Retro: 1979 Hardie-Ferodo 1000

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Retro: 1979 Hardie-Ferodo 1000

It is almost 34 years since the race, however motorsport fans in Australia won't forgot the 1979 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 any time soon. Today, we will reflect on the Holden Torana of Peter Brock and Jim Richards storming to the most dominant victory the history of the race.

The 20th running of the great race was held on the 30th of September 1979, with Peter Brock storming to pole position in the iconic #05 Torana after lapping the Mount Panorama circuit in a time of 2.20.500. The following...

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