FORMULA JUNIOR HISTORIC
RACING ASSOCIATION
4 Wool Road
Wimbledon London
SW20 0HW
Tel: 020 8946 1730
Fax: 020 8946 2367
Website: www.formulajunior.com
E-mail: rabagliati@blueyonder.co.uk
FORMULA JUNIOR NEWSLETTER
Newsletter #121
July 2006
Silverstone Classic
We had a splendid entry of over 60 FJcars. With places for only 44 cars on the FJ grid and 8 reserves to practice,
HGPCA came to the rescue to help fill their grids , so 16 FJs are doing battle with the pre 61 or pre 66 F1s., and
have two races each. Lotus 27s were, however, not encouraged …!!. Those kindly opting to transfer have no further
dues to pay beyond the FJ entry fee – those racing with HGPCA as well as FJ need pay an extra £225 to FJHRA if
HGPCA members , or £325 if not. Entry lists attached. “H” on the FJ entry list indicates a transfer to HGPCA
FJHRA have purchased 3 tables [ 30 places] as indicated in the entry forms for the formal DJDinner/Dance at “the
Farm” on Saturday night. Menu attached. The price is outrageous, but all those who indicated acceptance are asked
to come anyway, and just pay FJHRA what you can afford/ think realistic ,; FJ enjoys a good party, and we will be
there dancing till 1 am- remember Hockenheim – we will see them all out….
Andrew and Sue Spence are coming – give them a great welcome , but also Andrew will need a motorhome to have a
rest from time to time, so lets make sure we take care of him. We managed to get them passes in the end –
Silverstone have been holding on to them like clams
There is a photo shoot at Silverstone on Thursday evening at 5pm – Steve Smith[Cooper T59], Dave Abbott with
Crispian’s Elva 100, and W Ian Robinson, making a welcome reappearance with the Autosud, will represent FJ. It
was supposed to be at County Hall, but was cancelled at a moment’s notice , which was a pity, as the Alexis was
specially brought back to London from Spa, only for no avail
Just to let you know that if FJHRA members order their tickets through the CSCC they
are discounted down to £7.50 per day, (MIN PURCHASE OF 2 NO.)
Quote the discount code "CLACSC" and use the tel no. you have : 08704 558260
The Classic Sports Car Club has a stand at the show, and welcomes anyone who would
like to join us with their picnics on any of the days
Sarah Hutchison
Chairman, Classic Sports Car Club
There is also an HISTORIC LOTUS REGISTER stand which Lotus FJ drivers are
encouraged to visit. Duncan is the new HLR Registrar for the Lotus FJs
FJ and FIA European Historic H/C Champ- Italian rounds- UPDATE
For the second year, there are two FJ classes [ front and rear engine] in the Championship – these
are fabulous hills – many miles long , unlike the UK variety, and a great sporting atmosphere, as well
as providing the chance to collect an FIA Trophy next February in Porto. Here are the contact details
I talked to series coordinator, Stan Minarik, at Spa last weekend. He assured me that the information
coming from Italy and CSAI is NOT correct. For the FIA Hill-climbs, single seaters ARE permitted, and
indeed FIVE Skoda engined cars ran in the last Italian round
So the remaining Italian dates are
3.9. - Monte Campione (I)
tel. +39 030 26 80 695
fax +39 030 35 82 933
10.9. - Pedavena (I)
e-mail: info@pedavenacrocedaune.org
tel. +39 0439 310 155
1.10. - Coppa del Chianti (I)
e-mail: info@chianticup.it
tel. + 39 0577 328 092
Regulations are on FIA webside.
Cooper 60th Aniversary at Prescott – Sunday 23rd July 2006
Cooper Car Club CEO Richard Neale has produced a fantastic array of Coopers – particularly
500s, 1100s and Formula Juniors for this Sunday’s anniversary event
This is a meeting NOT to be missed – so much that Cooper 500 exponent, Richard Baker ,
from RSA is flying over just for the weekend !!
