Where Are They Now ???? - Page 5

noodles · 13 Jan 2005, 21:44 (Ref:1200275)

Tony Edmondson bought into Elfin Sports Cars in the mid 80s (along with Don Elliott, who Tony drove for in the early 80s, driving Don's K&A Engineering-built Alfetta Chev sports sedan). I believe they sold out of Elfin by the end of the 80s. Since then, no idea.

Crash Test · 13 Jan 2005, 21:49 (Ref:1200278)

Are we sure about Jamie McHugh??

Crowestar · 13 Jan 2005, 23:40 (Ref:1200362)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

The last time I recall George Fury competing was in early 1990 when he was offered the drive in someone else's Galant VR4 and promptly won the opening two rounds of the Australian Rally Championship. Then the car was sold. Shame.

He also drove in the 1990 Bathurst 1000 is one of Glenn Seton's cars. #30 from memory

William Dale Jr · 13 Jan 2005, 23:49 (Ref:1200370)

George was still under contract with Nissan for 1990, but when they cut back to running 2 cars, Fury was the one left on the sidelines, although his contract did allow him to go rallying. However, once Nissan decided they were only going to run one car in the enduros, they released George from his contract and he signed up with Glenn in time to race at Oran Park in the final ATCC round. They then won the Sandown 500 together, but ran in seperate cars at Bathurst and Eastern Creek.

George also did the first couple of James Hardie 12 Hours in a Galant VR-4, run I think by a rally team? I think George Shepherd was involved?

Falcadore · 14 Jan 2005, 03:00 (Ref:1200490)

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Originally Posted by William Dale Jr

George was still under contract with Nissan for 1990, but when they cut back to running 2 cars, Fury was the one left on the sidelines, although his contract did allow him to go rallying. However, once Nissan decided they were only going to run one car in the enduros, they released George from his contract and he signed up with Glenn in time to race at Oran Park in the final ATCC round. They then won the Sandown 500 together, but ran in seperate cars at Bathurst and Eastern Creek.

George also did the first couple of James Hardie 12 Hours in a Galant VR-4, run I think by a rally team? I think George Shepherd was involved?

The Bathurst Galant VR4 was owned and run by Bathurst's own Rod Jones IIRC, but I think it was just 1991. And maybe those rallies were in '91, as I remember Fury rallying after he finished with Group A. He certainly would not have been racing in Mitsubishis while still contracted to Nissan.

simon5574 · 14 Jan 2005, 11:33 (Ref:1200762)

Someone mentioned Rohan Onslow earlier in the piece. What did happen to him?

Last i remember he was partnering Mark Gibbs in the GIO Godzilla and won the Sandown 500 when Fred Gibson decided not to run his cars due to concerns about the safety of the wheels on the cars after the weight limit was increased by CAMS.

Funnily enough the GIO cars were run out of Gibsons workshop and once more lapped the field on way to another demoralising GTR victory.

NISSAN GTR- I STILL WANT ONE!

racer69 · 15 Jan 2005, 02:39 (Ref:1201348)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

The Bathurst Galant VR4 was owned and run by Bathurst's own Rod Jones IIRC, but I think it was just 1991. And maybe those rallies were in '91, as I remember Fury rallying after he finished with Group A. He certainly would not have been racing in Mitsubishis while still contracted to Nissan.

He definatly rallied in 1990, won the opening round from memory.

Falcadore · 15 Jan 2005, 03:53 (Ref:1201369)

It was the first two rounds - because I remember thinking it was a championship gone beggin that year.

**GTRMagic** · 15 Jan 2005, 05:14 (Ref:1201389)

Sponsored by Spitwater high pressure water guns....

rdmdog · 15 Jan 2005, 07:22 (Ref:1201433)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

Still running Phoenix Motorsport with a fingers in a few pies about the place, I think he had a hand in the Searle & Miller V8Supercar Commodores.

Also ran the Jay Verdnik car in this years Konica Minolta series.

David Towe · 15 Jan 2005, 08:41 (Ref:1201450)

GAZ170 and KRYPTO71 you asked about Gary Willmington and Darren Pate. Gary is manager at Wakefield aprk and competed in last year's Touring Car Challenge and I saw Darren yesterday and he's tied up running his Dad's smash repair business in Kingswood NSW and has no plans to return to racing.

