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SOUTHERN 80 (1984)

“For anyone who appreciates the thrill of victory and the sorrow of defeat”

A heart-felt story about a couple of thrillseekers and a GILFLITE Spitfire named ‘Animal’… with less than 10 minutes to go they’d be bathed in glory!

Written by: Mark O’Laughlin – circa 1984

From the GILFLITE Archives

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ANIMAL
From the GILFLITE Archives
Young thrill-seekers waiting for the bus at Echuca bus stop after training for the Southern 80 (photo circa ’84 – ’85). Steve on the left and Mark on the right
ANIMAL towing Mark and Steve Driver/owner: Ken Alexander Observer: Bob Rudge & Peter O’Laughlin photo: circa ’84 – ’85
TEAM ANIMAL ‘a whole lotta grunt’ photo: circa ’84 – 85
After the race! photo: circa ’84 – ’85
Southern 80

“For anyone who appreciates the thrill of victory and the sorrow of defeat” A heart-felt story about a couple of thrill seekers and a GILFLITE Spitfire named ‘Animal’… with less than 10 minutes to go they’d be bathed in glory!

Written by: Mark O’Laughlin – circa 1984 From the GILFLITE Archives

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