in the Torana who headed In the first race, it was Leo Tobin who the locals ahead of Keven Stoopman in the got up to challenge Hansen, recording a David Vernall’s letter HQ, battling Torana duo Andrew Girvan faster lap and finishing just two tenths to all MGCC Officials, and Stephen Pillekers, Leo Tobin in the behind on race time. A further 20 seconds It has taken me a couple of days Mustang and John Smallman’s Escort. back was Stoopman, then Potts and to recover from last weekends round Brian Potts from NSW was next in the HG Pillekers besting Girvan ahead of Smallman, of the Victorian State Circuit Racing Monaro with the grid rounded out by the Luxmoore and Stupka. Championships. I am sure that I am not the fighting Cortina and Imp of John Luxmoore only one; most of the Officials from Race and Mick Stupka, with the latter taking it In the second, Hansen spun his way out and handed the win to Tobin with Control would feel the same. Speaking to Potts and Taranto who had DNFd the first, Michael Herlihy, my friend and the other following close behind with Ang cracking half of the partnership that drives these fastest lap in smeary conditions. Hansen meetings on Monday, I know he was in a was next then Pillekers all alone with Girvan similar condition. retiring, Smallman, Luxmoore, and Stupka. I have been involved in running these Stoopman was the other retirement race meetings since the 1980s and I can say In the drier final race Hansen returned without any exaggeration that this was the for a clear lead ahead of Tobin, with Potts most disrupted, interrupted and difficult in third. Girvan came back to take Pillekers I have ever experienced. According to Fast Johnny fluffs chasing Mick’s Imp. ahead of Smallman, and Mick Stupka ahead Gary Grant’s statistics we had 15 multi-car of Luxmoore after FJ thought he was doing collisions and 14 single car collisions. Not

Andrew Girvan goes gardening Leo chased Hansen hard for a fastest lap in R1. at Dandy Rd.

John Smallman watches tip toe Toranas.

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 5 Small field, mucky track.

to mention five cars losing wheels, probably May I take this opportunity to publicly the biggest oil clean-up I have ever seen (70 thank every last one of the race officials who bags of soaker required), multiple barrier turned up and gave up their weekend. All repairs - even the sound fence required repair of you should feel immensely proud of the after one crash and the use of the jaws of life skill, commitment, energy and enthusiasm to free a driver. I would hate to add up all that maximised the number of laps that the lost time required to attend to all these the drivers got, largely despite themselves. incidents. It is a tribute to you all that the drivers got Through all of this driver-induced the amount of track time that they did. It With new motor Leo was in fine form. mayhem, our team of race officials worked seemed that no matter what nature and the and worked and worked to keep the meeting endless stream of incidents threw at us, we in operation. Unfortunately most drivers all contributed much more than could be have no concept of the demands made on reasonably expected. I salute you all and race officials both in the preparation and thank you for your persistence and the well- operation of these meetings and all of us known Aussie trait to carry through to the are volunteers. Why do we do it? I will not end no matter what. presume to speak for anyone other than I am sure I speak for the management myself. I get great satisfaction from planning, of the MG Car Club of Victoria when I say organising and producing these events. I thank you and well done. am very fortunate to have a terrific group David Vernall of equally dedicated people who make very Hansen fell off while in the lead. Clerk of the Course VSCRC-2 large contributions in time and energy.

Ang Taranto chases Brian Potts into the afternoon sun. The Pillekers-Girvan battle was on!

Keven Stoopman locks up ahead of Andrew Girvan

Page 6 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Sunny days, good racing. All pics courtesy Phil Wisewould Winton Historics Short track May 25-26. This first bit is an observation made last race Winton handicap in my Cortina, Armstrong and Robert Ford coming over some months later after talking to excitedly getting the tape they sold and to take on the wily Henry Draper and people and conferring with my good jamming it in the VHS player hoping to apprentices Anthony Ramadge and Pete friend NatSoft. Just before I left on hols hear my name mentioned. It was so dark Melick. And as for SA’s Ian Pringle, he there was a kerfuffle when too few Nc you could only really see headlights and I almost lives over here! In Div 2 it was clear Small field, mucky track. competitors had entered to form their heard the commentators say ‘not sure who that Linda Devlin should have been in Div own race. won there, think it’s a Cortina…’) 1 based on her times, nonetheless she had The only option was to revert to a Div 1 Looking at the results it seems that Phil great battles with SA’s Chris Cotton. and Div 2 format and weather the protests. Barrow in the FJ had a wow of a time in Sorry I missed it – but Len didn’t, and We were stuck between the organisers Div 2, besting Eddie Dobbs in the FE, John here’s his report. wanting to send all the Nc people home and Clarke’s Mustang and locals Quentin Ferry Chris Ralph the opposition from the fiercely protective Nb and Kerry Park in EHs. And terrific to see competitors who see this as “their” meeting. Ted Brewster turning in exactly the same Luckily it all turned out for the best. times in the same car as he did 30 years ago Thanks to Len Read for his report when he was a young man approaching 50! below and to Phil Wisewould for the Naturally this is the Mini weekend photos – some of the shots taken in the and unlike Phillip Island when the quick last race showed how little light there was. NSW Mins come to play, Historic Winton (I remember in 1988 actually winning the is favoured by SA hotshoes, with Jason

Good to see Richard Fairlam return.

The Read-Ramadge battles were mighty. Tony Pejkovic’s EH is immaculate.

The Pillekers-Girvan battle was on!

Ted Perkins Twin Cam was on the noise. SA’s Chris Cotton won the last race.

Keven Stoopman locks up ahead of Andrew Girvan

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 7 Read on: Appendix J Revival at Winton Historics I think we alleviated many fears of a split grid at Winton Historic in May. With a roughly organized Div 1 and 2 split, the racing was spectacular. In Div 1 it was fought out by the XU1 of Gary Edwards, Henry Draper and South Aussie Jason Armstrong. Congratulations to all three with times well into the 1.08s! Henry really is a master steerer, to come from last on the grid to 3rd outright all within only 2 laps. Incredible. Another thing that stood out in this race was that apart from Gary Edwards, the NCs did not dominate the races. In fact Henry led Gary on more Fast Johnny chases Fast Eddie. than one occasion. My own dices with John Smallman in the Escort were only spoiled for me when he got me in the last race. Great stuff. There were dices all the way down the field. In the Division 2 races it was fantastic to see Linda Devlin take home a couple of wins. She is so smooth and does not crack under pressure of which she had plenty, with Ted Perkins, John Eeles and Paul Atkins all nipping at her heels on occasions. Great racing only spoiled (in my view) by an Nc car winning the last. But I could not believe how many spectators stayed for that race being the last race of the day. This shows that the class puts on a good SA’s Jason Armstrong is super quick. show and people want to see it. And yes, I think the grid split could have been a little better in hindsight when you look at the times, but this will be addressed next year I am sure if the need arises. On another note I achieved a 100% rate with every Nb car wearing a “J” decal. This, I feel is important in that Nb drivers are starting to acknowledge the need to make their cars look different from their Nc cousins. I have to thank Paul Trevethan for organising and more importantly paying for them. He has been a great supporter of the Appendix J revival. They stood out and I had a few questions from people to explain what they meant, which is the whole purpose of them. I even over heard a group talking about it in the crowd. LInda Devlin drove beautifully. Len Read McDiffs McStronger Jeff McNamara’s family company started in the 1930s and exports around the world. He now makes stronger diffs for Group N cars, call Jeff for any diff solution. Eddie Dobbs hounds John Clarke. HQ upgrade: * PowrLok design *Steel clutch plates *3.08 to 4.4 ratios * $1200 + GST Ford 9” upgrade: * Steel cover * Longer spline side gear * Larger clutch hub * $390 + GST Jack McNamara Differential Specialist Pty Ltd 25 Levanswell Rd Moorabbin 3189 Vic Ph 9555 2213 email [email protected] Local member Kerry Park had great fun. www.mcnamaradiffs.com.au Page 8 Historic Touring Torque Phil Barrow chases Devo. Short track Winton equalises big and small.

Fast Johnny chases Fast Eddie.

Henry Draper gave a Mini master class. Gary Edwards prevailed but didn’t have it easy. SA’s Jason Armstrong is super quick.

LInda Devlin drove beautifully. Div 1 afternoon getaway.

Pic courtesy Ted Perkins

Ian Cuss tips in the Triumph.

Old blokes are very patient.

