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Next General Meeting FROM THE CLUB MANAGERAll Members are invited to attend our next GeneralMeeting to be held Wednesday, August 3rd. 2011 at 8.00pm.Entertainment: “What is the future for our Library?”Michael Gasking answers this and other questions “On theCouch” with Grahaham Boulter. Important to all Members - notto be missed.Members are reminded that there will not be a meal servedprior to this meeting. However the bar will be open from 7.00pm.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELDON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 2011 AT 8.00pm ATTHE SCC OF SA CLUBROOMS, IN CONJUNCTION WITHTHE AGM

The meeting has been called for Members to vote onproposed changes to the Club Constitution. Please refer tothe back-to-back insert in last month’s WheelSpin for detailsof the proposed changes to Corporate Membership andNotice to Members.

Members unable to attend that meeting and wishing to lodgea postal vote should contact the Club office no later thanFriday 12th August 2011 to obtain the required voting papers.

Michael Bowen - Club Secretary

READ MORE ABOUT THE FABULOUS 2011 SUNSEEKER EVENT ON PAGE 12 & 13

I had hoped to confirm the revised conditions that the DTEI have proposed for Conditional Registration, but I have been advised through the Federation of Historic MotoringClubs that the Government need to amend an Act of Parliamentto enact those proposed changes. I outlined those proposedchanges at the July General Meeting. Given the vagaries of ourState parliamentarians it would be presumptuous to assume anyproposals would be approved unchanged, so unfortunately weshall have to wait until informed officially of the final changes tothe scheme.

It is hoped that Members appreciate the now larger WheelSpin.Last month we achieved 16 pages and it will continue at thatsize until we can attract additional sponsorship. As previously,I urge Members who contribute to always add photos whereverpossible.

At last a contract has been let to Ahrens Construction to buildfootings and erect the donated Clipsal 500 building at ourCollingrove Hillclimb property. Work is expected to commencein about 2 weeks. In addition we have just purchased a 20ftshipping container to replace the now derelict equipment shedadjacent to the toilet block.

So you reckon we have had some cold nights recently. Well itwas so cold on the roof of the Reg Sparks room that one of thewater pipes feeding the evaporative air conditioners froze andburst causing a rather spectacular water fountain. The burst hasof course since been repaired.

Colin Bourner

CALENDAR of EVENTS

New Members -

CLASSIC NEWSComing Meetings

Friday 5 August: For lovers of American classic cars, thisevening is for you. Our feature marque will be Packard and wehope to have three beautiful examples to display on the night.Gosse Bar open for cocktails from 6pm, come and join me fora cosy drink and chat before the meeting starts. Meeting from8pm and then a supper served after the meeting. Bring yourfriends, everybody welcome. A generous raffle will be held asusual.

Friday 2 September: We are asking you to bring yourselvesand some of your favourite model cars. Plenty of space andtables to display them, maybe you might like to talk briefly aboutyour favourite model. Gosse Bar from 6pm, meeting from 8pm.Friends of Club Members are always welcome. Bring the kidstoo, they love little cars!! No touching though.

Coming Events

Sunday 21 August: We have rescheduled the Classic 100 tothis date. It roughly equates to 100kms of driving, a few correctanswers and some basic navigational skills and the winner willwin the John Longbotham Trophy. Entry forms from the cluboffice and also available on line. Everybody welcome.

Friday 23 September: The SCC has joined with the Bay toBirdwood Classic event and the Cruising Classics to organisea run to the Mouth of the River Murray. BYO morning tea, followedby a visit to the historic Murray mouth and then a two courselunch at the South Coast Golf Club at Goolwa. All for $30pp.Entries are available from the Bay to Birdwood Classicorganisation or the Cruising Classics associated on line site.SCC has limited entry forms too. Should be a great days drivingand dining, come and enjoy and help us show our interstatevisitors where the Murray goes!! Hopefully it's still flowing inSeptember.

Congratulations go to Leslie Sheehan from Marino and DavidGall from Pasadena, who were lucky enough to be drawn firstand second prize winners of the Adelaide BMW Drive DayRaffle drawn at our AGM on July 1st. A big thank you toeverybody who supported the raffle and also to Adelaide BMWfor generously providing the Drive Day to help us raise funds forthe Sunseeker Rally and the SCC.

