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Grand Prix, Bathurst, October 1946,

from State Library of New South Wales

  • Peter Kelaher said:
    Pity help them if a car swerved off the track! Can anyone explain how this lap-counting(?) system worked?
  • aussiejeff said:
    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)
  • Peter Kelaher said:
    Thanks aussiejeff! Explanation much appreciated! And what a system it was!

Working on racing cars, Frank Kleinig's No. 1 Hudson Eight Special in the foreground, Grand Prix, Bathurst, October 1946

from State Library of New South Wales

  • Peter Kelaher said:
    Safety was obviously not a priority in 1946! Brilliant historical photo!
  • aussiejeff said:
    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)

Jack Murray driving his Bugatti Ford racing car, Grand Prix, Bathurst, October 1946

from State Library of New South Wales

  • Classic Cars Australia said:
    Fine period photography in this album!