Bert started circuit racing in the early 1990s in a Triumph TR3A. He built the car up to become the quickest TR3 in the country and won the 1992/1993 season inter-marque classic car series held over several race meetings at the old Bay Park and Taupo circuits.
In 1994 the car had to be rebuilt after a 360 degree roll-over at a Taupo winter meeting. The car went on to win a number of trophies after that until it was sold in 2003.Bert purchased an ex-Jeff Gordon NASCAR from the United States and he has entered the car here at the Leadfoot Festival for the last four events.

Bert Dove - 1959 Triumph TR3A

Bert started circuit racing in the early 1990s in a Triumph TR3A. He built the car up to become the quickest TR3 in the country and won the 1992/1993 season inter-marque classic car series held over several race meetings at the old Bay Park and Taupo circuits.
In 1994 the car had to be rebuilt after a 360 degree roll-over at a Taupo winter meeting. The car went on to win a number of trophies after that until it was sold in 2003.Bert purchased an ex-Jeff Gordon NASCAR from the United States and he has entered the car here at the Leadfoot Festival for the last four events.

1959 Triumph TR3A:

This special Triumph was registered in New Zealand new in Christchurch. Early history unknown until it was bought and raced very successfully by Bert Dove of Tauranga from the early 1990’s. Bert rebuilt the car in 1994 after a 360 degree roll-over at a Taupo winter meeting and went on to win many trophies. In 2004, Bert sold the car to Rod and Anne Corbett of Wanaka who’ve raced, rallied (but not yet rolled!!) it ever since. Over the years many period modifications have been made to keep the car alive, but under the bonnet it’s still essentially an improved Ferguson tractor motor!