Including his recollection of the excitements of the Begg Special. The Southland Times editor at the time, Clive Lind, read this and picked up a phone to call George Begg himself. READ MORE:* George Begg exhibit provides trip down memory lane* Richardson Group eyes another motoring attraction for Invercargill* Chequered flag flies for legendary mechanic Wally WillmottJust to let him know that he wasn't forgotten. George Begg deserves to be remembered not only for his skills and achievements - though Lord knows these were extraordinary - but also because, as with Burt Munro, his successes carry real inspirational encouragements for inventive southerners. This exhibit meshes with this weekend's Classic Speedfest meeting at Teretonga Park, renamed for the occasion the George Begg Classic Speedfest.

Source: Stuff February 12, 2020 15:56 UTC