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Image from Caversham September 2007 - thanks to Barnsiesphotos
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In 2001, Neil McCrudden registered his collection of historic racing cars as the West Australian Racing Museum (W.A.R.M.).
The aim of the museum being not only to preserve the folk-lore and history of these particular cars which have made significant achievements in W.A. motor sport but also to encourage and foster the ongoing camaraderie which has always surrounded this racing and to take this spirit of adventure into the future.
Neil's view is that historic racing vehicles should not be locked away as static displays but used and enjoyed for the purpose for which they were created.
The purpose of W.A.R.M. is to find the old West Australian built specials or those which raced in W.A. before they were scrapped or sold out of the state.
Neil believes that our own local history is often not valued or ignored until it is too late. Therefore the museums role is to either acquire these local cars or assist their owners bringing them back to life.
The museum is supported by a large group of volunteers. This allows the racing enthusiastic, who would normally not be able to afford this passion, to
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| In the medium term it is hoped to acquire a parcel of land adjacent to a race circuit and construct a multi purpose museum complex. The functions would include: Museum, educational & training facilities, function center, cafe, chalets, spare parts, examination center and workshops. Link to Museum picture |
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It's interesting to note that "Historic Motor Racing" is the fastest growing sport of it's type in the world today. It is expected that the number of historic open wheel cars at a typical meet in Western Australia to reach 30 by the end of 2007. This is but a portion of the total number of vehicles in this state but it is about a 300% increase in numbers of cars being typically raced over the last 4 years. |
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Please read on, view our site and at the end if you would be kind enough to sign our guest book and leave us your thoughts and comments.
Every effort will be made to keep this site interesting and up to date for both enthusiasts & general web browses alike.
There are many sites out there but as far as I can tell this is the only one which focuses on the broad range of cars and their drivers which are currently being restored and/or raced in our pocket of Australia.
Regards,
Neil McCrudden.
W.A.R.M |
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To date Neil's collection has grown to no less than twelve cars of which seven are continually being raced by various drivers, three cars are currently being restored to their former glory and the rest are awaiting their turn for the restoration process to begin.
Read on and you will find out some interesting history,facts and articles on all of Neil's cars and his associate's cars which all make up the W.A.R.M. Family |
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