42nd Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, near Benalla, Victoria Australia
Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 2018
Conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc A0003290N with the assistance of the HMRAV
The 42nd Historic Winton was a huge hit on the weekend with more than 10,000 people in attendance from all over the State and Australia.
“We had perfect weather, the crowds piled in and the riders and drivers enjoyed the great competition and camaraderie that Historic Winton is famous for,” Paul Goethel, organising committee member said.
Accommodation in the region was at capacity as eateries and cafes benefited from the mass inflows of motor enthusiasts.
The historic car, motorbike and sidecar races were thrill a minute as each era of vehicle speeded around Winton Motor Raceway.
Some notable race cars on the track included a 1957 Morris Minor Special, 1962 Formula Junior Lynx, 1963 Toron, 1953 Allard J2X and 1937 DKW F7 Sprecial.
Cars reached an average speed of more than 195 km per hour with lap times as low as 56 seconds.
A record number of vintage motorbikes entered the HMRAV races with 135 bikes racing across four categories.
The crowd was enthralled by the twists and turns of the sidecar races on the Winton short track.
The Sunday Parade lap was a real spectacle showcasing pristine historic cars, antique fire engines, retro police cars and a strong show of Austin Healey Bugeyed Sprites.
A large heritage display of rare vintage and veteran cars attracted crowds in the competition paddock. Strong support was given by Vintage Drivers Club, Ford Model T and A Clubs and the Veteran Car Club of Australia as well as many others.
Car, motorbike, truck and caravan enthusiasts travelled to Historic Winton in their own pride and joy vehicles forming a 2,500 plus showcase which may well be Australia’s largest Show’n’Shine.
Also on show was an extensive steam engine display, classic commercial trucks and vintage caravans.
The Car of the Meeting Award and Best Presented Regularity Car was won by Kathrynna Barnes in her 1933 Barnes three-wheeler special.
Fastest Car of the Meeting was won by David Hardman who clocked the 56 second time in his Hardman JH-1.
Since Historic Winton has been presented for 42 years by the Austin Seven Club in association with the HMRAV, a trophy for the fastest Austin Seven is awarded. This year’s went to Stuart Steinfort with a lap time of one minute and 22 seconds.
Image details:
Driver: Kathrynna Barnes
2018 Car of the Meeting and Best Regularity Car
1933 Barnes Special Three-Wheeler
Photographer: Karl Phillipson