Calder in its Heyday. - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

lx406 · 11-04-2008, 01:43 PM

Forget about what has become of Calder park now, I want to bring back some of the great memories of Calder back when it was huge. I remember when you couldn't find a spot to sit on the hill, 30000 people there for the Nationals etc. Post up photos or videos of Calder packed to the hilt.

Here is a few to start off with:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47ENVWPxfZ8

lx406 · 11-04-2008, 01:52 PM

Jet car TV ad from 1997. I went to this I reckon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJI4YtHbY9k

Funny Car crash. I was definately there that day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNx1A...eature=related

lx406 · 11-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Romeo Capitanio Top Fuel stuff up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1O79...eature=related

PRO-GMH · 11-04-2008, 04:26 PM

That MEANLC torana is still around... geez its been around a while!

toryman · 13-04-2008, 01:07 AM

Some great pics once again LX, id luv to see ur photo albums if theres stuff like that in them!

GTMaster · 13-04-2008, 02:38 AM

What happened to Calder Parks atmosphere? I remember ads in the tele showing drag races there, but what's happened since then?

STREETFIRE68 · 13-04-2008, 12:50 PM

It's slowly going the same way as AIR... ****ed in the arse by bob jane.

mark · 13-04-2008, 06:18 PM

it fell apart when the nationals stopped going..

whats a race track without professional racers?

lx406 · 29-06-2008, 10:39 PM

Graeme Cowin crash:

YouTube - Cowin's crash

paterson02 · 30-06-2008, 09:27 PM

i remember going into the pits at calder many years ago as a young kid nearly 10 yrs ago i suppose for me no pics thou

JA5ONS · 30-06-2008, 09:33 PM

mark, one day, in the future, im going to bring a slab round, and look through your picture albums

all the old photos you bring up are great.

lx406 · 30-06-2008, 09:46 PM

No worries. I have heaps of photos from the good old days, but I dont have a scanner to get them on here. Maybe I should invest in one.

TRIKHQ · 30-06-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lx406

Jet car TV ad from 1997. I went to this I reckon.

YouTube - Calder Park Jet Cars TV Commercial From Australia 1997

Funny Car crash. I was definately there that day!

YouTube - Funny Car Crash

I was there when Keith smashed his funny car,
( we went to high school together )

He he couldn't believe he got out of that. Didn't race much after that.
Spooked !!

ONN20 · 30-06-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STREETFIRE68

It's slowly going the same way as AIR... ****ed in the arse by bob jane.

. . . . like his wife?

Great to see some nostalgic pics

JA5ONS · 30-06-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONN20

. . . . like his wife?

i read that 5 mins ago, and still have tears in my eyes.
rather good call... very, good call.

11-04-2008, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
lx406 Adds to global warming Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Traralgon, Vic Ride: HG Premier, 406 Chev, 11.48 @115. Daily 1968 HK Posts: 1,021	Calder in its Heyday. Forget about what has become of Calder park now, I want to bring back some of the great memories of Calder back when it was huge. I remember when you couldn't find a spot to sit on the hill, 30000 people there for the Nationals etc. Post up photos or videos of Calder packed to the hilt. Here is a few to start off with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47ENVWPxfZ8

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toryman Pure Evil Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Im a local everywhere Ride: everything i can get my hands on, 4 wheels or 2 Posts: 2,363	Some great pics once again LX, id luv to see ur photo albums if theres stuff like that in them! __________________ Now available in Sober, but for a limited time only! I wish it wasn't illegal to shoot stupid people.

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lx406 Adds to global warming Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Traralgon, Vic Ride: HG Premier, 406 Chev, 11.48 @115. Daily 1968 HK Posts: 1,021	Jet car TV ad from 1997. I went to this I reckon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJI4YtHbY9k Funny Car crash. I was definately there that day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNx1A...eature=related

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lx406 Adds to global warming Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Traralgon, Vic Ride: HG Premier, 406 Chev, 11.48 @115. Daily 1968 HK Posts: 1,021	Romeo Capitanio Top Fuel stuff up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1O79...eature=related

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mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,055	it fell apart when the nationals stopped going.. whats a race track without professional racers?

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lx406 Adds to global warming Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Traralgon, Vic Ride: HG Premier, 406 Chev, 11.48 @115. Daily 1968 HK Posts: 1,021	No worries. I have heaps of photos from the good old days, but I dont have a scanner to get them on here. Maybe I should invest in one.

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