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Post by richardalexander on Jul 1, 2010 16:16:26 GMT 12
I remember racing against Mike Laird came to the Bay all the time back in the day used to tow with an old 2.5 Triumph that if I remember correctly used to over heat the fuel pump a bit and conk out from time to time ahh them were the days HAHA  |
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Post by TimSOZ on Jul 1, 2010 22:17:17 GMT 12
This is Wiseowl's second car, the ex-Geoff Fletcher Buick Skyhawk that became a Monza. I can testify that the flouro pink was so bright it was nearly impossible to look at when the sun shone....  |
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Post by Tony on Jul 2, 2010 11:52:28 GMT 12
Great photo's Pallmall and Tim. Tim's shot must be of about the old fella's third season with that car, by which time he was starting to have his share of success, although he's far too modest to admit that himself!
Although I wasn't there, I've heard the story of his first-ever victory so often it's like I was. There may even have been a video somewhere. It was at Stratford, and he was near the front when Geoff Thom barrel-rolled his Sierra. WiseOwl got the jump at the restart, and hung on for a lap or so to take his first chequered flag. Doubtless the story has been enhanced in the retelling over the years, but the man himself will correct me if my memory is not as good as it once was.
I did do a couple of trips to Hawkes Bay with Wiseowl during the season in which he raced the ex-Laird car, and seem to remember him racing against Mad Marty in that ugly Vauxhall he used to race.
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Post by Wiseowl on Jul 2, 2010 11:56:36 GMT 12
Great photo's Pallmall and Tim. Tim's shot must be of about the old fella's third season with that car, by which time he was starting to have his share of success, although he's far too modest to admit that himself! Although I wasn't there, I've heard the story of his first-ever victory so often it's like I was. There may even have been a video somewhere. It was at Stratford, and he was near the front when Geoff Thom barrel-rolled his Sierra. WiseOwl got the jump at the restart, and hung on for a lap or so to take his first chequered flag. Doubtless the story has been enhanced in the retelling over the years, but the man himself will correct me if my memory is not as good as it once was. I did do a couple of trips to Hawkes Bay with Wiseowl during the season in which he raced the ex-Laird car, and seem to remember him racing against Mad Marty in that ugly Vauxhall he used to race. Inventory 1 Most of what you say is correct...although my stories are FAR more entertaining.. I see a posting on here from Richard Alexander of HB... Jeez, that goes back a bit....I do remember the Sierra he raced !!! Hello Richard.....good to know you are still alive Cheers Wiseowl |
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Post by Tony on Jul 2, 2010 12:16:02 GMT 12
Great photo's Pallmall and Tim. Tim's shot must be of about the old fella's third season with that car, by which time he was starting to have his share of success, although he's far too modest to admit that himself! Although I wasn't there, I've heard the story of his first-ever victory so often it's like I was. There may even have been a video somewhere. It was at Stratford, and he was near the front when Geoff Thom barrel-rolled his Sierra. WiseOwl got the jump at the restart, and hung on for a lap or so to take his first chequered flag. Doubtless the story has been enhanced in the retelling over the years, but the man himself will correct me if my memory is not as good as it once was. I did do a couple of trips to Hawkes Bay with Wiseowl during the season in which he raced the ex-Laird car, and seem to remember him racing against Mad Marty in that ugly Vauxhall he used to race. Inventory 1 Most of what you say is correct...although my stories are FAR more entertaining.. The larger the pile of empties, the more entertaining the stories eh ;D |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 3, 2010 22:15:49 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 3, 2010 22:21:03 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 3, 2010 22:26:26 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 3, 2010 22:39:09 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 7, 2010 10:36:38 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 7, 2010 10:53:09 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 14, 2010 20:51:02 GMT 12
 Roy Granger   Blondie 1984  Skinny 1985  Sloman 1984 Mike Magyar pic's |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 14, 2010 21:16:18 GMT 12
 Paul Gibson (Allan McGlocklin's car?) 1984  not sure 1985  Purdy 1985  Bob Smith 1985 Mike Magyar Pic's |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 14, 2010 21:47:49 GMT 12
 no idea 1985  no idea 1985  Quinn 1985  Geoff Williams 1985 Mike Magyar pic's |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 14, 2010 22:09:03 GMT 12
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 14, 2010 22:12:33 GMT 12
 Wayne Webby 1984 |
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Post by Brett85p on Jul 14, 2010 23:48:13 GMT 12
41 maybe Glen Larsen
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 15, 2010 18:58:13 GMT 12
  Rod Clifton 1985  Ricky Barnard 1985  not sure 1985 Mike Magyar pic's |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 15, 2010 19:24:33 GMT 12
 Robin Simpson 1985   Peter McCullen 1985  Dave Harding 1985  Murray Tinsley 1985 Mike Magyar 1985 |
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Post by thewatcher on Jul 15, 2010 19:56:24 GMT 12
 Des St Clair /Bill Sargent 1985  Bill Sargent 1985  Mike Eckersley I think 1985  Ray Jury 1985  no idea 1985 Mike Magyar pic's |
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