Next General Meeting - Wednesday 7 April 2010 All members are invited to attend our next General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 7 April at 8.00pm. Prior to the meeting, from 6.30pm, come and enjoy a barbecue and salads at a cost of $12.00 per person. On the stage….Richard Metcalfe and members of the Atujara Motorcycle Club with a display of Classic Racing Bikes. The Atujara Club are annual hirers of Collingrove and the Club has many similarities with the SCC.
Conditional Historic Vehicle Registration Remember the advertisement for a funeral company with Dad’s MGB parked outside the chapel? Does death void Conditional Historic registration? Based on a standard premise that death voids all contracts, hence, the sole owner is no longer a financial member of the club and one of the key elements for conditional historic vehicle registration is no longer fulfilled. In the words of the Department of Transport and Energy and Infrastructure “It is a grey area but even though the vehicle remains registered until the estate decides what to do with the vehicle, it does not meet the criteria for historic registration because as soon as the client is deceased they are no longer a member of a car club therefore rendering the historic registration null and void. In the particular situation where the vehicle is required to be driven on the day of a funeral a short term permit is required or payment of the full registration” Note: if the vehicle is in joint names and both parties are a member of the same club or on full registration the above scenario does not apply Upon the sole owners registration and club membership ceasing the new owner then applies for conditional historic vehicle registration by making a new application to a historic vehicle authorising officer of the club of his/her choice.
April 2010
Don’t Miss
Hub News The next Hub Lunch will be held on Date: Tuesday April 13, 2010. Time: 12.30pm Place: Paradise Hotel, 700 Lower North East Road, PARADISE. RSVP: Sarah Pfeiffer on 0409 197 404 or by email sarahsweets@adam.com.au.
April 6 Forum Meeting Clubrooms
April 10 Drift Practice Mallala
April 11 Dawnbuster Run Fleurieu
April 11 Old Keels & Wheels
April 13
Selling your conditional historic registered vehicle Conditional historic vehicle registration is not transferrable to the new owner. When you sell your vehicle and the money changes hands and you issue a receipt the vehicle ceases to be registered therefore neither buyer nor seller can drive the vehicle to its delivery point. It is suggested that you drive the vehicle to the buyers address where payment can be made and complete the transaction (if not country or interstate). By all means fill out the reverse side of the registration paper (buyer and seller) and sign for the purpose of having a record of the transaction, but the vehicle itself is not transferrable The seller then arranges his/her transport home. If you have any questions we urge club members not to contact the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure direct, but forward your enquiries to one of our Historic registration authorising officers who will answer your enquiry or refer the matter to the Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs Inc. who is the only authorised body to handle the matter: refer FHMC web site www.fhmcsa.org.au.
April 3-4 National Historic Race Meeting Mallala
Hub Lunch Paradise Hotel
April 17-18 Drift Supercup Mallala
April 24 Multiclub 2 Collingrove
April 26 Come ‘n Try Hillclimb Collingrove
May 1 Round 2 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala
May 2 May Day Lunch
New Members – February 2010 Geoff Holdich Norma Carter Jarz Woolford David Puckridge Reece Garrick Andy Bird Jarrod Ridgway Viv Padmanabhar Dennis Humphrey Simon Pfitzner David Hurst Peter Jenkins Ashley Macdonald John Fox Alex Shearn Scott Goding Paul Buttery Scott Huddy Wayne & Geraldine Hough
Veteran General General Vintage, Classic HQ General General General General, Competition Competition General General General, Classic, Competition General, Classic General, Competition HQ Classic General General, Vintage, HRR, Comp.
SCCSA Club Logo At a recent Board meeting, it was agreed to introduce a stylised Club logo in addition to the historic logo that is described in the Club Constitution. The issue was discussed at the February Sections Forum and the opinion was that the historic logo should not change (it would of course require a Special General Meeting for members to pass such a change!) but the stylised logo could be used in specific cases. As a result you will see the stylised logo on the April WheelSpin, but only that issue. Subsequent issues will revert to the historic logo. A similar situation applies to the newsletter paper stock as we have already printed a batch with the stylised logo. We could destroy that paper stock but it would be quite wasteful and indeed costly to do so, which would not be in the Club's best financial interests. Members will have to tolerate the change until we need to reprint again using the historic logo.
