April 2009 Next General Meeting – Wednesday 1 April All members are invited to attend our next General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 1 April at 8.00pm. Graham Boulter will be holding an exciting presentation from Mal Cribb of Raceway Services who are forming an alliance with the Sporting Car Club in offering a diverse range of motoring services including overseas Motor Racing Holidays and Motor Museum Tours. This will be an added income source for our Club, come along and find out all about it! Prior to the meeting, from 6.30pm, we will be holding a barbecue tea. $10.00 per person includes all you can eat meat and salad as well as four raffle tickets (Please note that you can purchase more raffle tickets at the normal cost of 4 tickets for $2.00). Please notify the office of numbers attending for catering purposes by Friday 27 March.
From the President – Michael Keenan In keeping with the need for a Board to be pro-active, informed and accountable, the last meeting of the Club’s Board agreed to set up an internal audit committee. Not only is such a committee Best Practice it has become legislated requirement of Local Government, and in the US and Britain, in the wake of the recent financial instability, internal audit committees are mandated aspects of not for profit organisations. The internal audit committee has a critical role in extending the work of the Treasurer in managing the finances of the Club and in ensuring that the governance of the Club by reviewing the capacity to control expenses and to manage and fund activities. At the last Section Head forum, several matters were raised that could be addressed by an effective internal audit committee. These issues ranged across the spectrum from the irritating and minor to matters of good practice. They all addressed the way in which work is done. Internal Audit processes examine and evaluate such “ways of work” or the systematic processes of the Club. So whilst some might crudely title an internal audit committee a razor gang, which does convey some of the task, there is a lot more to be done, even in an intimate organization such as the Sporting Car Club. As such the Audit Committee, which is to be chaired by Rodney Gibb, is the fourth part of the Board’s infrastructure. With its peer standing committees – Facilities, Finance and Governance - the committees once staffed by the Board and Club members will enable information to be processed, plans to be developed and, most importantly, both the implementation and monitoring of those plans. One other important undertaking of the Board at its last meeting was to review its connection to the major internal structures of the Club, namely the Sections. It was agreed to follow through with the Section Heads the development of a more formal set of arrangements for getting the section’s input into the Board debates and to have the energies and organizational skills of the sections more effectively tapped. A key proposal is the recognition by the Board of the Section Forum as a stranding committee of the Board. This would ensure that its deliberations would be incorporated into the Board agenda. It may even mean the development of a direct input through a Section Forum delegate addressing the Board in the consideration of the Forum minutes.
Car and Trailer Storage at Blackwood WORKSHOP BAY WITH 2 post hoist. Bay measures 6 metres x 7 metres Or WORKSHOP BAY (clear area). Bay measures 6 metres x 7 metres Plus Open area suitable to store up to 3 trailers. Store cars at $200 per month per vehicle or store and work on cars by negotiation. Store trailers at $80 per month. Workshop is monitored alarmed. Insurance if required to be arranged by car/trailer owners at their cost. Contact Mike Drewer on m 0419 273 333 Or email m.drewer@bigpond.com
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April 1 General Meeting Clubrooms
April 5 Working Bee Collingrove
April 5 Dawnbuster Run Fleurieu
April 11-13 HRR Easter Weekend
April 16 Hub Lunch Coromandel Valley
April 18 Drift Practice Mallala
April 19 RAA Trophy Day Veteran Section
April 19 Burnout Collingrove
April 19 Registration Day Classic Section