Safe drivingAndy MorganClassic Section Chairman

HQ News: A new Chairman was elected at the AGM on July 20th. Fordetails and other information please go to the HQ section of theSCC website.

A huge field is expected at the 2011 Shannon's HQ Nationalsat Mallala 20th/21st August. Held in conjunction with Round 3of the State Motor Racing Championships this is not to be missed.Free admission to all SCC members on presentation of acurrent membership card

SEC'S BITSHi AllI recently returned from a trip around the world, so I missed theJune Meeting with Andy Morgan on the Chesterfield. So did alot of other people. At the July Meeting we had the Hon. BobSuch MHR on the Chesterfield. It was most entertaining andagain missed by many members. Is it the weather or lack ofmeal, which was discontinued due to inconsistent attendance?

The Club has been through a few changes recently. My personalopinion is that we are now on the right track, with the right teammanaging the Club.

Please let me know your thoughts. My details are on page 2.

Michael BowenClub Secretary

Dave Smith GeneralTash Schmidt GeneralSteve Slack Vintage, Classic,CompetitionMick Edge Vintage, Classic, HRR, HQ,CompetitionBrian Janes GeneralGraham Modra General, CompetitionAmy Polak General, CompetitionEthan Falkenberg GeneralEvan Gobell Classic, CompetitionMichael Dootson General, CompetitionBrenton MacLean Classic, FleurieuVeronica Kreminski VintageAngela Farkas General

August 20112 Forum Meeting - Clubrooms

3 General Meeting - Clubrooms

5 Section Meeting - Classic

7 Wintercup 3 - Collingrove

14 Pub Lunch Crafers - Veteran/Vintage

17 Section Meeting - HQ

19 Section Meeting - Veteran/Vintage

20-21 Round 3 SA State Motor Racing Champs - Mallala Motorsport Park

21 Classic 100 - Classic

September 20111 Drive Your Old Vehicle Day - Veteran/Vintage

2 Section Meeting - Classic

3 HQ Enduro - Mallala

7 Annual General Meeting - Clubrooms

10-11 SA Hillclimb Championships - Collingrove

11 Mid Morning Run - Fleurieu

16 Section Meeting - Veteran/Vintage

21 Section Meeting - HQ

23 Cruising Classics Run - Classic

Winter Drink Specials!For the August and September General Meetings the Club haspurchased a limited supply of Jim Barry red wines for membersto try. The wines are -The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Delivers rich aromas of satsuma plum, roasted coffee and sloeberries - a satisfying collection of flavours on the palate. Thiswine was from the grapes grown on the old cricket ground inPenola.Lodge Hill Shiraz 2009This vintage has lifted floral aromas of boysenberry, morellocherry and mocha. The coffee, blueberry, spearmint and cranberryflavours that fill the mouth are present in abundance. The grapeswere grown on the Clare Valley eastern ranges.

If we were to stock these wines they would be $5.00 per glass,however as a special to members they will be on sale at thebargain price of $3.50 per glass until sold out!!Don't miss out on trying these great South Aussie reds.

Alan CaireFacilities/Functions

VETERAN and VINTAGESECTIONSFollowing the Vintage AGM in June no Vintage Chairman wasforthcoming. In consequence joint meetings of the Veteran andVintage Sections have been organized for the next 3 months.These will be held on the normal Veteran Section meeting night(3rd Friday of the month).

The first of these joint meetings of the Veteran and VintageSections was held on 8 July and was most successful. A veryentertaining and informative presentation (illustrated) on earlyvehicles (think around 1910) in the Antarctic was given by DarrylGrey with supper to follow.

COMING MEETINGS

19 August: Noted Adelaide historian Richard Venus will speakon early Adelaide. Please bring an old artefact manufactured inearly Adelaide for discussion.

16 September: Don Loffler, author of a number of books onearly Holden history, will speak on the motor vehicle scene inAdelaide in 1946 and 1947.

COMING EVENTS

August 14: Pub lunch at the Crafers Hotel. Meet at Crafers atmidday for a 12.30pm lunch and social get together.

