A very young teenager, Paul Dumbrell, made his Bathurst 1000 debut on this day in 1999 (he crashed out in an ex-HRT car run by John Faulkner Racing in the first stint) and Steve Owen made his Supercars Championship debut, finishing ninth in the second GRM/Valvoline Commodore alongside Greg Ritter. By Ford introduced the AR series Telstar sedan and hatchback to the Japanese market in October 1982a rebadged and lightly restyled version of the then new front-wheel drive, Mazda 626 (GC)both manufactured at Mazda's Hfu production line. Ultimately, the team withdrew from the race on lap 137 of 161 so as not to risk damaging Tander . #6 Ford Mondeo Ghia 5D. Then again a standard telstar could have been fitted with Bilsteins and good quality springs, 16" alloys, momo wheel and gear knob and a hell of a lot more and STILL leave the owner with a pocket full of change over a Radisich back then. The 1996 modals gained air cond and a distinctive piece of crome at the front of the bonnet as per the newly named Mystique and Eurosport as standard, new colours and a few other minor, mainly cosmetic changes. Ford Telstar V6 Paul Radisich1994 Ford Telstar 19 March 2017 Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo at Calder Park Page 1/7. In 1989, the race had non-championship status. His originally started out riding in moto-cross in his early teens then at 17 years old contested his first circuit race in a Mazda 323 with his younger brother Chris. All were replaced by the GF platform based Telstar in 1997. With new technical regulations for 2001, Ford decided to bow out of the BTCC. Upload or insert images from URL. [10][11], The AR Telstar was introduced to Australia in May 1983,[12] with GL, S and Ghia sedans, plus the TX5 and TX5 Ghia hatchbacks. Paul Radisich un pilota automobilistico neozelandese, vincitore del Campionato del mondo turismo 1993 e 1994 su Ford Mondeo e del New Zealand Grand Prix 1988. And not too sure on colours, some say that the majority of the first series came out in that purple/blue pearl, although red and white were available, and apparently Paul was given a burgundy-coloured one to use. I have fond memories of replacing Power Beat batteries, fitting new wheels, tyres, steering wheels, and tightening the the gear lever grub screws. A wild display from DJR driver Paul Radisich as he two wheels his Ford Falcon around the back of Calder Raceway, Melbourne, during practice for the V8 Supercar round there in 2000. Both years also led to consecutive wins in the one-race World Touring Car Cup events and Ford saw fit to commemorate these successes with this special edition sedan. motoringmessageboard.com | His mother Robyn was also a regular competitor so it was natural that Paul would eventually head into motor racing but more as a full-time driver than weekend enthusiast. And in case you aren't sick of pointless facts about Telstars yet, here's another: all Series I cars had a steel spare wheel, whereas Series IIs had a matching 16" Astron. Radisich won his two world titles in 1993 and 1994 driving a Ford Mondeo after a successful career in open wheelers and twice finishing third in the British Touring Car Championship. finishing the season 3rd despite racing only half a season. I'm a sucker for limited edition, slightly warmed-over versions of everyday cars and this certainly fits the bill. Have an account? [3][14] To free up plant capacity for the Ford Falcon (XF), production of the Telstar TX5 switched to Japan, with dealerships receiving the first shipments in February 1985. A while ago I bought a cheap Telstar, because after having the odd blast in my brother's one they seemed fun. Frank Radisich | Racing career profile | Driver Database Frank Radisich nationality New Zealander born October 20, 1938 died September 19, 2021 Racing career summary Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. Cruz Captain lucky/v, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, www.geocities.com/modified_lasers_2/forum/index.htm. This car changed the D-segment for the better in 1993, and the V6 Si model was responsible for Ford's 200th touring car win (and the model's first) in that same year at the hands of Paul Radisich in round 15(?) Both years also led to consecutive wins in the one-race World Touring Car Cup events, held at Monza and Donington respectively. [3][14] The base GL sedan and hatchback carried over the AS's 2.0-litre inline-four engine producing 68kW (91hp), while Ghia models featured a 2.2-litre 12-valve inline-four with 84kW (113hp). 2000 was a different matter, the Mondeo claiming a total of eleven wins to place drivers Alain Menu, Anthony Reid and Rickard Rydell first, second and third, respectively, in the overall standings. Paul Radisich in his '93 Monza-winning World Cup Ford Mondeo. 10 free downloads. [19] Ventilated front disc brakes and semi-metallic pads were now fitted across the range to provide, in conjunction with the brake cooling ducts in the front valance, increased brake cooling capacity and reduced brake fade and squeal. I bought a new Telstar 2.5L in 1995. There are limited editions of the new shape hiluxs ones called hilux edge and the other is hilux highland. Suspension and steering was enhanced over the standard v6 sedan, with ABS of course, and the appointment of larger 16'' 7 spoke alloys on lower profile tyres. [19] GL was now fitted with a left-hand side wing mirror, with Ghia models gaining electric mirror operation. These days, Radisich is the owner of an oil company - and now his company, Aegis Oil, is sponsoring championship winning race cars in the NZ V8 series. And yeah, the gear knob grub screws work themselves loose occasionally. Partnering with Jason Bright saw him second overall in the 2000 Bathurst 1000 to equal his 1990 result. You have the opportunity to build relationships with creators, difference-makers and movers who graduated from Carlow. Driving the 1998 Shell Helix EL Falcon, Radisich commanded all three races in a charismatic performance, leaving no one in any doubt that he and co-driver Ellery should be hot . #17 Dick Johnson Racing Falcon of Paul Radisich and Steven Johnson sitting in the garage. The Ford Telstar is an automobile that