Winton C FA is the Charity of Choice for the Racefuels Winton Festival of Speed
We would like to thank our amazing sponsors for their generous support and for making the RaceFuels Winton Festival of Speed 2026 so special
Victorian Historic Racing Register
PO Box PO Box 3485 Melbourne Vic 3001
Winton Motor Raceway P/L
Fox Street, Winton, Vic 3673
Phone 03 5766 4235
Brett Florence, Ian Ross Chairman, Co Chairman, Michael Herlihy, David Vernall, Noel Tippett, Vicki Williams, Richard Williams, Alan Wilson, Emma Deane
Secretary of the Event: Noel Tippett
National Historic Steward: Wayne Richards Steward: David Bellenger Steward: Rex Monahan
Clerk of the Course: David Vernall
Chief Medical Officer: Rachelle Pettifer, Event Medical Team
Chief Scrutineer: Geoff Riddle
Chief Timekeeper: Darren McKemmish
Drivng Standards Advisors: John Beck
Commentators: Darren Smith, Emma Dean, Callum Branagan
Programme Layout & Design: Terragrafix
MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA PERMIT NUMBER: 826/2607/02
1. Event Title, Date & Venue
The Event will be known as the 2026 Winton Festival of Speed, and be held at Winton Motor Raceway, Winton, Victoria on July 24-26th
2. Organisation & Status
The Event will be conducted under the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices, the National Competition Rules (NCR) and the Circuit Race Standing Regulations (“CRSR”) of Motorsport Australia, Regularity Trial Standing Regulations, Supersprint Standing Regulations and the Regulations for 5th Category – Historic Cars published by Motorsport Australia, these Supplementary Regulations, any Further Supplementary Regulations and Bulletins issued by the Organiser for the Event and any Driver Briefing Notes and instructions issued by the Clerk of the Course.
The Event will be a National (Historic) Circuit Event including Club Level Super Sprints and Club Level Regularity. There may be a number of Parades in accordance with the NCR.
All persons are reminded that Motor Racing is dangerous and accidents can and do happen. All care is taken to protect you but you are warned that there is a possibility of an accident causing injuries, death or property damage. By your admission to Winton Motor Raceway you hereby acknowledge that the entry to the racing has a degree of danger and the promoter, clubs, corporations, organisations and persons having any connections with the promoting, organising or conduct of the event shall have no liability to you except in regard to any rights you may have arising under the Trade Practice Act 1974.
1 Cameron Beller Po 944 Porsche 944
1 Philip Chester MG MG BGT V8
2 Andrew McInnes FFFc Van Diemen RF89
2 Alexander Hick MG MG TC
2 Joseph Di Bartolo Sbd Chev Corvette
3 Chris Fitzgerald Fitzy Porsche 996
3 Milton Seferis Grp C Commodore
3 Tom Walstab Scd Porsche 928
4 Royce Lyne BME30 BMW E30
4 Gregory Lovett Fitzy Porsche 993 GT2
4 Tim Wolfe Fitzy Porsche 968
4 Richard Renato Trib Volvo 240 T
5 Darren Jones Grp Nb Mustang Coupe
5 Bruce Condron MG MG B
5 Matt Magraith Sbb Alfa 1750GTV
5 Rodney Lloyd TC Leg Merc Benz 190E
5 John Davies Trib Commodore VL
6 Eric Bellamy FFFc Van Dieman RF86
6 Anthony Sawford Grp C A9X Torana
6 Chris Finlayson Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
6 Peter Xiberras Herit Holden VK
6 Hung Do Scb Datsun 240Z
6 Troy Perichon TC Leg Ford Falcon
6 Cameron Smith Trib 911 IROC
7 Rory Plant BME30 BMW E30R
7 Abby Wingett FFFb Formula Ford
7 Rohan Little Fitzy Porsche GT3
7 Michael Trathen MG MG Midget
7 Alex Webster Scc 911 Carrera 2.7
7 Reb Drummond TC Leg TX3 Turbo AWD
7 Nicholas Taylor Trib VC Commodore
8 Alex Pickering Fitzy Porsche 996.2
8 Adam Bressington Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
9 Timothy Trainor BME30 BMW E30
9 Jamie Tilley Grp Nc Ford Mustang
9 Hayden Ivers Trib Ford Mustang
9 Robert Lorich Trib Falcon GT XA
10 Brendan O’Connor TC Leg Ford Falcon AU
11 Graeme Hill Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
11 Tony Hubbard Trib Holden Torana
12 Richard Hill Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
13 Aston Hill FFFc Van Diemen RF88
13 Peter McNiven Grp Nc Mazda RX2
13 Damien Meyer MG MG MIDGET
13 Damien Meyer Sba MG Midget
14 Stephen Pillekers Grp Nc Torana GTR XU1
14 Nahum Ayliffe MG MG Midget
14 Nick Carpenter Po 944 Porsche 944
14 Nahum Ayliffe Sba Healey Sprite
14 Andrew Cavalli TC Leg Ford RS500
15 Danny Ciarma MG MG ZR
15 Denis O’Brien TC Leg Ford XY Falcon
15 Max McKay Trib Holden VK
16 Jamie Lovett Fitzy Porsche 997
16 Justin Nilsson Grp C Nissan Exa turbo
16 Glenn Miles Grp Nb Valiant Charger
16 Patrick Kirby Trib VN Gr A Tribute
17 Chris O’Connor FFFc Van Diemen RF87
17 Terry Lawlor Grp A Sierra RS500
17 Urs.Weidenmuller MG Triumph TR6
17 Ryan Woods Po 944 Porsche 944
18 Anthony Alford TC Leg Nissan GTS
19 Brayden Taylor MG MG Midget
19 Patrick Klein Po 944 Porsche 944
20 Glen Woodforde FFFb Reynard FF83
20 Chris Stillwell Grp A Ford Sierra
20 Kerry Bright Po 944 Porsche 944
20 Samuel Narkiewicz Scd Corvette Stingray
21 Michael Logiudice Grp A Holden VK
21 Garry Treloar Grp Nb Ford Cortina
21 Scott Pierce Grp Nc Ford Mustang
21 Steven Byrnes Sba Ginetta G4 Mk3
21 Kane Fitzgerald TC Leg AU Falcon
21 Craig Barkla Trib Commodore
22 Sean Day Fitzy Porsche 911
22 Anthony Tenkate Grp C VH Commodore
22 Mark Taubitz Po 944 Porsche 944