Richard’s address is
Bryn Ymenyn Bach,
Butter Hill,
St.Ishmael's
Pembs
Wales
SA62 3 SR Telephone 01646 636802
E mail currently u/s due to lightning strike !!
FJHRA Front Engined Series
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Next round takes place on Sunday , 23rd July at VSCC Mallory Park,[ final entry list attached
– the VSCC were pleased with our late efforts to double the grid ] with the final round at
Angouleme on 16/17 September. Please get those Angouleme entries in as soon as possible [
for 500s and Formula Juniors – two separate races ] to ensure your place on the 14 car grids [
+ 2 reserves] and to guarantee to the Organisers that we will fill two Plateaux
Accomodation at Angouleme is difficult , and Nick Brimblecombe of Grand Touring
Charente will help you sort this out
Nicholas Brimblecombe
T +33 545 35 39 43
M +33 674 87 65 60
Em nicholas.brimblecombe@wanadoo.fr
Website www.gtcharente.fr
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix 4/5th and 6th August
Back again after two years, this wonderful street race around the centre of Copenhagen is a
must for Formula Junior and 500s, who are the FEATURE race
There is still room for late entries PLEASE CONTACT Olle IMMEDIATELY if you plan to go
Ole Markussen
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix
Heilmannsvej 22
4230 Skælskør
Tlf: +45 4353 5730
Fax: +45 4353 5733
Mob: +45 2331 8630
FIA Lurani Trophy
Nurburgring “Oldtimer” GP 12/13 August and Mantorp Park [ Sweden] 19/20 August
The ideal summer holidays – Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Eifel mountains , and then head
north to Sweden for Mantorp Park, returning by ferry from Gothenberg or Esberg
OR enjoy Copenhagen , its racing and its history , and spend a fortnight in Scandanavia , taking in
Mantorp Park on your return
Mantorp Park entry form attached again. More entries wanted. Full timetable and hotel listing is on
www.fia-historic-racing.com
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PHOENIX PARK - 13/14 August 2006
John Porter writes
last night, I was persuaded to enter the historic race at the "Phoenix
Park" on aug. 13th and 14th here in Dublin. Any chance of a bit of 500
support? John drives an amazingly original JP 500, buit in Scotland
The race is open to FJ and 500s . FJ raced thee three years ago and it
really is the most AWESOME track and eent – Deer stop[ed the racing for a
while , when we were there – No Leprechauns , at least -- but we do hear
that Robin Rhodes, has just had the [ real]Leprechaun -j.a.p. 500
completely restored at great expense. We look forward another Historic 500
to join the Comet and the Trimax on the 500 grids next year
FIA Lurani Trophy
For information - This is the response from FJHRE to the FIA
FORMULA JUNIOR HISTORIC RACING EUROPE
4 Wool Road
Wimbledon
London SW20 OHW
T:020 8946 1730
F: 020 8946 2367
email: formulajunior@rabagliati.com
17 July 2006
Dear Pierre de Coninck
2007 FIA HISTORIC FORMULA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
I acknowledge receipt of your letter of 7 July, as requested.
Whilst I note what you say, there are clearly a number of points that your letter raises.
1.
I fear that if the FIA Motorsport World Council did decide, as you state, then
they were clearly not informed, or ill-informed as to the integrated administration
of Historic Formula Junior, and of the history of the appointment of FJHRE as
the first series organiser to be approved by the FIA HMSC to run its own FIA
Championship. It is also disappointing that you should be writing in such terms
without any previous consultation with myself as coordinator, the drivers or the
teams
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2.
3.
You state that the World Council resolved that “those last remaining”FIA
[Historic] Championships will in future be administered directly by FIA”, but
this statement is not true. I understand that the FIA TGP Championship which,
like the FIA Lurani Trophy, is for original and authentic Formula cars, will
continue to be run by its own organisation. So, please, why has Historic Formula
Junior been selected and not TGP, when I understand from the Chairman and
members of the FIA Historic Motorsport Commission that the Commission is
perfectly satisfied with the current administration of the FIA Lurani Trophy, and
indeed it was only in 2001 that the FIA presented a special ‘FIA Lurani Trophy’
to myself for “The excellent organisation of the FIA Lurani Trophy” and in 2004
I received on behalf of the FIA Lurani Trophy/FJHRA the International
Motorsports Award for the Championship of the Year 2003
“.
