By Trevor Jackson
THE sight and sound of yesteryear descended on McNamara Park on the weekend for the Australian Historic Road Race Championships.
A variety of categories catered for most tastes, from the reasonably modern machinery, to the old big single and twins, to some impressive sidecars outfits.
The Irving Vincent team brought solo and sidecar setups all the way from Coffs Harbour, claiming wins in their respective categories and providing some excellent viewing for those who enjoy the old machinery.
Australian Superbike rider Beau Beaton ensured the big Vincent solo machine performed to its former glory, claiming a win in every leg of the Unlimited category to take the championship honours.
Likewise in the Period 5 sidecars category, Beaton piloted the big Vincent outfit to a win in every leg to again claim the overall honours.
Another crowd-pleaser was the Konig sidecar, with Peter Searle and Paul Montiford providing a real look into the history of the sport.
The outfit has a long history, originally raced with the former outboard motor installed.
The outfit went missing for many years, only to be discovered and restored to again take to the track in anger.
BSA, Harley Davidson and Norton machinery were a popular attraction, drawing big crowds as they thundered their way around the 2.45 kilometre circuit.
At the end of the day the Mount Gambier Motorcycle Club was pleased with the weekend, with big crowds in attendance and few incidents.
Results
Period 2 up to 500cc: Philip Price, 100 points.
Period 2 Unlimited: Ross Bolding, 90; Murray Johnson, 74; Dan Gleeson, 70.
Period 3 125cc: Trevor Henderson, 100; Des Heaney, 60.
Period 3 250cc: Fred Schafer, 83; Martyn Chambers, 82; Darrell Bailey, 50.
Period 3 500cc: Peter O’Neill, 90; Doug Churcher, 90; Philip Price, 70.
Period 3 Formula 700: Robin Turner, 90; Bradley Astill, 90.
Period 3 Sidecars: S. Scott/B. Darcy, 82.5; G. Francis/P. Kenny, 65; D. Wain/G. Ditchfield, 64.
Period 4 125cc: Grant Jordan, 100; Pat Griffin, 80; Steven Elford, 72.
Period 4 250cc: Ben Liebig, 100; Terry Morris, 75; Peter Heles, 72.
Period 4 350cc: Tim Kingston, 95; Anthony Logan, 85; David Campbell, 67.
Period 4 500cc: Christian Carlson, 100; Anthony Logan, 78; Tim Kingston, 73.
Period 4 Formula 750: William Sayer, 100; David Ellis, 78; Clive Hughes , 38.
Period 4 Sidecars: P. Clancy/C. Clancy, 100; T. Campbell/W. Wilksch, 80; G. Grant/C. Lawson, 72.
Period 5 125cc: David Short, 100; Lindsay Russell, 80; Gemma Kernich, 70.
Period 5 250cc: Brett Metcalf, 100; David Hall, 80; Ben Shaw, 72.
Period 5 350cc: Lachlan Hill, 100; Andy Pitman, 80; Brett Metcalf, 72.
Period 5 500cc: Tom Bramich, 100; Jamie Banks, 80; Richard Olbrich, 70.
Period 5 Formula 750: Jamie Banks, 100; Royce Rowe, 78; Richard Olbrich, 74.
Period 5 Sidecars: B. Beaton/N. Beare, 100; P. Searle/P. Montiford, 60.
Period 5 Unlimited: Beau Beaton, 100; Brad Phelan, 78; Simon Cook, 70.
Period 6 125cc: Tait Coghill, 100; Andrew Cpghill, 80; Edward Marsden, 69.
Period 6 250cc Production: Ben Shaw, 95; Christian Carlson, 85; Chris Tyler, 68.
Period 6 250cc: Lachlan Hill, 100; Tait Coghill, 80; Andy Pitman, 70.
Period 6 500cc: Lachlan Hill, 100; Colin Sleigh, 80; Max Jordan, 72.
Period 6 Formula 1300cc: Joshua Mathers, 100; Brad Phelan, 80; Phillip Burke, 72.
Period 6 Formula 750cc: Phillip Burke, 85; David Trotter, 79; Corey Forde, 70.