22 Lukas Gates TC Leg Commodore
23 Tristan Blaufelder BME30 BMW E30R
24 Malcolm Oastler FFFb Lola T642
24 John Illingworth MG MG MG6
24 Mark Johnson Sbb Porsche 911L
24 Rodney Templeton TC Leg Commodore
26 Brad Lighton TC Leg Holden VS
27 Brian Bourke BME30 BMW E30R
27 David Noakes Grp Nb Escort RS1600
27 David Stone MG Healey Sprite
27 Wayne Seabrook Scc Porsche 911
28 Mitchell Rogers FFFc Van Diemen RF86
28 Perry Spiridis Fitzy Carrera S
28 Bradley Tilley Grp Nc Ford Mustang
28 James Westaway Po 944 Porsche 944
28 Chad Parrish TC Leg Ford EL
28 Andrew Ortlepp Trib Torana GTR XU1
29 Christopher Bell BME30 BMW E30
29 Nigel Catchlove Sca Alfa Romeo
30 Jessica Bell BME30 BMW E30R
30 Jacob Khouri Grp C Mazda RX7
30 Damian Sykes MG Healey Sprite
30 Damian Sykes Sba Healey Sprite
30 Brett Stevenson TC Leg VS Commodore
31 Graeme Bell BME30 BMW E30R
31 Rodney Evans Grp Nb Ford Cortina
31 Paul Stubber Grp Nc Chev Camaro
31 James Mullins MG MG F
31 Stephen Langley TC Leg Ford Falcon BA
32 Sean Whelan FFFc Van Diemen
32 Gregory Boyle Grp A Nissan GTR
32 Donald Knight Grp Nb Cortina GT
32 Cas. Puccinelli MG Lotus 11
33 James Crozier FFFc Reynard 87F
33 John Makeham MG MG Midget
33 S Brankstone Sbc Triumph TR6
34 Richard Fairlam Grp Nc Holden HQ
34 Peter Abood TC Leg Holden VX
36 H Zwarteveen MG MG B
37 C Lewis-Williams Po 944 Porsche 944
38 Pat Di Fiore Fitzy Porsche 997
38 Max McKay Grp Nb Cooper S
39 Don Dimitriadis Grp A VL Commodore
39 Scott Farquharson Sca Alfetta GTV
40 Roderick Martin BME30 BMW E30
40 Adrian Allisey Grp A Commodore
41 Jerry Lenstra Grp Nb Cortina GT
41 Garth Selig MG GSM Dart
42 Jarrod Hurst FFFc Van Diemen
42 Gregory Prunster Saa Healey Sprite
42 Reg Qemal Trib Holden VN
43 Peter Meuleman Grp Nb Ford Mustang
43 Donald Bartley MG Healey Sprite
43 Donald Bartley Sba Healey Sprite
44 David Towe Grp A BMW M3
44 Mark Wallace Grp Nc Ford Cortina
44 Joe Calleja Sba Chev Corvette
44 Tabitha Ambrose TC Leg Jaguar XJS
44 Brett Mckinnon Trib Jaguar XJS
45 Alister Ondarchie MG Triumph TR7
46 Graham Jarrett Grp Nc Datsun 1600
47 Clay Douglas BME30 BMW E30
47 Andrew Gibson Sab Triumph TR3A
48 Anthony Vollebregt MG MG ZR Homer
49 Ian Ross Grp C Ford Falcon XD
50 Ashley Rogers BME30 BMW E30
50 Ryan Curnick Sbb Porsche 911E
50 David Rowell Trib Commodore
51 Simon Leach BME30 BMW E30R
51 Jonathan Miles FFFc Van Diemen
51 Kent Brown Sbb MG MGB
51 David Ramsay Trib XA Falcon
52 Glenn Gerstel Grp C Commodore
52 Dale Ashby Sbb Alfa Giulia
53 Todd Carruthers Fitzy Porsche 997
53 George Thomson MG MG MGBGT
54 Peter Olver Grp Nb Lotus Cortina
54 Lindsay Hick MG MG TC Special
54 Scott Graham Trib Ford Escort
55 Matthew Veal FFFa Elden Mk8
55 Simon Elliott MG MG B
55 Edward Woods TC Leg Commodore
56 Joshua Brisbane Po 944 Porsche 944
56 Shane McDonald Trib Nissan Bluebird
58 David Cheney Grp Nc Morris Mini
59 Carl Muller Grp C Ford Capri 3.0S
60 Rodney Wells MG MG Midget
61 Zachary Dunn BME30 BMW E30
61 M Stephenson MG MG ZS180
61 John Geist Sbb Datsun 2000
62 Peter Axford Sca Alfa GTV 2.0
63 Graham Gulson Sbd Porsche 911
63 Peter Mason Trib Escort Coupe
64 David Baigent MG Healey Sprite
64 David Baigent Sba Healey Sprite
65 Victor Draper Grp Nc Datsun 1600
65 Ray Narkiewicz Sbd Chev Corvette
66 Benjamin Munro BME30 BMW 325i
66 Sean Turnbull FFFc Van Diemen
66 John Doherty Grp Nb Cooper S
66 James Dodd MG MG ZR
67 Peter Abood TC Leg Holden VE
68 Kynan Taylor FFFa Wren FF73
68 Geoff Munday Grp Nc Chev Camaro
68 Sam Rofe Po 944 Porsche 944
69 Michael Miceli Grp Nc Ford Mustang
69 Martin Ball Trib Rover SD1
70 Anthony Green Grp Nb Cortina Lotus
70 Robert Burns Grp Nc Chev Camaro
70 Tammie Hotz MG MG Midget
70 Tammie Hotz Sba MG Midget
71 Caelan Chester MG MG F
71 Jamey Hollier TC Leg Ford EF Falcon
71 Daniel Blizzard Trib Commodore
72 Anthony Mann FFFc Van Diemen
72 Philip Barrow Grp Nb Holden FJ
72 Ross Jackson Scd De Tomaso
73 Madeline Chester MG MG F
74 Duncan Brown TC Leg Ford XF Falcon
75 Trent Harrison Grp A Alfa GTV6
75 Lincoln Spurr MG MG B
75 Brian Weston Sba MG Midget
76 Geoffrey Kelly MG Jaguar XJ6
76 Matthew Ryan Trib Holden Torana
77 Thomas Reid FFFb Reynard FF84
77 Peter Saglietti Scc Ferrari 308GT4
77 Bradley Robinson TC Leg Torana GTR
78 Tim Freeman BME30 BMW E30R
78 Bryce Rogers FFFc Van Diemen
78 Gordon Bunyan MG Triumph Spitfire
79 Thomas Foley FFFb Image FF3
79 Hugh Harrison Sca Alfa Romeo GTV
81 Christian Jannike Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
81 Adam Brewer Po 944 Porsche 944
83 Paul Cruse Grp Nc Ford Escort
83 Trevor Dunford MG MG Trophy 160
85 Domenic Leo Grp Nb Ford Mustang
85 David Holc TC Leg Sportswagon
85 Chris Young Trib Commodore
86 G Woolhouse Grp Nb 4727
86 John Floyd Sca Alfetta GTV
86 Lachlan Amodeo Trib Commodore
88 Rowan Pinder Grp Nc Datsun 1200
89 John Harrison Grp Nb Ford Cortina Mk1
90 Shannon Cooper BME30 BMW E30R
90 Sven Burchartz Fitzy Porsche 911 GT3
90 Sven Burchartz Fitzy Porsche GT3
90 Robert Berson Scb Datsun 240Z
90 Alan Foley TC Leg Audi S3
91 Darryl Meehan Sbb Alfa GTV 1750
92 Stuart Bailey Grp Nb Cortina GT
93 Ben Rawson FFFb Van Diemen Vd82
93 Luke Paterson Grp Nb Morris Cooper S
95 David Crabtree Grp Nc Ford Capri
95 G St John-Cox MG Triumph TR7 V8
So today’s word is idiosyncrasies, you don’t have to look it up in the dictionary you just have to look at this car. The real one not mine.
