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SYDNEY 6 HOUR CANCELLED
06/09/2017: The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) has always supported endurance racing for production cars, from the humble beginnings of what is now the Bathurst 1000, to holding and hosting various endurance races over the years at its current venue, Sydney Motorsport Park.
The ARDC recently teamed up with experienced promoters AMSport to create the Sydney 6 Hour; which was to be included on the program for the iconic Australian Muscle Car Masters annual event.
Unfortunately, the event did not attract enough entries to justify holding the race; to justify having our volunteer officials endure very long days; or to simply put on a good show.
Naturally, the ARDC is disappointed that the event has been cancelled, and is disappointed for AMSport’s Rob and Liam Curkpatrick who worked tirelessly to try and get this new format off the ground.
The Australian Muscle Car Masters program will be supplemented by at least one, but possibly two categories with details to follow in coming days.
Bob Holden and Bo Seton at this year’s MCM!
Have a squawk at these two Bathurst winners from 1965 and 1966!
Bo Seton behind the wheel in a beaut tribute to his ‘1966 Bathurst Cooper S’, which is being bought to the event courtesy of the Lucas family in a tribute to Bo.
Recently both Bob Holden and Bo Seton spent time together as Bo transitions from the Gold Coast to the Mid North Coast of NSW where Bob has resided for many years.
After nearly 60 years of racing against each other and not really spending time as mates Bo rang Bob out of the blue and asked if he could go and visit. They sat and talked that afternoon about their time and Bob openly admitted he shed a tear as Bo left after realising they both were very similar in their ideals and beliefs, realising missed opportunities through certain periods in life both on and off track.
We can guarantee a number of things during this year’s Australian Muscle Car Masters….
(1) Bob Holden will be racing his Group A Toyota (still)!
(2) This Cooper S along with a number of cars will be onsite as a tribute to Bo…..and
(3) Bo will be supporting Bob and Bob will be celebrating Bo.
We only ponder what would have occurred if these two blokes had got together in the late 70’s early 80’s as a team?
If you see either at the event – go and shake their hands… and tell them how much they’re admired!
CALLING ALL XT GT OWNERS
Bo is also, of course. the father to Glenn, and his grandson Aaron is now making his name felt in Australian Motorsport. To have three generations of Motorsport among us is such a great thing – and to celebrate their motorsport history, we are dedicating a large area in the Pits for EX-racecars of Bo’s plus a collective of roadcars including Capris, GT 500s and if we can find someone willing to sticker their car up to replicate Bo’s 68 Bathurst XT GT (Zircon Green) then we’d sure be grateful to include that in a very special Parade Lap and Presentation on Pit Straight… SO if you own a Capri, or GT Cortina, we’re looking for a couple – and of course the XT GT which will be joined by genuine Bo Seton tin tops from the Golden Era at this year’s event. CONTACT US TODAY!
All-Torana Bathurst Transporter recreated for MCM
In recreating one of the signature shots at Bathurst in 1973, we are set to provide an awesome spectacle at this year’s Muscle Car Masters!
We’ve acquired six stunning red Toranas required, complete with a stick on bobtail just for the event.
The owner of the real deal Bobby Morris #7 LJ XU-1 has confirmed it will be attending the 2017 Muscle Car Masters… Combined with 6 LJ road cars, it will be the first time since 1973 this has been seen! Look for it in a prime location at this year’s event.
Confirmed categories and Anniversaries for MCM 2017
OFFICIAL RELEASE: MCM is a race down memory lane for those that grew up spending the October long weekend viewing the Great Race on TV or spectating trackside on Mount Panorama.
As a return to the gutsy glory days of Bathurst, the MCM is a horsepower heaven for motorsport fans.
Six categories are now confirmed for Masters weekend, October 28-29. The full line-up is:
– Heritage Touring Cars (Group C/A)
– Historic Touring Cars to 1964 (Group Nb)
– Historic Touring Cars 1965-72 (Group Nc)
– Sports Sedans (National level)
– Kumho V8 Touring Cars (superseded V8 Supercars)
– PLUS Master Blasts demos (for historically significant racecars)
Other track sessions will be confirmed in the coming months.
Every year we dip our lids to a handful of muscle car milestones – the big events and most famous models that shaped our country’s legendary heritage of homegrown high performance. This year we celebrate:
– 50th anniversary of XR Falcon GT
– 45th anniversary of Brock’s 1972 XU-1 win
– 40th anniversary of the Torana A9X
– 40th anniversary of Ford’s 1977 1-2
– 30th anniversary of Bathurst’s 1987 WTCC round and the hard-fought ’87 ATCC.
