Old Bike Australasia

Remembering a Kiwi legend

in conjunction with the Southland Sports Car Club, have created the George Begg Classic Speedfest to honour the memory of one of Southland’s most famous sons, George Begg. George played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s Golden Age of motor racing, creating 18 very successful racing cars between

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