Whilst I understand that the FIA and the organisers of the FIA Historic
Championship for Touring and GT cars have had difficulties in their relationship,
no such difficulties have arisen with the FIA Lurani Trophy. Indeed, whilst I can
understand the similarity between the Touring and GT Championships which are
for FIA regulation cars, whether original or otherwise, there is a considerable
difference in ethos from Historic Formula Junior, which is for original cars in
original specification, and FIA passport replica cars are not permitted. This clear
positioning, which is an identical ethos to that of TGP, has meant that FIA
passport replica Formula Junior cars do not exist, to the betterment of all
involved in Historic Formula Junior.
4.
You say that the decision by the FIA to run all its own FIA Championships will
be for the benefit of the competitors. I do not think this statement can be
substantiated. At the FIA Lurani Trophy race at Spa-Francorchamps this
weekend , all 42 Lurani competitors present expressed their unanimous
disapproval of the FIA proposals for the future administration of a FIA Formula
Junior Championship . Almost without exception I can say that all participants in
the FIA Lurani Trophy are satisfied with the administration and efforts of FJHRE
in completing a calendar of events each year in an era where there is ever
increasing reluctance by Historic Racing organisers to put on FIA Championship
events. Perhaps the financial power of the FIA will be able to change this, in
providing the necessary grids, without increasing the costs and bureaucracy for
the competitors and, if so, I and all other participants would welcome this.
Somehow, however, I find it difficult to believe that this will happen, with a paid
secretariat replacing the present structure.
5.
You anticipate a future request to forward files and archives to the FIA. There
are no such items belonging to the FIA. In its 12 years of existence, FJHRE as
organiser of the FIA Lurani Trophy has received not one penny of support from
the FIA to date, save and except the cost of the annual trophies. All archive
material relating to the history of Formula Junior belongs either to myself,
personally, the Formula One Register, FJHRE or FJHRA; all computer records
similarly . Such data is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998 and /or
copyright and it would be an offence under the Data Protection Act to
disseminate such information or individual parts of it without authority.
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6.
At the present time FJHRE has a carried forward accumulated loss on the running
of the FIA Lurani Trophy Championship rounds. This loss has to date been
covered by loans from me personally. I presume that in taking over the
administration of the FIA Historic Formula Junior Championships, the FIA will
take over the deficit and repay to me the amount of the loans outstanding as at
the season end after the last round, and audited statements have been produced. I
shall be pleased if you will confirm. Plans had been formulated, in the event of a
2007 Championship, to stem the loss, and recover the deficit in time – clearly this
will not longer be possible, and the transfer to FIA would otherwise, but for the
transfer of such deficit, cause me severe personal financial loss, which could not
be acceptable.
7.
The title of the ‘Lurani Trophy’ was granted in 1995 by the Lurani family to
FJHRE for their use in connection with the Historic Formula Championship
which they were authorised to run by the FIA. It does not belong to the FIA nor
is there any authority for the FIA to use this title except in relation to a
championship run by FJHRE.
8.
Once the secretariat that is to be established to run the 2007 Historic Formula
Junior Championship is in place, I should be pleased to receive the names and
contact details. Provided there are no significant changes from the current rules,
for the 2007 Championship and, in particular, that FIA passport replicas are not
permitted to run in that Championship, then FJHRA will be pleased to give the
FIA tacit support in relation to the 2007 Championship, and to forward details to
all its members, requesting them to contact FIA to register their interest and for
further information regarding the 2007 Championship. If, however, FIA passport
replicas were to be permitted in future FIA Formula Junior Championships, then
it would no longer be Historic Formula Junior, and of no interest to FJHRA or its
members.
9.