Historic Touring Torque Page 9 The Old Bill belts ’em - trouser check? Round 3 State Series Sandown July 20-21 All pics courtesy Phil Wisewould In a two day race meeting that gearbox woes (finished for the went from cold, miserable and wet weekend) and a slithering “Spud” to cold, windy and half sunny, there Smith in the white HO. were some great moments and stand- Two Minis, Len Read and out performances. Chief among these John Eeles, headed welcome was “The Old Bill”, Bill Trengrove’s newcomer CAMS’ Cameron mighty win in the 289 Mustang over Sabine in the ex-Simon Kane the thundering HOs of Rod Hotchkin, BMW 2002, squeaking in ahead Darren Smith and Robert Marshall, of John Smallman in the BDA. during which he broke Jervis Ward’s Nb Ted Brewster in the Mini was record by 0.07 secs… next, Tony Gilfuis from WA in the At 78 Ted’s lost none of his tiger. The Sports Sedan Association had Capri, Tony Pejkovic’s EH Holden, also offered Group S a berth but with too another newcomer in Robert van Andrew Girvan from the back of the grid. few entrants to form a grid three Porsches Stokrom in my old silver BM and Mick A group of cars followed headed by and two Corvettes were absorbed into our Stupka in the Citroen. Brent Trengrove had Paul Dobson and… Ted Brewster! The number. a jammed gear selector and didn’t make it wily 78-year old had gone where others out, while Andrew Girvan had a fuel leak up Qualifying: feared to tread (“I couldn’t see, how could the carbie end and thought discretion was Ted?”) to head Len Read, Cameron Sabine, It was queasy-greasy and not-so-easy, the better part of valour. Spud Smith, Tony Gilfuis, Robert (“Wow as expected in the conditions the Porsches I actually passed some cars!”) van Stokrom, romped away for the first three spots; top Race 1: John Eeles in the Mini, Tony Pejkovic and HTC qualifiers were Rod ‘Hot Chicken’ Having a grandson’s second birthday to gearshift wiggling Brent Trengrove and Mick Hotchkin, and Robert Marshall in HOs, attend I wasn’t able to stay; by all accounts in the Citroen. followed by Perry Spiridis in the 351 that was a good thing. Len Read said that he Fastback Mustang, the Old Bill, Karl couldn’t feel his fingers while he was driving Race 2: Wittick in his XY Falcon and Paul Dobson and long afterwards, everybody said what a Next day, the wetness had gone, replaced making a welcome return in the beautiful miserable cold, wet experience it was. by an icy wind. With the race kicking off sounding 302 Falcon. Stephen Pillekers in Yet Perry Spiridis was able to split the at 10.14 in the morning there dampness the modestly powered but good handling Porsches to come home second, while lurked, as expected the Burchartz Carrera XU1 was next, followed by Leo Tobin with fifth on the road Porsche reveled in the conditions from flag was the next HTC to flag. car, the well-driven Behind though, in the real race, it was Pillekers XU1 who a fascinating sight as five Ford V8s zoomed had surprised the around in a flying wedge, less than a second Hot Chicken by separating them at the checker! The reason taking him on the for this was the lead car of Perry Spiridis, outside over the with no power steering and a massive bump hill – the power of steer vibration under brakes making it hard good handling! The to change down, holding them up in the Chicken finished 2 corners as the 1.27sec lap times indicated. secs in arrears, ahead Perry realized this and trailered the car right of Bill Trengrove and after the race. It was OK in the wet but too Robert Marshall, hard work in the dry! with a gap to a lonely John Smallman, then Clambering all over Perry were Rod an equally lonely Hotchkin, Spud Smith who was much

Check those trousers. Leapin’ Leo’s Mustang no leap after qualifying.

Page 10 Historic Touring Torque The Old Bill belts ’em - trouser check? All pics courtesy Phil Wisewould Round 3 State Series Sandown July 20-21

The long and the short of it.

At 78 Ted’s lost none of his tiger. happier in the dry and the Barwon Timber always thought it was a bad hip that made A bewildered Burchartz followed duo of father and son Bill and Brent him walk that way, perhaps it was the only thereafter, just ahead of Robert Marshall Trengrove, the latter from the back of the way to accommodate the giant goolies who had crept up the field to catch Brent grid. Another good effort from the back was banging around in his boxers… Trengrove. Andrew Girvan was the next car Andrew Girvan’s whose big horsepower XU1 In this race the upstart Porsches home ahead of Stephen Pillekers and John overtook his nemesis Stephen Pillekers to lob got their just desserts; it was a delighted Smallman, Gilfuis and Cameron Sabine. in behind Karl Wittick, further back came Darren “Spud” Smith in the big white Then came the Mini trio of Read, Brewster John Smallman, Gilfuis, Dobson, Cameron Falcon leading the Burchartz Porsche, Hot and Eeles, van Stokrom in the BM and Sabine and Tony Pejkovic. The Mini trio of Chicken and the two Trengroves at the end Mick in the Citroen. Pejkovic, Wittick Read, Brewster and Eeles came next, ahead of Lap One. By the next tour Hot Chicken and Dobson retired, the last because of an of Mick Stupka. Van Stokrom (plug lead and Bill Trengrove had passed the Porsche, exploding thermo fan that holed his brand off) and Marshall did not finish. by Lap 4 Bill was in second and on the 5th new radiator – very unfortunate. Race 3: with a great exit out of Turn 4 he passed It was a great way to end an overall good Darren Smith up the back straight to take a meeting, a field of 21 cars that would have This 8-lapper was a top event marked lead that would grow to four seconds by the been 22 if Ted Perkins had not run a bearing by the heroic win of Bill Trengrove with flag. Behind him the Chicken had found a on the Friday. Roll on the fourth and last his fresh Frank Lowndes motor (and all way past Spud in a mighty battle that saw meeting in this excellent State Series, at the illegal sports drugs he bought as a job almost identical lap times and only 0.7 Phillip Island on October 26/27th. lot from the Essendon Football Club). We seconds separating them at the end. Chris Ralph MAKULU SERVICES EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE STORAGE

First ever race. Rob van Stokrom couldnt stop grinning.

UNDER PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF: CLIVE MASSEL - MULTIPLE CONCOURSE WINNER

• Secure brick warehouse EXTRAS INCLUDE:

• No public access • Trickle charge • Collection and delivery by appointment only • Tyre checks • Short and long term rentals • Wash - down • Limited number of bays • Valet

• Free - scratch proof dust covers • Car towing

• Communal hoist • Engine starting

Unit 1 Edgecombe Ct, Moorabbin 3189, Melbourne Leapin’ Leo’s Mustang no leap after qualifying. New chum Cameron Sabine had a faultless run. Email: [email protected] • Ph: 0401 523 713

Historic Touring Torque Page 11 The first 5 only 1 sec apart in R2!.

Robert Marshall enjoyed himself. The little cars had a ball.

Spillage sidelined Karl Wittick in the last. WA’s Terry Gilfuis keeps his car in Vic.

Plate says it all. Pecko - On The Move. Perry Spiridis red flagged qualy.

The class of 54.

Page 12 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque The first 5 only 1 sec apart in R2!. When the track dried the V8s put paid to pesky Porsches

Pic courtesy Chris Ralph

The little cars had a ball.

Big roll up for a Statie. Chris Ralph pic. Saturday’s wet race was arctic.

WA’s Terry Gilfuis keeps his car in Vic.

Weclome back to Paul Dobson. Best sounding car of the meeting. Perry Spiridis red flagged qualy. Captain Clockwork in his BDA.

The class of 54.

