Reminder. Classic sports car cruise this Saturday 4pm for a 4:30 start from the western side car park of the Brighton railway station. An approximately one hour cruise along the Adelaide shore line. Route sheets will be available at the departure point. Finish at North haven where there will be a presentation for the most appealing car and the car with the best Patina.
Having entered the Lycoming Indy in the historic section of a big league race meeting at The Bend this weekend. We of course tested the monster out prior to the big day. Despite many hours of trying, we were unable to get the Lycoming engine to run. From having the exhausts glow red hot after mere seconds of starting to no spark at all. Friends at Parafield tested the magnetos which were both caput. Two more found tested and eagerly fitted only to have yet another failure. having fitted magneto no 3 the engine finally burst into life sounding better than ever. Our joy was short lived when we found the just replaced transmission input coupling had sheared off. A call to the event promoters enabled us to swap cars and enter the Irukandji in instead. We were unable to attend Friday practice session so our first run was in the heat of super sprint combat on Saturday morning where I had a good dice with an amazingly quick Lola sports car which was 1 second faster than the Irukandji. Round 2 saw the two of us locked in combat at the head of the field were the Irukandji proved just quick enough to pass the Lola and post a tine 1 second faster. The spectators seemed to really appreciate the spectacle. Sunday was different, rivers af water flowing through the pits, the whole place was awash races were being canceled or delayed, eventually they let us on the track in just a mild cloudburst. Within 2 laps I was saturated. on the edge of one corner there was water so deep it was literally like having a bucket of water thrown over the dash panel. Motor sport is very character building.
Following the successful cruise of February last, this run will be a rerun of that event. Gathering in the western side car park of the Brighton railway station car park at 4 pm for a 4:30 departure. The rout will follow the Adelaide cost as much as possible. There will be a short regrouping on Military road adjacent to the west beach caravan park and playground. The run will finish at North Haven café and restaurant centre on Lady Gowerie Drive. The run should take approximately one hour. Not that much time and not that much petrol. Route instruction sheets will be available at the starting point. There will be a short presentation at the conclusion of the drive. Any questions please contact Pat Miller on 0421289706 or email nanmiller@adam.com.au
I am in desperate need of flag marshals for our next super sprint, coming up on September 25th at The Bend East circuit. Could you please ask your members for assistance at this event, and get back to me ASAP. Thank you. Your help with this matter is appreciated.
Regards
Michelle Edwards
MSCA Secretary
All flag marshals will receive a free lunch and get to have a parade lap around the Bend east circuit and that is something to experience. If you can help please notify Michele or Pat Miller nanmiller@adam.com.au or 0421289706.
It seems the clubs rostered have been unable to supply sufficient flag marshals for the Super Sprint meeting at Mallala this Sunday Aug 14. If there are any Sprite Club members who would like to help out here could you please let either Pat Miller email nanmiller@adam.com.au or ph 0421289706 or directly notify Michele at the MSCA. email MSCA Secretary sec@mscasa.com. Volunteers would need to be on site 9 am, competition generally finishes by 4 pm. Lunch is provided. Should there be any questions feel free to phone Pat on the above number.
I have some great news to share with you. After several months of uncertainty I can confirm that the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic event will go ahead in 2023.
The McLaren Vale Business & Tourism Association, along with most of you, did not want to see the demise of this iconic event so took the initiative to “go public” in the search of some enthusiastic people to take over the running of the event in 2023 and beyond.
The good news is several enthusiastic locals, and service clubs, have come forward and will take over the co-ordination of this event. I will work alongside the new committee for the coming event.
Please put Sunday 23rd April 2023 in your diary now and the new committee will keep you updated on all the details.
PLEASE DO NOT try to register your entry until you are notified. There are several updates to be made to the website and a new method of registration and payment will be implemented. Until these changes are in place entries cannot not be accepted.
4th July – General Meeting – 8.00pm – Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road
Yep, the winter wine and cheese meeting is back! Supplied by the Sprite Club!
We’ve got the added extra of a chat with Special Guests Ian and Wendy Gibbs from the NSW Sprite Club of Australia.
Ian and Wendy are currently on “A Spritely Adventure”, circumnavigating our wide brown land in their 1964 Austin Healey Sprite (Esme) towing a specially built camping trailer (Shirley).
Join us for a great night and tick off one of the three events you need to attend for conditional registration at the same time!
The weather was nowhere near as diabolical as the weather man had predicted. Gathering in shopping centres idea was not a good one it seemed most of Adelaide was crammed into every available parking spot. Locating sprite club members in the melee was a needle in the hay stack situation. The group from Firle did manage to form a trio but the rest of us found our way to Marque Restorations individually. Very few people get to have afternoon teas in the presence of such automotive exotica. After the 30 odd attendees had had their fill of mostly lemon and sugar filled pancakes Gerard started the gloriously smooth sounding Ferrari, gave the C type Jag a bit of a burst, then a TR4 was started providing a hint of why it is off to a specialist engine tuner in the near future. A tour of the factory revealed a plethora of interesting cars to inspect. Informal groups were gathered around various cars where a good deal of useful information was passed on. Well done to the people who braved the weather and bought along their Sprites and other sports cars. A big thank you to Gerard and his staff for the use of the premises and the automotive entertainment. Thanks to everyone who helped with the catering. Thanks to Gordon for the bag of lemons.
Starting at various sites around the city – north, south, east and west we will all end up at Marque Restorations, Goodall Avenue, Kilkenny for a Pancake afternoon tea and tour of the facilities and workshop.
The meeting venues are listed below – Meet at 1.00pm for a 1.30pmdeparture
1. K Mart Car Park, Glynburn Road, Firle – North Eastern corner.
2. Marion Shopping Centre, Diagonal Road, Marion – Just north of Diagonal Road exit.
3. Tea Tree Plaza next to MacDonalds.
4. Semaphore Foreshore Car Park – North of Noonies Kiosk – enter via roundabout.
If you are the only car at a departure point at departure time do not wait to leave for Marque Restorations at the prescribed time – or you can head straight to the finish venue.