Classic News Coming Meetings Friday 9 April We are sharing this date with the Vintage Section as our traditional first Friday of the month clashes with Good Friday and the holiday long weekend. Do come and enjoy what we have in store for you, the most beautiful 1914 Napier, yes a veteran car displayed by the Classic Section. Our committee member, Neil Francis has just completed the most amazing restoration of this grand vehicle and you just must see it. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Ruth and I and will have an interesting vintage vehicle on stage too. Gosse Bar will open as usual at 6pm and meeting proper will start at 8pm in the Reg Spark's Room. Supper will be served after the meeting and of course generous raffle prizes are there to be won. Come and see the three main sections join together with the common love of motor vehicles of all ages. Guests very welcome. Friday 7 May We are very hopeful of having Colin Sutton's very rare and exotic Jaguar XJ13 roadster on stage. This is one of the best looking Jags you have ever seen and we just hope it doesn't sell to an overseas buyer before this date. Gosse Bar will be open as usual at 6pm for pre meeting drinks, meeting starts at 8pm. Supper will conclude the meeting. This is a must see; bring your friends and guests too. Coming Events Sunday 11 April Old Keels and Wheels 2010 hopes to be bigger and better than the last event in 2008. We are looking for all interesting vehicles to attend. Cost is only $10 per vehicle and we require entry as soon as possible so that your vehicle details are entered in the program, which is proudly sponsored by Willshire Motor Trimmers. Entries close Friday 27 March for our printers deadline, however we will accept entries outside the program as late as Friday 9 April.
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Don’t forget to bring your camera, this event makes quite a spectacle. BYO picnic lunch or contact the Royal SA Yacht Squadron and book a sit down lunch at $25pp. Their contact number is 8341 8600. Enjoy classic cars and classic boats, stationery engine display, model yacht racing, yacht cruises down the Port River as well as the delights of our Potato Man, Gelati Man and Coffee Man. Great day out for the whole family. See you there!! Sunday 2 May The Fleurieu Section is holding their traditional May Day Run. Details, cost and entry forms from the club, we will hold a run leaving from the clubrooms (9.45 for a 10.15am) start and meeting the Fleurieu Group at 11am at the Meadows Bakery for a BYO morning tea. Then we will drive together and end up at the Goolwa Golf Club for lunch. Always a great event, come and join both sections and their classic cars. Sunday 16 May This date is set aside as our Registration Day and will be held at the Sporting Car Club clubrooms from 10am. If you have recently restored a classic vehicle, bring it along and have it judged for the Kenneth Lyall Trophy. If you have a lovely classic car bring it also because they will be on display for the public to vote on the People's Choice Award. Both of these trophies are awarded annually at our AGM. Bring a picnic and enjoy our lovely clubrooms. We welcome all club members and visitors are welcome too, our beautiful clubrooms will be open for inspection as well. Andy Morgan Classic Section Chairman
News from the Facilities Officer OHS MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS We have obtained from CLUBS SA a ‘Volunteers’ OHS Manual specifically written for people who carry out work on a volunteer basis .The manual is on the table below the Club’s notice board so please feel free to have a browse when you are in the Club next. MISSING GUILLOTINE !! The guillotine located in the photocopy room has been missing since the beginning of February 2010. If anyone has borrowed it or knows of its whereabouts please advise the Club as soon as possible. The Club would hate to think that it has been stolen but regretfully this may be the case! DAD’S ARMY HELP WANTED As most members are aware we have a dedicated small team, namely Dad’s Army, who come in on Tuesday mornings and carry out small jobs in and around the Club. At present we are looking for another volunteer (ladies most welcome) to assist Vicki Liston in her gardening duties. At the moment Vicki is the only one in the Dad’s Army group looking after the garden and would welcome some assistance in pruning, watering and keeping the garden and landscaped area up to scratch. Any help, even for an hour or two would be appreciated so don’t be shy, come along and work at a leisurely pace and meet some friendly new faces and enjoy the good humour and banter at our regular morning tea at 10.00am. SCCSA WINE GLASSES The Club has just received a new limited supply of 500ml Nebbiolo wine glasses, made in Italy with our logo frosted / etched onto the glass. The glasses are of high quality and when filled with wine the logo ‘comes to life’. A great gift idea or simply treat yourself and make a purchase for your own enjoyment. Prices are $12.00 ea or as a special introductory offer for April only, a box of six for $60.00. The glasses are on display in the foyer. DONT MISS OUT!!
Library News DO YOU WANT TO INDULGE YOUR PASSION A BIT MORE? MEETING NIGHT HELP WANTED HELP US TO HELP YOU In the library we are finding it increasingly difficult to provide your Section with an excellent Library service on Meeting Nights.
