RED HOT... Tony Hubbard's Chevrolet Camero. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
By Deanne Jeffers
SOUPED up historic race vehicles and sunshine made for a hugely successful 47th Historic Winton. Presented by the Austin 7 Club in association with Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Victoria (HMRAV), Winton Raceway near Benalla welcomed pre-COVID-level crowds across the last weekend of May.
“About 5,000 people enjoyed the buzz and spectacle of car, motorcycle and sidecar racing across 48 events,” said event director and president of the Austin 7 Club, Len Kerwood.
ATTENDANCE… The 47th Historic Winton pulled huge crowds to Benalla Raceway. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
Highlights included the Cortina Challenge won by Nick Gascone (Melbourne) in his 1963 Ford Cortina, the Harley vs Indian Hand Shift Battle, the Sunday Parade featuring the best of the Shannons car park display, and the almost gymnastic racing of the sidecars.
The ‘Best Presented’ and other car trophies were presented at a post-race event on Saturday night. Winners included:
Best Presented Car – “Mr Juicy” 1977 Ralt RT1 – driver Malcom Oastler of Candelo, NSW
Best Presented Sports Car -1970 MG Midget – driver Warren Hotz of Blaxland, NSW
Best Presented Sedan – 1963 Mini Morris Cooper S – driver Tom Tweedie of Darlinghurst, NSW
Best Presented Regularity Car – 1960 Aljon Special – driver Angelo Di Donato of Spring Gully, Vic.
ALL REVVED UP… Adviser journalist Deanne Jeffers caught all the action on the Saturday during the Historic Winton. Photo: Tom ByrneRED HOT… Tony Hubbard’s Chevrolet Camero. Photo: Deanne JeffersON DISPLAY… Attendees enjoyed the cars on display at the Pit Stop, with the opportunity to speak with owners of these prized possessions between races. Photo: Deanne JeffersIT SINGS… 1934 Singer Le-Mans. Introduced in 1933, the Singer Le Mans was a two-seater sports car based on the Singer Nine. It was powered by a 972cc, four-cylinder overhead-camshaft engine that produced around 26.5 horsepower. The Le Mans was known for its good handling and performance, and it was successful in competition. The Singer Le Mans was produced until 1939, and it is a popular car among collectors today. Photo: Deanne JeffersCLASSICS… Vintage Sports Car Club display at the Pit Stop. Photo: Deanne JeffersPEDDLE TO THE MEDDLE… Riders before the Indians vs. Harley Davidson race. Photo: Deanne JeffersHIGH OCTANE… Indian vs. Harley Davidson race. Photo: Deanne JeffersSUNSHINE… Spectators enjoy the racing and the sunshine in Benalla. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