Historic Touring Torque Page 13 Three crews can move up in Adelaide Tarmac Tattle All pics courtesy Perfect Prints Targa Adelaide starts at 6.00 pm on thinking about Targa High Country after the night stage. Wednesday 21st August with a nightime beating up some locals doing tourist laps of The most likely of these to pressure prologue under lights at the Wayville the Nurburgring in their Targa prepped Big the Jensen is the mean-looking black 1968 Showgrounds in downtown Adelaide. With Healey recently – complete with luggage on Chev Camaro entered by Max Williams and a crowd of 24,000 expected – enough for the boot rack. Bruce Bush of Rallimax in Canberra. After a a decent NRL game – this will be a chance Lying sixth in the 2013 Championship disappointing (for them) 16th place in Targa for the Classic V8s to show what big power and not afraid to flex the right foot is Captain Modern in the 08 Evo, they will be hoping for and torque on narrow cow-poo-dusted Richard Woodward with local nav Neil a return to single digit results with the Classic. roads looks like. And with a return to five Gibson. With the Airline Pilots fight for But by not doing Big Targa they really cruel days of competition and a huge effort by control of Qantas having subsided a bit we are their chances in our Championship – where the organisers – including an office move not likely to see the news choppers following the longer you race, the more points you get. to that city - to produce a more efficient, Woody to the lunch stops for another With a longer course of 250 kilometres - better promoted and safer event this should interview this year, which means he’ll be able 60 kilometres more than the 2011 – it has the launch Targa Adelaide on a pathway to the to focus more on the Adelaide Hills tracks highest competition to touring kilometre ratio Star Status and big crowds it enjoyed in the he knows so well. A good result could see the of any Targa event. Stuart Benson – newly late 90s as Classic Adelaide. famous yellow ex-London to Sydney Monaro appointed head of motorsport for Octagon Only three crews in the top 10 of the on the Club podium by Christmas. after Mark Perry moved on the run V8 HTCAV Rally Championship after two Sensationally in the top 10 – these are Supercars own events – says that this year the rounds are heading west. Leading this charge OUTRIGHT SCORES remember - is the track is tighter and more technical compared will be double HTCAV Champions Pete and miniscule Fiat Abarth 750 of Jack Waldron to the faster sweeping stages of previous two Sari Ullrich in the Pink Peril 1963 Jensen and Vin Gregory. Their descent of the Gorge years. CV8. After a typically strong Targa Tasmania road in pursuit of the Andy Bryson Imp will Most stages are run in both directions, in the newly Standard Spec CV8 (how many be a sight for sore eyes. With seven of the which makes recce more efficient. This is others of you out there would spend $28,000 top 10 not going, and rain and cold weather not good news for old classics and the main to make your car slower so you can make the forecast, they also have a chance of moving up casualty seems to be the loss of the Gorge handicap method look stupid?) the Ullrichs a few places at least. Road – no more power sliding those fabulous have decided to cop the Organisers’ Revenge – The total Classic entry is a not-too-bad- corners above the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir. banned from SS with no grandfathering – and but-still-down 37 with 11 pre-73 historic But slower and tighter may be better for try the winter event. tourers entered. Some are happy that there everyone’s health. Currently second in our Championship, are no Peranas but despite that apart from the I’m sure we wish everyone a great event if they finish, they are likely to move ahead CV8 and Monaro there are three more V8s, and look forward to watching the results of the Freestones early model Holden. Paul making five in total. This sounds like plenty of emerge on www.targa.com.au and Christine don’t do Adelaide but are oversteer to keep the local hoons happy during Brian Dermott (aka ‘Tattle’)

HTCAV Rally Championship 2013 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Position Car no Driver Nav Vehicle Class Targa Targa Classic Targa Total Wrest Point Tasmania Targa High after Adelaide Country 2 rounds 2-3/2 16-21/4 21-25/8 8-10/11 1 432 Freestone Freestone 1948 Holden 215 2MSF 47,806 47,806 2 383 Ullrich Ullrich 1963 Jensen CV8 3LMSF 44,891 44,891 3 222 White Yelds 1961 Volvo 122S 2LMSD 40,227 40,227 4 276 Edwards Wright 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint 3MSF 34,980 34,980 5 581 Mann Kidd 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 5MSB 34,980 34,980 6 512 Woodward Gibson 1969 GTS 4LMSH 32,065 32,065 7 484 Steuart Steuart 1962 Ford Anglia 105e 3LMSB 26,818 26,818 8 414 Thomas Collins 1971 FIAT 124 Sport 23,320 23,320 9 355 Priddle Guymer 1963 Ford Zephyr 3LMSE 22,154 22,154 10 210 Waldron Gregory 1955 Fiat Abarth 750 2LMSA 3,120 17,490 20,610

No Classic Adelaide for Tattle this year. Pete and Sari Ullrich changed their car back to SS and were banned. . Page 14 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Short Shifts

Fred on Form that Holman & Moody had Fred Gibson spoke for more than an made available to him. Then hour to the July General Meeting of the came the Bluebird project with HTCAV and the audience hung on his Nissan under Howard Marsden, every word. It was a fascinating talk that which then expanded into the started with his early days in Sydney with GTR days. an MGA Twin Cam as his first racecar It was a great experience to doing battles with the Daimler SP250. hear him speak and many thanks From there he worked three jobs to to Social/Hospitality man David Brown for organizing it. This was to be the first of several high profile speaker nights – but the turn up was appalling. Only 30 people attended, which was extremely embarrassing and disappointing given the quality of the speaker and the amount of publicity we had given the evening. How can we confidently go forward to approach others when the Club members don’t respond? Have Club meetings had their day? We need your input! Manny not on form Club life member and absolute bloody legend John Mann is doing it tough, undergoing chemo for a cancer amazing spot for it. Thoroughbred South detected in his tonsils and throat areas. He’s Fred was fantastic. Melbourne is a man cave par excellence, cheerful and determined but fully aware of although it’s a commercial venture it’s more the privations that lie ahead of him, with of a hobby for a car-lover who wanted to do the need to be fed through a tube direct to buy a Lotus Elan 26R with which he was something different. The perfect place for a virtually untouchable on the Sydney circuits. Club end of year presentation and cocktail His early touring car exploits had been first party! at the wheel of a Morris 850, leading to a drive in a Morris Cooper S in 1966 when So you can eat off a coffee table made he came second. In this year the first nine from a Lambo V12 motor, hang out at the finishers were Coopers (including my first longest bar in recent memory, wander off race car which came 4th and was thoroughly for coffee, grab a pizza from the wood fired clapped out by 1969); tenth was the Eiffel oven and perve on the exotica on display – Tower Motors VC Valiant V8 auto… and more. Based on the Elan exploits he came to There’ll be no band or sit down dinner the attention of Harry Firth for the Ford but excellent gourmet pizza and finger food, team assault on Bathurst for 1967. Fred the all-up cost will include both food and described how he arrived at the track on the beer, wine and soft drinks and be less than Friday, having never seen the car or even sat previous years. in a Falcon GT, or even met Harry. He gets This will give everybody a chance called to a motel room at 7pm that night. to mingle and do their favourite thing, The door opens and an old bloke in pyjamas there are many flat screens to run images says to him: “You must be Gibson. Come and videos of our year and the relaxed in”. When asking about strategy Fred was the stomach. Keep him in your thoughts atmosphere will be conducive to presenting told: “Nothing beats cubic capacity. We’ve and we’ll keep you posted via the magazine the trophies to the winners and grinners only got a couple of Alfas to beat. Don’t and Quick News bulletins on how he’s from 2013. worry about it.” He was right, they won. travelling… Put it in your diary now – Saturday 7th From there the talk wandered through Fantastic new Christmas Party venue December. More info as it comes, and have a the mighty Holden Monaro/Falcon GT As you’re aware, this year the Christmas peek at http://www.tbga.com.au years, the Al Turner days of “money no party needed a revamp with a new venue cont... object” and the arrival of Moffat with a car and format and we think we’ve found an

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 15 Meet Photo Phil Wisewould Historic the next year and the Phil Wisewould has joined the Club and Darryl Hansen roll at Phillip Island now has a website where you can buy photos the year after that. of your car. Phil often seems to be in the So we’re publishing his mugshot here for a good reason – if you see him pointing a camera at you, watch out! Actually, it’s so you can say g’day if you see him in the pits or paddock… we’ve adopted him and now he’s officially one of us. He hasn’t previously had a website where you can search for your car and buy it as a print but now he does - http://philwisewould. zenfolio.com and you can email right place at the right time for action snaps, him at [email protected] or by his most famous being of Fabian Coulthard phone 0412 794 233. at Bathurst in 2010 when in a pathetic imitation of C. Ralph at Winton earlier And in the grand tradition that year he barrel rolled his Commodore. of photographers being guitarists Phil caught it and the snap made the front and vocalists, bass player Phil page of the Telegraph the next day. It then actually has his own single out as Phil’s Phinest: Coulthard at Bathurst was picked up by V8 Supercars to adorn a well at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ promotional trailer at race meetings. He also hurricane-you-single/id477676043 caught the Noakes/Owen prang at Sandown Goodbye Mick

