Cootha Classic 30-31 May

[Gold28]

OK guys, as part of the Q150 celebrations they are having what looks like a really good historic (and some modern) car race up in Mt Coot-tha on the 30th and 31st May.

Here is a link to the official web page (CLICKY)

And yes there will be a Toyota there, apparently a 1982 GT2000 celica is entered, I guess that would be an RA60GT.


So is anyone interested in going? I am pretty keen to go watch some of these beautiful old cars driven hard. It would be great to meet up there for a social day.

[conzyta22]

yay something falling on one of my weekends off, think i'll have a look. Haven't really seen classics getting flogged before

[thechuckster]

suggestion? don't drive to the event - parking will be a nightmare... find a mate who lives nearby or near a bus stop for a route heading there. Better still, convince someone to drive you there so you can enjoy a few beers.

suggestion 2? allow heaps of time to wander thru the pit area to look at racecars

I think Nev (who used to own an RA23 rally car with a fucken-huge dint in the driver's door) will be there with his rather twitchy WRX.

[lakesideguy]

MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release

MOTOR RACING RETURNS TO MT COOT-THA

6 May 2009

Brisbane - Priceless historic cars and motorcycles will race up Mt Coot-tha's roads in a once in a lifetime event on May 30 and 31. The Cootha Classic will showcase over eighty years of automotive racing technology with 218 entries ranging from a 1921 Amilcar to a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10.

As part of Brisbane City Council's 150 celebrations the Historic Racing Car Club of Queensland is re-creating Queensland's first recorded motorsport event, which was held at Mt Coot-tha in 1916. As it was known then, One Tree Hill will have a 1.5km circuit along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and JC Slaughter Falls for the pit paddock.

Event organiser Bill Westerman said,

"Motorsport has always been a part of Brisbane's modern story and we have a truly unique opportunity to make it accessible to the people of the city. It'll be a casual affair and we invite everyone to have a wander around and chat with the drivers and riders."

"It's incredible value, where else can families park in a suburban shopping centre, picnic at the Botanical Gardens and see entertainment all day for less than a trip to the movies?"

Competitors will race the clock as they individually sprint up and down a winding road over looking Brisbane's CBD. Entries include global marques from Datsun to Ferrari and Holden to BMW.

Competitors include multiple Bathurst winner Jim Richards in his Porsche Turbo and South African world motorcycle champion Kork Ballington on a bike raced by Queensland racing legend Gregg Hansford.

Motorcyclists are calling their un-timed demonstration runs a salute to talented Queenslander Gregg Hansford, who tragically died in a racing incident at Phillip Island in 1995. Hansford successfully raced both motorcycles and cars at the highest levels with ten Grand Prix wins for Kawasaki and touring car victories at Sandown and Bathurst. He wears the distinction of being the only man in history to win at Bathurst on a motorcycle and in a car.

Event Secretary for motorcycles Ian Milton said,

"Queensland has had a lot of talented riders achieve a lot of success on the national and international stage, but Gregg was a pioneer and redefined what was possible."

"Incredibly, we will have four of Gregg Hansford's old GP bikes and five examples of a Manx Nortons, the world's most successful GP bike ever!"

Road closures will allow spectators to enter from 3 points and roam the tree lined pits and circuit. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but no alcohol will be sold or allowed in the competition area. Parking will be limited so shuttle buses will be operating - see website (www.coothaclassic.com) for map and more details.

Admission for adults on Saturday or Sunday is $20. Weekend adult pass is $30. Children under 14 years are FREE.

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For more information contact:
Scott Clark
[email protected]
www.coothaclassic.com

[conzyta22]

yeah i'm there for sure, almost thought it was called off, some news thing said a landslide due to the rain wreck it, but haven't anything else on that so guess it's still on

[ta22gt]

I think Nev (who used to own an RA23 rally car with a fucken-huge dint in the driver's door) will be there with his rather twitchy WRX.

Lol.

Yes Chuckster i will be there flying the Subaru banner.
Had a few small issues in the lead up but hopefully all soretd now.
Come say hi if your about. I am car #95

Nev

[Gold28]

Just reread the entry list today. They some guy entered in a Suzuki Mightyboy complete with a um well a um 6 liter motor.

I'm gonna go just to see this thing try and move without rolling over.

I'll be there on Sunday. if anyone is interested in catching up, my mobile is 0403 432 620


Anthony

[conzyta22]

haha that mighty boy was great! i want one

[Gold28]

Well I had an awesome day. Plenty of cool old cars to oggle at and plenty of inspiration to fertilize the mind. I am once again inspired to build a sportscar.

Just after Dana and Gerard left, I went wandering through the pits and had a chat to a few people, Spoke to a guy that had a replica of a Lotus 23, spoke to the guy that owns the KM 200 (which I have a mould for....) and then had a good lok at a few clubmans. Well I am an engineer and well I think i'm gonna have to start sketching up a few ideas, maybe a few calcs.

Such pretty little cars and oh so potent with modern engines in them. It appears we can have a car that is lightening quick and beautiful.