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Club Champions 2009
Congratulations to the following:
Group C
Under 1600cc : Michael Logiudice - Gemini
1601-2000cc : Greg Keam - Escort
2001-3000cc : Carl Muller - Capri
Over 3000cc : Steve Perrot - A9X Torana
Brock Trophy: Steve Perrot
Group A
Under 1600cc : Bob Holden - Corolla
1601-3000cc : Bill Cutler - BMW
Over 3000cc : Norm Mogg - VL Commodore
Brock Trophy: Norm Mogg
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Next Race Meetings:
HRCC Morgan Park Historic QLD
24-25th July 2010
Entry forms and details available
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Shannons Classic Speed Festival
Lakeside QLD
7-8th August 2010
Entry forms and details available
here!
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» About Us |
Group C Touring Cars represent the period 1973 to 1984 and it was during this period the legends of Touring Car racing of today and the recent past forged their reputations. It was the period that strengthened the Ford vs Holden rivalry that is the basis of today’s V8 Supercars.
The demise of Group C Touring cars in 1984 marked the end of one of the most significant era's in Australian touring car history. Bathurst' 84 was promoted as "The Last of the Big Bangers", the cars were unmistakably loud in every way, from the noise, to the flared guards, large spoilers and vibrant colour schemes. Group C produced some of the most recognized cars and drivers in Australian touring car history. Names like Johnson came to prominence during the Group C era with the “rock” incident of 1980, and the Greens Tuf Falcon. The 1-2 finish of Moffat and Bond from 1977 Bathurst, and a string of Holdens Torana's and Commodores that made Brock a household name.
As well as the well known cars, there were the strange and unusual cars, The Exa turbo of Christine Gibson, The very successful Ford Capri's where names like Seton started, The black 635 BMW of Richards. The concept of a race within a race was forged with Escorts battling Celicas , Dolomites and Alfas for the glory in the under 2 Litre Category. Marques such as Audi VW Mazda and Datsun/Nissan left an indelible mark on touring car racing in this country during this period.
The cars racing are not replica's, they are the actual cars raced during 1973 to1984. Many of the cars still carry the names of sponsors and drivers now long gone from motor racing, with admission of Group C to the 5th Category in 2002 these cars find a place to race and recreate the era when flares were the “in” thing and not only for your jeans.
The Group C Touring Car Association represents this diverse group of competitors and is committed to ensuring that the category develops as an integral part of the historic scene. The association has also included in its ranks the Group A era to 1992 which, like Group C, includes some truly diverse vehicles as well as continuing the class structure. Again these cars are original vehicles and the opportunity to race in this class has saved many of them, like the Group C cars, from an ignoble end to their racing careers. Together these cars represent a bygone era and provide some of the best historic racing you will see.
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» 2010 Calendar of Events |
Mar 19 - 21st PHILLIP ISLAND VHRR HISTORICS (VIC)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Gary Collins
April 2 - 4th FOSC EASTER "The Way it Was" HISTORIC RACE MEETING
BATHURST (NSW)
Contact: Frank Binding
May 1 - 2nd HSRCA - EASTERN CREEK (NSW)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Frank Binding
Jul 24 - 25th HRCC ANNUAL HISTORIC - MORGAN PARK (QLD)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Neville Bertwistle
Sep 4 - 5th AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR MASTERS EASTERN CREEK (NSW)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Frank Binding
Nov 6 - 7th VHRR HISTORIC SANDOWN RACEWAY (VIC)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Gary Collins
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» Group C/A Photos |
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Next State Meetings are:
NSW: 12th August @ Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde.
QLD: 14th July, 7.30pm @ Fitzy's Tavern Loganholme
VIC: TBA@ Villiage Green Hotel
Contact Garry Collins for dates
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Complete the entry form below and come racing with us 
Membership Form
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