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1969 Ford Falcon GT-HO Celebrates 40 Years at Eastern Creek Review

August 2009
Filed under: FORD Car News | FORD Headlines

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The Muscle Car Masters, held on September 6 at Eastern Creek Raceway, will coincide with the 40th birthday of one of Australia's most formidable muscle cars - the Ford Falcon GT-HO.

To celebrate the milestone, Allan Moffat and John French - drivers of the first ever Ford Falcon GT-HO to win a race - will be reunited with their 1969 Sandown-winning machine.

Released in August 1969 and based on the road-going XW Ford Falcon GT, the GT-HO was designed with a sole purpose - to win Australia's most grueling touring car event - the Bathurst 500 mile production car race.

The GT-HO fulfilled its goal, winning races and championships throughout the early 1970s.

Muscle Car Masters is a celebration of Australia's rich motoring heritage and a tribute to the drivers that raced.

Racing legend Allan Moffat said Muscle Car Masters is not just a celebration of the cars that raced, but a whole era of motoring.

"The 1960s and '70s were defined by cars that you could race on Sunday and buy in the showroom on the Monday - Muscle Car Masters is no different.

"Restored race vehicles and road registered examples will be at the event for all to see," said Mr Moffat.

Racing on the day will include the GT-HO's legendary rivals - the Valiant R/T Charger and Holden's Monaro, Torana XU-1 and Torana A9X, as well as numerous other muscle cars.

The feature race will be an international battle royale between Australian and New Zealand muscle car drivers, with national pride on the line.

Further racing will include the Biante Touring Car Masters, New Zealand Central Muscle Cars, Group C and Group A Bathurst touring cars and Historic Touring cars from the 1960s and '70s.

Racing legends appearing on the day include Colin Bond, Fred and Chris Gibson, Allan Moffat, John French, Harry Firth, Leo Geoghegan, Alan Grice, Kevin Bartlett, Jim Richards, Barry and Glenn Seton, John Harvey, John Bowe, Murray Carter, Phil Brock and Bob Holden.

Off-track activities include a show and shine display featuring Australian muscle cars and a homage to the legendary Ford Falcon GT-HO.

What: Muscle Car Masters
When: Father's Day, Sunday, September 6, 2009
Where: Eastern Creek Raceway
Tickets: Adults $40, Concession $25, Children 12 and under free

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