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THE TASMAN REVIVAL, 2012 - ATMOSPHERE:
There was no shortage of
atmosphere at the Tasman, enhanced by the Circuit upgrades. My walks around the Pits uncovered considerable
activity, mainly the rebuilding of gearboxes in the more powerful cars and some
very delicate work on Radiator cores to improve cooling.
SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK:
The Eastern Creek Raceway was
renamed to the Sydney Motorsport Park (SMP) prior to the Tasman Revival. There
was more than a name change however, additions to the circuit allowed for
multiple track options and a significant change in the overall appearance of the
Tower and Pit Facilities all served to enhance the Meeting.
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FISHEYE VIEW
OF THE TOWER, PIT LANE, MAIN STRAIGHT AND GRANDSTAND |
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AUSTRALIAN
RACING DRIVERS CLUB LOGO ON THE TOWER |
THE UNIQUE
TOWER DESIGN |
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THE NEW NAME
FOR THE SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK MAIN STRAIGHT, HONOURING SIR JACK BRABHAM AO
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PIT WALKS - ATMOSPHERE:
Selected machinery.
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MORGAN WITH
TIMBER FRAME |
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#19: 1960
STANGUELLINI FJ (FORMULA JUNIOR - FRONT ENGINE) |
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#13: 1963
RENMAX BN-1 (FORMULA JUNIOR - REAR ENGINE - DISC BRAKES) |
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#7: 1959
ALEXIS HF1 (FORMULA JUNIOR - FRONT ENGINE) |
PIT WALKS - MY CAR OF THE MEETING:
Unquestionably it had to
be the #2: 1958 Lister Jaguar Monzapolis. Beautifully presented, powered by a
3,800cc six cylinder engine.
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AUSTRALIAN
RACING DRIVERS CLUB LOGO ON THE TOWER |
THE UNIQUE
TOWER DESIGN |
PIT WALKS - MISCELLANEOUS:
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FIN
STRAIGHTENING, TO MAXIMISE RADIATOR PERFORMANCE |
SOMEWHAT
SERIOUS? |
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INTAKES |
WIL HAGON: Marvellous
commentary, manner and background knowledge, my first appreciation of this man's
unquestionable talent was at the Castrol Six Hour Motorcycle Race Series at Amaroo Park, nothing
has changed, a thorough Gentleman, a pleasure to meet.
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WIL HAGON,
GENTLEMAN AND KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMENTATOR |
WIL HAGON,
INTERVIEWING FRANK GARDNER'S WIDOW |
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