Benalla motor racing identity Mick Amaroo and Oran Park, might one day be turning into the cleavage as challenging Ronke passed away on April 30th this covered in houses - and who knows what a a sequence as anything on any Australian year, aged 66. A modest man whose basic CAMS licence would cost you... circuit as many renowned steerers have personal style belyied his intellect and Mick’s story began almost 52 years ago discovered. acumen, he created a fine business when post-war enthusiasm saw motor racing But Mick Ronke’s achievements are model - a financially strong non-profit venues springing up around the country. not limited to the development of Winton organisation in the service of the ordinary Among the volunteers at the Benalla bowl Raceway or the famous exploits which have was Jim Ronke, Mick’s dad - and that’s occurred there. A far greater contribution where he got a job. Mick would never work was the founding of the Australian Auto anywhere else, going from volunteer teenage Sport Alliance. helper to CEO. By 2005 dissatisfaction with the CAMS As most of the bush tracks fell away monopoly and rising costs had reached Winton survived and prospered under unprecedented levels. Mick Ronke and Ronke’s leadership, through decade after his highly capable and very determined decade of turbulent times. Today, expanded colleague Bruce Robertson did more and improved, it still runs a round of the than whinge. They jumped on a flight to V8Supercar Championship, puts on leading London (economy of course) met with Historic events, runs Test and Tune Fridays a Lloyds of London syndicate and later and the Speed off the Street programme with QBE Mercantile Mutual and tied up so welcomed by the local communities an insurance arrangement. They set up and police. Threats from neighbours and AASA as a competitor to CAMS, offering a developers have been beaten back, the complete package from sanctioning events track has been extended and upgraded and to competitor licences to cover for officials. modernised. As enthusiasts and racers, we will The success of Winton, as a national always be in debt to Mick Ronke for Motor sport venue earning significant revolutionising the organisation of the motor sport enthusiast “... for the benefit income as well as support from the State sport and by providing competition to and enjoyment of all the key stakeholders Government, feeds directly back into CAMS reducing costs for the average – the people who participate, the people grassroots motor sport and the community competitor. The HTCAV extends, if a little who watch them participate and the through ownership by the Benalla Auto late, condolences to his family, especially people who provide the infrastructure to Club; not in making the proprietors super to his sons Matthew and Adam and to enable them to participate.” wealthy. his colleagues Heather Wallace and Bruce Without him as the inspired leader Winton is in our blood. It is a technical, Robertson. running the Benalla Auto Club and forming tricky circuit, with the entry to the sweeper, Brian Dermott and developing AASA, Winton could, like the sweeper itself and then braking and Page 16 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Welcome to a new Webmaster. (Will Genial Pete drag us kicking & screaming into the 21st century?) ways for Club members, organisations, people associated/interested to exchange views and generally discuss what we’re all interested in: cars, the racing of them, generating HP, breaking things, fixing them up, catching up on the gossip - and generally having a bit of fun in the process. The Forum at htcav.com.au was set up originally to provide just that: a common and USA interested in what they’re doing. place for information flow outside the Many of us are followers of the Historic monthly meetings or race meetings that Touring Car Facebook page set up by complemented the emails and magazines. Lachlan Thomas in Tasmania, a group It’s served us well but participation has Well folks I’m now looking after the that started off as a simple “let’s keep in decreased significantly. So the question is technology side for the Club. It’s good touch about what’s going on” style of raised - is it still relevant? Is there a better to be able to help out. Not everyone has page. With minimal effort he now has way to do the same thing and get more met me but hopefully but being on the a national following with 78 members. people involved? Why has participation has Phil’s Phinest: Coulthard at Bathurst Committee is the best way to meet people! Want to join? (https://www.facebook.com/ dropped off? Would social media be better groups/354580497954645/) A little about me: I joined the club for us? about 2006 and have mainly competed Forum or Facebook? I have no vested We’ll use Facebook as an example (participated) in my BDA Escort in historic interested either way. Yes, Facebook at first of social media. Why has the world has events and the occasional state race series. might seem like a young person’s medium. moved towards these social networking In that time I’ve broken it lots, learnt a But many older Club members are on technologies? They’re faster, more lot, eventually got it running well and Facebook, even it’s just to keep up with news streamlined, more accessible. Forum or unfortunately had some bad luck in 2011. of their kids and grand kids. And if you’ve Bulletin Boards typically require a manual Just getting around to fixing it up now. tried looking at the HTCAV Forum you’ll password process to log in or set up to get find it much easier to access Facebook. But that doesn’t stop me jumping on to updates, Facebook style media removes the the committee to help out. I’m in the I.T barriers and makes it easy to get information Right now I want to get this subject industry and own an engineering company to you, on any device at any time. on the table and start the process of that provides professional services in the working out what is going to work for the This phenomenon has been accelerated network, security and application delivery Club. I would really like some feedback – by the advent of smart phones, tablet [email protected] please! devices like iPads. Social media like Facebook integrate to almost any device and Don’t think I’m trying to talk you into it since the introduction of the iPad (just over - understanding what is going on is my only three short years ago!) social networking objective at this time. One of the critical technologies really exploded in numbers. success factors for any of these mediums to work is that it has the acceptance of the In those three years there have been masses. at least four generation of products - 12 months ago there were 900,000 developers But I will sneak one more thing in – it’s worldwide producing applications for iPad not just about us being able to communicate and iPhone, this month that figure had with each other, if we get this right it could grown to 6,000,000 developing application open up more growth and sponsorship areas. So I was in a good position to take for these devices – it’s still growing… opportunities for the Club, as it will over from Jervis with the website and represent access to a market that we don’t Aussie historic car groups are booming currently have… associated items. on social media. Jervis has put together a great website Feedback please - and in the meantime Other Clubs’ experiences support the enjoy your racing! environment for the Club with the entire move to social networking technologies. My Peter Owen email and communications systems - a lot of partner Louise competed in her MGB at the hard work has already been done. I am the Sandown 6-Hour in Feb a member of many car clubs and basically this year. A lady’s team, they none of them get close to what Jervis has set called themselves Brit Chicks up. So my job is to keep it all running and and set up a Facebook Page - tweak it to keep improving what is already in about two days more than in place. And perhaps look for better ways 50 people were following to serve the members. We’ll start with a their journey towards that discussion… event and interacting with Topic: “Forum v Facebook”. them along the way. It was not only local - they still Even for the non-techno geeks it’s an have people all over Europe interesting subject. Here are two different

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 17 Bean Counter’s Report

Balance Sheet 31/05/13 31/05/12 Income & Expenditure Statement $ $ 1/6/12 1/6/11 Assets - 31/05/13 - 31/05/12 Cheque Acc. Part 1 17,003.41 16,729.23 $ $ Cheque Acc. Part 2 1,123.45 1,123.45 Income Cheque Acc. Subtotal 18,126.86 17,852.68 Advertising 3,375.00 1,180.00 Term Deposit 21,801.72 20,604.50 Annual Dinner (Net) -1,421.00 420.00 Total Cash funds 39,928.58 38,457.18 Calder - Rodney Jane 964.40 0.00 Club permits 475.00 775.00 Apparel on Hand - at cost 3,490.00 3,590.00 Donation received 50.00 500.00 Sundry Debtors & Prepayments 2,127.50 583.32 Interest Received 1,197.22 1,148.79 Total Current Assets 45,546.08 42,630.50 Marquee Costs (Net) 68.51 87.18 Equipment at Cost 7,461.13 6,548.58 Monthly raffles 0.00 334.70 Equipment Accum. Dep’n. -4,212.70 -3,333.78 Subscriptions 24,416.00 21,945.00 Equipment at w.d.v. 3,248.43 3,214.80 Total Income 29,125.13 26,390.67 Total Assets 48,794.51 45,845.30 Apparel Liabilities Sales of Apparel 280.00 405.00 Sundry Creditors 200.00 0.00 Opening Stock - at cost 3,590.00 3,928.00 Purchases of Apparel 0.00 0.00 Net Assets $48,594.51 $45,845.30 Closing Stock - at cost -3,490.00 -3,590.00 Surplus on Apparel 180.00 67.00 Members’ Funds Surplus at beginning of year 45,845.30 44,882.40 Total Income & Apparel result 29,305.13 26,457.67 Current Year’s Surplus 2,749.21 962.90 Total Members’ Funds $48,594.51 $45,845.30 Expenses Annual Trophies 5,204.00 7,215.75 Bank Charges - A/c keeping 0.00 15.00 Bank Charges - Merchant 515.40 429.77 Broadford (net) 0.00 643.75 CAMS Fees 1,035.00 1,035.00 Depreciation 878.92 1,034.74 Donations 650.00 0.00 Filing Fees 42.80 116.10 Can a divorce firm have a better name? General Expenses 515.80 154.00 Internet & Website Costs 261.80 767.62 Magazine Costs 8,971.70 7,045.50 Marketing & Promotion 156.20 3,588.55 Membership Costs 1,665.00 2,746.86 Race Meeting Nibbles (Net) 1,059.30 702.13

