Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
Danica Patrick—Racing Driver
Club Night 7.30pm 3rd Wednesday of every Month
On May 29, 2005, Danica Patrick made history by being the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500. Occurring multiple times throughout the race, Patrick’s first moment in the lead happened on Lap 56 but was short-lived. Toward the end of the race, however, the IndyCar rookie retook the lead after the rest of the field made a pit stop on Lap 172.
The excitement around Patrick’s success in the race peaked when she battled Dan Wheldon for the lead starting on Lap 190, but Wheldon would prevail. While Patrick would not win the race, she still placed fourth, the best finish by a woman in Indy 500 history. Additionally, the performance earned her the 2005 IndyCar Series season Rookie of the Year award.
Patrick continued to race for the next 13 years, obtaining the highest finish for a woman in the Daytona 500, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race and collecting the most top-ten finishes by any woman in Sprint Cup competition.
Patrick began karting at Sugar River Raceway in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Her father acted as her crew chief and her mother kept statistics on her racing. Patrick had no role models or idols; she was never striving to achieve female goals, but aspired to be the best she could be. In her debut race, she crashed into a concrete wall at 25mph (40km) due to a brake failure. She was not injured. Patrick improved to finish second out of twenty drivers at the year's end after a twenty-two race schedule.
She gradually improved her eye to foot coordination, allowing her to set numerous age track records at Sugar River Raceway and Michiana Raceway Park. Following her interest in kart racing, Patrick dabbled in snowmobiles, motocross, and midget car racing.
Sunday 14th July, 2024—
CHB VCC Picnic Run to Porangahau
As there is very little planned for the month of July, Rod and Scarlett will be taking the branch on a run to Porangahau. This will be of a mildly competitive nature. The planning for the run is pretty much in place, but will be happening rain, hail, or snow!! and, we could even get some of that seeing as it will be mid-winter!
The run will begin from our usual starting spot at Tavistock Place, Waipukurau. The first vehicle leaving on the journey at 11:00am with a return back to Waipukurau sometime in the mid -afternoon. We have spoken to the proprietor of the Porangahau Hotel who will be expecting us for lunch between 12:30 and 1:30pm.
Wednesday 17th July 2024—CHB Dinner and Meeting
To be held at the Takapau RSA Arrive from 6.00pm—Meal at 6.30pm—Meeting at 7.30pm
$25.00 per person—Eftpos Available
Menu: Roast meal with lots of roast vegetable—choose of two meats.
Dessert: Mystery dessert!!
Please contact Eva with numbers by the evening of Sunday 14th July 2024 06 858 9105 021 170 9978 nga-oki@xtra.co.nz
No late bookings please
If you have any dietary needs, please advise when you book your meal.
PLEASE NOTE: The CHBVCC branch will make payment for any late dinner cancellations or no shows, then an invoice will be sent to the member/members concerned.
CHB Branch Chairman GaryWeaver
Inventor of the car radio
On June 27th, 1895, Paul Galvin, inventor of the car radio, was born in Harvard, Illinois.
Galvin started Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in 1928 with his brother, Joseph, to build battery eliminators. Unfortunately, the stock market crashed a year later, taking away much of Galvin's business. Desperate to keep his company alive, Galvin recognized the growing car and radio industries, and decided to bring them together.
Galvin partnered with William P. Lear, future founder of the Lear Jet Corporation, who was running a radio parts company at the time, to develop an affordable car radio. In 1930, with engineers from both companies, Galvin successfully fitted a sizeable and sturdy car radio into his Studebaker and drove the car from Chicago to New Jersey to show off at the Radio Manufacturers Association Convention in June. Instead of registering with the trade show, Galvin instead drove his car to the Atlantic City pier and played his car radio to attract attention.
The success of Galvin's car radio allowed his company to survive the depression. To further increase sales, Galvin decided to come up with a brand name “Motorola”. Galvin turned his Motorola radio into one of the first successful car radios. He died in 1959 at age 64 and was inducted into the “The Automotive Hall of Fame” in 2008.
On the way to Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand. Some hardy ski enthusiasts with a 1912 EMF and possibly an Argyll behind.
