{"id":460937,"date":"2006-10-01T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2006-10-02T01:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=70104"},"modified":"2024-01-08T14:18:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T14:18:45","slug":"kevin-bartlett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/kevin-bartlett\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Bartlett"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The name of Kevin Bartlett is synonymous with Australian motor sport. South Pacific Editor Patrick Quinn recently caught up with Bartlett at the Bathurst Mount Panorama circuit to talk about some of his experiences including during the 2.5-liter Tasman formula.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>The 2.5-liter Tasman Cup between 1964 and 1969 saw locals mix with the cream of the international racing scene. Just what was it like? All hard-nosed racing or a lot of fun and festivities? 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