No calendar plans have yet been formulated for a 2007 Historic Formula
Championship, except preliminary discussions with the organisers of an Historic
Festival in Brno, CZ for such an event. The contact is Mr Steve Lydon and his email is maison.tournesol@wanadoo.fr. In previous years it has proved
increasingly difficult to organise such a calendar, and each race is arranged on an
ad hoc basis. No doubt the FIA plan to coordinate this Championship’s dates
with the other Championships in the future.
I hope you will find this information helpful.
Yours sincerely
DUNCAN C P RABAGLIATI
Although I am quite pragmatic about it , as I feel it would be as well for all to see how the FIA would
run an Historic FJ Championship, all 42 FJ drivers at Spa were unanimous against the proposal , and I
suggested thatpersonal letters to the FIA in Geneva , expressing individual views, would be important
to enable the FIA to understand the weight of opinion .. !!
Alan Putt has added some historical background
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Dear Duncan
I read of the change in administration of FIA Championship events initially in the minutes of the
Monaco meeting of the FIA HMSC. I was surprised then and having read the resulting letter I am
appalled.
.
You may not know this but I was responsible for prompting the then Historic Commission into
"privatising" the FIA Championships. I wrote a paper which outlined the idea and it was adopted.
As it stood in the early 'nineties; the two FIA Historic Championships were run with almost no help
from Paris. Results were never available at intermediate rounds and the final results were not always
published. To claim that the organisers have run the series with assistance from the FIA is a travesty;
the organisers have run the series with little or no help from the FIA.
It might be worth bringing the matter to the attention of John Hughes whose Working Group is
supposed to be looking at various aspects of historic motor sport and I think that the status of those
organising events on behalf of the FIA, who have done so very successfully for the last ten or twelve
years, should be preserved.
Any help you need in this ,let me know.
Alan
MONACO 2006 photographs
US FJ Coordinator, Chris Locke writes I'm sure the San Francisco-based photographer -- my friend
Allan Rosenberg -- has some good images of the Formula Junior race. He was covering Monaco for
Road & Track magazine, and can be contacted at allan@allanrosenberg.com should you be
interested.
SPA Lurani 2006 photographs
Adrian Seal was photographing at Spa last weekend
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ELVA FJ on TV
Steve Russell writes
You may interested to know that I have just been advised that my Elva rebuild has been
selected to be filmed for Mark Evans’ (A Car is Reborn fame) new TV series.
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This will involve following the rebuild as well as filming one of the events she eventually
gets to race in once built.
Still aiming to have her complete by end of season to test
VINTAGE RACECAR JOURNAL - Formula Junior Article – April 2006
There was excellent coverage of Formula Junior in that issue , so do try and get your back
issue , or take out a sub, not least to read Mike Lawrence’s monthly column – he hasn’t
recounted driving 21 miles in the Alexis GT with the hand brake full on – yet !!
Editor, Casey Annis wrote
Just wanted to touch to mention of our April issue, which included not only a major cover
story on the rare Australian Jolus F.Jr., but we also had columns and features espousing the
significance of the FJHRA, yourself, and the American efforts here by Marc Nichols and
friends to get Juniors more respect and events!
Anyway, historically we have devoted more pages per year to Junior history and events than I
think anyone, but we can always use any help that we can get in spreading the word about
VRJ. Perhaps you could spread the word to your members that we would offer them an
extension of our Stoneleigh sub offer of £20 for 12 monthly issues of VRJ? Subs and inquiries
can be directed to Ed McDonough at edmcd@btopenworld.com, 9 Green Lane, Wootton,
Northants, NN4 6LH, (0) 1604 766645. Let me know your thoughts.
All the best,
Casey
________________________
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Publisher/Editor
Parabolica Publishing, LLC
•Vintage Racecar Journal
•Alfa Owner
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Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-8676
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Take a mini-break to Europe this year
Possibly a longer but more accurate title would be "Why should I encourage my other half to enter at
least one round of the Lurani Trophy and take me along too?"