Paul and Joseph Galvin
An early Motorola car radio
Central Hawkes Bay Branch oftheVCC— Directory
Chairman Gary Weaver 027 442 8920 weave@xtra.co.nz
Secretary—Ella Domper 027 201 2546 superscandi@gmail.com
Treasurer —Kaye Carswell 021 124 3620 accounts@wpkmotors.co.nz
Club Captain—Laurie Malcolmson
06 374 9823 or 021 579 133 volvo9349@yahoo.com
Vehicle Inspection—Keith Hopping
06 857 8255 or 021 742 302 keithhopping@gmail.com
Welfare—Sandra Cross 06 858 9814 secross@xtra.co.
Bleat Editor Joyce Calder 022 166 1403 joycecalder@gmail.com
Torqueheads Bruce Turner 021 100 4333 sulturna@gmail.com
Committee Bruce Poole 027 244 9090 brucepoole1930@gmail.com
Committee Paul Jensen 06 855 6862 matangi@farmside.co.nz
Committee—Rod McKenzie 027 446 7198 rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz
Committee—Neil Malcolm
06 858 5099 or 027 457 8945 pat.neil2016@gmail.com
Committee Gloria Malcolmson
06 374 9823 or 021 579 133 supagran14@yahoo.com.au
Catering—Eva Gollan
06 858 9105 or 021 170 9978 nga-oki@xtra.co.nz
Raffles Scarlett McKenzie
06 858 9562 or 027 446 7198 rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz
Beaded Wheels—Heather Cheer
06 374 0864 or 027 235 6649 ghcheer@xtra.co.nz
Saturday 7th September 2024—CENTRAL HAWKES BAY 2nd VINTAGE RALLY organised by Bruce Poole
The idea to organise and host a CHB Branch Vintage Car Rally, began with a Trophy that was donated to the Hawkes Bay VCC Branch about 13 years ago. The trophy was presented to the winner of the Hawkes Bay Vintage Car only rally. However the Rally lapsed after a couple of years and the trophy remained on display in their trophy cabinet. It has now been returned to Bruce Poole at the CHB VCC Branch and will be presented each year to the winner of the CHB Vintage Car Rally.
The Rally is opened to all VCC members and VCC eligible vehicles, (i.e. 30 years or older). However the 1st place Trophy, 2nd and 3rd placings and prizes will only be for the Vintage Car section. A separate prize will be presented for Non Vintage entries.
The Rally will start from Russell Park in Waipukurau. Arrival time is from 10.45am, briefing will be at 11.00am and first car away approx 11.15am
The first section of the run will take you to a sheltered, BYO lunch stop and hopefully, and the weather is fine, you may have some daffodils to pick if you wish.
Part of your entry fee will be donated to the Takapau Medical Centre.
The second section of the Rally is the competitive part. There will be some silent checks and speed changes beginning at 2.00pm. This will take you on a variety of scenic back country roads in CHB and finish at the
Entry Form
CHB VCC 2nd Vintage Rally—(open to all VCC eligible vehicles) Saturday 7th September 2024
Entrants name:_____________________________________________
Driver/Entrant:______________________________________________
Navigator/partner/passenger:__________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
Phone:__________________ Mobile:____________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
Vehicle:__________________________________ Year:________
Membership number:___________________________________
Entry Fee: $10.00 per car $________________ BBQ Meal $20.00 per person $________________ Total $________________
CHB VCC Inc—BNZ bank account number for internet payments: 02-0780-0035502-00
Particulars section: Your name Code section: VCC membership number Reference section: Vintage Rally
Note: Please photocopy your completed entry form before posting, if you require a copy.
Please post your Entry Form to: Central Hawkes Bay Vintage Car Club Inc c/o Bruce Poole 18 Wilder St, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay, 4200
Or email to Ken Lyons: ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz
Enquiries to Bruce Poole Ph 06 858 9940 or email brucepoole1930@gmail.com
Assemble at Russell Park Waipukurau at 10.45am. Briefing at 11.00am. First car away approx. 11.10am Trophy for Vintage section winner. Other prizes 2nd and 3rd Vintage and 1st Non Vintage
Entries Close Friday 30th August 2024—No late entries will be accepted
July Sun 14th
Picnic Run to Porangahau organisers Rod and Scarlett McKenzie
Wed 17th Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA 18th-21st Art Deco Festival
August
Sun 25th National Daffodil Rally for Cancer
Wed 21st Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA Sun 25th
National Daffodil Rally for Cancer
September
Sat 7th
Wed 18th
October 14th-18th
Wed 16th
November
Vintage Car Rally organised by Bruce Poole
Club Dinner and Meeting to be held at the Dannevirke Citizen's Club combining with the Manawatu Branch.