The Sprite Club will be providing pancakes with toppings, lemon, jams, etc.
Please bring your own upmarket drinks, cups, and chairs. The urn will be on tea and coffee available.
Don’t want to get the sprite all muddy, when the weather forecast is cold and raining. Just roll up in the road car and spend a pleasant while feeding on freshly made pancakes while surrounded by exotic cars and good company
For catering reasons please contact Pat Miller 0421289706 email, nanmiller@adam.com.au We just need an idea of attendance last minute changes will not cause a problem.
After the success of the last run of this style to visit Marque Restorations were doing it again…
25th June Classic Sports Car Cruise – Monte Carlo Pancake Run to Marque Restorations – 1.00pm
Saturday Starting at various sites around the city – North, South, East and West we will all end up at Marque Restorations, Goodall Avenue, Kilkenny for a Pancake afternoon tea and tour of the facilities and workshop.
The meeting venues are listed below – Meet at 1.00pm for a 1.30pm departure
1. K Mart Car Park, Glynburn Road, Firle – North Eastern corner.
2. Marion Shopping Centre, Diagonal Road, Marion – Just north of Diagonal Road exit.
3. Tea Tree Plaza next to MacDonalds.
4. Semaphore Foreshore Car Park – North of Noonies Kiosk – enter via roundabout.
If you are the only car at a departure point at departure time do not wait to leave for Marque Restorations at the prescribed time – or you can head straight to the finish venue.
The Sprite Club will be providing pancakes with toppings, lemon, jams, etc.
Please bring your own drinks, cups, and chairs.
For catering reasons please contact Pat Miller 0421289706 email, nanmiller@adam.com.au
The MSCA is looking for flag marshals for the Supersprint meeting at the Bend Raceway on June 19th. Volunteers would need to be at the track 8:30ish Competition will commence at 9:45 and finish at 4:30. There will be a lunch break with lunch provided along with being able to participate in a parade lap or two of the track. If you are able to assist please contact Pat Miller 0421289706nanmiller@adam.com.au or contact the MSCA directly sec@msca.com
A super-sized group of 18 vehicles and 28 people took part in the run from Balhannah to Mannum in glorious autumn weather on Wednesday 18 May.
Russell’s radar was spot on – perfect weather and perfect conditions on the roads.
The convoy left the Balhannah Oval at 10 am and had our first spot of excitement as we approached a railway crossing blocked by a stationary train of interminable length, only to find that Russell’s map directed us to turn right and avoid the holdup. On we went, via Nitschke Road and Blakiston Road to the Old Princes Highway. This long stretch on a good road let the navigator have a nap while the driver could see the convoy uninterrupted by other traffic.
A wee stop at the Monarto Sporting Complex gave us a chance to chat before the next 20 mile(32 km) stage through various roads to our morning tea destination at the Mypolonga Community Cafe. A great spot to sit and savour coffee and cake in sunshine with a view of the river.
It was hard to rally the troops but once we started the engines and drove out of town we could see “ the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended” as we rounded the bends on Heinrich Road to Zadow Road.
The traffic picked up a bit on Mannum Road which meant a couple of cars missed the turnoff to Belvedere Road but they were able to catch up easily when we all arrived at the Mannum Community Club.
Our tables were organised with a view of the river and we all enjoyed lunch and a drink and especially the camaraderie and comfort. Special thanks to Russell and Judy for researching and planning such a successful run.
Reminder of the May general meeting this Monday night at the Fullarton Park Centre from 7:30 all find attached the April minutes here or via the pull down main menus
This was the first drive for 2022 and fourteen cars rolled up to enjoy the route. The weather was near perfect.. cool but kind, with no rain.
The drive began promptly at 10am from the Blackwood Railway Station after instruction sheets were handed out. We then meandered in a southerly direction traversing roads that some had never been on!
We passed through Kangarilla, then stopped for morning tea at Mt Compass. The drive then headed off towards Victor Harbor and after a few kilometres further, we turned west, headed for Normanville. More than twenty people gathered for a sumptuous lunch at Links Lady Bay Resort.
Thankfully, there were no dramas or problems with any of the cars and all performed well. Ridgetop views were a stand out for the passenger! No-one was left behind, lost or ‘bottomed out’ at the ford so Thanks again to ‘Tail end Charlie’, Pat Miller, for keeping us all together.
A big Thank You also to Judy and Russell Schmarr for organising yet another fantastic drive. We look forward to the next midweek meander on 18 May!
I‘m looking for a couple items for a small bore project a 12G202 head and a small journal 1100 crank, 1.75”. or complete 1100 that has these internals.
Sprite club members we have only 1 person with their hand up to flag at Mallala next Sunday. As many of us will be there for our 50th year celebrations please consider helping out. Any questions please contact Pat Miller 0421289706 or nanmiller@adam.com.au
Gates to Mallala open 7:30. Flaggies need to be at scrutineering shed by 8:30 for briefing. Cars on the track from 9:00. Lunches will be provided for all Flaggies along with an invitation to participate in the parade laps. Lunch time is approximately midday depending on events timing. Competition will finish by 4:30.
Gates to Mallala open 7:30. Flaggies need to be at scrutineering shed by 8:30 for briefing. Cars on the track from 9:00. Lunches will be provided for all Flaggies along with an invitation to participate in the parade laps. Lunch time is approximately midday depending on events timing. Competition will finish by 4:30.
Regards
Pat Miller.
Any questions can be referred to me
Pat Miller
0421289706
nanmiller@adam.com.au
from the msca sa
Good evening all,
Your club is on the roster for flagging duties for the first round of the super sprint series for 2022, on Sunday March 20th. Please make your members aware of this, as the support of your members is what will allow this event to go ahead.
Please let me know by COB Friday March 11th who you be assisting on the day, by providing me with their name and email address.
Since All British Day has been cancelled, we are unable to physically distribute the programme as we do every year. This year, we have worked hard to compile the best programme, which contains stories and information that are too good not to be distributed to our supporters. The Committee has decided to distribute the program digitally via our website by clicking here.