was sold by Ford in Asia, Australasia and Africa, comparable in size to the European Ford Sierra and the North American Ford Tempo. [13] For the local market, assembly occurred at Ford's Broadmeadows plant using complete knock-down (CKD) kits. Through the Alumni Network, I am able to stay involved with the Carlow community, and contribute to it. Was that something to do with that weird R&D company in Hamilton? Pictured in January 2012 at the Autosport International show at the NEC in Birmingham. Dearly loved husband of Robyn and adored Father of Paul, Chris, Kim and Danielle. yerp I d never heard of these spec editions b4 this ones got medium ks at 233 dosent burn oil been key scrapped few places other wise pretty stanard ly tidyish for its age got a 4 sale sign on it $3800 had no bites dunno why. [24] The mechanically identical European specification Mazda 626 and Mazda 323 were initially assembled separately by Motor Holdings in Otahuhu but later joined the Telstar and Laser at VANZ. *** 1994 FORD TELSTAR V6 GI PAUL RADISICH *** ** 5-SPEED MANUAL - ONE OWNER - ROH ALLOYS ** New Zealand has a rich and storied history in motorsport and this vehicle bears the name of one of our legends of touring car racing. [12] Ford rebadged and lightly restyled the Mazda 626 (GD) for the AT series sedan and TX5 hatchback. And removed the oil restrictors. Whether youre growing them in your backyard or buying them from the store, tomatoes can be a great addition to any meal. Yeah. Paul Radisich (born 9 October 1962 in Auckland) is a retired New Zealand racing driver and businessman of Croat origin. And uprated suspension and a few other enhancements too. Yeah that's the ones I was looking at, haha yeah impossible to get traction in the rain as it is so would imagine theyd be a pig to drive with a churbro bolted on! Radisich himself helped develop this shade of purple/blue that shifts subtly when the light changes The Ford Telstar Radisich is an impressive proposition for someone looking to move into a mid-sized family sedan, but finds the bulk of their options to be largely uninspiring. Driving the Mondeo again in 1995, but by this time the car was becoming uncompetitive. After the DJR seasons he continued with V8 Supercars racing for teams such as Briggs Motorsport, Triple Eight Racing and Team Kiwi Motorsport as well as taking in some New Zealand V8 Touring Car Championship events. I think they made aroun 150 of them? [13] Air conditioning was optional on all models, as was power steering on all except GL, S, and TX5 manuals. [44] This was released in two runs of 100 cars each, firstly in 1994 (based on the AX GLEi) and again in 1996 (based closely on the AY Eurosport). [19] Telstar GL and the base TX5 offered a more basic hand brake console integrating an ashtray for rear passengers. For Historic Muscle & Saloon Cars, this event was one of the highlights in the group's history. It was progressively replaced by the Ford Mondeo. 17. Radisich drove a Mondeo to third place in both the 1993 and 1994 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) his debut seasons in the series. A colleague of mine forked out on a blue one brand new, beautiful car to drive and by the days standards performed very nicely. He did drive one occasionally in the local Production racing series though. 2 2 Ford Telstar Owners Manual 13-09-2022 1997 Mazda 626 V6: Regular Car Reviews Who Makes the Best V6 Engine and Why Uncovering what makes this V6 engine so special Mazda 626 - V6 Timing Belt Ford Mondeo Super Touring ex BTCC 1996 Paul Radisich. (used to work as a groomer at a ford dealer). [20] Other interior changes included those made to the stalk-mounted switchgear, and a new digital clock in the centre of the dashboard benefitting from a glare-prevention hood. Sold mine at 238k. Over the next three seasons he scored two pole positions and a third placing then made a move to the USA to compete in Super Vee racing where he recorded a series victory with five race wins together with contesting some Indylights Championship races. The AX series came to Australia in December 1992. This led him towards racing saloon cars full-time. [28][29], The original generation Telstar was replaced in Australia in October 1987 with a refreshed version, called the AT series. Based on 2021 UCSR rating for 92-97 models. [35], Telstar sedans in Australia were discontinued in October 1989 due to the expense of importing them from Japan, solved by switching to the locally assembled Ford Corsaira rebadged and facelifted Nissan Pintara (U12). [34] Power output for the Turbo dropped to 100kW (130hp) when running on regular fuel. 1993 and 1994 Touring Car World Cup events at Monza and at Donington respectively. They featured 16 inch ROH wheels, different suspension, a different exhaust and a Momo steering wheel. [19] Ghia models featured an armrest console with acrylic "smoked glass" lid to provide extra storage. He had a big accident in 2006 at Mount Panorama when he broke his ankle and sternum in the crash and missed the remainder of the season. But 25 years ago, the Kiwi's loyalty . And where did you find out from? Paul Radisich of Dick Johnson Racing in action during the V8 Supercars practice session at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, Australia. [16] Fluorescent vertical bars record the fuel level and engine temperature. All variants were available in a large variety of trim levels, with many offering high levels of equipment in comparison to other markets. Uh oh, me thinks, it's lost oil pressure. And the paint polished up alright. Ford Focus RS vs Focus ST ACCELERATION \u0026 TOP SPEED AutoBahn POV Drive WILL IT START? Man, they were desirable back in the day. 1994, however, marked the arrival of the all-conquering Alfa Romeo steamroller and a late season surge for BMW saw the Mondeo restricted to only two wins, Radisich again ending the season third for a second successive year. Cams and headers are sounding quite tempting tbh, maybe once the wallet has recovered from the myriad of gaskets/seals/head recon/etc needed You need to stage a battle between this and a chris amon corona at some stage. 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