- Who just want to learn more about older Formula Vees!

There is an event for you this weekend in Melbourne ......

The Historic Formula Vee Association of Australia (HFVAA) is holding a "Shed Day" in Victoria, which is open to anyone interested in Historic Formula Vee.

You can bring your car along to:

- Have it checked for historic compliance.

- Get some advice and tips on getting it all together.

or just come along for a chat and something to eat and drink with people who are interested in Historic Formula Vee.

The Shed Day is being held at:

John Dean's Workshop

Factory 10, 5 Edelmaier Street

Bayswater, VIC

Date: 1st March 2009

Time: 10.30am to 4pm

Please confirm if you wish to come along with

Geoff Kelly

Phone: 03 9706 2593

Email: the4kellys@...

Regards,

Ian Lee

Secretary, Historic Formula Vee Association of Australia

Email: secretary@...

Website: www.historicveeaustralia.com

First up thanks to John Dean for putting me into contact with Ray Colenso & Andy Fischer to help identify this car. 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/chequer57/keays_kingfisher.jpg

Over the last few days we have worked out via series of emails that this car is Andy's first Kingfisher of this design as this car was nickel bronzed while his later cars were MIG welded.   Andy sold this car to Frank Bathgate in 1982.

Of the other Kingfischer's of similar design, around the same time.  The car Ray Colenso owned had the gear change moved from the left to the right side of the car before he bought it from Andy (Ray being a open wheel purist). We know where that car is and also where another Kingfischer is that is hiding in WA awaiting a second life.

I have also checked with CAMS regarding the admin paperwork, so we extremely confident of this cars identity.

So now the seller has correct log book number for the cars so the log book can be re-issued and if the new owner wants to make it Historic there is a definate link to it's pre 85 past.

Again thanks to everyone who helped in the FVAV and CAMS.

Regards,

Ian Lee
Secretary, HFVAA

--- In fvee@yahoogroups.com, "Ian" <chequer57@...> wrote:
>
>
> Any idea's who's Kingfisher this was before it became a ebay sale item
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160308989696
> <http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160308989696>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Ian Lee
>

Any idea's who's Kingfisher this was before it became a ebay sale item

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160308989696

Regards,

Ian Lee

This weekend the Historic Vee's (pre 85) hit the track at Eastern Creek
as part of the Tasman Revival Meeting.   11 Historic Vee's from NSW &
Queensland will do battle amongst the Group M & O cars to determine
who's best in making the old girls fly.

Amongst the noise and sideways action of the Formula 5000's and other
historic Classes the Historic Vees will be out for qualifying and a
race on Friday, two races on Saturday and race on Sunday afternoon.

If you're interested in Historic Vees or a driver from the past please
come and visit us in the pits have a chat.

Ian Lee
Secretary, Historic Formula Vee Association of Australia
secretary@...

Website
www.historicveeaustralia.com

Robert,

Formula Vee started in Queensland in 1980 so anything before that will
  most likely be in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia.

Regards,

Ian Lee

--- In fvee@yahoogroups.com, Robert Fry <robertfry94@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> i first started racing my fathers NG Elfin in 2007 when the car
became eligible for historic racing, before that we ran the car in
sprints and hillclimbs.
> i found this group through the national website and decided to join.
I live in Brisbane and mainly race at morgan park. Dad and I have four
historic cars between us, two formula vee and two formula fords.
> the Two formula Vee's are both Elfins, one is the NG which is
chassis # 8226 which we have had for 5 years and the second is an
early Elfin 500 chassis # 6719
> which i have just aquired.
>
> I have looked at the elfin chassis register on this site and have
found  that it doesn't  correlate to the log book of chassis # 6719...
> So far i have found out that Pat Lonton only raced the car in 1987
this i can verify, through the record of ownership in the log book.
what i have found out is that
> the car was first raced in Queensland in 1983 by Mark Rowe, who then
sold it in late 1984/early 1985 to a Mr Robert Cronshaw.  Both of
these owners raced the car at lakeside and at surfers.
> What i am trying to trace now is the history bfor 1983.
>
> This may help others trying to find history on their car/s. I have
found most of my information through the log book with the car and
also the HRCC Qld library which has race meeting programs and would
> gladly help others searching for history as well, the only thing is
that it is mainly Queensland race meetings after 1974.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Robert John Fry
>

Hi,

Just as a matter of interest I was slogging through the list of Peter Ward built Spectre's and I know the where abouts (or fate) of the following chassis.

