1971 MAZDA ROTARY VS 1970s MUSCLE CARS @ MOUNT PANORAMA, BATHURST 2021 | HISTORIC TOURING CARS

Join Jason Humble onboard his 11,000 rpm Mazda Rx2 12A Bridgeport as he takes on some seriously quick Aussie Muscle Cars at Mt Panorama, Bathurst, Australia. See an E49 Charger and Holden LJ XU1 Torana do battle as the little Mazda attempts to upset the party. The Historic Touring Car category is one of the most exciting forms of Historic Motorsport available today with all types of Muscle Cars and early JDM vehicles competing head to head on Australian race tracks.
At Master of Machines, we love cars, in fact, we love anything with wheels or an engine, from American Muscle Cars to Australian Muscle Cars, Race Cars and Classic Cars of all kinds and even Barn Finds. If it's fast, powerful, restored or hidden away in hibernation then we'll cover it, and in most cases, we'll even drive them!

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Check out this wild 450HP E49 Charger onboard - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6C7mqRuqaaWm8k

[@kenchristie9214]

In the '70's I can remember Jim Richards in his '76 "Mustang" Celica getting annoyed with a Chevy Camaro slowing him down while going up Mt. Panorama.

[@BradGryphonn]

This is possibly the best in-car footage of a classic car race at Bathurst that I've ever had the privilege to watch. Fucking brilliant! Watching the cars in front and willing on the rotary to keep up kept me riveted for the whole race. And watching that Charger from behind... Hey Charger! Awesome stuff. Thank you.

[@rustynutzz3504]

Check out “yager performance XY GT Ho no music “ you’re welcome.

[@BradGryphonn]

@@rustynutzz3504 Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt...okay then, I've seen the video and yes, it's pretty damned good. Nothing like the sound of a 351 shaker. I'm a Ford tragic from childhood. You should hunt down some in-car stuff at Lakeside. A lot of the meets have some nice classics. including the HOs

[@Wardengineering]

If this is the best you've watched then you need to watch a hell of a lot more in my opinion. Check out the Yager Performance GTHO as others have mentioned, or check some of the original Peter Williamson Celica footage from the 1970's which was the first in car race cam anywhere in the world.

[@BradGryphonn]

@@Wardengineering You probably should have checked my other replies...

[@7s29]

Loved watching the two 6 bangers stoushing it out in front. That little RX is certainly a beautiful thing.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Who doesn't love a good RX! The Wankel when massaged punches well above it's weight for sure. Sounds like a of a can full of angry-bees and I imagine far better appreciated inside the can than outside where it has the sound of fingernails on a blackboard. 🤣 Happy 50th birthday little Capella.

[@petergracemeguide1280]

I miss my rx2 coupes. But I still have 7 x rx7s and an rx8 great to see and educate my kids

[@Australia-ky7kx]

Great to see what we used to call 'Touring Cars' battle the mountain. I love the way these beasts slip and slide, weave about under brakes as drivers saw away at the wheel. Brings back many wonderful memories of not only Bathurst 1970's but sedan racing everywhere before it became the province of purpose built race cars.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Yes agreed!... Super cars now in 2021 are as boring as Catshit!!!

[@vicbitter2142]

XU1 E49 RX2 How F-ing great

[@DA_BEAMERRRR]

This is true racing right there,no safety features whatsoever in any of these cars,no unnecessary fake engine noise in the cabin,just pure engine and technique,this is why I love cars

[@photosbyernesto9621]

That is insane: some of those moments are all hands and elbows flailing to keep that little rotary pointing in the right direction!

[@vinto34]

Had a 1971 Mazda R100 in the early 90s.with the original 10a engine. Was always fun to drive.They are going for big money now.

[@dcptiv]

Its hard to have a "race" when no one wants to damage the car. Back in the day of these machines they would have been pushed to the limit because at that time they were just race cars not expensive rare collectables.

[@MrFister84]

True.

[@mozzaplaysgames7897]

Would you rather they not given driven at all?

[@anthonypetty9288]

I have to agree with the fact that no one wants to damage their cars. They are becoming more valuable, and parts are that much more difficult to find for some historic/classic race cars. Regarding the 'race' part, I'd disagree. Any driver wants to go out and do the best they can with what they have. They will still push their cars to the max, but simply try to ensure that they don't use anyone else's vehicle as a 'braking component'. Always good to see these vehicles on track.