It does not matter whether your knowledge of cars is limited to "that one is yellow" or you have just
completed a "nut & bolt" rebuild, you will enjoy a trip to mainland Europe with the Lurani gang. The
Lurani is trully international and if the extent of your ability in a foreign language is limited to Hello and
Thank You do not be put off. Everyone makes an effort to communicate, socialise and help where
necessary be it mechanical, medical, shopping or something obscure, such as........well use or
imagination!
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Many of the rounds have entertainment provided, see the Hockenheim report on the FJ web page,
and if not we improvise. Many of us prefer to stay at the circuit in a motorhome to really get into the
spirit of things - but those who prefer the comforts of a hotel will not feel left out. There is always a hot
drink and welcome from the members with facilities at the circuit.
Do not forget the benefits of cheaper fuel, alcohol and the deli counter, and dare I say tobacco
products, to offset the extra cost involved. For the driver the advantages are that the racing is usually
over three days, which include a qualifying session of 25-30 minutes plus two races of twenty-five
minutes. Also the experience of racing at a different circuit which often is included in the Formula One
championship, for example Nurburgring, Hockenheim, Spa and Estoril.
So come on, check those diaries and join the party!
JIll Carter May 2006
Travel to the Continent
Brian Edwards writes
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I am off to France on our family holiday next month and have found a particularly good travel company
who has offered me an excellent rate for the Dover to Calais crossing. To take my motorhome and
trailer with a Cinquecento on it (10 meters overall) they have quoted me £156 return, which was some
£78 less than the next best quote. I don't know how your members generally fair, but it may be useful
to them. The company is (Attention of Zoe) Alternative Promotions. "Connemara", Old Banwell Road.
Locking. Weston-Super-Mare. Somerset. BS24 8BT. Telephone - 01934 824138. e-mail
altpromotravel@aol.com They specialise in people competing on the continent.
Disconnected Jottings
Steve Russell wrote -- I am currently reading a book by Count Lurani detailing his racing
exploits in the late 20’s early 30’s and there is a ‘Rabagliati’ racing (and I think killed in
an accident [ No, only his mechanic was killed, Uncle Euan had a metal plate in his head
for the rest of his life Ed.]) at Brooklands! I am sure you will have known about this but it
is just not a common name so it caught my eye.
NEUTRITE – our sponsor at Monaco and Misano
The sponsor is: Euroiset Italia SpA
They are based in Rome
They manufacture a product called “Neutrite S7” which is a powder which can be spread on sulphuric
acid spills (from batteries) and neutralizes the acid, preventing corrosion, gas etc.
The sponsor is dead keen on cars and used to do offshore power boat racing.
Thank you , Marcus Mussa , for organising this. They plan to sponsor again at Monza, 2007
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RENAULT GEARBOX's FOR FJ's
I can confirm that Charlie Smith is working on a box for me incorporating 'Hewland Gears'. We have a
set of gears installed in a case, but have stopped work for the time being to enable us to give more
thought to the design of the gear selector rods and forks which need modifying from the standard
Renault.
The failure of my box at Monaco was due to two Factors:
1) An incorrectly machined bottom gear. The bevel on the leading edge of the teeth had been
incorrectly machined, which caused the leading edge of the teeth to brake down and wear off.
2) The Limited contact of the layshaft gear when engaged. (Applies to both Standard and Lotus
Gears)
The combination of these two factors produced excessive pressure on the contact area resulting in
failure. To recifty this we can move the bottom gear on the lay shaft forward to produce a deeper
engagement, and make sure that the bevel on the front face of the gear is correctly machined. I would
point out that this was my first gearbox failure since restoring the car in 2003.
By going over to the 'Hewland Gears' and making sure that the machining, material selection and heat
treatment of all the components is done correctly, we should eliminate the current problems and have
a reliable gearbox. I will keep you posted of developments.
Regards - Richard Utley
Rudi de Waldkirch
Ex FJ period racer , Ken Lyon , adds a sad note
Dear Duncan,
In reading your Newsletter 114 I read in one paragraph of the BARC Yorkshire Centre annual 1960's
reunion report a small mention about a Swiss driver coming off at the corner before Lodge and
succumbing to serious injuries. As I knew that driver quite well I felt compelled to fill in a bit about the
man.
