1985 Nissan Wellington 500 race start.

[@Holden308]

Actually, the FIA delegate at the the 1985 Wellington 500, 1960 Armstrong 500 winner John Roxborough, voiced serious concerns about the track as it didn't pass regs according to him. The promoters got around it by re-wording it from being an International to a National race, thus eliminating the need for FIA approval.

[@bremCZ]

Ha! NZ Safety is one of the sponsors on a container at 2:47

[@shaonian]

I remember watching that and checking the cars out after the race.

[@andrewanz72]

Great footage :-)

[@brendanwilliams7291]

Great stuff, who are the commentators in this race?

[@geebee2276]

I’m fairly certain that it’s Tony Palmer and Reg Cook.

[@dj17q]

Whoa, great video. Have been waiting to see this for years. Do you have the full length, and can it be done in better quality? I am fascinated with the one and ONLY semi group A XE Falcon - so much potential but what a shame Ford Australia just didnt want to mess around with the idea for a fully spec vehicle. Have heard a lot about this car, so fast that no Group A Jaguar and BMW could even come close. Running road going street gearbox, diff and brakes, the yellow Falcon is badly handicapped and sure enough it didn't last long. What a shame this car was later stolen and lost forever. Such significant historic car. RIP Ford Falcon 1960 - 2016

[@inquisitor229]

3 hours 15 minutes - 2.8 gb. Quality is a little bit better - but not much. Add an e-mail address if you are interested, and I will contact you with more details. There is not so much more footage of the Falcon, it ran in to trouble not long afterwards. It did return to the race, but was out of contention by then.

[@gabriellehitchins8773]

inquisitor229

[@vk4987]

Wait nearly 30 years to see this car on film. If only.........

[@The_Blacktop_Chronicles]

NEW ZEALAND!!

[@AlonsoRules]

I wouldn't want to crash on that track!!

[@Woberer]

This track: FIA rating 5000!

[@sharp_tooter]

F#%king tractor tyres!!!!