FT6 1974 New Zealand Castrol 6 Hour Race

The first New Zealand Castrol 6 Hour Production Race November 9th 1974. This short film was scanned from Super-8 footage . It is believed to be the only film footage of this race. The Castrol 6 Hour ran from 1974 to 1988.

[@thaddeuslevandoski5492]

So glad I found this. Thank you from the USA in florida.

[@Transit67F2]

very nice thanks.

[@matdebat]

Very cool, lots of 2 stroke triples

[@FrankBonessa]

This is what real racing is all about. Man and machine. No rider aids, archaic tire design and chassis that flexed like a rubber band. All still cool bikes and hope the riders are still riding. Kawi triples, Z1's, RD 350's, CB500 fours. Was that a Suzuki 500 Titan? Love it......

[@stephenholden4085]

I researched this race over 12 months and spoke to most riders still with us,story in Bike Rider magazine 2022

[@VenomRoadRacing]

That last corner caught me out 2 years ago. Going alot faster around it than you think. Another 15 feet I would've been in pit lane. Lol
Somewhere I have a photo of me sliding with an airborne bike mid barrel roll lol

[@murrayedgar4791]

Did John Boote win? Really pissed off my headmaster when he had to announce his achievement at assembly. Might have been here or a year earlier, but definitely on a Kwaka triple.

[@markfairhurst6186]

I notice kawasaki tripples and rds and a suzy twin cool thanhs