98 James Ashby Sca Alfa GTV 2000
101 Christopher Komor Sab Austin Healey 100
109 Fergus Brain Sca Alfa GTV 2000
111 Travis Kirby Trib Commodore
112 Dylan Innes Trib Walkinshaw
116 Aarron Hodges Grp A Ford Mustang
116 Brad Hall TC Leg Ford Falcon XI
116 Marcus Hancock Inv BMW 325i
121 Jeffery Vaux Grp Nb Ford Cortina GT
127 Rob Ephgrave Grp Nb Ford Cortina
128 Sean Bell BME30 BMW E30R
131 Andrew Hall Fitzy Porsche 996
166 John Greig FFFc Reynard FF89
171 Brett Stevens BME30 BMW 323i
178 Sam Girgis MG MG Midget
189 Ben Wilkinson Grp Nc Ford Mustang
200 Jacob Wingett TC Leg Hyundai Excel
209 Warren Lawlor Sba Healey Sprite
260 Jason Edwards MG MG F
289 Alan Shearer TC Leg Ford Mustang
333 Andrew Goldman Po 944 Porsche 944
360 Alan Kay Trib Ford Escort
911 Douglas Barbour Scc 911 Carrera 3
944 Darren Bell Fitzy Porsche 944 S2
This was the first of seven built, the test car, the Mule as they say. Allan Moffat just had to have one and flew back to America to collect his for free from Bud Moore’s workshop, to bring it to Australia to be one of the most iconic muscle cars in Australian history. It was handbuilt, It was one of the “Magnificent seven “, and unbelievably at no cost. So with help from some great people he got it back to Australia, towed it to the workshop behind their Ford Econoline van, and painted it close to Ferrari red.
First race meeting it won all three races, Bob Jane came to just stare at it, Beechey sat on it, Geoghegan promptly ran into the door at the first corner. It was different colours, it was a sports sedan it was a dream come true. And I was there to see it when I was a kid with my big brother and family, so this is my tribute, and this is your new word for the day children,ldiosyncrasies. And that’s only part of the story.
And the biggest thing is to my wife Sue, without her this would not have happened.
So… you’re looking for a club to join, and you’re wanting to know what we offer…
The Victorian Historic Racing Register was established in 1976 to celebrate historic cars and continue the spirit of historic racing in the world of today.
THE VHRR ALSO OFFERS A JUNIOR PROGRAM that is unrivalled by any other organisation, providing the younger members of our club with the opportunity to thrive in a tight knit motorsport community, offering incredible benefits for ages 21 and under such as:
FREE Membership and Admission to all VHRR events
FREE Event Entry to all VHRR run race weekends, INCLUDING Private Practice
New members will be assisted for the 1st 12 months at races with assistance in preparation of cars & contacts for spare parts
The VHRR can assist in the purchase of Race Gear
The VHRR has a list of cars for sale from $10,000 upwards
Meetings in our Clubrooms in Blackburn for Junior & General Meetings
Monthly Newsletter & National magazine - The Oily Rag Mentoring opportunities from icons of the Australian Motor Racing scene
Racing is a sport is explicitly referred to as one of the more expensive ones to involve yourself with, but with the VHRR, thanks to the aforementioned inclusions of a JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP, those first steps are a lot more affordable to take.
Joining a new club or environment is always a daunting prospect, but the VHRR’s members are always on hand to help those new to the sport, or trying to find their feet in a new club. These opportunities to gain a further understanding into the world of historic racing are always available, and always welcome!
The accessibility at events run by the Victorian Historic Racing Register is also incomparable, with doors wide open at all times to get up close with ex Formula One cars, Touring Cars, Australian Specials, alongside cars that helped carve the way for legends of today, and so much more!
Anyone interested please contact Conor on 0459490108 or Email vhrrmemsec@netspace.net.au
VHRR MEMBERSHIP: John d’Asques vhrrmemsec@netspace.net.au www.vhrr.com.au/membership
I don’t remember a time before E30 Racing. The category started in 2001 when I was nine years old, and my dad was one of its three founders. While most kids spent weekends at the local footy, I grew up at race tracks, usually with a camera in my hand while Dad and my brothers raced. That eventually turned into learning to drive an E30 myself, winning a couple of club sprint championships, and, for the past 12 years, racing wheel-to-wheel in the category that has shaped so much of my life.