Total Expenses 20,955.92 25,494.77

Net Surplus for the year $8,349.21 $962.90

Extraordinary item: Calder track hire - Bob Jane -5,600.00 0.00

Adjusted Surplus for the year $2,749.21 $962.90

Page 18 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Tony Gaze dies aged 93 Squadron Leader Tony Gaze, 3-2-1920 - 29-7-2013 Gaze enjoyed high-speed laps of RAF Westhampnett’s asphalt-surfaced perimeter road and in 1946 he asked landowner Freddie March, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon: “When are we going to have a sports car race on Westhampnett?” Eighteen months later the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit staged its inaugural, and Britain’s first post-war, motor race meeting (in which a young Stirling Moss won the 500cc F3 event). Gaze then returned to Australia with a pre-war Alta sports car in which he Tony Gaze drove in Australia’s first successfully campaigned at Melbourne’s Rob Roy hillclimb. While there he was visited by ever international motorsport entry, Kay Wakefield, widow of the English racing in the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally. driver Johnny Wakefield. In 1949 they Australian international motor racing team, married and returned to Britain to settle equipped with three of the Aston Martin Tony and Diana were a welcome site at Kay’s family estate. Gaze had turned his DB3S, the car in which the future triple at many historic events. attention full time to motor racing, and in World Champion Jack Brabham would find One of the great Australian “Boy’s 1951 competed in several European events, fame. initially in a Formula 2 Alta, and then a Own” heroes has died. The archetypal That year, however, a disastrous crash at F2 HWM-Alta. In 1952 he entered the dashing WW11 RAF fighter pilot, he shot the Le Mans 24 Hours claimed more than World Championship, at the time for F2 down at least 11 enemy aircraft; escaped 80 lives, and the ensuing dearth of sports cars, making his debut in the Belgium GP, from enemy occupied France with the aid car racing resulted in the Kangaroo Stable’s in which he finished 15th; he retired from of the French Resistance; and was three disbandment. Gaze’s personal best finish both the British and German GPs and failed times awarded the DFC – one of only 47 was second, with David McKay, in the to qualify in the Italian, but finished sixth at men in the Second World War to be so Hyeres 12 Hours. Thereafter he returned Goodwood’s Easter Meeting. That year he honoured. He also was the first Australian to single-seaters, taking second in his also entered a Jaguar XK120 in several sports to compete in a World Championship Ferrari 500/750S to Stirling Moss’s winning car events, and a Maserati 8CM in Formula Grand Prix, and in 1956 was only denied Maserati 250F in the 1956 New Zealand Libre races. In January 1953 he briefly victory in the New Zealand Grand Prix GP – by the end his was the only car on the switched disciplines, racing in the Monte by Stirling Moss. Not content with jet same lap as the incomparable Moss. aircraft and racing cars, in 1960 he Carlo Rally with co-drivers Lex Davison After 1956 Gaze switched from motor became the first Australian to compete in and Stan Jones. They drove a 1951 Holden racing to a new passion of gliding with the the World Gliding Championships. 48-215 finishing 64th of 400 entrants. By 1954 Gaze was back in the HWM-Alta, Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club, Frederick Anthony Owen Gaze was competing in New Zealand and finishing representing Australia in the 1960 World born in Melbourne on February 3 1920, third in the country’s Grand Prix and second Gliding Championship, held that year in was educated at Geelong Grammar in the celebrated Lady Wigram trophy. Germany. School, and was a student at Queens’ Following Kay’s death in 1976, he College, Cambridge, when war broke out He went on to compete in non- returned to Australia and the following in September 1939. After completing his championship European races in a Ferrari year he married Diana Davison, widow training on Spitfires he joined No 610 500/625 F2 car before taking in many of the Australian racing driver Lex (who Squadron at Westhampnett, led by the 1954/55 winter events in Australia and New died in 1965 after suffering a heart attack legless ace Douglas Bader. Zealand; in the latter’s international GP he took third place. On his return to England and crashing at Sandown International Having raced pre-war in Australia, he established the Kangaroo Stable, the first Raceway). In 2005 – the year before Gaze was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) – Tony and Diana were special guests of Lord March at the “Revival” motor racing meeting at Goodwood. They returned to Goodwood for the 2010 Revival, which marked the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Tony Gaze’s wife predeceased him in 2012. His three stepsons and their sons all became racing drivers.

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 19 Eligibility - eligible for discussion Negative thoughts on camber The Historic Commission has asked The official recommendation from the AHTCA to go to its component State Bridgestone is -4 degrees. But we all know that Read on: Something clubs and get the feeling from members there is more performance on some cars with to weigh up here... regarding the tendency for cars to run more negative than this. Camber issues are as more negative camber that is deemed follows:- There is a lot of talk here and interstate about eligibility. As a member by them to be appropriate for a historic Too much negative (even though it is of the Eligibility Committee and an category. offering speed performance) lends itself to active competitor, I certainly have a few At the HC meeting a hard line ruling excessive stress on the inside belt edge of the thoughts. I have never been a supporter was avoided that may have seen a very low tyre particularly when the starting air pressure of car weights. But now I believe that we number imposed across all cars, instead the in the tyre is low and the tyre is subject to have to pursue this avenue. hitting kerbs in early Pic courtesy Mark Pryor laps before optimum I totally support a competitor using operating pressure is a bit of ingenuity and fitting thin section obtained. This is where washers, if any at all, and making sure that the tyre will suffer the bolts don’t protrude past the nut more “belt edge failure” and than required or eliminating a bracket here break apart. We see this or there. I do, however object to the many happen often. methods I have heard about to lighten the package. Another bad point about excessive negative This could all be eliminated with a “set camber is in straight weight” for each car. It would not be hard as line braking. The more camber the less footprint the tyre has on the road which then leads to flat How much negative is too much? spotting which can lead Pic courtesy Mark Pryor to belt edge failure. Too little camber will have a tendency for the tyre to roll to the outside edge when under load in the middle of a corner. This has the same “but opposite side of most cars have Homologation papers or kerb the tyre as above”. Over weight info available and a slight calculation loading the outside edge re roll cages and minus spare wheel, tools will create excessive heat and carpet etc. would see a satisfactory and tyre performance number. will drop dramatically. Each group could submit what they Obviously, the heavier think is a suitable weight and the “powers the car the worse it will to be” could use this in determining the be. best result. It could be changed at any stage Commission wants discussion from Clubs if proven to be impractical. And I wouldn’t as to what they think should be a maximum The beauty of camber to a driver is that it expect to get a 100% acceptance rate as we amount. The HC’s viewpoint is that not improves “turn in” and eliminates understeer. tried to do with the control tyre vote because only does excessive negative camber look out Too much understeer will reflect as an of the obvious reason. If you get my drift? of period, achieving figures like 7 degrees overheating of the outside edge of the tyre as neg may not be possible without stepping explained in the last paragraph. Surely a majority vote would suffice if outside the rules governing suspension pick- So we’d like your feedback. Many any is required at all. I also feel that we have up point movements. competitors have spent a great deal of time to start considering getting all engines sealed during assembly. I know that it could be So how much is too much? At the and money getting the set up right for the an expensive and time consuming process, May meeting of the HTCAV the general radials that are run now and will be loathe to but in all fairness to fellow competitors and consensus was that 5 degrees was a good alter it back. to bring things out in the open, a must do compromise that allowed cars to work We await your responses. Are you exercise. well on the modern radials regarding safe negative on negative? Or only to a certain handling and tyre life, advice from other degree? Anyway I think it is about time that we as quarters indicate that 4 degrees neg may a group start looking at ways to take away the Chris Ralph be better. This from Bridgestone’s Graeme advantage of “those that have” just a smidge. Brown: Len Read

Page 20 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Eligibility - eligible for discussion PARAPROSDOKIANS...

Negative thoughts on camber ...(Winston Churchill loved them) are it says, ‘In case of figures of speech in which the latter part emergency, notify:’ I Pic courtesy Google of a sentence or phrase is surprising or put ‘DOCTOR.” unexpected; frequently humorous. 13. I didn’t say it was 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. your fault, I said I was 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you, blaming you. but it’s still on my list. 14. Women will never be 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some equal to men until they people appear bright until you hear them can walk down the speak. street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still 4. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. think they are sexy. 5. We never really grow up, we only learn 15. Behind every successful how to act in public. man is his woman. 6. War does not determine who is right - Behind the fall of stupid. only who is left. a successful man is usually another woman. 22. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot 7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. first and call whatever you hit the target. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory. 23. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. 8. They begin the evening news with ‘Good Evening,’ then proceed to tell you why it 17. You do not need a parachute to skydive. 24. Change is inevitable, except from a isn’t. You only need a parachute to skydive vending machine. twice. 9. To steal ideas from one person is 25. Going to church doesn’t make you a plagiarism. To steal from many is research. 18. Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure Christian any more than standing in a makes misery easier to live with. garage makes you a car. 10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work 19. There’s a fine line between cuddling and 26. Where there’s a will, there are relatives. station . holding someone down so they can’t get Finally: away. 11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I 27. I’m supposed to respect my elders, but just wanted paychecks . 20. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so its getting harder and harder for me to sure. 12. In filling out an application, where find one now. 21. You’re never too old to learn something Australian Historic Touring Car Challenge

