A professional photographer friend of mine recently arranged a photo shoot of a range of classic sports cars at Aldinga Aerodrome. Mine was the only Triumph. The plane in the background id a replica of a Waco biplane. A possible candidate photo for the next calendar?!

Colin White

I spent 8 years bringing my Stag up to virtual ex-factory specification. This involved the rectifying of the myriad of ‘bodges’ that had accumulated in the 30 years prior to my ownership, and replacement of parts worn out due to age.

I set out for the 2014 rally in Perth on the 16^th October having plenty of time to get there. After all, 1000km per day is very achievable in a Grand Tourer such as the Stag.

I had only travelled as far as Port Germain when an idiot crossed my path.

I found out later that a requirement for passengers in the rescue helicopter is that you be completely naked and travel in a sort of body bag. The only clothes that are not cut off, and therefore ruined, are shoes.

I woke up in hospital, and as I was not TOO badly damaged, I thought my Stag would be repairable.

NOPE!!

The only panel not buckled is the boot lid. Although the rear bumper and rear lights are also undamaged. Six months later and I have still not recovered enough to drive any car.

The idiot who caused the crash was prosecuted by police.  She was charged with aggravated driving without due care and pleaded guilty.  She was sentenced to 10 weeks in custody, but this was suspended upon entering an 18 month good behaviour bond. She was disqualified from driving for 15 months.

Stephen Wade

Saturday July 4^th 2015

Sporting Car Club

King William Road Unley

6.30 pm for 7.00 pm

Cost: $37.50 per member for a 3 course meal.

Meal consists of

Soup

Choice of Roast meats –Beef, Pork, Turkey

Roast Vegetables

Desert – Fruit Platter, Apple Crumble or Pecan Pie

Some complimentary wines will be on the tables.

Tea/coffee

Evening will consist of cars on stage, guest speakers and friends from the past to reminisce about the last 50 years of the TSOA.

Money to be paid by the June meeting which will be the cut off date due to catering confirmation. Money can be EFT to the Club – Account name Triumph Sports Owners Association

BSB: 065 006

Account Number 00902024

Reference 50^th and Surname

(We will not be able to offer any refunds after this date.)

Enquiries: Bill 0409849314

Our Annual Breakfast Run on Sunday 19^th April was at Birdwood Motor Museum – although only 13 cars attended, and three couples cooked Breakfast, (my BBQ won as Bob’s needed help to fire up!) and what a great time was had by all.  The Museum offers a fantastic display of cars, trucks, busses, motor bikes etc that is second to none. I am sure we will want to return again.

Our Annual Weekender starting on the 15^th May is now well booked – plans are well advanced and I am sure we will all have a wonderful time as we always do.

June offers another Club run on the 21^st to be set by Bob and Lorraine Cini followed by the 50^th Anniversary Dinner on July 4^th. I am sure this will be a tremendous event and look forward to your support. Please contact me with any suggestions of past members whom we should also be inviting. See flyer this Trak for information.

Till we meet again

Bill Berlemon

There were four Triumphs competing in the Regularity event at Mallala on 12th April – Neil Martin and our own el Presidente Duane Kaak in their TR7V8’s along with Geoff Burdon in his TR7 and Dennis McDeed (non-member) in a Mk II Saloon (fitted with a Leyland V8 engine).

All had fun, and the Triumph “wedges” looked and sounded great!

Roger

Its our 50th year so lets make it a good one. We have been officially accepted today by the Holdfast Bay council . . . well, at least I put my name on the line and signed off on the document.

This year we will be at Wigley Reserve Glenelg and display set up starts at 8.30 until official close at 3.30. I will be asking around for helpers once again but this year the trophy winners will not be announced until the report goes out that week. It will give us a bit more time and allow the judges to reflect and not be as rushed, we want this year to be as relaxed as possible. I hope to have our club inspectors there also so those that need their cars inspected for historic registration can have that done too. This years event is prior to the Nationals so we should all be polished ready for the trip.

So set the date Sunday the 25th October and have those Triumphs ready for what we expect to be a great day for the club and also a great close to the year with the Classic Adelaide the week before and the Nationals the week after. A bit of rest and then our annual club dinner, where those that were lucky enough will have their trophy presented.

For now happy Easter everyone and see you on the next run.

Best Regards, Ian Rigby

If you would like to star on the front page of the TSOA website, load up your photo and put in a story . . . it is not that hard.

Roger

Jon added several photos into the website that you may enjoy . . . for more photos, have a look at the Media tab in the Dashboard selection after you have logged in – you will find this at the top left hand of the screen.

“Nigel” – Mk1 2500 PI running in Targa Adelaide 2012. Aldgate Valley Road, Mylor.
Driver – Jon Williams. Navigator – Ken Bryant.

“Nigel” – Mk1 2500PI running in Targa Adelaide 2012 – The Basket Range Stage on Day 4.
Driver – Jon Williams. Navigator – Ken Bryant.

Jon Williams’ TR6 rises over Wickams Hill in Classic Adelaide 2003. 5 Minutes after this image was shot – the rally was over………

Classic Adelaide 2003 – TR6

David Coulthard

Meet for March 15th run usual car park at Burnside at 10am run through the hills South and finally ending up at Oxenberry  farm. Being in the mix of one of Adelaide premier wine regions take the time after the break to visit some or take in the main street for a casual walk.

Ian Rigby

Dear Motorsport Enthusiast,
The TAFESA Automotive Program at Regency Campus is please to present a course for people who wish to attend their first track day or sprint and would like a better understanding of vehicle set-up and preparation for the event.
The Basic Vehicle Track Day Preparation Course will provide students with a basic knowledge of:

• Both Vehicle and competitor preparation
• Required licenses for events
• Driver etiquette
• Basic track flag meaning
• Basic vehicle mechanical checks
• Safety equipment, clothing and fire equipment
• Tyre types, using pyrometers to read tyres
• Basic wheel alignment set up
• Basic corner weighting
• Brakes and brake fluid
• Basic suspension understanding and set up
• Basic dyno checks of air fuel ratio

This course will be presented with both Theory and Practical Sessions using the new TAFESA Automotive facilities at Regency Park

The course is six weeks in duration and will run in the evening between 6.00pm – 9.00pm.

The course will commence in early March.

For more information please refer to the attached Flyer or refer to the TAFESA Website:
TAFESA Website

For enrolment information contact:

Leigh White 08 83484422

For course information contact:

Jamie Campbell 08 8348 3912