Today, I’m just as involved off the track as I am on it. I’ve spent more than a decade on the E30 Racing committee and am now in my fifth year as Category President. Away from the circuit, I also work as a commercial lawyer specialising in motorsport - something that probably wouldn’t have happened without the connections and opportunities E30 Racing created.
What keeps me coming back isn’t just the racing. Anyone who’s watched an E30 race knows how close the competition is, but it’s the people who make the category special. I’ve made lifelong friends here, watched families grow up together in the paddock, and experienced firsthand the support this community gives when things don’t go to plan. After rolling my first E30 at Sandown in 2021, the encouragement I received from fellow competitors was something I’ll never forget.
“Gonzales 2.0” was built to get me back on the grid and made its debut late in 2025. I’m excited to bring the car to this year’s Festival of Speed, where I’ll also be joined by my dad and both brothers. Remarkably, it will be only the third time all four Bells have raced at the same event, so keep an eye out for us! If testing is anything to go by, the time off track hasn’t slowed them down at all.
The AOMC is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1976 that represents over 250 member clubs comprising some 45,000 motoring enthusiasts in Victoria. The Association, run by volunteers, represents all Victorian hobby motorists, including vintage, veteran and classic car, motorcycle and truck enthusiasts. We will be celebrating our fifty years of operation this year. Achievements include introduction of the Club permit scheme, the rolling 25 year age cut off for permitted vehicles, the ability to allow left hand drive vehicles to be permitted and the reduced registration fee for permitted vehicles. The Association regularly conducts information and advice seminars for club officials and several hi gh profile vehicle shows featuring club displays. The Association is recognised by governments as the largest state level representative body for the historic motoring movement
The Associations website carries comprehensive information about events throughout Victoria and issues likely to affect the movement.
Our website: aomc.asn.au
The Association’s contacts are phone: 9558 4829, email: office @aomc.asn.au, Post: 21 Rosalie Street Springvale Vic 3171
The creation of new FIA GT racing categories in the early 1990s encouraged manufacturers to enter models similar to those seen on the road. Porsche responded with a range of increasingly stout variants based on its thencurrent 964-generation 911. Cont. page 25 ..
The last M3 built by Frank Gardner’s JPS Team BMW in 1987, the log book was issued on 10/9/87. First race James Hardie 1000 1987 with Richards and Longhurst taking 4th outright and first in class. In 1988 Brock drove the car under Mobil sponsorship during the ATCC as #05 and shared the car with Richards to win the Pepsi 250 at Oran Park. At the Enzed 500 at Sandown as #05
Brock again teamed up with Richards, after such a successful previous race it was a disappointing race at Sandown when running 5th outright, a split oil filter cost the car a finish.
The car carried the live telemetry system from NetComm Communications which was ground breaking technology in 1988.
1988 Van Diemen RF88 1600
51 Jonathan Miles Vic 1989 Van Diemen RF89 1600
66 Sean Turnbull NSW 1986 Van Diemen RF86 1600
72 Anthony Mann Vic 1986 Van Diemen RF86 1600
78 Bryce Rogers Vic 1989 Van Diemen Rf89 1600
166 John Greig Ecurie
By the time the 993 was launched in 1994, however, customers were demanding more power than the existing 3.8-liter naturally aspirated engine could provide.
Named for the class in which it was built to contest, Porsche’s answer was the 993 GT2. Based on 993 Turbo underpinnings, the GT2 differed visually via bolt-on fender flares, large rear wing, and aerodynamic panels with air intakes for additional brake cooling.
Inside, the racer featured a gutted interior including only the absolute necessities for competition. Fitted with mandated restrictor plates, the turbocharged M64/81 3.6-liter flat six developed a reported 450 hp and 400 lbs./ft. of torque, a number thought conservative. Power was managed by a six-speed manual gearbox
and sent to the rear wheels as mandated by the regulations. As with its predecessors, the GT2 excelled in endurance racing, quickly becoming the privateer’s car of choice.
Launched at the 1994 Essen Motor Show, the GT2 was constructed by Roland Kussmaul’s Race- Sports Department at Porsche. This 993 GT2 was ordered by Alfonso de Orleans (Spanish Duke of Galliera) for his racing team, Repsol Kremer.
This GT2 retains its original engine – a rarity for a race car of its age. Presenting in its Repsol livery as raced by Alfonso de Orleans.
What we do:
Club Historic Permit Scheme
Social Days
Track Days
Junior Development
Social Events
Rally & Khanacross Events
Participate from 12yrs of age
Get invovled as an offiicial
Doug Barbour - Porsche Carrera
Doug Barbour will be competing again this year in his Group Sc 1976 3lt Porsche 911 Carrera with the racing number 911. Doug started racing in Group S over 10 years ago, after running for many years in rally events.
Doug has always had an interest in classic cars, purchasing and restoring his first classic (a MGA 1600 Mk2) in 1978. He currently has a 1959 MGA 1600, 1968 MGB, and 3 early 911’s in his collection. After being involved in different car
club’s super sprints and regularity he thought Historic racing was the way to go and decided to join Group S Racing, as Classic Sports Racing in production cars from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s with limited modifications appealed to him. With that in mind he purchased his current Porsche and set about turning it into a race car for Group S which meant he had to keep it period correct and not increase cubic capacity, or upgrade brakes and many other items. Continued page 31...
Victoria’s Leading high performance tyre & suspension specialist Bomber Squadron - 2.30pm Saturday - 25 mins
Group S Bomber Squadron Invited
13 Damien Meyer Blinds By Peter Meyer
Steven Byrnes
Joe Calleja Apex
Sbd
2 Joseph Di Bartolo Builtec Builders
Ray Narkiewicz
Sca
29 Nigel Catchlove
Scott Farquharson
79 Hugh Harrison Alfpa Repairs
John Floyd
Scb
6 Hung Do Algo Trading Services
7 Alex Webster Porsche Classic
Wayne Seabrook NSW 1977
Barbour
Scd
3 Tom Walstab
Samuel Narkiewicz
Ross Jackson
From page 28... Michael and his team from Newton Automotive in Sydney set the car up for racing increased the horsepower and changed gearbox ratio’s to make it a front running car in Group Sc.Doug has won several events over the years and enjoys all things about Group S, especially his fellow competitors, who have all been supportive and helpful throughout his time in Group S. He says it is a great group and would recommend it to anyone wishing to enter historic car racing. He is very thankful to several of his fellow competitors who have been wonderful mentors to him as he has
tried to improve his racecraft. He is currently on the committee of Group S.
