Taupo January 19th- 20th 2019.

[khyndart in CA]

It’s that time of year again! The Taupo Historic GP is coming up at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on the 19th and 20th of January 2019.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Formula 5000, the iconic stock-block V8 single-seater category here, across the Tasman and in the United States.
Plus much more ;
Race categories:

Formula 5000s
Historic Muscle Cars
Historic Saloon Cars
Historic Sports Sedans & Allcomers
Historic Formula Fords, Formula Juniors, Historic F3, and Invited Sports Racing cars
The Carl Cox Motorsport Hyosung and Ninja Cup








I hope to see you there.
If you see a car approaching on the wrong / right side of the road that could be me !

(Ken H)

[Roger Dowding]

On my Bucket list, but the bucket ain't looking too good.. Would love to be there but probably not going to happen..

[John McKechnie]

Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro.
He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019.
Thats what a bucket list is.
We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year
Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............

[Michael Clark]

I've entered!

[John McKechnie]

Historic Sports Sedan Club (Inc) are proud to be running the following cars-

Cambridge Monaro .John McKechnie.
1939 Chev Coupe ..Cam Neill
Chavenger ...........Neil Deighton
Firenza V8-..........Mark Allan
MK3 Zephyr V8 ....Bruce Goodwin
Starlet V8 ...........Richard Quinn
Custaxie 2 ..........Robert Bartley
Capri V8..............Graham Barnes
HB Torana ...........Adrian Dobbe
Escort V8 ............Robert Jack
Mazda RX8...........Dennis Running
Mazda RX8...........Jon Telford
Chev Monza .........Roger Williams
Toyota Starlet.......Peter Hooper
Holden SLR 5000..Roger Davis
Falcon XA ............Bruce Thompson
Falcon XB ............Ivan Bevins.
Marina V8 ...........Murray Park
Escort V8 ............Gordon Burr
Capri V8 .............Ron Findlay.
Consul 315 V8......Darcy May

We will be having -
Friday .......Practice.
Saturday....Practice, 2 X 6 laps.
Sunday..... 2 X 6 laps

[nigel watts]

Looking forward to being there.

[John McKechnie]

Great Nigel, we really missed you not being at MG Manfeild
We have been so spoiled with your pix

[khyndart in CA]

I have invited about 16 friends and family and if they all show up along with MY Team can I get a discount on the price of my admission ?
I just hope my bus can make it to the airport on time.



(Ken H )

[Kiwiboss]

We have 24 cars for HMC and HSC, Bruce can put up the list but we have some pretty cool cars coming. Several of our races will be split grid between HMC and HSC along with the fastest half and slowest half, its always good trial different ideas and this event allows for that. Along with our past Legends the HMC/HSC camp will be selling T-Shirts, Calendars and other items. Looking forward to a FUN weekend.

[Spgeti]

Thanks Dale.....lol

HMC
Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang
Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm
Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute”
Kevin Gimblett, #3 1967 Camaro, “Earnhardt Tribute”
Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS
Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan
Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute”
Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO
Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri
John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600

HSC
David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington
John McKechnie, #59 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce
Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson
Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon
Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000
Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2
Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2
Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000
Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000
Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT
Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2
Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe
Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510
Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall

A really great turn out of 24 Cars.
We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public.
They are to date,
David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone, Spencer “Spinner” Black and Dennis Marwood.

Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Dale.....lol

HMC
Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang
Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm
Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute”
Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS
Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan
Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute”
Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO
Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri
John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600

HSC
David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington
John McKechnie, #1 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce
Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson
Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon
Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000
Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2
Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2
Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000
Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000
Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT
Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2
Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe
Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510
Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall

A really great turn out of 24 Cars.
We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public.
They are to date,
David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone and Dennis Marwood.

Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....

No Nigel MacDonald?

[Spgeti]

Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.

[Roger Dowding]

Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.

Bruce a great line-up.

This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??

[Spgeti]

Bruce a great line-up.

This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??

Hi Roger,

Yes a good line up and we are very pleased with the commitment by the guys and girls getting in behind this event.

Yes it is Barry Moon’s old car.

[Kiwiboss]

We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.

[Roger Dowding]

We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.

Hopefully a group photo with You, Ken H, John Mck Bruce D and Nigel W .. and others .. Enjoy the Days ..

[Spgeti]

Hopefully a group photo with You, Ken H, John Mck Bruce D and Nigel W .. and others .. Enjoy the Days ..

Geez, who would want a photo with all us ugly buggers in it....

[Roger Dowding]

Geez, who would want a photo with all us ugly buggers in it....

TRS would -maybe Steve H the owner of the forum will be there too - the younger " bugger "
Cheers Bruce !!

[Roger Dowding]

Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro.
He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019.
Thats what a bucket list is.
We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year
Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............

Tell Kenny - to take extra Sock and U.....pants just in case..

Guys - unfortunately not a goer for this year - but, I will be better organised for 2020.. Sorry Ken H,our meeting is still a way away .. Cheers

[Spgeti]

TRS would -maybe Steve H the owner of the forum will be there too - the younger " bugger "
Cheers Bruce !!

Yes there will be a few of us....Steve H, Dale M, Tony R, John Mc, Nigel, Ken, Bruce T, Paul B....and others

You need to be here Roger....obviously she who needs to be obeyed has given the orders.....