Off-track attractions include ‘meet and greet’ sessions with legend race drivers, a mega show n’ shine (what we call the Pit Straight Car Club Corral) for road registered muscle cars and merchandise alley.
Unlike other motorsport events, fans can get up close to the machinery and chat with the drivers and their mechanics. Spectators are admitted free of charge to the competitors paddock and undercover grandstand, and kids 12 and under are FREE!
Buy your 2017 tickets online now and save!
Fans attending the Australian Muscle Car Masters at Sydney Motorsport Park can purchase cheaper tickets by pre-purchasing online ahead of the annual event, held on Saturday October 28 and Sunday October 29.
The Muscle Car Masters features a wide range of categories, cars and stars celebrating the rich history and heritage of Australian motorsport.
A two-day adult ticket purchased online is just $55 (plus $3.95 service fee) versus $70 at the gate, while a Saturday-only adult tickets at $25 and Sunday-only tickets $40 (plus $3.95 service fee) will save you 30% and 20% respectively!
A full list of tickets and prices is available HERE.
Concessions available, and children 15 and under are free with a paying adult.
Muscle Car Masters is a celebration of Australian motorsport history, heritage and passion. First held in 2005, it has become a permanent part of Sydney Motorsport Park’s calendar and this year moves from the Father’s Day weekend to October 28-29.
Six categories are now confirmed for Masters weekend, October 29-30. The full line-up is:
– Heritage Touring Cars (Group C/A)
– Historic Touring Cars to 1964 (Group Nb)
– Historic Touring Cars 1965-72 (Group Nc)
– Sports Sedans (National level)
– Kumho V8 Touring Cars (superseded V8 Supercars)
– 6-Hours of Sydney (production cars and production sportscars)
– Master Blasts demos (for historically significant racecars)
Other track sessions will be confirmed in the coming months.
Every year we dip our lids to a handful of muscle car milestones – the big events and most famous models that shaped our country’s legendary heritage of homegrown high
performance. This year we celebrate:
– 50th anniversary of XR Falcon GT
– 45th anniversary of Brock’s 1972 XU-1 win
– 40th anniversary of the Torana A9X
– 40th anniversary of Ford’s 1977 1-2
– 30th anniversary of Bathurst’s 1987 WTCC round and the hard-fought ’87 ATCC.
Off-track attractions include ‘meet and greet’ sessions with legend race drivers, a mega show n’ shine (what we call the Pit Straight Car Club Corral) for road registered muscle cars and merchandise alley. Unlike other motorsport events, fans can get up close to the machinery and chat with the drivers and their mechanics.
Spectators are admitted free of charge to the competitors paddock and undercover grandstand, and kids 15 and under are FREE!
Sydney 6 Hour Teams Up With Muscle Car Masters In 2017!
OFFICIAL RELEASE: For the first time in Muscle Car Masters history, a six-hour production car endurance race will test the mettle and metal Production Touring and Production Sports Cars.
Nicknamed the ‘Double Three”, the SYDNEY 6 HOUR will be spread across two three-hour legs across the Australian Muscle Car Masters weekend this October 28 – 29.
The first leg is set to start as the sun starts to go down on Saturday afternoon, and resumed on Sunday morning as the first flag drops.
Punctuating the Double-Three is a Saturday evening Australian Muscle Car Masters / 6 Hour ‘pit party’, with invitations open to competitors, fans and officials alike.
“The introduction of the 6 Hours of Sydney within the fantastic Australian Muscle Car Masters event is a win-win for fans and competitors alike,” said ARDC CEO Glenn Matthews.
“It offers potential competitors a high profile race meeting that remains one of the most popular held at Sydney Motor Sport Park each year. Fans will enjoy a different style of racing for that weekend and an even broader array of vehicles.
“We think it integrates well into the existing Muscle Car Masters concept and evolves the event moving forward into the future.
“We are strong supporters of the concept and think it will be a fantastic addition to the event.”
The field is expected to comprise a mix of state and national level Production Car competitors, selected Production Sports car racers and those with eligible vehicles that may not race presently race on the national scene.
Technical regulations will include a mixture of Production Touring car and selected Production Sports cars, with an array of more than 200 vehicles eligible for the race ranging from the Lotus Exige / Elise sports cars to vehicles like the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, Holden Commodore / HSV and Toyota 86s – amongst others.
Improved Production vehicles will also be eligible, with classes for both over and under two-litre cars featuring alongside the existing Production Car and Production Sports Car categories.
All cars will be required to run a control R-Spec tyre, with the brand yet to be finalised.
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