It was fantastic to be able to visit the nationals for the show and shine event at Auburn.  Wow there are really lovely Triumph’s out there, and I trust everyone had a great week.  Congratulations to Sue Gibson who did a fantastic job of the rally guide…wow so much information…no one should have been lost or needed anything as it was all in the book!

In regards to supper at the monthly meetings – firstly it has been noted this year that not everyone pays their $2.00 entry…even if there are two of you coming you should both pay $2.00 (after all everyone eats supper, and we haven’t put the cost up since we started having supper!) so funds can get quite tight paying everyone for their expenses!

Secondly we have also noted that the sweet food is not being eaten, so we ae wondering if we need it all?  Please advise me so we can adjust the requirements for 2017….if you want to have a say let me know…we will make the decision following the November meeting!

Don’t forget to book into the Christmas Dinner – it is always a great night.

Margie Berlemon AM

Day of Triumph.
Another year is almost over and after a few nervous weeks leading up to “The Day of Triumph” we were able to successfully hold the event on the planned day. As you can imagine this is not one of those events that can be moved around as easily as the month by month runs, due to hire the facility and also have everyone wash and polish their cars to the standard needed.
With only 39 cars on the day it was a bit down on predicted numbers and I guess this was partly due to the unpredictable weather and the fact that there were a few cars racing around the track at Bathurst. Sorry neither was in my plan but I’m sure some of you made it back to watch the ending and an interesting one it was.
The week’s leading to this weekend saw torrential rain, flooding and agents pulling out on us. Not to be deterred by this I held several talks with the council regarding a change of vendor support and also the condition of the grounds. For some reason, this year they were a bit more difficult to deal with.
This last week’s task was watching the weather, just in case we needed to do a plan B at the last minute. Thankfully we had a few good days drying everything out, however it changed again on us and was a bit blowy in the morning and threatened showering us during the course of the day. By the time the rain did come we were all packed up and gone.

A big Thank you must also go to the following people.
Sue Gibson and Marg Berlemon, the ladies on the gate:
Aaron Ellery and Bill Berlemon for their on ground support.
Our very supportive inspector: Colin White
And to the inspection team: Roger lange, Richard Sutherland, Dean Bogisch, Neil Martin, Steve Moule, Alex Smithson, Brian Argent, Peter Davidge, Alan Gold.
I would also like to thank those that asked if I need any help during the day; it’s always this support that we rely on.
Without your help the day would not have been the same so thanks again.
With the scrutinizing all done and with the wonderful assistance of our score keepers Rory Gibson and Mike Temby,
we have the list of winners.

Outright winners:
First place: Richard Sutherland: TR4a

Second place: John Tuohy: TR5

Third place: Chuck Falzon: TR3a

Concour: Not all categories were supported.
TR 2, 3 3a / 3b: Chuck Falzon with his green TR3a
TR4 / 5: Richard Sutherland with his TR4a
TR6: Ian Burnett
Spitfire / GT6: First Place: Volker Stroeher Spitfire Mk3
Second Place: Neil Haywood. GT6
Third Place: Graham Jones. GT6
Stag: Andy Hill
TR 7 / 8 Peter Davidge
Saloon: John Tuohy
Pre 54: Chuck Falzon
Pride of Ownership: Not all categories were supported.
TR6: Alex Smithson
TR7 / 8: Dean Bogisch
Spitfire: Mark Halloran
Stag: Mike Temby
Saloon: Duane kaak
Dolomite: Bob Cini
Competition: Duane kaak

Michelotty Trophy: Richard Sutherland
Register Trophy: Chuck Falzon
Harris Mann Trophy: Peter Davidge

Below the The winners circle (Those that I was able to catch so sorry if i missed you.)

After everything was squared away and just as the last cars were pulling out, I had 2 people approach me regarding their times with Triumphs.
Len Burton kindly donated books to add to our library and Richard Dew talked about badging for Stags. He gave us a point of contact that apparently has moulds to produce these if you are in the need for them the contact is early.morning@bigpond.com
So that’s it for 2016. I hope that everyone got the best out of the day that we could hope for and we would like to see more out next year.
As announced on the day, I’m already looking at alternatives for next year with more lessons gained form this year.
PS: For those that have won trophies these will be presented at this year’s end of year dinner. The info can be found on the web or in Trak.
Hope to see you there.
Best regards
Ian Rigby

Just a quick note to let everyone know that after discussion with the council and our president that the display day has been given the green light. I was concerned with all the rain that they would prevent the cars entering the field but after my checks done on the weekend and the council green keepers today, that there are no issues that we can see that would prevent the event.
see you all on Sunday with those Triumphs and remember that we have inspections available on the day.
Regards
Ian Rigby

ALL TRIUMPH RALLY

SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER

Meet Coles Blackwood Carpark

8.45am for 9.00am departure

To be eligible to win the trophy you must be driving a TRIUMPH

Club sponsored BBQ lunch at destination

Bring Clipboard & Pen; Chairs; Table; Drinks

Details Alex 0412 823 789

 SEPT

Sun 18th                  Club Run – Lunch Run meet Burnside Townhall 10.00am

Tues 20^th                General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 25^th                       Bay to Birdwood Parade – Dequetteville Terrace Adelaide from 9.00am

OCT

Sun 9^th                    Day of Triumph – Wigley Reserve Glenelg from 9.00am

Tues 18^th                     General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Fri 21^st-Fri 28th      National Meeting – Clare Valley SA

Sun 23^rd                  MSCA Super Sprint

NOV

Wed 9^th                        Mid Week Run – meet Carpark Cnr Devereux & Greenhill Rds 10.00am

Tues 15^th                 General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 20^th                  Annual Observation Run – meet Coles Blackwood Carpark 8.45am for 9.00am start

Tues 22^nd                Informal Lunch Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

DEC

Sat 10^th                   Christmas Dinner – Royal Adelaide Golf Club 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Wed 28^th                After Christmas Run – meet Victoria Hotel Top of Taps 10.00am

Neil under Brakes impressive.

