Friday, 20^th December 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Saturday 21^st December 2019

Gerringong Street Parade

Please note: The Mini Car Club WILL NOT be participating in this years event.

 

Sunday 15th December

Christmas Mini Convoy. — North Coast & Hunter

All Mini Car club members and friends are invited to join in the Christmas festivities on a drive and lunch in the Hunter Valley.

Meet at 10am at Shell Service Station at Freemans Drive, Freeman’s Waterhole.

Looks like the United is no longer open for business so we have changed the meeting point to the Shell across the road.

Lunch is now at Oscars in Pokolbin as Mulla Villa has now closed.

Numbers needed so please call 02 65537244 to RSVP

Prize for best Christmas decorated Mini or member..

All welcome, for more info please call:

Meaghan or James 02 6553 7244.

For updates please refer to the Facebook event Christmas Mini Convoy

Here is a link to the planned route https://goo.gl/maps/L7EtopMSgtUN4XVj9

Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 8^th December 2019

MCC Christmas Picnic – location moved to Fagan Park

** Due to the bushfires around Warragamba Dam and the west of Sydney we have decided to move the location for the Mini Car Club Christmas Picnic and Annual Club Plate Inspection Day to Fagan Park at Galston.**

We will still have an early morning with breakfast being served in the picnic grounds at Fagan Park from around 8:00am.

Meet at Thornleigh McDonalds for 7:30am departure.  Travel up Pennant Hills road to Hornsby then through Hornsby Heights and Galston gorge then at Galston turn left to continue along Galston Rd before turning right at the roundabout into Arcadia Rd and continuing until the main entrance to Fagan Park

Parking is $6 per car

Due to the late change of venue we have not booked a shelter so please bring chairs and umbrella or shelters.

We will provide a BBQ bacon and egg rolls, orange juice and cold drinks. Sorry, No hot water is available on site.

There is also a privately run kiosk is open on weekends selling light refreshments

Please advise me on Saturday morning if you have previously notified me of your attendance but are unable to come along to the new venue.

REMEMBER ALL CLUB PLATED CARS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND FOR THEIR ANNUAL ELIGIBILITY INSPECTION

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112.

Gus Staunton Points

Friday 29th November 2019

Australia Day CARnivale – Registrations close

Refer to event details on 26th January 2020

If you are intending to go please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 to confirm your attendance.

 

Friday, 6^th December 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Oasis Run Christmas Party, Nepean Rowing Club

For more information Contact Les: 9838 8063 mobile: 0418 973 866

 

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

 

Tuesday, 26^th November 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

 

Saturday 23rd November 2019

PIPELINE PARKDIRT MOTORKHANA

**Supplementary Regulations are now available**
Multi-Club event, organised by Christian Autosports Club (CACA).
Ground is located at Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek, near the spectator entrance to Western Sydney Dragway
Invitation confirmed.
Supplementary Regulations are now available
CAMS_NonSpeed_SuppRegs-Pipeline-Park-MK-23rd-November-2019
Pipeline Motorkhana 23Nov19
Khanacross and Club pointscores

 

Saturday 16th November 2019

Blue Mountains Cruise and dinner

Saturday afternoon drive to the Blue Mountains via Bells Line of Road returning via the Great Western Highway for a meal at the Royal Cricketers Arms, 385 Reservoir Road, Prospect.

Meet at McDonalds, Marsden Park 11:30am for a prompt 12 noon departure. We will travel west to Richmond then the Bells Line of Road to Bell.

A few stops along the way at local tourist attractions before returning to Sydney via the Great Western highway and M4 to Reservoir road where we veer left near the Caltex and follow the signs turning right onto Reservoir road and proceed to arrive at the final destination of the Royal Cricketers Arms hotel at approx. 5:30 – 6pm for drinks and dinner.   http://mycricketers.com.au/

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112.

Please note: I have pre booked a table and will require members to RSVP by Thursday 14^th November so I can confirm the booking and numbers with the Cricketers Arms Hotel

Gus Staunton Points

 

Friday, 15^th November 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

12th November 2019 (second Tuesday)

Oasis Run

Remembrance Day Run (or close to it) *Disarmed at the Armory Train Tour *

Details in Other events of Interest

Book now: Send your names now for bookings.

Maximum 40 persons. Cash payments to organisers by 6^th August 2019

More details on the  Council of Motor Clubs website

Sunday 10th November 2019

LUDDENHAM DIRT MOTORKHANA 

• On Motorkhana and Club pointscores.
• Multi-Club event, organised by Hills District Car Club.
• Invitation confirmed. Availability of ground yet to be confirmed.
• Details of location to be advised when available.
• Supplementary Regulations to be obtained and publicised.
• The ground is on the Northern Road just North of the roundabout with Elizabeth Drive.Starts at 10.00amNo rally tyres on drive wheelsFood will be available.

On Motorkhana and Club pointscores.

 

Sunday, 10th November 2019
Linwood House vehicle display

The 2019 Trevor Thomas Big Day at Linwood
Vehicles will be parked on Linwood House front lawn. 25 Byron Rd, Guildford NSW
Mini Car Club members to meet near the entrance for 9:30am entry. Don’t forget to bring a chair.
The vehicle display will celebrate the late Trevor Thomas’ contribution to Australian Motoring. All historic vehicles are invited for display.
Contact Michael Benton 0411019112 to confirm your attendance.
Gus Staunton points

Saturday 3rd November 2019

MARULAN DRIVE DAY 

• Non pointscore event.
• Organised by Christian Autosports Club of Australia (CACA).
• CAMS L2 Speed Licence and civil drivers licence required. Otherwise you will need to purchase a Marulan Licence on the day. Helmet required.
• Details to be publicised when they become available.

Friday, 1st November 2019

General Meeting
All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).
Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.
The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Plenty of off street parking.
Gus Staunton Points

 

Tuesday, 29^th October 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

 

Tuesday, 22^nd October 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

Friday, 18^th October 2019

Saturday – Monday 19^th -21^st October

Mudgee Italian Job weekend

This year will be a 3 day event for those who have the time to stay. Another great feed at Isabella’s Italian Trattoria on Saturday night with Sunday morning breakfast in town before a drive around local wineries on Sunday.

Members and mini enthusiasts are invited to join in for a great mini drive and weekend in the mid-west of NSW where we will visit wineries and local attractions on Saturday afternoon followed by a great Italian feed on Saturday night at Isabella’s Trattoria.

Sunday morning breakfast will be at a local cafe followed by a visit to Mudgee Honey Haven and other local attractions with dinner on Sunday

night. Travel home on Monday morning or Sunday afternoon if you are unable to stay..

If you wish to join us for this event please arrange your accommodation as soon as possible as accommodation is limited at this time of year. I have again booked into the Horatio Motel in Mudgee has rooms available for $359 for 2 nights. There are other options at caravan parks, hotels or motels although a number will only take weekend bookings for 2 nights. Please advise where you will be staying so we can ensure the best communications.

