EVENT CALENDAR
The Mini Car Club of NSW does not accept any responsibility for errors shown herein due to dates and venues changing without the club being notified.
Please always confirm the event with the organising club.
Photos and articles can not be shared without the permission of the MCC NSW
This “Calendar of Events” list and the clubs website “Current Events” is the clubs official “Daybook” of events for Historic and Classic cars usage.
Events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or Classic/Modified club plated cars to attend without requiring an entry into your logbook..
Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.
FACT SHEET: Historic and classic vehicles log book
Before attending any event please refer to this website or our Facebook page for updates on meetings as locations and times may change.
2024 SOCIAL EVENTS SUMMARY
21st January 2024 – Welcome BBQ
10th February - Fish and Chip run
17th March – Blue Mountains
7-12th April – Minis over the Mountains
5th May – Bangers at Burragorang.
19th May - National Motoring Heritage Day, East Kurrajong School of Arts
7-10th June – Hay Mini Nationals
16th June – NEW LOCATION
14th July – Southern highlands – Mittagong RSL?
17/18th August - Rylstone Classic
25th August - Shannons Classic
8th September- All British Day
15th September – Phil Briggs Run
19-20 October - Kandos Weekend
10th November – Blue Mountains – Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
8th December - Annual Xmas Picnic/Club Plate Inspection
For more details please refer to the below Events Calendar
APRIL
FRIDAY, 19TH April 2024
Mini Enthusiasts meeting
The Mini Car Club of NSW is full of enthusiastic members with restoration projects at various stages of completion or seeking assistance with a Mini maintenace problem.
If you have a specific issue or would just like to come along and talk about Minis in general then you are welcome to come along and join the group.
Joe Zulian has revived the Mini Enthusiast group for 2024.
All Club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.
Meet at Joe's house, 29 Birdwood Street, Denistone East, from 7pm.
For further information Contact Joe 0439 485 352
Gus Staunton Points
SUNDAY 21st April 2024
NSW MOTORKHANA
Nirimba Tarmac
Hills District Car Club
Contact: Shane O’hara 0421 461 112
MAY
SUNDAY 5TH MAY 2024
Bangers at Burragorang
(Social Event Permit No. 4,654 with Motorsport Australia) Mini Car Club members enjoy a cruise along some Western Sydney back roads to Burragorong Lookout for BBQ bangers and soft drinks. Meet at McDonalds, Reservoir Road, Arndell Park 9:30am for a 10am departure. (Note: McDonalds M4 has closed) We will backroads travel through Luddenham and Wallacia, Silverdale Road to The Oaks and our destination at the Burragorong Lookout picnic area. Parking is $4 per day and the machine takes coins or credit card. Bring chairs and a picnic rugs. Picnic tables and BBQ,s are available. BBQ sausage sandwich and soft drink will cost $5 per person.Please RSVP by Friday 3rd May to Michael or fill in the online form >> Google Form - BBQ
For more information or to advise you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112
Gus Staunton Points
TUESDAY, 7th May 2024
OASIS RUN
UPDATE
DATE: TUESDAY 7th MAY 2024 WHERE: Central Gardens Nature Reserve. Merrylands Rd. Cnr. Cumberland Hwy. Merrylands West. Entry gate next to bus shelter on Merrylands Rd. “DO NOT TRY TO ENTER FROM PATON ST.” TIME: From 10.30 am onwards B.Y.O. Morning Tea Etc. & your walking shoes. After morning tea I will lead a walk around the Zoo including the nocturnal house if it is open, the park & the waterfall. Short walk also available. Some seating available subject to other park users on the day. DEPART: 12.00 noon LUNCH: 12.15 pm WHERE: Guildford Leagues Club, 25-55 Tamplin Rd Guildford “NAMES REQUIRED BY TUESDAY 30th APRIL 2024 FOR CLUB LUNCH BOOKING” (I do have a list of names already from our last outing) LEAVING: Central Gardens Car Park. RIGHT: With extreme care. Merrylands Rd. & continue to third set of traffic lights. RIGHT: Fowler Rd, traffic lights, playing fields & service station. 50k speed limit. Continue through roundabouts & speed humps. LEFT: Guildford Rd. at “not quite a roundabout” White dividing fence, shops & service station. RIGHT: Tamplin Rd, First Right, Swimming pool on corner. RIGHT: Guildford Leagues ClubRefer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/
Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866
Tuesday, 7th May 2024
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.FRIDAY, 10th May 2024
GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 19th May 2024
National Motoring Heritage Day
(Social Event Permit No. 4,717 with Motorsport Australia)