A few pictures from our sports car cruise along the coast. A completely stunning turnout of mouthwatering cars. The largest number of cars we have ever had at any cruise. The weather could not have been better. There were a lot of people along much of the route enjoying the spectacle.
A huge thank you to all who were able to be there and make the event a success.
The weatherman is promising an ideal afternoon / evening for a sports car cruise along our beautiful metropolitan coast. Our stating point will be the Brighton railway station car park, western side off Cedar ave. The drive will be basically following the coastline all the way through to the marina off Lady Gowerie drive. Basically an Adelaide car posing tradition. There are a number of eating places there and I can recommend the fish and chip shop. Detailed route maps will be handed out at the starting point.
Gathering time 5 :15 for a 5: 45 departure. The run is approximately 30 km and should take 1 hour. Due to the uncertainty of our Covid environment we have not sent invitations to all of the car clubs but please feel free to invite any interested friends. While it is great if you can come in a sports car or clubman don’t be afraid to roll up in your daily driver and enjoy the comradery. Sunset on this day is 8:11 pm.
The Sprite Club is ready for Monday the 7th of February which will be our first General Meeting for 2022. Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Rd, Fullarton, from 7:30pm
Hopefully the wheels won’t fall off this year!
Over the break the Committee has been busy putting together a calendar of events for 2022, plus adding some interesting events for later in the year celebrating our 50th year. Find out more about these events at the meeting.
Also if you have a Club Registered vehicle time is running out to have your Log Book and rego papers stamped, as your Membership and rego will have expired on the 31st December 2021.
If you are attending there are a number of COVID-19 requirements you need to be aware of. These include:
• Do not attend the Centre if you are experiencing cold and flu like symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, and/or shortness of breath • Practice physical distancing where possible, stay 1.5m apart • Wash hands or use sanitiser provided when entering and exiting the premises. • Maintain appropriate personal hygiene practices (especially covering coughs and sneezes).
I am looking for a 2 Post 240 v Hoist . I have a 4 post Tuff Lift that works , but I have issues with the drive through clearance as my car trailer is so wide and a slight height issue .
1966 MG Midget MKII- Extensive history. Well, looked after
MG Midget, history previous owner 2003 restoration Panels replaced resprayed, well looked after. 2020, refurbishment carried out.• Brakes, New Disc rotors, pads, new pipes, hoses, rear wheel cylinders, recon Master cylinders by PBR• Gearbox front seal replaced, Colin Dodds• New Chrome Wire Wheels, and Tyres• New Front Splined hubs, front suspension bushes, wheel bearings, recondition Shockers• Rear new Axles and splined, wheels bearing and seals. serviced Shockers• Panhard rod fitted• 1100 engine, new Head gasket and oil seals, Timing chain.• Gas struts fitted to Bonnet• Interior, new carpet, Leather Seats out of an MGF, inertia real seat belts overall car is going to turn heads!
Roof and Tonneau cover is tear free and in good condition. The body is very straight with a couple chrome imperfections front and rear Bumpers bumper.
This MG Midget drives and runs beautifully, strong mechanically, great on the road.
Currently on Historic / club rego. A perfect affordable and reliable Sunday drive! Located in Bahamas Grove West Lakes, Adelaide
To avoid any confusion due to our predicted inclement weather, the Monte Carlo pancake cruise will proceed as planned. The gathering points and departure times are as listed below.
Firle on Glynburn rd shopping centre north eastern corner departure time 9:00 am look for Don Cardone.
2. Elizabeth shopping centre car park Phillip Highway exit. Departure time 9:00am.
3. Marion shopping centre car park just north of Diagonal rd exit. Departure time 9:05 am look for Grant Stevenson.
4. Tea Tree Plaza next to MacDonalds . departure time 8:45 look for my red Falcon ute.
If you live close to Semaphore you may wish to drive directly to the foreshore car park entrance immediately north of Noonies restaurant.
If you are the only car at a departure point at departure time do not wait leave for Semaphore at the prescribed time.
A pancake morning tea will be provided with toppings and paper plates etc please bring your own drinks,cups, a chair or rug, sun screen.
You will be able to by coffees etc from Noonies restaurant at Semaphore.
Everything going to plan should result in everyone being at Semaphore just after 9:30 am at which time a decision will be made weacther to stay at Semaphore or drive on to Marque Restorations corner of Torrens Rd and Goodall ave in Kilkenny.
Regards Pat Miller 0421289706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au.
Club members attending the Monte Carlo Pancake cruise on Sunday morning next might be concerned about the weather forecast, it is not good at this stage.
Plan B is that we will all gather at the semaphore beach car park as planned.
If the weather is too awful Gerard has generously offered us the use of Marque Restorations workshop, (corner of Torrens rd and Goodall ave about 15min from Semaphore ), as a venue to facilitate our pancake morning tea.
It is not too late to let me know if you still would like to attend.
The Birthday Brunch Sue-Anne and I have developed a menu which is attached as a pdf. Although it is a buffet, it will be served as you come up to the food station, in accordance with current COVID19 requirements. Sue-Anne says no one will go away hungry – the new Churros will be a treat.
DATE – Sunday 21st November 2021 TIME – 9.30am to 11.30 am AREA – Restaurant as a private area. GUEST COUNT – 75 guests maximum SET UP – In the Restaurant we have set up 5 tables of 5 guests; 2 Tables of 20 & 1 table of 10. Guests will need to book whole tables of 5 (if they wish) & the other tables will be shared tables. Please advise guests “first in best dressed”!! They can call my mobile number to book. If I am unable to answer due to service times then I’m happy for them to leave a voice message & I will return their call. MENU – Staff serviced Buffet Breakfast. $42 Menu attached. DRINKS – Urn set up for Tea & Coffee for guests to help themselves. Any espresso coffees will be purchased separately. Jugs of juice on the tables along with water bottles. Sue-Anne Badawee T 8337 2888 M 0418 846 256 The space is limited – book as soon as you can. I have got my 2 seats already! I need to book the place out to celebrate our success over the years.
