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BuddyCarSeries
11-19-2024, 11:29 PM
Hello, I have been told about De Reszke cigarettes sponsoring a number of things in New Zealand, but so far I cannot find any pictures. I am desperately trying to find a picture of a poster or racecar with DR sponsorship. Not just an advertisement, but a reference to the specific sponsorship on the car, race or championship; i.e. not a program advertisement, but a direct reference like the Rothmans Championship or Marlboro 500. It's been driving me crazy.:mad:

928
11-19-2024, 11:46 PM
from an old memory I do not think there is a "Z" in the word Ithink it is spelt Dereske. but do not quote me. 928

Psopho
11-20-2024, 03:20 AM
DR Filters sponsored a number of races (mostly Saloon cars), e.g. Waimate 1963-66, Renwick 1964-66 and Dunedin 1965 where the following photos are from
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The programmes all show DR Filters in the race name, e.g.
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(All images via Graham Woods on Facebook groups)

Roger Dowding
11-20-2024, 04:33 AM
Hello, I have been told about De Reszke cigarettes sponsoring a number of things in New Zealand, but so far I cannot find any pictures. I am desperately trying to find a picture of a poster or racecar with DR sponsorship. Not just an advertisement, but a reference to the specific sponsorship on the car, race or championship; i.e. not a program advertisement, but a direct reference like the Rothmans Championship or Marlboro 500. It's been driving me crazy.:mad:.

The name was " De Reszke " and indeed as mentioned they sponsored Motor Race meetings and races. usually using the DR name and " DR Filters BEST ".. here another photo from Waimate, in 1963 - the start of the Main Race with the DR banner above. a Graham Woods archive picture and as he would say NMP - " not my picture "

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Again the Banner in 1964 - over the Start Line - this time the photo of the Saloons by Euan Sarginson

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The Race sponsored by D.R. and the trophy the DR Filter Cup

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I also thought the spelling was wrong [ no " z " ] but there is - here a 1950 De Reszke Cigarette Tin for sale in New Zealand.

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