National Motoring Heritage Day is where the Council of Motor Clubs, asks members of all affiliated car clubs to drive their cars to pre-determined locations around NSW to celebrate the history of the motor car. This year the Mini Car Club of NSW will have a choice of convoys travelling to a number of venues. Multiple locations This year the Mini Car Club of NSW has nominated the Hobby & Motor Show at East Kurrajong School of Arts, Stanley Park, East Kurrajong. http://www.eastkurrajonghall.com/eventsOpen 9am till 3pm Entry $5. CASH ONLY
Show-n-Shine trophies presented at 2pm Convoy Details: Meet at the McDonalds, Groves Road, Mulgrave, 8am for 8:30am departure. For more details and to RSVP please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352. Alternative destinations are: Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum, at 86 Menangle Rd, Menangle. Museum of Fire, Penrith. https://www.museumoffire.net/ For more details please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352. Wollongong “Mini’s in the Gong” and Mini Car Club of NSW members are invited to the Berry Showground, Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club will again host the National Motoring Heritage Day in 2023. The theme will be “Fashion and Transport Through the Years 1900 to 1990’s”, everyone and all owners of Vintage, Historic and Classic vehicles of all years and marques, and vehicles of special interest are invited. Entry fee $10 For more details, please contact Phil Boye on 0429 671 649. Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter region, At the time of printing there is no details of events in these areas.For further details please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352
Gus Staunton Points
SUNDAY 19th May 2024
NSW MOTORKHANA
Nirimba Tarmac Renault Car Club Contact: Bob Sprague 0414 670 320FRIDAY, 24th May 2024. (note change of week)
Mini Enthusiasts meeting
The Mini Car Club of NSW is full of enthusiastic members with restoration projects at various stages of completion or seeking assistance with a Mini maintenace problem.
If you have a specific issue or would just like to come along and talk about Minis in general then you are welcome to come along and join the group.
Joe Zulian has revived the Mini Enthusiast group for 2024.
All Club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.
Meet at Joe's house, 29 Birdwood Street, Denistone East, from 7pm.
For further information Contact Joe 0439 485 352
Gus Staunton Points
Sunday 26th May 2024
CLUB Motorkhana
The Event will be conducted by the FIAT Club of NSW at Ansell Park, a private property located at Percival St, Richmond NSW and will be a Club Event. The Event will be conducted on a grassed surface.
The Event is open to Mini Car Club of NSW members and holders of current Motorsport Australia Speed/Speed Junior licence or superior. Scheduled to start at 10am and will finish at approximately 4pm.
An ideal opportunity for some Hay practice
For more details see the Post on this website FIAT Club of NSW Motorkhana
Or page 25 of the April East West magazine or contact Ron Adlam 0427 043 854
Sunday 26th May 2024
Central Coast Air Show
(Social Event Permit No. 4,718 with Motorsport Australia)
Central Coast Airport, Sparks Rd, Warnervale
Just an hour's drive from Sydney or Newcastle, this event will be a great weekend out amongst the beautiful Central Coast region, with literally tonnes of entertainment on offer.
Central Coast Airport, Sparks Rd, Warnervale
Driver receives free entry.
Please note it is a car display, there is no judging or prizes awarded.
Passengers need a valid pre purchased ticket to be scanned on arrival. (NO TICKET - NO ENTRY)
Link to online ticket sales here>> centralcoastairshow.com.au/tickets/Arrival is from 7am-8:30am. No entry will be permitted after 8:30am.
Departure is permitted with an escort from 3pm.
The event concludes at approx. 5pm.
You are welcome to stay until the end. If you depart before the event concludes, event staff will escort you out for safety reasons.
For safety reasons, please do not move your vehicle between 3pm-5pm without event staff or security to escort you as there will still be ticketholders walking around.
A map showing the arrival gate will be sent to you closer to the event.
For Mini Car Club of NSW to register please fill in this online form >> Driver registration form
OR contact Michael Benton 0411019112 for entry details and information.Gus Staunton points
Sunday 26th May 2024
NSW Khanacross
Awaba - Dirt Westlakes Auto Club Contact: Daryl Hadley 0423170259Tuesday, 28th May 2023
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.Friday, 31st May 2023
GENERAL MEETING. (early date due to Hay)
All members and friends are invited to come along to our Club's General Meetings.
Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.
Meetings commence at 7:30pm and include time for Mini enthusiasts to discuss their projects or ask questions.
Dinner is be available from 5.30pm
Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation at our table in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918
Plenty of undercover parking.
Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates
Gus Staunton Points
JUNE
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
NSW MOTORKHANA
Nirimba Tarmac Thornleigh Car Club Contact: Matt Rath 0415525535Tuesday, 4th June 2024
OASIS RUN
Salvation Army Australia Museum, 32a Barnsbury Grove, Bexley North TIME: 10.30am. No morning tea available. ENTRY FEE: Generous donation in donation box please PARKING: On street outside or side streets LUNCH: 12.15pm Local Club “NAMES REQUIRED BY TUESDAY 28th MAY 2024 FOR CLUB LUNCH BOOKING” *CLUBS ARE NOW ASKING ME TO CONFIRM BOOKING NUMBERS PRIOR TO OUR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE HELP ME BY BOOKING IN PRIOR TO BOOKING CUT OFF DATE* DETAILS & BOOKINGS: Les Watton. Ph: 9838 8063 Email: mumspalace@hotmail.comFriday, 7th June 2024
Hay Welcome BBQ
Are you a member of the Mini Car Club NSW?
Are you making the trip to Hay for the Australian Hay Mini Nationals in June?
Would you like to enjoy a BBQ dinner after the long drive?
Then, we would like to invite our members to the official ‘Welcome to Hay BBQ/get together’.
Note new location this year.
The Mini Club of SA has kindly offered the use of the garden/BBQ area at the Bidgee Motor Inn. 74 Lachlan St, Hay, NSW. Kicks off from 5.30pm. Please RSVP to Julie 0419 266620 by 1/6/2024Friday, 7th June to Sunday, 9th June 2024
57th Hay Mini Nationals
The event consists of a welcome party on the Friday night, a parade down the main street on Saturday morning followed by one of the most spectacular Show and Shines in the country. Then on the Saturday night the action really starts with adrenaline charged side by side Hay Heros under stadium lights. Sunday morning, the main event kicks off with the Hay Mini Nationals Motorkhana. At one end of the field, some of the finest drivers in the country will be vying for hundreths of seconds, and at the other end, juniors as young as 12 will competing for their own bragging rights in Australia's biggest and most competitive Motorkhana. This is all capped off with a massive fancy dress presentation party held at the hay memorial hall on the Sunday evening. Each club attends in their own fancy dress theme with a DJ keeping the crowd jumping. Awards are presented for the winners of all the weekend's events, and then the party moves into full swing with some of the die hards kicking on till well into the next day. Hay is an event that must be attended at least once in a mini enthusiasts lifetime! For more details please contact Ron Adlam or Phil BoydSunday, 16th June 2024
TBA
(Social Event Permit No. ??? with Motorsport Australia) Sunday drive to ?? Hotel, Hunter region. Come and join us for a drive along the Old Pacific Highway through Peats Ridge, Kulnura, Bucketty and on to Hunter for lunch at the Morpeth Hotel. Meet at Thornleigh McDonalds at 9am for 9.30am departure to head north along the B83 before turning onto Peats Ridge Road at Calga. We will take a few stops along the way at Peats Ridge and Wollumbi before reaching our destination at ??. Please RSVP by Thurs 13th June as I have booked a table for lunch at 12:00noon. For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or social@miniclub.com.au Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates. Gus Staunton PointsSunday, 16th June 2024
NSW MOTORKHANA
Hampton Dirt Hills District Car Club Contact: Shane Ohara 0421461112SUunday, 30th June 2024
NSW MOTORKHANA
Nirimba Tarmac MX5 Car Club Contact: Ian Combes 0433159726Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
OASIS RUN
Mountain High Pies. Wentworth Falls Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Bookings Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866Sunday 7th July 2024
NSW Khanacross
Awaba - Dirt Westlakes Auto Club Contact: Daryl Hadley 0423170259Tuesday, 9th July 2023
Committee Meeting
If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.FRIDAY, 12th July 2024
GENERAL MEETING
All members and friends are invited to come along to our Club's General Meetings. Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates Gus Staunton PointsSunday 14th July 2024
Southern Highlands
(Social Event Permit No. 4,720 with Motorsport Australia) Mini Car Club members will enjoy a cruise along the mini friendly back roads from Sydney to Mittagong before reaching our destination for lunch at Mittagong RSL. Convoy: Meet at McDonalds, Edmondson Park, Cnr Camden Valley Way and Gellibrand Road, 9:00am for 9:30am departure. We will avoid the main Motorway and travel down Camden Valley way and the Old Hume Highway through Picton, Bargo to Mittagong. Please note this is a pre booked event and I will require RSVP by 10th July. For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or social@miniclub.com.au Gus Staunton PointsOCTOBER
Sunday 13th October 2024
Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival
The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival is not only a great event but also an opportunity for the people to celebrate the Central Coast, Australia and the culture that is a part of our history, heritage and local character.