April 26 Come & Try Hillclimb
May 2-3 Round 2 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala
Planning is in the final stages for Easter Mallala Historics. As the Falcon GT’s will be holding their National meeting in Adelaide at the same time, the big Fords will be on display on the Sunday at the track, then culminating with a regularity event. Murray Carter and John French will also be doing parade laps in their original Bathurst GTHO Phase 3 Falcons. This is not to be missed by any Ford enthusiast. We would appreciate some help parking the anticipated 250 Fords who are attending on Sunday. Please contact any member of the HRR team. Morgan was the theme on centre stage for the March HRR meeting. Tony Heard had an immaculately restored 1973 Morgan +44 on display which was also featured in a 1980’s Amoco advertising campaign. John Harrigan had an immaculately restored Morgan 1977 + 8 in silver livery. The master of Lobethal, Tony Parkinson showcased a 1936 Morgan 4-4, chassis number 79 which is undergoing a complete ground up rebuild. This car was only the second 4 wheeled Morgan imported into Australia. This car was extensively raced by Jim Boughton of Melbourne, participating in the Australian Grand Prix at Bathurst in 1938 and Lobethal 1939. This car is credited with punting Alan Tomlinson off the track in the 1939 Lobethal race and ending his career. Next Meeting - Tuesday 12 May
News from the Collingrove Committee After very successful Winter Cup and State Titles members of the Committee met with the Contractors responsible for the work on the Return Road. The result was the Contractor would resurface the Return Road at no further cost to the Club. There has also been a hot-mix extension to the Run Off Area at the end of the track to enable cars to stop more easily. The next area being the Entry to the Return Road has also been hot-mixed to keep a ‘clean’ surface where cars can turn off the Track and enter the Return Road. The Track has a number of cracks through the hot-mix. Quotes are being submitted to the Board to gain approval to seal the damaged areas to prevent further water from penetrating into the Track Base. A Tag Heuer system has been selected for our New Timing System. The Supplier has advised the Committee that cables will be the most reliable method of ‘hooking up’ the Timing System. Quotes are being collected for the trenching required. The selected system should enable progress towards allowing two cars on the Track at one time. It is hoped that Stage 1 is operating as soon as possible. Stage 2 will involve an appropriate Timing/Information Display Board with the capacity to feature more than one car in action. This may require some Fundraising to get the units needed. Also the ‘Clipsal Control Room’, a 6m by 12m building will be relocated to Collingrove as soon as a base area is selected and prepared. Future Events of Interest - Collingrove will be included in a round of the National HillClimb Series – more details to follow as they come to hand. Please email speed@collingrove.hillclimb.com.au for further information or suggestions. Michael Bishop, on behalf of the Collingrove HillClimb Committee.
Clipsal 2009 By the time you get this newsletter Clipsal will be over again for another year. On behalf of the Sporting Car Club we would like to congratulate Glenda and Tony Grove on working at their eleventh consecutive Clipsal 500. An article appeared in the Boomer Section of the Advertiser in early March. A copy of that article is on the Club notice board for anyone interested in having a look. Tony and Glenda have been involved with motorsport in many various roles for 50 years. Well done!
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We would also like to thank all those who volunteered their time again this year, to help make everything run smoothly. In particular, a great big thank you to our crew who manned the Murray Walker Extreme Machines Museum. This is manned by specially selected volunteers on a voluntary basis and is worked on a roster system. Warren Schirmer was once again instrumental in setting up and assisting these volunteers.
