Formula 5000 driver stan redmond

F5000 marques represented will be chevron, elfin, lola, march, matich, mcrae and talon. Allaustralian podium in the final formula 5000 race at the tasman. Jul 07, 2010 after seven seasons with rounds on both sides of the tasman, the msc f5000 tasman cup revival series looks set to be an almost allnew zealand affair this summer though allowance in the 201011 calendar has been made should the popular new zealandbased mscbacked group again be invited to join the support class roster at the australian formula 1 grand prix meeting in melbourne in march next. It dominated the last three seasons of formula 5000, winning the us series three times and the british and us series once each.

The prototype recently made an appearance at surfers paradise for the gold coast 600, where it did some demo laps in the hands of tim macrow, and the soundoh wow, the sound. Restored to f5000 form in 1996 and raced in vintage race events by barry blackmore. It includes a scca logbook that documents races at pocono, elkhart lake, long beach, riverside, and others. Nz f5000 tasman cup revival 2012 wigram revival results and. Stan redmond spins out at the top of the front straight, then carries on to complete a couple of laps during qualifying at a race at the manfeild circuit in.

Graham mcraebuilt formula 5000s dominate skope classic. Vale stan redmond f5000 racing page 1 owners forum. The 1975 long beach grand prix was the inaugural running of the grand prix of long beach. Jan 06, 20 stan redmond races a few laps at the manfeild circuit in feilding new zealand in his lola 332 formula 5000 race car. Chris lambden, ian clements, stanley redmond,gbox brett willis, gbox. The european formula 5000 championship was a motor racing series for formula 5000 cars held annually from 1969 to 1975. Page 1 of 3 formula 5000 australian grand prix 2007 posted in tnfs archive. Formula 5000 or f5000 was an open wheel, single seater autoracing formula that ran in different series in various regions around the world from 1968 to 1982. Frank and judy lyons from england boosted the numbers further for the next two races, and at phillip island, where the vhrr allowed a few f1s to join in, a total of 28 cars participated in. Hadfield took pole by three quarters of a second from teammate michael schryver, who raced the lola t430 of todd stewart. The mk7 was designed to contest the scca 5 liter formula a formula 5000 class. Jim stengels mcrae gm1 formula 5000 race car, number 59. The visitors were forced to switch to borrowed cars after their own were stranded at sea en route to new zealand, but that made no difference to hadfield, who quickly set the pace in stan redmonds lola t332.

Feb 18, 20 the countrys controlling body has not released the driver s name but it has been reported that christchurch driver stan redmond was at the wheel of the formula 5000 car when it crashed. A field of 17 thundering formula 5000 race cars is set to break the sound barrier at. The countrys controlling body has not released the drivers name but it has been reported that christchurch driver stan redmond was at the wheel of the formula 5000 car when it crashed. Previously, this class was a bit of a catch all, but starting in 1968, the class was strictly a class for 5 liter engines based on production v8 blocks. Stan redmond races a few laps at the manfeild circuit in feilding new zealand in his lola 332 formula 5000 race car. The loan was in exchange for a new traco chevrolet v8 engine.

Car bought by stan redmond in 2009 and shipped to nz to be campaigned in tasman revival. Back now by derek lawson is truly an exceptional book, and a valuable asset to any formula library. Stan was a stalwart in the revived f5000 category, highly regarded in the category world wide, achieving a superb 2nd place at brands hatch in 2008. Stan redmond, died at age 65 after crashing his lola t332 in a vintage formula 5000 race at teretonga, nz. The purpose and mission for the registry is to present those formula 5000 race cars that are still in existence and provide a brief history and key technical specifications of the cars. The other trophy awarded on the day, the stan redmond memorial trophy, went to series class a for earlier model f5000 cars winner frank karl mclaren m10b the trophy is awarded to the driver who best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship and persistence in the face of adversity that series original redmond exhibited and friend and former. Wonder if they race at the poorly support sandown meeting in november. Formula 5000 updated, january 26, 2020 welcome to my formula 5000. Christian devereux died in the crash of his 1965 mini cooper in a vintage race at donington park, in england. It was originally intended as a lowcost series aimed at openwheel racing cars that no longer fit into any particular formula. Amateur british driver kaye griffiths entered his brp in the final six rounds of the inaugural british formula 5000 season, then transported the car to new zealand where he entered the first three rounds of the 1970 tasman series. F5000 boost for new zealand fans this summer motorsport retro. Nov 27, 2012 the hosts got their revenge in the 10lap feature formula 5000 final at the 2012 tasman revival historic motor racing meeting on november 2325 at sydney motorsport park, with the lola t332 of. They have been coming since 2004 and are always worth the trip.

