March 2017 Healey Happenings
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March 2017 1 www.carolinasahc.com Healey Happenings is the official publication of the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club and is published January through November. General membership, dinner meetings , and tech sessions are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (many arrive around 5:30 however) Directions on page 2. Membership in the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club is open to all owners of Austin and Jensen Healeys and to all others who have an interest in the car or the purpose of the club. Ownership of a Healey is not required for membership, nor is driving a Healey required to participate in events. Healey Happenings Contents: President’s Message--------3 Meeting Minutes ————— 4 Event Calendar----------- 5-6 Birthdays ------------------ 7 Healey Mart -------------- 8 Club Regalia ——————— 9 Tech Tips————————10-12 Past & Future Events ——13-19 Coming Events: Club Members On Tour at the Automotive Art Deco Exhibit in Raleigh NC March 20 Club Meeting Light Rail Family Restaurant, 25 Spring Tune Up-Elite Vehicle Restoration p13 April 3/30 & 4/1 Tartan Day South- Carolina British Classic XI Contact: Ed Farnell p14 7-9 VIR Historic 15th Wild Hare Run 6-9 Charlotte Spring AutoFair 8 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10am-1:00PM 22 The Gathering, Dobson, NC - Shelton Winery Club, contact Sponsors George/Marilyn Hege p15 29 Broad River Classic, Shelby, NC contact Treasure Teague p16
Transcript of March 2017 Healey Happenings
March 2017
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www.carolinasahc.com Healey Happenings is the official publication of the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club and is published January through November. General membership, dinner meetings , and tech sessions are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (many arrive around 5:30 however)
Directions on page 2.
Membership in the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club is open to all
owners of Austin and Jensen Healeys and to all others who have
an interest in the car or the purpose of the club.
Ownership of a Healey is not required for
membership, nor is driving a Healey
required to participate in events.
H e a l e y H a p p e n i n g s
Contents: President’s Message--------3 Meeting Minutes ————— 4 Event Calendar----------- 5-6 Birthdays ------------------ 7 Healey Mart -------------- 8 Club Regalia ——————— 9 Tech Tips————————10-12 Past & Future Events ——13-19
Coming Events:
Club Members On Tour at the Automotive Art Deco Exhibit in Raleigh NC
March 20 Club Meeting Light Rail Family Restaurant, 25 Spring Tune Up-Elite Vehicle Restoration p13 April 3/30 & 4/1 Tartan Day South- Carolina British
Classic XI Contact: Ed Farnell p14 7-9 VIR Historic 15th Wild Hare Run 6-9 Charlotte Spring AutoFair 8 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10am-1:00PM 22 The Gathering, Dobson, NC - Shelton Winery Club, contact Sponsors George/Marilyn Hege p15 29 Broad River Classic, Shelby, NC contact Treasure Teague p16
March 2017
From The Editor…We have some busy months ahead and you will find info on many of our events in this issue. Please check the calendar as it is updated every month.
We have new regalia items. You will find samples on page 9 and an order form attached to the email. Let’s promote our club and marque by wearing club polos, T’s, hats and jackets as we travel to the many events during 2017!
Hope you enjoy your March newsletter.
Bill Walton,Editor
Carolinas Austin-Healey Club
Carolinas Austin-Healey ClubPresident
Dick Lunney 704-948-1745 [email protected]
1st Vice PresidentDennis Conley
[email protected] 2nd Vice President
Rick [email protected]
Secretary Phyllis Allen 704-843-4384
Fred Dabney 704-366-9808 [email protected]
Delegate Carl Brown [email protected]
Future 50 Rep Will Walton 704-258-6314 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Bill Walton 704-299-7462 [email protected]
Membership Priscilla Dabney 704-366-9808
Alan Teague [email protected]
WebmasterCarl Brown 704-633-3262
[email protected] Care
NewsletterSubmissions to the newsletter can be sent at any time to Bill Walton at [email protected].
Deadline is the 5th of each month with the newsletter going out the week before the monthly meeting.