Meet at M4 Westbound McDonalds, 8:00am for 8:30am departure. We will travel west via M4 and the Great Western Highway until Lithgow where we will have a brief stop. After Lithgow we turn off onto the B55 Castlereagh Highway which will take us all the way to Mudgee. Estimated arrival time is 12:30pm.

Please RSVP by 6th October so I can confirm numbers with the restaurant and for the other events.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112.

Gus Staunton Points

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Friday, 11th October 2019

Annual General Meeting @ Bankstown Sports Club

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club’s Annual General Meeting and annual trophy and service award presentation which will be held at the Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

Presentation of Annual trophies and Service Awards

Election of the Club’s 2020 Committee

Please support the Club and help elect the new office bearers. You too could be part of the organising committee for our club.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

Gus Staunton Points

Thursday, October 10, 2019

“Motorclassica” activities commence

Friday, October 11, 2019 through to late Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2019.

The exhibition will open for General Admission from 9:00 am

See  article in the August and October East West magazine.

Tuesday 1^st October 2019

Oasis Run — To be confirmed

Phone Les: 9838 8063 mobile: 0418 973 866

Tuesday, 1st October 2019 

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

 

Saturday 5th October 2019

CATARACT KHANACROSS –

• On Khanacross and Club pointscores.
• This is the Saturday of the October long weekend.
• Multi-Club event, organised by Christian Autosports Club (CACA).
• At Cataract Scout Park, Baden-Powell Drive, Appin (Cataract Dam).
• Invitation confirmed.
• Supplementary Regulations to be obtained and publicised.

The upcoming Khanacross at Cataract Scout Park on the 5th October 2019 is fast approaching and we are now taking registration of interest for this event.

The final approved sup regs from CAMS are on our website https://www.caca.org.au/event/khanacross-chris-cross-series-4/

What to Bring

On the day make sure to bring,

• Your club membership card
• CAMS Licence
• Your entry form and payment
• Helmet suitable for motorsport
• A CAMS approved roll cage is not mandatory but is strongly recommended
• Required tools and spares
• Sunscreen, Hat and plenty of water

There will be a BBQ lunch and drinks provided for a small fee, otherwise don’t forget to bring your lunch!

Most importantly bring your car!

NOTE: All Cars Must have a fire extinguisher.

Costs: Adults $70

Juniors (12-18) $40 (juniors must have displayed competency at least 3 motorkhana events)

Arrival – Please be at Cataract by 8:30am to complete forms and get your car scrutineered. Drivers Briefing at 9:15. We are trying to start at 9:30AM.

Please note: We will once again be using the CAMS Online Entry system, if you have any queries email me at eventsecretary@caca.org.au . More information on the CAMS Online Entry System is below:

So, just how do you enter through the CAMS Online Event Entry system?

This system will hopefully streamline the current admin in administering an event, especially in reducing the waiting time to enter, and the handling of cash and credit cards prior to the event start.

If all runs well you will simply attend the admin desk to be marked off the list, and receive your numbers and scrutineering form. Lunch orders (where applicable) will be handled separately and paid for separately.

Please note: We are unable to accommodate multiple driver entries at this stage. Each entrant will need to log on individually and enter the event. This may well change further down the track.

You will need to follow the following instructions to:

Log onto your CAMS Member Portal

To enter an event

Logging onto the CAMS Member Portal.

Go to the CAMS Website http://www.cams.com.au

On the screen your will see the member portal.

Type in your CAMS Member Number, followed by your password (if you remember it….if not click on the “Forgot password” and follow instructions to get your new password).

You will then see your profile if your password was successful

On the LHS you will see ‘CAMS EVENT ENTRY’. Click on this.

Click on ‘Go’

Go to ‘My Cars’, then click on ‘ADD CAR’, and complete the details of your car.

PLEASE NOTE: When you come to VEHICLE CLASS do not allocate a vehicle class as we will determine the class at scrutineering.

(Otherwise if you use the same vehicle for Motorkhana and Khanacross events you would need to create your vehicle twice.

Complete as much info for the car, ensuring that under ‘Transponder’ your insert the ‘None’ response.

Save you vehicle record and the car should then be registered on the system.

Go to My Crew. Your details will automatically be shown from CAMS records. Don’t add further drivers – we request that each driver performs that setup individually.

Go to My Details: Check the information that is populated from the CAMS records. Update if required.

Go to My Events: Click on ‘My Events’ then click on ‘Enter an Event’ and select the ‘CACA Event that you wish to enter’.

Please note: Supp Regs and Disclaimer must be ticked by the entrant. Please also tick that you have read them.

In STEP 2 – Select your car and driver using the dropdowns.

Ensure that you tick ‘Adult Entry’ or ‘Junior Entry’ as applicable.

Scroll to the bottom of the entry for the payment details.

Click on confirm and pay’.

Select ‘Credit Card’ and complete your card details.

17. The system will confirm your entry and payment.

This system will record all entrants therefore making it easier for the director and secretary to have a clearer picture as to the number of runners for the event.

More info coming soon and we hope to see you there!

Kind Regards,

Neil Blackbourn Christian Autosports Vice President

Mobile – 0419 242 264

Email – eventsecretary@caca.org.au

Tuesday, 8^th October 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

Tuesday, 24th September 2019 confirm date

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

Friday, 20^th September 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

 Saturday, 14^th September 2019

SMSP Supersprint

To be run on the Druitt Circuit.

Organised by the MG Car Club – Mini Car Club has been invited.

Not a State Championship Round.

Round of the CSCA (Combined Sports Car Association) series.

Supplementary Regulations now available.

Entries are now open for the MGCC SYDNEY round of the CSCA Super Sprint series at Sydney Motor Sport Park for Saturday 14th September 2019 on the North (Druitt) Circuit.
The event is open to financial members of CSCA clubs as listed in the Supplementary Regulations PLUS other CAMS affiliated clubs at the discretion of the secretary.
For this Event, the entry is via CAMS Event Entry through the Member Portal at  https://www.cams.com.au and payment will be online via Direct Deposit (preferred) or by CAMS Credit Card – account details contained in the Supplementary Regulations. If you
need to withdraw you can do so up to 4 Days before the event. 50% refund applies for cancellation after that day. Full Refunds will be less $20 for administration.
You will get an email with confirmation of entry immediately the event secretary confirms your payment and updates your entry status to Approved.
Please read the new 2019 CSCA class tables in the Supplementary Regulations as the list of classes has been changed for 2019. Please update your class in your Event entry My Details section, and DELETE ALL YOUR OTHER CLUBS PRIOR TO ENTERING!
Please ensure your Club memberships and CAMS licences are up to date and remember to bring them on the day, as you MUST have them on registration in the base of the Control Tower, or you cannot run!
Please note that your car MUST be presented in the state it will run! Re cameras, data loggers etc CANNOT be added after scrutineering. Take care that tyre sizes, class etc are correctly listed. Remember to make sure your car is presented in a race ready condition. Front and rear Tow hooks fitted and fire extinguishers securely mounted. Please check with your sporting rep if   you’re unsure of your reserved number. Competition numbers & blue triangles will be available at the scrutineering bay at $ 2.50 each.
Garages and carports are again free for this event (except Garage – No.1 for officials).
Please note also that those cars we have been placed in Speed Group 1 will be required to place their cars on the dummy grid in their respective positions prior to the Drivers briefing call
at 08:20. Speed Groupings will be advised prior to the event.
We look forward to receiving your entry.

