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Pity help them if a car swerved off the track! Can anyone explain how this lap-counting(?) system worked?

Peter Kelaher Simples! Rather than rely on fiddly computers, electronics & sensors to record lap times & laps completed, "back in the day" they relied more on the old multi-purpose eyeball, flip-cards, stop-watches & GP Pen & Paper!! ;o). I suspect Car No. 20 was/is undergoing running repairs in the "pits" for a number of laps, but is still capable of finishing. Presumably, the cars with no laps showing have been retired/crashed out :0)

Thanks aussiejeff! Explanation much appreciated! And what a system it was!

There has to be a great story behind this photo! Who’s the driver? What’s the ethnic origin of the family? How did they come to be at Bathurst in 1946?

This is Alf Najar who won the race. His parents were from Tripoli in Lebanon there is more information on their site alhs.org.au/?p=233

Thanks! Much appreciated info.

Safety was obviously not a priority in 1946! Brilliant historical photo!

Fabulous pic of the "old" pit straight & pit facilities at Mt Panorama! Detail at the new 6K zoom setting is excellent too. Bathurst then is a far cry from the facilities & safety barriers built since...but probably was more exciting for obvious reasons.. ;O)