In case it is not clear, the person you ring to book & pay for a place or a table at the Rezz for the ClubbiesSA 21st, is Sue Badawee – not me. Sue-Anne Badawee T 8337 2888 M 0418 846 256
Hard to believe that our group is 21 years this year. Where has it all gone? I started the group because someone said i could read & write and talk to people, so why don’t I start a group of Clubbie people to get together.
So that’s what I did.
So, as you can see from the attached pdf file of the first two meetings & the attendance book signatures, we had our first meeting of the various characters I had got to hear of, heard of, or had raced with at Mallala, to meet at Dave & Di Palmers winery at Skillogalee. Dave was building a Westy very, very slowly as he was building the winery business. It was a very hot day, in the 40+ degrees C, and Skillogalee is a long way on hot mostly straight bitumen, with minimal corners – roasting. Not ideal clubbie driving weather. The water & shelter Dave provided when we got there was lifesaving! Yet the hottest part of the day was still to come.
And what about the Bennet boys, Malcom & Stephen in their Clubbie. Had driven all the way from just outside Mildura in the heat just to be with us. Tough in the country. And after lunch, were driving back again in the roasting heat.
It was a great lunch with more water than their famous wines consumed, I think. Again, so hot even in the outside shade that the butter was melting in the butter dishes. Still, a fabulous special lunch and much enjoyed by all.
It was a great start to getting many people together who may have only spoken on the phone or very early email/web discussions. The comments are indicative of the great day had by all.
I had met Paul & Ruth Doube by chance in a street, just driving in my Clubbie. He ran out into the road and stopped me and said he had always wanted to build one, so I invited him to the event that was happening. They turned up at Skillogalee in their Ford Capri (the one outsider on the day) and spent the time talking to everyone.
Paul drove my car home (in the scorching heat) whilst my wife Liz & Ruth went back in the air conditioned Capri. Did I mention it was hot!
What a great start.
I included our second gathering notes at Akhira with Lyn & Robert in April 2001 where 20 people turned up. Another great day. I kept an attendance record for maybe a couple of years at various gatherings and it is interesting to remember the dates and things we did. A few years later, I started the concept of a Third Sunday (copied from the Lotus First Sunday run that several of us used to go on) at Burnside Village. This went on for several years until their re development and too many Toorak Tractors crowding into their space. Lovely space but the redevelopment moved us out.
Next, a brief year or so just up Greenhill Road and Devereux Road intersection till we outgrew the space and finally after a long search, to the Rezz. Over the last 12 years or so, Fred & Sue-Anne have been great hosts and generous in their support and sponsor ship with gifts for lucky draws at Christmas and other times. Importantly, it has been a safe space for our cars to be parked, easy to keep an eye on and importantly, coffee (and toilets).
So far, I have handed out about 170 membership key rings over the years. I have seen member and their cars come and go as their interest changes, and sadly, I have seen several friend “shuffle off this mortal coil” As ClubbiesSA developed, together we have done great things from Mike Laws and Warren Scarman with the first Clubbie Nats in Echucca, to Mike Laws, Warren Scarman, Barry Edson, Paul Doube, Simon Gigney and myself organising the 2007 and 2011 Nationals in Hahndorf and Tanunda, and Alastair Dow, Phil Coates, Dion Schulz and myself delivering the 2019 Nationals, again at Hahndorf. The SA Nats are the best attended in Australia, with over 100 cars each time. We now have first and third Sunday gatherings which cater for those both north and south and keeps the connections going in the group. And each month, it is highly likely that a new car or potential member may turn up with a car that we may not have known about. Whatever, they are always welcome.
So to the Anniversary lunch on the 21st November. I would like to celebrate the day with as many cars as possible so that we can get some great photos our our members cars outside the new Rezz. Fred says that for this day, we can park as tightly as possible on the grass up to the edge of the Hotel, where we now normally sit in the sun. This should give us some great picture opportunities.
Many of us are members of the Sprite Club and I am asking them if they would like to join with us on the day with their cars so their is a great display of cars.
What a different 5 degrees makes. 5 degrees of ignition retard and the engine in my Midget finally came to life but what a journey to get this point.
Last year I installed a ‘fast road cam’ and a fully ported and polished cylinder head from a well-respected local cam grinder along with some other bits and tricks to extract a wee bit more power from the mighty 1275 A Series. My goal was in the region of 80hp or there abouts, a nice 15hp or roughly 25% gain over standard. After pulling the engine out to install the new cam (not sure if this is just a 1275 A-Series thing but the engine needs to be inverted to replace the camshaft) and replacing all manner of hidden atrocities that the previous owner (or his mechanic) had failed to rectify, I was ready to tune it and take it for a test run.
I set the advance up as per recommendations and off up the road I went. It sounded a wee bit meatier but there was never the urge or the rolling sound that I expected. To be honest, it was flat in the critical 2000-3500 band. It briefly cam alive around 3500 but below that, nothing.
It was suggested the standard HS2 pair wasn’t feeding the beast it’s new dietary needs. That made sense to me. After a fair bit of searching various online markets I found a pair of HS4 off a 67 MGB and pair from a 79/80 Spitfire (or a 79 Midget), plus a few random strays of different sizes (need a pair of H1 for your Mk1 Sprite – I know someone who has a set he will gladly sell!). Note, the MGB ones I knew came off a working car so logically, I didn’t tackle them first. I rebuilt the late model HS4 with the ball bearing pistons. Mistake #2.
I’ll come to Mistake #1 later.
That said, the lessons I learned from re-bushing the first pair carbs, the additional tools I’ve acquired etc has been invaluable.
