THE BIG BANGERS

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ray Berghouse
PHOTO: The Big Bangers


“In 1984 this was the only lap at Bathurst when both Mobil Holden Dealer Team Commodores were running in ‘line astern’; Peter Brock leading John Harvey at The Cutting in the early afternoon of the James Hardie 1000. They finished 1-2 to end the ‘Big Banger’ era of Group C! This shot featured on the cover of that year’s Bathurst book, The Great Race Edition No 4.”


ABOUT RAY BERGHOUSE
Ray Berghouse is one of the founders of the Chevron Publishing Group in 1978 that became Australia’s largest and most prolific motorsport and aviation publisher specialising in magazines, books and electronic (DVD) products. With over 60 years involvement in various forms of motorsport starting in the 1960s as a race and rally driver, he has collaborated with many of the sport’s best-known writers, photographers and media personalities.

Ray has been, at various times, a competitor, event official, event organiser, PA commentator, radio journalist, occasional TV ‘talking head’, photographer, advertising salesman and publisher. He started in motorsport photography on the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon when he was employed to drive a film crew on the rally. That experience led to the creation of Motoring Photographics in 1969.

Chevron’s titles have included Australian Muscle Car, Racing Car News, Motor Racing Australia, Old Bike, 25 annual editions of Motor Racing Yearbook, 32 annual editions of The Great Race – Bathurst 1000, event programs for everything from the Australian Grand Prix, World Rally Championship, Australian Touring Car Championship, Supercars, the Australian International Air Show, plus numerous books on the event histories of Bathurst, the ATCC and the AGP. Ray is proud to claim consecutive attendance at every Bathurst 500 and 1000 from 1960 to 2021 and almost as many Australian Grand Prix mostly as a photographer; an occupation and passion he continues into 2024!

The inaugural PIRTEK Legends Night charity auction is being held at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa on Friday, October 25, 2024.

100% of proceeds from all auction items will be donated to Motorsport Ministries, who do an amazing job supporting the motorsport industry at all levels in Australia.

This has been made possible by the generosity of the people and businesses that have donated the incredible list of items, and by Lloyds generous “premium-free” support of the event.

This on-line auction will go live from the dinner at the JW Marriott ballroom and will be simulcast on-line by Lloyds Auctions.

The PIRTEK Legends Dinner will pay tribute to Australian Touring Car Legend Dick Johnson, who will be in attendance on the night, along with several other heroes of Australian motorsport.

If you would like the chance to attend the event live you can purchase a ticket HERE:
https://tickets.goldcoasttickets.com.au/outlet/event/c0ece175-d02d-4938-bd79-bf1478b385d4

Location of item: QLD, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.