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19 Oct 2007, 11:22 (Ref:2044429) | #1 | ||
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Ian Love
Does anyone remember this dude. I have been following the V8's for 30 years but cannot even recall this guy, but one of my mate's assures me he raced in the championship.
Also, does my memory fail me or did the AFL'S Sam Newman once race in the V*'s at the grand prix support race? If true, any photo's would be appreciated. |
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while your question has already been answered, i would just like to welcome you to 10 Tenths, hope you have fun.
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Ian Love is someone that was big yet small in western australia.
The guy had money (owns Cocco's) and also had a lot of talent. He could beat the best we had over here. He once got John Bowe over for the 300 and had some mad events in those days. Sadly he pulled out of racing and that has been our loss. Gone are the days of big end big money local racing. |
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Ian Love bought one of Dick Johnson's Mustang's at the end of 1986, and raced it in the 1987 ATCC round at Wanneroo, still in lime green.
Sam Newman did race at VS Commodore at the 1999 AGP Support races, in a 'hot wheels' livery, wearing #99. He was at the back (as even he expected ) all weekend. |
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my memory seems to recall Ian Love driving a big yellow VS or VR Commodore over in WA is that correct ??
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WA had a good collection of V8 touring cars/competitors in the mid-90s. Love, Alf Barbagallo, Claude Giorgi, Shaun Walker, Allan McCarthy, Grant Johnson.... |
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Don't forget Tim Slako!!
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i am right in saying ian was meant to be Don Watsons co driver in that fateful year
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i remember wheer i was PVDA, i also remeber seeing one of his trucks on the road that day, first time ever
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Seeing the Don Watson transport trucks on the road occasionally brings back memories but it also reminds me that his family was able to pick up the pieces and keep the company he started on the road (pun intended) . |
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