1 September: (Thursday) - "Drive you old vehicle day" run toBethany. Depart Tower Hotel, Magill at 10am. BYO lunch toBethany Reserve.

2 October: We will be supporting Vintage Collingrove

Tuesday 11 October - Memory Lane Cafe (operated byAlzheimer's Australia) Conyngham St. Glenside. Bring vehiclesfor people to see & enjoy Lunch.

INVITATION EVENTS 2010-11

October 2 - 7 - Spring Time in Bright (Vic) - see notice board

THE VETERAN CAR IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA - The Winter issueis available. If you have not got your copy please see PeterMullins. If you have articles/copy for the next magazine pleasesee Peter Mullins or Peter Templer.

FLEURIEU NEWSDiary dates for our Fleurieu eventsSeptember 11th: Midmorning run to be followed by brunch.

October 30th: Midmorning run to be followed by a BYO lunch.

November 18th to 20th: The Fleurieu Group Magical MannumMeander weekend away. A few vacancies still available so booknow with Rick on 0414271246 mobile, home 85552217 orislanders2@bigpond.com

Members are also remindedthat the next Forum

will be held onTuesday, 2nd August 2011at 6.00pm. Any Member with

issues they wish to bediscussed with Management

Committee members areinvited to attend.

RAFFLE PRIZESPONSORS WANTED!Many thanks must go to Club Member, Dave Turner who hasdonated numerous wine gift packs for the Club raffles over aperiod of time; we really do appreciate his generous assistance.

If there are any Club Members or Members who may havebusiness contacts that may be able to donate Club raffle prizes,your support in approaching these people or firms would be muchappreciated.

As most of you would understand it is an on- going job trying toobtain suitable prizes without the Club having to use their ownfinances to pay for such items.

All prize donors will be mentioned and thanked on the night andthe Club will promote their business or product if required.

Any support or assistance that can be given in this regard wouldbe greatly valued. Contact the office Wednesday to Friday 9.00amto 4.00pm if you are able to assist.

2011CLIMB TO THE

EAGLEFRIDAY 4th November, 2011

Entry forms for the 2011 JohnBlanden's Climb to the Eagle are

now available. Enter fast as spacesare filling quickly. Entry forms are

available on the Club website or fromthe Club office.

Entries close Friday 2nd September.

HELP FOR DAD'S ARMY REQUIRED!Vicki Liston, our main gardening volunteer, who I might add does a fantastic job keeping the premises looking neat and tidy, will beout of action for about 8 - 12 weeks from August 2011 due to a medical condition.

Our diminishing Dad's Army group, which meets on Tuesday mornings, would certainly appreciate any assistance in the garden fromany of our retired members, and we will be in desperate need of help when Vicki will be absent. Vicki would also appreciate help andsome company on a continuing basis, so if anyone has a bit of spare time, enjoys a laugh over morning tea and is able to do a bit ofgardening at your own leisurely pace then please contact Alan at the Club or our Volunteers Co-ordinator, Ron Johnson on (h) 82513719,(m) 0437 428 734 or email rjlj@adam.com.au.

To keep the premises looking neat and tidy the Club relies heavily on volunteers such as the Dad's Army. The repairs and maintenanceof Mawson House is on- going and the costs for outside contractors have certainly escalated in recent times. Any work that can bedone by our volunteers is very much appreciated and saves the Club many thousands of dollars from employing gardening contractorsand other trades people to do the simple jobs around the place.

YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY VALUED!!

SCCSA FUND RAISERCONCEPT

A well-respected Sporting Car Club Member who has collectedmany items of the motoring nature over the years has wiselythought about the future of these surplus items.

To simplify disposal of the items, create space, remove clutterand support the Club, he has suggested that he would donateitems to the Sporting Car Club for a Fund-Raiser.

The proceeds would be put as revenue enabling developmentand maintenance of the Club's assets, including the Clubroomsand Collingrove.

A sub-group has been formed by the Management Committee,and at a meeting to discuss aspects of the idea, the Membersuggested perhaps other Members may have surplus items thatcould be offered for disposal arranged by the Club. There aremany considerations, eg how to collect items, where to storethem and catalogue, how to conduct, etc, etc.