Regards,
Steve Perry and Max Wasson
MGCC Event Secretary & Assistant Event Secretary
M: 0434 275 970 or 0418 431 928

Speed and Gus Staunton Club points

Sunday 15^th September 2019

All British Day Show and Shine – Kings School

A new date this year for the annual All British Day, in conjunction with The Kings School Art Show, is held at the Kings School, Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta.

Once again this event will be the main Show and Shine for the Mini Car club so clean and polish up your mini and come along for a great day with prizes and trophies awarded for various categories.

• Morris 850, Mini Minor, Mini Deluxe, Mini Matic, Mini K
• Cooper, Cooper S
• Clubman all models, including GT
• Commercials, Vans, Pick-ups & Variants
• Mokes,
• Best Modified, Competition
• Post 1980 – 2000 Minis, including Rover and JDM
• Most Original and Unrestored
• BMW Minis

All entries for the Show and Shine must be returned to the Officials desk before 10:00am

• Judging of all classes will begin at 10.30am. No allowances will be given for cars not ready at this time (no entries after judging has commenced).
• Cars will be judged for the workmanship, detailed tidiness and cleanliness. For example, a Cooper S or Mini K that is driven every day or built to the owners requirements and is presented well, will have the same chance as a Cooper S or Mini K that has been fully restored to original specifications.
• Please don’t leave unnecessary items in your Car or in your boot, Presentation is a must.
• Displaying your car with merchandise, pictures etc. is encouraged to make it a whole presentation of the vehicle on the day.
• You do not have to be at your car when it is judged but you must ensure that the car is unlocked and the judges have access to the boot and engine bay. It will not be judged if there is no access.
• All car entrants to the Show-n-Shine will make themselves available to judge another class, other than the class they have entered or as nominated by the organisers.
• Trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd Place in each class
• Car of the Show for MCCNSW members only
• Display only cars are very welcome

For entry to Kings School prepaid tickets costing $10 each are required, and the numbers will be limited as the Kings school has asked for entries to be limited to 1500, so get in early.

The Mini Car Club has again purchased a block of tickets which for members are free and non-members $10. Trailer tickets are also required if you are towing your car into the site.

Please Note: The Association of British Car Clubs has this year requested for all non-car club members to contact one of the associated clubs for the purchase of tickets.

Entry for all entrants is only via Masons Drive

Gates open at 6.30am with the aim to have all cars in place by 9.00am and entry for all competitors this year is only via Masons Drive, if you attempt to enter via Hunterford Cres you will be turned around as this entry will be blocked for entrants.

To aid the free flow of traffic into the site all tickets must be firmly fixed to the inside of your windscreen. If you lose your ticket or don’t have a ticket then you will be directed to a separate parking area until traffic marshals can attend and provide a ticket at a cost of $15.

This year NSW Police will be stationed on Pennant Hill Road to direct traffic as required and all associated car clubs will be providing traffic marshals within the school grounds to assist with the speedy entry of cars.

For more information or to arrange for your entry ticket please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112.

 Gus Staunton Points

 

Tuesday, 27th August 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

Sunday 1^st September 2019

Master Blast – Muscle Car Masters

Sydney Motor Sport Park

Formerly known as the Pit Straight Car Club Corral, this year’s Sydney MasterBlast featuring the Muscle Car Masters™ will feature YOUR precious metal and Car Club on the Skid Circuit (Figure 8) track in the North Paddock; right in the heart of the action on the Sunday of the event. And yes, there will be excellent coffee on the Skid Circuit to boot!

Plus, accepted vehicles receive free entry to the Masters along with display parking in the heart of SMSP.

That’s right! Bring in your classic car, modern muscle, or brawny bike to the Sydney MasterBlast before 8am, and you and your guests get free entry Sunday!

All you have to do is:

– Arrive between 6am and 8am on Sunday, September 1.
– Be in/on your classic car, modern muscle car or motorcycle.
That’s it!

Please contact Michael Benton to confirm and  arrange for your entry ticket.

Drivers are encouraged to stay for the duration of the Sunday event as a display vehicle.
If you have information on your car, or it has won awards etc, please bring it along to display on the dash!

GOT AN EXTRA SPECIAL PIECE OF HISTORY?
We would love to feature your vehicles at SMB in a special location. Please contact Venue Operations directly at SMSP: daniel.boaden@ardc.com.au and andrew.slender@ardc.com.au

Show off, and make a great show with us!

For more information and to arrange for your entry ticket please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au

Gus Staunton points

Tuesday, 3rd September 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

Friday, 6th September 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 8^TH September 2019

Phil Briggs Run

The annual Phil Brigg’s Memorial Run this year is to the Australian Pioneer Village, Wilberforce

Meet at Ettamogah Pub, Cnr Merriville & Windsor Rds, Kellyville Ridge 10:00am for 10:30am departure. We will enjoy a short drive around the lower mountains before arriving at the destination

Food is available at the village or bring your own picnic lunch.

Entry Fees

Adults $5

School-aged Children $3

Family $15 (2 adults and 2 school aged children)

Children under 5 years – Free

Please note:

Miniature Train Rides & Hay Wagon Rides are at an additional cost

For those members interested in markets the Windsor markets are open this day.

Contact: Michael Benton 0411019112 or Tammy or Ian Thompson 4575 1776 to confirm your attendance.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 18^th August 2019

Shannons Sydney Classic Day

Held at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, and presented by the Council of Motor Clubs,

Over 1900 Veteran & Classic vehicles from 150 clubs will be on display so support your club and come along static display.

To commemorate the 60^th Anniversary of the Minis’ release we have 4 positions in the Pit Lane to display 4 early model Morris or Austin 850’s  Please contact Rob Bradshaw if you are able to provide your mini for this display.

As part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations the club has again hired 2 garages on pit straight for a special display

Tickets still available so please contact Rob Bradshaw to reserve your place.