Fortunately his partner, Xanthea, shares his passion for motor sport and is a Motor Sport Australia Photographer, and comes to all his race meetings with camera in hand and captures not just him on the track but all the Group S competitors.
For several years Doug also ran his 911 in Production Sports Car racing with great success in his class and really enjoyed the longer race format.
As well as circuit racing, Doug and Xanthea compete in dirt rallies in their early air cooled Safari Porsche 911.
1964 Ford Cortina GT Mk 1 2 door #32 Owner/Driver Don Knight - Story
David Rowell
I’m a quarry operator from the north west coast of Tasmania and I’m 67 yo. My Commodore has LS3 engine, Tremec sequential gearbox and a Ford nine inch diff - this will be my fourth visit to Winton Festival of Speed.
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Originally log booked as a Group 3C rally car, the previous owner had begun some of the fabrication and body work to convert the 1981 Commodore to a Group C replica when I bought it.
I finished the build over many years, doing the majority of work myself, including paint and electrical and is now log booked as Group 3D Sports Sedan.
As an owner of a HDT road car, I have a strong passion for the marque and a particular love for the 1983 05 Bathurst livery. Reinforcing my desire to replicate that car was the fact that most tributes are of the #25 car, as it was the dual Bathurst winner. I have tried to replicate the 05 car as best as possible (within reason).
The engine is now a dry sumped 355 stroker, running a steel crank, 4 bolt mains, 6” rods, SRP pistons and heads off Larry Perkins engine #10. Externally I have maintained the original twin 48 IDF down draft Weber’s, race tray and harrop pulleys. The car also runs period-correct Harrop strut tops, reverse sweep mechanical drive tacho, interior trim, hand sign writing by the original HDT signwriter, dummy fuel tank covers and dry break fuel fillers.
The car successfully debuted in 2025 at All Historic Mallala and runs in the Touring car Tribute category. True to the original car at Bathurst, I completed about 7 laps of the Winton Historics in 2025 before succumbing to engine problems. I’m really looking forward to this year’s event and hopefully 2026 will be a better year! Pic courtesy Ian Smith
Tim Freeman BMW E30
Tim Freeman commenced racing in the E30’s in 2016, stepping into one of the most closely matched one-make grids in Australian motorsport. He made an immediate impression in his first full season the following year in 2017, finishing runner-up in the ‘BMW Drivers Cup’ — the category’s principal individual drivers’ championship, as well as taking out the inaugural Rookie Championship, an award introduced to recognise the standout newcomer in the field.
Since then, Freeman has remained a continuous fixture in the series, racing year after year against a tight pack where the gap between the fastest and slowest cars is often measured in fractions of a second. In 2019, Freeman’s campaign was interrupted by a
heavy accident at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia - one of the category’s interstate destinations. The crash damaged his E30 so severely that the car required a complete re-shell, with the entire race build transferred onto a fresh bodyshell.
That rebuild became a long-term project carried out through the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting car which you see today at the 2026 Festival of Speed finally made its competitive debut in 2024. This weekend marks Freeman’s return to the BMW Driver’s Cup in 2026 after a 12 month hiatus from racing for what promises to be one of the largest E30 grids in well over a decade to mark the 25th anniversary of the category.
Tony Sawford
Allan Grice Racing team Craven Mild A9X Torana
This is one of 4 A9X Torana hatchbacks that Allan Grice Racing used from late 1977 to start of 1980. This car started as the car built for Grice in 1977 when A9X Torana was homologated to run that year and was campaigned by Allans team in the long distance race series at Sandown 400, Bathurst 1000, Adelaide 400, Surface paradise 400 and Phillip Island 400. It was also entered in the Baskerville Winfield challenge in 1977 at the very end of that year. In 1978 the car was used in the touring car championship and then used as the spare car for the long distance races later that year.
In 1979 this car was used in the touring car championship and rotated with the car built in 1978 to share the racing load. In the last couple of rounds of the 1979 touring car championship Allan badly damaged both cars and they were both not able to be repaired in time for the long distance races. The team bought two other privateer racecars to replace the damage cars this one was the old Bonds Gotcha A9X Torana Hatchback. This car was repainted in Craven Mild colours and all the Allen Grice racing go fast bits were fitted and the car competed in the Sandown 400 and was in first place until a valve in the engine broke in the closing stages of that race which allowed Peter Brock to win the event.
This car then went onto race at Amaroo park two weeks before Bathurst and was used as the spare car #16 for Bathurst 1979. This car
did qualify in the top 10 at Bathurst 1979 but as Craven Mild was only ever going to run one car in the race they put all there efforts into the other car # 6 for the top 10 shout out on the Saturday before the race and the 1000 km race on Sunday. After the Bathurst race the car was sold as a road car and ran around the streets of Sydney for a few years and was then sold to a sports sedan racer in Canberra. He played with it for a little while and then sold it as a road car again and was driving around the streets of ACT for a short time.
I bought the car back in 2004 and brought the car back to its 1979 Bathurst spec and have been racing it in as many historic races as I can get to and afford to.
I (Tony Sawford) have always had a huge interest in Australian touring car racing from the early 1970’s especially HOLDEN and BROCK. I started my first real job at Graeme Blanchard Holden Dandenong in 1982 as an apprentice mechanic and finished there as workshop foreman. I then went on to Noel Gould/Baycity Holden in Frankston late in 1989 and worked up as high as Assistant service Manager. In 2002 I started at National Power steering which was bought out by Active power steering in 2014 and have been Victorian state manager at Active power steering for the last 5 years. I always wanted to race cars from a very young age but I could never afford to do so because general life commitments would get in the way.
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Purchased the 1972 Triumph TR6 in NSW from Glen Cortinho in 2025. Glenn and his wife had matching TR6’s and had raced them competitively for a number of years.
Previous to the TR6 I raced a 1967MG fitted with a Mazda MX5 motor and gearbox in regularity only. Since purchasing the TR6 I have joined Group S and have competed at Winton, Phillip Island, One raceway and Sydney motorsports park.
I am a part of Team Repair & Restoration Racing a business owned by my brother in law Garth Selig who races a Dart and prepares many race cars in group S and MG racing and a business that specialises in Rolls Royce and Bentley restorations and repairs.