Mistake #3 was my not pushing back against Moss for a major part that they sold me. HS4 needs a different manifold as the stud pattern is different. The suggestions I had was (a) cut and shut an MGB manifold (technically challenging), buy a Maniflow manifold (issue – availability) or Moss had a very neat manifold available on their website from Mangelosti, a known manufacturer of high quality racing intakes. The answer seemed logical. When it arrived, I read a warning on the packaging that didn’t appear on the Moss website. It stated that ‘some modification to body work may be required’. I should have sent it back immediately but I hung my hope on the words ‘may be’. I should have sent it back! The carburettors hit the inner guard and the car lay immobile for another month as I found and bought (and then had fixed) Option 2, the Maniflow manifold.
If you haven’t heard of Maniflow they make some of the best intake and exhaust manifolds in the business. The business grew out of Downton Engineering and, for A and B series engines, they have a great reputation. However …. they were heavily effective by COVID19 with their manufacturing program being at a very reduced capacity. And, there is one chap in the company who makes the Midget one. Anyway, the new, very sexy manifold duly arrived via SU Midel and I quickly switched everything across and, very excitedly, fitted the manifold. I was like a kid in a toy shop who had been looking through the windows for years. Mistake #4. In my haste to turn fuel and air into wonderful noise, I didn’t put a straight edge over the manifold. I trusted that, as the manufacturer of perhaps the best A Series intake manifolds anywhere, that it would be right. It wasn’t. The head faces where not flat and the faces were not parallel. Once it finally started (with three full turns on the jets and the chokes all the way down) it went to 4000+ revs on start-up and died. The air leaks were massive. I thought it was just air leaks…
By now the carbs have been removed four times and it just got worse. I went through everything trying to close the manifold leaks. New stepped washers, different gasket, gasket goop (we are up to six times on and off now, in case someone is counting). Out of frustration, I ring my brother and bounce ideas off him. Put a straight edge across it and shine a light up and see if its flat he suggests. Sure enough … a call to SU Midel, supplied them photos and they offered me to wait for the guy at Maniflow to get back off leave (and sea freight) or have it repaired. They quickly arranged for the manifold to go around to a local race mechanic and he agreed with my call on the manufacturing (phew) and resurfaced it. Back it came and, like that kid in the toy shop again, I rapidly re-assembled the manifold and installed it all.
Side note – by the 7th re-fit I can now install a set of SUs pretty quickly by now.
Everything was set and ready to go and it all should work right? Yeah …… no. Yes, it idled, kind of, but it wouldn’t drop under 1500 rpm. Mistake #2 was coming back to haunt me. The carburettors where off a Midget 1500 or a Trumpy Spitfire Mk5 (FZX1122). Why did I chose these to rebuild? Mainly because of the low profile ‘HIF’ style vacuum chambers were never going to hit the bonnet – Midgets have a severe lack of room under the bonnet! What I didn’t know was that the 1500 Triumph engine also uses a very different cam profile on the choke cams and the throttle quadrants. Now, in my defence, I wrote to SU Carbs (Burlen Fuels) in the UK to make sure my rebuild parts list was correct before ordering and I think they missed the part where I said it was for a conversion to a 1275 A Series. As a result, it was never, ever, going to idle under 1500 rpm as the cams hold the throttle discs too far open, even with no idle adjustment and no fast idle screws.
Oh – the carbs have now come of another two times as I’ve been trying to resolve this and the used gasket count has been spiralling, but at least I’m not destroying exhaust gaskets, only the SU ones at $2 a pop (x6). Don’t do the maths, its depressing!
So, as I stood, beer in hand, contemplating giving up and refitting the original HS2s and going back on the road with my tail between my legs I remembered the early MGB ones. Has to be worth a shot I thought? The throttle shafts were heavily worn but by now my tool chest includes a neat oversize throttle spindle reamer from Joe Curto at British Superior and one set of his oversized (and over priced) shafts. Within 30 minutes and no more than a hand drill I had installed two brand new shafts, perfectly aligned the both carbies where finished. I refitted the low profile ‘HIF Style’ vacuum chambers, and in doing so made Mistake #5. The engine started, it idled, it behaved and using a pair of Colortunes I kind of got the mixture right and I rejoiced. Finally, off out onto the open road and up the old road to Belair, my favourite road for tuning the car. It was absolutely gutless and totally gut wrenching. Terrible doesn’t begin to describe it. The rockers where clattering like they were about to explode, there was some sort of fumes coming from the bonnet at the lights and the temperature was off the scale.
Mistake #2 was still plaguing me and now Mistake #1 really kicked in. So I headed onto every Australian A Series forum I could find. It had to be the damned cam shaft and I was already devising ways to get the cam out without pulling the engine. At about 9 o’clock on Sunday night I struck gold. Someone could identify the camshaft and gave me the cam grinders name and email address. So, I wrote to him. Checked my emails all Monday and was getting pretty frustrated when, at 5.30, the phone rang. It was Graham Russell, the chap who ground the cam. A quick chat over the phone and he basically sorted out my issues, corrected the last part of Mistake #2 and, most importantly, resolved Mistake #1 in about 30 seconds.
The last part of #2 was the use of the HIF style vacuum chambers. They use the SU ‘B’ style spring for which the softest is the Red (4.5 oz tension) spring. I needed the lighter Blue (2.5 oz) as the vacuum wasn’t strong enough to lift the pistons. So, the MGB vacuum chambers where fitted and miracle, they clear the bonnet – just. Voila, I’m getting full movement in both pistons.
Which brings me to Mistake #1. The root cause of everything. When the cam came, the shop I bought it from gave me the advice to ‘set it as per the book for a standard cam’. So, I grabbed the book, got the timing details and set it all up. Here’s the rub. I have three versions of the workshop manual. A large folder of photocopy sheets of a 1971 British Leyland workshop manual, one of the first editions of the Haymes manual that I picked up for free in an op shop and the current version of the Haymes manual. The new one was on the top of the pile so I used that. It said use 13 degrees before top dead centre at 1000 rpm, vacuum disconnected. I couldn’t get it to run at 13 as every time I turned it off it ran on, but at 12 degrees it ran. I’ve been using that setting for exactly 12 months. Well, the book has a misprint – the timing should be 4-8 degrees BTDC. I backed if off on the vernier the full way (5 degrees) back to somewhere in the 7-8 region and the car cam alive. The engine note deepened, the power came on early, the engine ran cooler. Up the road to Belair it was pulling out of corners in 3rd where previously I felt I needed to get out an push in second. For 12 months its run like a woolly goat and it may well have run ok on the original HS2, but I’ll never know.
