Euan Sarginson Collection:-

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Tasman 3

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Tasman 4

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Tasman 5

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Tasman 6

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Tasman 7

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Tasman 8

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Tasman 9

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F5000 Bay Park

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Single

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Single 1

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Single 2

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Single 3

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Saloons

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Saloons 1

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Saloons 2

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Saloons 3

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Saloon 4

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Sports Cars

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Sports Cars 1

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Sports Cars 2

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B&H

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B&H 1

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B&H 2

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B&H 3
And the famous Laurie Powell with the flag, would not mind a dollar for every time he waved that over the years.

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Fahey

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Fahey 1

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Points

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Points 1

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Back Cover, Good-night

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1970

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Intro

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Levin

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Levin

Goth Surtees TS5 pressed the Brabham BT26 V8

An impatient queue looked for a gapto pass the Derrick Williams Lola T142 which finished 10th

Yank mechanic of the year Larry Burton supervised last minute work on Bill Simpsons Eagle from his wheelchair.

Derek Bell dressed for his duel

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HolidayingAmon admitted that he would have liked to combine Tasman business with pleasure.

First time into Beach Bend Laurence was clear for a go-to-whoa Levin race.

Australian champion Kevin Bartlett and team boss Alec mildren found the product a handy footrest as Goodyears man looked on.

Cockpit air in takes and headrest were comfort-adding mods for Ulf Norinder in the Lola T190

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NZGP

Matich


Matich gives a country mile wide winning grin

The droop-snoot McLaren M10A that carried Ron Grable to fourth place.

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NZGP

Larry Burton chaired an Impromptu meeting attended by Max Stewart, Kevin Bartlett and Bill Simpson.

Derek Bell and Tom Wheatcroft made the light and bright.

Graham McRae told Governor General Sir Arthut Porritt all about it.

Bruce Burness pondered over Mike Goths Surtees TS5.

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NZGP

Ulf Norinder pitched his tale.

Goth

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Wigram

Most spectacular thing about the Kaye Griffiths BRP-Ford was the way in which it shed it's wheels.

Derek Bell was aspurposeful as he looked until engine trouble sidelined him when he was running 2nd.

ecstatic little matich girl had a warm welcome home for dad.

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wigram

Flying Frank Matich hit the front after 6 laps to head for yet another McLaren M10A win and collect the nZGP/Lady Wigram double.

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Wigram

Norinder nudged Grable back to 4th in the preliminary.

Bartlett's Mildren left with its nose out of joint, while the Stewart car lurked below behind the Goodyear boots.

Family man matich sought solace from his sponsors products.

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Teretonga

Man of the moment McRae won after wondering and waiting at Teretonga.

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Teretonga

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Goth turned away from his comic-strip helmet as mechanic bruce Burness put finishing touches to the Surtees TS5

Flanked by smilers McRae and Goth, Gable took his second spot Philosophically.

McRae happily shared the victors spoils with Goth.

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Teretonga gave Derek Williams in the Lola T142 a 6th.

Not so lucky were the Mildren men, Stewart who crashed, and Bartlett who was plagued by clutch problems.

A deflating front tyre in the critical last stages robbed Gable of what seemed a good chance of success. In the circunstances, his second successive second with the McLaren m10A was most creditable.

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Tasman

Everyone indulged in airborne antics approaching Wigrams Loop.

Bell in the Brabham

Lawrence in the Ferrari

Matich in the McLaren

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Tasman 1

Norinder

Merv Waggotts TC4V engine caught the eye

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Tasman 2

Modified-mcLaren conductor Gable

Bartlett with the Len Bailey designed Mildren Waggott

Simpson in the Eagle

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Tasman 2

Winners are grinners Lawrence and Matich

Matich led Mcrae, Allen, Goth, Bartlett, Lawrence, Stewart and the rest into Lukey Corner in the first lap at Surfers.

Neil Allen's tenacity with the McLaren paid off with a resounding Sandown win

Phil Nightingale and Max Rutherford attend to the needs of the Wheatcroft Brabham BT 26 at Teretonga.

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Tasman 3

Matich was regarded as the one to beat

A pointer to the outcome of the championship was the way in which Lawrence boomed off from pole position to lead Stewart and Bartlett in the yellow Mildre-Waggotts at Levin.

