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Old 4 Jan 2011, 17:19 (Ref:2811089)   #1
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1989 Australian Group A Touring Car Races - Discussion & Results

With the current pace, entries for 1989 are open. The Dick Johnson Sierras are once more the cars to beat, but new Ford man Peter Brock works up plenty of speed over the season in former Andy Rouse equipment. The Longhurst/Gardner B&H RS500s prove very fast, if less reliable. The HR31 Skyline proves very reliable, but not fast enough, and looses their Peter Jackson sponsorship to former team driver Glenn Seton and his new RS500 team. No involvement from BMW Australia so the M3 are reduced to a class car for privateers. Meanwhile the Holden factory team spends the entire ATCC season working out its status within the GM conclomerate.

Thank you, William, for remind me of the nead of these Aussie threads - you most have been preparing for them for a while!

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The highlight of that season for me was 2 race in particular. The first being the winton round of the championship were Nissan were very much on the pace. In the wet race though it wasn't Richards who did the business, he was out after a first lap crash with Glenn Seton, but George Fury who won his last ATCC round in a great drive. The other highlight of the day was the Grice Longhurst incident were Grice punted Longhurst off at the Racing Car News esses. Then back in the pits Longhursts team manger went up to tell Grice he wasn't happy with the comment "YOU NEVER CHAGE DO YOU" and proceeded to jab him with a golf unbrella.

The other race was the Sunday Group A race at the Adelaide Grand Prix were Longhurst and Colin Bond had a fantastic battle in appalling conditions. Bondy had had a dreadful year trying to get his Motec Management System working on the Sierra but showed all at Adelaide that day the talent that bought him 3 Australian Rally Championships with awesome car control
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Meanwhile the Holden factory team spends the entire ATCC season working out its status within the GM conclomerate.
Holden did plan to run a pair of factory cars in the 1989 ATCC, and two cars were entered for the Amaroo opener for Win Percy and Neil Crompton. Percy was in Australia in preperation for it... but his only outing ended up being in a NASCAR at the Moomba meeting at the Thunderdome (on the same weekend as the Symmons Plains ATCC race)

Crompton had also done alot of miles around Calder during the off-season in the #20 TWR Commodore from Bathurst 1988. Of course it all came to naught


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Then back in the pits Longhursts team manger went up to tell Grice he wasn't happy with the comment "YOU NEVER CHAGE DO YOU" and proceeded to jab him with a golf unbrella.
Grice didn't back down either, after the jab he threw the orange juice he was drinking in Frank's face

It really was a ripper performance from Grice though that day, a 4th place, and leading for abit. He was also the only car not to pit for better tyres during the race, running the whole thing wets that twere pretty second hand on the dry-ish track at the end.
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It was a great race I still remeber it too this day
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5/3/1989 - ATCC1 - Amaroo Park, NSW

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 1 - Amaroo Park, NSW (5/3/1989)

also Round 1 of the James Hardie Building Products AMSCAR Series

Circuit Length: 1.946 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (66 laps)
Weather: Sunny

Lots of changes in the off-season, led by Brock's defection to Ford. With BMW's withdrawal from Australian touring car racing, the Mobil team was free to run two ex-Rouse Sierras for Brock and Brad Jones. Richards had left to join Nissan, who by Amaroo had sorted their handling and reliability issues with the HR31 Skyline. The other Mobil BMW driver, Neil Crompton, was signed to drive for the factory Holden team alongside Win Percy. Unfortunately, that's as far as the team got. The factory team never showed, finally appearing in time for the enduros, but more on that later. Larry Perkins appeared to be on the outs with the factory and only ran his privately-entered car at Sandown and Winton. Benson & Hedges Racing had expanded to two cars as had Colin Bond's team, Ken Mathews having acquired Longhurst's Bathurst-winning car from the year before, while the coffers at Miedecke Motorsport were now flush with funds from Kenwood, Yokohama, and Blast Dynamics. Meanwhile, down in the little car class, Toyota ran a Star Search competition that would see new young talent from all around Australia racing alongside John Faulkner in the second TTA Corolla throughout the ATCC, with the best two racing the car at Bathurst. Calder and AIR were off the calendar after Bob Jane signed a sponsorship deal with Vic Health for the Calder facility that prevented the display of cigarette advertising. Mallala was added as the South Australian round of the series. The biggest change was made to the races themselves. The races were now to be 1 hour in duration, rather than consisting of a set number of laps, deferring to the wishes of series broadcaster Channel 7.

Some things hadn't changed, though: Dick Johnson qualified on pole, with Bowe 3rd. Brock qualified on the front row but team-mate Jones would start from the back, having been caught out in the wet first session. Joining him down the back was Miedecke, who had engine management dramas through qualifying.

Bowe got a cracking start to shoot past Johnson and Brock into the lead as the field crested Bitupave Hill for the first time. Brock - running on Dunlops since Bridgestone didn't have Sierra tyres ready yet - held third but was holding the field up, his slowing pace foreshadowing a turbo failure. Richards had already snuck through and was chasing down the leading Shell cars. He soon flew past Johnson - passing him around the outside at Honda corner! - but there was nothing he could do about Bowe. Fury passed Johnson for 3rd just before Dick headed to the pits for new tyres. He charged back within 3 seconds of Fury; had he pitted a couple of laps earlier, the race could have been very different. A very good race, giving hope for a close championship.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/laps)Retirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
118Shell Ultra Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m22.62s 0m52.82s0m51.60s4
22Nissan MotorsportsJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h00m28.18s 0m53.32s0m52.16s6
33Nissan MotorsportsGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h00m30.10s 0m52.90s0m52.32s7
417Shell Ultra Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m33.62s 0m52.78s0m51.16s1
530Peter Jackson Racing Pty LtdGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m46.44s 0m53.68s0m52.10s5
625Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m07.96s 0m53.20s0m51.60s3
79Allan Moffat RacingAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A65 laps 0m54.72s0m52.86s8
8105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A65 laps 0m53.94s1m02.04s28
96Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A65 laps 0m53.48s0m58.84s26
1036Bob Forbes CorporationMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A65 laps 0m54.66s0m53.82s13
114Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A65 laps 0m53.60s0m52.94s9
1220Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A65 laps 0m54.40s0m53.46s12
1368Blue Haven PoolsGarry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A64 laps 0m55.90s0m53.88s15
1437Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A64 laps 0m54.58s0m53.04s10
1519Caltex CXT Racing TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A63 laps 0m55.72s0m53.84s14
1624Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA63 laps 0m56.42s0m55.26s19
1732Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC61 laps 0m57.70s0m57.36s22
1833Toyota Team AustraliaRussell BeckerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC61 laps 0m58.86s0m57.90s23
1939David SalaDavid SalaNissan GazelleC60 laps 0m58.10s0m58.40s25
2013Bob Holden MotorsTimothy HallToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC60 laps 0m58.64s1m01.10s27
2178Geoffrey FullGeoffrey FullToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC60 laps 0m59.26s0m58.38s24
2223Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A57 laps 0m55.50s0m54.42s17
DNF48Wayne ParkWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A52 laps 0m55.62s0m54.28s16
DNF05Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13 lapsturbo0m53.58s0m51.30s2
DNF8Miedecke MotorsportAndrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A11 lapsfuel system0m54.18s0m53.36s11
DNF69Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A11 lapshead gasket0m57.48s0m56.48s21
DNF14Murray CarterMurray CarterFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A11 lapsturbo0m54.20s0m54.84s18
DNF38Mulvihill MotorsportTony MulvihillHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A3 laps 4m13.34s0m55.26s20 (pit lane)
DNQ28Sommariva ConcreteJoseph SommarivaBMW 635CSiA   1m07.42s 
DNQ42Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   1m04.46s 
DNQ51Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC     
ENT7Holden Special VehiclesTBAHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT10Phil Ward Auto ServicesPhil WardMercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16B     
ENT16Holden Special VehiclesTBAHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT29Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A     
ENT34Ray GulsonRay Gulson / Graham GulsonBMW 635CSiA     
ENT35Garry Rogers MotorsGarry RogersHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT40Terry FinniganTerry FinniganHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT77Bob Holden MotorsGarry JonesToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC     
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12/3/1989 - ATCC2 - Symmons Plains, TAS

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 2 - Symmons Plains, TAS (12/3/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.41 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (61 laps)
Weather: Overcast

Brock beat Johnson to the pole, the first time he'd topped the timesheets since the 1986 Sandown 500. Richards, Jones and Terri Sawyer flew back to Melbourne after qualifying to participate in the Moomba 200 AUSCAR race, before flying back to Tasmania for the ATCC race.

