The last weekend of every May, hundreds of classic racing cars and bikes congregate at Winton Raceway for some racing. The retrospective festivities that compliment the meeting really give me a sense of time warp to something I cant see every day. Dang I knew I was born in the wrong era. Things like the old car books stall, vintage part stalls selling big shiny headlights and so many road running classics all make up the theme for the weekend.
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- 1958 Buckle lightweight GT
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- Sweet MKI Esky Twin Cam
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- Ex Graeme Blanchard FE Holden
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- 1980s Ford Tiffany. 5.0l V8. One of the most technically advanced cars made in the 80s.
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- MKII Zephyre in the park
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- Brabham BT16
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- Dillon V2. With engine handbuilt around 1935. Wright Cyclone aero engine barrels
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- Elfin 600B Formula 2
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- Cockpit of the V2 6.2l
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- Hand Built ‘Meerkat Racer’. Inspired by 1939 Mercedes W154 V12 Grandprix car.
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- 1960 Ausper T2 formula junior
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- Zephyr Powered 2765cc
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- 1130cc Suzuki Kellet
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- 1971 MKI Escort
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- Rare Essex V6 “savage” MK1 corty
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- Parade laps were great to watch
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- 1959 Stanguellini formula junior
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- 1964 Renmax BN1
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- 1983 Galloway Clubman
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- Awesome Morris Cooper S lifting the rear wheel every lap
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- MKII Escort Ghia
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- Moto Guzzi Triporteur 500cc. Tipper from factory
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- De Tomaso Pantera 1972
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- 1987 Norax C2. Rotary powered braapaa!
I also got to try out my upcycled seat. Which was really good to get some more height in some pictures. If you missed it go check it out here http://builddriverace.com/upcycling/
If your like me and scan the roads for any unique cars to admire on a daily basis, then watching these preserved beuties battle out hard on the track makes a total utopia! Weather its the popping of massive 3.1l pistons from across the track, the thumping saloons or the high reving belt drivin cosworth echoing off the concrete. I’m sure most who attend go home with a wishlist as long as mine. Its just something you should see at least once. Only 364 sleeps till next time….
Jesse