Stan was more than just a fellow competitor in our very tightknight little group of the formula 5000 association. Christchurch, new zealand, driver ian clements leads the series in his lola t332 by one point from fellow kiwis aaron burson talon mr1a 180 and stan redmond lola t332. It also provided the basis of the t333 canam design and the successful frissbee, schkee and prophet canam cars. Super5000 formula thunder 5000, developed by historic f5000 racer and publisher chris lambden, broke cover in march. Mcrae drivers to the fore in f5000 at skope classic. Hrc tasman revival 200708 interest in the series continued to grow slowly but surely in new zealand, and 19 cars started the lady wigram trophy in january. A web site devoted to all drivers, cars and f5000 race events conducted in north america from 19671976. Called formula thunder 5000, the idea pairs a simple chassis to a beastly 5. The news just gets better and better for the many fans of the formula 5000 racing cars that. Formula 5000 rose city 10,000 1978 standings race results for formula 5000 rose city 10,000 1978. Car bought by stan redmond in 2009 and shipped to nz to be campaigned in. John nicholson 197475 the aucklander, whose one f1 start was the 1975 british grand prix, passed away in england aged 75 last month. Sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series trio michael collins, steve ross and leroy stevenson drove home the incredible legacy of category original graham mcrae at the third round of the 201920 seasons series at the skope classic motor racing meeting in christchurch over the february 0102 weekend. Racing car driver injured in crash otago daily times online.

It was the last car brown raced and has been restored in nz by its latest owner stan redmond. Driver in serious condition after racing car crash stuff. A nearly complete rolling chassis minus gearbox, plus some spares, the car ran with either a chevy or ford and hewland gearbox. And eagerly awaited is the appearance of the team vds lola t333cs in which warwick brown won the 1978 rothmans series. With fellow series stalwart stan redmond lola t333 cs abbott slowly. Stan redmonds lola t330t332 at the classic speed fest at. Feb 22, 20 stan redmond was hurt in a crash on friday. One of a number of cars coming from new zealand is the stan redmonds lola. Popular f5000 driver stan redmond has lost his fight for life after the. Dec 21, 2015 bus driver michael redman, 60, from ash, surrey, who fathered the children with nine different women after using his job to romance female passengers, abused the girl over a threeyear period. The lola has been campaigned every year since 2008 in the f5000 races. If you have a particular driver or car that you are unable to find in our gallery you can request an archive search. Christchurch motorsport driver stan redmond has died. All three were driving cars designed by wellingtonborn mcrae, who as well as.

Formula 5000 australian grand prix 2007 tnfs archive. Great cars with some good racing,but i remember our dissapointing how many cars allways broke down when you look at. Single seaters archives official website for the tasman revival. Winners of individual and team championships during 1976. Results and photos from wigram revival meeting of the 20112012 new zealand formula 5000 tasman cup revival series. He was a friend, a mentor, someone who would always go out of this way to help. Patrick tambay driving theodore racings backup lola t332 at riverside in 1976. It was organized in the united kingdom by the british racing and sports car club with each championship also including rounds held at european circuits the championship was first run in 1969 as the guards formula 5000 championship. Nz f5000 tasman cup revival 2012 photos, results, report. Qualities the late stan redmond, one of the first local drivers to champion the revival of the formula 5000 category, held dear. Smith has fight on his hands in melbourne scoop news. Racing car driver injured in crash otago daily times.

The amazing kiwis who preceded f1 hopeful brendon hartley. F5000 clean sweep for collins at skope classic formula 5000. Formula 5000 driver stan redmond has passed away from injuries sustained during a practice accident last weekend at tertongas southern speed fest. The countrys controlling body has not released the drivers name but it has been reported that christchurch driver stan redmond was at. Wheel to wheel the month in hisotric motorsport motor. Formula 5000 rose city 10,000 1978 standings driver. Formula 5000 australia is the car owners and supporters association dedicated to the oversight and growth of the most exciting category formula 5000. There were separate formula 5000 race series in europe, the united states, and australasia.

An estimated 65,000 spectators saw englishman brian redman win the race from australian vern schuppan, with canadian driver. Drivers and friends pay tribute to stan redmond speedcafe. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Looking at steves great video post for the australian gp for f5000,s great footage of graham mcrae,great driver and car builder,what happened to him i saw somewere he had a bit of a breakdown but he had some help and things were now ok.

The hosts got their revenge in the 10lap feature formula 5000 final at the 2012 tasman revival historic motor racing meeting on november 2325 at sydney motorsport park, with the lola t332 of. Ross, the defending msc nz f5000 series champion and early 2012. Historic f5000 new zealand tnfs archive the autosport. Historic f5000 new zealand tnfs archive the autosport forums. Red legrand decided to literally throw together a car from the parts bin.