The first step is to determine if Members have surplus items fordisposal in this way.

Therefore we are asking that a no-obligation indication beforwarded to the Sporting Car Club Office by potential participants- ideally with email, mail or phone response by the end of August.This would give us an initial indication of intent - to be followedup later when the concept is further developed, should there besufficient interest.

What we need is your list, and an indication of a nominal 'auction-value' (ie say a minimum) of each item and your contact details.

We would welcome any suggestions by email or phone to:

Ken Messenger: kenn.messenger@gmail.com or 0413 775900; Sean Whelan: sean.whelan@maccoul.com.au or 0412618 122; or Doug Lehmann:doug.lehmann@peterlehmannwines.com or 0418 829 257.

now..........and then........

Competition SectionEvents

Round 3 of the SA State Motor Racing Championships willbe held at the Mallala circuit on August 20th and 21st. As wellas the normal categories we are hosting the HQ Nationals andwould expect to have in excess of 40 local and interstate HQHoldens racing over the two days.

The Nationals occur every 5 to 6 years so if you are a keen fango to Mallala and see some very good racing from the largerfields of HQs and State Championship categories.

Saturday will start about 9am with 2 sessions of qualifying forthe HQs followed by qualifying for the other 7 categories thenracing starts about 11.30am with 18 races scheduled and shouldfinish about 4.30pm.

Sunday the start time 9.30am with 22 races scheduled and afinishing time of approx 5.00pm.

The HQ Nationals format consists of 4 x 6 lap heats on theSaturday then on Sunday 2 x 10 lap heats a 20 lap final and a10 lap repechage.

Our next event at Mallala will be the HQ Enduro on SaturdaySeptember 3rd where the HQs have 2 x 1 hour races and alsoon the program are Formula Vee and Improved Production Cars.Practice/qualifying from 9am with racing commencing about 1030until approximately 430pm.

Please keep 19th and 20th November free as this is the finalround of the State Championships at which we will also behosting the 2011 Improved Production Nationals. Another bigentry is expected and to cater for the extra racing the event mayhave to include night races on the Saturday.

OF PEOPLE

To cater for the for the promised section meeting nights a grouphas been formed to arrange and organise these, they are GrahamBoulter, Mark Blyfied and Troy Ryan and by the time you receivethis our first meeting was held on July 22 at 8pm to which aninvitation was sent out to all circuit and hillclimb competitors andall officials and any other interested people.

Neville Pym

Screeching tyres and smashing glass as the HRR report arrivesdays after the deadline!

This is the quiet time of the year for the HRR but there are 2issues worthy of a mention1. At the AGM on the 20th of July, Rod Kuchel, Rory O'Neal,Chris Frost and Darryl Siggs stood up for the committee so thanksguys. We'll get stuck into planning next year soon. A heart feltthanks to those leaving the committee especially of course JoanShearer and Ann Ozgo. its a pity really as Joan was just startingto get the hang of things. The other good news from the AGMwas the presentation of the financials for the Easter meeting thisyear showing $20,000 income to the club

2. Our round the houses winter event is on the 28th of August.It kicks off at 9:15am at the clubrooms and goes to someundisclosed houses (including mine). So get your favorite crappyold car out and come along. I've graded my driveway in the hopeeveryone is going to bring their track car. We need to knownumbers though so contact Joan (I'm away) and let her knowshearers@activ8.net.au or 83901609