Another great day at the track.

Roger has more than a golden touch with Triumphs.
Lots of noise, spills and apart from the wind great weather. Come and join us on the Nationals in October and you will see lots more and other Triumphs from around Australia.
Regards
Ian

It’s on again!  The TSOA annual DAY OF TRIUMPH.

This year’s event will once again be at Wigley Reserve GLENELG on SUNDAY 9th of October

Cars need to be in place early preferably by 9.30am and can’t be removed until the end of the event for safety reasons. Gates open around 8.30 am Judging will start at 10am. Miss the start and you miss being judged.

Last year was a great success and the majority of entrants expressed that they would like to return to Glenelg so the day has been set.
Entry is via the roundabout at the end of Anzac Highway.

The rules and scoring are the same as prior years and it will be the point score that wins you the trophy. The car needs to support the class and score ranking it has been entered into.

I will need a lot of help from several people that have an eye for detail on the day, especially Concours. Over the years there have been willing helpers and without their help it would be a difficult task so thank you and I look forward to the continued support.

In the event of a tie, for any category, I will ask several of the more knowledgeable in the group to cast their eye over the cars to come up with the ultimate winner. The decision will be based on an agreed approach that would be generally around overall presentation and as close to original as possible for Concours.

Good news at the August meeting for those that could not attend! The Club Inspectors for Historic Registration WILL be there on the day so bring your log book and documentation – as per last year there will be an identifier on your screen for them to look for. Please make yourself available when they get to your car.

Unfortunately “The Coffee Run” have pulled out at the last minute as he did not want to renew his license for the area. Luckily the vendor from last year “Coffee and Creams” contacted me again recently after seeing the advert on the council page but i had already accepted The coffee run. I had tried to alternate to a different supplier this year for a different range of food but sadly this has not worked for us. On Short notice I’m happy to report that Coffee and Creams will be renewing his license and he was able to help again. So we have coffee and the similar range of food from last years event. Lets hope that the weather is kind to us and we have another good year. Im working on a different solution for next year so lets see how THAT GOES.

Please join me on the day.
Ian Rigby: 0417085083

For those who have attended National Meetings and would have met Graham Crane it is with sadness that we impart the news that Graham passed away earlier in June.  Graham had been ill for a number of months and was sadly not responding to his third round of Chemotherapy.   Graham was a very active member of the NSW Club.   We send our condolences to Lucy and the family.

The mid week run in June was well attended despite the atrocious weather.   No-one brought their Triumph but everyone enjoyed the get together for coffee at the Bakehouse on Magill and lunch at The Old Spot.  This run was organised by David & Yvonne Armstrong and our thanks go to them for their time and effort put into the organisation.

There will be another mid week run on Wednesday 10th August being organised by Lyle Taylor details in the magazine.

Twenty people plus enjoyed the pasta night at the Marche Club on 24th June.   Thanks to Bill & Margie for organising the event.

Sixteen people came on the run to Bracegirdles in McLaren Vale for coffee & cake.   The run started off in the rain but the sun soon came out and it turned into a reasonable day albeit quite cold.   Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate/coffee and cake/muffins/waffles and even wedges (I wonder who)!    Being just a morning run people could have been home before lunch time which, on a winter’s day, is good.   Thank you to all those who came along.

The next Sunday run is on 24th July and being organised by Mike & Trina Temby see details in magazine.

Cheers

Peg-Sue

JULY

Tues 19th                General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 24th                 Club Run – meet Victoria Hotel Top of Taps 10.00am for 10.30am departure

AUGUST

Wed 10^th                     Mid Week Run – meet Feathers Pavillion (was Place Next Door) 11.00am for 11.30am departure

Tues 16^th                AGM – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 21^st                  Club Run –  meet Victoria Hotel Top of Taps 10.00am for 10.15am departure

Tues 23^rd                Informal Lunch – Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

Sun 28^th                  MSCA Super Sprint

 SEPT

Sun 18^th                  Club Run – Lunch Run meet Burnside Townhall 10.00am

Tues 20^th               General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

OCT

Sun 9^th                   Day of Triumph – Wigley Reserve Glenelg from 9.00am

Tues 18^th                    General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Fri 21^st-Fri 28^th    National Meeting – Clare Valley SA

Sun 23^rd                MSCA Super Sprint

NOV

Tues 15^th               General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 20^th                Annual Observation Run – details TBA

Tues 22^nd              Informal Lunch Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

DEC

Sat 10^th                  Christmas Dinner – Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Wed 28^th               After Christmas Run – details TBA

Girl Torque

Wow the winter months are here, and for many of is it means it’s soup weather.  I have had lots of fun making soup from pumpkin, to vegetable to minestrone. Today I am making chicken and vegetable to see how the family enjoys the change.

Thanks to everyone who came to the Pasta Night on June 24^th. We had a great time, the food was good, and the entertainment was ok.  See you all next year!

Peggy is gearing up for the Orange Tree Quilters, Quilt exhibition on the first weekend of July – I know many of us will be supporting her, and from all of Peg, we hope the weekend goes well.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the club with the suppers –  I know everyone enjoys the social interaction at the end of the meeting…however there are still of couple of vacancies, so if you can help out, please let either Sue Gibson or myself know.

Try to keep warm, and I look forward to catching you all soon.

Regards

Margie Berlemon AM