Tasman series f5000 drivers

Finally all 12 drivers entered for the final round of the 201920 sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series are regulars with no recent returnees from overseas. With the honourable exception of current and now 5time title holder, 78yearold superveteran ken smith, its the cars that remain the stars of new zealands worldleading sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series, which returns to local motor racing tracks this summer for the 17th time. May 03, 2018 arguably the highwater mark of tasman 2. The tasman series tasman cup was a series of races held annually in new zealand and australia, from 1964 to 1975. F5000 enjoyed popularity in the early 1970s in the u. Bruce allison at mallory park in 1977 in the f5000 chevron b37, the only formula. Historic f5000 cars, drivers, history, news, events, results, contacts and sponsors. Favourite to qualify quickest, win races and put his name on the 201920 tasman cup is young christchurch driver michael collins driving queenstownbased car owner alistair. All three were driving cars designed by wellingtonborn mcrae, who as well as being a talented engineer was also one of the greatest drivers of the original f5000 era. Kiwi motor cup super veteran still setting the f5000 pace. In australia and new zealand, f5000 replaced the fia intercontinental formula in the tasman series starting from 1970.

Graham mcrae born 5 march 1940 is a former racing driver from new zealand. Uk racers arrival provides twin boost for nz f5000 series. The 201718 sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series is organised and run with the support of sponsors sas autoparts, msc, nz express transport, bonneys specialised bulk transport, mobil lubricants, pacifica, avon tyres, webdesign and exide batteries. Aug 24, 20 page 1 of 3 202014 tasman cup revival series posted in the nostalgia forum. The arrival here later this month of family trio frank, judy and son michael lyons, and fellow british historic singleseater racer mark dwyer, will not only help boost sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series field numbers for the second 201920 season round at the taupo historic grand prix meeting at bruce mclaren motorsport park over the january 1819 weekend. Sas autoparts f5000 revival series 2018 standings driver.

With the change of specification for cars, and apart from chris amon, few stars or f1 international drivers competed any further in the tasman series. F5000 stalwarts kevin bartlett, howden ganley and ken smith used a visit to a very special workshop in salinas, california, during the monterey motorsport reunion, to help officially launch the 16 th annual sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series. Launch for f5000 tasman cup revival series vintage road. It all came together in a golden age of australian motor racing.

To use an arbitrary example i have used below the first tasman series race. In this web site we attempt to fully chronicle all the fa and f5000 cars from all corners of the globe. Dec 18, 2017 over the january 20th21st weekend at the second annual historic grand prix meeting at taupos bruce mclaren motorsport park, over 20 group drivers, led by fourtime sas autopartsmsc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series champion ken smith lola t332, and 201617 series champion brett willis lola t330 will be the first in the world to contest an f5000 category race in the categorys. The tasman series of races began in 1961 and was formalised in 1964 with the introduction of the tasman cup, competed for over a number of rounds in australia and new zealand. The farm was for the most part replaced by a housing estate. Consolation for 200910 msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series round one winner chris hyde was a win in the second of the weekends two six lap sprint races on sunday morning and with. The tasman series formally the tasman championship for drivers was a motor racing competition held annually from 1964 to 1975 over a series of races in new zealand and australia. Johnnie walker, warwick brown, chris amon, graham mcrae, garrie cooper and eventual winner john goss. As the f1 season expanded and the winter break shrank, the tasman series reduced in importance at the end of the 1960s and was competed by local drivers during the f5000 period of the 1970s. Best know in australia, mcrae was one of the best f5000 drivers around. Kiwi steve ross mcrae gm1 wrapped up the 201112 msc f5000 tasman cup revival series title in style with a win in the feature eight lap final at the phillip island classic motor racing meeting in australia on sunday. Formula 5000 f5000 cars, drivers, history, news, events.

This show gave a basic description of what formula 5000 was all about. Over the january 20th21st weekend at the second annual historic grand prix meeting at taupos bruce mclaren motorsport park, over 20 group drivers, led by fourtime sas autopartsmsc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series champion ken smith lola t332, and 201617 series champion brett willis lola t330 will be the first in the world to contest an f5000 category race in the categorys. The tasman series also provided drivers with an opportunity to shine, to catch the attention of team bosses when other options were slim on the ground. Mcrae drivers to the fore in f5000 at skope classic. Wins tasman series f5000, indy 500 rookie of the year, 1 f1 grand prix. As a result he has a truly remarkable collection of images of the tasman series stars, including stirling moss, graham hill, jack brabham, jochnen rindt and the local heroes. Such has been the interest in sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series past, present and indeed future, since the 14strong group of kiwi f5000 drivers arrived in northern california, however, that committee spokesman david abbott said a decision was made to bring the official announcement forward to wednesday evening ustimefriday.

Page 1 of 3 202014 tasman cup revival series posted in the nostalgia forum. New zealand f5000 tasman cup revival series lady wigram. Sam came to the tasman series with a big reputation and experience in american formula 5000, indianapolis and le mans. Kiwi steve ross mcrae gm1 wrapped up the 201112 msc f5000 tasman cup revival series title in style with a win in the feature eight lap final at the phillip island classic motor racing meeting in. Kiwi f5000 drivers first to celebrate category milestone. F5000 new zealand formula 5000 official website f5000 cars. Motor racing is dangerous, and you wonder how many were killed on track, and how many got to old age. He finished sixth in the european f5000 championship and fifth in tasman series. History of the tasman series 19641969 official website for. F5000 enjoyed popularity in the early 70s in the u. Nov 810 20 the sound mg classic manfeild feildingrnd 2.