Often one of the quicker quilifiers, Goth had a patchy run in the Surtees TS4 and finished down in the series.

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Saloons

Fahey

Main opposition for National Touring Car Champion Barry Phillips came from Alan Boyle and his immaculate Mini-Cooper 985S

Oamarus murray Cocburn inverted and modified the shape of his mini-Cooper 1293S at Wigram.

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Saloons 1

The Ross Jenson entered Anderson BMW was one of the most impressive saloons of the season.

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Saloons 2

Jim Richards in the Williment Escort tC was one of the best tin-top conductors.

Alec Dickies Anglia Corvette got all steamed up in this argument.

Escort TC men Gary Sprague and brian Crosbie demonstrated different lines of approach at Teretonga.

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Bay park

Two heads are better than one, but tacky tread picked up grit in Bay Park paddock.
New York Times motorsport editor John Radosta came out to get the picture.

Norinder performed a Swedish pirouette.

"I reckon if that don't fix it nuttin will"

Ron Gable, most professional of the American visitors, began paying his way at Bay park but could not break the Tasman monopoly of the resident drivers.

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Lotus man Ken Smith, 3rd on the National formula ladder last time, was a convincing champion this time.

Gold Star winner Graham McRae got the best out of the Begg FM2, on this occassion runner-up Graeme Lawrence asked American Begg pilot Pierre Phillips to move over.

Frank Radisich in ex-Lawrence mcLaren M4A FVA did not reach expectations.

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Single

Bryan Faloon in the Rorstan climax exceeded expectations.

Dennis Marwood in the Eisert-Chev failed early promise.

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B&H

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B&H 1

Factory entered Valiants, biggest cars in the race, shared front rows on grid.

Early on this was the most common Valiant view for other contestants.

Falcons fared better than the Zephyrs, rthe Richards/Maloney car the first Ford home.

The winning Victor usually had a Valiant uncomfortably close in the opening stages.

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B&H 2

Co-Winner Spragua looked quietly confident.

The silver was shared by winners Leo Leonard and Ernie Sprague.

And you would not believe it? right in the middle of the rac traffic, a crazy chicken crossed the track on crutches.

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Lawrence

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Make motor racing your outdoor sport. Some sidelights from the 1970 season.

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McLaren M10 mounted Matich showed them all a clean pair of heels, sometimes elevated, at Pukekohe and Wigram.

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Tasman points

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Tasman points 1

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Points

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Thend
Just finishing 71

[John McKechnie]

Rod, is it possible for me to get a copy of the Grady Thomson photo?

[Steve Holmes]

Absolutely awesome Rod!

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Rod, is it possible for me to get a copy of the Grady Thomson photo?

Reckon I can do that for you, I drink

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Reckon I can do that for you, I drink

Ha ha ha, this could get a bit expensive for you John!

[John McKechnie]

They always reckon that buying the car was the cheapest part.Having got my head around that part, this would be a valuable addition to help me to get the car back to how it looked then, any more of this car ? .So whats your tipple, Rod?

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1971

Wheel lifter Neil Allen scored two wins, a second and a fourth to be third in the Tasman series with his McLaren M10B

Tasman Champion 'Cassius' McRae

Surging through on the inside at Wigrams rolling start, John Cannons McLaren M10B snatched a slender shortlived lead from those of poleman McRae and Frank Matich.

Fireproofed Allen and helpers readied the McLaren M10B on the dummy grid, preluding a levin second.

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71

Slim Jim cockpit plumbing and control systems are revealed in this lid off look at the lotus 70 that David Oxton placed
4th at Levin

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Levin

McRae in the winnig McLaren gave Cary Taylor in his Brabham BT21A a close view as he doubled him at Levin


McRae made winning talk when the race was over; Allen kept his thoughts to himself before it started; A Fair spectator watched for the action; 'now hear this, Chrissie.." Vince Granetelli chatted to pilot Amon.

Teddy Pilettes McLaren M10B had a minor complaint remedied in the clinical VDS Team Mercedes transporter; John Cannons received more comprehensive treatment in the paddock; A sun worshipper sunned; Chris Amon hammed; A pretty girl laughed; and STP staged a sit in.

Best Tasman placing for the torque-lacking march 701 was the Levin 3rd gained by Amon using all his experience.

