Michael Collins in his Leda GM1 missed by only 0.168 of a second of taking out the clean sweep of the qualifying/race win/quickest lap in round 3 of New Zealand's F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series in Christchurch at the Skope Classic Meeting that took place from Feb 5 to 7. Michael Collins in his Leda GM1. Photo credit: Euan Cameron Instead of dwelling on the time difference that cost him victory in the new … [Read more...]
2021 Formula 5000 Tasman Cup Revival – Round 2 Taupo Historic GP
The Taupo Historic GP was held over two days on 23 and 24 January 2021 at the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, Taupo NZ. It was a weekend that saw Michael Collins dominate in his Leda LT27/GM1. Just over 15,000 people enjoyed the exciting historic car racing action which also celebrated Ford Motor Company’s near-60-year involvement in New Zealand motorsport. Photo by Geoff Ridder Day One - Qualifying and … [Read more...]
F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series Round One – MG Classic Results
The 35th annual MG Classic meeting commenced at Feilding’s Circuit Manfield Chris Amon on the 14-15 November, and defending MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series titleholder, Michael Collins, started the 2020/21 series finishing first behind the wheel of the Leda LT21/GM1. Race One - Saturday 14 November (6 laps) The 24-year-old Michael Collins was driving the well-known Kiwi racing driver, car designer, … [Read more...]