TSR · 15 Jan 2005, 09:38 (Ref:1201459)

What ever happen to Bob Morris, I can recall he drove the pace car at Bathurst a few years ago. Does have an intrest in Bob Morris Air Cond in the southern suburbs of Sydney.

rdmdog · 15 Jan 2005, 11:17 (Ref:1201497)

Bob Morris was inducted into the Australian Touring Car Hall of Fame this year at the V8Supercar awards dinner. I believe he lives in the Kangaroo Valley area. A band "Trout Fishing in Quebec" had a song on their CD "Pi$$ing into the wind" called Bob Morris, and yes it is about him!

rdmdog · 15 Jan 2005, 11:19 (Ref:1201498)

The same CD has a somng titled Ayrton Senna, and one called Barry Bolwell, about one of the fibreglass ford powered things!

fordlover · 15 Jan 2005, 12:03 (Ref:1201505)

what happened to david auger??

i work in a small shopping center (more like corner store) and it is owned by a David Auger, i am curious to see if it is the same guy, he also owns a Gun shop i think (that's what the christmas card said anyway).

what about Robby Fracevic (SP??)

racer69 · 16 Jan 2005, 04:21 (Ref:1201978)

Auger was racing in Malaysia/Asia after the ASTC passed away, i'm not sure whether he still is nowadays though.

Robbie Francevic still races in New Zealand, he drives a Pontiac GTO in the Central Muscle Car series (exact name escapes me at the moment). There was a feature on this class in AMC a few months back, and another one in the latest edition.

chavez · 16 Jan 2005, 04:48 (Ref:1201986)

John Bundy - of EPA Unleaded RX-7 fame - or should that be infamy?

krypto71 · 16 Jan 2005, 06:19 (Ref:1202003)

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Originally Posted by David Towe

GAZ170 and KRYPTO71 you asked about Gary Willmington and Darren Pate. Gary is manager at Wakefield aprk and competed in last year's Touring Car Challenge and I saw Darren yesterday and he's tied up running his Dad's smash repair business in Kingswood NSW and has no plans to return to racing.

Cheers David, I really liked the Rothmans F1 coloured FHolden which I think Darren drove some time in the mid 90's. Shame he isn't still racing today. IIRC, I think he was involved in that huge pileup at the top of the mountain in 98, I sure hope that day didn't contribute to him not racing now...

**GTRMagic** · 16 Jan 2005, 07:06 (Ref:1202014)

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Originally Posted by chavez

John Bundy - of EPA Unleaded RX-7 fame - or should that be infamy?

Faded back into the mystery from whence he came... I understood he may be an executive for a lift company....

Steve Holmes · 16 Jan 2005, 07:13 (Ref:1202017)

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Originally Posted by racer69

Auger was racing in Malaysia/Asia after the ASTC passed away, i'm not sure whether he still is nowadays though.

Robbie Francevic still races in New Zealand, he drives a Pontiac GTO in the Central Muscle Car series (exact name escapes me at the moment). There was a feature on this class in AMC a few months back, and another one in the latest edition.

racer69, thanks for the free plug! Yes, Francevic has done a couple of races with CMC. His GTO has about 700hp, on road tyres!!! He actually uses it mainly for Targa style events. Its road registered, 8,500cc!

cavvy · 16 Jan 2005, 07:50 (Ref:1202024)

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Originally Posted by chavez

John Bundy - of EPA Unleaded RX-7 fame - or should that be infamy?

JB was quick in his Cleanaway RX3 in 1979.

Just Do It! · 16 Jan 2005, 09:44 (Ref:1202070)

Central Muscle Car Series = Super GT??

Steve Holmes · 16 Jan 2005, 17:43 (Ref:1202341)

JDI, no they're two different classes. Super GT features late model turbo Porsches, etc, plus Mitsi Evos, WRXs, and there are a few classic V8s in there too.

Central Muscle Cars is for pre 1984 six cylinder and V8 touring and sports cars, front engined, normally aspirated. Monaros, Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, Falcons, Commodores etc. Check it out:

http://www.centralmusclecars.co.nz

Just Do It! · 16 Jan 2005, 20:16 (Ref:1202467)

Well you learn something everyday. It is a problem when these club classes get lost in the noise of a sport that runs 300+ classes

Gaz170 · 16 Jan 2005, 22:07 (Ref:1202553)

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Originally Posted by TSR

What ever happen to Bob Morris, I can recall he drove the pace car at Bathurst a few years ago. Does have an intrest in Bob Morris Air Cond in the southern suburbs of Sydney.

Sold many years ago (1970's or 80's IIRC) to a guy who's son I went to school with. Not sure if this person still owns it or has sold it since.