For further details contact Robert Bradshaw on 0418 463 614 or (02)9973 2203

Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th August 2019

Rylstone Classic

This FREE 2 day event is for Mini owners and enthusiasts with other classic vehicles accepted upon application. The 2019 Rylstone Classic, to be held August 17 · 18, encompasses a range of novelty activities and will be conducted at a leisurely pace, befitting the vintage of our vehicles. With an overnight stay in wine country, the Rylstone Classic has grown over the past eight years to become one of Australia’s marquee events for Mini enthusiasts, with numbers growing year on year.

There are a few changes this year with the most important being we have made the decision to move our Central Coast starting point from the Gosford Classic Car Museum to the Mingara Recreation Club at Tumbi Umbi.

It may be a few extra kilometres for our Sydney folk to travel, but the venue provides everything we need for a safe and ordered departure on the big day.

Plus, with a range of cafes on site, pre-fuelling will be a breeze!

Our entry form has been updated online, with all existing entries also corrected.

Register and keep up to date here: http://www.rylstoneclassic.com/

or on the Facebook page: The Rylstone Classic

 

Saturday 24th August 2019

NSW Khanacross Awaba Dirt

Run by Westlakes Auto Club

Contact John Newton 0423 170 259

Sunday 25th August 2019 

60 Years of Mini Run in Canberra

The ACT Mini Car Club has invited our club to the 60 Years of Mini Run in Canberra on Sunday 25th August 2019. As the mini was first launched to the public on the 26th August 1959, our event is to celebrate 60 years of Mini.

Please RSVP by registering on the website by19th August.

https://actminicarclub.org/registration-60-years-of-mini-celebration-run-bbq/

The ACTMCC will cater for the event with also a celebration cake in the shape of a Mini , created by one of our members.

The event will start by meeting at Old Parliament House and then drive on to:

• Red Hill Lookout

• Cotter Bend via Parkes Way and Coppins Crossing

• BBQ lunch at Cotter Bend

• Tidbinbilla

• Tharwa

• Gowrie – (Peter and Suzy’s place for coffee)

Without taking into stop ie for lunch etc, the drive time is 2 hours and the distance is 95 kms.

We are hoping to have local media attending at Old Parliament House and give them an opportunity to take photos.

Lunch is at Cotter Bend, After lunch, approx. 3pm, we will head out along Paddys River Road towards Tharwa. The Tidbinbilla Space Complex may be welcomed stop if time permits and if there is enough interest, as will Tharwa. From Tharwa, we will head to Gowrie (Peter and Suzy’s place) for Tea and Coffee and Pizza for dinner. The travel time for this leg is about 1 hour without stops.

We have created a Registration Page on our website to assist with catering.

https://actminicarclub.org/registration-60-years-of-mini-celebration-run-bbq/

For further information please contact Ann Beaumaris, President of ACT Mini Car Club, ph 0402754392

 

Saturday 10th August 2019

CAMS NSW State Supersprint Championship

Run by NSWRRC

More information on the CAMS website https://supersprintnsw.com/cams-nsw-supersprint-championship-entries/

Sunday 11th August 2019

NSW State Motorkhana SMSP Skidpan

Run by MX-5 Car Club

To be held on the (wet) skidpan at Sydney Motor Sport Park Supplementary Regulations not yet available.

Competitors must pre-enter either through the CAMS Portal or by contacting the Event Secretary and reserving a place.

This event is popular with MX5 club members and is expected to fill up quickly.

Contact Ian Coombes 0433 159 726

Motorkhana and Gus Staunton Club pointscores.

Friday, 16th August 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

 

Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

Sunday 28th July 2019

NSW Khanacross Awaba Dirt

Run by Westlakes Auto Club

Contact John Newton 0423 170 259

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.

If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

Friday, 2nd August 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

6^th August Oasis run?

Check the Council of Motor Clubs website for further details

Friday 9th August to Sunday 11th August

International Mini Meet

Bristol UK

Friday, 19th July 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown.

This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

13th July 2019

Hunter Region All British Day

Organised by the Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc

More details on their website https://www.jaguarhunter.org.au/calendar.htm

  

Sunday 14^th July 2019

Southern Highlands Backroads – Lunch at Mittagong RSL

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, Thirlmere , Hill Top, Colo Vale to Mittagong.

Please note this is a pre booked event and I will require RSVP by 10^th July

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au

 

MINI  CAR  CLUB  OF  NSW  –  RESULTS  –  ROUND 7, NSW MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP  –  7th JULY 2019.

2019 State Motorkhana – Results 2019 State Motorkhana – Results

2019 State Motorkhana – Results pdf

Sunday 7th July 2019

State Motorkhana

Nirimba Tarmac

Run by the Mini Car Club of NSW

This is a large event for our club that requires lots of officials, no experience necessary so come along and enjoy the day getting close to the action

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058

Supp Regs now available: Nirimba-Motorkhana-7th-July-Supp-Regs.pdf

Drivers Championship Points

Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 7th July 2019

Minishow  2019 Melbourne.

 

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Mini, the VMCI will be holding their semi regular Minishow on Sunday 7th July at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Flemington.

With a brilliant central venue, and a festival approach to the activities and display setup, the VCMI team are striving hard to make this event one that will be remembered.

A number of Mini Car Club of NSW members are planning to attend this event so if you’d like to be involved and come along please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 for more details.

 

Friday 5th July 2019

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Tonight we have representatives from Shannons to discuss car valuations, auctions and insurance.

Shannons is Australia’s leading insurance provider for motoring enthusiasts and Shannons Auctions is Australia’s leading auction house for veteran, vintage, classic, sporting and modified vehicles, as well as classic motorcycles, motoring memorabilia and numerical number plates.

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Tuesday, 2^nd July 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

 

Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10 AM – 3 PM

Come and join our Drive Day and Dealer Open Day. Saturday June 22nd.

At The Dealership:
Lucky Door Prize – Free Detail & Service for your MINI*(Must RSVP to be eligible – T&Cs Apply)
MINI vehicle Health Checks
Interactive Service Consultation – see the underside of your MINI on the hoist!
Tea and Scones from 10am
Enjoy lunch with a complimentary BBQ from 12pm – 2pm
Genius presentations on MINI Connected technology at 11.30am and 1.30pm
MINI Sales Executives will be available onsite to discuss the new MINI vehicle range
Experience a test-drive in the latest MINI models
Gift bags for all participants
Door prizes drawn at 11am and 2pm

For the enthusiasts:
We will also be undertaking a MINI convoy where we will cruise down to Terrigal Haven and will serve up an assortment of delicious lunch treats.

Please RSVP to Ross.Howell@worthingtonprestige.com.au to book your place and for your chance to win.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Contact us for all competition details.

Canterbury Mini Garage.

Canterbury MINI Garage is having a MINI Open Day & you’re invited to come down with your MINI to our MINI Service Centre on Saturday 22nd June between 8.30am – 11.30am.

