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Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Auckland, NZ<\/p>\n

January 21\u201323 & 28\u201330, 2011<\/p>\n

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Alastair Russell (2) has his McRae GM1 at the front of the Formula 5000 field, with the Lola T332 of Ian Clements (30) and Lola T400 of Andrew Higgins immediately behind.
Photo: groundsky.co.nz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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John Rowe\u2019s CWM Ford V8 is pursued by a diverse collection of machinery.
Photo: groundsky.co.nz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Paul Stubber\u2019s Chevy Camaro leads the Holden Kingswood of Shane Wigston.
Photo: groundsky.co.nz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ralph Smith tried to stay dry and keep his Lycoming Special ahead of John Rowe\u2019s CWM Ford V8.
Photo: groundsky.co.nz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chris Amon, his blue eyes still sparkling, was happy to chat and autograph anything for the thousands of enthusiasts at Hampton Downs.
Photo: David Williamson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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