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24 Mar 2004, 19:08 (Ref:918256)
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Aussies
Would they have loved CanAm?
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24 Mar 2004, 19:22 (Ref:918270)
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As long as its got a 'Holden,' then yes.
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24 Mar 2004, 21:42 (Ref:918396)
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They had there version of the Can-Am but with less displacement. The 4 cam Repco engines in their largest form were raced there.
It was Elfin, Mclaren and other local builds that were raced. Fans were more into Trans-Am style racing there (i.e. Bathhurst plus the other prod. based series, in which most cars were unique to Australia that raced) so it never really had much of a chance. |
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24 Mar 2004, 21:51 (Ref:918406)
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i say leave them to their v8 supercars! its not exactly gt central of the world!
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24 Mar 2004, 22:08 (Ref:918432)
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25 Mar 2004, 02:14 (Ref:918651)
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Australia had some good sports racers. eg
Argo (Chevy), Boral (Ford),Elfin (Chevy), and Starcevich (Ford).Matich were SR3 (Repco Brabham V8) SR4 and SR5 (Ford 2L). A couple of Lola T70's raced also. Argo was based on a Wrecked Cooper Formula chassis. Boral was built by Eric Board, it had an Elfin 360 body. Starcevitch a 1 off Ford mated to a VW Kombi gearbox with a Matich SR3 body. I for sure love Can Am race cars. I had an enjoyable day at Road America in 2001 seeing Jim Halls Chaparral and the McKee's etc. Yes I'd say Aussie loved Can Am. Last edited by mickj; 25 Mar 2004 at 02:15. |
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25 Mar 2004, 02:56 (Ref:918677)
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Don't forget the Rennmax which finished second in the Championship in 1974, I believe.
The Starcevich was officially called the Graduate and there either werer two of them or one car in two versions. While the Can-Am was a Porsche or Shadow runaway, the Austaralian Sports Car Championship had competition. Pete Geohagen died awhile back, he was one of the greats of Australian sports car racing, all varieties. Bob |
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25 Mar 2004, 05:46 (Ref:918747)
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Another was the Mildren Maserati driven by Ralph Sach and Frank Gardner around 1964-5-1966. It was at Philip Island 2004 as the Renmax Traco. When it left Mildrens it was fitted with a Traco Olds, IIRC.
Another big banger was Lionel Ayers MRC (Motor Racing Components) fitted with a v8. and a couple of replicar Lotus 23's all built by Bob Brittian of Renmax. Your right on the Starcevich cars. The 2nd 1 had a McLaren M8 style body. Cold up you way ? Last edited by mickj; 25 Mar 2004 at 05:50. |
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25 Mar 2004, 10:58 (Ref:918985)
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Auzzies LOVED Can-AM
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What people in any country wouldn't love CAN-AM??? Frank Matich in the SR-3 and SR-4 was a hero of mine!! Where has this thread come from - and where is it going!!!! 
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The good old days sure seem like a long time ago!!
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25 Mar 2004, 16:15 (Ref:919236)
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---Cold up you way ? ---
Mostly wet and humid now. I have been wearing a vest and T-shirt all week. I wish we would get some genuine cold winters. |
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