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NEC Classic Car Show 2009...
Once again we have a stand at the NEC Classic Car Show featuring cars from Darren Cooksey, Russell Otter, Paul Millett and Chris Clarke. The stand can be found in Hall 4 location 4C42 alongside the Betaboyz and Lancia Motor Club.
The show runs from Friday November 13th to Saturday 15th and we would love to see members or potential buyers to offer advice or just for a chinwag. It's always great to meet new members and the NEC is the perfect place to introduce yourselves. Click on the banner image for more details.
We also have a first for the club...Jez Pigden's splendid metallic grey Monte is featuring in the Sporting Bears "Dream Rides", so if you want a ride in a modified Monte, then this is your chance and all in a good cause. Jez has worked hard on modifying his car and I'm sure some of you out there would like to see what a difference a few modifications can make to a Montes' performance and handling. He promises to treat you gently.
Le Mans Classic 2010...
Once again we are off to the Le Mans Classic in July 2010. Spaces are limited and it is definitely one not to miss. Just ask anyone who has been.
Click on the image for more details and to book or pay your next instalment.
2008 Season Review
Sad to say that the 2008 season is over, but we have many fond memories of another fantastic year of fun and frolics.
We started off with a superbly put together Technical Forum thanks mainly to the expertise of Geoff Ward and Eric Weston. Unfortunately there wasn't any line dancing in the evening this time, but a great time was had by all.
The LMC was a bit of a washout, but we did get a fair few Montes and the concours winner was Kim Roberts with her yellow car, all the way from Ireland. We are certainly looking forward to meeting up again on our planned tour over there in April 2009 (details nearer the time).
July brought the Le Mans Classic in our favourite Chateaux. What a fantastic time, with great racing, great company, great weather and an endless supply of frothy help-yourself beer kegs. Who could ask for more? Many thanks to Rod and Linda for another wonderful European event. Great to see our Antipodean friend Ben Shaw make a fleeting appearance...in a cute old Fiat 500!
Curborough actually happened this year, with a good mix of rain and shine to make an interesting time. Lots of pirouettes by all, although David Griffiths must have held the record (3 on one circuit!). A good test for Jez Pigden and Eric Weston, taking their cars on the track for the first time.
Thanks to Jez and Jennifer Pigden, the End of Term Bash was as good as ever. A lovely location and glorious weather helped bring together a great driving tour with a mega scalectric Grand Prix and laughs-a-plenty with some owners photos from the 70's. A very entertaining weekend, well put together...Cheers!
Well, what can I say about the NEC Classic Car Show? The stand looked superb, done up as a 70's Lancia showroom, complete with 70's biscuits and all sorts of other period goodies. As you can see from the photo, we hired some right weirdos to really get the desired image. The hotel was in a time-warp, which helped people get in the mood for a bit of 70's groove. Thanks to all, specially David Griffiths and Jez Pigden for all the bits and bobs and David Wilcock for bringing along half his car for us to poke at.
How can we keep this level of enjoyment up year on year? Well, we seem to be able to, which is down to top organisatin of events and also the enthusiasm of all our members to attend. What a Club! Sounds good?...why not Join today!
The calendar for 2009 will be compiled at the end of January. Can't wait for 2009!