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puke

Never missing abeat, the Bartz-Chev McLaren M10B carried Allen to a 107.896mm.p.h. record breaking N.Z.G.p. win.

Finish flagman seemed flummoxed, but allen assured helpers that he had got the message; "if it moves fine it, if it stops tax it" Muldoon and Transporter Gordon pondered; Race grimed hand of first NZ finisher Graham Mcrae clutches the Bruce Mclaren memorial medallion.

Sarginson took a wide eyed view of the Pukekohe scene, which included a mini clad Rusky circus lass, McRae with the Leonard Lord Trophy, and a bonneted beuty who preferred the midi.

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puke 1

Evan Noyes rushed round in his Brabham with an oversized toothpick protruding from its mouth.

Reliable Repco power aided Frank Matich to 111m.p.h. lap record.

Brakes and driver being aired by trumpet like devices at the front of the McLaren M10B.

Mike Eyerly kept his cool to bring in the Surtees TS8 4th

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Wigram

Wigrams wide open spaces saw Graham McRae going places with lap and race records for his McLaren M10B.

Biffed on the nose by a coarse marker, John Cannons Chev motivated model took the count.

Despitemeticulous pre-race preparations, a magneto fault made Neil Allen a spectator.

The Evan Noyes Brabham looked unready for takeoff.

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Wigram 1

Frank Gardner in the bounding Lola T192 made 4th spot, five places better than Bob Brown in the T190, and happier than Mike Eyerly whose hopping Surtees TS8 had a spin-up crash before the start.

Winner mcRae was all smiles.

For his first finish in 8th Wigram Starts, 1970 Tasman Champion Graeme Lawrence was rewarded with 3rd place in the Ferrari.

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Teretonga

Race and lap records at Teretonga Park enhanced Neil Allens Tasman chances, but luck deserted him and the M10B in Australia.

A wobbling wing delayed Graeme Lawrence before the misbehaving Dino V6 put him right out of the running; Pilette and Cannon chatted under the watchful eyes of the Belgians patron, Baron van der Straten; give away teeshirts barely made mini frocks; Don o'Sullivan had trouble extracating himself from a shrunken McLaren.

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Wigram 2
O'sullivan extracting himself.

John Cannon was among front runners until his M10B wilted in lap 15.

Pre race chats included Doug Lawrence with son Graeme and Teddy Pilette with Cannon.

Poleman Frank Matich in M10B shaded Frank Gardners T192 at rolling start.

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Wigram 4

With the aid of only four cylinders, Evan Noyes went well in the Brabham BT29 for 8th place with 58 of the 62 laps completed.

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Season

McRae full on at Wigram.

McRae and Greenslade talked Pukekohe prospects.

Driven by Chris Amon (at the wheel here) and David Oxton, STP's March 701, probably the best 2.5 Tasman car entrant, was not the horse for the courses and did not make Australia.

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Season 1

Frank Gardner with the long wheelbase Lola T192 in a state of undress.

Fabricated front suspension wishbones were a feature of STP Ford-Boss-powered Lotus 70.

STP's Cosworth-Ford V8 powered March 701 was as spic inside as it was out.

Neil Allen's McLaren M10B has Bartz-Chev engine, Scintilla Vertex magnetto and lucas fuel injection.

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Season 2

3 places from 6 starts, including a Warwick Farm win, was Frank Gardner's lot in the lovely Lola T192.

The yellow Surtees TS8 of U.S. Formula B champion mike Eyerly looked better than it went and was seldom seen ahead like this, of John Cannons McLaren M10b, which also disappointed.

Teddy Pilette, in the immaculate VDS McLaren M10b, improved as the Tasman series progressed and was rewarded with a lucky 2nd spot at his last appearance at Sandown Park.

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Season 3

McRae was early Pukekohe pacemaker, but Allen and Matich kept him in sight and Eyerly was prominant, Pilettes M10B provided the smokescreen.

G.P. gave Eyerly in the Surtees TS8 his best Tasman place a 4th.

Lightwieght wing on McRaes M10B scaled at 7lb compared with 20lb standard fitting.

Reliable Repco power for his McLaren M10b helped Frank Matich to a win, three seconds and a third, which gave him runner-up position in the Tasman Championship, 4 points down on Graham McRae.

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Season 4

Frank Gardner remained cheerful.

Neil Allen quietly confident after his Teretonga win.