SCCSA Members with access keys and Security Codes An updated list of authorised personnel with keys and access codes has been forwarded to our security company. Please note that everyone now has their own security code, and are requested NOT to give their code to anybody else. If any member has shared their code since 3 March 2009, then they will be required to change it. If there are any members who are still holding keys and are no longer authorised to do so or do not require them any longer, please return them to the Club as soon as possible. Any person who is not on the revised list will not be able to activate the Club’s security alarm system. Can all Section Leaders please remind their members of the above. Your co-operation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Alan Caire Facilities Officer
Market Place Wanted to Sell Workshop Lathe "Sheraton/Hercus", 9" [22.5cm] radius x 20" [51cm] centre/centre, motor renewed, 16 speeds, 3 & 4 jaw chucks, face plate, angle plate, live centre and chuck, safety switch fitted, lots extras, 35+ high-speed-steel and set of carbide-tipped cutting tools, indicator gauge/magnetic base, micrometers and numerous measuring gauges, books/manual and latest edition Tafe [$70] "Fitting & Machining" manual along with heaps steel/brass stock, great value at $1675. Call Ian Sholl on 8379 8333 or 0408 208 379. 1907 Clement Byard tonneau, 2 cyl, 7/8hp, original owner Dr J I Sangster of Burra, reg SA44 (proprietary rights available), restored by the late Bob Howie. Vehicle in ex cond, runs well, new tyres and spares. David Bradley 08 8568 5168ah. Bits for Sale: Kevin Shearer has a box of SU and Stromberg carburettors for sale. IDS Special Rear Eng Open Sports Car. 2T Celica Hewland Mark 8Gear Box. Completely rebuilt, ready to race. Built 1973. Historic Log Book in progress. $45,000 ono. Phone A Mitchell 8373 2820 or 0438 943 799. 18 Bottle Wine Cooler Electric Fridge. Keeps wine ready to serve at a temperature of 13 – 18 degrees. Brand new. $100.00. Contact Bruce Roberts 8271 9989. Massive sellout of HQ Holden spares, including body shell, multiple assortment of all panels, bumper bars, engines, gearboxes, suspension, brakes, axles, 3.55 diff centres, assorted alloy wheels, etc,etc. All priced to sell. Call Graham Boulter asap with your shopping list on 0408 277 380.
Holiday House to Rent – Stansbury, Y.P. Overlooking the sea. 100 years old, restored to old era. Accommodates 5 people. Minimum 3 nights. Bedspreads supplied, BYO sheets, blankets, pillows. Outdoor gas bbq in garden setting, pergola and picnic furniture. Off street parking. Contact Graham South (08) 8297 2475 or 0417 894 814.
Holiday Rental – Port Elliott Cowsley House, a luxuriously appointed 2 storey limestone cottage situated in a quiet street in the heart of Port Elliott, only metres from The Strand and 5 minutes walk to Horseshoe Bay. 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to 4 adults and 4 children) 2 bathrooms, designer bed linen and towels provided. Full cooking facilities including dishwasher. Private courtyard for alfresco dining. Off street parking in lockable garage. Visit www.cowsleyhouse.com.au or call 0428 130 899 for full details.
Visiting France? Stay a while in SCC member’s medieval village house. In SW France this carefully restored stone house, dating from th the 13 Century, has modern appliances, central heating. Sunny terrace, garden, secure parking. Our interesting small town of Castelnau-Montratier and surrounding countryside with vineyards offers a perfect way to experience France. Good availability for short or longer rentals. Phone John or Norma on 8223 2707 for full details and brochure or visit www.byoguides.com/castelnau/.
April 2009
New Members – March 2009 Warren Schirmer Tony Hastings Dylan Harvey Jack Callow Andrew Clarke Geoff O’Neill Jake Manhire Deb & Jack McLeay
General General General, Competition Competition General General General General
Classic News Coming Meetings Friday 3 April will be an MG night with a difference. Sponsored by AA Automotive (Adrian Akhurst). Friday 1 May will be an away meeting to be held at City Holden to look at HSV Holdens. Coming Events Sunday 19 March will be our Brunch on the Run (please note change of date). $9.00 per person includes brunch cooked by the Classic Committee Chef’s. Entry forms available from the office, and they close on Thursday 26 March.
