Walk through the exhibition with former F1 driver Chris Amon, commentator Bob McMurray, and motorsport historian Michael Clark, and hear them share stories and expert information about the sport they love. Don’t miss this Father’s Day treat!
The experts
Bob McMurray has had a long relationship with motorsport – especially F1 – and contracts as a commentator to various media companies in New Zealand, including ONE Sport. He spent over 30 years with McLaren International (Tag McLaren Marketing Services) where his understanding of F1, engineering, and mechanics lead him to become the voice of McLaren on the ‘in-house’ television link – translating the technicalities of F1 to the board of directors, sponsors, and non-F1 devotees alike.
Chris Amon has been called ‘one of the most skilful and natural drivers ever to grace Formula One’. Amon is rated at number 33 in the prestigious F1 Racing magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Formula One Drivers of All Time – ahead of Bruce McLaren (number 50) and Denny Hulme (number 39), and the likes of Rubens Barrichello (number 48=) and Jaques Villeneuve (number 36). Amon led race after race through his driving capability and technical skill. After he drove for Ferrari, the great Enzo Ferrari continued to trust his judgment, regarding him as one of the best test drivers to get behind the wheel at Maranello.
Michael Clark has been commenting and writing about motor racing for nearly 25 years. Since 2002, he has penned the 'Flashback' column in New Zealand Classic Car magazine. Michael assisted Eoin Young in writing the biographies of Denny Hulme and Chris Amon, and produced a book on the cars of George Begg in 2007. His interest in motor racing history and Formula One in particular lead to him being invited to contribute to the UK-based website 'Pitpass.com' in 2002. Michael has recently been asked to act as co-ordinating editor of a book that will commemorate Bruce McLaren's debut F1 victory.