Vince Granatelli was seriuos.

Baron van der Straten was composed.

Denny Hulme was on holiday.

Teddy Pilette was happy.

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Season 5

Rich Galloway was colourful, John Cannon was thirsty.

Chris Amon was pensive.

And a Russian circus acrobat was wheel balancing.

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Aussie

5th Warwick Farm finisher, Pilette led Geoghegan, Cannon and McRae, all of whom were unplaced, through the esse's in lap 1.

poleman Allen led out from winner McRae, Matich, Pilette and Gardner from the Sandown Park start but retired in lap 19.
An all the way record speed win in the Lola T192 was Frank Gardners happy lot at Warwick Farm.

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Saloons

Paul Fahey in the Mustang and Rod Coppins in the Camaro Maintained their reputations as leading tin-toppers.

Carburettor adjustments occupied Norm Beechey and helper before the Monaros Pukekohe win.

Jim Palmer turned in some great performances in the controversial ex-Foley Porsche 911S.

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Saloons 1

Jim Richards showed the way home in the Escort TC 102.

Some incredibly quick drives in the Escort FVC brought Hahey the Nationl Saloon Championship.

Escorts were popular ware, but at times Rodger Anderson in the bMW and the mini's got amongst them in the touring car series.

Max pennington demonstrated Escort cornering stance.

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Saloons 2

As the season progressed so did Dennis Marwood in the Camaro.

Runner up in the uo to 1000cc National Touring series Barrie Phillips finished behind Rod Collingwood, also mini mounted.

At his pukekohe debut, Stormin' Norm Beechey Monaro'd to an easy and lucrative win in the major ten lapper at the GP meeting.

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B&H

Heavy metal took the lions share of the money, the Sprague/Leonard Valiant being 1st.

The Francevic/Borich Falcon 3rd.

Grady Thompson stalled his Valiant and caused this jam just after the B&H start.

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B&H 1

The Emson/Bremner Fiat 125 here heading the Pederson/Macks 125, Boyd/Conway Escort and Anderson/Smith Falcon, which was always in the fore.

Suspected piston failure sidelined the Pederson/Macks 125.

Despite time eating disc pad change, the Taylor/Thompson Valiant finished 4th.

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B&H 2

Cortina GTEs had a successful debut, that of ross/Dixon finishing 5th, while the Hyslop/Langley car was 6th.

Driven with gusto, the De lore/Hyde Toyota Corolla was 2nd in class.

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Timaru

Ernie Sprague was already well versed in the tricks of the trade when, with the MK111 Zephyr, he headed Ray Archibald's Jaguar and others around the house's at Waimate in 1963.

First B&H win for Sprague/leonard came in 1969 though they had gained individual laurels before then.

With son Gary, Ernie began Timarus monopoly with a "Wills Six Hour" win in the Zodiac in 1967.

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Timaru 1

1969 brought the second B&H win for the Victor 3300 and first for the Spragua/Leonard combination.

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Just finishing 1972 and thats them.

[Shano]

This is fantastic stuff - thanks for putting in the time to do it.

[GD66]

Yes, thanks heaps Rodders, I've cursed for years at the disappearance of my Pegasus annuals, an invaluable record of those incredible years of fast development and big crowds. Also now with the benefit of hindsight, it's interesting to see the development of Euan's camerawork and composition. But the opportunity to see all that stuff together once again after all those years is extremely welcome, so thanks again.

[John McKechnie]

Rod, you are to be congratulated for getting all of this, tabulating, formatting and posting. Obviously this full time job should not be given up according to the accolades given.For me personally you have given a picture of my car I never knew existed.Likewise a lot of others would agree with all the new pages, and your descriptions-Russian Circus included.

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The last part is 1972 which was very kindly loaned by Barrie McBride, and as he told me it is well thumbed (by son I suspect).
I have done best I can and also there was not as much descriptions of some of mass photos, but will fill as best as can.
(I sent it back, forgetting I had to re-write captions) but should be OK.

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72

Camaro mounted Red Dawson and Mustang man Paul Fahey led high density traffic at Timaru.

Mike Hailwood all geared up for action.

Title page: Don't be misled by the name on the helmet; Thats Robbie Francevic 1st resident home in the N.Z.G.P. tearing past in the McLaren M10B

2nd time Tasman champion Graham Mcrae in the Leda GM1 traded smiles with mechanics and car builder George Begg at Teretonga.