Classified ‘For Sale’ ads: Advertising British cars for sale are FREE to members. Ads selling Healey parts,or Healey related items are FREE to all. Non-member Cars for Sale are $10.00 per issue. Send
information (photos should be jpg format) to [email protected]
All Commercial Ads: Advertise your business in the Healey Happenings! Annual display ad rates are as follows:
Half Page 5” X 8”: $ 150.00 per year Quarter Page: $ 100.00 per year Business Card: $ 50.00 per year
Monthly Meeting DirectionsLight Rail Family Restaurant, 8045 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC.704-643-2121
South Blvd, between E. Arrowood Rd and SharonRd West. If you are coming via I-485, take Exit 65 toward
Charlotte, or North (away from Pineville).6:30 PM (Arrive in the 5:30 to 6:00 range to eat and socialize with
fellow members)
Club Technical Staff(Call these guys. If they do not know the answer, they know who will.) Sprite John Jones 704-843-5821 [email protected] 100-6 Carl Brown 704-633-3262 [email protected] 100-4 Dick Lunney 704-948-1745 [email protected] 3000 MKI & MKII John Jones 704-843-5821 [email protected] 3000 MKIII Alan Teague 704-867-9809 [email protected] Racing John Jones 704-843-5821 [email protected] Electrical Open Carburetor Carl Brown 704-633-3262 [email protected] Brakes and Suspension Jerry Price 803-548-5727 [email protected] Routine Maintenance John Jones or Jerry Price
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Who Knew?
Who knew being the president was such a busy job and I don’t even have to worry about repealing healthcare, the chaos on the Korean peninsula, or the spies from the previous administration watching me from the trees surrounding my house! The Carolinas Austin-Healey Club is bustling with activity this winter with a change of the club’s logo and the ordering of new regalia, investigating sites for the 2018 Southeastern Classic, and several technical sessions focused on interior insulation and a spring tune-up of our classic Healeys happening next weekend. Add to that the upcoming calendar filled with activities that really take off in April with the Columbia, SC show, The Gathering at Shelton Vineyards and the Shelby show at the end of the month. Clearly, I am not getting paid enough to be the president and will bring this up at the next meeting.
Now Beth and I are starting to make some plans for going to Waco, Texas, in July that has us seriously considering shipping my newly restored 100M to one of the hottest states during one of the hottest months. In addition we have committed to join several other Healey enthusiasts from our club and the southeastern states to attend the 2017 Healey Week festivities in Monterey, California, in September where we will ship our cars out and drive on a ten-day tour to Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Glen Canyon National Parks. I am also involved in organizing an eight- day MGB drive out to San Diego in June. All these trips have the full encouragement and support of my chiropractor who is planning on buying a bigger home on the lake.
But that isn’t the end of our trips. In October we plan to make the drive over to Alabama for this year’s Southeastern Classic hosted by the Atlanta AHC on Lake Guntersville. This will be the second time the event has visited this spectacular location and those who attended the past event can attest how great the lodge and State Park were with wonderful views of the lake, golf course and surrounding mountains. We need to have a good showing to help our club promote our hosting of the 2018 Southeastern, so please check your calendars and join us.
Should we survive all these Healey and MG adventures and survive the pending impeachment movement being generated by my opposition within the membership, we’ll have a wonderful Christmas party in December where I get to pass off the gavel to Dennis Conley who is taking notes and will prove to be a great successor. I love politics and look forward to the next revelation of malfeasance within my administration that I can deny, ignore or spin around.
Happy Healeying,
Dick
March 2017MINUTES – CAHC – FERUARY 20, 2017
The Carolina Austin Healey Club met on Monday, February 20, 2017 with 29 members in attendance. Dick Lunney gave a big thank you for all the members who were present. He then went on to have a motion to accept the minutes from January as printed. They were accepted.
Fred Dabney gave the Treasurer’s report with a balance of $5,728.87. This balance does not include some outstanding checks. Priscilla Dabney told us our membership is at 99. A few members have not renewed as of yet.
Info on the Super Bowl party had 24 members present with Dick Lunney winning one of the pools and Linda Brown winning another. Dick hosted the Tech Session for the “Koolmat” heat mats and gave us a very favorable report and all 19 present enjoyed the session. Bill Walton spoke about the new venues for the Southeastern Classic we will be hosting in 2018. In Charleston we would be at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel. Patriots Point – USS Yorktown. Bill met with the event coordinator and the car show would be in the shadow of the ship. There would also be a water taxi downtown and possibly a cocktail party on the flight deck. The next venue would be Foley Beach, James Island State Park, and Hotel, The Tides. We could do a Low Country Boil or Oyster Roast. Suggestions appreciated. Ashville Crown Plaza is still in the running. The dates we are looking at would be September 20th - 23rd 2018.