Places are limited and RSVP is essential. Click the link to confirm your place today: https://bit.ly/2F3MYNw

We will host a range of exciting activities including: Complimentary MINI Vehicle Health Check*, Complimentary Car Wash^, Interactive Service Consultation, Complimentary light refreshments, test-drives in the latest MINI range and a display of the latest MINI Lifestyle Collection.

*^Offer applies to current MINI Owners only. Complimentary health checks includes a complimentary vehicle car wash and must have a booked appointment by the 21.06.19 and confirmed by Canterbury MINI Garage

Friday, 21^st June 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

                                                                                        Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 16^th June 2019

Wentworth Falls Drive

Come and join us for a drive through the Blue Mountains and take in the views around Wentworth Falls then enjoy a pie at the renowned Mountain High Pie shop.

Meet at M4 Westbound McDonalds, 10:00am for 10:30am departure. We will travel west via M4 then turning off at Penrith. North along Castelreagh Road before turning left onto Springwood road which we will follow through Yarramundi, Hawkesbury Heights to Springwood and onto the Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls.

Lunch will be at the Mountain High pie shop, Wentworth Falls then we will drive to a few of the tourist locations around Wentworth Falls.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112

Gus Staunton Points

Friday 7^th June 2019

Welcome BBQ

Are you a member of the Mini Car Club NSW?

Are you making the trip to the 52nd Australian Hay Mini Nationals in June?

Would you like to enjoy a BBQ dinner after the long drive?

Then, we’d like to invite our members to the official ‘Welcome to Hay BBQ/get together’.

When? Friday, 7th June 2019.

Where? At the Cobb Inlander Motel – 83 Lachlan St Hay NSW.

Kicks off at 5.30pm for a 6pm dinner.

Please RSVP to Julie 0419266620 by 29/5/2019

Friday 7^th – Monday 10^th June 2019

52^nd  Australian Mini Nationals – Hay

The biggest event on our clubs event calendar each year.  An event to be experienced, at least once by every Mini enthusiasts, this year we will celebrate the 52^nd  with a long weekend full of fun and activities so come along to the May General Meeting to get all the latest gossip and discus this year’s fancy dress theme.

                                                                        Drivers Championship Points

                                                                                          Gus Staunton Points 

Accomodation

If you think you’re definitely planning this trip make sure you’re accommodation is booked.

Most of the MCC NSW members stay at the Cobb Inlander Motel – 83 Lachlan St Hay. Give Mark or Colleen a call on (02) 6993 1901 (mention you’re with the MCC NSW).

Other accommodation option in Hay are:-

Bidgee Motor Inn            6993 2260

Hay Motel Outback Quarters      6993 1804

Nicholas Royal Motel      6993 1603

Highway Inn Motel Hay 6993 2102

Saltbush Motor Inn         6993 4555

Bishop’s Lodge motor Inn            6993 3003

The Convent Boutique Accommodation & Cafe 0467740217

New Crown Hotel Motel               6993 1600

The Bank B & B  6993 1730

BIG 4 Hay Plains Holiday Park      6993 1875

Hay Caravan Park             6993 1415

Tuesday, 28^th May 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member

Friday, 31^st May 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

                                                 Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 2nd June 2019

NSW State Motorkhana Nirimba Tarmac

Run by Thornleigh Car Club

Contact Andrew Chinner 0404 136 232

Friday, 17th May 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year we are in the Mirambeena Room L2 starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

                                                                                        Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 19^th May 2019

Catalina Festival

Rathmines Catalina Festival on 19th May 2019. There will be a display of classic, vintage and modified cars, bikes and other vehicles. All proceeds from the day will go towards establishing the Catalina museum at Rathmines. Rathmines Park, Lake Macquarie

Entry is $10 per car including driver and $10 per additional passenger.

Times for the event are from 9am – 3pm with bump in from 6:30am until 8am. Cars must remain on-site until the show is over.

Several awards will be on offer and presentation will be around 2pm

If you wish to display a vehicle on the day and require further information please contact festival@rathmines-catalina.com or phone 0412 774 496

 

Sunday 19^th May 2019

CMC National Motoring Heritage Day

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 multiple venues.

MULTIPLE CONVOYS to MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

SYDNEY, based members will be visiting, Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum, at 86 Menangle Rd, Menangle.

Convoy Details: Meet at the McDonalds Edmondson Park, Cnr Camden Valley Way and Gellibrand Road, 7:45am for an 8am departure.

For more details please contact Michael Benton on 0411019112

WOLLONGONG, “Mini’s in the Gong” have a weekend away planned for the same weekend and therefore will not be organising attendance or a run to the Berry Showground event this year.

If you still wish to drive your historic vehicle to Berry Showground for the National Motoring Heritage Day please contact the organiser Michael Lipscombe to register 0425 223 590

Alternatively the Motorlife Museum at 94 Darkes Road, Kembla Grange is another destination. Contact the Museum direct for details  admin@motorlifemuseum.com or phone  (02) 42614100

BLUE MOUNTAINS and WESTERN SYDNEY based members are invited to attend celebrations at Museum of Fire, Penrith.

Convoy Details: Meet at McDonalds Cnr Layton Ave & Great Western Hwy Blaxland, leave at 9:00am, travelling down Old Bathurst road to arrive at Penrith by 9:30am.

For more details please contact Darrell Meredith 0404-930419

CENTRAL COAST, members are now going to the Catalina Festival at Rathmines and not the earlier advertised event at The Village Green, Toukley.

Convoy Details: Meet at Sparks Road near the freeway at 7.30am to depart at 7.45am, travelling to Rathmines to arrive around 8.15am.

For more details please contact David Hemsley, 0403-913840

NEWCASTLE and HUNTER REGION, members are invited to attend celebrations at The Village Green, Yaralla Road, Toukley.

Convoy Details: Meet at McDonald’s Swansea, Cnr Pacific Highway & Wood Street, Swansea leaving at 8:00am, travelling down the Pacific Highway and turning left at Lake Munmorah to travel via the coast to arrive at Village Green, Yaralla Road, Toukley around 8:30am.

For more details please contact Michael Wilks, 0413-015 429.

Gus Staunton Points

Tuesday, 21^st May 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details

Sunday 25^th May 2019

Motorkhana Awaba Dirt

Run by Westlakes Auto Club, starts at 12pm

Contact Glenn Dorrenboom for further info 0438 909 999

Here is the link to the supplementary regulations for these  events. 25th May 2019 Motorkhana Supplementary Regulations

The supplementary regulations cover both the motorkhana and the khanacross but allow for people to enter each event separately.

They can also be downloaded from the Westlakes Auto Club web site, www.wac.org.au.

Drivers Championship points

Gus Staunton points

 

Sunday 25^th May 2019

Khanacross Awaba Dirt

Run by Westlakes Auto Club, starts at 6pm

Contact Glenn Dorrenboom for further info 0438 909 999

Drivers Championship points

Gus Staunton points

 

Sunday 5th May 2019

Wings over Illawarra

Mini Car Club of NSW, will be attending “Wings over Illawarra” on Sunday 6th of May, and invites all “Mini’s in the Gong” members to join us this year, and be in one large group.