Longhurst decided to use extra hard brake pads for the race, and worked really hard to get heat into them on the warm up and formation laps. He did the job too well; the pads welded themselves to the discs on the start line, and he travelled all of 20 metres before the clutch gave out. Moffat capped off a rough week by breaking a wheel and steering arm when trying to sneak past the stricken B&H car. Moffat had been lucky to even get to Symmons Plains after his Sierra was badly damaged in a road accident as it was trailered back from Amaroo. Meanwhile, Johnson had beaten Brock to the hairpin, quickly pulling out a gap that he'd maintain to the end of the race. Bowe was holding down a safe third until he pitted for new tyres, a legacy of a bad brake lockup entering the hairpin on lap 2. The Nissans weren't as competitive on the long straights of Symmons Plains, Richards finishing lapped in sixth while Fury lost another lap after clashing with Matt Wacker early in the race. Jones was having a solid race in the top 5 before his timing belt broke. Bond crossed the finish line just before Johnson took the chequers, but fortunately he had the presence of mind to complete the lap to classify himself as a finisher.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
117Shell Ultra-Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m00.78s 0m57.52s0m56.04s2
205Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m05.16s 0m57.78s0m55.96s1
318Shell Ultra-Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m53.00s 0m57.78s0m56.08s3
430Peter Jackson Racing Pty LtdGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m59.66s 0m58.82s0m58.02s11
54Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m52.84s 0m58.72s0m57.30s6
62Nissan MotorsportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A60 laps 0m59.02s0m57.86s10
78Miedecke MotorsportAndrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A60 laps 0m58.68s0m56.88s5
86Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A60 laps 0m58.22s0m57.50s9
920Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A59 laps 0m59.44s0m58.80s13
103Nissan MotorsportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A58 laps 0m59.40s0m58.30s12
1123Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A58 laps 1m01.90s0m59.98s14
1221Lusty Engineering Pty LtdGraham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A58 laps 1m01.70s1m01.20s15
1324Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA56 laps 1m03.18s1m02.18s16
1428Sommariva ConcreteJoseph SommarivaBMW 635CSiA54 laps 1m04.90s1m04.90s18
1532Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC53 laps 1m06.76s1m06.24s19
1633Toyota Team AustraliaTerri SawyerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC52 laps 1m08.08s1m08.80s21
1739David SalaRoss BurbidgeNissan GazelleC51 laps 1m05.90s1m06.42s20
DNF105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A27 lapsbroken timing belt0m58.60s0m57.34s7
DNF42Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A9 lapsaccident1m04.18s1m03.80s17
DNF9Allan Moffat RacingAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0 lapssteering 0m57.36s8
DNF25Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0 lapsclutch 0m56.28s4
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16/4/1989 - ATCC3 - Lakeside, QLD

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 3 - Lakeside, QLD (16/4/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.41 km
Race Duration: 30 minutes (33 laps; 1 hour scheduled, race duration reduced due to accident during first start)
Weather: Sunny

The meeting was postponed for two weeks after unseasonally heavy rainfall in south-east Queensland caused the adjacent Lake Kurwongbah to flood the racetrack. One qualifying session had already been completed, but the times were scrubbed and the restarted from scratch.

Andrew Miedecke was fastest early, before Johnson came through on the Saturday to take pole on home ground. Terry Finnigan destroyed his car in a fiery accident exiting the kink, backing the Trojan Boats commodore hard into the earth-filled tyre barrier. Terry emerged the burning car unscathed through the drivers' side window, the once immaculately-presented car a write-off.

There were question marks over the durability of the the D15 Dunlops chosen by Johnson and Longhurst. Johnson took off from the start while Brock held up the field. First Longhurst, then Bowe, then Richards made their way past the Mobil Sierra but Miedecke was trapped, along with Seton, Hansford and Fury. They weren't helped by yellow flags at the main passing spot - heading into the Karussell - after contact between Ken Mathews and Superbike racer Michael Dowson in the second TTA car. On lap 10 the train of cars came up to lap Graham Lusty...

Brock made it past okay, but Miedecke ran wide into the Commodore, both crashing hard into the armco and catching fire under the Dunlop Bridge. The Lusty car stopped under the armco, but the Kenwood Sierra bounced back into the path of Seton, which wiped out the Peter Jackson car. Miedecke's car ended up broadsides in the middle of the track on fire, Andrew hiding behind the car until a break in the traffic allowed him to sprint across the track to safety; the race still hadn't been stopped. Marshalls had begun to attack the fire in the Lusty car with cars still coming through at racing speeds. Murray Carter, unsighted behind two Commodores and the smoke and the flame, and the powder from the extinguishers, slammed into the side of the burning Miedecke car. Eventually the race was red-flagged, but the Seton, Lusty and Miedecke cars were destroyed; the former Kenwood car now just a burnt-out shell. A restart was delayed by almost two hours while the race while the armco under the bridge was replaced. Apart from the four cars involved, Brad Jones would also miss the restart after debris smashed the oil cooler on his Sierra.

The restarted race was shortened to a duration of 30 minutes which eased the Dunlop runners worries about making their rubber last. On the restart Johnson led away from Brock, Longhurst and Bowe. Brock's hard Bridgestones worked against him over the shorter distance. Longhurst moved past the Mobil car on lap 8 but by that point Johnson had already legged it. Brock would spin off at the Karussell but came back to hold off Hansford and Richards for fourth.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
117Shell Ultra-Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h30m57.09s 0m55.36s0m54.06s1
225Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h31m02.24s 0m55.80s0m54.58s4
318Shell Ultra-Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h31m11.07s 0m55.82s0m54.62s5
405Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h31m21.07s 0m56.04s0m54.18s2
59Allan Moffat EnterprisesGregg HansfordFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h31m21.31s 0m56.24s0m55.10s9
62Nissan MotorsportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A0h31m38.36s 0m56.30s0m54.23s3
73Nissan MotorsportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A0h31m40.97s 0m56.70s0m54.77s7
820Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A32 laps 0m57.24s0m56.27s15
94Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A32 laps 0m57.51s0m55.72s12
1023Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A31 laps 0m58.96s0m57.66s18
1124Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA31 laps 0m59.69s0m58.67s19
1239David SalaRoss BurbidgeNissan GazelleC31 laps 1m00.34s1m00.13s22
1332Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC30 laps 1m01.04s1m01.21s25
1428Joe SommarivaJoe SommarivaBMW 635CSiA29 laps 1m02.00s1m01.34s26
1568Blue Haven PoolsGarry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A29 laps 0m57.53s0m56.15s13
1678Team Madison RacingGeoffrey FullToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC29 laps 1m03.07s1m02.86s28
DNF48Wayne ParkWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A10 lapscrankshaft0m58.75s0m57.48s17
DNF8Miedecke MotorsportAndrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A8 lapsturbo0m57.74s0m55.23s10
DNF69Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A3 lapsengine1m05.12s0m58.87s20
DNF13Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC3 lapswithdrew1m04.76s1m02.11s27
DNS6Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A accident - first start 0m54.64s6
DNS30Peter Jackson Racing Pty LtdGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A accident - first start 0m55.02s8
DNS14Murray CarterMurray CarterFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A accident - first start 0m57.46s16
DNS21Lusty Engineering Pty LtdJohn LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A accident - first start 0m59.86s21
DNS105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A oil cooler - first start 0m55.39s11
DNS33Toyota Team AustraliaMichael DowsonToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC accident - first start 1m01.13s24
DNS19Caltex CXT RacingKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A accident - first start 0m56.20s14
DNS40Terry FinniganTerry FinniganHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A practice accident 1m00.45s23
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30/4/1989 - ATCC4 - Wanneroo Park, WA

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 4 - Wanneroo Park, WA (30/4/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.41 km
Race Duration: 50 minutes (44 laps)
Weather: Rain clearing to overcast

Although depleted by the carnage at Lakeside the entry for Wanneroo was boosted by the addition of local runners, including the new Barbagallo Motor Sport Commodores of Alf Barbagallo and Tim Slako. Wanneroo would only be a 50-minute race to fit in with Channel 7's 1 hour telecast time slot, a change that would become very significant on Sunday afternoon.