Taranaki Tour—Organisers Rod and Scarlett McKenzie
Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA this date maybe changed?
Wed20th Club Dinner and Meeting venue TBA
December
CHB Branch of the VCC—Chairman’s Report—July 2024
Half way through the year already! Time to get a little bit excited for Christmas!
The club AGM was held at the Waipukurau Bowling Club, an excellent meal before the AGM followed by an ordinary monthly meeting.
Brian Conner has stood down as CHBVCC Secretary, he has been trying to do this for a while now, thank you Brian for the work you have done. Ella Domper has taken this job on. Thank you Ella for stepping up we look forward to working with you.
Iain Gollan has been replaced by Paul Jensen, welcome Paul, and thank you to Iain for your contribution to the club and committee. All other club officers remain the same.
Still looking for ideas for the Annual Cancer day on Sunday 25th of August 2024. Any idea's would be very much appreciated.
The torque heads run on Thursdays have been entertaining, the run to Fielding to look at an agriculture display, a collection of 51 Holden’s and a classic motorbike display, a good day out.
The weather is closing in now, very foggy nights making driving unpleasant. Soon we will be complaining about the heat!
So drive safely, see you at the next club events.
Gary Weaver QSM Club Chairman
From National Office
All renewal to be sent two months in advance of expiry date. Any queries please contact Keith Hopping keithhopping@gmail.com
Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand [Inc]
Sixth Annual Mid-Week Run “Taranaki Tour”
14th to 18th October 2024
Organisers: Rod and Scarlett McKenzie
Scarlett and Rod McKenzie are back from checking out the lie of the land in Taranaki and planning for this year’s tour and adventure, the sixth similar adventure for the branch. Quite a lot of the travelling entrants will be on the Highways and roads of Taranaki. The bush-covered roads up the mountain are narrow and sealed but worth the trip for the views. And like the rest of the roads around the country you will discover many more potholes and some of them are big!
You should plan to leave CHB by 8:00am on the morning of Monday 14th October travelling over the “Saddle Road” to meet all the other entrants at the “Church Café” on S/H1 in Sanson where we will have morning tea/coffee and your instruction sheets will be distributed.
“Entry Forms” for this trip will be available at the meal night meeting on Wednesday 17th July, or we can email them to you if you want when they are produced.
The motels where we will be staying in Hawera and New Plymouth will be shown on the entry form. However, the motels we have chosen for our Taranaki adventure are:
Hawera, Kerry Lane Motel on Kerry Lane which is about 3km from Hawera on the New Plymouth side of town phone 06 278 1918 for the night of 14th October.
New Plymouth, Pukekura Motor Lodge at 141 Coronation Avenue phone 06 759 4210 for the nights of 15th , 16th and 17th October.
Please phone to make your reservation at each motel and tell them that you are joining our CHB VCC tour to Taranaki.
Note: We will not be going to overnight at Kawhia as we first thought as the facilities there are not large enough to handle us all, they are very expensive and meals may have been an issue.
Be prepared to travel around 1200km and spend some money on fuel, motels and meals!
Club Captains Report—Laurie's Lot—July—2024
Welcome to another year of old school motoring. It was a quiet month for outings.
There were a few of us from our club went to Fielding for a get together with some of the members from the Coach House Museum for morning tea and a talk. It was interesting and we had a look at a very old style wheel clamp which was real heavy. After the talk some went and looked through the Museum for a while.
We then went and had lunch at Murrays Irish bar which was very nice. From there we went and saw some Holden cars and after that we headed to a Motor Bike Museum which had heap of very old bikes and some newer models.
Coming up on Sunday 14th July is Rods Beach Run details in this Bleat.
We would like to welcome our new Secretary Ella Domper and a new Committee Member Paul Jensen. Thank you for stepping up and taking on the challenge.
Safe Motoring and stay safe.
Laurie
Malcolmson Club Captain.
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Thank you for your support
Manawatu Branch 2024—49th Night Rally—(brass monkey) by Bruce Poole
This year Paul Squire and I gathered at the Manawatu club rooms for a quick briefing for the 16 competitors The first car was away at 6:30pm. Our time was 6:47pm at a speed of 35.1mph. A short run to carry over the saddle road (4 times during the night) down new roads, along the southern ranges to join up with the Pahiatua, Palmerston North Road, to turn right into Tararua Road.