I attach a photo showing this very man spinning at Old Hall corner at Oulton Park in July of 1960. His
name was Rudi de Waldkirch and his car for 1960 was a Lotus 17. I n 1961 he purchased a Lotus18
Junior and was doing reasonably well till Oulton. I knew Rudi from his 1100 sports car days and sort of
lost contact when he began racing the junior. Without doubt he was one of the nicest guys I ever met.
He usually had two or three Swiss friends helping him along with his very pretty and pleasant sister. In
retrospect, I suppose all the increased safety stuff since that time would have kept some of these nice
guys around. Ofcourse, it was a sort of macho thing to fly in the face of the very real dangers of that
era. In any case, I have fond memories of Rudi de Waldkirch.
All the best,
Ken lyon
News of Robert Roguszchak
Brian Edwards writes
I have some rather good news from Robert who is now back at work full time as part of his therapy
and driving again. He still requires regular visits to the therapist, but is progressing remarkably well,
which is great to know. He has some difficulty with his English and his e-mails and letters take some
deciphering, but we contact each other regularly in order to hopefully improve his spelling problems
and pronunciation..
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Robert would like to come over to the Revival Meeting this year and I would love to return his kindness
for introducing me to the FJHRA and re-introducing me to car racing. He felt terrible when his parents
sold the Stanguellini, but realised that he would never race it again, It doesn't however lessen his love
and feelings for the sport.
500ccF3 racing – exciting plans for 2007
Our new 500OA Chairman , Nigel Challis, and new Competition secretary, ex GP motorcyclist, Gordon
Russell, have made contact with Jeff Carter at Motion Works Ltd, who look after PR for SRO
(Stephane Ratel).
He was extremely receptive to a proposal for a race by the 500 OA, to be held at one of the F3
rounds
It was suggested that FJHRA may also wish to arrange a Formula Junior
race as well to demonstrate the subsequent chronological progression of
cars
Formula Junior at Zandvoort
There may be a chance to race your FJ at at the Kwik-Fit GP
Classic on 9-10 September at Zandvoort
Malcolm and Angela Cook have been contacted by Machiel Kalf,
[machielkalf@hetnet.nl] from the Morgan Club, in Holland. It was Machiel
who organised the Chris Lawrence day at Goodwood.
The above race meeting is being organised by HARC [ contact
Robin@Setzpfand.nl [mailto:Robin@Setzpfand.nl]]and we are informed it
includes a Formula Ford race, in which it may be possible to enter a FJ,
HARC are the organiser of the event but this specific race is organised
>by Classic Formula Ford Competition in Germany/Luxembourg. To discuss
>your entry to this race please check the regulations on their website
>http://www.cffc.de and get in touch with the co-ordinator Harald Kuhn.
>
The program for the 9 and 10th of September also includes:
- Morgan Challenge Race
- MG cars, supplementend by the famous Morgan +4's from the old days.
- Touring cars races for the Dutch Championship
- Formula 1 cars from the past
It was suggested that we might organise a separate FJ race , but the date
clashes with the penultimate UK Championship round at Brands Hatch
So we plan to try for a race for FJs in 2007
Formula Junior at Brno, Czechslovakia, 2007
Our old friend , and ex HSCC CEO Steve Lydon, now resident in France is planning a big Historic
race meeting there next year . He writes
Subject: Brno
Dear Duncan
I have received an email from my colleague Marcela in the Czech Republic, regarding a proposed
date for an Historic Festival at Brno.
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The date she suggests is 7 - 10 June 2007, & we would be very keen to include the Lurani series in
the programme.
Please let me know your thoughts on this.
Kind regards Steve
Early days yet, but we have marked the date on the outline 2007 FJHRA calendar
Latest News from Aintree
Consultation - Aintree Redevelopment Update
Isn't it a pity that English Heritage took the view that the Aintree Grand Prix circuit did not
have sufficient historical significance to merit listing?