In qualifying, Brock was again the only one able to get close to the pace-setting Shell duo. Rain throughout the day had subsided by race time but the track was still very wet. Wets were clearly the order of the day, the only question being how long they would last. Johnson once again took off into a clear lead from Richards, Brock, Longhurst, Fury and Bond. Bowe had made a bad start, compounded by a touch from Brock at the first corner which sent him off. He finished the first lap in 7th but immediately started to regain ground. He carved his way back through the pack to be past Bond and into 3rd by lap 10. Dunlop's wets were clearly the order of the day as Richards and Brock fell back. With the track drying out Longhurst came in for slicks on lap 25, followed soon by Bowe. Johnson maintained his lead and did his best to preserve his now-ailing wet Dunlops. In the waning minutes, and with Bowe and Longhurst taking huge chunks out of his lead, Johnson pitted. Dick didn't realise the race was almost over, forgetting the race was only 50 minutes long. He made short of others struggling on worn wets but there was no catching Bowe or Longhurst. Bowe now headed the championship from Johnson with everyone else trailing.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
118Shell Ultra-Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h49m24.66s 1m01.73s0m58.88s2
225Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h49m25.38s 1m01.68s0m59.21s4
317Shell Ultra-Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h49m50.04s 1m01.35s0m58.44s1
405Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h49m58.77s 1m07.07s0m59.15s3
54Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0h49m59.92s 1m07.45s1m00.36s8
6105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A43 laps 1m07.40s1m00.36s9
72Nissan MotorsportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A43 laps 1m02.24s0m59.98s5
820Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A43 laps 1m08.27s1m01.46s10
93Nissan MotorsportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A43 laps 1m02.83s1m00.14s6
10*96Barbagallo Motor SportTim SlakoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A43 laps 1m09.05s1m01.57s11
1177Barbagallo Motor SportAlf BarbagalloHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A42 laps 1m09.59s1m02.34s13
1210D. NorgardDennis NorgardHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A41 laps 1m08.44s1m04.32s14
1324Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A41 laps 1m10.96s1m04.87s15
1440P. HarperPeter HarperRover VitesseA41 laps 1m11.18s1m06.57s17
1532Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC40 laps 1m13.22s1m07.94s19
1678Team Madison RacingGeoffrey FullToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC40 laps 1m12.78s1m09.59s21
1739D. SalaRoss BurbidgeNissan GazelleC39 laps 1m12.39s1m07.50s18
1833Toyota Team AustraliaAnthony FoglianiToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC39 laps 1m15.36s1m09.15s20
1944I. LoveIan LoveHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A38 laps 1m10.47s1m11.41s22
DNF23Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A5 lapsclutch1m12.39s1m01.74s12
DNF9Allan Moffat RacingAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A4 lapsspun off1m08.10s1m00.15s7

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7/5/1989 - ATCC5 - Mallala, SA

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 5 - Mallala, SA (7/5/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.6 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (49 laps)
Weather: Sunny

The ATCC made its first stop in Mallala since 1971 but not everyone was satisfied by the facilities at the circuit, Johnson in particular was outspoken about them. The Nissan team expanded to three cars, Fury debuting a new Skyline while his old car was driven by Mark Skaife.

Johnson was on pole once again, but this one hadn't been quite so easy. Dick had picked up a stomach bug during the week and couldn't be in the car for long periods of time. Dick joked that the pole lap came because he had to get back to the pits really quicky! Alongside him was Bond, while championship leader Bowe had engine issues in the only dry session that left him down in eighth.

Johnson led Bond and Longhurst through the first turn kink, but Brock ran wide off the track and scattered the field as he rejoined out of control at turn two. The Mobil Sierra hit Bowe and went into a half-spin, to be hit by Fury and Jones. Richards saw the Mobil car coming and ran wide in avoidance. Meanwhile, Longhurst skated up the inside of Bond at the hairpin, locking up and running off into the dirt. He rejoined in fifth behind Skaife and Moffat and immediately ahead of the remarkable Slako in the pink and black Barbagallo Commodore, having avoided the melee at turn two. All this action left Johnson in a clear lead which he maintained until the end, but behind him though was all action. Bond was struggling with fluctuating boost, causing him to loop the Caltex car exiting the final corner. He'd later retire to avoid ruining the engine. Bowe's charge was briefly halted when he was shown the mechanical black and orange flag to rectify a loose rear bumper trim knocked loose by Brock on the first lap. Brock struggled on with an ill-handling car, finally put out of his misery when the diff broke - a legacy of the hits from Fury and Jones - just after half distance. Longhurst was in tyre trouble, partially caused by his lap one lockup, pitting from second for a new set of rubber. Bowe and Richards had made their way past the battling Skaife and Moffat into second and third, but the championship leader was now in gearbox trouble. No fourth gear left Bowe defenceless against Richards in the closing laps. The finishing order read Johnson, Richards, Bowe, Longhurst, and Moffat, who'd snagged fifth from Skaife on the line. Skaife would eventually get the place, though; the ANZ car was found to be underweight at post-race scrutineering and was disqualified.

Also of note, this was Gerald Kay's last race for his venerable, old, HDT-built VK Commodore. It went out in a plume of smoke, crossing the line with a dying engine! He would have a nice, new fuel-injected VL for Sandown.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
117Shell Ultra-Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m40.88s 1m12.82s1m10.62s1
22Nissan MotorsportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h01m09.20s 1m13.51s1m11.59s5
318Shell Ultra-Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m26.53s 1m13.11s1m12.34s8
425Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m30.07s 1m12.61s1m11.52s4
DQ9Allan MoffatAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m40.23scar underweight1m14.19s1m12.78s9
512Nissan MotorsportMark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h01m42.89s 1m14.09s1m12.31s7
63Nissan MotorsportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A48 laps 1m13.77s1m12.19s6
720Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A48 laps 1m14.62s1m23.87s19
823Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A47 laps 1m16.12s1m15.21s12
928Joe SommarivaJoe SommarivaBMW 635CSiA45 laps 1m18.66s1m20.00s15
1032Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC45 laps 1m20.49s1m20.22s16
1139David SalaDavid SalaNissan GazelleC44 laps 1m21.18s1m35.69s20
1278Geoff FullGeoff FullToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC44 laps 1m20.74s1m21.38s17
1324Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA43 laps 1m17.16s1m18.00s14
1413Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC42 laps 1m25.81s1m43.33s21
DNF96Barbagallo MotorsportTim SlakoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A41 lapsignition1m15.76s1m14.54s11
DNF105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A30 lapsCV joint1m14.44s1m13.21s10
DNF05Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A29 lapsdifferential1m13.26s1m11.47s3
DNF4Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A21 lapsfluctuating boost1m13.81s1m11.40s2
DNF77Barbagallo MotorsportAlf BarbagalloHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A16 lapsgear lever1m16.99s1m16.31s13
DNF33Toyota Team AustraliaDarryl BennettToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC4 lapsgearbox1m22.61s1m22.31s18
ENT14Murray CarterMurray CarterFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A     
ENT15I.C.L. Racing Pty LtdTBNHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT30Peter Jackson RacingGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A     
ENT51Bob Holden MotorsDennis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC     

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21/5/1989 - ATCC6 - Sandown Park, VIC

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 6 - Sandown Park, VIC (21/5/1989)


Circuit Length: 3.1 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (47 laps)
Weather: Cloudy

"Big Bad Sandown is Back!" proclaimed the pre-race promotion, the LCCA deciding to ditch the unpopular Grand Prix loop and go back to using the old high-speed esses section. The series' first Victorian stop saw a lot of privateers make their first appearance, including Larry Perkins, Garry Rogers and Tony Noske, while those involved in the Lakeside carnage were all back save for Murray Carter. The Miedecke crew would have more work on their hands, though, after Andrew Bagnall rolled his Sierra in practice. The car wouldn't appear again until Bathurst. Another person missing was George Fury, his Skyline more damaged than first thought after the first lap dramas at Mallala. Brock had replaced the differential with the locally-developed spool unit and felt the handling had improved as a result, putting #05 on the
front row alongside Johnson, on pole yet again.