Somewhere along the line, Haymes have attempted to make the manual look a bit tidier and easier to read and in doing so they’ve printed the wrong data. Six degrees of separation? I’ll take five degrees of ignition retardation any day!
Hi please find below a reminder from the ABD organising committee
Dear All British Day Entrant,
As Spring is still sorting itself out if we will see sunshine or rain, it has been very pleasing to see healthy numbers of entries coming in either via our website and our PO Box. It certainly confirms in our minds that many British vehicle owners want to make the trip to Echunga next February.
We do not know yet what COVID related restrictions or conditions will apply next February, but it does seem to appear that as a nation we are working towards reducing some of the restrictions that have kept us and events at bay for the last 12 plus months.
2022 will be the first year that we intend to stage five feature display over both Ovals. Focusing onboth the diverse and wide range of British Vehicles that have contributed much to Australia’shistory.
British Working Wheels
120 Years of Norton Motor bikes
120 Years of Triumph Motor Bikes
100 Years of the Baby Austin 7
60 Years of the E Type Jaguar
The above categories are reasonably self-explanatory, as to the vehicles that would be eligible to enter.
Possibly British Working wheels may need some further explanation as this category a bit broad. This category is intended to be inclusive of the wide and diverse range of British vehicles that were put to work and played their part in Australia’s past:
Push bikes, small motorbikes (for postal use etc) larger motorbikes, possibly with side cars as used by the government departments and for road-side service.
British cars of all shapes and sizes have been used as company cars down the years
British cars have also had a role in Commonwealth departments
British vans and trucks, tractors, utes and other commercial vehicles have also played an important role in private enterprise, government and the military
If you feel your pride and joy may be a good ambassador for British Working Wheels, please nominate this via our online form by nominating ABD Feature Club 2 as the club to park with. We are looking to try and get a good cross section of vehicles.
As a committee we are looking forward to the event. I know many club members are keen to catch up. To those of you who have already lodged your entry thank you.
To those who intend to enter and still have this job on the “to do list” could I please ask that you
Just letting you know that entry details for the 2022 McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic on April 3rd are now available on the website.
Entry can be completed by using the following link http://www.vintageandclassic.com.au The entry fee is $30 per vehicle. Once you have submitted your on-line entry do not forget to make the payment into our account through your Internet Banking facility or post us a cheque. Your entry cannot be processed until this payment is received. An email acknowledging receipt of your entry and payment will be sent.
The 2022 event will again be conducted in accordance with the COVID restrictions at the time and we ask that you respect any decisions, and directions that the organising committee are required to put in place. Our committee is working hard to ensure that the 2022 event is conducted in a safe manner and is able to be enjoyed by all.Looking forward to seeing you on April 3rd RegardsTrevor SharpChairmanMcLaren Vale Vintage & Classic EventPhone: 0415 820 719www.vintageandclassic.com.au
Unfortunately I will be unable to organise a sports car cruise on Oct 16 th as had been planned. Please cross this one off your calendar. However there will be a cruise with a few variations on SUNDAY Nov 14th. This time we will endeavour to incorporate aspects of cruising with our missed display day and a morning tea.
In an effort to make the day as easy as possible for everyone to join in there will be 4 starting points and one finishing point, that being the Semaphore beach car park, second entrance north of Fort Granville. (Don’t get collected by the little steam train ) In order to secure a reasonably compact gathering of cars we will need to arrive at Semaphore around 9:30 /10:00am.
It is envisaged that club members will meet at the following 4 locations and travel in convoy to Semaphore arriving pretty much at the same time.
1 For eastern suburbs residences, Firle shopping centre north eastern corner adjacent to Glynburn Rd. Distance to destination 24km est travel time 43 min depart Firle at 9:0 am.
2 Northern suburbs residents, Elizabeth shopping centre car park near the Phillip Hwy exit. Distance to destination 26.5 km. est travel time 42 min depart Elizabeth at 9:0 am.
3 Southern suburbs residents. Marion shopping centre car park just north of diagonal rd exit 300m north of diagonal rd Sturt rd intersection. Distance to destination 22 km. est travel time 40 min depart 9:05 AM.
4 North east residents. Tea Tree Plaza car park just outside McDonalds parking area Distance to destination 21.7 km. est travel time 45 min. depart 8;45 I would like this group, including yours truly, to arrive at Semaphore early to help set up BBQ etc.
It is possible you may be the only car at any of these departure points so don’t wait past the departure time.
5 People living in the Semaphore area may wish to drive direct to the car park.
We will be looking for departure point leaders just to make sure everyone leaves on time.
To incorporate morning tea at Semaphore we would ask everyone to bring what ever they would like to drink with them including cups. There is a café in the car park (Noonies) who do make a very nice coffee.
The plan is to have a couple of BBQ hot plates on hand and mass produce enough pancakes to feed everyone along with a range of pancake spreads ie jam honey etc.
As with all sports car cruises there will be a trophy for the most appealing car and the car with the best patina as decided by an elite panel of discerning judges.
It may be wise to bring a chair or a rug and even a sun shade, sun screen, if needed.
While you may not have a sprite ( yours is not running) or another special interest car to bring to the show please come anyway and enjoy the morning.
For catering reasons please do your best to let me know if you are coming and how many people will be with you .
The MSCA super sprint to be held on October 31 at The Bend east circuit will require more flaggies than are required for Mallala. If you could help out on the day would you please notify MSCA secretary Murray Stephenson email stephenson@esc.net.au It is a good opportunity to get close to the action and your help will be very much appreciated.
The final Super Sprint meeting for 2021 will be at Mallala on SATURDAY Nov 27.