Veteran News Coming Meetings Friday 17 April – Early History of the SCC as told by some who were there. Historic cars on stage. Friday 15 May – Stories and pictures from the National Veteran Rally, Naracoorte. Coming Events Sunday 19 April – RAA Trophy Day. Meet at Mitcham Reserve on Old Belair Road at 10am. BYO lunch/brunch to be held at Mitcham Memorial Gardens. This will be after the hill-climbs at Mitcham Memorial Gardens which are behind the Mitcham Library on Belair Road at Hawthorn (corner of Angas Road). Enter between the Library and the Shell Service station. 23-24 May – Weekend Rally to Burra with the Vintage Section. Book early - see Vintage Notes. Sunday June 21 – Around the Houses with the Vintage Section in the Mt Barker area. Details in the next newsletter. Other Major Events May 3-8 – National Veteran Rally, Naracoorte, SA. Over 140 entries have now been received. It should be another week of enjoyable Veteran motoring in the attractive south-eastern countryside. 2010 National 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally, Perth, WA 11-16 April. Expressions of interest to lindakirkwood@iprimus.com.au. 2010 National Veteran Rally, Launceston, Tasmania 24-31 October. Details from PO Box 439, Mowbray, TAS, 7248. At our February meeting, our raffle was in aid of the Victorian Bushfire appeal. After paying costs of supper and raffle prizes, $96 was collected. We thank our meeting attendees for their generosity. We have heard that the ex-Norm Paech Pope Tribune which was for sale on the international market, has been sold to Peter Allen and so will stay in SA. We hope to see it on the road sometime soon, or out on a 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally.
HQ News For all the latest HQ News go to the new website / HQ Section for race reports, meeting nights, etc. Refer to the Wanted to Sell Section in Market Place for HQ parts for sale.
Hub News - Hub Lunch – Thursday 16 April 2009 at 12.30pm. The Duck Inn, 393 Main Road, Coromandel Valley Contact Sarah Pfeiffer on 8264 0752 or 0409 197 404.
Vintage News Coming Meeting
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Friday 17 April – A combined meeting with the Veteran Section – Some of our early members will reminisce about the early days of the Club – this is sure to be an interesting evening! Coming events Sunday 19 April – the Vintage Section will be supporting the RAA trophy day – this is always a fun event – refer Veteran Section for further details. Burra Bash 23/24 May 2009 – A substantial number of bookings have been received – so please don’t miss out! This will be a fun inexpensive weekend and will include a visit to Goode’s Restoration business at Clare. Andrew Christophersen
MAY DAY NEWS - SUNDAY 3 MAY The Fleurieu Group invites all members to join them in th celebrating the 75 anniversary of the Sporting Car Club of South Australia at this years May Day event to be held at the South Lakes Golf Club at Goolwa. This year we are delighted to have as a guest speaker Ray Pank, foundation member and benefactor of the Club, a very interesting gentleman. The cost is $35 per head for a 3 course lunch with a complimentary drink on arrival. To enable you to enjoy your cars on the way to the luncheon we will be organising “runs” from Adelaide as well as Goolwa. Tickets are selling fast so book before the closing date of 20 April to ensure your seat at this popular event. Booking forms are available from the Sporting Car Club or from Ali Roscrow at 8555 2029 or nroscrow@bigpond.net.au. Another great day so come and join us.
Member News Congratulations to John Considine from the President Michael Keenan for convincing the Advertiser to not shorten the full name of the Club when it is cited in Club notes. Persistence pays. For those of you who are unaware the Advertiser produces a Club Notes section in the Cars Guide of the Advertiser each Thursday. Look out for it each issue.
Library News DIARISE IT NOW OUR BIG BOOK, MAGAZINE AND BROCHURE SALE SATURDAY MAY 30 We have been preparing our excess stock along with some exclusives for 12 months. We have some special products ready for sale now: ‘Australian Motor Sport’ (magazine bound copies for 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 English ‘MotorSport’ (magazine) bound copies for 1949, 1950, 1951. You can grab these by ringing Bruce Roberts on (08 8373 4899). Does anyone know the whereabouts of the Library copy of January 2008 Road and Track? It is needed to enable us to bind last year’s collection. Gavin Farmer is currently researching for two more books with help from the Library. After the successful release of his book on the Charger and his latest on the P76, he is doing one on the Monaro and also the Buckle. If anyone has photos that they think should be included in such publications talk to us in the Library. The prestige dual encased copies of the Delage books are proving popular, borrow them, you will be impressed. Meet us in the Library. The Library needs your help! Our copy of January 2008 Road and Track has gone missing. Can you help by supplying a copy for our collection? We would be most grateful.