01 80
02 80
06 81
08 82
09 82
10 82
11 82
13 82
14 82
16 82
17 82
19 83
26 84
27 85
38 88
37 91

Can anyone out there fill in where (or what happened to the missing numbers in the sequence.

Please email me at chequer57@... if you have any relevant information.

Regards,

Ian Lee
Secretary, HFVAA

Hi DC,

Found out that Ross Jones' car is Adeliade with Michael Shearer
(basically right under my nose).  Thanks for your and Damon's help.

Regards,

Ian

--- In fvee@yahoogroups.com, "David Cutts" <djcutts@...> wrote:
>
> Ian, his business was Cuthbert Jones Builders/ master builders  in the
> Woolondilly shire. Not sure if there still around but may help.
> DC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fvee@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fvee@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Ian
> Sent: Thursday, 14 August 2008 4:36 PM
> To: fvee@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [fvee] Getting contact with Ross Jones
>
>
>
>
> Hi anyone know what happened to Ross Jones.  I'd like to get in
contact with
> him.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ian Lee
> chequer57@hotmail. <mailto:chequer57@...> com
>

-----Original Message-----
From: fvee@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fvee@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Thursday, 14 August 2008 4:36 PM
To: fvee@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fvee] Getting contact with Ross Jones

Hi anyone know what happened to Ross Jones.  I'd like to get in contact with him.

Regards,

Ian Lee
chequer57@hotmail.com

Hi anyone know what happened to Ross Jones.  I'd like to get in contact with him.

Regards,

Ian Lee
chequer57@...

Looks like we're not going to get Raymond Terrace's Motorplex now......  see below

Regards,

Ian

http://portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/news/pages/69648.html  (text below)

MOTORPLEX ORDERS AND JUDGEMENT - Media release
On Friday, the long running appeal proceedings brought by Motorplex Australia Pty Limited against Port Stephens Council was dismissed in the NSW Land & Environment Court.

In dismissing the appeal, Commissioner Brown refused the amended development application, and allowed Council until 18 July 2008 to make any application for costs.

In commending this outcome, Council's Group Manager Sustainable Planning, David Broyd, said that throughout the proceedings Council has been consistent with its reasons for refusing the original development application.

"Council has consistently and vigorously adopted the position that the proposed development, and later the various amended development proposals, should be refused," said Mr Broyd.

Mr Broyd also stated the reasons for this refusal included:
• significant adverse impacts on threatened species and habitats;
• significant adverse impacts on water quality;
• significant soil erosion that would result from the construction and operation of the proposed development;
• significant adverse noise impacts on nearby rural-residential properties;
• significant traffic impacts on local roads and the adjacent Highway, especially at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Italia Road;
• the proposed development being inconsistent with the objective of the 1(a) Rural zone.

Council staff will consider further legal advice on the issue of costs of the proceedings.

Contact details
Group Manager Sustainable Planning
Tel: 02 49800324
Fax: 02 49873612
david.broyd @portstephens.nsw.gov.au