April 2010
Should any section member wish to learn our simple Library system, it can help your section and provide you with hours of entertainment and information. You might be amazed at the depth of information that we have on most subjects. The range of biographies and marque histories is second to none and can be thumbed through at your leisure if you join us as a special Meeting Night Volunteer. TO BECOME INVOLVED, CONTACT THE LIBRARY ON WEDNESDAYS OR FRIDAY MORNING OR ON MOST MEETING NIGHTS Available books for borrowing; BRISTOL CARS – A Very British Story BUICK – The Australian Story NSU – The Complete Story DID YOU MISS THE BOOK AND MAGAZINE SALE? Sales of books and magazines are still available at bargain prices. Come in and ask John Hollway. The Library – Connecting People with Information Email us at sccsalibrary@internode.on.net
Fleurieu News Sunday 11 April – Dawn Buster Run from Goolwa wharf, 7.15am for 7.30am start culminating in a mystery breakfast. For catering purposes please advise run organiser Noel & Ali Roscrow of numbers attending on 8555 2029 or nroscrow@bigpond.net.au. Sunday 2 May – May Day Event. The Fleurieu Group invites all members to join in the annual car run and luncheon on Sunday 2 May. Starting from the Goolwa Yacht Club at 10.15am, or for Adelaide participants from the Sporting Car Club at 9.45am for 10.15am start, followed by a luncheon at the South Lakes Golf Club, Billabong Road, Goolwa. The lunch is $35.00pp which includes a complimentary drink on arrival and a delicious 3 course meal. The Guest Speaker this year will be Tony Parkinson. Auctions/ raffles and lots of fun. Contact Ali Roscrow on 8555 2029 or nroscrow@bigpond.net.au.
Vintage News Coming Meeting Friday April 9 This will be a joint meeting with the Classic Section. We are having Neil Francis’ magnificent 1914 Napier on stage and have invited the Veteran Section to come along as well so get there early for a good seat! Friday May 14 Instead of horsepower, this meeting will showcase pedal power – the deadly treadly. As well as Tony Cooper and his indefatigable Penny Farthing, we’ll have a number of bicycles on display showing how far this sport has come over the years. Coming events Sunday April 11 We will be joining the Classic Section and hopefully the rest of the SCC at Old Keels and Wheels. See the Classic Notes for information. May 29/30/31 Burra Bash– Places are selling fast for this year’s Burra Bash. Expect three days of historical and hysterical fun and activities and two nights of – well, we won’t go there. Entry forms available this meeting. Steve Day
Veteran News Coming Meetings Friday April 16 – Noggin & Natter Night Friday May 21 – film “The Fast Lady” Coming Events Sunday April 11 – Old Wheels & Keels – all veteran vehicles are invited to join this excellent display day at Outer Harbour. See Classic notes for more details, entry forms at SCC office. May 29-31 – Burra Bash Weekend – we will join the Vintage Section for this enjoyable weekend away. Make sure you book asap. Sunday June 27 – Around the Houses – we will visit two garages near the city. Depart SCC 10am, BYO morning tea &
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lunch in a nearby park or book a table at the Sussex Hotel, Walkerville. The Armstrong-Siddley Club will be joining us. Past Events – Historic Vehicle Day, March 7 – there was again a wide variety of clubs and vehicles represented at this public display, though the SCC was not well represented this time – with a long weekend, Womad, Fringe and Festival some must have had other things to do. Club Dodge – in the last Newsletter there was an advertisement for the National Dodge Rally which is to be held here at Nuriootpa in September. As the present custodian is unable to attend this event, the Veteran Section Committee is calling for expressions of interest from a club member who is interested in taking the vehicle on this rally. Send your expression of interest to Veteran Section Secretary, SCCSA office. As we are approaching the end of our club year, we ask you, our members, to think carefully whether you want to assist your section through the coming year. We are needing people to step forward to help with 3-4 committee positions, people to help man the library on meeting nights and anyone who would like to assist with supper or the bar on meeting nights too. You have noticed that for the past year we have tried to share the position of Chairperson among the committee, but we feel that the section might have more direction if we had a person to nominate as Chairperson for the next year or two. Our meeting nights seem to have plenty of support from the audience, but we would like more input from the audience please. Now is the time for you to make your offer – ring Chris on 8278 8465.
