Paul has been involved in motor racing since the 70s and is sure he is still getting faster, or is it just older...? He won the Muscle Car Under 4-1/2 litre class in the 2005/06 season. In the 2007/08 Season he came second in the Northern Muscle Cars class under 4.5.
| Make |
Holden |
| Model |
Torana GTR XU-1 |
| Year |
1972 |
| Race Number |
38 |
| Engine Capacity |
212 cubic inches |
| Gearbox |
XU-1 M21 Pfitzner Dog box |
| Rear Axle |
Borg Warner |
| Brakes |
AP Racing front, Wilwood rear |
| Modifications |
Forged rods and pistons, custom headers. Coil over shocks front and rear, custom roll bars watts linkage. |
| Car History |
Purchased as a road car without engine in Jan 2006. The build took 18 months with the cars first race being at Eastern Creek in Sydney Sept 2007. |
| Driver History |
First race was in 1970 in a Viva GT, then in 1974 purchased a red XU-1 and raced that for a couple of years, but it blew up twice. Then in 1982 purchased an E37 Charger and raced that for about 6 years. In 1993 purchased a Strike Me Pink XU-1 and raced that until May 2006. It is currently being restored. |
| Occupation |
IT Consultant and sometimes an Accountant |
| Sponsors |
Burnet and Associates Ltd, Track Sport Engines Ltd |
| Thanks to |
Steve Mel
Marty Douglas
Anton Douglas
Jeff Sowden
Paul Morgan
Rowan Glass
Michael Bristow
Greg Edwards
Track Sport Engines Ltd
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