--- In fvee@yahoogroups.com, 356 mal <mal3562000@...> wrote:
>
> an important message to everyone on this forum
> M.G.C.C.N. and Motorplex are trying to build a new race track near newcastle.
> the plans have been in court for approx 8 years
> whilst most people may have thought this was all dead and buried the developer has been working away
> slowly and tirelessly the get this development passed.
> we now need your help
> the council has re advertised the plans and is asking for written submissions
> WE NEED NUMBERS AND NOISE
> I am asking everyone on this forum to write a letter/email and get all their friends to write a letter/email
> it needs to be a letter a signature is no good
> and to put this on every other forum you are on whether it be cars ,motorbikes, pushbikes anything
>
> this may be the only new race track to get built in N.SW.
>
> thanks in advance
>
> Malcolm Roach
>
>
> Support the Ringwood Park Motorsport Complex.
>
> The DA for the Motorplex Ringwood Park Development upgrade has been readvertised in the
> Port Stephens Examiner on Thursday 20 March 2008 by the Port Stephens Council (PSC). Revised plans and the Species Impact Study are on display and the Council has asked for written submissions.
>
> We are asking everyone from all over Australia (especially those who live in the Port Stephens Council area) to support Motorplex and the MG Car Club Committee by writing to the council expressing your SUPPORT for this project.
>
> Facts that may be mentioned, preferably in your own words:
>
> #61558; The revised plans seem to be designed to minimise the affects on all the threatened species populations, their habitats and the ecological communities. The proposed planting of additional flora and trees will significantly enhance the quality of all the Endangered Ecological Community areas.
> #61558; Venue for safe Senior & Junior driver development.
> #61558; Venue for awareness & defensive driving training.
> • Police, Fire, Ambulance & Australia Post.
> • High School driver education programs.
> • Corrective Services (from the court system).
> #61558; Increased tourism, revenue and employment for the Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas.
> #61558; Venue for drivers from all over Australia including the Central Coast, Newcastle, Upper & lower Hunter Mid
> North Coast as well as Port Stephens to compete in club level motorsport in a safe & controlled environment.
> #61558; Venue for Hunter region bicycle road race training & events (safe & off the roads).
> #61558; The land is already council approved and used for motorsport (including the drag strip in 1989)
> #61558; It would seem that Military Noise is more of a concern in the proposed Kings Hill development than any perceived noise problem from upgrading the Ringwood Park facility.
>
> This may be your last chance to give your opinion to the council. Don’t let all our effort of the past seven years be in vain.
>
> This effort has already cost over three quarters of a million dollars let alone the half million dollars plus, cost to the PSC. Much of this could have been used to upgrade the facility.
>
> Also tell the council that you like to address the court about your concerns. (objectors, such as the C.R.A.B.S., group will be doing so). We must not be outnumbered.
>
> Written letters or emails (submissions) must contain your name, address and phone number & have to be received by the council before the 20 April 2008.
>
> Post letters to Emails send to
>
> DA NO: 16-2002-42-1 council@portstephens .nsw.gov.au
> Scott Anson Attention Scott Anson
> P.O. BOX 42
> Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
>
> also cc to
> Ringwood-parksubmissions@...
> (this will allow us to monitor the submissions the council receives)
>
> Send this information to all in your “address book”, and then ask them to send the information on to all in their “address books”.
>
> Greg Hunter. President.
> John Collins Vice President
> MG Car Club Newcastle.
>
> Peter Lee
> Director
> Motorplex Australia.
>
>
> 1st April 2008.
>
>
> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.
> www.yahoo7.com.au/y7mail
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Ian

To: fvee@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:09 AM

Subject: [fvee] Concept Lost ?

As most people know I take an interest in Concept Formula Vee's (yeah stop laughing)

Anyway I know where most are but one of  the family has slipped out of NSW.

It last looked like this when it was For Sale in May 2003

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/chequer57/concept_gs82.jpg 

It is the ex Steve Cramp, Robert Hlanuda, Barry Noble, Stephen Butcher, Greg Douglass car

I asked Russell Morgan (the previous owner) and seller at the time and he said

"The car went to Victoria, and from memory the guy who bought it wanted it as a second car for hillclimbing, so he didn't have to change over his other vee from track duty, so he is probably involved in racing down there. Sorry, I had a look in my old work diary but I didn't keep any details. Wish I could help you out."

So is anyone keen to fess up to secretly owning it or know who does own it.  The reason I ask is to update the ownership register I am working on.  I have all the Avanti's done and have tracked down most of the pre 1986 Elfins.

Regards,

Ian Lee
chequer57@hotmail.com

I know it's pretty weird answering my own question, but I have found
out who's cars they were.  They are David Harrison's cars the PRD and
Elfin last seen in black, silver and yellow on Queensland Racetracks.

Regards,

Ian


--- In fvee@yahoogroups.com, "Ian" <chequer57@...> wrote:
>
> Yep, You can even drive a Vee on your North Queensland Holiday.....
>
> http://www.makotrac.com/karts_tracks/formulaVee.html
> <http://www.makotrac.com/karts_tracks/formulaVee.html>
>
> http://www.makotrac.com/images/anniversary/P3230013x.jpg
> <http://www.makotrac.com/images/anniversary/P3230013x.jpg>
> The guys in the background are blessing them.
>
> BTW Any ideas who's car these were ?
>
> Regards,
>
> Ian Lee
>