Nissan Gazelle (S12) ATCC Group A #60 Mark Skaife 1987

[Pete05]

Powered by a FJ20E 2.0-litre DOHC 16 valve in-line four cylinder with Electronic Fuel Injection.
The car pictured won the 1987 Australian Touring Car Championship under 2-litre division.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Silvia

 

[TexRex]

Definite friggin' YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

 

[Pete05]

Definite friggin' YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

Glad you like it
Mark Skaife drove this car to the Under 2 litre Touring Car Championship in '87.

 

[swynder]

Classic old Nissan racing cars is what we need! I´m sure the fans would love them!

 

[05XR8]

More info on ots racing history
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/on-this-day-skaife-s-debut

2.0L 201hp/900kg

 

[Pete05]

More info on ots racing history
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/on-this-day-skaife-s-debut

2.0L 201hp/900kg

Thanks @05XR8 for providing the link, the pics & the extra technical info. I really appreciate it 👍
Being from Melbourne, I was there that day at Sandown as a dead keen 16 year old. I had to get two trains but it was always worth the effort. The thing I remember the most from that day & the first time I met Skaife, is not knowing who the hell he was
Like most fans, I had an autograph book. I'd previously got my autographs on the official program of the day. Being a bit OCD, I had a page reserved for the drivers with their name written out at the bottom of each page. As I was getting Glenn Seton, George Fury & Fred Gibson to fill the blanks, Seton asked me if I'd like Skaife's autograph as well. I remember thinking who's this guy and asking "Are you a driver?" After a bit of laughter between Seton & Skaife, I learned he was the driver of the Gazelle and was shown the car in the pit bay. Absolute immaculate presentation to say the least.
28 years ago Where did the time go

 

[Thomas__633]

needs a "1987" in the title.

 

[TexRex]

needs a "1987" in the title.

Needs a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence. Early Merry Christmas: http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/capitalize-it-first-letter-of-a-sentence/

 

[Thomas__633]

Why is it when I try to be helpful someone always, ALWAYS points that out?

 

[TexRex]

Why is it when I try to be helpful someone always, ALWAYS points that out?

Because of this:

added the BTR...
It is the most fun I have had testing a car, with the possible exemption of the Elise (but that was in the old list) so far. You need a delicate touch to drive it quickly... but it is very rewarding when you do. Might do a time with the car detuned to Porsche 930 Turbo stats later today.

oh
I barely notice it.

as did I (also if anyone wants a friend I think I still have room for some more)

just looked at the Dacia and now I agree with the CRZ wing thing, but I think that Pikes Peak cars shouldn't be allowed to have so much power and aero:

One day a car will fail and someone will have a bad accident... Like Group B. But liked anyway, I always loved the CRZ.

Just a sampling.

 

[05XR8]

Thanks @05XR8 for providing the link, the pics & the extra technical info. I really appreciate it 👍
Being from Melbourne, I was there that day at Sandown as a dead keen 16 year old. I had to get two trains but it was always worth the effort. The thing I remember the most from that day & the first time I met Skaife, is not knowing who the hell he was
Like most fans, I had an autograph book. I'd previously got my autographs on the official program of the day. Being a bit OCD, I had a page reserved for the drivers with their name written out at the bottom of each page. As I was getting Glenn Seton, George Fury & Fred Gibson to fill the blanks, Seton asked me if I'd like Skaife's autograph as well. I remember thinking who's this guy and asking "Are you a driver?" After a bit of laughter between Seton & Skaife, I learned he was the driver of the Gazelle and was shown the car in the pit bay. Absolute immaculate presentation to say the least.
28 years ago Where did the time go

Good stuff. 👍 I was 16 in 1987 also but, living in NYC and following Indy cars at the time. Time sure has flown the coop!

 

[Thomas__633]

Are you following everything I write?

 

[Pete05]

@Thomas__633
@TexRex

Please feel free to continue the banter on your profile pages.

 

[JKgo]

...Did this Peter Jackson sponsor this car?

 

[StarLight]

Thanks @05XR8 for providing the link, the pics & the extra technical info. I really appreciate it 👍
Being from Melbourne, I was there that day at Sandown as a dead keen 16 year old. I had to get two trains but it was always worth the effort. The thing I remember the most from that day & the first time I met Skaife, is not knowing who the hell he was
Like most fans, I had an autograph book. I'd previously got my autographs on the official program of the day. Being a bit OCD, I had a page reserved for the drivers with their name written out at the bottom of each page. As I was getting Glenn Seton, George Fury & Fred Gibson to fill the blanks, Seton asked me if I'd like Skaife's autograph as well. I remember thinking who's this guy and asking "Are you a driver?" After a bit of laughter between Seton & Skaife, I learned he was the driver of the Gazelle and was shown the car in the pit bay. Absolute immaculate presentation to say the least.
28 years ago Where did the time go

I Pete, good to see you are still around.
Everything okay?
Take care and have a nice day.

 

[Pete05]

I Pete, good to see you are still around.
Everything okay?
Take care and have a nice day.

Yes I'm still hanging around. is a pretty good place to do that. You take care too my friend

 

[Pete05]

...Did this Peter Jackson sponsor this car?

No, different Peter Jackson. The guy(?) with the large moneybags is actually Phillip Morris & Peter Jackson is one of his many aliases

 

[Cowboy]

Why does this remind me of the AE86?

 

[Pete05]

Why does this remind me of the AE86?

It's from the same era & of Japanese design. They're the only two links I can offer you 👍

 

[05XR8]

Why does this remind me of the AE86?

From the same series as well.