Bruce Mclaren - The Movie

[jezwold]

It was announced today at the New Zealand round of the A1GP that there is going to be a movie based on Bruce Mclaren. More details to follow but this will finally enable Bruce's story to be told and will surprise a number of motorsport fans who have never made the Mclaren UK - Bruce Mclaren NZ link.

[jezwold]

Did you know Bruce was the only driver to have won the Formula 1 World Championship, the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Indianapolis 500, and CanAm and Tasman championships?

Movie website is here -

http://www.thebrucemclarenmovie.com./

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by jezwold

Did you know Bruce was the only driver to have won the Formula 1 World Championship, the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Indianapolis 500, and CanAm and Tasman championships?

Not so. He certainly didn't win the F1 title as a driver, nor McLaren as a constructor until after his death, if I recall correctly.

[jezwold]

Originally Posted by John Turner

Not so. He certainly didn't win the F1 title as a driver, nor McLaren as a constructor until after his death, if I recall correctly.

That would be correct! Sorry!

Denny Hulme to date is the only NZ driver to be a Formula 1 World Champion.

[Leighton Irwin]

Nor did he win the Indy 500 as a driver. He and Chris Amon were 2 of the nicest F1 drivers I knew and I knew most of them in that era.

[jezwold]

Originally Posted by Leighton Irwin

Nor did he win the Indy 500 as a driver. He and Chris Amon were 2 of the nicest F1 drivers I knew and I knew most of them in that era.

Ok ... when I say "Bruce" in my second post I meant his team! So I am sorry for any confusion caused with my statement. This I think illustrates that there isn't a link between him and his team when people reference him in real life! This movie will raise awareness of Bruce, his personal and team achievements.

Leighton, if you knew Bruce then you are very lucky and I would ask you to share an experience or two with the script writers by following the links provided at the movie website.

[Leighton Irwin]

I did not know Bruce well enough to contribute anything to a movie. I was running an Elva Mk6 during the early Can Am and even earlier Pro races. We talked at a couple of races. He and Chris were far more friendly to a poor slob in a little car than most of the other 'big' car drivers.

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by Leighton Irwin

He and Chris were far more friendly to a poor slob in a little car than most of the other 'big' car drivers.

Seems like a good quote for starters!

[Steve Carter]

Leighton - this is off the topic but as you were racing back then in the Elva you may know a lady friend of mine by the name of Marilyn Fox (she was Motschenbacher back then and married to Lothar) - they did the entire 8 yrs in Can Am mainly in McLarens. Ive come to know her over the last few years due to my interest in Can Am.

[Leighton Irwin]

Sorry no. I probably knew her to see but that would be all. Lothar was not among the most friendly group.

[NAC]

Originally Posted by Steve Carter

Leighton - this is off the topic but as you were racing back then in the Elva you may know a lady friend of mine by the name of Marilyn Fox (she was Motschenbacher back then and married to Lothar) - they did the entire 8 yrs in Can Am mainly in McLarens. Ive come to know her over the last few years due to my interest in Can Am.

Hi Steve

Re your intrest in Can-Am - Auckland's Two Rooms Gallery, McLaren Trust and pop artist Bully Apple have put together an exhibition in Auckland as part of the 40 year anniversary celebrations.

See article and video here

[socram]

Just in case you weren't aware, Billy Apple is a fastidious owner (not racer) of classic cars and motorbikes, including an AJS, Cooper 85, Lola T212 etc. The Lola is the ex Jeremy Lord Minilite Wheels car, that for a time, lived with my lodger in Nottingham. He has been restoring it for many years. Its a small world...