Cheers,Troy

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Calling all Hillclimb EnthusiastsShelsley Walsh is probably the world's most famous hillclimb,butdid you realize it is also the oldest motorsport event in the world,having been established in 1905. Today it is still run on theoriginal course, with a mixture of vehicles from F1 down through"normal' racing cars, hillclimb specials and vintage collectors'machines.The glossy well produced book The Shelsley Walsh Story bySimon Taylor who has reported on it and competed on it foryears, contains a fascinating cast of characters, including manywomen, who have shone there over the years. There is a greatforeword by Sir Stirling Moss who competed there early in hiscareer, and returned 50 years later in a demonstration run. Hehas commented "that people don't realize how good hillclimbingis for developing talent."The chapter structure makes following its history very easy, andit was surprising to me how many names re-occurred as winnersnot only year after year but decade after decade. Talk aboutdedication and skill.One chapter is entitled 'Shelsley's Ladies.' A couple of womenshould be mentioned. Joy Rainey, also 'vertically challenged'like her famous father Murray, from Geelong, held the ladies’record for longer than anyone - in all for an almost uninterrupted23 years. Then there was Patsy Burt who received more publicity,(in the Melbourne Press anyway) than the brilliant males whoset FTDs year after year after year. When she upgraded to aMcLaren with a 4.5 litre Oldsmobile in the back, she took fourseconds off her own record. Her successes prompted me to havea number of workshop lunchtime conversations with Peter Holingeralong the lines of "you are going to need one of our (RepcoBrabham) 'big bangers' behind you - we will be able to give yousome terrific torque ."(He went on to win the Australian HillclimbChamionship four times.)Repco engined cars set many FTDs at Shelsley also.Another connection is that in the 1990s Judd engined cars werefrequent record breakers, and John Judd was with us in Melbournefor some time as a Repco Brabham designer. He had trained atCoventry Climax.Another chapter is called 'Keeping us Informed' which coversnot only the commentators like John Bolster, Murray Walker etal , but also the ups and downs of the PA system.One might expect a book like this to be full of page after pageof stats. Thankfully, all the BTDs from 1905 appear at the endso the reading is uninterrupted and flows very nicely.The photos are superb, and include some bikes and plenty ofsaloon cars.In Stirling's words again, and summing up its history, he said, "itis good to know that Shelsley will still be the scene of friendly,yet fast and furious hillclimbing competition, one hundred yearsfrom now.Read all about it - The Shelsley Walsh Story.

Japanese Raids on DarwinDo you want to read more about the Japanese raids on Darwin?

"I know I did" said Peter Godfrey as he picked “Tally Ho”, oneof our recently acquired aviation history books for one of hislatest reads.

"Here is the inside story from RAF 54 Spitfire Squadron, Churchill'snominal offer towards the defence of northern Australia. Withfascinating details of the establishment of the RAF Squadronnear Darwin, along with detailed operational reports of theircontact with the invading forces.

Tally Ho! The Story of Wing Commander R.W. Foster DFCAE, as told to air historian and author Norman Franks, tells ofthe Darwin episode, along with Foster's initial training, then hispart in the Battle of Britain flying Hurricanes. A period as a flyinginstructor follows before his departure for Australia in 1942.Having been awarded the DFC for his part in the defence ofAustralia, Foster is sent back home in 1944 to conclude his wareffort with an RAF public relations outfit in Europe, still close tothe action, to join in General de Gaulle's triumphant processiondown the Champs-Elysees.

This book is a worthy addition to the Library, and part of asignificant collection of aircraft literature."

Come to the Library for a loan of this book, and if aircraftare an interest of yours, have a look at the book collection.

A Good Year to Buy an Old Bentley?Some of the things we see in our magazines are amazing. How

about these Bentleys all for sale via Thoroughbred & Classiccars

from one place in England in 2004:

"1927 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans Special with magnificentperformance and presence to match. £229000.

1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre V.D.P. Tourer. Exceptional. £173000.

1927 Bentley Road/Rally/Race Supercar. £229000.

1928 Bentley 41/2 litre Le Mans Type, available ex factory 2005,will be best yet. £229000.

1929 Blower Bentley Show Car. First built Works Demonstrator.Worth every penny at £650000.

1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans. Fresh Top Drawer Restoration.£165000."

Bound copies of Thoroughbred & Classiccars going backfor years make good reading in the Library

Motorwebs (Helpful Automotive Websites)www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk The Original Motor Racing Magazine

www.youtube.com Search the on-board video of Patrick Depailler at Monaco in the Six wheel Tyrell P34. Spectacular. His quote, "I like to run at the limit."

www.toolbank.co.uk A great collection of various and different auto tools.

www.autosportinternational.com Details of the 22nd year of the World's Greatest Motor Sport Show in January 2012 at Birmingham, U.K.

www.nostalgiacars.co.uk Suppliers of replica Jaguar XK120, XK140 and C Types, Ogle GT, and gearboxes and overdrive systems for Jaguar, Rover and Bentley.

www.namt.com.au The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania. Some great ideas and well worth a visit.

