Love the way these early group A cars slide in and out of nearly every corner. The variety of makes and models during the group A and C periods was great. Still miss it.
Probably the closest the Dickie Johnson Group A Stang ever get to win a round of ATCC. That black bimmer, despite not as powerful as the little green Ford, just goes like a real race car. Unbelievable. Not to mention Gentleman Jum is a bloody good driver... he sure knew how to drive a BMW!!! Great video. Cheers.
This was the race that was pretty much the last straw for Larry Perkins at the HDT. Perkins' contract with the team as race team manager and chief engineer said that he had final say as to what actually went onto the race cars. After this race he opened the bonnet of the #7 Commodore and found something he really didn't like.....an Energy Polarizer. Apparently Perkins blew his stack over it and had a big barney with Brock over it and it was only a week or two after this race that Larry left the HDT.
An interesting story Holden308, LP has a great channel on here with his son, I’m sure you already knew that, he is a brilliant engineer and he was a great asset to the GMH family over the years
Love the way these early group A cars slide in and out of nearly every corner. The variety of makes and models during the group A and C periods was great. Still miss it.
Jim Richards, such a lovely bloke. I met him once such a gentleman. The BMW is gorgeous.
Probably the closest the Dickie Johnson Group A Stang ever get to win a round of ATCC. That black bimmer, despite not as powerful as the little green Ford, just goes like a real race car. Unbelievable. Not to mention Gentleman Jum is a bloody good driver... he sure knew how to drive a BMW!!! Great video. Cheers.
STAGGERING. Dick was cracking jokes while chasing tail in the middle of the race... holy SHIT that is amazing...
What an awesome race, this was the best era in Australian Motorsport
This was first year of Channel 7's coverage of the ATCC in 1985 after the ATCC had spent a quarter of a century on the ABC from 1960-1984.
good to see different makes of cars racing, makes interesting comparison how they ride into and out of corners.
amazing race and driving
Such a smooth driver in such a beautiful car.
Yep, best looking touring car EVER!
The biggest BMW 635 engine was a 3.5L straight six.
The v8 mustang got its butt kicked by a real race car and a better driver.
Even 31 years later I still can't figure out how Jim Keogh was classed as a rookie when he had been racing touring cars since the 70's.
3:04 silky smooth pass
This was the race that was pretty much the last straw for Larry Perkins at the HDT. Perkins' contract with the team as race team manager and chief engineer said that he had final say as to what actually went onto the race cars. After this race he opened the bonnet of the #7 Commodore and found something he really didn't like.....an Energy Polarizer. Apparently Perkins blew his stack over it and had a big barney with Brock over it and it was only a week or two after this race that Larry left the HDT.
An interesting story Holden308, LP has a great channel on here with his son, I’m sure you already knew that, he is a brilliant engineer and he was a great asset to the GMH family over the years