Craig became involved in drag racing as a spectator about 15 years ago and started out by racing numerous street type vehicles which included a 14 second original GTR-XU1 Torana and a 12 second Monaro.
With a desire to go quicker, a half chassis MK1 Cortina was purchased and fitted with a 350 Chev which ran into the mid 10s. At this stage Craig decided to step up and run Super Gas. Craig built the 400 Chev which pushed the Cortina into 9.6 second zone, plenty of power for Super Gas (9.90) and proved to be a very competitive combination.
The Roberts Racing JE Camira was then purchased to replace the Cortina and with the same engine installed lowered times into the 9.1 second range. He built another 400 Chev and times dropped into the 8.8 second range when Calder began to run their Super Modified bracket (8.90 fixed index), where he raced with success until the bracket was dropped.
At this point Craig decided to step up to Group 2 rather than returning to Super Gas. The Camira was sold and the championship winning C/A roller was purchased from Rod Rainford. To date, the full potential of the package has yet to be realised but he hopes the future will bring success for the hard working Geddes Racing team.
Craig would like to thank his sponsors; Dominator Converters, R & C Automotive, Beaurepaires, Craig Signs and Albins Offroad Gear. Special thanks go to the crew and to the following people for their honest and helpful advice; Jason from Dominator, Paul Rogers, Tony Buscher, Peter Ridgeway & the other people he annoys on the phone from time to time.
(Cortina and Camira photos on gallery page, courtesy of John Baremans)
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