6 MGB V8 1974
Up until recently, this MGB V8 was the fastest car in the series by a considerable margin. Harley Norager thrilled the crowds at Manfeild by attracting a "stop/go" penalty for going faster than our series rules allow - in both series races.
Having been black-flagged, he scorched out of the pits to resume his battles with the rest of the field. As he had started from the back of the grid anyway and at least a minute behind the first car away, this mean't overtaking some cars for a second time. Unfortunately, we haven't seen him out in the 1999/2000 season as there are now three or four other cars capable of breaking the speed bar and it would be good to see them all racing reach other yet trying to stay slow enough!
Taken at MANFEILD (MGCC) 1997 Copyright � Ray Green
Updated April 2000
| DRIVER | Harley Norager |
| WHERE BORN | Otahuhu - Auckland NZ. |
| OCCUPATION | Company Director |
| ENTRANT/SPONSOR | THE TILE SHOPPE |
| INTERESTS | Gardening |
| FAVOURITE DRIVERS | Jackie Stewart |
Taken at an MGCC sprint at Pukekohe. Copyright � Ray Green
BACKGROUND & HISTORY |
| Category 2 - MGB V8 This is an original factory MGB V8 rather than a home brewed copy. With the 3500cc Rover V8 under the bonnet carrying no more weight than the 1800cc BMC B series engine, the power to weight ratio is improved drastically and the balance isn't upset at all. A very quick car now which has been progressively developed since 1990. |
| A crowd favourite as he always has to start at the back of the grid but can subject himself to a 'stop go' penalty if he breaks the speed bar - which he can do quite easily. As one of the the fastest cars, our structure is designed to make it difficult, though not impossible, for him to win the series. Our published philosophy allows us to admit Harley and other quick cars, provided they are sporting and accept that they do not have a divine right to win... Unusual, but it works well. |