I feel this race signalled the beginning of the end of DJR's domination of Australian touring car racing. While Johnson was never headed once the lights turned green, Brock stuck with him the whole way, at one point getting alongside down the front straight. This, in hindsight, was the first time someone was able to challenge Johnson over a race-long basis, Brock only one second behind the Shell car at the flag. Half a minute behind them was Bowe, hampered by a down-on-power engine and a spin at Dandenong Road corner. Miedecke made a fine start on his return to racing, making a fine start to be running as high as third before dropping out with an overheating Sierra.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
117Shell Ultra Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m51.60s 1m16.15s1m14.43s1
205Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m52.86s 1m16.11s1m14.72s2
318Shell Ultra Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m24.95s 1m16.21s1m14.89s3
42Nissan Motor SportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h02m16.67s 1m17.38s1m15.77s4
525Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A46 laps 1m17.10s1m15.85s6
64Caltex CXT Racing TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A46 laps 1m18.32s1m17.12s8
79Allan Moffat EnterprisesAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A46 laps 1m18.63s1m17.27s10
811Perkins MotorsportLarry PerkinsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A46 laps 1m19.29s1m17.88s11
920Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A46 laps 1m18.30s1m18.37s12
1012Nissan Motor SportMark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A46 laps 1m18.95s1m16.95s7
1122Lusty Engineering Pty. Ltd.Graham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A45 laps 1m20.70s1m21.48s18
1226Tony NoskeTony NoskeHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A45 laps 1m21.33s1m20.02s16
1324Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A44 laps 1m21.75s1m23.14s22
1496Barbagallo Motor SportTim SlakoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A44 laps 1m20.71s1m19.80s15
1523Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A44 laps 1m21.03s1m19.74s13
1632Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC41 laps 1m27.69s1m26.89s25
1733Toyota Team AustraliaDavid ArmstrongToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC41 laps 1m29.00s1m29.19s27
1878Team Madison RacingGeoffrey FullToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC41 laps 1m28.91s1m29.81s28
1931Toyota Team AustraliaDarryl BennettToyota Corolla AE86 CoupeC41 laps 1m28.92s1m29.17s26
2013Bob Holden Motors Manly ValeBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC39 laps 1m32.81s1m32.09s30
2139David SalaGrant BaileyNissan GazelleC39 laps 1m32.58s1m32.41s31
NC42Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A32 lapsinsufficient laps1m22.64s1m22.49s20
DNF77Barbagallo Motor SportAlf BarbagalloHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A41 laps 1m22.34s1m21.99s19
DNF51Bob Holden MotorsDennis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC38 laps 1m30.79s1m31.19s29
DNF30Peter Jackson Racing Pty. Ltd.Glenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A35 lapsoil leak1m17.68sNTR33
DNF105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A29 lapshead gasket1m18.63s1m17.24s9
DNF6Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A25 lapsoverheating1m17.61s1m15.82s5
DNF45Clive SmithClive SmithNissan Skyline DR-30A20 laps 1m25.77s1m25.76s24
DNF41Garry Rogers MotorsGarry RogersHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A14 laps 1m19.84s1m19.79s14
DNF28Sommariva ConcreteJoe SommarivaBMW 635CSiA14 laps 1m25.73s1m25.74s23
DNF46Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden RiethmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A11 lapsengine1m21.83s1m20.97s17
DNF86GemsparesDaryl HendrickHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A0 lapshead gasket 1m36.29s32
DNS8Miedecke MotorsportAndrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A practice accident 1m19.??s 
DNP27Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A engine   
ENT3Nissan Motor SportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A     
ENT15I.C.L. Racing Pty. Ltd.T.B.A.Holden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT19Caltex CXT Racing TeamKen Mathews / Colin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A     
ENT29Capri ComponentsLawrie NelsonFord MustangA     
ENT68Blue Haven PoolsGarry Willmington / Reda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT69Blue Haven PoolsReda Awadallah / Garry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
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28/5/1989 - AMSCAR2 - Amaroo Park, NSW

James Hardie Building Products AMSCAR Series
Round 2 (28/5/1989)


Circuit Length: 1.946 km
Weather: Sunny

A wet qualifying session levelled the playing field between the Sierras and the privateers, and it was Brian Callaghan who took the pole. The conditions clearly suited the ex-speedway racer, holding the yellow Commodore in beautifully-controlled lurid slides coming through the final corner. Joining him on the front row was Mark Gibbs. The more tractable normally-aspirated cars were coming to the fore in the conditions, further evidenced by Reda Awadallah qualifying in sixth, and Faulkner qualifying the little Corolla in eighth ahead of Ken Mathews Sierra!

Heat 1
Race Distance
: 5 laps

Callaghan got away best and led; a Commodore in front! He and Longhurst ran away from the field, leaving Gibbs and Bond to dice for third. Longhurst used the power of the turbo Ford to blast past Callaghan as they crossed the line with one lap to go. The battle for third was settled on lap 3 when Bond ran wide exiting the loop, hooked a wheel over the kerb and spun into the side of Gibbs. The Bob Forbes car came off the worst, getting turned hard left into the earth-filled tyre wall. The car was demolished, and Gibbs would play no further part in the meeting.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   30m57.26s
237Brian CallaghanBrian CallghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   10m56.32s
329Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   50m57.48s
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   9 
543Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA   70m58.08s
646Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   10 
732Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC   80m58.24s
811Ray GulsonGraham GulsonBMW 635CSiA   121m03.10s
94Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   40m57.28s
1051Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   14 
1199Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA   16 
1278Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   13 
1313Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   15 
1469Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   60m57.98s
DNF36Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A accident 20m56.34s
DNS48Mistic Mould DestroyerWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A practice accident 111m01.28s
DNP35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A engine   
ENT12Nissan Motor SportMark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A     

Heat 2
Race Distance
: 10 laps

With the finishing positions determining the starting positions for heat 2, Bond had a job ahead of him starting from 9th. Longhurst led Callaghan into the loop for the first time, while Bond started to make his way through the field. He was on Callaghan's rear bumper by half-distance, but locked the rears on the way into Honda corner and spun the car, rejoining to finish fifth. Meanwhile Longhurst ran out a comfortable winner from Callaghan.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   1
237Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   2
329Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   3
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   4
54Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   9
646Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   6
743Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA   5
811Ray GulsonGraham GulsonBMW 635CSiA   8
932Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC   7
1069Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   14
1199Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA   11
1278Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   12
1351Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   10
1413Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   13
DNS36Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A accident - heat 1  
DNS48Mistic Mould DestroyerWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A practice accident  
DNP35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A engine  

Heat 3
Race Distance
: 15 laps

My copy of the broadcast of this meeting doesn't have the final heat, so I really can't tell you what happened other than the final results

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m36.50s  1
24Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m37.78s  5
337Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A13m49.04s  2
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m54.30s  4
546Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A13m54.76s  6
632Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC14m29.44s  9
713Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  14
899Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA14 laps  11
951Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  13
1078Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  12
DNF69Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A12 lapselectrical 10
DNF29Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A6 lapsbroken tie rod 3
DNF43Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA6 lapsaccident 7
DNF11Ray GulsonGraham GulsonBMW 635CSiA1 lappuncture 8
DNS36Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A accident - heat 1  
DNS48Mistic Mould DestroyerWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A practice accident  
DNP35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A engine  
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Heat 3
Race Distance
: 15 laps

My copy of the broadcast of this meeting doesn't have the final heat, so I really can't tell you what happened other than the final results

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m36.50s  1
24Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m37.78s  5
337Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A13m49.04s  2
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m54.30s  4
546Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A13m54.76s  6
632Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC14m29.44s  9
713Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  14
899Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA14 laps  11
951Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  13
1078Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  12
DNF69Blue Haven PoolsReda AwadallahHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A12 lapselectrical 10
DNF29Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A6 lapsbroken tie rod 3
DNF43Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA6 lapsaccident 7
DNF11Ray GulsonGraham GulsonBMW 635CSiA1 lappuncture 8
DNS36Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A accident - heat 1  
DNS48Mistic Mould DestroyerWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A practice accident  
DNP35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A engine  
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Matthews jumped the start, while Callaghan was creeping, but the order stayed as per the start grid for the top 5 round the first few corners. Longhurst started to skip away pretty easily, while Bond pulled a good move on Francevic at the Lake Corner at the end of lap 1, and started to harrass his teammate

He got by Matthews at the Lake Corner on lap 2, and half a lap later dispensed with Callaghan, and set his sights on Longhurst, who by now had a 3+ second lead.

