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Taupo Historic Grand Prix to celebrate Ford in 2021

by Zane Shackleton
June 25, 2020
in New Zealand, News
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Next year’s fifth rendition of the Taupo Historic Grand Prix will commemorate the Ford marque as the popular event continues its annual tradition of celebrating a car manufacturer each year.

The brainchild of Jim Barclay and Tony Roberts, 2021 will see Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park honour one of the most synonymous brands of all New Zealand motorsport.

Ford New Zealand has supported the careers of several kiwi racing icons including double World Touring Car Cup champion Paul Radisich in the storied Ford Mondeo and many Formula Atlantic drivers with the all-conquering Ford-Cosworth engine.

A central figure of the event will be now-retired Ford Motor Company senior executive Garry Jackson who has been involved with the Blue Oval since the Masport Escort Team days in the ‘70s.

“For years motorsport enthusiasts have, at some time or another, leaned on a farmer’s fence beside a rally stage or sat in a grandstand or on the grass at race track identifying with their favourite Ford,” said Jackson.

“Whether it was the RS1600 Mk 1 Escorts, the Mustang notchbacks of the 1960s, the PDL Mustang Fastbacks of the 1970s and ‘80s, or Paul Fahey’s giant-killing RS2600 Capri, enthusiasts everywhere can think of their favourite Ford.

“And the older generation can even recall the ‘Specials’ of the 1950s and early ‘60s, many of which featured Ford power”.

One of those specials will hit the circuit next year with the Ford-powered GeeCeeEss which was piloted by Auckland’s George Smith between 1951 and 1957.

The 1951 GeeCeeEss Special. Image: Roger Herrick

Included in the iconic Fords models expected to appear at the 2021 Taupō Historic GP is an example of the last Formula One car raced by New Zealand’s only World Champion, the late Denny Hulme; the Ford-Cosworth DFV-powered McLaren M23 (main image).

Other racing categories pencilled in on the programme include the New Zealand Formula 5000 series, Historic Muscle and Saloon Cars, Formula Juniors and Sports Cars predating 1970.

The event will run from January 22 – 24 with qualifying on Friday and racing to be staged across Saturday and Sunday.

Main Image: Richard Gee

Comments 1

  1. Raewyn Hackwell says:
    5 years ago

    Hi
    I am secretary of the Falcon Fairlane Car Club in Christchurch and have a few members wishing to come stay the weekend and see the above event in January 2021 as it is
    highlighting Ford.
    We are wondering if there is on site camping facilities for us who will be in self contained caravans.
    Obviously being a Ford car club this event will definately be of interest to our members.
    Please advise what the costs for the weekend event will be and if we need to book camp sites area.

    Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you and seeing this great event.

    Thanks and regards

    Raewyn Hackwell
    Secretary
    Falcon Fairlane Car Club
    ph: 021 119 7403

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