A few selected shots from the Leyburn sprints. Celebrating 70 years since the 1949 Australian Grand Prix that was held at Leyburn.
This car I have mentioned previously but it the first time I have seen it race. Ex Jimmy McRae (Colin and Alastair's father) car. Was burnt out in the UK and then made its way here for rebuilding. Was further damaged and again rebuilt. I saw this car when the engine had been refitted.
GT40 replica.
1933 MG K3.
1939 MGB TB.
Repco Holden special. This car raced at the original Pittsworth sprints and has pretty much attended sprints ever year since around the downs.
Thisis a 1963 Mk II Sprite which I am fairly sure is sitting on MX-5 running gear.
And if you don't think these older cars get driven hard. This is a 1933 Aston Martin Le Mans long body. It clipped the last hay bale in the chicane which posted it sideways. Owner pulled the guard off the wheel and kept driving.
And the very rare 1980 Audi Quattro series I. NOT.