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Title: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: customFC on August 30, 2005, 09:29:20 AM Just been checking out a site that contains pics by Jeff Hislop, featuring many colour pics of the early days of Australian Drag Racing, esp Castlereagh. Over 300 pics, and each of them worth checking out. Here is a snap shot, including the 3 FE FC pics amongst the collection.
(http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fb1010025.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fj1000025.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fl1000006.jpg) I have a huge like for early Gasser style cars, and there are heaps of these amongst the pics. Here is a bunch more. (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fb1010022.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_e1020020.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_F1010012.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fc1020003.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_e1000013.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_F1000041.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fl1000007.jpg) (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fl1000011.jpg) Here is the link to the site. Go to Gallery and follow the links under Drag Racing....lots more awesome pics there. There is a copyright on the images, so contact the folks at the site if you want to use any pics. http://www.stillshots.com.au/ Regards Alex Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: craiga on August 30, 2005, 09:39:39 AM Great find Alex, post of the year!!!
Here is one of my personal favourites from the days at Castleragh - the Mustard coloured 'DUEL' Torana. A screaming red motor that lifted the wheels in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I loved this car, and ended up buying one the same colour. (http://tinypic.com/be7ocm.jpg) Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: customFC on August 30, 2005, 09:50:30 AM Hey Craig.
I remember that car well. Those launches were legendary Regards Alex Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: craiga on August 30, 2005, 09:54:51 AM (http://tinypic.com/be7uiv.jpg)
now that's a launch!!! Naturally aspirated red motor - I wish I could hear the noise it made again, it was just amazing. Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: customFC on August 31, 2005, 11:30:59 AM Hey Craig
That second pic is how I remember it. Here is another pic that shows 2 FE's including the Spray Chief car. The name of that Anglia is a lil non-PC these days, but the orange windows will always be cool. (http://www.stillshots.com.au/modules/coppermine/albums/Drag Racing/Nostalgia series/normal_ND_Fl1000012.jpg) Regards Alex Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: Hewart on September 03, 2005, 05:57:45 AM Great pics Alex...!! Always love the old colour shots!! Lot of history there.
Opens up a whole new search for excellent pics...! Found this pic on the Canberra drag site... This'll test your loyalties Craig...! Which one would you be cheering for the loudest...? :P ;D ;D (http://www.canberrastreetcars.com/images/old_dragway/CID12.jpg) Cheers Les.... ;) Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: 20.4_seconds on September 03, 2005, 06:33:43 AM ;D
Some awsome pics Alex, great find and great website...love the colour photos... ;D And your's also Les... keep them coming Nick Title: Re: Historical Aussie Drag Racing pics. Post by: GMH-O57(FLASH BACK 57) on September 12, 2005, 09:36:08 AM (http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/6008/fefcdragwheelie8xm.th.jpg)
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