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Post by King James on Dec 14, 2007 7:22:47 GMT 12
Hello. In the late 80s and early 90s there was a gutsy female competitior that went by the name Elaine Barnett. Was number 74a and raced a stockcar, black flat chassis. What happened to this great driver, where did she go, what happened to the car, is it still around. Are there any photos.
Hope some of you old Waikaraka fans know what Im talking about.
Thanks in advance KJ
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Post by King James on Dec 14, 2007 15:02:37 GMT 12
im 23 and can remember this compeititor so hopefully someone can come along with some info about this lady, driver & car.
Please and thanks
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Post by pallmall on Dec 14, 2007 16:58:35 GMT 12
I have found a programme listing from the 1991-92 season.
74A Elaine Barnett Caltex/Ace Tyres/Auckland Petrol Tanks Hoden V8 - Zephyr.
Mr Barry Brown was the track photog at that time.
I haven't been able to find any photos as yet. Anybody know when she stopped racing, I am sure she wasn't racing at WP when I came back from England in 96.
Also found a listing in a 1993/94 season programme;
Standard Stocks:
74A Elaine Barnett The Car Cleaning Co. Holden V8-Zephyr.
Abes was photog then.
Nothing in the 1995/96 and onwards years.
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Post by YankeeClipper10H on Dec 14, 2007 19:56:32 GMT 12
Elaine's car was previously owned and driven by Stephen Richards as number 44A, painted yellow.
I remember seeing Elaine drive the car as the black number 74A. She put on a good show and did come in for some attention on the track from a few competitors.for whatever reasons I do not know.
One particular night very early in her racing career car 44 was stationary hard against the concrete wall ( had been there for a lap or two) just as the back straight begins. All of a sudden Kelvin Grey in 46A ,coming around the pole line of cemetary bend, dramatically changes his racing line and hits 44 as if there was no tomorrow.
Elaine and car 74 were then towed to the infield.
Not sure what happened to the car after Elaine had it.
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Post by YankeeClipper10H on Dec 14, 2007 20:31:19 GMT 12
Have had a look through my photo albums and found the following - 1989/90 - March 17 1990 - black - no sponsor 1990/91 - January 12 and January 16 1991 - black - sponsor AAA Auto Parts 1991/92 - February 8 1992 - black - sponsors Ace Tyres,  ? Service Station, "Caltex" logo on side of car 1993/94 - December 11 1993 - white - sponsors The Car Cleaning Company, Pakuranga Radiators Nothing from 1994/95 onwards. |
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Post by King James on Dec 15, 2007 0:54:48 GMT 12
Thanks Pallmall & Yankee, appriciate the effort. Some good storys there and great information. Its always good remembering what was forgotten but not forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to see a photo! Its great hearing names like Elaine, or Stephen Richards.. or the early day Kelvin who drove his flat chassis like a demon. ahhh good times
Cheers
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Post by pallmall on Dec 15, 2007 7:46:40 GMT 12
Have had a look through my photo albums and found the following - 1989/90 - March 17 1990 - black - no sponsor 1990/91 - January 12 and January 16 1991 - black - sponsor AAA Auto Parts 1991/92 - February 8 1992 - black - sponsors Ace Tyres, ? Service Station, "Caltex" logo on side of car 1993/94 - December 11 1993 - white - sponsors The Car Cleaning Company, Pakuranga Radiators Nothing from 1994/95 onwards. Stop teasing and get them scanned and posted ;D |
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Post by YankeeClipper10H on Dec 16, 2007 9:13:35 GMT 12
Alas, I have no scanner.  |
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Post by King James on Dec 16, 2007 9:26:19 GMT 12
oh thats sad  But thanks for some information you provided Yankee... its good when people take the time to remember and help out. Thanks |
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 25, 2007 20:35:38 GMT 12
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 25, 2007 20:41:25 GMT 12
not to bad for my first time ,if i dont say so myself..
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 25, 2007 20:42:17 GMT 12
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Post by King James on Dec 25, 2007 23:21:51 GMT 12
Wicked photos Datto. What year was the 1st photo... Its amazing about the Steven Richards car as I didnt know she had that car... but was bit young anyway lol. I think Pallmall & Yankee are also combining also to get abit of photo history put out for Elaine. Im keen to see her mid 90s car I may remember that one abit more  Great photos datto, brings back some tiny memories of a wicked driver of Aucklands history. Thanks |
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 26, 2007 8:12:43 GMT 12
 think bout 90/91 i think..when i was a young fella as well..these were my two fav cars...every week we would come from dargaville to wp.. |
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 26, 2007 8:19:17 GMT 12
 got onemore for you |
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Post by King James on Dec 26, 2007 17:24:53 GMT 12
Wicked photos again.. Is that 45a Robbie Laing??
Yea those two were my favourites 2... Wicked old school photo of Kelvin.. been looking for awhile for an old shot like that.
Cheers
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Post by stockcar 32r nick j... on Dec 26, 2007 17:27:57 GMT 12
it sure is..always remember the vercoe radiaters cars...they were my favs...
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Post by Devilracer on May 13, 2011 13:02:36 GMT 12
The last time i saw the 74a car it was parked out the back of a house in Pakuranga, near the Highland Park shopping centre. It had been left there by the previous tenants, the poor Indian family had been letting there kids use it as a jungle gym. This was about 1998ish. Was just a bare roller then with a rusting body.
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Post by pallmall on May 13, 2011 17:15:34 GMT 12
The last time i saw the 74a car it was parked out the back of a house in Pakuranga, near the Highland Park shopping centre. It had been left there by the previous tenants, the poor Indian family had been letting there kids use it as a jungle gym. This was about 1998ish. Was just a bare roller then with a rusting body. And you just left it there?  |
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Post by Devilracer on May 13, 2011 21:31:44 GMT 12
Back then i wasn't into the history of cars like i am now, Ive, um, matured?? is that what you call it?
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? Service Station, "Caltex" logo on side of car