Contributed byMichael Gasking

STAN JONES

The skill of a driver is not always measured by the number of podium finishes or even by the fastest laps, but perhaps more so bytheir versatility, that is being able to drive anything anywhere better than any.

STAN JONES was an example of this. We are reminded in Malcolm Preston's new book "MAYBACH TO HOLDEN" that Stan wouldhave a go in anything, and would often have two or three of his own cars and guest drive for other people at popular race meetings,particularly hill climbs.

At one Rob Roy hill climb he drove the Maybach, an Aston Martin DB2, a Cooper 1100 and a Jaguar XK120, achieving either first orsecond in each class and mostly being faster than the often more experienced owner.

Then there were his victories in the New Zealand and Australian Grand Prix against international competition, his frequent trials (orrally) results and a superb drive with Lex Davison and Tony Gaze in the Monte Carlo Rally. These were in a variety of cars in oftenunknown road conditions. It has been said that he could adjust his driving to the handling of the car and could drive through anyidiosyncrasies. Not for him was it necessary to spend hours and hours tweaking the handling characteristics.

Stirling Moss was another whose overall skill was evident on the road or on the track, and in any car.It is easy to forget, or not even know, how good these men were.

"Maybach to Holden" by Malcolm Preston is one of 2011's most popular books. It has a lot of previously unpublished

information, particularly on F5000.

In these days of specialists, we tend to forget how good those from 'The Golden Era' were. Perhaps we get a glimpse of it with JimRichards, any car anywhere, anytime.

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Stretch the Legs of your carTour - 2011As winter descends on us all and in particular the Classic Section of theSCC, we get to do a test run in our classic cars (some whimp out) and drivemoderns, to get them ready for the Sunseeker Rally.

So it was that Laurie Cousin and myself set out a few weeks ago to plan theStretch the Legs actual roads and of course a suitable venue for a warmingwinter lunch. We both enjoyed the planning and it is always fun to go downsome new roads not seen before. We drove in Laurie's latest aquisition, thevenerable Audi RS4 V8 and of course our hardest task was trying to temperthe speed and plan something that older cars could compete with.

Anyway, all the planning and venue in place, approximately 36 SCC membersgathered at the clubrooms for the start. Our run sounded so appealing thatanother 36 members of the Mazda MX5 club decided to join us, so as wedeparted, there was a healthy gathering of classic and modern sporty carsheading out through the hills.

The roads led us to the Woodside Oval for a morning tea break, where membersof both club were able to mingle, compare and admire each others toys.

Then it was on to the roads once again, heading east to the River Murrayshores via some new and tricky little back roads. Only a few navigatorsmisread the instructions and I know that by the time we got back toLittlehampton for lunch, everyone had enjoyed the drive and the carsrelished the open roads. SCC members chose to dine at the Great EasternHotel and the Mazda Club members went on to a different venue. We normallyplan our events and charge a luncheon fee, different to the way the Mazdaclub operate, they just turn up somewhere and hope to find a lunchean venue.We did however cross pollinate very well and have suggested we do anotherrun together and dine together too. Several of their members said they wouldlove to join our club and of course many were impressed to see our clubroomsfor the first time, particularly the extensive library.

The attached photos are significant for several reasons, firstly it was JeanTaylor's birthday (age not declared!), so we managed to burgle half ofsomeone else's birthday cake and of course embarrass Jean with the normalsong. Of course this doesn't forget the famous Jeffrey Gransden, who is seenholdiing court and of course demolishing birthday cake at the same time.

The other picture shows Jason Rowley holding court and that makes me feelfor him recoverying from that terrible rally accident. Get well soon Jason,we are all missing you and want you back standing tall again. Our thoughtsare with you and Karen.