Francevic managed to get up to third place before his retirement, presumebly getting past Callagahan at the Dunlop Loop on lap 4 (presumebly because the camera at Dunlop Loop wasn't working, so the only footage was from there was whenever they took Racecam in Bonds car.

The race was pretty static from there
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When did (and whose was it) Llynden Reithmuller get hold of the Holden that he ran in AMSCAR (didn't see it in ATCC results?) and was this still in partnership with Phil Ward who had helped run the 190's in previous years?
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4/6/1989 - ATCC7 - Winton, VIC

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 7 - Winton, VIC (4/6/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.03 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (51 laps)
Weather: Rain clearing to overcast

Winton saw the return to the ATCC of Allan Grice, making his first start since the end of 1987 aboard his Roadways Commodore from the previous year's Bathurst. The big surprise in qualifying was that the Shell Sierras were off the pace. George Fury was back, his car fully repaired after the misadventure at Mallala. The Shell cars couldn't quite get a handle on the circuit, with Bowe in 6th and Johnson - unable to set a quicker time before red flags and rain intervened - down in 9th. On the front row were Brock and Bond, with Seton, Longhurst and Richards filling the first few rows. The aforementioned red flags were brought out after a big accident that badly damaged Bob Holden's Corolla on the exit of the Esses. Larry Perkins came up behind the Corolla on a qualifying lap and accidentally spun the little car into the barriers, coming to rest in the middle of the road. Also missing the race was Neville Crichton, hitting the wall hard enough in the wet conditions to put the car away for the rest of the weekend.

Many have said this was one of the best ATCC races of all time. Luckily someone's just uploaded it to YouTube, which makes me especially happy because I haven't seen this race for about 20 years, after my copy of the race was accidentally taped over...

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
13Nissan Motor SportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h00m42.71s 1m04.52s1m02.01s10
205Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m43.79s 1m06.20s1m00.82s1
312Nissan Motor SportMark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h01m18.77s 1m05.05s1m01.85s7
415ICL Racing Pty LtdAllan GriceHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A1h01m28.72s 1m09.85s1m02.13s12
5105Mobil 1 RacingBrad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m44.43s 1m05.66s1m01.88s8
66Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m46.24s 1m05.14s1m02.07s11
717Shell Ultra Hi Racing TeamDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m50.19s 1m07.01s1m01.99s9
818Shell Ultra Hi Racing TeamJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A50 laps 1m06.48s1m01.82s6
925Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A50 laps 1m07.41s1m01.81s4
1068Garry WillmingtonGarry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A49 laps 1m11.28s1m04.84s18
119Allan Moffat EnterprisesGregg HansfordFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A49 laps 1m07.51s1m02.46s13
1232Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC49 laps 1m12.21s1m06.88s24
1333Toyota Team AustraliaNeal BatesToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC48 laps 1m13.34s1m07.68s26
1439David SalaDavid SalaNissan GazelleC48 laps 1m13.43s1m17.87s31
1527Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A47 laps 1m11.85s1m03.79s14
1624Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA47 laps 1m11.71s1m05.78s21
1751Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC47 laps 1m12.98s1m10.61s29
1828Sommariva ConcreteJoe SommarivaBMW 635CSiA47 laps 1m14.99s1m07.51s25
1942Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A46 laps 1m14.97s1m06.68s23
2043Clive J. SmithClive SmithNissan Skyline DR-30A46 laps 1m14.78s1m21.75s33
2178Team MadisonMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC46 laps 1m17.32s1m09.61s28
DNF29Capri ComponentsLaurie NelsonFord MustangA47 laps 1m13.78s1m19.74s32
DNF23Beaurepaires Motor SportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A44 lapsengine1m08.22s1m05.12s20
DNF14Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden RiethmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A39 lapscrashed1m09.72s1m04.88s19
DNF11Perkins MotorsportLarry PerkinsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A32 lapsspun off1m10.32s1m04.00s16
DNF22Lusty EngineeringGraham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A25 laps 1m12.50s1m06.12s22
DNF41ICL Racing Pty LtdGarry RogersHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A23 laps 1m12.70s1m04.06s17
DNF2Nissan Motor SportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A4 lapsaccident damage1m12.68s1m01.82s5
DNF30Peter Jackson RacingGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A2 lapsaccident damage1m12.59s1m01.71s3
DNF4Caltex CXT Racing TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A0 lapsgearbox 1m01.69s2
DNS13Bob Holden MotorsBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC practice accident 1m09.21s27
DNS20Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A practice accident 1m03.93s15
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25/6/1989 - AMSCAR3 - Amaroo Park, NSW

James Hardie Building Products AMSCAR Series
Round 3 (25/6/1989)


Circuit Length: 1.946 km

This meeting wasn't broadcast, so there's not that much I can tell you about it. A couple of things I do know is that this marked the reappearance of the Lansvale Smash Repairs Commodore. Ashby and Reed struggled to get a handlen on the new TWR-developed car, unable to get it to go as fast as the car did in the old trim. So what did they do? They reverted it back to the carburetted, HDT version of the VL. Also, this meeting saw the return of the ex-JPS, ex-Brock BMW M3s, now in the hands of John Cotter and Peter Doulman.

Heat 1
Race Distance
: 5 laps

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   20m52.20s
237Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   30m52.78s
34Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   10m51.40s
435Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A   50m54.42s
519Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   40m53.66s
642Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   90m56.36s
743Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA   7 
852M3 MotorsportPeter DoulmanBMW M3B   60m55.30s
933Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC   10 
1060The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA   110m57.44s
1178Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   13 
1253M3 MotorsportJohn CotterBMW M3B   80m56.22s
1350Garry WillmingtonJohn LeesonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   150m59.40s
1451Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   14 
DNS99Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA   12 

Heat 2
Race Distance
: 10 laps

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   1 
237Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   2 
34Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   3 
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   5 
535Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A   4 
642Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   6 
752M3 MotorsportPeter DoulmanBMW M3B   8 
833Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC   9 
953M3 MotorsportJohn CotterBMW M3B   12 
1060The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA   10 
1178Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   11 
1250Garry WillmingtonJohn LeesonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   13 
1343Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA   7 
1451Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   14 
DNS99Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA     

Heat 3
Race Distance
: 15 laps

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A15 laps  1
24Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A15 laps  3
337Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A15 laps  2
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A15 laps  4
553M3 MotorsportJohn CotterBMW M3B15 laps  9
633Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC15 laps  8
743Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA15 laps  13
868Garry WillmingtonJohn LeesonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A15 laps  12
978Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  11
1051Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  14
DNF52M3 MotorsportPeter DoulmanBMW M3B13 lapsclutch 7
DNF60The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA11 lapselectrical 10
DNF35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A11 lapspuncture 5
DNF42Matt WackerMatt WackerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A10 lapsengine 6
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9/7/1989 - ATCC8 - Oran Park, NSW

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Round 8 - Oran Park, NSW (9/7/1989)


Missing from this race was Brad Jones. The day after the Winton round, the Mobil team was at the Victorian track trying out drivers for the enduros. Former 500cc motorcycle world champion Barry Sheene was one of the drivers, but unfortunately he spun the car exiting the esses in the tricky, greasy, cold conditions, nosing the car hard into the pit wall. The damage was bad enough for the team to declare the shell a write off, and with Brock's new car not yet ready there was no car for Jones for the finale.

Qualifying saw Brock set the pace, taking what was widely reported as his 50th ATCC pole position. Johnson was 3 tenths back in second, knowing he only had to finish third to lock up the title even if Bowe won. Again, this is a race that I once-upon-a-time had on tape, but someone accidentally recorded Tora! Tora! Tora! over it... What I do know is that after an hour of racing, Brock crossed the line to take his first win since Surfers in 1986, while Johnson came across second to wrap up ATCC number five.