Without the support of whom I would not be able to continue to race or compete.
Looking forward to Winton again this year. A great track and always a great field of entries may and varied.
By Graeme Bell: Coming back to E30 Racing feels a bit like coming home.
In 2001, together with two great mates, I helped found the E30 Racing Club and the Series. None of us knew then just how big it would become or how many lives it would touch, but we believed in the cars, the racing, and the community we could build. Over the years I was lucky enough to win many races, take a championship, and help shape the category into something I’m incredibly proud of.
At Bell Motorsport, we worked hard and we worked together. For many years we have had more than half the field running under our banner, which earned us the Constructors Cup and cemented our place in the heart of the category. But more important than trophies were the people: the new racers we brought in, the friendships formed, and the family we built around these little E30s. Eventually, I stepped back from my own racing to focus on mentoring and supporting my kids, Sean, Chris, and Jess as they carved out their own paths. Watching them grow into talented, respected drivers has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Sean has taken three championships, Chris has taken one, in the same car I won my Championship, and Jess has shown grit, determination, and heart every time she’s stepped onto the track. At Bell Motorsport, we’ve continued to bring new drivers into the category, and Chris and I have taken pride in guiding them, supporting them, and helping them find their feet in the sport.
Our family involvement in the category has grown even further over the years. Sean’s partner Jenna, even raced with E30s until they welcomed their daughter, Olivia and little Olivia absolutely loves coming to the racetrack. She’s already part of the Bell Motorsport family, joining us in the paddock with that same spark in her eyes that her dad had at her age.
Chris’s partner, Katie, is also a regular at the track. She jumps in, helps out, and joins in the fun like she’s been part of this world forever. And now, with only a week to go until she delivers our new baby granddaughter, the excitement in our family
is bigger than ever. Knowing that another little one will grow up around this community fills my heart. Then life threw me a curveball two different cancers in two years. It stopped me in my tracks, literally and figuratively. Racing had to wait. Everything had to wait. My focus shifted to getting well, staying strong, and being there for my family and my club. And now, after a long fight and a lot of support, I’ve been medically cleared to get back on track again.
I can’t put into words what that means to me. Only once before back in 2015 at Phillip Island, have I raced alongside all three of my kids in the same event. To have the chance to do that again now, after everything, is something I will treasure. We’ve done enduros together as a family, but never a full standalone race meeting like this. To be back in the car, back in the series I helped build, and back on track with my kids beside me… it’s a dream I wasn’t sure I’d get again.
I’m proud of the series. I’m proud of the community we’ve built. I’m proud of the racers we’ve helped bring through. But more than anything, I’m proud of my family the way they’ve supported me, the way they’ve grown, and the way they’ve stood by me through the toughest years of my life.
And I have to mention my wife, Jo. She’s been my rock through all of this. She comes to the track, helps out, supports the team, supports the club, and supports me in ways most people never see. She’s the quiet strength behind everything I do and having her there as I return to racing means more than I can ever properly express. So here I am back in the driver’s seat, back in the same old car that has caried me for 25 years and won several championships, back in series I love, back with my kids, and back doing what makes me feel alive. It’s not just a return to racing. It’s a return to myself. And I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Graeme Bell
E30 Racing Category Rep
E30 Racecar #31
Bob Lorich XA Falcon GT
1973 Bathurst Winning Moffat Replica-Tribute
After building and running a replica of Alan Moffats beautiful Boss 1969 Mustang for the last 25 years in Tarmac rallies and many six hour events at Philip Island I decided I needed a good old aussie Falcon coupe. What better vehicle to build than a replica of Moffats Bathurst winning car, when It does not actually exist anymore. As many would know the original car was written off at Philip Island in a turn 1 rollover.
I swapped a 67 Mustang coupe for the Falcon and then spent several years putting it together after the usual rust repairs. I had a 351 Cleveland out of a hot Falcon ute so put that in with a spare Tremec 6 speed gearbox. I have only run it at the Sandown with the original diff ratio of 3.0 and it went quite well. Now I am running a 3.7 ratio with a full floater so it should go OK at Winton. It is really a great road car in disguise as a racer.
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116 Marcus Hancock MJH Group
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13 Damien Meyer Blinds By Peter Meyer
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Ray Narkiewicz
Sca 29 Nigel Catchlove
79 Hugh Harrison Alfpa Repairs Monza
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6 Hung Do Algo Trading Services
90 Robert Berson
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7 Alex Webster Porsche Classic
27 Wayne Seabrook
911 Douglas Barbour
3 Tom Walstab
20 Samuel Narkiewicz
72 Ross Jackson
1970 Datsun 240Z
1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 2687
1977 Porsche 911 3089
1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3 2994
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I met my wife end of 2000 and she was also interested in racing cars. We started club racing about 2002 in Heritage touring cars and apart from some enforced holidays (car damage) I have been doing as many races as I can afford.
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Shannon Cooper - 1985 BMW E30. Number 90.
The E30 is a proper piece of motorsport history. It’s the car that made BMW’s name in the 1980s and turned the 3 Series into a track legend. He runs as part of the BMW Drivers Cup, where a whole grid of them line up together, all the same era, all fighting for the same corner.
This is grassroots racing in its purest form. A family team, a trailer, and the job of going faster than the car next to you. Matt Thewlis from Race Driver Coach rides shotgun on the headset, calling it lap by lap.
It’s working too - Shannon finished 4th in the 2025 championship and in 2026, the Cup’s 25th anniversary season, he’s hunting the podium.
There’s also his day job. Shannon runs his own leadership consultancy, with 25 years of leading under pressure. It’s good training too- because racing is just pressure with a roll cage.
The approach doesn’t change from the track to the boardroom. Stay calm. Trust the team. Get better every lap.
Follow the season at @shannoncooper_racing.
This is the 4th Dick Johnson Sierra out of 6 built and was used car between 1988 and 1991 It is the #17 car that gave Dick Johnson his first Bathurst 1000 pole position and the car that won the 1989 ATCC.
Now owned and driven by Terry Lawlor who restored it in 2025 to its former glory. Terry has been in Historic racing for 20 years now and holds many lap records around Australia
Richard Fairlam
I started racing in 1989 in the 6 cylinder HQ series which I ran for about 16 seasons, I won the HQ vic championship in 1996. I also built a EH for group n historics in 1995 and still race that today. This HQ Nc car was built around 2006 and competed in the original TCM series for the first 2 seasons then went back into the historic Nc category. It runs a 430hp 308 4 speed gearbox, handles quite well which makes it a very fun car to drive. We’re still developing suspension set up and its getting quicker each time it hits the track.
