Group A racing was the best, there was real variety in the racing. Overtaking was a regular occurance, not a rarity as it is now. The cars were production based so the 'average' guy on the street could identify with them. We need to return to the simplicity of those days.
The first ever race in 1987 had a one way bridge on the circuit. I remember the FIA official refusing a permit and everyone had to take out local club licenses to run. They tore em up at the end of the day. Robbie Francevic won in his Volvo but as there was no proper race scoring we (TVNZ) made it up. John Morton and Frank Synter actually won as they were a lap ahead of Francevic but it made good telly..
You wouldnt be allowed to do this today! Look at the lack of protection for the crowds! And the lack of fire suits for Marshalls, not to mention the HUGE lack of fencing along the peir! This was the day!, but its just amazing to see footage of it! We were all SO relaxed back then with everything! Just AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting, give us more!
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Holden308 1 year ago
Group A racing was the best, there was real variety in the racing. Overtaking was a regular occurance, not a rarity as it is now. The cars were production based so the 'average' guy on the street could identify with them. We need to return to the simplicity of those days.
mallrat2007 3 years ago 6
Woah! i remember being there. i havnt seen this race in years :D
BoneBullet 3 years ago
The first ever race in 1987 had a one way bridge on the circuit. I remember the FIA official refusing a permit and everyone had to take out local club licenses to run. They tore em up at the end of the day. Robbie Francevic won in his Volvo but as there was no proper race scoring we (TVNZ) made it up. John Morton and Frank Synter actually won as they were a lap ahead of Francevic but it made good telly..
pcartv 3 years ago
does anyone no were i can get i copy of this like maybe a torrent
chickensgocluck12345 4 years ago
Group A,the best racing ever ,before things turned gay with all the safety and only two makes of cars.
spadgm 4 years ago
Great video!!!
Love to see Group.A racing.
Thank you so much for shareing these videos!!
Personaly I want to see Group.A racing CelicaSupra MkII in little more high-res video:)
Any way, your videos rocks!
MeteoriteRosso 4 years ago
very nice!!
bjs9 5 years ago
aaah no safety here...just like the black speedway tracks here in NZ...no fence...no roll cage...nothing in the way of safety
Ministock85h 5 years ago
You wouldnt be allowed to do this today! Look at the lack of protection for the crowds! And the lack of fire suits for Marshalls, not to mention the HUGE lack of fencing along the peir! This was the day!, but its just amazing to see footage of it! We were all SO relaxed back then with everything! Just AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting, give us more!
collingwoodfan 5 years ago