However, to ally any rumours, that " recent demolition work has destroyed much of the old
layout", it is only part of Tatts Corner that has been demolished to accommodate the
Spectators terraces (for a mere 2 800 people) of the 2 new grandstands.
The rest of the circuit remains as it was for the Festival of Motorsport in November 2004 (yes,
complete with the potholes created at Waterway Corner!)
There is however a real chance of future use as Charles Barnett, M.D. at Aintree Racecourse
has confirmed in writing to Andy Wallis, Planning Director of Sefton Council, that the track
at Tatts will be reinstated, slightly infield of the original position.
Following this, I have today received a copy of a letter sent, at my suggestion, from my M.P.,
Peter Kilfoyle, to Charles Barnett, inviting him to attend a meeting to discuss the
reinstatement of Tatts Corner.
I would therefore invite any comments or recommendations that any of you may wish to be
included in any proposed meeting as, so far, there has been no consultation by the Aintree
management with any potential users of the Grand Prix circuit, either prior to or following the
Planning decision, so we need to ensure that any reinstatement work undertaken at Tatts
meets future requirements I.e. Width, type of surface, and any other reasonable
considerations.
I can also confirm that the Club is still considering further matters in relation to the Planning
Application that gave rise to the demolition of most of the original track at the famous Tatts
Corner.
Please feel free to email me:
mja@aintree.org
Tel: 0151 525 5060
Michael Ashcroft
Chairman and Director, Aintree Circuit Club
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USA Historic racing licences
Chris Locke writes
Applications for an FIA license are handled by SCCA in the U.S. You should contact Janet
Farwell at SCCA Licensing in Colorado, tel. (800)
770-2055 or (303) 730-8100.
You will probably need to apply for an SCCA Vintage license (if you don't have one already)
to be eligible for issuance of an FIA Historic license, but the process should be very
straightforward if you can provide a few years of vintage racing history in the application.
NEW ZEALAND FJ NEWS – from Ian Garmey
A wrap-up following our season ending on 14 May - yes, another wet one. One wonders what
TACCOC have to do to get a dry race meeting, the Historic Racing Club's events this season have all
been held in glorious sunshine !
On to the more positive aspects of the day. We did it, we had our largest Formula Junior entry ever,
eight cars - and eight cars started and finished the one 12-lap race we did manage to get.
Craig Abbott unveiled the New Zealand Formula Junior Register's new logo much to everyone's
delight. Please see the attachment. Many thanks to Craig and his team at Republik Communications
for a thoroughly professional effort.
Condolences to Wayne and Bruce Carter. First proper run in the beautifully restored Cooper T76 and
Wayne had to find the biggest and muddiest puddle exiting Railway. A team effort soon had the car
looking magnificent again, though the same couldn't be said for Wayne !
Some more very positive news ... Wayne Rodgers has purchased the Lynx-Ford which has been
talked about for the past few weeks. It is chassis number 115 and is apparently the last Formula
Junior built by Lynx, it was run for Peter Williamson as a works entry by Lynx Engineering. The
project is essentially complete but requires finishing. Wayne reports that a huge history dossier
comes with the car. This is a 1962 rear-engined disc braked car which will keep John Rapley's
Brabham company. A very welcome addition to our grids. As an aside, this will be the ninth
rear engine car to go on the grid which will even up the score to the nine front engine cars.
Season's end points scoring is as follows :
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1-litre Formula Three - Brabham-Ford BT9, Allan Woolf, 100; Cooper-BMC T76, Wayne
Carter, 14.
Rear-engined disc brake Formula Junior - Brabham-Ford BT2, John Rapley, 112.
Rear-engined drum brake Formula Junior - Cooper-BMC T56, Wayne Rodgers and Ian
Garmey, 110; Gemini-Ford Mk3a, Jim Barclay, 86; Cooper-Imp, Colin Waite, 44; Lotus-Ford
18, Craig Abbott, 22; Lotus-Ford 18, John Holmes, 12.