76 Matthew Ryan
85 Chris Young
Amodeo
112 Dylan Innes Cave Hill Engines
Red/Blue/White
1988 Group A Walkinshaw 5800 Red
360 Alan Kay Warburton Lodge Vic 1976 Ford Escort 1600 Orange
David Noakes #27 MK1 RS1600 Escort
David Noakes returns to Winton in his #27 MK1 Ford Escort RS1600, BDA-powered, competing in Group N / Historic Touring Cars.
Racing since his late teens, David began in the HQ Series in the early 1990s and has built a strong record in historic competition, including back-to-back Club Championships in 2023 and 2024. He has campaigned the Escort since 2012, continuing a proud family connection with the car, originally raced by his father.
A passionate contributor to the sport, David has served as President of the Historic Touring Cars Association NSW for several years, alongside his ongoing involvement behind the wheel. While
Bathurst remains his favourite circuit, Winton presents another opportunity to showcase the pace and character of the iconic BDA Escort. Motorsport runs deep in the Noakes family. His father, David Noakes Snr (83), raced competitively until the age of 76 and remains a constant presence trackside. The next generation is also making its mark, with grandsons Jackson (RX8 Cup Series) and Dylan (Hyundai Excel) continuing the legacy.
Prepared with care and steeped in history, the RS1600 is more than just a race car - it’s a true three-generation family story, brought to life on track with the unmistakable sound of the BDA.
Behind the wheel of car #5 is Matt Magraith, a passionate Alfa Romeo racer and long-time competitor in historic motorsport.
This is Matt’s second Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV. His original car, the well-known navy blue #477, was developed and campaigned over a 16-year period, progressing from Veloce All Alfa Racing into the fiercely competitive Group S Historic category. During that time, the car earned a reputation as a front-running Alfa and delivered
countless memorable battles, highlighted by an SBB lap record at Phillip Island in 2023.
Then came the moment every racing driver dreads. In 2024, at Turn 1 of Sydney Motorsport Park, #477 was involved in a significant accident that brought its racing life to an abrupt end. Thankfully Matt walked away unhurt, but the damage to the car was beyond repair and the much-loved Alfa was ultimately retired.
For many competitors that might have been the end of the story. For Matt, it was simply the start of the next chapter.
A replacement 1968 Series 1 1750 GTV shell was sourced from Victoria and an intensive 12-month rebuild commenced. Every lesson learned from the original car was carried forward, with the proven mechanical package transplanted into the new shell and the car prepared for a return to historic racing.
The rebuilt Alfa made its competition debut at Phillip Island earlier this year, with the paint barely dry before it rolled onto the circuit. Still in the early stages of its development, this weekend marks just the car’s third race meeting as Matt and the team continue to refine the package and build confidence in
the new machine.
One thing, however, remains unchangedMatt’s enthusiasm for Alfa Romeo racing and his determination to keep the 1705 toward the front of the field.
Matt’s racing program is proudly supported by Manning Motors, Brookvale.
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3 Milton Seferis Highbury Automotive Vic 1984 Holden Commodore 5000 Yellow
6 Anthony Sawford Tonytorana racing Vic 1977 Holden A9X Torana 5047 Wh/Gold/Black
22 Anthony Tenkate Tenkate Plant Hire Qld 1982 Holden VH
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Bennett Signs Midget
MG Racing #33
John Makeham – MG Racing Captain
Now considered an MG Racing stalwart – John’s beginning in Motorsport was via growing up around the MG car club in the late ’60s, with early memories of Templestowe, Calder, Sandown and all things Motorsport.
John’s late Father Bill owning a Harry Firth built TC ‘Boy Racer’ which was the must use car for all things MG car club, so it was a natural progression to begin competition with the Club was in a modified 1966 MGB.
In 2001 a tired old race car with a long history was purchased from MG Workshops and given a Birthday to begin a new race life in the hands of John, with a colour change from white to the now familiar Bennett Signs sponsored Red with white Chequers.
Having had various levels of success in the early years. 2003 saw a rather large off at Phillip Island with the Midget undergoing a major rebuild again in the Red & white, but this time with major component upgrades, making it stronger and safer than its predecessor. Competing within the Victorian club racing, the mid field running car was a regular through the 2000’s culminating with a fantastic visit to Bathurst in 2008. Soon after a major engine failure led to the car being put in mothballs for the next decade.
With yet another Major birthday beginning in 2020 and a return to racing in late ’22. Fast forward to 2026, the little Red Midget and it’s not so little driver are Back at the Wonderful Winton FOS for another year.
“It is always a pleasure to Race with all the MG Australia crew” - John Makeham Cheers Mako ~ John Makeham
37 Chris Lewis-Williams Tyrepower Benalla Vic 1986 Porsche 944
56 Joshua Brisbane Track Performance
1964 Ford Cortina GT Mk 1 2 door #32
Owner/Driver Don Knight.
Logged booked in 1988 and this will be it’s 78th meeting. Competition venues include Bathurst, Phillip Island, Sandown, Winton, Mallala, The Bend SA, Adelaide International Raceway and the Adelaide Grand Prix Circut. Engine by Larner Engines engineered to Group N 1300-1600 NB class specifications producing approximately 155hp. Datsun L16 steel crank, JE forged pistons, Steel conrods, HSD ported head, Kerford (NZ) camshaft, twin 45mm Webber carburettors
running on unleaded 98. Close ratio 4 speed gearbox by Ken Zinner, Formula Ford clutch plate, limited slip diff (ratios changed to suit circuit). Smooth Suspension coil over adjustable front struts, Koni shocks with 2.5 Eibach inch springs, Koni adjustable rear shocks. Front brake rotors 244mm dia., with GT callipers and Winmax pads, rear GT drum brakes by BGT. Custom built Watts linkage and track rods. Currently running Nankang tyres. Continued Page 63..............