I have to say the Great Eastern Hotel and their staff did us proud, theservice and food quality were excellent, especially as they seemed to befull of diners as well as our lot. Thanks to all who attended this run, Ithoroughly enjoyed the day, which initially was damped by the fact that myMG needed major engine surgery and my gorgeous wife was working, but mydear friend Laurie read my plight and offered me his E Type Jaguar for the day.

Thanks Laurie, it put a smile back on my face.

Please don't miss next year's Stretch Tour, we want to make it a trueclassic.

Safe motoring, hope to see you on the Sunseeker.

Andy Morgan

Classic Section Chairman

Brother Gransden gives thanksfor the fruits of the vine .......

As a Member of the SCCSA since 1959, I have participated in numerous veteran car rallies and runs, but until recently I haven'tventured into other sections of the Club. This run was an opportunity to get out and see some countryside in modern comfort withsome members whom I've known for most of my life - and no brass to polish (what a bonus). The distance was just too great for my'T' Ford.

Nearly one hundred eager Sunseekers assembled at the Clubrooms for the briefing and apples provided by Peter and Lyn Green.We made our way via Mallala to Snowtown where we all enjoyed Sandie Cousin's homemade biscuits and cakes with our tea or coffee.

Many of us had a look at the big wind turbine blade and strolled along the main street to see what we could find in the second handshops before departing to Melrose via Crystal Brook, where we had a great lunch at the North Star Inn at the foot of Mt. Remarkable.

Fortunately, the rain that was forecast didn't eventuate, although there was evidence of rain showers on the road in places and passingtrucks smeared many cars with grime. We all arrived in one piece at the Standpipe Motel in Port Augusta via Wilmington and Horrock'sPass. Bringing up the rear were Graeme and Josie Treloar in their 'A' Model Ford. It was noted that when we arrived at the motel,many buckets came out, along with polishing cloths to get the vehicles cleaned and polished as soon as possible. Unfortunately, mycar was not among them. There was much chatter between members during the dinner at the Standpipe Motel where the accommodationwas first class.

With an early start on Sunday, driving to Quornand boarding the Sunseeker Steam Train forour trip to Woolshed Flat, some extra clothingwas required, but we all enjoyed the trip throughPichi Richi Pass, seeing many interesting thingsalong the way including the infamous dog"Doug" as we passed the Willows BreweryRestaurant, midway between Quorn andWoolshed Flat. "Doug" loves chasing trains.

Luckily, Marion Patrick and Julie White wereinvited aboard the loco during the shuntingmanoeuvre - what a great experience. Aftermorning tea at Woolshed Flat, we re-boardedthe steam train for the return journey to Quorn.

The (No 22) steam locomotive used todayrequired about two tonnes of black coal (broughtin from NSW) for the return trip.

After lunch at "The Railway Shed" in Quorn, quite a few members walked about this historical town visiting the many attractionsincluding an art gallery, coffee shops, and a museum. Many movies have been filmed around this area, including Bitter Springs (1950),Walkabout (1952), Robbery Under Arms (1956), The Sundowners (1960), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), Gallipoli (1980), The LastFrontier (1985) and The Shiralee (1987). Some explored the Arid Lands Garden in Port Augusta, and others polished their vehicles(again).

Everyone arrived in suitable attire for the Sunseeker dinner, many wearing bow ties or tiaras to fit the occasion. One question beingasked "Why were Ian? car keys found in Room 54?"

More apples and another briefing to start our Monday and Thomas and Amy Carrig were again seconded to draw more lucky numbers.

We visited the Wadlata Outback Centre, before travelling to Port Broughton for a "Pit Stop" then on to the Wallaroo Marina Hotel forour Farewell Lunch.

Laurie Cousin was awarded theBill Potts trophy for hisimmaculately presented E TypeJaguar while Grant White waspresented with the SunseekerTrophy.

Unfortunately, there was one carcasualty during the rally; anArmstrong Siddeley, owned byLee and Guli Paltridge had to betrailered back to Adelaide and theymissed lunch.

I have been involved with manyrallies over 50 years and mycongratulations go to theorganizing committee, this onewas as good as any I'veparticipated in and appeared tobe enjoyed by all, with the rainholding off until we arrived home.

