Australian motorsport legend Greg Crick will get back behind the wheel of his first race car, as part of this weekend’s Baskerville Historics at Baskerville Raceway.
The family of the car’s late owner has given Crick special permission to race the FX Holden, the car he first started his career in, this weekend.
Crick said he is really excited to be reunited with his first race car.
“I’m pretty emotionally attached to the car and it will bring back some great memories getting back behind the wheel,” said Crick.
“I’m really grateful to the family for allowing me to race the car again and must thank Baskerville Foundation Chairman Peter Killick for organising the whole thing for me.”
“I can’t remember the last time I raced at Baskerville. It’s fair to say it’s been too long and I am really looking forward to getting back there this weekend.”
Crick started his career as a 17-year-old in 1971 and said he believes racing around Baskerville in the FX Holden set him up for bigger things.
“During the early ‘70s, motor racing in Tasmania was just starting up and my FX Holden and the Baskerville track was where I grew my skills as a driver,” he said.
“From there I was lucky enough to go on and race the national scene.”
Greg Crick is one of Australia’s most revered motor racing icons, competing in a variety of different formats including V8 Supercars, Australian Touring Car Championship and Australian GT Championship.
The Baskerville Historics runs from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 4 October at Baskerville Raceway, Old Beach.
Racing starts at 12:30pm on Saturday and 9am on Sunday.
Entry into the event is $20 and free for children under 14.
Ned Worledge Consultant Font PR