74 Duncan Brown
77 Bradley Robinson
1972 Holden Torana GTR 3300 Green
85 David Holc Vic 2008 HSV R8 Sportswagon 6200
90 Alan Foley Octane Supreme Vic 2009 Audi S3 1998
116 Brad Hall Vic 1987 Ford Falcon 4900
200 Jacob Wingett Betta Engines Vic 1999 Hyundai Excel 1500 Blue
289 Alan Shearer Shearers Freight NSW 1964 Ford Mustang 4875 Black/White
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Driver - Don Knight Started running Sprints and obtained a full CAMS competition licence in 1995. Competed in a 1964 in a Ford Cortina GT Mk1 4 door, a 1972 Ford Escort Twin Cam and a 1964 Ford Cortina GT Mk 1 2 door. Competed at the Australian Grand Prix 2002 and 2004, Bathurst 1999, 2003, 2004,2022, Phillip Island, Sandown, Winton, Mallala and The Bend SA. Class championship winner 2001,2006,2019, 2024 and second and third championship placings over numerous years. Best finish in the overall club championship was second in 2024. Served on the HTCAV committee and was Club President 2000-2002.
Proud member of the Historic Touring Car Association of Victoria for 28 years and was awarded the Ken Raper Memorial trophy in 2003 and 2023 which recognises the member who best displays the spirit of Historic Touring Car Racing.
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1963 BMC Morris Cooper S 1300 Grey/Orange
8 Adam Bressington SU Midel NSW 1963 Morris Cooper S 1290 Blue/White 11 Graeme Hill Vic 1964 Morris Cooper S 1293
12 Richard Hill Vic 1964 Morris Cooper S 1299 Green/White
38 Max McKay
66 John Doherty Garage 2325
81 Christian Jannike Allcraft Automotive
21 Garry Treloar Treloar Roses
1964 Morris Cooper S 1293 Red/White
1964 Austin Cooper S 1275
1964 Morris Cooper S 1293 Red 1301 - 1600
1963 Ford Cortina 1598 White 27 David Noakes Noakes Motorsport NSW 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 1600 Blue/White
31 Rodney Evans
1964 Ford Cortina 1552
32 Donald Knight Vic 1964 Ford Mk 1 Cortina GT 1597
41 Jerry Lenstra Jerry Lenstra
1964 Ford Mk1 Cortina GT 1550 Grey 54 Peter Olver
70 Anthony Green
1964 Lotus Ford Lotus Cortina 1594 White/Green
1964 Ford Mk1 Cortina Lotus 1594 White
89 John Harrison Kynuna NSW 1964 Ford Cortina Mk1 1598 Violet
92 Stuart Bailey Vic 1963 Ford Mk1 Cortina GT 1598 Red/Yellow
93 Luke Paterson Lara Window Shutters Vic 1964 Morris Cooper S 1330 White 121 Jeffery Vaux Vic 1964 Ford Cortina GT 1560 Yell/White/Black
127 Rob Ephgrave Adelaide Hills Panels SA 1963 Ford Cortina 1500 Blue 2001 - 2600
72 Philip Barrow Vic 1955 Holden FJ 2550 Green Group Nc 1101 - 1500
58 David Cheney SA 1965 Morris Mini 1293 Light Blue
88 Rowan Pinder Vic 1972 Datsun 1200 Coupe 1200 Orange 1501 - 2000
44 Mark Wallace
46 Graham Jarrett
65 Victor Draper
83 Paul Cruse
Vic 1970 Ford Cortina 1560 Silver/Black
SA 1971 Datsun 1600 1600 Blue
Vic 1968 Datsun 1600SSS 1600 Blue
Vic 1972 Ford Escort 1601 Orange
Paddy Kirby - VN Group A HRT Percy/Grice Tribute,
This was a log booked rally car and I purchased it as a rolling shell and we built it from the ground up, the car is now log booked as a 3D sports sedan.
I have always been interested in any form of motorsport and was always keen to get on the “other side of the fence” and participate, after a conversation with Rod Hadfield I decided to look for a suitable car and found the VN and am now having a ball racing around tracks like Winton, Mallala, Sandown and Phillip Island.
Car is great fun to drive, and the Tribute category is getting stronger all the time with a great variety of cars, it’s very popular with the fans and the cameradie between us all is fantastic.
This will be my fourth Festival of Speed and it’s a great event and very well run, I mark it on the calendar every year now.
The Blueprint: A European Automotive specialist with 36 years of experience. Originally an AMG & Mercedes Benz devotee, a move to Peter Fitzgerald’s Box Hill workshop permanently cemented his bond with Porsche.
The Fitzy Bond: Spent 2.5 years working directly with Peter, deeply valuing the personal racing stories, mentorship and quiet conversations that shared his outlook on motorsport.
Current Role & Business: Operates Di Fiore
Motorsport Services (DMS). After freelancing for various race teams starting in late 2022, he found a home with Andy Hall at Cup Car Engineering (CCE) in the Yarra Valley. Today, as Workshop Manager and Chief Mechanic, he has helped the business grow immensely, looking after a client base across Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, the Michelin Sprint Challenge, Porsche club of Victoria (PCV) monthly motorsport events and State level
Production Sports Car Racing.
Mission This Weekend: To be here at the Winton Festival of Speed for the Fitzy Cup, to pay tribute to a great race car driver and to honor the memory of a great friend and let a beautiful GT3 Cup Car stretch its legs.
The Machine: 2011 Porsche 997.2 GT3 Cup Specifications
Powered by a 3.8-Litre naturally aspirated sixcylinder boxer engine producing 450bhp at 7500 rpm.
Power is delivered through a sequential six-speed gearbox upgraded with a pneumatic Holinger paddle shift system.
Vehicle has been optioned with a Bosch Motorsport ABS system and features the original Motec VCS video system.
Pedigree: Australian-delivered chassis, run in Carrera Cup for one year only (2013) by James Bergmuller. It had only one previous owner before being acquired by Pasquale in 2022 with very few kilometres on it.
The Prep: Kept in pristine, low kilometre condition, the car has been treated to a comprehensive engine and gearbox rebuild meticulously handled by Ray Dick at Flatsix.
Ray also worked for Fitzy back in the day and currently executes all of CCE’s high end engine and gearbox work.
The car also received a complete refresh of the paint and panel work.
The Look: Wears the iconic “Porsche Intelligent Performance” livery, paying homage to the absolute pinnacle of modern Porsche endurance racing,” The 919 Hybrid”.