Any questions re the above please phone Pat Miller 0421289706 or email nanmiller@adam.com.au
Please find below the banquet menu for Saturdays nights Annual Dinner.
Please have a look at the menu, mostly gluten free but if you have other dietary requirements can you please let me know ASAP 0419802163
Also there will be a limited amount of sponsored wine and soft drinks available on the night. When they run out there will be a system in place to purchase any extra at your own expense.
Please do not arrive before 6:30, 41 George Street, Parkside 5063, due to covid restrictions and BYO mask for moving around the venue when not seated.
Anyone interested in entering the Mallala 60th anniversary 2 day meeting will need to get their entry in quickly. At the time of writing there are only 43 starts available and that is for Saturday Aug 28 only. Entry is via the Mallala website. Entry fee is discounted to MSCA members by quoting MSCA60TH on the promo code in the entry form. I have looked for sup regs I believe they are not yet released.
Due to the weather forecast and some damage to the roads planned for the run its been decided to keep this great run for a better day, more than likely the September outing! Thanks again to Russell and Judy for planning these runs!
Please find attached the Newsletter Number 1 which asks some pertinent questions of our membership which will assist in the planning of the 2022 Nationals.
Please find the letter for download below
PS – Can you please let Chris Brine or Gordon Boyce know your interest in the 2022 Sprite Nationals either:
Attending the 2022 Sprite Nationals.
Attending the 2022 Sprite Nationals and wishing to participate in motorsport events
If you could let us know by 28th June we can send a combined response from SA.
Is there an experienced Mallala driver in the club who would like to be part of the Red Heifer racing team in the 6 hour event at Mallala on May 2nd. Our group has one vacancy remaining to form a 5 car team.
Please contact Pat Miller 0n 0421289706 or email nanmiller@adam.com.au
Please get a team or two organised and come and enjoy the day with us this year, alternatively contact Pat Miller for Team info for the Red Heifers. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, NO DINNER will be held on Sunday night but presentation will be conducted about 6:00pm on Sunday 2nd May 2021. Mallala Motorsport Park will have a practice day for cars only on Saturday 1st May 2021. Cost not included in entry. Refer to home page of the MSCA website sight for booking details. Scrutineering will be done via the MA Self-Scrutineering Checklist & MA Self Statement of Vehicle Compliance which need to be submitted with the COVID-19 checklist & Mallala Waiver forms to comp@mscasa.com prior to entering. Form B’s which are available on our website need to be submitted by the Team Manager.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information by emailing msca on comp@mscasa.com
Club members at Hazelwood Park, beautiful autumn morning, Covid sign in done. Time for briefing, great news no traffic lights at all.
11 cars, 4 Sprites, 2 MG Midgets, 1 MX5,1 Golf Convertible,1 Tigra,1 Saab,1Jazz and Chris & Tina met us for lunch.
We crossed the Hill Face, through back streets, on and off the SE Freeway, Mt Lofty, Old Norton Summit, Teringie. Morning Tea spot Morialta Park. Marble Hill road and on to Scenic Hotel for lunch.
67 Kilometres of winding roads, great views across the Valleys and the City skyline to the beaches beyond.
Great Run notes, a couple of missed turns and a road closure all made for a happy group of Sprites and others.
Lunch in the Beer Garden at the Scenic Hotel, under new owners delivered great meals.
Once again Russell & Judy organised a great run lots of twists and turns, with some roads not travelled, it takes time and effort to keep coming up interesting runs for us to enjoy.
Gary Brock thanked them both for another great day.
Club members interested in attending this event will get free entry with historic cars, however they must be in place between 10 – 11am on Sunday Morning
Registrations for the 2021 Bay to Birdwood, one of the world’s great historic motoring events, are now open. Click on the link below to register your vehicle and be one of the participants on Sunday 26 September.
“The Bay to Birdwood’s new shape – celebrating all eras of historic motoring – was successfully ‘road-tested’ last year and this will be the new look for the Bay to Birdwood from hereon in,” said the Bay to Birdwood Chair, Michael Neale. “It is an iconic event, part of the fabric of the nation and we are really proud to present it here in South Australia every year.”
This year’s event will follow in the footsteps of 2020’s with a COVID-safe environment to keep all participants and spectators safe. It will again be a showcase of motoring history, with vehicles from all decades – antique, veteran, vintage and post war/early classic, classic, post classic and modern up to 31 December 1991. Due to current regulations, participation is restricted to 1400 vehicles (this may change as the event gets closer).Register online ASAP as places will fill fast.
Reminder to all Club members of the Over Covid Festival on this Sunday 14th March.
Live bands, food, wine, stalls and the Classic Car Display.
Club member Garry Beaton has been instrumental in organising a fund-raising event for the Adelaide Hills communities that have been through many challenges for the past two years – bushfires, COVID, varying fruit crops, etc
The Sprite Club has been invited to participate this event, we’d like to see as many cars as we can get up to the Lenswood oval .
Also there will be a “Most Appealing Car” award, voted by the public.
Garry provided the following information for club members…
“As mentioned as many Sprite, Clubmans or any classic vehicle will be most welcome . NO admission charge for the cars and their passengers, we would like all vehicles there between 10 -11am and they can leave between the band changes approx 1.5 hrs advise if any further info required we need to have an idea of attendee numbers for covid marshalls and also advise all car owners to have their log books as we have police on site.
Please advise of attendance at admin@spriteclub.com.au or Gordon Boyce president@spriteclub.com.au
Don’t forget there is a General Meeting at the Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Rd, Fullarton, from 7:30 for *pm start. Covid safe plans in place
All Historic at Mallala, 17th & 18th April
Hi Folks….please find attached our invite to your club to attend our event in April. I realise that this is fairly short notice however please consider joining us….it’s a great family day.Entries are now open on the SCC website.For further info please call me on 0408 277380….show and shine is specifically for cars however we will have display areas for bikes as well.Kind RegardsGraham Boulter(Chairman of Historic Racing Register of the Sporting Car Club of SA.)