Down back gravel Roads to Kopikopiko and then north to join up with the Pahiatua Palmerston North road and into Pahiatua township.
North to the Hopelands Road and Oringi and SHW2. Left into Maharahara Road, into Pinfold Road,
Coppermine Road, Pinfold Road again, Oxford Road to the bottom of Saddle Road. Through Ashurst and back to the club rooms for soup, buns and savouries.
A total of between 110 - 130 miles 3 hours 38 minutes duration and 2 cars were 1 minute out. 2 were first equal and we were one of the lucky winners (received a chocolate bar).
First equal - Vardon Heath and Viv Spiers, Bruce Poole and Paul Squire.
Second Place - Phil and Lansie Roberton
Third Place - Rod and Linda O'Keefe
A great run, lots of new roads (which would be nice to see in the daylight) thanks to the club Captain Derek Haycock and kitchen helpers. Great rally but we did not see Laurie and Gloria Malcolmson CHB at the end of the run?
Some wayward lads have stranded their Sheffield-Simplex in a lake. The smiling chap on the left is Winston Churchill.
Louis Chevrolet in his Buick on the starting line of the 200-mile race at the Atlanta Speedway on the 7th May 1910.
Is it time to scrap paper stickers that display vehicle registrations, warrants of fitness, and road user charges and digitalise the whole process?
The Automobile Association (AA) says yes, believing it could save road users and the taxpayer a fair chunk of money. And the Government seems to be of the same mind, so change may not be far away. Vehicle registrations and road user charges are significant funding tools for the Government's transport projects. According to NZ Autocar, they add roughly $470 million to the Government's budget and cost $50 million to administer.
But the AA says the current system of windshield stickers and accompanying paperwork is outdated and should be dropped, because it is pretty much all digital anyway. "All that information is currently available," AA's principal adviser for motoring policy Terry Collins said. "If you get stopped by a police car, the police already know whether your road user charges are up to date, whether your vehicle is registered, or whether you've got a warrant of fitness. He said AA thinks removing paperwork and other administration costs would see savings passed through to motorists. "If you use the road user charges, it's 10% more expensive to buy it at the counter than it is to buy it online. "Yet, they're still posting all the paperwork, which can take up to 10 working days." Collins added that the only reason paper stickers still exist is so motorists can keep up to date with when everything is due, but he said the government already has systems that help this.
Last week, a new NZTA app that streamlines the process was announced. The app displays expiry dates for cars' Warrants of Fitness, Vehicle Registrations, and Road User Charge end distance. It also allows road users to pay for everything in one place. Collins said this will make "life easier for our members and motorists". "With friendly reminders, they're more likely to get that done if they know it's due." He also said compliance would likely improve through a more digitised system. "Fewer excuses around 'I forgot' or 'I didn't know it was due' because now you've got all these reminders going out.
“His only suggestion was to keep the paper stickers for older drivers who use technology less frequently or people in rural areas. "Some type of alternative may be necessary for them to make the application," he said. "But to be honest, we probably just don't need them."
1 News approached Transport Minister Simeon Brown to see if the Government was looking into a digitised system. Brown replied with a statement, saying: "The Government is committed to cutting out unnecessary bureaucracy and delivering services New Zealanders need in a convenient and timely way!!
Organised by—Wellington Branch of the Vintage car Club
This is an invitation to our Manawatu Meander, a weekend away to explore the seldom used roads mainly in the upper part of the Wairarapa. The plan is to set out from our base in Dannevirke and enjoy two days of relaxed motoring in the company of the like-minded.
The Plan Friday 20th September Drive to accommodation in Dannevirke.
Saturday 21st September Depart 9.00am to go on a run of approximate ly 100 miles to visit places of interest.
Sunday 22nd September Depart 9.00am to go on a run of approximately 100 miles to visit places of interest.
Monday 23rd September Depart for home.
Accommodation The Destinations Motor Lodge has been block booked, a total of 12 units for each of the three days providing a choice of Studio, one and two bedroom units.
The Owner has agreed to hold the block booking until July so it would pay to make your arrangements as soon as possible.
There are other Motels and accommodation available but the “home base” will be at The Destinations Motor Lodge from where we will leave each day.
Other It will be compulsory to attend a happy hour at the end of each day to enjoy the company of your fellow travellers followed by your choice of dining in or out.