[@1337mofo]

You don't need to rub panels to have a good race... the best drivers in the world don’t rely on barging into others to win.

[@Ben-sc7gf]

It's a way better race when nobody wants to damage the cars. You think playing bumper cars takes more skill than bringing a huge value classic home without damage?

[@geoffjohnston1708]

Great stuff - brilliant footage! Gotta love a rotary. That silver Charger he was chasing looks awesome.

[@louiskats5116]

Awesome remember as a 15 year old , Vlad & I bought our first RX 2 sedan for $ 250 back in 1985 & go around drag racing V8 Holdens & Fords. No licence life was souvh easier back then. Back in Sunshine, Melbourne. Won some lost some but we had fun. Cheers Louis 👍

[@madaz13bbp]

Great vid and well done Jason. As a former ipra RX7 racer I can relate to the difficulty dealing with the bigger, but heavier, 'muscle' cars especially in a straight line. That 12a is pulling some serious revs - way more than I would have asked of my 13b. The regulation required 4sp is definitely a big handicap especially at a track like Bathurst. But I'm sure it was a great day and many stories were shared over a cold one after the racing in the club rooms.😄👍

[@Adogsmate4267]

Yes, loved mine. One of the most fun cars I've ever owned. My son now has one, good for him, he'll never forget it.

[@droceretik]

Does he live in the Sydney Hills District?

[@Adogsmate4267]

@@droceretik No mate sorry, he lives in Dannebvirke north island NZ

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Fantastic job Glen keep up the great work Cheers 🍻🍺KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺❤😎👍

[@StephenPHall]

That Torana trying to side swipe the Charger or what?

[@jacobnemcic8147]

great to see the grey charger is back!

[@Skippyzero]

Love ❤️ how this is doing what back in the day the mini with a lotus engine did… got hammered on con rod straight but owned over the top and down till hit straight… so fun to watch….. 👍

[@kramrollin69]

No Lotus engines in the Minis, skippy. Mr. Cooper all the way. You are thinking of the Lotus Cortina's of 66-67. The "Kent" engine with OHC Lotus head. The next era after the Coopers reign. The Cortinkas were giant killers too.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

That second run up Mountain Straight, how did the XU-1 clone driver not end up in front of the driver standards officials. That was multiple attemps to push the competition off the track.

[@lisafarley2216]

For sure

[@marksinclair3652]

That's the racing we need ,not this formulated wank fest seen in supercars,real cars real drivers pushing the limits love it Glenn thanks mate

[@blyndrotor]

Yup. Bring back the days when every manufacturer could have a go. The current formula is basically one make series. Once it went to just v8s I stopped watching. It was basically a 2 horse race, and then the governing bodies realised they were losing viewers and started to let other manufacturers in.

[@barsixful]

Hey charger!…..what’s that buzzing in your ear?

[@MrStuwr250f]

Geez that guy has some talent, anyone can go fast down a straight, but dancing around the rest of the track is a whole other thing. Don’t start me on how cool that car is either...grail car for me right there.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Looks like the rev range gives an advantage accross the top, almost not having to change gears, and concentrate on steering and brakes.

[@paulocouto6003]

this is R rated content right here love it

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Guy in the torana was a bit of a worry

[@MrGutfeeling]

IKR!

[@jeepnutscotty]

That XU-1 driver though!! 🤦‍♀️

[@benpalmer5033]

Hats off to the engine builder!!!!! (Matt Russell I think). Sounds unreal.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Yes, it’s one of Matt’s. He build the engine in my RX2 also. Gun operator.

[@arkashrampadarath9118]

My dad had 2 of these RX2's back in his day. Both were stock 12A rotaries. I can tell you those little cars are not afraid to take on bigger cars! 😊

[@deangale4496]

Had an RX3 loved it stupid me gave it to my ex brother in law , he blew it up . Had so much fun driving around Yarra bend every day to work .

[@fullboost]

Nice vid!

[@greggmitchell4990]

Can drive “ Love it

[@oldskool6294]

Thanks Glenn keep them coming.