The formula 5000 will be putting on a great display of power and noise. Brown is among the 20 legendary drivers of the tasman era who will be in. Nz f5000 tasman cup revival 2012 wigram revival results. It dominated the last three seasons of formula 5000, winning the us series. Mr redmond, 65, was competing in the final round of the msc nz f5000. Cup race driving one of his other cars, a 2litre swift db4 formula atlantic. Feb 03, 2019 the trophy is awarded annually at the christchurch round of the sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series to the driver who best exhibits the characteristics of fraternity and good sportsmanship the late stan redmond, one of the first local drivers to champion the revival of the formula 5000 category, held dear. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. He came, he saw, and as far as the three sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup. The little martini team stepped up into formula 1 for 1978 with driver rene arnoux, but the martini mk23 was too. Each year at the annual skope classic meeting in christchurch the stan redmond memorial trophy is awarded to a member of the sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series fraternity who displays the same allround good guy qualities those who knew him recognized and admired in redmond.

The trophy is awarded annually at the christchurch round of the sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series to the driver who best exhibits the characteristics of fraternity and good sportsmanship the late stan redmond, one of the first local drivers to champion the revival of the formula 5000 category, held dear. Sad to see the f5000 cars are not running at next years agp,in the historic support category. Apr 17, 2020 each year at the annual skope classic meeting in christchurch the stan redmond memorial trophy is awarded to a member of the sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series fraternity who displays the same allround good guy qualities those who knew him recognized and admired in redmond. These were the cars the very cars in the case of stan redmonds lola t332 and david abbotts lola t430 which contested the australian grand prix through the golden era of the 1970s.

He had mixed his passion for f5000 machines with racing formula. Brian redman 1974 lola t332 according to the seller this dusty racer is a 1974 lola t332 that was campaigned in f5000 during 1975 by brian redman. Eisert was a builder of indy cars and 5000s and this one may have been run by interscope racing. The classic lola t332, developed from the t330, was f5000s most successful design and among the most successful racing cars of the last fifty years. Historic racing clubnz formula 5000 association press release. Many of the original drivers who will be racing are, racing legend ken smith and perhaps david abbott. Not a bad way to end the weekend at my home circuit in front of my family, alistair hey who owns the car, and all the sponsors, said collins. F5000 trio drives home fellow kiwi graham mcraes category. Concurrently, during the years kurt was racing his f5000, he also raced formula ford and won numerous races between 1968 through 1971. These were the cars the very cars in the case of stan redmond s lola t332 and david abbotts lola t430 which contested the australian grand prix through the golden era of the 1970s. Prize money was big enough to induce teams to try all three, and in all three series big american v8 engines were dominant. Redmond, 65, was injured in a twocar crash at invercargills teretonga park last friday afternoon. You only have to think back to the incident in the indycar race at pocono in 2015 that claimed the life of british driver justin wilsons or that of henry surtees at brand hatch in 2009 or our very own stan redmond at teretonga in 20, to understand the reason why driver head protection the halo was developed in the first place.

Nov 08, 2011 results and photos from wigram revival meeting of the 20112012 new zealand formula 5000 tasman cup revival series. Your visit to our website indicates that you have an interest in formula 5000. One of the original people behind the big push that got the series back up and running. Genuine article edition 52 new zealand by smart loyalty issuu. Formula 5000 great britain 1970 standings driver database. F5000 clean sweep for collins at skope classic scoop news. Manufacturers included elfin, lola, begg, mcrae, matich, chevron, mclaren, march, surtess and. The wellingtonian pictured with the late stan redmond, an engineer, went into race car building and with some success. Sebastian clouzeau, 38, was killed in the crash of his historic formula three car at spa, in belgium. Mcrae trio win f5000 races at skope classic talk motorsport. Nz f5000 tasman cup revival 2012 wigram revival photos and. In the period, which was highlighted during the 1970s with racing in australia, new zealand, north america and europe the grids were made up of about 20 or so cars. Individual driver statistics for the 1970 formula 5000 great britain.

Feb 03, 2020 each year at the annual skope classic meeting in christchurch the stan redmond memorial trophy is awarded to a member of the sas autoparts msc nz f5000 tasman cup revival series fraternity who displays the same allround good guy qualities those who knew him recognized and admired in redmond. It also provided the basis of the t333 canam design and the successful frissbee, schkee and. Popular f5000 driver stan redmond has lost his fight for life after the horrific twocar crash at teretonga park last weekend. Lawson only recants the history of the rothmans and shell series of f5000 competition held in the uk and europe from 1969 to 1976. It was race 7 of the 1975 sccausac formula 5000 championship. The 2017 formula 5000 season was the first season of f5000, a new openwheel series utilizing the 20142016 f2rwrs chassis powered by 5litre v8 supercar engines john bean becames the first series champion, while voeckler nismo won the teams championship, after finishing on a tie with fpr, and won on win countback. Formula 5000 australian grand prix 2007 tnfs archive the. Formula 5000 was a formula of motor racing developed in the late 1960s.