“Wow” what a weekend’s racing that was. Practice and 7 races over the two days in very hot dry weather with light winds; it couldn’t have been better.
We welcomed Martin Lucas to our group and he requested to start off the rear all weekend to get used to his X Lyall Zohs Van Diemen. Great to have you with us Martin, I bet that the smile is still on your face.
We had 12 Formula Fords which gave us our own grids all weekend. We all took turns at different starting positions which is always popular at that meeting.
Michael Clarke had an oil line come off and somehow didn’t expire his engine, he must have a 20 litre reservoir tank, I don’t think I have ever seen as much oil dropped (on the racing line of course.) I hope you took the suggestion and purchased a Lotto ticket. Michael also missed one race due to a flat battery.
Roger Slee had the off of the day entering the sweeper. He left the track and buried the car in the scoria without tell tale tyre entry marks. He was presented with a chocolate frog for his leap, and was back out again after a clean up.
Peter Grant (“Baldric” from Christchurch) spun exiting the sweeper right in front of myself, almost identical to the spin at Manfield hairpin. Peter was at the Taupo meeting last year and will try to be with us at Pukekohe late January. Peter also had to chase all round Taupo to replace a dead battery. Its great to have you up here with us.
Tony Cross and Dave Silverton went straight ahead off the end of the straight, and in a later race Martin Lucas, Tony, Baldric and Roger had spins on a massive amount of scoria deposited on the only right hander (I think put there by Noel Martin Smith). Michael Hunter battled engine misfiring problems on Saturday (condenser we think) but came out fired up on Sunday and had a great time. Vic Clarke didn’t realize that spins would cost him valuable points so had two of the best to my knowledge.
When we got home and unpacked everything I realized how tired my neck and body was. What a nice feeling to be tired out from racing. I must use my exercise machine more often.
Alistair and Stewart did not have their car ready, but were at the meeting and were Marshals for the weekend. Thanks very much.
For those that were unable to make the meeting I am sorry you missed the fun, better luck next year .
The Mallock 50th anniversary prize giving and dinner was absolutely superb. It was fantastic to see so many cars and famous people at the dinner and meeting. Congratulations to all involved, you did a marvelous job to mark the occasion. The first 5 on the “Major” series points table so far.
• Tony Cross 217
• Bruce McCoy 150
• Phil Foulkes 123
• Michael Hunter 112
• Vic Clarke 108
The first 5 on the “Minor” series points table so far.
• Bruce McCoy 150
• Tony Cross 144
• Phil Foulkes 120
• Vic Clarke 115
• Graham Walker 100
That’s all from me for now, I hope you all have a great Christmas and wish you all a very prosperous New Year. I look forward to seeing you all at the Tasman Revival meetings at Pukekohe and Taupo. At this stage Phil Foulkes, Bob Giles and myself are all going to the “Southern Festival Of Speed”.
Our best wishes to you all,
Bruce and Jill McCoy
