BillyTong Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Late to the party but here's the Leadfoot thread That time of year again so save the dates, book your sick leave, and book accommodation early as it always sells out! Leadfoot Festival 8th and 9th February 2020 280 Link Road, Hahei 3591, somewhere just outside of Whitianga but really just in the middle of nowhere Same details as every other year. 1 mile hillclimb event which brings in some of the best drivers from over the world, a few sponsors with some cars, and thousands of people. And also the carpark gets pretty full so bring your OS car for reserved parking (let's face it, this reserved parking area is probably the main attraction). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Making the trek up from the south for this, quite excited to see what all the fuss is about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NickJ Posted February 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2020 Arrived into Hahei this evening, all set for scrutineering in the morning then an afternoon looking around, much fun ahead. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Awesome, can't wait to see ya old man's car ripping up the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Flauski said: Awesome, can't wait to see ya old man's car ripping up the hill. Got through scrutineering no worries, car is running better than ever. Just drove up the hill for the welcome party, feck the hairpins are steep! drop by the pits and say hi if you have time, i'm sure he'll be up for a yarn or 5. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird_U Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Didn't know at the time, but had a good talk and mechanical discussions about the car and the other projects/ parts with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 hours ago, Bluebird_U said: Didn't know at the time, but had a good talk and mechanical discussions about the car and the other projects/ parts with him. He was in his element, everytime I called back into the pits after a run he was chatting Datsuns! Amazing event, I still can't get over how well run it was, from the moment we drove in the gate to packdown, it really is something special. I forget the times dad posted, was nothing startling and irrelevant, this was his first outing in 8 years due to rebuilding the car and he was happy to enjoy the hill without risking too much. I really hope we can make it back again! Token shot of UCM, was good to catch up with these guys, and see how far they have brought that project, compared to what we were doing with it in my years, it is so far ahead in all regards to what we could ever have imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I'd really like to shoot and spin a yarn about that car if the opportunity presented itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Snoozin said: I'd really like to shoot and spin a yarn about that car if the opportunity presented itself. UCM? Get in touch, i'm sure they'd be happy to show you around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird_U Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The next couple of years should be a bit bigger - just with the extra time off (Friday/ Monday) giving a good long weekend. Always seems to be fine and this year they moved the food around a bit to make it easier to get to - although more icecream stalls needed. Think his times were 67.23, 71. 00, 78.91, 80.35 (1972 Datsun 1600). Nice photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Yeah thats the one, the final time of 80s was when the timing gear had a fit after the subie crossed the line sideways, they apologised and offered the 5-6 cars another run, no one too worried about the times, just keen for another hoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JParker Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 @Snoozin if you are interested in finding out more about UCM and what we do, feel free to email me at jared_parker99@yahoo.co.nz @NickJ awesome shot! Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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