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Mike McKelliget - Car #48 my Group Sc 1974 Datsun 260Z. The car was built up from someone else’s forgotten project as a bare shell and many boxes of bits (some missing). The car was completed in 2019 but development has been interrupted by Covid and mainly raced in Queensland. I came into motorsport late in life. I have previously competed in Tarmac rally events in our Rally ’74 260Z. This car was allowed to run as an “invited” Gp S & T in the HRCC meetings which gave me the taste to get involved in Group S Historics.
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Group Fa 11 Matthew Scott 18 Lyndon Arnel 22 Norman Vesty 35 Warwick Foletta Dimattina Coffee 53 Nicholas Bennett Nick Bennett & Assoc 57 Cole Spender 61 John Tarran 69 Nicholas Mansell Eastern Race Parts 73 Graeme Degotardi 74 Grant Walker 94 Paul Faulkner 117 Craig Degotardi 342 Declan Foo Penrite Oil Co. 416 Andrew Barron Group Fb 4 John Greig Ecurie Australie 23 Ian Edgar 49 Eric Bellamy 60 John van Leeuwen Drive Safe Australia 65 Steven Willing Dazed and Confused 70 Philip Marrinon Galloway Racing 77 Gislain Genecand Ecurie Australie 83 Ewan Geals PIARC 90 Andrew McGrath 93 Ben Rawson VIC 1970 Elfin 600 VIC 1977 Lola T440 NSW 1974 Zink Z10 VIC 1975 Van Diemen RF75 VIC 1971 Elfin FF 600B VIC 1971 Spender Lynx NSW 1970 Lotus 61M NSW 1977 Elwyn 002 FF NSW 1973 Bowin P6F VIC 1973 Titan MK 6C VIC 1977 Crossle 32F NSW 1971 Elfin 600 VIC 1973 Lola 340/342 VIC 1973 Van Diemen FA73
VIC 1982 Reynard FF82 VIC 1983 Lola T642a VIC 1980 Wren 003 WA 1980 Van Diemen RF80 VIC 1981 Elwyn 003 VIC 1982 Galloway Swi 1984 Reynard FF84 VIC 1983 Lola T644 NSW 1975 Lola T342 VIC 1982 Van Diemen Vd82 1598 Orange / Green 1600 Black/Silver 1600 White 1599 Oxford Blue 1600 White 1600 Orange 1598 Red/White/Blue 1600 Blue
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International drivers boost packed historic Formula Ford grid Historic Formula Ford will again field a massive grid of 58 cars at the upcoming Phillip Island Classic, which will include an excellent representation of overseas drivers. “The international support for historic FF racing allows for drivers from right around the world to compete at Phillip Island in cars that are very similar to those they race in both the UK and Europe” said Ecurie Australie principal Chris Davison, “and they return home with glowing reports of their time in Australia and the magnificent Phillip Island circuit and event”.
Pic: Richard Tarling leads a growling pack of historic FF’s at Silverstone. This year sees the return of UK gun driver Richard Tarling, along with Frenchman Xavier Michel and Irishman James Hagen. Of special interest will be UK FF team owner, Brian Soule, who has been invited to drive John Blanchard’s Van Dieman after John had to withdraw due to a bike accident. Swiss driver, Gislain Genecand, who is a regular HHF driver in both Europe and the UK, he will drive the Ecurie Australie 84FF Reynard, whilst young UK driver Joe Ahrens will have his first outing in the MT086 Quest. This year has been especially difficult pulling this together, due to the enormous uncertainty of travel due to Covid, but both Ian Tate of the VHRR and Michael Smith of Motorsport Australia have been very supportive of gaining the required Covid “sports” visas
Congratulations Ian Tate OAM! Wednesday, the 26th of January, 2022 marked a very special day for everyone on the historic racing scene. Our very own Mr. President, Ian Tate, or should I say Ian Tate OAM, was included in the Australia Day honours list, receiving an Order of Australia Medal for his services to historic motorsport. This, as I’ve been told, is the first of its kind, which in itself is very special. Most years, someone from motorsport in general gains an award signifying the contribution they have made and respect that the recipient has gained from the racing community, however, not once has there been a specific “historic motorsport” OAM presented. In my eyes, there is no one more deserving of such a prestigious accolade than Ian, and although no accolade can ever do his contributions justice, it is a very fitting one nonetheless. As we all know, Ian has done wonders for our great club that we know and love today, and without his commitment, I’m certain we wouldn’t be in the position we are today. His care for each and every one of the Victorian Historic Racing Register’s members is unrivalled, and speaks volumes about the gentleman he is. For me personally, I know for a fact I wouldn’t be where I am now without his endless support for a young fella’s dare to dream, from day one I was welcomed, shown the ropes and had everything to convince me that historic racing was the way to go, little did Ian know, I needed no convincing whatsoever. I vividly remember my first ever visit to the Box Hill club rooms, as a quiet, 13 year old boy with an insanely strong passion for racing, where Mr. Tate dropped his preparations for the Tuesday night’s MGM, conversations and everything else to welcome me through the door and explain to me absolutely every detail I needed to know about the club. Ian’s support since then has been overwhelming, and I can honestly say with the help of “Tatey”, my dream has turned reality, and myself and my family will never be able to express our level of gratitude for his incredible support and countless gestures towards making it all happen. Although I’m sure many of our member’s could share stories that credit the sheer generosity and care that our club President possesses, there’s just a little bit of insight as to why the accolade could not have been awarded to a better man for me. To Mr. Ian Tate OAM, I’m sure I say on behalf of all historic racing folks, a massive congratulations on such a deserving recognition for your years worth of hard work, commitment, care, contribution, and passion to make our fantastic club and sport what it is today. A truly great achievement for an even greater man. Josh Lowing