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72a

Oblivious to the sinister looking devices behind him that feed air to the mcLaren engine, Teddy Pilette seemed in reflective mood.

Frank Gardners 1st N.Z.G.P. winand last open wheeler victory came in the Lola T300 at pukekohe.

"I would'nt have believed it" said Matich; 'Nor would I mate' said Max Stewart; "it was nothing really' said medallion winner Francevic; "He must be joking' said Matich.

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72b

Hailwood hurried the Surtees TS8A to 2nd place at Pukekohe.

Lawrence waited patiently while mechanics tinkered with the Lola T300 during practice.

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72c

Bartlett finished 4th in the McLaren M10B that Neil Allen used to win in 71.

A Grand prix 3rd in the Kirk F. White McLaren 22 was only Tasmen scoring place notched in NZ by Hobbs

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72d

Pilette dozed:

Hailwood yawned - Its the hanging around that gets you;

McRae smiled:

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72e

From pole position Graham Mcrae opened his Tasman score and put new race and lap records in the book.

3rd fastest qualifier Gardner held station ahead of Pilette on pace lap.

With McRae, Matich and Gardner out in front, Hailwood, pilette led the next bunch

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72f

Exiting the hairpin at levin, thw A/5000 cars all looked much the same

Frank Matich in the Immaculate Repco motivated A50 made a Levin 2nd his best NZ placing in series

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72g

McRae in the mildly understeering Leda GM1 clipped close in the fast Bomb Bay Bend;

Went on to win easily;

And delightful congratulations;

Hailwood, Bartlett and Matich mounted in Surtees, McLaren and Matich machinery maintained tight formation early in race.

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72h

Bartlett watched his men at work;

While Stewarts Elfin underwent a last minute engine rebuild;

Just in time before Motor Racing Club boss Jack Brewer briefed the gladiators;

Sole US representative Evan Noyes had his best NZ outing in the Mclaren M18 when he finishe 4th at Wigram.

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72i

Pilette put on his best face for TV camera;

Bartlett eased himself out of his winning cockpit;

Not long after his pit man had given him the happy message that the race was his.

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Treating the tricky conditions with respect, Bartlett was a well deserved winner.

McRae led the leda astray early on.

Shell competitions manager Jim Dickson and Bartlett put in a plug for local milk.

A helper adjusted Bartletts public image.

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72k


Although out of the count Matich set fastest lap.

Oxton in the FM4 finished 3rd to give Southland constructor Begg his best ever Tasman result, and on home ground too.

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72l

Levin safety fence brytally modified the Garner Lola T300 but fortunatly not the driver.

Using the Leda GM1 to good effect in the sunshine, McRae opened his Tasman winning score with a convincing Levin win for the 2nd year in row.

The most successful (but not by far) Elfin MR5 was that of privateer Stewart here leading the works car at Pukekohe.

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72m

Australian motor notor Mike Kable gave Cassius the news.

One time racing patron Rob Walker identified himself at Wigram on press bussiness.

Kevin Bartlett treated the track and weather with respect to drive the ex-Allen M10B to its second in a row Teretonga win.

N.Z.G.P. Laurels prefaced Frank Gardners Levin shunt which kept him out until Australia where, after three 2nd placings he announce his single-seater retirement

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72n

Matich Repco powered A50 performed so patchy that the competent constructor - driver, always a quick qualifier, finished 4th on Tasman rank.

Pilette in the team VDS McLaren M10B finished every race, scored off six, ended up 7th Tasman rank

Dogged determination, plus a rapid repair job on the Surtees TS8A after Teretonga crash, made hard charging Hailwood Tasman runner up with out the benefit of a race win.

Graeme Lawrence 1970 champion, made meticulous plans for his latest bid in Lola T300, but at Pukekohe all came to naught.

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72o

David Oxton emerged Formula Ford Champion after a dominant showing in the Elfin

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72p


McRae

David (smiler) Hobbs

Hailwood

Matich

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Bartlett

Oxton

Jack Inwood

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73r

Works entered Repco powered Elfins sported Tyrell type nose cones in Australia.

Despite loss of two gears, Hailwood ran out 4th at Sandown Park.

A punture at Adelaide failed to deny Pilette 3rd place.