Bill then showed us the new Regalia shirts available for the CAHC. He passed around an order sheet. This is for the shirts with our new logo. Golf shirts would be $23, Tee shirts, $8, Hats, $15. He can order any color and size of the logo. More info in the Newsletter.
There will be a Spring Tune-up Tech Session Saturday, March 25th at Elite Vehicle Restorations in Denver at 10:00 a.m. Charlie and Peggy Grobusky are still looking into dates for the trip to the Outer Banks. April brings the Tartan Day South/Carolina British Classic Car Show in Columbia, SC on March 31st - April 1st.
April 22nd “The Gathering” at the Shelton Winery – contact George & Marilyn Hege for info about meeting at Acropolis Diner for a caravan up to the vineyard, leaving at 9 a.m. April 29th The Broad River Classic in Shelby (Arts on the Square”. More information to follow.
50/50 won by Carl Brown
George Hege had some items he was offering to members from his Healey collections.
Meeting Adjourned
Minutes submitted by Phyllis Allen, Secretary
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Event Calendar for 2017-Come out and join in the fun!
March 20 Club Meeting Light Rail Family Restaurant, 8045 South Blvd: Dinner followed by
meeting at 6:30 25 Spring Tune Up-Elite Vehicle Restoration April 3/30 & 4/1 Tartan Day South- Carolina British Classic XI Contact: Ed Farnell at
803.754.6922 Friday departure from Charlotte area: contact Bill Walton, Saturday departure contact:Treasure Teague 7-9 VIR Historic 15th Wild Hare Run 6-9 Charlotte Spring AutoFair AutoFair Link 8 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10am-1:00PM 22 The Gathering, Dobson, NC - Shelton Winery Club, contact Sponsors George/Marilyn Hege at [email protected] Register at http://www.triumphclub.org/Gathering/ 29 Broad River Classic, Shelby, NC Contact: Treasure Teague
May 6 Yadkin Valley (Elkin) Invitational Rally Hosted by our neighbors, The Triad Healey Club
[email protected] 13 18th Annual British Car Show-Wrightsville Beach Park http://www.bmccf.org/car-show/
:Bill Massey/Chuck Reeves 13 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10:00AM to 1:00PM 19-21 Carlisle Import Car Show/Autojumble
27 Great Scot Car Show Furman Univ
June
1-2 – Moss Motorfest – Petersburg, VA – www.MossMotors.com/Motorfest 3-4 VIR HSR Historic vintage race http://virnow.com/events/historic-sportscar-racing/
10 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10:00AM to 1:00PM 10 Blue Ridge BBQ, Music and Classic Car Show-Tryon, NC TBD-Tech Session/trip TBD-Lake Party
July 9-14 AHCA CONCLAVE, Hosted by GCHC, STAHC, & NTAHC (Waco, TX)http://www.ahcaconclave.com/index.html
8 Brits & Brew Charlotte 10:00AM to 1:00PM Brits and Brews Charlotte ,
Event Sponsors, Promote Your Event!
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Event Calendar for 2017-Come out and join in the fun!
August 11-13 21st Annual Mountain Trip-Chuck Reeves-Details out soon (New dates) 9-12 Encounter-Princeton, NJ www.ahstc.org 19 AHCA National Ice Cream Social 26 Classic Boat and Healey Car Show-Trump National Golf Club 10am-3pm Bill Walton
September 11-14, 2nd Annual Outer Banks Trip - Charlie& Peggy Grobusky: Beaufort Inlet Inn
800-554-5466 17 Annual Miller AirPark Fly-In/Cruise-In 10 AM- 4 PM Lake Norman Classic Car Club 23-24 VIR Gold Cup: Sponsors-John & Ann Jone29 & 30 Autumn in the Mountains BCCWC Hendersonville, NC http://
www.autumninthemountains.org/
October 7 “Britfest at The Market Common” annual car show, Myrtle Beach SC. http://grandstrandbritishcarclub.com/12-15 SEC XXXI Lake Guntersville, AL -Atlanta AHC See page 15 21 (Tentative date) Wolly Worm Tour-Hosted by our neighbors, The Triad Healey Club-
November 4-5 Hilton Head, SC - Concours d'Elegance-Stuart Shepherd
December 3 Club Christmas Party-Ted and Glenda
2018 - Save The Date Sept/Oct TBD, SEC XXXII LocationTBD: Host-Carolinas AHC
Event Sponsors, Promote Your Event: Please send an article to the newsletter editor prior to the event with details (times, meeting place, directions), and a
post event article with high res pictures. Thanks for being a sponsor!