Circuit Length: 2.62 km
Race Duration: 1 hour (49 laps)
Weather: Overcast

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
105Mobil 1 RacingPeter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m45.89s 1m12.54s1m10.71s1
217Shell Ultra Hi RacingDick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m49.24s 1m12.15s1m11.01s2
318Shell Ultra Hi RacingJohn BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h00m49.98s 1m12.74s1m11.53s4
430Peter Jackson RacingGlenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m19.65s 1m13.41s1m11.76s6
525Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m35.68s 1m12.76s1m11.46s3
69Allan Moffat RacingAllan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m35.79s 1m13.84s1m12.87s9
72Nissan MotorsportJim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h01m47.96s 1m13.10s1m11.60s5
83Nissan MotorsportGeorge FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A1h01m52.04s 1m13.81s1m12.75s8
927Mark Petch MotorsportRobbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A1h01m59.14s 1m14.35sNTR37
1012Nissan MotorsportMark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A48 laps 1m14.52s1m14.55s14
1137Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A48 laps 1m15.49s1m14.33s12
124Caltex CXT RacingColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A47 laps 1m13.87s1m12.91s10
1324Jagparts RacingGerald KayHolden Commodore VKA47 laps 1m16.83s1m16.41s20
1435Lansvale Smash RepairsSteve ReedHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A47 laps 1m17.24s1m15.82s18
1519Caltex CXT RacingKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A47 laps 1m16.67s1m15.89s19
1646Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden RiethmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A46 laps 1m17.56s1m16.98s23
1755Blast DynamicsKevin WaldockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A46 laps 1m17.16s1m15.22s17
1868Garry WillmingtonGarry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A46 laps 1m15.93s1m14.59s15
1928Sommariva ConcreteJoe SommarivaBMW 635CSiA46 laps 1m18.91s1m19.11s27
2052Aust. Sports Sedan AssocJohn CotterBMW M3B45 laps 1m18.58s1m17.43s24
2129Capri ComponentsLaurie NelsonFord MustangA45 laps 1m19.22s1m19.10s26
2231Toyota Team AustraliaJohn SmithToyota Corolla AE86 CoupeC45 laps 1m19.91s1m19.61s28
2378Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC45 laps 1m21.45s1m22.13s34
2433Toyota Team AustraliaBrooke TatnellToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC44 laps 1m21.01s1m21.07s32
2545Clive SmithClive SmithNissan Skyline DR-30A44 laps 1m19.47s1m20.40s30
2651Bob Holden MotorsDennis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC43 laps 1m23.11s1m24.12s36
2732Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC43 laps 1m19.56s1m19.71s29
2899Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA41 laps 1m20.93s1m21.66s33
2949The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA35 laps 1m19.53s1m18.92s25
DNF36Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A34 lapstiming chain1m16.00s1m14.37s13
DNF23Beaurepaires MotorsportChris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A34 lapscrashed1m16.58s1m14.99s16
DNF20Benson & Hedges RacingNeville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A31 lapsturbo bracket1m14.44s1m13.80s11
DNF39David SalaDavid SalaNissan GazelleC30 lapsengine1m20.32s1m20.40s31
DNF14Murray CarterMurray CarterFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A23 laps 1m15.61s1m16.62s21
DNF48Mistic ProductsWayne ParkHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A18 lapsengine1m17.61s1m16.69s22
DNF6Miedecke MotorsportAndrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A14 lapsalternator1m13.50s1m12.72s7
ENT10Phil Ward Auto ServicesPhil WardMercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16B     
ENT13Bob HoldenBob HoldenToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC     
ENT22Lusty Engineering Pty LtdGraham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT60Everlast Battery ServiceBill O'BrienHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
ENT77Barbagallo Motor SportAlf BarbagalloHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A     
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1989 ATCC Championship Results

1989 Shell Ultra Australian Touring Car Championship
Championship Results


Interestingly, although the Shell cars were clearly the fastest for the bulk of the ATCC they were nowhere near as dominant as the year before, and not once did they score a team 1-2.

Of the challengers, Brock may have been in championship contention had he started the season in better fashion. Despite well-sorted cars - Brock's was Rouse's weapon for 1988, winning the TT and very nearly the BTCC - the team lacked experience with the cars, compounded by a lack of suitable Bridgestones at the start of the year. Longhurst finished down in fifth despite having a quick car all year, not quite managing to challenge for race wins on a regular basis. The Nissan team had recovered well after a terrible 1988 to pose a genuine threat to the Sierras on the tighter, tyre-sensitive circuits.

Disappointments of the year included the disasters that befell Miedecke Motorsport, and the absence of a factory Holden effort. Miedecke looked poised to finally capitalise on the potential he'd shown since the Castrol 500 in 1987, with a team of excellent personnel - including Ross Stone - and finally decent sponsorship. Then came the disaster of Lakeside. With almost nothing salvageable off the wreck, the building of a replacement put an unplanned strain on the team's budget, although Kenwood and Yokohama did kick in to help the team out in a crisis. Sadly it was a setback from wich the team never quite recovered, not helped by Bathurst and Adelaide, but more of that later.

The no-show of Holden this year helped contribute to the state of touring car racing today. We only have to look to 1990 and 1992 to see what the VL was finally capable of once fully developed. It's not hard to imagine a slightly different picture had any development work been done on the car through 1989. The hole left by their absence wasn't filled by privateers, most of whom didn't have the money or expertise to develop the car, while Larry Perkins busied himself with his engineering business, proving popular with AUSCAR and Formula Holden racers. Although the VL wouldn't have been fully competitive through 1989 perhaps with a cohesive factory development program, suitable driven by challenges from Les Small at Roadways, the car would have been competitive enough to challenge for podiums and even wins at places like Winton (where Larry qualified slower than he had in the old VL the previous year) and in the long distance races. With no Holdens in the top runners, dissent began to grow among fans - stoked along by Channel 7 - over the state of touring car racing, which would eventually lead to the 1991 ultimatum delivered to CAMS by Ford, Holden, and Channel 7... but more on that later.

PositionDriverCarR1R2R3*R4R5R6R7R8Total
1Dick JohnsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500102010122020(4)15107
2John BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS50020126201212(3)1294
3Peter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500 15510 15152080
4Jim RichardsNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31156341510 457
5Tony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500  7.5151082856.5
6George FuryNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31121226 20346
7Glenn SetonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500810     1028
8Colin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500 818 6  23
9Mark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31    8112122
10Brad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS5003  6  8 17
11Allan MoffatFord Sierra Cosworth RS5004    4 614
12Neville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500 21.5342  12.5
13Andrew MiedeckeFord Sierra Cosworth RS50023    6 11
14Allan GriceHolden Commodore VL (TWR)      10 10
15Andrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500 4      4
 Gregg HansfordFord Sierra Cosworth RS500  4     4
17Chris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR)  0.5 3   3.5
18Larry PerkinsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)     3  3
19Joe SommarivaBMW 635 CSi    2   2
 Robbie FrancevicFord Sierra Cosworth RS500       22
21Mark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)1       1
 Tim SlakoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)   1    1
 John FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 Hatch    1   1
 Garry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)      1 1

Points allocation: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1.
() indicates dropped score
* indicates R3 (Lakeside) worth only half points. Johnson unsuccessfully petitioned for full points to be awarded for the race.

Meanwhile, Toyota took out the Manufacturers' Championship, courtesy of George Fury's win at Winton.

PositionDriverCarR1R2R3*R4R5R6R7R8Total
1Toyota Motor Corp Australia Ltd 99(3)9999963
2Ford Motor Co of Australia 99(4.5)9996960
3Nissan Motor Co (Australia) 640.5 639 36.5
4BMW (Australia) Pty Ltd        99
5General Motors-Holden's       3 3


Also worth a mention is the Jim Clark Cup, a very unofficial championship that was devised and awarded by industry journalists and Stuckey Tyre Service. It was specifically for normally-aspirated cars and was named in honour of the seperate Formula 1 Drivers' championship for normally aspirated cars in 1987.

Points were awarded in the F1 format of 9,6,4,3,2,1. I've put it together as best I could, but if it's wrong it doesn't really matter anyway since it wasn't an official championship! Funnily enough, it was given better coverage than Manufacturer's Championship points...