Glen Tiver

Thanks to some hard work at our working bees - as one wellinformed person stated - the place is looking a picture!

At our recent events we are enjoying superb weather, happycompetitors - Winter Cup 1 gave them eight runs with a coupleof records broken - $840.00 was taken on the gate thanks to Lynand David - who could ask for more! All of this is down to ourdedicated team of volunteers to whom we are always gratefuland hereby pay tribute.

Do not think though that we are resting on our laurels - there isstill much to be done and we ask that you accept our invitationto come and join us. Everybody is always welcome at Collingrove,as a competitor, volunteer official or as a supportive spectator.It is a lovely drive through the Hills or along the new NorthernExpressway, so please join us.

After finding our timing reflector on top of the Hill has twice comeunder threat from "farming excursions" it has now been movedfurther out of harms way and soon the "Top of the Hill" OfficialsHut will be moved a little down the Hill to improve vision andoversight of Competitors as well as the safety of Officials.

We are looking forward to a Come and Try Day and the 2ndround of the Winter Cup and if our recent experience is anythingto go by this should be huge.

Top ten times from Winter Cup 1:Andrew Mitchell - Shrike - 30.56Derek Foster - Suzuki Special Goblin - 32.31Doug Lehmann - Mitsubishi Evo 9 - 32.50Craig Van Dieman - Mitsubishi Evo TME - 32.80Christopher Redin - Cooper Special - 33.08Stan Ward - Elfin 623 - 33.08Jay Muldoon - Bowin P6 - 33.18John Muldoon - Bowin P6 - 33.24Scott Limbert - Nissan Skylkine GT R - 33.71Simon Lake - Mitsubishi Evo 6 - 33.87

As can be seen the times are keen and the competition strong.It is great to see the Competitors come up with a smile on theirfaces and a warm thank you at the end of the day - for what hasbeen both fun and satisfying their need for some on track thrillsin comparative safety.

For those who don't know - Come and Try - gives the opportunityfor any one to have a try out on the Hill in a non competitiveenvironment. You will need a car that can pass a simple safetytest, cotton or wool type (non-flammable) clothing to cover the

What fun it is to be involved in Hillclimb!by “Up Hill”

body from foot to neck and arms from the wrist up together witha complying crash helmet. If you do not have a crash helmetyou may negotiate to borrow one on the day. You will need tofill out an entry form and if you do not have a CAMS competitionlicence you may buy a one day licence with your entry. Oncethe car is checked you will be given an exploratory run up theHill, after a briefing from the Clerk of the Course the fun activityof the day starts.

You will be invited to form up in numerical order, then when yourturn comes up the warm up person will signal you forward to doa tyre warming burn out if you choose, you are then staged atthe start line when you wait for the green traffic light to comeon. Then you are Off! Control the wheelspin, ensure the gearchanges are smooth, foot flat, as you crest the first rise, whichway does the road go? White posts guide you through the lefthander and then down, down into the dip, bounce at the bottom,hold the car straight as you prepare for the right hander into thewall, aim for the side of the track as you control the oversteer,through the corner as you feed on the power you round the walland straighten up keeping your foot flat. Which gear to use asyou approach the tight left hander and the really steep rise intothe esses? Whew, got to the top, cut in close on the entranceto the esses and feed on the power as we go left, right, left, plantthe foot and straighten up as the finish line crossed and thenhard on the brakes, ready for the left hander onto the returnroad. Wow! what a buzz! Keep the car slow on the return roadand bathe in the cozy glow of a really, great and fulfillingexperience. Why not come and have a go and feel what it islike for yourself. Contact the Events Office. It is said it is thebest fun you can have sitting down with your seat belt on!

For your Diary:7 August Winter Cup 311 September Multi Club 32 October Vintage Collingrove15 & 16 October SA Hillclimb Championships

Get your friends together and bring a picnic.

Our next major working bee is to be held on Saturday, September3rd, come and join us to enjoy Collingrove in Spring, some work,lots of good fun and enjoy a beautiful lunch from Margaret.

Please let the Club know of your attendance for catering purposes."The Sporting Car Club of SA Inc., is a not for profit organisation,fostering amateur motor sport and on track driver safety training"

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