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Historic GP title won by Steve Ross

by Velocity News
January 22, 2024
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It was the 50-year-old McRae GM-1 of Dunedin’s Steve Ross that triumphed at Sunday’s Historic GP title – contested by the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series.

The final of three races held at the Taupō International Motorsport Park, today’s 10-lap race for the Historic GP title was held under brilliant sunny skies and 27-degree conditions.

Taking the #5 McRae to the lead at the first turn, Ross steered around the Lola T332 of Kevin Ingram to lead from the opening lap through to the chequered flag.

“That was a very tough race,” said Ross following the race.

“Kevin ran right up my bum the whole time – I thought I was going to be in trouble there. So it is a very nice feeling to be here first.”

Ingram worked hard to find a way past, keeping pace with Ross and ultimately finishing in second place, 0.816sec behind.

“I wasn’t quite fast enough, was I,” joked Ingram. “I’d like to thank my wife. Without her, I wouldn’t be doing this – and sponsors, SAS and Pacifica Shipping Company. They really support us – and, of course, Super Sprint (the event promoters).”

Third was the 650hp Lola T332 of Te Kauwhata’s Tony Galbraith.

Historic GP podium (L to R): Tony Galbraith, Steve Ross, Kevin Ingram. Image: Tayler Burke

“I put some new tyres on, and the car works good – so very happy with that,” said Galbraith of his result, finishing 1m16sec behind.

On hand to award the podium-getters with their GP trophies was 1970 Tasman Series winner Graeme Lawrence.

Of the ten starters, eight made it to the finish. First to retire was the Lola T332 of Codie Banks, who pitted after a lap to resolve an electrical issue with his fuel metering. Russell Greer pitted his Lola T332 after five laps, choosing to retire after a glancing impact when he felt the steering out of alignment.

Hawera’s Tony Annabell in the Class A leading McLaren M10B wrapped up the field.

Historic GP race winner Steve Ross takes the lead at the opening lap of Sunday’s race. Image: Tayler Burke

The day started with an eight-lap handicap start race. Toby Annabell was first to turn one, to be hunted down by the chasing nine cars. Ross took the chequered flag 2.896sec ahead of Codie Banks while the blue Lola T332 of Kaukapakapa’s Bruce Kett rounded the morning podium.

Annabell’s McLaren M10B finished ninth, with Windelburn only retiring entry after two laps.

It is now two weeks until the third round for the 2024 season, which heads for the South Island and the popular Skope Classic (2-4 February) at Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park.

The following destination is Australia for the Phillip Island Classic (7-10 March) – the trans-Tasman leg of the season. Also confirmed is a supporting appearance at the Australia Grand Prix – 21-24 March.

Header Image: Tayler Burke

Tags: F5000 Tasman Cup Revival SeriesKevin IngramNew Zealand Historic GPSteve RossSuper Sprint MotorSport New Zealand ChampionshipTaupo Historic GPTony Galbraith

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