To promote an annual event to showcase Putt Putt engineering and timber boat skills in a family friendly, free to the public Festival, promoting and drawing on the camaraderie among Putt Putt enthusiasts and timber boat owners generally.”
In addition, the aims of the Wooden Boat Association – “To promote an active interest in all matters relating to the history, development, building, restoration and preservation of Wooden Boats” has been adopted.
While the heart of our charter is to display and promote the wooden boat community, we also look to provide a family focussed day where the local community and visitors can have an enjoyable day in a safe and family friendly environment.
Along with the water focussed activities there will be on-shore entertainment and activities to appeal to all ages.
The Regatta has the reputation of being one of the largest event of its kind on the eastern seaboard.
The Mini Car Club of NSW will have a display of a maximum of 10 Minis as part of this event.
If you are interested please fill in the experssions of interest Form
or contact Michael Benton 0411019112
Other Events of Interest
OASIS EVENTS
TUESDAY, 4th June 2024
Salvation Army Australia Museum, 32a Barnsbury Grove, Bexley North TIME: 10.30am. No morning tea available. ENTRY FEE: Generous donation in donation box please PARKING: On street outside or side streets LUNCH: 12.15pm Local Club “NAMES REQUIRED BY TUESDAY 28th MAY 2024 FOR CLUB LUNCH BOOKING” *CLUBS ARE NOW ASKING ME TO CONFIRM BOOKING NUMBERS PRIOR TO OUR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE HELP ME BY BOOKING IN PRIOR TO BOOKING CUT OFF DATE* DETAILS & BOOKINGS: Les Watton. Ph: 9838 8063 Email: mumspalace@hotmail.com TUESDAY 2nd JULY 2024. MEET: WENTWORTH FALLS LAKE. LUNCH: MOUNTAIN HIGH PIES, WENTWORTH FALLS TUESDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2024 REMEMBRANCE DAY RUN WHERE: CONCORD. LUNCH: Local Club DETAILS & BOOKINGS: Les Watton ph: 9838 8063 Email: mumspalace@hotmail.com2024 events
Minis in the Gong Runs
If you own a Mini or a Mini Variant, or a BMW MINI you will be more than welcome to accompany any of our events. You don’t have to be in the Gong to join in. We regularly see ACT, Sydney & Southern Highlands cars. There are no membership or joining fees as MITG is this website, and that is all it is.
Start: Key Batteries, Crn Mt Keira Rd & Abercrombie St
04-Feb-24 Short Run to Cambewarra Mountain Lookout
10-Mar-24 Long run - Southern Highlands
21-Apr-24 Short Run Helensburgh, Nat Park, Bulli Tops
19-May-24 Run to Berry, National Motoring Heritage Day 2024
02-Jun-24 Show n Shine (to be confirmed)
23-Jun-24 Long run Winter Classic - Nat Park, Mainbar
28-Jul-24 Short run - Sublime Point, Darkes Forest, Bulli
01-Sep-24 Long Run Wollondilly
29-Sep-24 Short run- Appin , Picton
27-Oct-24 Long run , "B" run Southern Highlands
For more information on upcoming events please view the online Calendar on their website:
Please always check the website events calendar before attending for any updates, changes or cancellations. Info and events are also posted under the “Events” section of their Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/minisinthegong/
Phill Boye: 0429 671 649
IMPORTANT: Due to a variety of circumstances e.g. poor weather, road closures, time, lack of numbers or vehicle breakdowns, we may need to change or cancel a planned route or meeting point at the last minute. On these occasions we will try to post in the forum and/or on Facebook, however this is not always possible.
