33 replies to this topic

[wingnut]

This event is happening next weekend.

The Vic. Historic Racing register website indicates they have accepted 450 + entries.
Untimed practice Friday & racing Sat & Sunday - about 32 events.

There is to be 3 Group C races which will have Peter and Phil Brock competing in A9X's and John Harvey in the ex Bob Jane XU-1.

Apparently there are 97 Group N Hist. Touring Car entries and obviously there will be heaps of Toranas battling Monaros, Mustangs, HOs Chargers etc. - go Trev Talbot car # 76 - what a player !!!

This is always a fantastic event and well worth the trip to the Island.

There is always an XU-1 owners gathering on the fence of the main straight just to the south of the foot bridge.

I will be there with the digital camera as usual.

Cheers

JR.

[to fly]

I will be heading down for sure, went last year and apart from the traffic jam getting off the island, had a ball.This is a great event and a great chance to see some fine machines in action, can't wait!!!

[micklx]

I went last year and it was awesome. Wandering around the pits looking at the old XU1's, GT's, Monaro's etc was fantastic. Amazing what they do to some of these cars.
unfortunately I can't go this weekend as I've made plans to take the road bike for a trip to Omeo, Bright etc.... Need to make the most of this sunny Victorian weather, it won't last much longer !!!

[REDA9X]

I wish I was going this year, I've been to most of them. the 2 Brocks are driving mates A9X's this weekend

[Toranavista]

Just a quick reminder "DONT FORGET THE CAMERA"

[YiriSS]

What an awesome day, plenty of XU-1's, a few L34's and A/9X's, Took photos so hopefully will be able to add, saw plenty of Torrie's in carpark, but didn't have time to get pics. Mate was unforutatley not able to bring Bondy's L34 due to gearbox/diff hassles so they brought the Wigston/Hindhaugh Roadways A9X along with the Bob Jane XU1 that Harves did a parade lap.
Only problem was getting off the Island, ended up going back to Cowes and having tea and leaving at 7:30pm, Just also noticed that the VTC had a cruise to Hanging Rock, bugger it was on the same day as the Historics!.

is the owner of the Wigston/Hindhaugh Roadways A9X name "michael" ?

can you email me some pics of that car please?

cheers

mick

[Racehatch]

Took 100's of pics, will need to sort through them today and post a few. Is anybody willing to host them for me?

Hey Mondie,

No probs I can host them for you, or if you want setup an account at www.photobucket.com.au (its free).

[YiriSS]

i love that car



i thought that was the guy, nice guy, he was real thankfull to me for getting a few pics of his car when it was actually being built in the gown hindaugh race workshop.

mick apparently had been chasing the history of his car since he bought it



if you look close , he is in the middle of the pic

[to fly]

Yeah also had a great day, man the sound of those cars full noise is absolutely awesome. The XU1s were flying, the sight of an XU1 leading a Camaro brilliant.I loved watching Brockie in the A9X dicing with a 10yr younger Skyline, very close but no glory for the A9X. It wasnt apples for apples so go the mighty A9X. My son met Bob Jane and scored a few autographs, yes the traffic was a bummer but not enough to sour the 9 hrs we spent at the Island. I have severe leg pump from pushing the clutch in my SS every 20M from the track to the bridge, but I still can't wait till next year!!!!

[wingnut]

As predicted this was a fantastic weekend of racing.

The number of toranas that turned out was great.

Brocky certainly hasn't lost his touch in an A9X

They said that he broke the lap record for the class on Saturday in a car he had
never driven before.

I got some reasonable images if someone will host for me on this occasion.

Cheers JR.

[YiriSS]

Yeb, thats Mick!, I knew the guy who coverted it to a road car 20 yrs ago, I remember first thinking it was a mocky.Then I carefully checked it out and realised it was the real deal. Went for a run in it and boy was it quick
Yeah Mick's got some NICE cars...

yep

i can vouch for it being quick

whats his current stable consisting of now?




wingnut , check out www.photobucket.com.au

hurry up and post them

[to fly]

V8racerchic, Try out this website for whats on!! I have it in my favourites
www.pinky.com.au just go to vic and the month and see whats ahead.

[Racehatch]

Okay here's wingnuts pics....

[Racehatch]

and some more....

















looks like it was a great day... wish i was there....!!!

Edited by 350LH, 13 February 2006 - 11:02 PM.

[LXCHEV]

Fantastic shots!!!! Man there is no hotter looking race car than those old skool Torana's!!!! NEWSUX!

You've talked me into going next year for sure!

[Racehatch]

Me too..... !!!!

Just imagine having Brocky driving your Torana.. and telling you what to do to make it go faster..... Well i guess we can all dream....

[REDA9X]

I don't think Rob needs too much advice on how to make his car go faster, he used to work for Grice, Janson and Cullen.

Great shots.