nternational Entries for Phillip Island
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The largest historic motorsport event in the Southern Hemisphere with close to 400 cars competing in ten categories from the late 1920s to the late 80s including some spectacular race cars never seen before in Australia. Along with racers from all over the vast country of Australia, and over 1000 club cars on display, the Phillip Island Classic also attracts some international entries each year.
Of special interest this year will be the Porsche 917/30 Chassis 005 which was built at the Porsche Weissach facility for Gerry Sutterfield, a large Porsche Dealer in USA and recently arrived in Australia. Porscheannihilatedthecompetitionandcapturedthe Can-Am Championship in 1973 with Mark Donohue winning six races in a row in the ultimate development of the Can-Am 907/30 model. The 5374cc flat 12-cylinder, air cooled turbocharged car will be participating at Phillip Island for the first time.
Another international returnee, Ernie Nagamatsu from the USA will drive the replica 7/8 scale (Old Yella) OY10 Chassis 00 Corvette Special Racer. This car has been produced as a tribute to the original 00 Corvette Special raced by the legendary Dave MacDonald and will be seen for first time seen in Australia.
From the UK, Keith Ahlers will be bringing his Lola Mk 1 to Phillip Island. Better known for racing Morgans, Keith will also be bringing one along to race and to use as road transport while touring Australia. Dates are 7-9 March. See www.vhrr.com.
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