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CAHC Members!
New member? Or not sure if I have your birthday? Send me an email at
March 17- Paddy 20-Linda Brown 22-Ted Sjolander 22- Lisa Bond
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Carolinas AHC Healey Mart
Cars WantedJaguar, Xk-XKE,MG T series, MGA Triumph TR-2 3-4-250, Mercedes
19O,220,230, 250, 280SL, Porsche 356,911,914, Austin Healey, Riley,
Alfa-Romeo, Singer, Mustang 1964-1967 Model T, A . Also other interesting European and American
made cars. Steves British Connection
630-553-9023 email [email protected] Actively buying cars for over 17 years, any condition, fast payment and pickup.
Generous finder's fees. www.stevesbritishconnection.com
John E. Jones9913 Heritage Oaks Lane
Waxhaw, NC 28173Shop: (704) 843-1074 Cell: (704) 351-0933
e-mail: [email protected]
Na’Da DawgRacing
Offering service and repair on LBC's, Austin-Healeys, MGs, and Triumphs.
(BTW, “LBC” stands for Little British Cars)
I have a new British made late BJ-8 frame,all four aluminum wings (fendas to yous guys), both shrouds,. I also have the proper reamer for Healey and MGB king pins, plus many used parts.
1969 Morris Minor Traveler (Woody)
Right hand drive. Rebuilt 1098cc engine very reliable and quick starting. Converted to alternator.
4-speed transmission and clutch in great shape. Doesn’t overheat. Lots of documentation on work
that was done in England. Front Suspension bushings, boots, wheel bearings, wheel cylinders,
and all brake flex lines recently replaced. Just did a tune up. Recent varnish on wood. Great tires.
Original blue interior. Repainted in popular, original blue color. Runs 65 all day long! Great driver! Call
George Hege: 704-907-1740
Healey For Sale? Do you have a Healey that you are considering selling? Let’s keep it in the Carolinas Club. I
occasionally get inquiries from club members and prospective club members who would like to buy a
Healey. Send me an email to discuss advertising and
selling your car in our club newsletter. Bill Walton, Editor
Tech SessionClub RegaliaCarolinas AHC-New Club Logo
At our last club meeting we made a pitch to the members to invest in and wear more club regalia to help promote our Carolinas Healey Club as we travel to different British car and Healey events. We agreed on the new club logo and presented some samples. The response from club members was overwhelming! Members have already purchased 23 polos and T’s!
Many of you were not able to make the meeting so please email me your polo and T’s request. Hats, jackets, window stickers and other club regalia items with the new logo will be
released soon. Both men and women sizes are available in many colors. For now, all items will be at our cost. A separate order form is attached, or just email me with your order.
Polos are 6.5 oz, 100% combed ring-spun cotton preshrunk double pique knit, side seamed with side vents. Even thought they are preshrunk, I think they run a little smaller than
normal, so order your size accordingly. We are offering many colors in two styles: one with our club logo at only $23(by far the favorite), and on the right, with just the Healey wings
for only $20. Both have a British flag on the right sleeve.
$23.00 $20.00
T Shirts are also 100% cotton and come the Austin-Healey Wing on the front and our club logo on the back. T’s are $8.00
$8.00
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Tech SessionCarolinas AHC Tech Tip Please Contribute
Volunteers needed for short Tech articles for the April and May newsletters. Please submit your articles to me at [email protected] by 4/12 for the April
newsletter and by 5/10 for the March newsletter. I will be glad to come to your garage to take pictures for your article.
Thanks, Bill Walton
Miscellaneous Tech tips
John Twist recommends using right Stuff” when replacing your valve cover gasket. Apply on the
valve cover side of the gasket. I suggest letting it cure for a few hours after placing the gasket on the valve cover. Use just oil between the gasket and
head. It worked great for me after I adjusted my
valves.
Brighten Your Nite Jack Porter offered a suggestion to me to improve the lights on my Healey. I installed
Wagner Halogens H6024’s. It made
a huge improvement to driving at nite.
Purchased from Advance Auto.
Finger Magnet Ever lose a small bolt,
screw, washer or nut while working on your LBC? Of
course you have! Jack Taylor recommends
“Magnetic Finger”. I have been using one for a few years and can attest to its usefulness. Going to order another one for a finger on
the other hand!