[@deeligee]

That little 12a sounds amazing. Good racing :)

[@4ard4]

Only 159 laps to go. I could watch this all day

[@geoff6414]

Wow can't believe how well that Charger is going !!😕

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

At 450hp, she’s one very healthy 265 Hemi. 😊

[@geoff6414]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines yeh just the wait of it i thought the XU1 would of got the better of it Doug Shivers would of loved to have had that back when he was racing Chargers🚀😁

[@morris2450]

I used to rally and hillclimb one of these as a young pup. Friday night was time to tank up on fuel and head out to practice. Great on dirt... step on it in the straights and hang on, back off in the corners then lock up and throttle steer...pure adrenalin.

[@isentropic11]

Proper impressed with the 12A!!! As my first thoughts were surely you would need a 13b to be competitive

[@TassyDeval]

It wasnt competitive. It was eaten up when it wasnt blocking the track.

[@isentropic11]

Meh seriously my concern was any of these cars coming in contact. Love them all!!

[@danielmbirch]

The little rotary needs another gear, it was topping out on the straights.

[@paulthompson3877]

great race , thanks for the ride along enjoyed it.great little mazda.

[@richardcunningham5540]

Sensational footage! Listen to that thing go!

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

Cooking chickens is very different to getting your chicken cooked. Bloke in the Torana not cool

[@lyndleyfabre2954]

Great footage. Racing at its best!

[@martinh9120]

Like your work Glenn, grass roots racing ✔✔

[@TrophyNZ1]

Thats Frikin Awesome, love my V8's but that wee Rota is stunning

[@dougobrien8631]

I bought a brand new one of those same colour but four door from Melbourne.Great car loved it, but got a bit floaty in the front end on the Bass highway at times on the way home from the Dandy drive in .Mazda had a rotary I think called the cosmos that they were tracking around the dealer's to let potential customers experience the rotary motor must have worked for me cause I got the rx2 . Wasn't the best in the handling department but was a sweet motor ran on standard fuel but was very thirsty .. Good times

[@lukefeenan2499]

I'm a big displacement man myself, but hats of to 12a, that was impressive

[@chrissullivan7551]

That was awesome to watch

[@mountainconstructions]

Fuck me, he drove the wheels off the little party popper I thought it was about to swap ends at the chase!!! Great steering fella.... I know I shit

[@jethrox827]

Welcome back mate, been missing your videos

[@aussiefirestorm]

Sounds like a very angry hornet.

[@ianmcass]

We do this David vs Goliath thing in UK too, but we use Mini's vs American muscle instead of Mazda's vs Aussie muscle. It's great fun to watch :)

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Ive seen them many times at Goodwood, etc. Lotus Cortina’s, Mini’s, Galaxie’s, etc. Love it!

[@andreopperman7551]

I just love that 13B reving

[@GMans-World]

I had a Rx3 Coupe and I still feel it was the best car I ever owned... I got it up to 170miles/hr (dash was in miles) and I didnt push it hard at all... it still had so much more...I wish I still owned it, it would be worth around 70k now... great fast and nibble car weighing less then a mini

[@mad082sss]

I'm guessing it was a long way from stock then. The stock top speed was only 115mph (185kmh), and the stock gear/diff ratios would barely let it go 200kmh, let alone 270kmh (170mph).

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Had to look up the elevation change , it’s 174 meters or 570.8 feet , cool track !

[@kyrenwelsh8410]

wow love to know who is driving silver charger.pulling away from rotory up mt straight.Then leaving him behind.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

That’s Les Walmsley. He’s a great guy and a good driver too. We plan to do a story on him.

[@MmeDesgranges]

My thoughts exactly

[@chris8534]

That Charger looking good. Sexy car

[@llewvirtue861]

That rotary is awesome, a 13 b would have had those V8

[@fredderf551]

No

[@racingrx2]

At most tracks we beat most of the cars in front, but the hill is sooooo long and steep, and my car wasn’t handling too well across the top so I did struggle here. We reckon there is at least another 2.5 seconds a lap once fully dialled in with the car and I. Straight line handling always helps though

[@essendon72]

@@racingrx2 Nothing you can do with gear/diff ratio to help?

[@davidhusband5022]

@@fredderf551 yes. and a 20b would win every race,then banned.