Imagine 200 Grp N cars at one meeting! • Group Na/Nb Division 1 & Division 2 many Group N cars will all be in the one Muscle Car Masters 2013 is shaping up as • Nc Under and Over 3500 cc place at the one time. the category’s biggest event ever. • Group Naming Rights Sponsor As always it’s good to have a ‘show of Wow, this looks like a ripper meeting • Catered function and major trophy hands’ to help in the prep for the meeting, with plenty of opportunity for smaller, older presentation which Marc Ducquet of the Historic Touring cars to run with each other. As Victorians • Entry fee at $395, deposit by July. Car Association of NSW will be working so we’ll get a fuel subsidy as a result of the hard to make outstanding. • Plus there’s talk of having state ‘teams’ naming sponsor’s fee being redistributed to in each race for a bit more fun. Please send us an email or phone call competitors. with your intent, and get on to booking The HTCAV is right behind this meeting • Fathers Day weekend (Aug 30 - Sept 1) accomm at Rooty Hill RSL! and will encourage participation (the Editor •  (Eastern Crk) may even let bygones be bygones and go Chris Ralph • 200 Group N cars expected himself…) as it will be the first time that so Grp N 2013 feature category

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 21 Pointscore

Hist State Hist State Hist State Hist Is Intr Total Hist State Hist State Hist State Hist Is Intr Total 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 Mag Sta Pts 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 Mag Sta Pts Driver PI PI Wtn Sdn FOS Sdn Sdn PI Rd Driver PI PI Wtn Sdn FOS Sdn Sdn PI Rd Sht Wtn Sht Wtn NC 1101-1500cc 0 Over 5000cc James Holloway 0 Tony Hubbard 0 0 Rod Hotchkin 39 39 Up to 1100cc 0 Karl Wittick 10 10 NB 0 Michael Miceli 0 Over 3000cc 0 Darren Smith 34 30 64 Andrew Cannon 0 John Alesi 0 Bill Trengrove 34 34 Keven Stoopman 0 Andy Clempson 0 Andrew Tickner 0 David Moran 0 Darren Collins 0 Grant Bingley 0 Robert Marshall 3 21 24 John Clarke 0 Matt Jager 27 27 John Harrison 0 Perry Spiridis 29 29 Phil Pearmain 27 27 0 Brent Trengrove 30 34 19 83 3500-5000cc 0 0 Rob Burns 0 0 Fraser Ross 0 2601-3000cc 0 Leo Tobin 3 30 3 36 John Bourke 0 Les Walmsley 0 Phil Shepherd 38 38 Michael Bugelly 0 Steve Watt 0 Stuart Barnes 0 Douglas Juniper 0 Craig Miles 0 Richard Fairlam 28 28 Michael Hibbert 0 Quentin Ferry 30 30 John Harrison 0 Kerry Park 24 24 James Frolley 0 Tony Pejkovic 21 21 Ian Cromarty 0 2001-2600cc 0 Glenn Miles 3 3 Eddie Dobbs 30 30 Paul Dobson 23 23 Rob Southouse 0 0 Philip Barrow 37 37 3001-3500cc 0 Rod Wood 24 24 Andrew Williams 0 0 Angelo Taranto 0 1601-2000cc 0 Steve Coad 0 Ian Cuss 30 30 Douglas Growcott 0 0 Lawrie Nelson 0 1301-1600cc 0 Alan McKelvie 24 24 Nick Cascone 0 Tim Fettel 0 John Luxmoore 19 28 30 77 Stephen Pillekers 34 32 29 95 Paul Watson 0 Gary Edwards 40 30 70 Simon Browning 0 Dylan Innes 0 John Bendell 0 Gordon Cox 0 Ted Perkins 37 3 40 Scott Slater 0 Brian Deveson 23 19 42 Stephen Bell 0 0 David Landry 3 3 1001-1300cc 0 Mark Brewster 0 Anthony Ramadge 17 17 Andrew Mumford 0 Ted Brewster 17 32 49 Colin Taylor 0 Helen Lindner 0 Alastair McLean 0 Ian Pringle 36 29 65 Andrew Girvan 34 23 32 89 Peter Melick 37 37 0 Len Read 3 31 35 69 2001-3000cc 0 John Eeles 12 19 24 55 Ian Watt 0 Henry Draper 32 32 Ben Read 0 Michael Holloway 0 Brendon Hare 0 Rodger Howard 0 Ant Read 0 Lindsay Siebler 0 Robert Hare 0 Paul Girt 0 Mark Johnson 0 0 0 Under 1000cc 0 1501-2000cc 0 Michael Stupka 30 30 John Smallman 36 32 30 37 135 Jerry Lenstra 0 Mark Schatz 0 Russell Pilven 0 Vince Parisi 0 Chris Ralph 3 3 David Noakes 0 Justin Brown 0 David Brown 3 13 16 Spencer Rice 0 Jerry Lenstra 0 Lance Jones 0 Peter van 0 Summeren Rob van Stokrom 17 17 Mick Stupka 30 30 60 Cameron Sabine 30 30

Page 22 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Competition Numbers - on sale! Please note: this list has been cleaned of competition member who has competed in The same rules apply interstate which is why you non-competitors and non-financial members, the last two years or intends to do so within the often end up with a different number when your so there are numbers available. If you’re next year. race interstate. sharing a number or expect to appear with a Ultimately the Chief Steward or Race Sectary When we have more active competitors than car within the next five meetings or so, please of the meeting issue the numbers for each event. numbers we have devised a sharing system of “a” apply to Competition Secretary Nick Cascone However the Club tries to allocate numbers to numbers, involving reallocation of unused or on [email protected]. If you’re our members to save members money and angst. infrequently used numbers where we try to pair superstitious and your lucky number has just Many events do not allow triple digit numbers, people on the same number who are less likely become available, you could try that on too but so that leaves 180+ competition members vying to run in the same event. So if we have a new everyone would expect to see you much luckier for 99 numbers. We often supply a list of the member join with an Nc Mustang we would look in the future. HTCAV member numbers to promoters of to use the same number as used on a small Nb car No-one owns a number, but we understand Victorian meetings. In most cases they will give like a Mini or maybe Cortina. No “a” signage will how nice it is to have a regular one on your car. preference to the HTCAV member for those appear on the cars. To have a number you need to be a financial allocated numbers on the list over other entrants.