Market Place Wanted to Sell Half Ton Block & Tackle Condition unknown. $20.00 Mal Hosking 8278 4123. Fluorescent lights. Used, twin tube 1.5m long, with reflector. Brilliant for restorer’s garage gloom. Singly $30, pairs $50.Iain Robilliard 0427 077 338. ZF auto trans, from auto trans, from Volvo 740, also 2.5 Litre Riley transmission, $250 ea. Iain Robilliard 0427 077 338. Wanted 550 x 24 tyre – Jon Blaikie 0423 261 988. BMC Hydrolastic suspension tool & Vane or similar tuneup machine – Chris Whittall 08 8538 5259. From 1958-1964 Austin Lancer Morris Major or Elite Wolseley 1500. 5 steel road wheel complete set of brake drums backing plates shoes and cylinders or complete car. Mal Hosking 8278 4123. 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 the 13th 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.housesouthfrance.com. Holiday Rental – Victor Harbor 2 Story fully self-contained townhouse. Park your car and walk everywhere. Uninterrupted sea views. Centrally located in town centre. Sleeps up to 6. Two car lock up garage. All linen supplied. Ian & Marion Patrick. Phone 8379 2347 or 0414 438 520. Visiting Tailem Bend? 2 bedroom cottage (B&B), separate dining room/kitchen/lounge/ washing machine and dryer, tv Austar, large outdoor living area with exceptional views of River Murray. Barbecue and secure offstreet parking adjacent to BP Roadhouse. All linen and towels supplied. Air conditioned. Phone BP Service Station to book Phone 08 8572 4133. Or visit tailembendonmurray.websyte.com.au.
April 2010
Notice of Special General Meeting
Don’t Miss
April 3-4 National Historic Race Meeting Mallala
WEDNESDAY 5th MAY 2010 AT 8.00PM
April 6
Membership Category Senior
Forum Meeting Clubrooms
Proposed fee (incl GST) $180.00 $242.00
April 10
Associate (to 28yrs)
$40.00
$42.00
Drift Practice Mallala
Junior (to 18yrs)
$40.00
$42.00
Senior & Country Concession
$122.00
$125.00
Family country Concession
$188.00
$194.00
Life – Family
$61.00
$63.00
Gold – Family
$61.00
$63.00
Silver – Family
$61.00
$63.00
Joining Fee
No change
April 11 April 11
April 13 Hub Lunch Paradise Hotel
Current Fee (incl. GST) $175.00 $235.00
Dawnbuster Run Fleurieu
The purpose of this meeting is for members to approve an increase of annual subscription fees proposed by the Board.
Family
Old Keels & Wheels
In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of the Sporting Car Club of SA Inc. notice is hereby given of a Special General meeting of Members of the Sporting Car Club of SA Inc. will be held in the Clubrooms, 51 King William Rd, Unley on-
Colin Bourner Manager
April 17-18 Drift Supercup Mallala
CALENDAR of EVENTS HQ News
April 24 Multiclub 2 Collingrove
April 26 Come ‘n Try Hillclimb Collingrove
May 1 Round 2 SA State Motor Racing Champs Mallala
April 2010 3-4 6 7 9 10 11 11 13 16 17-18 21 24 26
National Historic Race Meeting – Mallala Forum Meeting – Clubrooms General Meeting – Clubrooms Section Meeting – Classic, Vintage Drift Practice – Mallala Old Keels & Wheels Dawnbuster Run – Fleurieu Hub Lunch – Paradise Hotel Section Meeting – Veteran Drift Supercup – Mallala Section Meeting – HQ Multiclub 2 – Collingrove Come ‘n Try Hillclimb – Collingrove
May 2010
May 2 May Day Lunch Fleurieu
May 16 Wintercup 1 Collingrove
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Round 2 SA State Champs – Mallala May Day Luncheon – Fleurieu General Meeting – Clubrooms Section Meeting – Classic Drift Practice – Mallala Section Meeting – Vintage Registration Day – Classic Section Wintercup 1 – Collingrove Section Meeting – HQ Section Meeting – Veteran Shannons Nationals – Mallala Burra Bash – Vintage Section
The HQ Register had as guests at the last race meeting a group of people from the Phoenix Society. These fellows are all self confessed petrol heads but as you can imagine do not get to car race meetings. To say they had a ball is an understatement, and it was a reminder to us all, how good our lives are compared to others. Thanks to Brenton Griguol of Koala Car Rentals for the bus and Peter Ware for organising the troops. Check out the HQ section of the Club website for race reports and point scores in the HQ Driver of the Year Series.