PositionDriverCarR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8Total
1Chris LambdenHolden Commodore VL (TWR) 99 91  28
2Gerald KayHolden Commodore VK346313(1)626
3John FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 Hatch22314 4 16
4Garry WillmingtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)6 1   6215
5Brian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)4      913
6Graham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR) 6   6  12
 Joe SommarivaBMW 635CSi 32 6  112
8Tim SlakoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)   9 2  11
9Mark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)9       9
 Allan GriceHolden Commodore VL (TWR)      9 9
 Larry PerkinsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)     9  9
12Alf BarbagalloHolden Commodore VL (TWR)   6    6
13David SalaNissan Gazelle    3 2 5
14Ross BurbidgeNissan Gazelle  4     4
 Dennis NorgardHolden Commodore VL (HDT)   4    4
 Tony NoskeHolden Commodore VL (TWR)     4  4
 Steve ReedHolden Commodore VL (HDT)       44
18Neal BatesToyota Corolla AE82 Hatch      3 3
 Llynden RiethmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)       33
20Peter HarperRover Vitesse   2    2
 Geoff FullToyota Corolla AE86 Liftback    2   2
22Russell BeckerToyota Corolla AE82 Hatch1       1
 Terri SawyerToyota Corolla AE82 Hatch 1      1
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6/8/1989 - AMSCAR4 - Amaroo Park, NSW

James Hardie Building Products AMSCAR Series
Round 4 (6/8/1989)


Circuit Length: 1.946 km
Weather: Sunny

For once the touring cars were not the headline act in Channel 7's AMSCAR telecast, with a round of the Formula Holden championship for the CAMS Gold Star given prime billing. The touring cars didn't get a look in until very late in the broadcast.

Heat 1
Race Distance
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Callaghan was electric off the line, leading Longhurst and Gibbs into Dunlop Loop. Longhurst got a run exiting the loop, getting down the inside of the Commodore heading into the sweeper. Ashby was black flagged for dropping oil and blowing a large amount of smoke, while at the same time Bond dropped out with electrical problems. Longhurst toyed with the Commodore opposition in the first heat, though Callaghan managed to outbrake the Sierra-driver from a mile back heading into to Stop corner. Longhurst eventually powered past the Commodore in the same spot a few laps later, while Gibbs also found a way past. He didn't stay in second for long, locking the rears into Honda corner but doing a good job to keep the car from spinning, dropping back to fourth. From there the order stayed the same to the flag.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   1
237Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   2
319Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A   5
436Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   4
546Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A   7
653M3 MotorsportJohn CotterBMW M3B   9
743Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA   10
832Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC   12
960The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA   11
1078Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   13
1151Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC   15
1299Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA   14
DNF52M3 MotorsportPeter DoulmanBMW M3B steering arm 8
DNF4Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A electrical 3
DNF35Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A engine 6
DNS50Garry WillmingtonJohn LeesonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A    

Heat 2
Race Distance
: 15 laps (20 laps scheduled)

Neil Crompton's start line crash in the preceding Formula Holden race delayed the programme a bit, causing the final AMSCAR heat to be reduced from 20 laps to 15. Don't have the video for this race at hand, but it went much like the first except this time Bond joined in the fun, pushing Longhurst hard but ultimately couldn't get past the B&H car.

PositionNumberEntrantDriverCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeGrid Position
125Benson & Hedges RacingTony LonghurstFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m37.66s 0m51.68s1
24Caltex CXT Race TeamColin BondFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m37.96s 0m53.32s13
337Brian CallaghanBrian CallaghanHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A13m40.34s 0m52.70s2
419Caltex CXT Race TeamKen MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13m46.92s 0m53.34s3
535Lansvale Smash Repairs P/LTrevor AshbyHolden Commodore VL (HDT)A14m09.38s 0m54.64s14
646Riethmuller Pentecost RacingLlynden ReithmullerHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A14m09.68s 0m54.90s5
753M3 MotorsportJohn CotterBMW M3B14m10.98s 0m55.96s6
832Toyota Team AustraliaJohn FaulknerToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC14m26.04s 0m57.00s8
960The Xerox ShopRoger HurdMitsubishi StarionA14m26.04s 0m56.72s9
1043Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan JnrHolden Commodore VKA14m32.96s 0m56.54s7
1178Team Madison RacingMichael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  10
1299Richard ScarfRick ScarfHolden Commodore VKA14 laps  12
1351Bob Holden MotorsDenis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC14 laps  11
1436Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark GibbsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A14 laps  4
DNS52M3 MotorsportPeter DoulmanBMW M3B    
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20/8/1989 - Pepsi 300 - Oran Park, NSW

Pepsi 300
Oran Park, NSW (20/8/1989)


Circuit Length: 2.62 km
Race Distance: 1 hour (115 laps)
Weather: Cloudy

Miedecke wins! The Kenwood Sierra is the only front-running Sierra to last the distance; Brock retires with a suspected blown headgasket, Bond lost many laps fixing a broken camshaft seal, and Longhurst was disqualified. Longhurst closed the door on a Miedecke passing attempt, the B&H car spinning after a clash of wheels. A few laps later the wheel broke stranding the car out on the far side of the circuit. Longhurst ran back to the pits to arrange a replacement, which the crew takes out to the stopped car. Before the new wheel can be fitted, Longhurst is disqualified for outside assistance. The Scott/Bartlett Starion had a strong run, at one point leading the race, before suspension failure ended its race.

PositionNumberEntrantDriversCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid Position
16Miedecke MotorsportAndrew Miedecke / Andrew BagnallFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A2h33m34.76s 1m13.61s1m12.20s3
250Bryce RacingBrett Riley / Ludwig FinauerBMW M3B2h34m26.33s 1m17.01s1m17.27s13
314Murray CarterMurray CarterFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A114 laps 1m16.76s1m15.30s10
421Bob Forbes Corporation P/LMark Gibbs / Rohan OnslowHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A114 laps 1m16.24s1m15.51s9
522Lusty Engineering P/LGraham Lusty / Alf CostanzoHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A114 laps 1m14.43s1m16.28s11
611Ray GulsonGraham GulsonBMW 635CSiA113 laps 1m17.05s1m17.75s14
732Team Toyota AustraliaJohn Faulkner / Peter McKayToyota CorollaC109 laps 1m20.59s1m19.67s17
851Bob Holden MotorsDennis Rodgers / Marc DucquetToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC107 laps 1m22.90s1m24.04s21
978Team Madison RacingGeoffrey Full / Michael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC101 laps 1m21.94s1m22.71s19
1038Peter HudsonPeter Hudson / Ian Carrig / Ian ClarkBMW 635CSiA100 laps 1m23.12s1m22.06s18
114Caltex CXT Racing TeamColin Bond / Dominic BenincaFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A99 laps 1m15.79s1m12.99s4
12*42Matt WackerMatt Wacker / Mike KingHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A91 laps 1m19.98s1m19.27s15
1324The Xerox ShopScotty Taylor / Roger HurdMitsubishi StarionA78 laps 1m20.62s1m19.02s16
DNF52M3 MotorsportJohn Cotter / Peter DoulmanBMW M3B108 lapssuspension1m18.98s1m18.05s12
DNF44Sutherland MitsubishiGary Scott / Kevin BartlettMitsubishi StarionA107 lapssuspension1m17.04s1m14.32s5
DNF19Caltex CXT Racing TeamKen Mathews / Bruce StewartFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A67 lapsdifferential1m16.38s1m14.38s6
DNF37Brian CallaghanBrian Callaghan / Barry GrahamHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A25 lapshead gasket1m16.31s1m14.99s7
DNF05Mobil 1 RacingPeter Brock / Mark Larkham / Brad JonesFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A13 lapsoverheating1m13.08s1m11.32s1
DNF13Bob Holden MotorsBob Holden / Dennis RogersToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC10 lapsengine1m22.75s1m22.72s20
DNF55Playscape Racing AustraliaKevin Waldock / Bryan ThomsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A9 lapshead gasket1m15.59s1m15.27s8
DNF40Foodtown SupermarketsTerry Finnigan / John EnglishHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A9 lapsmisfire1m17.80s1m25.02s22
DQ25Benson & Hedges RacingTony Longhurst / Neville ChrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A10 lapsoutside assistance1m13.56s1m12.03s2

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10/9/1989 - .05 500 - Sandown Park, VIC

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Sandown Park, VIC (10/9/1989)


Circuit Length: 3.1 km
Race Distance: 161 laps
Weather: Sunny

There very nearly wasn't a Sandown 500. The circuit's promoters had struggled to find a title sponsor for their marquee race after Castrol's departure after 1987. In the end, like Calder, the LCCA did a deal with Vic Health to sponsor the race. In return, this would mean a ban on tobacco advertising, which upset CAMS and the affected teams. After a lot of debate - and a day in court - the race eventually went ahead with the tobacco-sponsored teams and the full sponsorship of Vic Health.