No. Name Surname Vehicle Type 49 Jody Mason Valiant Charger E49 1 Club Champion Whatever 50 David Moran Nb 2 John Alessi Holden Monaro 51 Michael Lemmens GTR-XU1 2a Grant Bingley Ford Mustang 52 John Smallman Ford Escort BDA 3 Mark Johnson Porsche 911 53 Ian Cromarty Ford Falcon XR GT 4 Tony Pejkovic Holden EH 54 George Opoczynski Volvo 144 Nc/Volvo 122Nb 5 Len Read Austin Cooper S 55 Quentin Ferry Holden EH 6 Dylan Innes Holden Torana GTR-XU1 55a Steven Lunn Ford Lotus Cortina MK2 7 Ted Perkins Ford Lotus Cortina 56 Doug Juniper Holden EH 7a Jeremy Mantello Holden Monaro 57 Simon Browning Ford Cortina 8 58 Colin Doolan Ford Cortina GT 9 John Bourke Holden Torana GTR-XU1 59 Andrew Williams Torana GTR-XU1 9a Darren Smith Ford Falcon XY GT 60 Brian Deveson Cortina GT 10 Andrew Cannon Ford Mustang 61 Michael Stupka Hillman Imp GT (x2) 11 Paul Dobson Ford Falcon GT 62 Peter Burchell Ford Mustang 12 Kevin Stoopman HQ 4 Door Monaro 63 John Luxmore Ford Cortina GT 13 Rod Evans Ford Cortina GT 64 Brent Trengrove Holden EH/Ford Mustang 13a Stuart Barnes Ford Mustang 65 Brian Beasey Ford Capri V6 14 Tony Claringbold Datsun 1600 65a Fraser Ross Ford Mustang 15 Patrick Dwyer Holden Monaro HQ Coupe 66 Nick Cascone Ford Cortina GT 16 Russell Pilven Datsun 1600 66a Peter Sneddon Holden Torana GTR-XU1 17 Alan McKelvie Holden Torana GTR-XU1 67 Ian Watt Triumph 2.5 PI 18 Marty Lambert Alfa Romeo 68 Steve Watt Holden EH 19 Ian Cuss Triumph 2000 69 Michael Miceli Ford Mustang 20 Bill Benic Volvo 122 70 Matt Jager Ford Falcon GT 21 Brendon Hare Ford Capri V6 71 Michael Hibbert Valiant Charger 22 Bill Trengrove Ford Mustang 72 Andy Clempson Ford Mustang 23 Robert Van Stokrom BMW 2002 73 David Brown Datsun 1600 24 Tony Hubbard Chev Camaro 74 Michael Bugelly Ford Mustang 25 Justin Brown BMW 2002 75 Rob Southouse Holden 48-215 26 Jervis Ward Waiting, waiting. Just wait a bit more 76 Rob Southouse Holden 48-215 27 Eddie Dobbs Holden FE 77 Gordon Cox Holden Torana GTR-XU1 28 Phillip Pearmain Jaguar MK11 78 Laurie Nelson Ford Capri V6 29 Spencer Rice Alfa Romeo 79 John Brash Valiant Pacer 29a Andrew Girvan Holden Torana GTR-XU1 80 Gary Edwards Holden Torana GTR-XU1 30 Vince Parisi Alfa Romeo 81 Angelo Toranto Holden Torana GTR-XU1 31 Jill Hergt Chevrolet Nova 82 Mark Schatz BMW 2002 31a Ben Read Mazda RX2 83 Peter Owen Ford Escort RS1600 32 Paul Cruse Ford Escort Twin Cam 84 David Landry Holden Torana GTR-XU1 33 Paul Girt Morris Cooper S 85 Tino Leo Ford Mustang 34 Richard Fairlam Holden EH 86 ------NUMBER RETIRED 35 Mark Brewster Holden Torana GTR-XU1 86a Karl Wittick Ford Falcon XY GT 36 James Holloway Morris Cooper S 87 James Frolley Mustang 37 Craig Miles Valiant Charger E49 88 Andrew Tickner Holden Monaro 38 Anthony Ramadge Morris Cooper S 88a Phil Sheppard EH Holden 39 Michael Holloway Morris Cooper S 89 John Harrison Ford Mustang Nb 40 Steven Coad Holden Torana GTR-XU1 90 John Bendell Lotus Cortina 41 George Ginis Morris Cooper S 91 Neil Thompson Ford Falcon XY GT 42 Ted Brewster Morris Cooper S 92 Phillip Dunkin Holden HQ 43 Tim Fettel Holden Torana GTR-XU1 93 Peter Melick Morris Cooper S 43a Gary Burton Jaguar MK11 94 Dean Bryant BMW 2002 44 Darren Hill Porsche 911 95 Chris Ralph BMW 2002 44a John Eeles Morris Cooper S 96 John Clarke Ford Mustang Nb 45 Peter Whitten Holden Torana GTR-XU1 96a Ray Challis Holden Torana GTR-XU1 45a Kerry Park Holden EH 97 Jim Collins 46 Leo Tobin Ford Mustang 98 Helen Lindner Morris Cooper S 47 Scott Slater Holden Torana GTR-XU1 99 Les Walmsley Valiant Charger E49 48 Rod Hotchkin Ford Falcon XR GT

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 23 Thanks to our sponsors

Page 24 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Torquing ’Em Up - Classifieds are free!

SOLD

1972 Mk1 Ford Escort Twin Cam. Historic 1970 M1 RS200 Ford Escort This car has an Historic Grp Nc log book, but is so immaculate I Rally Car. took the roll cage out. It must now move on to someone who will use it. Genuine CK49 Body and is believed to be the original Bruce $30,000 or nearest offer. John Smallman, 0418 355 950. Hodgson car which was rebuilt by the late Ken Harper. It is ready to go rallying. $24,000 or close to it. John Smallman, 0418 355 950.

That “Datto” Simply put, this car is fun for all ages! The results say it all: triple Club championship winning car, multiple lap records, easy to drive, Nc Torana LJ thrilling in corners and a giant killer at the tighter tracks. Torana LJ Nc. Ex Bargwanna, Ex Ian Jones, Ex Adrian Read. This fantastic car is the result of more than 10 years of racing and This car has all the good bits including 48 Webers, Eddie Woods head, development by Les Collins and my now quite depleted bank account. Dana diff, Volvo calipers, BMW rotors, fine spline axles etc. This is one This car is easily the fastest & most fun to drive under 2lt. Nc car for of the 3 LC Toranas run by the Bargwanna bros in NSW. Has never been sale in Aust! It’s dependable and takes little maintenance, I will share road registered. It was run as a sports sedan by Ian Jones and then all development and specs with the new buyer and offer support if rebuilt to its present spec by Adrian Read. Could be eligible for Grp C. required. This is a complete, ready-to-go turn-key set up including a Has been raced sparingly lately but has been maintained and ran at PI full spares package & trailer! The price is less than 1/3 of cost and we classic over the past years. Comes with spare wheels, diffs and various can negotiate about the package, BUT don’t call unless you are serious spares. A trailer is included if the price is right. about owning this legendary car, this is not a fire sale! Please ring Doug on 0419519170 or Len Read for inspection Russell Pilven 0419 527 188, [email protected] on 0408548133. Asking around $40,000. [email protected], 9379 2616

PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR RACE RUBBER IN STORAGE. WATERPROOF POLYESTER TYRE COVERS WITH CARRY HANDLE KEEP THE UV BLACK/GREY or BLACK/BLACK, 3 SIZES S/M/L SET OF 4 = $100.00 Or $25 EACH RAYS OUT! Call Andrew on 0416 221 953

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 25 Torquing ’Em Up - Classifieds are free!

Car Storage/Workshop Space To Let. Space in a well-equipped Moorabbin factory. A double space (single space with dedicated hoist storing two cars) is now available and another single space will also be free. Seven HTCAV tenants share hoist and various workshop items, engine dyno also on site. Fully alarmed and patrolled. Suit car storage (esp double space) or competition cars. Very reasonable rates. Email [email protected] or call Chris 0418 318 934.

1968 Mustang Trans AM This is one of the most reliable and potentially quickest NC Mustangs, and has been maintained regardless of cost with all the best bits including: Dennis Johnson built 302 with A4 block and all the best gear – 520 plus HP (Gene Cook dyno), Zinner rebuilt close ratio Toploader, new Tilton triple plate clutch,pressure plate and hydraulic throw out bearing, Harrop fully floating 31 spline with True Trak, Koni 2 way adjustable shocks, reconditioned Kelsey Hayes calipers, new rear drums and shoes, Cobra Automotive extractors and new exhaust Devo’s ‘64 GT Cortina system, Weber carbies. To be Sold as a Complete racing package. A full range of spares valued at over $20000, including 8 spare Built by Broadwalk Engineering. Brother/sister car to Fast Johny’s No wheels and tyre(4 brand new Dunlop wets), reconditioned wide ratio 63. All the usual body modifications including Steel Cage, Monte Carlo gearbox, Gold Trak(3.7), axle, diff ratios, new dics, pads, drums, race Bar and Watts Link rear end. Vello seat with 6 point Sparko belt. EN36A prepared heads and assorted engine parts and body panels is included. (low carbon alloy case hardened steel) steering Pitman Shaft. $86000 for the lot including trailer (tyre rack and electric Fresh motor built by Broadwalk, with dyno sheets (1 meeting winch) Contact Michael Bugelly 0414 915 404. old) with new roller rockers, valves, pistons, rods, billet cam, and sump. Escort cam followers. Faced Pressure Plate with new clutch. Reconditioned 45 DCOE Webers, Reconditioned alternator, high torque starter, front callipers with new pads and faced rotors. Reconditioned close ratio gearbox with steel syncro rings. Two sets of wheels with 4 x Toyo 185x60R13s and 2 x 205x60R13s, also one meeting old. Diffs include a 4.1 CIG, 4.4 Salisbury, and a 5.1 CIG in good condition. Ample combinations of tyres and diffs for most circuits. Dorian Timer included. Spares Package also available. Other bits include jack stands and racing jack. Performance: Sandown 1.34s, Phillip Is best 2.01s usually around 2.04s, Winton 1.12s, Eastern Creek 2.00s, Mallala 1.28s. Asking $35,000 the lot. If you want to have a go at racing this car is a great way to start. For more contact Paul Trevethan on 0427 885 075

Hillman Imp - Mick chaser! Bare metal resto 2008. Seam welded with 7-point welded & boxed moly cage by Imp Works NZ. Adjustable cambered wishbones, Spax adjustable shocks, front sway bar. All new hydraulics. 875 +.030 strengthened “curly block” balanced fitted with oil return, high volume pump, bigger sump, remote accumulator. New 40 mm Webers, REDUCED R20 cam, light Cosworth buckets, revs to 9500. Lightened flywheel, standard gearbox, 1”drive shafts, Alfa donuts, 13’ x 6’” Superlites. Asking $12,500 AUD. Fix Mick upgrade with closed deck 998 forged pistons straight edge 1970 Ford Capri Perana block cnc profiled rods sps bolts newly ground crank need the liners Awesomely fast, easy to drive, potential Classic Targa winner in the fitted $2000, or ex Lenstra 930 block Arrows H-beam rods, forged right hands or easy convert to TCM car or sports sedan. Stroked 302 to Ross pistons, new rings & bearings, as raced, $3500. Big port big valve 347ci, Toploader, Falcon AU GT LSD with billet Moser axles, Nissan R32 UK head, billet cam carrier gun-drilled Ivan Tighe Kawasaki grind, brakes. Super strong, great engineering, ready to go. this combo to make 120-130 HP. Trailer at extra cost. Paul Palmer $75,000. Chris Ralph 0418318934 [email protected] [email protected]. 02 4998 1844, 0409 152 838.

