Ian Tulloch

Ian "Inky" Tulloch QSO JP (born 21 September 1950) is a New Zealand racing-driver and a former politician in both local and national politics. He is most famous for his career in racing saloon cars as well as for being the last Mayor of Mataura before it became part of the Gore District Council.[1] His father was Malcolm "Mac" Tulloch, a man who had been the Mayor of Mataura twice between 1959 and 1962 and between 1968 and 1970.[2]

Ian Tulloch
QSO JP
14th Mayor of Mataura
In office
1983–1989
Preceded byKeith Henderson
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born (1950-09-21) 21 September 1950
Political partyUnited Future

Biography

Racing career

Tulloch's extensive racing career has spanned four decades within which he participated in 119 races. During his career, Tulloch achieved 7 wins and 21 podium finishes.[3] The notable competitions in which he raced were the Australian Production Car Championship, NZ Truth V8s Championship, Parker ENZED NZV8s Championship, and the NZ Production Car Championship. NZ & Australian super trucks.

In 2016 he crashed during a 1-hour endurance race in his Honda Integra clubmans saloon car and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.[4]

Political career

Tulloch was elected Mayor of Mataura in 1983 and remained in office until the council ceased to exist in 1989. He then served as mayor of Gore District from 1989 until 1995.[5] Tulloch contested the 1996 election for the Christian Coalition and was placed ninth on their party list.[6] He was the first president of the United Future party.[7]

In the 2006 New Year Honours, Tulloch was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.[8]

References
  1. "Ian (Inky) Tulloch - Q.S.O., J.P., B.Com | Hulme Supercars Ltd". Hulmesupercars.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  2. "Invercargill elects first woman mayor". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. "Ian Tulloch | Racing career profile | Driver Database". Driverdb.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  4. "Kiwi racing great in critical condition after crash". The New Zealand Herald. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  5. "Ian 'Inky' Tulloch transferred to Christchurch hospital after Invercargill race crash". Stuff.co.nz. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  6. "Part III - Party Lists of unsuccessful Registered Parties" (PDF). Electoral Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  7. Helen Tunnah (3 November 2004). "Art of compromise at coalition party conference". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  8. "New Year honours list 2006". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
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