[@fredderf551]

@@davidhusband5022 I don't think a rotary has ever finished a Bathurst 1000. I know they have never won it. "a 13 b would have had those V8" So no. Also a 20b came out in the 90's so the statement would have to change. "a 20b would have had those Skylines" No hope.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Wow that brought back the memories. I never appreciated the rotaries until I watched them race at Bathurst and they sounded so sweet unlike the blat, blat, blat you got out of the street cars, the rotaries on the mountain were really on song. The old Charger looked great and was doing pretty well. Back in the early eighties I was looking for a car and knocked on the door of a house with an old neglected orange Charger sitting in the driveway but there was no one home so a couple of days later I knocked on the door of a house with an old HK GTS Monaro sitting under a tarp with just the back of the car showing. Silver Mink with a red interior and I drove it home for $700. Unless it was a genuine Bathurst model Falcon, Monaro or Charger they were a dime a dozen back then. Hindsight ehh. I still have a Monaro in the shed, a 2005 VZ in sting red with a red interior. Not as cool or worth as much as the HK but light years ahead in every other way. Cheers Stuart.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Nothing wrong with a VZ Monaro, great car. Is it the 5.7 or 6lt?

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines Hi Glenn, it’s 5.7. I believe it was only the very last of the CV8 Z that got the 6 Litre. I find the 5.7 more than enough though🤣🤣🤣. Cheers Stuart.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@@scroungasworkshop4663 , either engine is awesome. I used to modify the LS engines for a living when I had my dyno shop.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines Yes lots of easy power and an easy motor to work on. I wanted to supercharge mine at one point but the bride said no. I’m glad because mine is absolutely stock original and as you would know the fastest way to devalue a car is to modify it. I’ve replaced a few bits over the years like the aircon compressor and when I replaced the water pump I also replaced the thermostat, hoses and coolant and all the parts were genuine. I was surprised to find the genuine parts quite reasonably priced. Cheers Stuart.

[@davidmacfadyen165]

Aaah the only medicine that always works, thanks glenn

[@warfivevy0ne454]

Masterpiece Presentation

[@jamesmcgee7723]

Hey Charger ✌️

[@fdpunchypops7814]

Loving that 12a!

[@scottburns2318]

Using the clutch pedal on the Mount. Love it!

[@Hammer440]

Valiant Charger,still the best looking ass end to ever grace my eyes.

[@evieeve9618]

For sure , the race footage better than the t.v. footage. That RX can go but I'm a Charger man from way back , 265 Hemi wicked acceleration and pick up in a VJ I had.

[@Hammer440]

@@evieeve9618 I still have a 265 VJ Charger, stock as a rock and goes very well.

[@evieeve9618]

@@Hammer440 No doubt it does, wish I still had mine, look after it mate all da best.

[@M3rVsT4H]

So good.. Thanks for uploading.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

Great footage!

[@81griffin]

This is racing love the historic.

[@littlediablo]

Sounds like a "hot saw" used in comp woodcutting, which is good.

[@helimark6161]

the size difference between the torana and charger has never looked so great to me before

[@Camspam100]

Great car 👍 wish I still had mine ...

[@stevepearson6173]

Great to see the charger pull away but probably ran out of brakes on the 3rd lap

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Thankfully in this category you can upgrade to period style 4 pots and better disc rotors on the front.

[@chrishanslow4825]

The old chook cooker rotisserie were a cracking motor back in the day, still is really.

[@Cundalinis_Hand]

Had a similar race back in the 80's in a mates rx4 against a XU1. Neck and neck doing 180k's down Merrylands rd on a Saturday arvo.

[@gepgerg]

and only a bridgeporttoo, normally peripheral port is the go for full on race rotaries.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Correct, but in the historic category it's not legal.

[@MmeDesgranges]

I'm surprised how well the little 12A did on Conrod compared to the small blocks. Seems like chassis is the limiting factor, plenty of steering wheel going on.

[@davidburne9477]

Yep, definitely short of chassis or mechanical grip - Torana all over it over the mountain and Mazda under steering through the Caltex chase. Great driving and a lot of fun I reckon.

[@jackwilson8651]

Fantastic. I was curious to see how the Mazda would go agains the XU1 and the charger. I would love to see a Hakosuka GTR against the Mazda/Charger/XU1. The charger had some mumbo!

[@barryphillips7327]

An RX3 Mazda Coupe sold in NZ on trademe, $125 000! In the last few days!

[@philip_james]

Have you got a link to that ad please?