Page 26 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque Torquing ’Em Up - Classifieds are free!

Nb Consul Cortina GT Group Nc 1972 LJ Holden Torana GTR For Sale 1963 Cortina GT, Ex Derry Robinson (B.G.T) Completed 2006, it has minimal race miles and is in very good Log Booked since 12/02/1988. condition. Original GTR (numbers no longer match). Some say the “best Front running car in class, Motor new, not yet run in. looking Torana on the track”. Datsun crank, forged pistons, Lotus rods. New valves, Clive Camshaft, Good HP 202 (3.3 blue) Knife edged crank. M21 G/box BMW Large sump with external pick-up. Toyota starter. Fresh close ratio rotors Volvo callipers. 13x7 Sprint masters with new Toyos, Minilites Gearbox, Fresh 4.44.Limited Slip diff, Capri brakes, coil over struts. with Kumhos. Good amount of spares. You get everything in the deal. Comes with trailer, spare wheels fitted with Yokohama Advans, Business commitments have made it difficult for me to race to any spare 4.44 diff centre. Spare intermediate gearbox and remote shifter, satisfying degree. $37, 500. Gordon 0418 506 650 New Pitman shaft – low carbon alloy case hardened steel Large range of parts and panels also available. Sandown: 1.34, Winton: 1.13, Philip Island 2.02. $23,000 as listed. Spare parts & panels negotiable Rod Evans 0411 717 167

Brand New Tandem Trailer/s Full width checker plate floor with two storage bins which will hold up to 8 wheels/tyres plus trolley jack, stands etc. No need for tyre rack which keeps a low centre of gravity and reduces wind resistance and increases fuel economy. - Suit large car ie; Camaro/Mustang. - Jerrycan holder for two containers. Arguably Australia’s Greenest Nc - 2000 kgs load sharing axles/rocker suspension. Mazda RX2 - 15” Alloy wheels Genuine front running car, guaranteed to annoy big$ V8s! One race - Override hydraulic brakes with hydraulic hand brake. since full engine rebuild producing 209hp atw with dyno sheets. 2nd - Swing jockey wheel. at Winton Historics 2012 and consistent top 10 outright car. Under 3ltr - 2.2m long side out ramps for easy loading. lap record @ Sandown 1:25.8, laps PI 1:53.7. This car is well known and - 3000 lbs electric winch with cordless remote for extra easy loading. has full history, just jump in and race! 100% best bang for buck on the - LED lights market. Call for full details. (Please note Nitrous has been disconnected) - VIN plated and ready for registration. $35,000 Extensive spares package also available $5,000 One in Melbourne, one in . Can help with transportation to (Needham C/R box, Wheels, Doors etc) other states. $6200 each. Please call David Moran 0438 655.114 Anthony Read - 0421 006 383 Barrie Read - 0400 054 358

Direct all advertisements to [email protected] Ph 0418 318 934 or go to http://www.htcav.com.au and post it there. Old Classifieds can be found on the Forum as well.

Historic Touring Torque August 2013 Page 27

EEsssseennddoonn 99337799 22661166

EEsssseennddoonn 99337799 22661166 New Superstore now open!! NEW SUPERSTORE, NOW OPEN !

Essendon Tyrepower opened in March 2004. After 6 years of working & growing we have now moved to 392 Keilor Rd. in NIDDRIE (Only 2kms from the old store). The new premises have the best of everything we need, to give the service you deserve!

Here’s what we’ll do for your race and rally cars: KUMHO, TOYO, BRIDGESTONE, DUNLOP & ADVAN Race tyres supply & fitting. Race car WHEEL ALIGNMENT & set up (The BEST around). Race car PREPARATION, MODIFICATION, REPAIRS & TUNING. In car TWIN CAMERA HD DVD recording with data logging (Day or Weekend hire avail.)

Here’s what we’ll do for your road cars and trailers: Full mechanical servicing for your Tow car, your daily driver, 4WD or company Fleet car. The best selection of tyres and wheel alignments to suit your day-to-day driving needs. Traile Nr reEpairs,W reSjuvUenatPioEn, RmoSdificTatOions,R seErv,ic inNg anOd pWreparat OionP. EN !

SSoo ggeettt ttthhee jjjoobb ddoonnee rrriiigghhttt bbyy ccaalllllliiinngg yyoouurrr CCllluubb mmaattteess RRuusssseellllll,,, PPaauulll oorrr RRiiicckkyy @@ EEsssseennddoonn TTyyrrreeppoowweerrr TTeelll::: 99337799 22661166 MMoobb::: (((00441199))) 552277 118888 AA///HH Essendon TyrepowerOOrrr ee---mm aopenedaiiilll uuss aattt in ee ssMarchsseennddoo 2004.nntttyyrrreep pAoofterwweer rr6@@ ybbearsiiiggppoo ofnndd working...ccoomm & growing we have now moved to 392 Keilor Rd. in NIDDRIE (Only 2kms from the old store).

The new premises have the best of everything we need, to give the service you deserve!

H ere’s what we’Wll dEoL fDor AyoWur AraYce aEnNd rGalIlNy cEaErsR: ING PTY. LTD. KUMHO, TOYO, BRIDGESTONE, DUNLOP & ADVAN Race tyres supply & fitting. Race car WHEEL A(ULIGNMENTsed & R E&C setOM upM (TheEND BESTED b around).y Essen don Tyrepower)

Race car PREPARATION, MODIFICATION, REPAIRS & TUNING. InCorey car TWI RogersN CAMERA (HTCA HDV member) DVD recording is “Weld with Away data”. Coreylogging is (Day a highly or Weekend certificated hire Welder avail.) of ANY material: Alloy, Stainless, Cr-Mo, Steel etc. with experience in many fields of sheet Hmetalere’s work,what component we’ll do f odesignr you r& r fabricationoad cars ,a boilernd tra-makingilers: & general engineering. Full mechanical servicing for your Tow car, your daily driver, 4WD or company Fleet car.Corey is willing & able to assist with all aspects in the engineering field and the end result Thwille b alwayest ses lemeetctio nexpectations. of tyres an d “Many whee lclub alig membersnments t oalready suit y oraceur d onay Weld-to-day Away driv ing needs. Traileproducts!”r repairs, So forre juallv eynourat iometaln, m oneedsdificat don’tions, hesitate servic intog call an dCorey prep araton 0401ion.- 191 -626

SSoo ggeettt ttthhee jjjoobb ddoonnee rrriiigghhttt bbyy ccaalllllliiinngg yyoouurrr CCllluubb mmaattteess RRuusssseellllll,,, PPaauulll oorrr RRiiicckkyy @@ EEsssseennddoonn TTyyrrreeppoowweerrr TTeelll::: 99337799 22661166 MMoobb::: (((00441199))) 552277 118888 AA///HH Race EnginesOOrrr ee---mmaaiiil ll foruuss aa ttt all eesss sclasseseennddoonntttyyrrreepp ooDevelopmentwweerrr@@bbiiiggppoonndd...ccoomm & Maintenance

Dyno Service - Chassis set up - Wheel Alignment

Car ScalesW E-L DVehicle AWAY P reparationENGINEER I-N StorageG PTY. L -T D T.ranspo rt

(UTracksidesed & RECO MMaintenanceMENDED by Essen &do nA Tdviceyrepower)

Corey RogersBuilding (HTCAV member) Race is Winning“Weld Away”. CoreyEngines is a highly since certificated 1970 Welder of ANY material: A3/44lloy, Stainless, Charter Cr -Street,Mo, Steel Ringwood etc. with experience Victoria in many 3134 fields of sheet metal work, component design & fabrication, boiler-making & general engineering. Ph. 03 9876 8586 Mob: 0407 365 414 Corey is willing & able to assist with all aspects in the engineering field and the end result will always meet expectations.Email: mickwebb@svomotorspo “Many club members already racert.com on Weld Away products!” So for all your W metaleb: needs www don’t.svomotorspo hesitate to callr t.comCorey on 0401-191-626

Page 28 August 2013 Historic Touring Torque