This year there is very limited space for the car display, so please apply for your tickets early.

As a special thank you for those displaying cars, drivers of participating vehicles will be issued with a complimentary entry ticket and admitted at no charge.

To obtain a complimentary ticket for the driver, you will need to follow the instructions on the “Wings over Illawarra” website, and register your vehicle, under the “Get Involved” box http://www.wingsoverillawarra.com.au/page/classic-motor-clubs.

When you “Register Your Vehicle” in the area “Club Member of”, use the drop down box, and select “Mini Car Club of NSW” as the club you are attending with. Only register 1 vehicle per email address.

For all other people attending, including vehicle passengers, an entry ticket will need to be purchased; details are also available on “Wings over Illawarra” website, under the “Tickets box.  http://www.wingsoverillawarra.com.au/page/general-admission

Purchase tickets online before 31st January, 2018 to receive a substantial “Early Bird Discount” on ticket prices.

Before registering please ensure you are able to attend for the full duration of the show, as the vehicle access gates will be closed at 8:30am and will NOT be re-opened until the conclusion of the air display at approximately 5.00pm.

Registration of Vehicles and ticket purchasing will be up to each Individual.

Convoy: Travel to Albion Park Airport early on Sunday morning, meeting at McDonalds Heathcote, corner of Heathcote Rd and Princes Highway, and leaving promptly at 7:00am, with a pickup for Minis in the Gong members at, Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay, leaving there at 8:00am sharp, to arrive by 8:15am, and in place by their 8:30am deadline.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or Phil Boye 0429-671649″.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Friday, 3rd May 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).
Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.
The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

Tuesday, 30th April 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.

 

Sunday, 28th April 2019

State Supersprint -,Wakefield Park

Run by Mini Car Club of NSW.

This is a large event for our club that
requires lots of officials, no experience necessary so come along and enjoy the day getting close to the action.
Contact Joan Vaughan 9153 7635 for more information.

Please find below links to the supplementary regulations and entry forms for this event:

SSP 05 CAMS NSW Speed Event Declaration

2019 Supp regs Part 2.

2019 Entry form

To be completed and forwarded, with entry fee to:-

Joan Vaughan, 25 Treloar Ave, Mortdale, NSW, 2223,

email: joan.vaughan@optusnet.com.au

Drivers Championship points
Gus Staunton points

Tuesday, 23rd April 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are
asked to attend.
Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details.

Sunday 14th April 2019

Hunter Valley Steamfest

 

Maitland Park comes to life on the Sunday of Steamfest with a display of over 400 cars for the annual Show ‘n’ Shine hosted by Maitland Street Rodders.
www.steamfest.com.au

Friday, 12^th April 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year the meetings are in the Mirambeena Room – L2 starting at 7:45pm. (please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

Saturday & Sunday, 6/7th April 2019

State Motorkhana – Armidale

Run by New England Sporting CC
Contact Glenn Dorrenboom
0438 909 999 for more information

Sunday 7th April 2019

Summer Bay Escapade

On Sunday 7^th April, Enjoy an early morning starting at Coffee and Cars at St Ives then lunch at Palm Beach. Bring your own lunch and chairs or there is a good Fish & Chips café at Palm Beach for takeaway.

Meet at St Ives showground, Mona Vale road, St Ives where the North Shore Sporting Car club will be presenting Coffee & Cars  from 8am. Come early for breakfast and check out some cool classic cars or arrive at 10am for 10:30am departure.

For further details refer to The North Shore Sporting Car Club website

Mini club members will convoy along Mona Vale road to Terry Hills then enjoy a drive along McCarrs Creek road at the edge of Ku-Ring-Gai National Park around Church Point and Bayview, then onto Barrenjoey Road for the trip north to Palm Beach/Summer Bay the home of Home and Away.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112

Gus Staunton Points 

 

Tuesday, 2nd April 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.

Friday, 5th April 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General
Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).
Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.
The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

Have you always wanted to race a car around a race track and didn’t think you could or didn’t know how? Well the Mini Car Club of NSW is giving 2 Mini Club members a chance to drive a fully prepared car at the clubs next Wakefield Super Sprint on the 28th April 2019. Every thing is supplied and paid for except your CAMS L2S license which we can help you with.

All you need to do is send Glenn Dorrenboom (club captain)an email to glenn@pertronic.com.au and you will be put into the draw for a chance of a life time.

 

Sunday 31st March 2019

Oakville Bush Fire Brigade Car show

Sunday 31st March 2019

Cruise 4 Epilepsy

Finnan Park, Raymond Terrace, NSW
Meeting points:
10am Kariong BMW
11am Twin servos Nth Bound
12:30 Beresfield BP
More details on Facebook, search
“cruise 4 epilepsy”

 

Sunday, 24^th March 2019

Thirlmere Train Museum

On Sunday 24^th March, The Mini Car Club will be cruising to the Thirlmere Train Museum.  10 Barbour Road, Thirlmere, where members will enjoy morning tea, a 1 hour guided tour of the museum and an optional 50 minute return train ride.

Entry costs:                             Museum Entry                        Museum Entry +                                                                                                                       Train ride

Adult                                                      $15                              $35

Concession/Senior                      $10                              $25

Child 4+                                               $5                                $12:50

Since 1975 the historic town of Thirlmere in Sydney’s southwest has been home to a significant rail heritage collection, including over 100 rolling stock items, associated with the history of the railways in NSW.

The 5-hectare rail corridor site and much of the collection is owned by the NSW Government.

The Thirlmere section of the Main Southern Railway was deviated in 1919 to a less steep alignment with easier grades, and the original line became the Picton Loop Line. Today, the loop line provides a link to the main line, which enables heritage, trains to operate beyond the local area and run on a line clear of other working trains.

Convoy: Meet at McDonalds, Edmondson Park, Cnr Camden Valley Way and Gellibrand Road, for a prompt 9:15am departure. We will avoid the main Motorway and travel down Camden Valley way and the Old Hume Highway through Picton, to Thirlmere.

Morning tea will be provided by the museum on arrival at 10am followed by the 60 minute museum tour. Lunch can be purchased onsite or in the nearby township or bring your own. For those who wish to participate in the train ride this will start at 2pm for a 50 minute return journey.

Please Note: I will require numbers of people who will be attending so I can arrange for the tour and train ride, please RSVP by 20^th March to Michael.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112

Gus Staunton Points

Sunday, 24th March 2019

Rnd2 NSW Supersprint

Championship – Sydney Motorsport Park
Gardner GP Circuit

Run by ARDC
Contact Glenn Dorrenboom
0438 909 999 for more information

Drivers Championship points
Gus Staunton points

 

Friday, 15^th March 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year  in the Mirambeena room – L2  starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 17th March 2019

Grip – N – Slip MotorKhana

Run by the Thornleigh Car Club

Nirimba Education Precinct, Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill.