John Harvey in 2ltr Brabham BT36 Waggott at Sandown

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73s

Although his Viva GT was out classed, Alan Boyle made a good fist of the 1001-4200cc class to finish 3rd.

Escort driver Don Halliday took the 1001-4200cc class after a tussle with Jim Richards who has been the man to beat.

Rod Collingwood in his immaculatly turned out Mini took the BNSW upto 1000cc title for the second time with out much bother.

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72t

Riding the mustang that took him took the national saloon title in 1971, Paul Fahey turned the trick for PDL Racing this season.

Jim Richards emerged winner of the closely contested GTX Production series in a Falcon GTHO

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72u

Leonard had outside running on the B&H grid which was dominated by Valiants and Falcons.

Richards banged down the petrol filler cap while Oxton moved in for the final stint in the 3rd placed Triumph.

Japanese cars again showed they had what it takes, the Jones/Wilson Datsun 1200 leading class here.

Falcons lacked the pace of the Valiants but the Smith/Nazer example went well for 5th.

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72v

Toyota Corrollas did not have a good day, Teagle/Levitt one was delayed by throttle linkages.

Head gasket problems steamed up the Ross/Dixon Cortina 2000GT.

Phillips/McLean Cortina 2000GT ran untroubled all day to 4th place.

Leonard/Richardt V8 Valiant looked good all the way.

Timarus tight lipped winners Leonard and Richardt.

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Long time mainstay of local big time racing, the Coventry Climax FPF appeared in Brabham's car at Wigram in Repco - developed form with twin ignition.

Former team mates Jack Brabham (leading) and Bruce McLaren ran wheel to wheel at Wigram in 1964, Mclarens Cooper finally heading the Australian Repco.

Mexican Pedro Rodriguez and kiwi Bruce McLaren comprised the unsuccessful BRM team

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7a


High flying wings, such ad that on Graham Hill's Lotus 49T were in for 1969 Tasman Series.

Never a Tasman champion, Jack Brabham was a regular down under campaigner until retirement.


Levin 1966: Jim Clark, the greatest of them all, in his 2.5 Lotus Climax


NZGP winner Frank Gardner, not given to emotional displays, had a pre - Pukekohe face look that was so far away that it might have been an augury of his Sandown decision to foresake open wheelers.

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Well that did not take long:

Some amazing photos of some amazing cars and drivers, The 60's were definately a time of change and thank god as we progressed into the 70's safety changed (along with design, construction techniques, tyres, seat belts, and track safety.) in a big way and we stopped loseing so many great drivers. It is sad when we look back at the photos and realize how many are not with us now either from accidents or our main enemy,age.

Never a Tasman champion but World Champion in both driver and construction.
Maybe Sir Jack Brabham knew something.

If only Bruce Mclaren could see the legacy he has left for all of us to enjoy, and his name still winning Grand Prix's.

Frank Gardner making the decision, and then giving us all the tin top experience, weather it be him in the Camaro, or mentoring other greats in the BMW Team.

One great thing about the Festival's held each year at Hampton Downs and all other Classic Meetings around the country, we get to see the cars, some of the drivers, and most of all people who have motorsport in the veins.
We are so lucky in this country to have so many classic and historic cars, so if you have not been to a Classic meeting, you will grow old wondering. It keeps all young, both cars and us. Believe me I am only 21.

[Steve Holmes]

Great work Rod, awesome job. I've really enjoyed seeing these. I have most of them but not all, so its great to see all the ones I don't have.

[Rod Grimwood]

One thing I did forget and it needs a big mention;

A big thankyou to Min Sarginson and family for permission to share these magic moments in our motorsport history.

Maybe sometime we may see more.

[fullnoise68]

Well said and good effort Rod. For a lot of people these days to understand the history of NZ motorsport, it only comes about by the generosity of people like the Sarginsons to share what they had the foresight to hang on to.

[Oldfart]

One thing I did forget and it needs a big mention;

A big thankyou to Min Sarginson and family for permission to share these magic moments in our motorsport history.

Maybe sometime we may see more.

+1 or many more than 1.

[Rod Grimwood]

Good to see a Rover up at the head of the pack ;)


Just been going over thread and checking a couple of things, I did not pick up on this one Bry

'The Irishman who thought a Rover 2000 was a bionic dog'