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chups
30-01-2003, 05:43 PM
ADMIN, with the release of the VY SS ute in possibly all 3 scales, what is the possibility of getting the stormriders ute in atleast one possibly 3 scales?

After thirty years supplying Australia's legendary Precision Driving Team between 1969-1999, Holden returns as backers for 2003 following a three-year hiatus.

The team will now be known as 'Holden Stormriders' and feature Holden Utes at 23 metro and country shows around Australia next year.

The popular precision drivers will display their skills in a fast-paced 15-minute presentation, which includes two-wheel driving, high-speed crossovers, formation driving and ramp-to-ramp car jumping.

"The Holden V8 Ute was a logical choice for this sponsorship," said Holden Light Commercial Marketing Manager Alan Blazevic. "It's all about Holden heritage and being Australian."

"The Ute has perfect synergy with country and metro show attendees and the new VY model is creating plenty of interest with buyers. The cars will look great performing the team's precision manoeuvres," he said.

Always a favourite at both the metro and country shows, the Holden 'Stormriders' have made 8,000-plus appearances since being formed by Lloyd Robertson in the late 1960s, performing in front of nearly 45,000,000 people in total.

Developing the show from a basic precision driving routine to the choreographed spectacular seen today, only 25 drivers have qualified to be part of the team in its 35-year history.

copied from http://www.holdenmotorsport.com/

chups
30-01-2003, 06:06 PM
i know some people are going to wanna see a pic before admin or richard have checked it so if u wanna see this ute, goto http://www.holdenmotorsport.com/files/1R6R5FA7R4/S tormriders.JPG

Conrod
30-01-2003, 08:44 PM
Holden heritage? didn't ford make the first ute?, a friend of mine says its an american thing, mini trucks i think. when did the first ute appear and who made it?

i drive a holden by the way so dont think im a ford fan, not that they dont make great cars, i used to own one.

ducksguts
31-01-2003, 01:07 AM
The first ute or (coupe utility) as they called it back then was invented by Ford in 1934. Holden built utilities appeared later that same year.

Grubby
31-01-2003, 07:07 AM
Chups

I'm with you. The stormriders Ute in any or all scales would be great. I guess this is just another one on Biante's list - must be a tough job actually deciding what to produce.

Grubby

carnut
31-01-2003, 12:38 PM
I would also like to see one of these utes made as a model. It looks awesome.