Front-engined Formula Junior - Taraschi-Fiat, Roger Herrick, 158; Emeryson-BMC, Nigel
Russell, 120; Elva-BMC 100, Rob Williams, 47.
Rather than have a winner for each class it was decided that the highest points scorer should take the
overall championship, that went to Roger Herrick's Taraschi. Congratulations Roger !
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Some mindless statistics - 12 different cars driven by 13 drivers scored a total of 825 points.
Until 16 and 17 September when it will be time to start again ...
Ian Garmey
LOLA Mk2 History and MORE NZ news
I have been communicating with David Pratley recently as we try and narrow
down the identity of the Fitzwilliam cars. Through a bit of deduction based
on a series of photos that we have gathered, we have come to the conclusion
that my car (BRJ1) had the red nose band, BRJ2 the blue nose band and BRJ3
the yellow nose band. It appears that BRJ3 was sold to the Cambridge Team
around August 1960 and eventually came to NZ in late 1961 via Phil Kerr to
local driver John Histed. John has provided me with lots of period photos
and documentation from when he owned the car (1961 to 1963) plus his supply
of spare parts which he had kept for over 40 years. Fitzwilliam the got a
new BRJ3 but for two races in the 1960 series Fitzwilliam only entered two
cars (BRJ1 and 2) until the new one surfaced.
Anyway, from tracking down the nose band colours I think I can determine
who drove what car in at least some of the 1960 races. It looks like mine
was driven by John Whitmore and Michael May (and probably others).
It looks as though the frontal damage to the chassis I have found could
have been caused in May's crash at Nurburgring as David has a photo showing
near front side accident damage to the red nosed car at that race. I have
wriiten to John Whitmore to see if he has any recollections and would like
to contact Michael May likewise - do you know of his contact details?
I have also bought another car last week that was Chris Amon's first race
car. It is a "NZ Special" single seater that was built by my late uncle Des
Herrick in 1948. Chris purchased it in 1959/60 and it then had many other
owners. It was "stored" for the last 15 years and after much detective work
I tracked it down and made the purchase - so it is back in family ownership
after more than 50 years.
Roger Herrick
DANISH FJ History – Request for Information
From: Morten Alstrup [morten@alstrup.nu]
Sent: 11 July 2006 16:31
It is with interest that I read your FJ newsletter, and I wonder whether you could include this
humble request in one of your future editions. I am presently preparing a book on the story of
the Danish racing circuit Ring Djursland, which was set up in 1965 by former Danish
Formula Junior champion and international regular Jens Christian Legarth.
I am searching for persons
* who have met or raced against Jens Christian (sadly he died in a 1967 accident at the circuit
which also claimed the live of Douglas Revson - younger brother of Peter)
* who have raced at Ring Djursland (be it 1000 cc F3 races in the latter half of the sixties, two
litre F3 races in the mid-seventies or just something else).
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Pictures, results, anecdotes, memories, well everything is welcome.
Morten Alstrup
Alstrup PR & Marketing
Hasselhaven 19
8520 Lystrup
Denmark
Tel: +45 20 20 74 22
morten@alstrup.nu
www.alstrup.nu
Please help Morten if you can
Re: Special Discount Tickets for Grand Prix Masters Race at Silverstone
Grand Prix Masters would like to offer all FJHRA members a special 10% discount on
weekend Grandstand Tickets for the forthcoming Grand Prix Masters race at
Silverstone (12th/13th August 2006).
No car makers are attached to this championship but we thought it would be a nice touch
to offer your club members a discount. For information on the series, please visit
www.gpmasters.com and do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further
information.
I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Kindest regards,
Martha Williamson
Grand Prix Masters - Press Officer
36 Upper Brook Street
Mayfair
London, W1K 7QJ
Tel: +44 207 491 9911
Fax: +44 207 491 9907
NB This is Grand Prix Masters NOT to be confused with Masters Grand Prix [ Historic]F1 ……….!!
DCPR
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