Download Supp Regs here: TCC Grip N Slip Motorkhana – Supp Regs and Entry Form – Sunday 17th March 2019

For updates please refer to Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1803555113088188/

Contact Glenn Dorrenboom for more information 0438 909 999

Drivers Championship points
Gus Staunton points

10th and 11th March 2019

Minis on the Murray Muster

Mini Run plus Show and Shine

(Victorian Labour Day Weekend)

MINIS ON THE MURRAY 2019FLYER 2 (1)

Contact, Event coordinator Doug Reid: 0412 412 650

Secretary Paul Tinley 0459 505 822 for more information.

Web: www.minisonthemurraycarclub.com.au

Sunday 17th March 2019

Moss Vale Show – Show and Shine

Mini Car club members have been invited to this years Show and Shine at the Moss Vale show on Sunday 17th March. All the usual show attractions plus a big car display with prizes for various categories.

Contact John Maloney 0427 469669 for more information

Saturday 9th March 2019

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motorfest

On Saturday 9th March, Sydney members of the Mini Car Club who are attending this event will have an early start meeting at McDonalds Thornleigh at 6:30am and leaving promptly at 6.45am to travel to Hawks Nest.

There will be a brief stop and a pick up for the Newcastle & Hunter Valley members at 8.15am at McDonalds on the north side of Raymond Terrace, we will travel through Raymond Terrace to reach this stop location. Then leaving here at 8:30am and arriving around 9.15am for the start of the Motorfest 2018, at Myall Park Sports Oval, off Yamba St.

Note: Distance from Thornleigh to Raymond Terrace is approx. 150km then to Hawkes Nest is a further 49km, Total distance is 199km.

Return home at your leisure on Saturday afternoon or stay overnight.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112

Gus Staunton Points

Canterbury Mini Garage Opening

Thursday 7th March

Here is an invitation to the Official opening of “Canterbury Mini Garage” on Thursday, March 7^th, please see details in message below.

We also need 4 Classic Mini’s to be part of a display on the night, you must contact Michael Benton, 0411 019 112 at social@miniclub.com.au to be part of that display.

Cars will be on display at the entry to the dealership or just inside as people arrive. Cars would need to be there by 5.30pm and can leave after 9.30pm or pick up the next day.

This event is an open invite cocktail party and if you would like to just attend the night and maybe win some prizes, you must RSVP on this link . RSVP here

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Canterbury Mini Garage

Official Launch event Thursday March 7th 2019

YOU MUST RSVP

YOU’RE INVITED to the official opening of Canterbury MINI Garage on Thursday, March 7.

Join us for a night filled with cocktails, champagne, canapés, entertainment and be the first to experience the new MINI Countryman PHEV which will be on display during the event.

Browse the range including Heritage MINIs with special MC guest, Brooke Boney from the Today Show.

Date:	Thursday, March 7
Time:	6.30pm – 9.30pm

Location:

376 – 384 Canterbury Road, Canterbury

RSVP to be entered into the draw to WIN A MINI STAYCATION* with 2 nights’ accommodation at the QT Bondi and a weekend in a MINI of your choice.Plus, more giveaways on the night. Don’t miss out on a night to remember, secure your spot today by clicking on the link below.

Conveniently located in Sydney’s Inner West, find us at 376 – 384 Canterbury Road or call us on (02) 9784 8887 for more information.We look forward to welcoming you to the dealership.

Yours sincerely,

Anthony Bassil
Dealer Principal

 

Saturday, 2nd March 2019

Khanacross – Colo Park

Run by Thornleigh Car Club Contact
Glenn Dorrenboom 0438 909 999 for
more information

It’s been some time since we had an event at Colo Park and I’ve been told that there has been a lot of work done on the tracks to make it a bit more car friendly.
This Khanacross is being run by Thornleigh Car Club. Entries accepted on the day, $50 entry fee and scrutineering starts at 8pm
This event is part of the drivers championship so we hope to see you all there.

Please find below links to the supplementary regulations and entry form for the Thornleigh Car Club khanacross at Colo Park this coming Saturday.

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They can also be downloaded from the Thornleigh Car Club website, www.thornleighcarclub.org. They are listed as the ‘Dirt & Dust Khanacross in the What’s New column if you wish to include that information.

Drivers Championship points

Gus Staunton points  for Mini Club official

 

Tuesday, 26^th February 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.

  

Friday, 1^st March 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday, 24^th February 2019

State Motorkhana – Awaba Dirt

Run by Westlakes Auto Club

 

Saturday 23rd February 2019

Visit to Permanent Painted Coatings – Warriewood

Mini enthusiasts and friends are invited to attend a tour of the PPC factory at Warriewood on Saturday morning 23rd February. An overview of their products will be provided followed by question and answer then tea and coffee will be provided.

If you are in the process of restoring your mini, repairing rust or maintaining your pride and joy then PPC have products to assist.

PPC Co. have become experts in rust repair, corrosion and general restoration in the motor, marine and industrial areas.

The range of products is extensive, from the well-known Bill Hirsch (USA) Miracle Rust Paints and Engine enamels, Eastwood (USA) restoration paints and tools, to Bilt – Hamber’s (UK) range of rust removers, waxes, and auto clay. PPC Co also imports and distributes a full range of Leatherique (USA) products. PPC Co can match existing dyes for a complete restoration. Also suitable for most leather products including household lounges.

In addition, there is a large range of car care products and tools to help the restorer.

Please RSVP to Michael Benton (0411019112) by Thursday 21^st Feb.

Meet at St Ives showground for a 10:15am departure or meet onsite at 10:30am.

PPC Co. Unit 1/ 4 Prosperity Parade, Warriewood, 2102.

 

Tuesday, 19^th February 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details.

Saturday 16th February 2019

Gerringong Motorfest

 

Sunday 17^th February 2019

Fagan Park BBQ

On Sunday 17^th February, The Mini Car Club will be cruising to the Fagan Park at Galston via Galston Gorge for a BBQ lunch.

Fagan Park covers an area of approx. 55 hectares and stands on land which was part of the original grant to George Hall. The land was purchased by the Fagan family and developed as a citrus farm and later jersey cattle were run on the property. In 1977 the land was donated to Hornsby Shire council in 1979. The park has many attractions for all visitors, Gardens of Many Nations, Eco garden, Bushland walks and Children’s playgrounds,

Meet at Thornleigh McDonalds at 10am for 10:30am departure.  Travel up Pennant Hills road to Hornsby then through Galston gorge and a short drive around the Hills area before arriving at the Arcadia Road entrance to Fagan Park. (Approx 11:30am.)