Electrical Problems? Reduce the risk of electrical problems by
making it a point to apply “Di-Electric Grease” to the connections every time you
check or replace electrical components. I
was chasing down an electrical problem last
week and was amazed at how many connections had crud/rust in them. Jerry Price suggest to not forget to apply to all
of the connections behind the grill. He uses
Di-Electric on key components as part of his long trip preparation.
Carolinas AHC Tech Session March 5, 2017
Dick Lunney had the well known British car mechanic, John Twist from Michigan conduct a very informative 6 hour course
on tuning a British car.
John reviewing the firing sequence prior to offering a few shortcuts to adjusting
the valves.
WISDOM “It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself, your passenger, and all others on the road.” John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)
Link to many of John’s Tech tips here: Tech Tips
Your Tech Article Here!
Come on guys, share some of your knowledge.
A Few Questionable “Do It Yourself ” Tech Tips from Ed Farnell & Jerry Price
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SPRING TUNE UP MARCH 25TH AT 10:00 AM
Spring Tune-up Session Spring has sprung several times this year and now we are ready for the chilly weather to be over...for good. What better way to usher in Spring that a Austin-Healey inspection session at Elite Vehicle Restoration in Denver near Lake Norman. Seth and his crew have cleaned the shop and have the lift ready to place your Healey on to check out the running gear before we head off to all the shows on our April calendar. We’ll gather at the shop located at 914 Dove Court, just off US Route 16 Business at 10:00 AM and they’ll fire up the grill with hamburgers and hot dogs around noon. The weather forecast looks great, so fire up the Healey and head to EVR for a great morning under our cars. For more information, contact Dick Lunney at 704-578-4616. Dick Lunney
Carolina British Classics XXXIMarch 31 & April 1
2017 CAROLINA BRITISH CLASSICS – XI The Speedway is a historic “vintage” track from the early days of NASCAR racing.
This year we will again be merging our event with the popular Tartan Day South Festival. There will be lots of interesting and entertaining diversions throughout the
day and a variety of merchandise and food vendors. Registration form must be completed and properly signed by driver and passengers.
Parking for show from 8:30 am to 11 am April 1, 2017 A portion of the proceeds to benefit this year’s charity:
Harvest Hope Food Bank SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 31st 2:30 Ramble of the Tartans
6:00 Reception Wingate Hotel 7:30 Convoy to Celtic Concert Tartan Day South
Saturday, April 1st 8:30 Show Registration Opens
9:00 Silent Auction Opens 11:00 Show registration Closes, “Elevenses” Morning Tea Begins, Ballots Placed in Cars
1:00 Balloting closes, Silent Auction Closes 2:30 Awards Ceremony
($30 pre-registered & postmarked by March 17, 2017; $35 after March 17th, 2017) Pre-registration also entitles you to the British Car Club Midland Centre Reception, Elevenses, and Tartan Day South festivities taking place at the Columbia Speedway
Friday night, March 31st.
Download Our Application Please download our application, fill it out and mail it to us with your check.
Carolina Healey Cub Members: We will have two groups going down to Columbia. One group, coordinated by Bill Walton will depart Friday to participate in the “Ramble of the
Tartans” tour and concert(staying at the Wingate Hotel) and another group lead by Treasure Teague will depart Saturday morning. Contact either Bill or Treasure for
details.
Tech SessionThe GatheringApril 22 2017
Questions: Contact Sponsors George/Marilyn Hege at [email protected]
Join us for a beautiful spring event on the Square in Uptown Shelby, North Carolina, for our 7th Annual Broad River European Classic, a show of vintage and classic European/British automobiles and motorcycles. This event coincides with Arts on the Square. There will be a variety of activities for all members of the family to enjoy!
It will be an opportunity to share and show your classic. All European and British automotive marques as well as motorcycles are welcome. A donation from the proceeds will be made to local charities of the Club's choice.
Awards will be based on popular voting by entrants. BREMC reserves the right to combine classes in the event of low class numbers. Three special awards will be presented for “Best of Show,” the “Mayor's Choice" and "Best Paint.”
2017 Broad River European
ClassicOn the Court Square in Shelby, North Carolina
Saturday, April 29, 2017 Registration 9-11 a.m.
Broad River European Motor Club
Hosts
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Visit our website at www.broadriveremc.com
Broad River ClassicApril 29, 2017
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Dragonfly Wine Market will be serving
mimosas starting at 9:00 a.m. The Lily
Bean Coffee House will offer coffee
specials to entrants. These businesses are
located directly in the show area.