[@barryphillips7327]

@@philip_james It is SOLD, sorry.

[@philip_james]

@@barryphillips7327 I know it's sold but I would like to see the listing please, it will help me with my insurance agreed value on my RX3 coupe as I have to show others that are for sale or have been sold. There are hardly any left if the UK so I have to look overseas 😉

[@darronmecak5720]

amazing how much it looses at the cutting ,up the hill, but makes up for it cornering.

[@westmus]

Lower weight makes a big difference in braking or turns. There's a couple of cools race videos, showing that a Mini can follow a Mustang around a track despite only having 1/3 of the engine power.

[@randomdude4669]

Didn't do very well second lap handling wise

[@jimmypmalibu007]

Impressive effort from the little 12a! Need to pp it 😁

[@arthol51]

The rotary is essentially a two stroke...and if you have ever ridden a two stroke bike you know they will always blow a four stroke of the same capacity into the weeds. The capacity of that engine was around 1.2 liters...yet it keeps up with 5 litre V8S.I love the rotaries...I bought the second last RX3 sold in my state...my mate bought the last one. Best car I had although that is tied by my little spewzy 4wd...that thing could climb trees.

[@cliffynjovelyn893]

No wonder the V8 boys where always scared of the rotaries back in the day, what a little beast!

[@harrisionstan3773]

Scared? As if.

[@randomdude4669]

They were?

[@MmeDesgranges]

Ahh .. yeah .. nah

[@kramrollin69]

Ahhh, No.

[@godfreypoon5148]

@@harrisionstan3773But they squealed about it so much.

[@gregjohnson1123]

im sure i just watched the battle of the last three ????

[@geoff6390]

love the cam

[@johncunningham4820]

That Yellow thing . After the Safety Car . Camaro I think . So much Power .

[@madsonicboating]

fuck yeah lads thats awesome woo hooo some very quick cars!!

[@derekhealey8515]

Great video..👍👍

[@kingbee17able]

The way it should be all cars all classes

[@regenmeister9646]

Impressive effort in the Mazda; not so the Torana pulling Brake Checks once in the cutting and twice on the re-start, deserved be "tapped" into the weeds.

[@davidgriffin2918]

Excellent

[@tontobb8956]

Bit squirrely under brakes down the bottom of Conrod straight

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Dunno what that yellow Car has under the bonnet but it was hauling the mail !

[@timdingleakajacksparrow2748]

I had one of these RX2s even the same colour,, back in the Eighties, Too Squirrely in the Arse , Spun out on a straight road in 4 th gear 😱🤔🆘 Wrote it off 🤔😭😭😭👎🏼❗️❗️❗️Survived to tell the Tale 🏎🏎🏎

[@decathelondave9340]

crazy stuff, but looks fun

[@sebsshenanigans]

Not gonna lie, that xu-1 driver was a bit of a prick in the second lap... Almost put both cars out of the race multiple times

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

the sun flashing through the trees would suck

[@roudyrusty610]

holy crap your still around

[@scottbradley1835]

That thing is a weapon. This is about as cool as cool gets in my opinion.I have so many questions. How was that Valiant so fast over the top. Why do we need parity in v8 supercars to promote close racing when this shows different power to weight strategies promote close racing too and allows for the under dog for us to back. i could tell a story about a race at Mallala i seen in 1992 between a GT falcon beast and a bombed RX7. They swapped the lead many times and even the Group A teams stopped to watch these two sort out who was best heavy,powerful GT or the light ,stops well and turns RX7. Well the race officials even gave those two a race to themselves at the end of the day as they were 2 each. The big Falcon ended up winning by half a car length and when he entered the pits we formed a line of honour and slapped his rear guards as he rolled past smiling ear to ear. From memory and love if anyone can give more info, it was a guy that owned Ice Cool Radiators and RX was guy that owned Mazpeed called Izzy Izovic. Gives me goosbumps thinking about it. Falcon even had Brodix heads which was wow in 92 and he towed it behing an identical looking GT. Legend.

[@Wedget]

Holy fuck, this little Capella and driver have some serious balls😄😈

[@udaaz]

Very nice

[@adrianianna2868]

Had one just like it. Really miss it .Scared the bejesus out of some v8 driving mates.

[@timmehnz]

cant beat the sound of a rotary.

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Killer Bee!