After Oran Park garnered only a thin entry for Pepsi 300, all of the teams serious about winning Bathurst fronted at Sandown. The Holden factory finally made their first appearance for 1989. A late deal with Larry Perkins to run the operation saw one brand new car for Win Percy/Perkins, and Perkins' ATCC car for Crompton/Steve Harrington in a new black and white livery. Brock debuted a new car, as were Toyota Team Australia in the baby class. Former F1 World Champions Alan Jones and Denny Hulme combined in the second B&H car, while Glenn Seton had persuaded John Goss to co-drive the Peter Jackson Sierra. Johnson ended up fastest after Saturday's Top 10 runoff, held on a drying track after a dose of Melbourne "liquid sunshine".

Johnson got a bad start from the pole, allowing Brock, Miedecke, Seton and Alan Jones to beat him to the first corner. Allan Moffat lasted all of two laps in what would prove to be the legendary man's last race in his adopted country. Attrition would hit all the Sierra runners; Brock and Radisich led until a suspension issue caused their retirement, both B&H cars quit with engine issues, and the second Shell car was delayed with a misfire. By half distance, Bowe was in front being chased by Charlie O'Brien. O'Brien was throwing everything into the chase of the leader, bouncing the Kenwood car over the kerbs. The kerb-hopping would take its toll, breaking a half-shaft just before the 100th lap. The decimation of the Sierra attack left the way clear for the Nissans and Commodores, and when the Johnson pitted with turbo issues late in the race it was Mark Skaife that went into the lead. Richards elected to let Skaife double-stint to the end, the youngster eventually winning by a lap.

PositionNumberEntrantDriversCarClassRace Time/LapsRetirement CauseFastest TimeQualifying TimeGrid PositionTop 10 Time
12Nissan Motor SportJim Richards / Mark SkaifeNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A3h35m09.18s 1m17.86s1m16.25s51m24.29s (Richards)
216Holden Racing TeamWin Percy / Larry PerkinsHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A160 laps 1m18.60s1m17.49s11 
33Nissan Motor SportGeorge Fury / Graeme BowkettNissan Skyline GTS-R HR-31A160 laps 1m18.45s1m17.06s81m27.38s (Fury)
430Peter Jackson RacingGlenn Seton / John GossFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A159 laps 1m17.27s1m16.82s61m25.07s (Seton)
517Shell Ultra Hi RacingDick Johnson / John BoweFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A159 laps 1m17.03s1m15.22s11m20.61s (Johnson)
67Holden Racing TeamNeil Crompton / Steve HarringtonHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A155 laps 1m19.75s1m18.28s13 
7105Mobil 1 RacingBrad Jones / Mark Larkham / Peter BrockFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A155 laps 1m18.05s1m17.26s91m28.75s (Jones)
86Miedecke MotorsportAndrew Miedecke / Charlie O'BrienFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A154 laps 1m17.02s1m16.23s41m23.84s (Miedecke)
986GemsparesDarryl Hendrick / John WhiteHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A148 laps 1m24.22s1m22.96s21 
1032Toyota Team AustraliaJohn Faulkner / Peter McKayToyota Corolla AE92 HatchC143 laps 1m27.89s1m28.65s26 
1133Toyota Team AustraliaMichael Dowson / Neal BatesToyota Corolla AE92 HatchC142 laps 1m28.93s1m29.29s24 
1222Lusty Engineering P/LAlf Costanzo / Graham LustyHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A136 laps 1m20.21s1m19.47s16 
1350W. R. BryceBrett Riley / Ludwig FinauerBMW M3B134 laps 1m21.07s1m20.60s18 
1478Team Madison RacingGeoff Full / Michael AdcockToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC133 laps 1m32.11s1m31.63s29 
1539David SalaRichard Vorst / David SalaToyota Corolla AE82 HatchC130 laps 1m28.00s1m28.48s25 
1654Clive SmithClive Smith / Paul TrevethanNissan Skyline DR-30A128 laps 1m25.61s1m25.21s22 
1714Murray CarterMurray Carter / John MannFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A122 laps 1m20.84s1m21.00s19 
NC51Bob Holden MotorsDennis Rogers / Mark Ducquet / Kevin O'NeillToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC105 lapsinsufficient laps1m17.80s1m32.08s30 
NC13Bob Holden MotorsBob Holden / Tim HallToyota Corolla AE86 LiftbackC98 lapsinsufficient laps1m31.81s1m30.77s28 
NC36P. J. HudsonIan Carrig / Ian Clark / Peter HudsonBMW 635CSiA95 lapsinsufficient laps1m31.89s1m28.57s27 
DNF18Shell Ultra Hi RacingJeff Allam / Tony NoskeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A111 lapsbroken fuel fitting1m29.65s1m17.23s101m29.57s (Allam)
DNF23BeaurepairesChris Lambden / Greg CrickHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A90 lapshead gasket1m21.28s1m19.72s17 
DNF55Playscape Racing AustraliaKevin Waldock / Bryan ThomsonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A87 lapsoverheating1m19.81s1m17.88s12 
DNF20Benson & Hedges RacingAlan Jones / Denny HulmeFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A87 lapshead gasket1m17.27s1m16.25s71m25.42s (Jones)
DNF25Benson & Hedges RacingTony Longhurst / Neville CrichtonFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A75 lapshead gasket1m16.99s1m15.27s31m23.59s (Longhurst)
DNF28Joe SommarivaJoe Sommariva / Warren KcKellarBMW 635CSiA61 laps 1m28.13s1m25.78s23 
DNF05Mobil 1 RacingPeter Brock / Paul RadisichFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A53 lapsbroken front strut1m17.09s1m16.17s21m21.15s (Brock)
DNF24Jagparts RacingGerald Kay / Alf GrantHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A12 lapshead gasket1m26.49s1m22.57s20 
DNF9Allan Moffat EnterprisesAllan Moffat / Gregg HansfordFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A2 lapsengine1m20.77s1m19.68s15 
DNF19Caltex CXT Race TeamColin Bond / Garry Rogers / Ken MathewsFord Sierra Cosworth RS500A2 lapsengine1m29.24s1m18.30s14 
DNS29Capri ComponentsLawrie Nelson / Tino LeoFord MustangA    31 
DNS / EXC42Matt WackerMatt Wacker / Mike KingHolden Commodore VL (TWR)A illegal bodywork 1m23.65s  
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He bought an ex HSV/Perkins car from 88 early in 1989
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Riethmuller (i before e is the correct spelling, according to both the Sephco site and his obituaries) and Ward's partnership had dissolved by the time the 1988 enduros rolled around, both striking out on their own again.

The Commodore was a Larry Perkins-built car, was the spare #40 factory HSV Commodore at Bathurst in 1988, and was the car Denny Hulme drove to 2nd at the Australian Grand Prix support race in November that year.

Riethmuller purchased the car and ran it in a couple of AMSCAR rounds, at Winton, and at Bathurst. He ran the car in a couple of races at the start of 1990 before putting the car on the market; possibly another victim of the recession? The car was purchased by Ashby and Reed and used in the 1990 enduros.
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I recently uploaded the Winton round to youtube. I will put links to the Group A races I uploaded in the relevent threads.

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Cheers, DV_08, like I said in the results post for that round, I haven't seen that race for years so I was rapt when I saw it pop up on YouTube. I don't suppose you've got the AGP support races from that year?
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Cheers, DV_08, like I said in the results post for that round, I haven't seen that race for years so I was rapt when I saw it pop up on YouTube. I don't suppose you've got the AGP support races from that year?
Just got a copy of race 1, I will have it on youtube sometime in the next few weeks. Peter Doulman managed to basically drive over the bonnet of Laurie Nelson's Mustang.
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