HRR News April 2009
Drift Supercup @ Mallala Incorporating U-Pull-It Thrash for Cash Burnout Comp Mallala Motor Sport Park Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May A big new drift event …Australia’s best drifters on Australia’s best drift track! The Drift Australia Series has fallen victim to the global financial crisis by losing their major sponsor, and the series will not visit Mallala in 2009.
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April 1
The lure of big prize money has already generated a considerable amount of interest locally and interstate. With a total of $12,000 prize money up for grabs, including $5,000 to the Supercup winner, it will be Australia’s richest drift competition.
April 5
There will be much more that drifting to entertain the crowd too: Saturday evening will feature the U-Pull-It ‘thrash for cash’ burnout competition, which will be the first ever burnout competition held at Mallala.
April 5 Dawnbuster Run Fleurieu
April 11-13 HRR Easter Weekend
April 16 Hub Lunch Coromandel Valley
April 18 Drift Practice Mallala
April 19 RAA Trophy Day Veteran Section
April 19 Registration Day Classic Section
April 19 Round 1 Burnout Collingrove
April 26 Come & Try Hillclimb Collingrove
With a full program over 2 days there will be two separate drift car classes; Street Class and Pro Class, with more than 60 cars expected to take to the tarmac at Mallala.
General Meeting Clubrooms
Working Bee Collingrove
However, the Mallala Motorsport team have seized on the opportunity to replace the event with another big 2-day drift event…Drift Supercup.
May 2-3 Round 2 SA State Motor Racing Championships Mallala
Extra entertainment throughout the weekend will include DR Stunts extreme motorcycle demonstrations, and for the first time, a Shannons Nationals race car Time Attack demonstration. “It will be a big weekend”, said the event manager, Rob Curkpatrick. “The G1 events continue to be successful, but we wanted to go to the next level. “There will be a lot of activity both on and off the track. Mallala is the home of drifting in Australia, and we already attract interstate competitors to our state championship rounds, so with the extra prize money we are expecting the biggest and best drift event we have ever seen at Mallala. Public Entry; Saturday $25 Sunday $35 Weekend $50 Gates open 9am both days Track action starts at 11.30am Sat, and 9.30am Sunday More Info www.mallala.com
CALENDAR of EVENTS May 2009 1 2-3 3 6 3-8 9 12 15 18 20 23-24 23-24 30
Section Meeting – Classic Round 2 SA State Motor Racing Champs May Day – Fleurieu General Meeting – Clubrooms National Veteran Rally – Naracoorte Drift Practice – Mallala Section Meeting – HRR Section Meeting – Vintage/Veteran Section Meeting – Drift Section Meeting – HQ Weekend Rally to Burra – Vintage Supercup Drift – Mallala Library Book & Magazine Sale
June 2009 3 5 5-7 12 13-15 14 15 17 19 20 21 28 28
General Meeting – Clubrooms Section Meeting – Classic Shannons Nationals Round 4 Section AGM – Vintage Sunseeker Rally – Clare Multiclub 1 – Collingrove Section Meeting – Drift Section Meeting – HQ Section AGM – Veteran Drift School – Mallala Motorsport Park Round 3 Burnout – Collingrove Around the Houses – Veteran/Vintage Wintercup 1 – Collingrove
Round 1 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala – 28 February Our first event for the year, a twilight race meeting attracted 124 entries and a very reasonable crowd of spectators. The weather was very kind to us and each category had 3 races. There was some very good racing during the day with the open wheelers and when the sun went down, the cars with lights raced, and as always it looks entirely different under the circuit lighting with some very close duals. Many thanks to all officials for their time and special thanks to Bill and Glenda Hackett and their band of helpers for the excellent meals served to the officials during the breaks, also to Peter Green for the apples. The next round of the State Championships is a two day event of 2/3 May.