Your choice of vehicle. The only stipulation is that it has to be Club eligible and can be two, three or four wheels. There will be no backup vehicle so it is up to you to ensure roadworthiness.
If this is you!! please take care of your own accommodation, but take a moment to advise the Wellington Branch Secretary of your intention to participate, or phone—Phil Kidd—027 239 4828
Edsel Ford—Built Rolls-Royce engines—
by Auto Heritage
On June 12, 1940, Edsel Ford agreed to build Rolls-Royce engines to use in British and U.S. airplanes for World War II. Director general of the Office of Production Management and former president of General Motors, William Knudsen, approached Henry and Edsel Ford with a proposal to manufacture 9,000 engines earlier that spring. Ford Motor Company had experience building planes, producing the Trimotor just a decade earlier, but never on the scale that Knudsen wanted for the Rolls-Royce aircraft engines. Nevertheless, Ford’s success mass-producing other vehicles gave them the confidence to go ahead with the project, at least until Henry Ford saw Britain’s announcement of the agreement. While Edsel supported the project, his father opposed doing business with Britain or any other country. Upon hearing that Ford would build 6,000 engines specifically for British use, he canceled the deal. Henry only wanted the planes to be used for American defense, but as it became more certain that the United States would join the war, he reaccepted the deal.
My lovely Mk4 Zephyr V6. Purchased new in August 1971, I have cared for this vehicle for 53 years and it has always been housed. It has never been in an accident and the paint is original (Ivory white) as is the upholstery which is red. A complete new exhaust system from front to back including mufflers was fitted in 2019 also new boots on all steering joints and front forks in 2021. New battery in 2022. New oil pump drive fitted last month. Drivers side seat fitted with new springs and padding. Tyres are high profile radials and near new also new carpets. The motor was rebuilt at 93,000 miles and it has now done 135,900 miles. The mileage is genuine. The only reason I am selling this vehicle is I am now too old at 87 to drive it.
Old 60’s Scalextric or other brands Slot Car parts or old Slot Cars.
Please Phone Nick 027-437-1511
1973 Wolseley 1300 MkII
54,155 miles.
4 Speed Auto transmission. Very original condition.
Runs well with current WOF (expire 24/9/24) and registration.
Asking Price $5,000 ono.
For further information contact:
Colleen at srcolliss@xtra.co.nz or 027-221-2559
1972 MGB GT
CHBVCC Member
Very good condition.
Rego & WoF
Mileage 82934 miles
Haynes repair manual
Workshop records available
Personalised plate 72 MGB
$16,000.00
Phone 06-858-8930
1986 Series 3 Jaguar Sovereign
4.2 litre Six cylinder fuel injected
Argent Silver—Red upholstery
Cruise Control
Sun roof
Air Conditioning
Pepper pot wheels
Very tidy car
$15,000
For Sale—1938 DX10 Vauxhall
It is out of Registration and needs WOF - Last Registered in 2022.
Has been in storage.
Mileage 99109.
General Condition is very good / Repainted 2019, some rust on front grill.
Tyres good.
Interior is very clean - new carpets 2019.
Asking $20,000.
Location Wairoa — please contact:
Wendy Lee Rattenbury
029-0203-8884
Angela Annear
An authorised Travel Broker for Searle Travel Ltd.
Consultations are by appointment. Angela Annear Travel Broker
10 Brooker Place, Waipukurau 4200, Central Hawkes Bay.
Email: angela@searletravel.co.nz
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For more details: Email: angela@searletravel.co.nz
Phone: 06 858 9082 Cell: 027 281 1306
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I am based in Napier and courier nationwide. Some of my products are listed below.
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Vintage Car Club—Rally Number ID plates (200 x 150mm)—$10.00 each
Available from Brian Connor
Contact: Brian Connor
Karinya@xtra.co.nz
06-855-6447 027-488-5019
Free Advertising available for members OR non members for PRIVATE SALE Vehicles, parts, machinery etc, please contact Gary Weaver or Brian Connor “The Bleat” Editor joycecalder@gmail.com to place your advertisement.
Four luxurious units available to hire
Contact us now so we can show you how to add luxury to your event
06 857 8757 or 027 235 5996 karen@premierloos.co.nz www.premierloos.co.nz
We now have CHB VCC windscreen stickers available Contact TREASURER accounts@wpkmotors.co.nz
Kaye Carswell 021-124-620
