I Miss It still

I could almost smell the Castrol R. :)

The opening commentary was a bit over the top, but probably typical of the period. Would have been nice if they'd have identified the riders who were interviewed.
 
Great watching. Bathurst on a four speed Manx, the clutch would get a workout, lol. Couple of early TD1's there - the chrome plated chambers are a giveaway. Same as here in the period, a lot of converted road jap two strokes visible in the push start sequence.
 
My guess at the year shown, very late 1960s or early 1970s. I am surprised at all the 2 bangers. I guess everybody couldn't afford 7R Matchless or Manxs. I asked on another forum about Identifying the riders, where a long-term local race photographer hangs out. It's a bit before my time, my first trip, no pun intended, was 1977 I think.
 
I think you're right about the year. By the late 60's Manx and 7R spares were thin on the ground so we certainly saw more Jap bikes used.
We knew about Wiseco pistons for the 2T's by then and carving barrels was easy.
Still a few Bultacos visible. Pretty sure the faller coming down the hill is a Bultaco.
 
I had a quick spin around the block on a Bultaco Metrala once, very impressive compared to my RD 250 Yami.
 
I have seen almost the same footage and interviews before where those interviewed were named. It looks like Willing there. I should remember the name of the guy with the gap tooth, really well known at the time. Modern super-bikes speeds will put the runoff and safety to the challenge.
 
Its DONE for bikes being lined with concrete walls for a lot of it. There was talk about a new bike-friendly track at the top of The Mountain but I will believe that when I see it. Some interesting reading about a couple of other existing NSW track developments, skip to the end for the latest stuff
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