Therefore if you DO intend to meet us along the route somewhere, please let us know by making a post in the General Forum or on Facebook. This way we can try and let you know if there is a last minute change to plans.
Contact Phill Boye 0429 671 649Please note that all Minis in the Gong events are now on our Gus Staunton Points.
Mini Car Club members please remember to sign the attendance sheet.Sydney Minis Monthly Meet Up!
Second Wednesday of the Month (SWOM)
Paddy’s Brewery 268 Parramatta Road, Flemington We meet on the Second Wednesday of each Month at 7:30pm for a light meal and the people who attend then decide on the destination for a short cruise and photo opportunity. There is plenty of parking available within view of the bistro courtyard. Keep up to date via the website www.sydneyMinis.com or Facebook page
Minis on the Coast – Monthly cruises
Minis on The Coast is a social car group for Mini owners and Mini fans based on the NSW Central Coast.
All Mini models are welcome from classic through to the latest.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday night of the month,
6pm at Eat Street Cafe on the Gosford waterfront for a bite to eat and drive afterward.
We also meet on the last Sunday of the month for a drive and a social outing.
Northern drives start from the Turf Hut cafe at Yarramalong Rd, Wyong creek and southern drives start at Worthington MINI at Kangoo RD Kariong.
Contact: (Floyd) 0407 928 473
(Note: David Hemsley is overseas for 6 months, till November 2022)
Monday Mini Run
A monthly run on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Are you free and want to take your car for a drive?
Meeting place will be the Manor at Yarramalong (Angel Sussurri, 1-4 Linga Rd,) and will be a fixed venue.
No starting point, just make your way there for an approx. 10:30am cuppa and chat.
No RSVP needed, only condition, it must be mini / MINI if fine weather or road car if wet weather.
Look forward to catching up with everyone over the coming months.
Contact: Jennifer Thorn 0411 038 927
Please refer to our Facebook page “Minis on the Coast” for the latest event details and updates.
1st Sunday of the month
Auto Brunch St Ives showground
Held at the picturesque St Ives Showgrounds, Mona Vale road,
Updates are on their Facebook page, Auto Brunch NSSCC
For further information and update please contact the North Shore Sporting Car Club.
Last Sunday of the month
Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands NSW
Roll up and check out the array of classic and vintage cars on display.. Hot Rods, classics, vintage, veteran , sports cars and more! 8am - 11am every last Sunday of the month Everyone is welcome, whether you bring your own classic car or just want to chat to fellow enthusiasts! Contact Grant Freeman ph 0422538539
Second Sunday of every 2nd month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc)
Cars and Coffee- Menai
Second Sunday of every second month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc) Just a gathering of car folk early on a Sunday morning to grab a coffee and chat about our cars! Menai cars and coffee is now being held on the First Sunday of every second month .Just had the last one last Sunday (Feb 2nd 2020) more info can be found on the menai cars and coffee Facebook page . Steam Brothers Coffee and Six Shooter Coffee at Menai Central. To stay up to date with any upcoming events, like our Facebook page. “cars and coffee menai” carsandcoffeemenai
Would love to have more minis!
third Sunday of every month
Classic Cars & Coffee Rouse Hill - Supercheap
All Pre-1992 classic, Muscle cars, Hot rods, Vintage etc. owners,
Great venue, free admission and dust free environment
Meets starts 6:30am -9:30am
3rd Sunday - Supercheap Car Park
Commercial Rd, Rouse Hill
There will coffee vans, and scrumptious Bacon & Egg rolls
For further information & details https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarsandCoffeeRousehill
Cruise & Dine Night
Second Saturday of each Month –
Hungry Jacks Sylvania
Cnr. Box Rd and Port Hacking Road
A casual meet & greet for hot rod & custom car enthusiasts, from 5:30pm.
Please note that all convoys may not be published in the Clubs East West magazine and if you would like to participate please refer to updates on our web page www.miniclub.com.au or our face book page to get the latest convoy details. It is important to check for additional events or updated details on our web page or contact the event organiser prior to attending. All events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or modified club plated cars to attend without requiring an entry into your logbook.. Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.
Please keep up to date on any changes to our club's events by contacting the organiser or referring to our website of Facebook page.
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