A Picnic shelter (Arcadia Shelter No1) has been booked for mini club members with a BBQ sausage on a roll and a drink will be provided for each person at a cost of $2.50 each – Must RSVP

Parking is $6 per car

Please note alcoholic drinks are not permitted on council property.

A privately run kiosk is open on weekends selling light refreshments.

Please RSVP: I will require numbers of people who will be attending for catering lunch, please RSVP by 15^th Feb to Michael.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton  ph: 0411 019 112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au

Gus Staunton Points

Friday, 15^th February 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year  in the Mirambeena room -L2  starting at 7:45pm. (Please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Friday, 1^st February 2019

General Meeting

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yahgoona. (The Old Greyhound & Social Club).

Arrive 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.

The Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full Bar Facilities and Coffee making open from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Plenty of off street parking.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 3rd February 2019

35^th Annual Motorist Appreciation Day

Show and Shine of Hot Rod and Historic cars @ Lake Macquarie.

The 35th Motorists Appreciation Day is annual event run by the Rickshaws Hotrod Club and will again be held in the Historic Bargoed House by the shores of Lake Macquarie at Swansea, on the Old Pacific Highway 1.3 km south of Swansea roundabout.

Your vehicle must be considered by the organisers to be collectable.

Come along and be part of the largest gathering of enthusiast’s vehicles in one place within the Hunter Valley.

Last year’s event attracted over 400 vehicles of all shapes and sizes from far and wide.

Gates open at 8am – presentation at 1.30pm (may vary) hot food and drinks will be available on the day.

$5.00 entry fee per car.

MCC members meeting at the Cowan Rest Area Truck Stop, Berowra at 6:15 am for a 6:30am departure and driving up the M1 Motorway to arrive at Swansea for the gates opening at 8am.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112

Gus Staunton Points

 

Tuesday, 29^th January 2019

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at 7:30pm at the Arena Sport Club.  If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.

Australia Day, Saturday, 26 January 2019.

CARnivale, Parramatta Park

City of Parramatta Council, in collaboration with the Australia Day Council of New South Wales, invites you to register for CARnivale in the Park, which will be held in Parramatta Park on Australia Day, Saturday, 26 January 2019.

CARnivale showcases a magnificent collection of classic vehicles including cars, motorbikes, fire engines, speedway cars and bikes. This will be the fourth year CARnivale has been held in Parramatta Park and the location has proved to be very popular.

Over 70,000 people visited the park on Australia Day in 2018 and the majority of the people came specifically to see CARnivale.

Organisers have made improvements to CARnivale each year based on information gathered from entrants and visitors.

For 2019 organisers are again improving the experience for CARnivale participants by providing more seating and shaded areas and bringing all the vehicles on to the grassed area alongside Old Government House.

In addition to CARnivale, other activities in the park will include a spectacular hot air balloon display from 6am, Australia’s largest Australia Day citizenship ceremony, the Parramatta Big BBQ festival and a family zone with a concert and kids’ rides.

The Australia Day celebrations end with a rock concert on the main stage followed by a fireworks spectacular.

Parramatta Park is close to the air-conditioned Westfield shopping centre and the Parramatta central business district, which offers many restaurants and cafes.

As well there will be free shuttle buses travelling from the park around the Parramatta district.

Registration for CARnivale in the Park 2019 is now open at: www.ausdayparramatta.com.au/carnivale  and the closing date is Friday November 23^rd.

For further information contact:

John Flower

Vehicle Co-ordinator 2019 Australia Day CARnivale

Email: jflower@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

 

Friday, 18^th January 2019

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

Bankstown Sports Club. 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. This year the meetings are in the Mirambeena Room – L2 starting at 7:45pm. (please check the club notice boards as the room location occasionally changes)

All club members and visitors are invited to come long and discuss all aspects of the Mini.

You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs Greenfield restaurant prior to the meeting.

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Saturday 19^th January 2019

Postponed due to extreme temperatures

Sorry Mini Enthusiasts but due to the predicted 40c+ temperatures for Saturday we have decided to postpone this years event until the weather in a little cooler. Watch this space for a new date.

Annual Sprite club Fish and Chip run to Woy Woy

The annual Sprite / Mini Fish and Chip run is on again

Organised by the Sprite Club and the Mini Car Club will be participating.

This year we are to meet at McDonald’s Vineyard / McGrath’s Hill, CNR Groves Ave and Windsor Rd, McGrath’s Hill 2.00pm for 2.30pm departure

Travelling via Wiseman’s Ferry and Peats Ridge to Woy Woy Fish and Chip Co-op.

Arrive at Woy Woy (approx 4:00-4:30pm)

Contact: Michael Benton  0411019112 or Avis Fowler

Sprite Club contact: Avis Fowler 0412051594.

(email) social@spriteclub.com”

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 20th January 2019

Minis in the Gong Show and Shine

Show and Shine for minis with entry FREE for exhibitors and public, no registration required.

Mini Car Club members attending this event we will be travelling to Dapto early on Saturday morning to convoy down.

There are two meeting locations, first you can join the Sydney Mini’s group, along with Mini Car Club Members at Padstow Maccas 7.15 to leave at 7.30 sharp, second location is McDonalds Heathcote, corner of Heathcote Rd and Princes Highway meeting at 8am and leaving promptly at 8.15am to cruise to Motorlife Museum to arrive around 9:15 – 9:30am.

All Minis, Mokes, MINIs and Mini variants (Elf, Hornet, Buckle, Marcos, Sports Racing etc)

Entry FREE for exhibitors and public, no registration required.

Sausage sandwiches and Soft drinks available

Awards:  Car of the Year (voted by exhibitors only) + People’s Choice (public and exhibitors)

Awards presentation: 12.30pm – 1.00pm.

Don’t be fussy about the condition of your car. If it’s driveable then bring it.

For more details contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or Rob Weir 0418-161-918.

Australian Motorlife Museum Exhibition Lawn, Integral Energy Recreation Park, Darkes Road, Dapto.  http://www.minisinthegong.com.au

Gus Staunton Points

Minis in the Gong Show and Shine

 

Tuesday, 22^nd January 2019

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend.

Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details.

 

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 No longer running?

Bosscraft Cars N Coffee – Picton

First Saturday of the month

The event runs from 6.30am till about 9am. Tea/Coffee and bacon and egg rolls are available, to sort any hunger issues

The event is typically held at 10 Bollard Place, Picton, NSW, 2571. It’s open to all types of vehicles (bikes, cars, trucks etc) and we’d love to continue seeing the diverse range that continues to show up.

In the event that it’s a wet weather day, or the location is changed, we’ll post info on this page and also the new ‘Cars N Coffee’ Facebook page, indicating whether or not it’s still on, so watch that space, for details.

Phone 02 4677 2282 or email www.bosskraft.com for more information.