Tasman series archives official website for the tasman. Tasman cup revival series f5000 2006 standings driver database. He won the tasman series on three occasions and the australian gp pre f1 four. So it is entirely appropriate that at the second annual taupo historic grand prix meeting this weekend, drivers contesting the third round of the sas autoparts msc f5000 tasman cup revival series will be the first in the world to actively mark the 50 th anniversary of. Smaller than usual f5000 field for season finale and thats. Consolation for 200910 msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series round one winner chris hyde was a win in the second of the weekends two six. Aug 19, 2014 early tasman series drivers who is left. So successful was this formula that it ran until the end of the decade when overseas pressures led to the introduction in australia of formula 5000 from 1970. Of the f5000 drivers, the top locals were frank matich and graham mcrae, both with mclaren m10as, and niel allen with a newer mclaren m10b. New zealand f5000 association marking 50 years of formula. Warwick farm, the tasman seriesand the cream of the worlds f1 drivers. As is ukbased series regular greg thornton march 75. Drivers, owners and crew photos programmes magazines official race. F5000 replaced the fia intercontinental formula in the tasman series.

The tasman series ran during the formula one off season in the european. The 1965 tasman series commenced the week before levin with the new zealand grand prix at pukekohe. New zealand f5000 tasman cup revival series lady wigram trophy. So it is entirely appropriate that at the second annual taupo historic grand prix meeting this weekend, drivers contesting the third round of the sas autoparts msc f5000 tasman cup revival series will be the first in the world to actively mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic stockblock v8 singleseater category. In 1970, mcrae had a wide schedule of races in different competitions, driving mostly a mclaren m10b chevrolet in f5000spec championships.

Formula 5000 or f5000 was an open wheel, single seater autoracing formula that ran in different series in various regions around the world from 1968 to 1982. The 201718 sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series is organised and run with the support of sponsors sas autoparts, msc, nz express transport, bonneys specialised bulk transport. The tasman series formally the tasman championship for drivers was a motor racing. The tasman series was a motor racing competition held annually from 1964 to 1975 over a series of races in new zealand and australia. The recent death of jack brabham has caused me to think about how many of our heroes from when we were younger are still with us. There will also be interest in how the man behind series sponsor sas autoparts, david banks, goes in his now completely rebuilt and reliveried in the 1975 interstate colours of original driver jon woodner talon mr1. New zealand f5000 tasman cup revival hampton downs. Prepared by fast company of behalf of the new zealand formula 5000 association. Meanwhile, a british f5000 series was launched in 1969 and the south. Mar 14, 2015 1966 was the first of what may be considered the glory years for the tasman formula with works participation from formula 1 teams dominating the series until 1970 when the european formula one teams stayed away. They could even try to lure in some big names just like the tasman series did back in the mid to late 60s.

With the honourable exception of current and now fivetime title holder, 78yearold superveteran ken smith, its the cars that remain the stars of new zealands worldleading sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series, which returns to local motor racing tracks this summer for the 17th time. Tasman cup revival series f5000 2006 standings championship points standings for the tasman cup revival series f5000 2006. From england came alan rollinson, one of the name drivers of british and european formula 5000 racing, along with his 24 year old cousin, and relative new comer, steve thompson. The us formula 5000 series was replaced by single seat canam for 1977, giving good work to sportscarbodied lola t330t332 cars right up to 1986.

Jim clark won the 1965 tasman series with a lotus 32b, the tasman series variant of the formula two lotus 32, with a 2. It was originally intended as a lowcost series aimed at openwheel racing cars that no longer fit into any particular formula. It was named after the tasman sea which lies between the two countries. It will take time, so please help us by contributing any additional information. In 1970, mcrae had a wide schedule of races in different competitions, driving mostly a mclaren m10b chevrolet in f5000 spec championships. There was a fairytale finish to the final msc new zealand f5000 tasman cup revival series race at the inaugural festival of new zealand motor racing at. Sas autoparts f5000 revival series 2018 standings championship points standings for the sas autoparts f5000 revival series 2018. Older f5000 cars continued to be used in the british sprint championship.

Amon was racing in f5000 in the tasman series and he recommended warwick to frank williams as a stand in for him at watkins glen. To use an arbitrary example i have used below the first tasman series race at sydneys. F5000 cars continued to be used, but were no longer competitive against their 3. However, there were many quality international f5000formula a drivers who did compete including those from. Formula 5000 or f5000 was an autoracing series that ran in the various countries. The races were held in january through to late februaryearly march, during the f1 off season, taking advantage of winter in the northern hemisphere to attract many top drivers to summer in the south. Mcrae also made two starts in formula 1 nonchampionship races with mclaren f5000 spec car. Thats certainly the feedback we get, says nz f5000 association committee member and spokesperson glenn richards, ownerdriver of the. Aug 23, 2018 perhaps they would be better off running the series in the offseason starting lateoctober for a revival of the gold coast indy and finishing at the adelaide 500, do some races in nz and treat it as a modern day tasman series. Jan 2416 2014 nzfmr ferrari festival 2 hampton downs nth waikatornd 4. The tasman cup was initially a healthy winter series held jointly by the australian and new zealand motorsport authorities during the 1960s.