Registration will be open from 9 a.m.
until 11 a.m. Voting will be until 1:00,
with awards presented ASAP, no later than
3:00 p.m. 50/50 tickets will be available,
as well as raffle tickets for assorted baskets.
Join Us On the Square, Shelby, N.C.
Organized in 2008, the BREMC meets each month on the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Deer Brook Golf Course and Restaurant for fun, fellow-ship and a program.
RELEASE AND WAIVER: I am aware of the hazards inherent with motor vehicle events and specifically release and indemnify the organizers and the town of Shelby and its management collectively and separately, from any liability for personal injury or property damage incurred by me or my guests, while participating in this event.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.
Signed______________________________________________ Date__________
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CLASSES FOR BROAD RIVER EUROPEAN CLASSICThe number of award places are based on the number of entrants on the day of the show. Minimums: 3 entrants for a 1st place, 4 for places 1 and 2, 5 or more for places 1, 2 and 3. Classes with fewer than 3 entrants will be placed in the “Other” category.
Classes and subclasses are:
REGISTRATION FORM
Become a new member of BREMC for the special show rate of $15.
Name _________________________________________________ Phone _________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________
Club Affiliation _________________________________________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________________________
Car / Bike 1: Make________________________ Model ______________ Year ______ Trailer ___
Car / Bike 3: Make________________________ Model ______________ Year ______ Trailer ___
EVENT COST NUMBER TOTAL COST(Early Bird Registration before April 22, postmarked by April 22) = $ _________
(After April 22 or day of show) = $ _________
Each additional car / bike $15 X # _____ = $ _________
Membership in BREMC (show special for new members – $15) = $ _________
(Make check payable to BREMC or you can register/pay via Total $ _________ PayPal at www.broadriveremc.com)
Registration Link
Tech SessionSouthern Outer Banks TripSeptember 11-14 2017
Return to 2017 Southern Outer Banks Tour
Please join us for the second annual Southern Outer Banks tour. The dates are September 11 (Monday) through September 14 (Thursday). We have blocked 15 waterfront rooms at the Inlet Inn. Healey members can go ahead and reserve their rooms. The contact number is 1-800-554-5466. We need a minimum of 10 rooms reserved to get the rate of $144/night.
The plan is to travel Monday to Beaufort and then, return home on Thursday. Charlie and Peggy will be communicating more details regarding this tour in the next few months. They'll be hosting another oyster roast at their condo on Bogue Sound. However, they're planning some surprises for you! Please join us for a great time with friends and terrific cars!
Charlie and Peggy Grobusky
Southeastern Classic XXXIOct 12-15, 2017
Southeastern Classic XXXI October 12 - 15, 2017
Lake Guntersville, Alabama SAVE THE DATE!
The Atlanta Chapter of the Austin Healey Club of America is proud to announce that the 2017 Southeastern Classic will return to Lake Guntersville State Park in Northeast Alabama.
Save the Date! October 12-15 2017! You don’t want to miss this one. It will be a great time to spend with old and new friends experiencing wonderful fall temperatures, brilliant colors and magnificent sunsets at the Lake Guntersville Resort Lodge located high above the banks of the Tennessee River.
There will be a full schedule of Healey activities including road rally, car show, funkhana, tech sessions, regalia, arts and crafts, awards banquet and of course some Friday night fun and laughter. It’s just going to be a “Heehaw” kind of weekend! Be sure to pack your overalls and straw hat. If that’s not enough there will be free time to relax with friends, go antiquing in town, visit local vineyards, explore hiking trails, go caving, golfing or just drive your Austin Healey on the numerous country back roads. Many area attractions are also nearby such as the Huntsville Space Center.
The car show will be held on Saturday morning along the shores of beautiful Lake Guntersville.
Lake Guntersville State Park overlooks the majestic 69,000-acre Guntersville Reservoir, and ranges over more than 6,000 acres of natural woodlands. The park has an 18-hole championship golf course, a beach complex, fishing center, hiking trails and nature programs. The resort lodge and chalets are located on the pinnacle of Taylor Mountain for spectacular vistas. Visit their website for more details. www.alapark.com/lake-guntersville-state-park.
Be sure to mark your calendars and make your plans to attend. Registration forms will be available this summer by accessing the Atlanta Club's website at www.atlantahealeys.org. For additional information contact John Bowen, Event Chair. Phone 404-808-0401. Email [email protected]
Carolinas Healey Club Members Visit Art Deco Car Exhibit in Raleigh
Photos by Ted Sjonalder & Glenda Kale