Message received by Pat Miller, and will be benefit to club members who have volunteered to flag on the weekend.
If there are any other club members who would like to join them it is not too late. Just contact Murray Stephenson email address included.
Greetings All,
Thank you for volunteering to help as a flaggy at the Super Sprint on Sunday 28 February at The Bend West circuit. The event would not happen without you.
Thank you to Alfa Romeo, MX-5, Sprite, BMW, Nissan Datsun and MG Car Clubs.
Could you please respond to let me know this has been received so I can follow up any that go missing.
As part of our COVID compliance measures there will be no face to face briefings for officials.
Attached are the flaggies briefing notes which I ask that you read before the event. There may still be some briefing over the radio once you are in position.
Also attached is The Bend waiver which you need to print, sign and have witnessed. Then bring it on Sunday and hand it in at the gate.
Please bring both documents with you.
You will need to pick up a radio and safety vest in garage 1 on Sunday morning. Garage 1 is at the North end of the main building.
Please find attached a list of volunteers for Sunday with your allocation listed in the Comments column.
If you have any issues please let me know.
If for any reason you are unable to come on the day, or think beforehand that you may not make it, it is vital that you notify your club delegate and me immediately. Under COVID restrictions we have only signed up the minimum numbers so any withdrawals will be an issue.
Bring the usual things for flagging, chair, coat, hat, drinks, snacks, sunscreen?, etc. There will be sanitizer and wipes on site.
You will receive lunch as usual which will be served in garage 1 near form up.
The gates will open at 0730 and close at 0900. Please report to garage 1 by 0815 ready to pick up your radio, vest and go. You can take a car to all points via “the moat” which is a dirt track outside the main concrete wall. Turns 1 to 6 travel clockwise (north) and 7 to 12 anti clockwise (south). Note that all flag bunkers are on the outside of the track, just some turn numbers are shown on the infield.
Time 4:30 pm for chat and checkout for a 5:00 pm departure. Sunset on the day is 7.46 pm
Start Windy point car park upper level.
Route
Drive down Belaiir Road.
Turn left onto Springbank Road.
Turn left onto Goodwood Road. Centennial Pk cemetery on your right.
Follow on to Fiveash Drive continue on Ayliffes Road. Parklands on your left. A good area to bunch up a little.
Carefully follow the signs to get onto the new southern expressway. If we miss here we may be lost in the labyrinth and never be seen again.
Follow the expressway for approximately 15 km. Vere left for the turnoff onto Beach road.
Turn right and head west onto Beach Road over the bridge.
Drive along Beach road for 1.3 Km cross over Dyson Road.
Proceed a further 0.5 Km along Beach Road and pull into Woolworths car park.
There will be a short presentation for the most appealing car and the car with the best patina as decided by our somewhat fickle judging panel.
People wishing to make an evening of it may wish to visit many of the eating places available in the Port Noarlunga area. Unfortunately, none of them have parking space for large numbers of cars in one area. I am reliably informed the Port Noarlunga fish shop is a good place to eat.
As usual all drivers are responsible for the roadworthiness of their cars and adherence to the rules of the road.
We welcome any and all sports cars. clubmans and specials to join us on the drive.
No club memberships are required.
Any further info Ph Pat Miller 0421289706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au
I have attached an article I was asked to write it by the editor of the “North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club” in the county of Norfolk,England.
A friend of mine called Bob who lives in Norfolk mentioned to him that he had a friend in Australia who was involved in classic cars.
Editors being editors he thought this could be an opportunity to get a story for his magazine! Bob asked me if I was interested. I thought it might be an interesting thing to do so I agreed to do it.
The article features classic cars I have owned over the years, not everyday family cars.
I thought it might be suitable to put on the website or email to club members.
A good opportunity to check out THE BEND at close quarters. Traditionally the sprite club has helped with flagging at the first meeting of the year usually Mallala this year the meeting will be on the exciting West circuit at THE BEND. Even if you have never flagged before do not be scared to have a go. Any questions Pat Miller 0421289706.
From the MSCA.
Round 1 Super Sprint is scheduled at The Bend on the west circuit on Sunday 28 February.
Nominally the duty flagging clubs are MG, Fiat Lancia, Nissan Datsun and Sprite but they will need input from other clubs.
We will be using nine flag points which requires eighteen volunteers.
COVID requirements continue to apply so I will need to confirm the volunteers before the event and have a list of names, phone and email addresses.
Please ask your clubs for volunteers and send me names and contact details before 21 February. Assuming we have a surplus, I will then confirm the final list.
It would help if they nominate their preferred team mate as well.
Only to thank our hosts, Des and Penny for their hospitality, and to assure you that competition in the thong throwing was fierce, made more difficult by the sloping terrain, which made the bucket tilt away from us. After three rounds, the bucket was moved closer and Michael made a perfect shot. Despite the covid restrictions, we all managed to eat well, with a dazzling array of desserts. A very pleasant afternoon all round.
The last photo with the thong in mid-air by the bucket was the winning shot. Cheers Don William
We’ve just been notified that our website host is closing in a couple of months, if anyone has recommendations of a website hosting service, preferably located in SA, please let me know, cheers Chris
Dear All British Day Entrant, Since I last wrote to you back in September the ABD committee has been looking at ideas and options for celebrating our day and to fill the void left in the calendar by the postponement of the 2021 event. As COVID-19 is still very much with us, and we are still upholding our decision not to hold a physical event in 2021, you may wish to consider getting involved in one or both of the suggestions below. Your Committee is already planning for the 2022 All British Day at Echunga along the lines of the Club-based picnic day event, and these suggestions are simply put forward as alternatives for 2021 until we resume our usual format. We are grateful to Tony Heard, the SA Registrar of the Morgan Owners Club of Australia for his suggestion of a VIRTUAL ALL BRITISH DAY which celebrates the continuity of the event. The basic concept is that you, as British vehicle owners, take up to three photos of your pride and joy at your choice of location, with an option of penning up to 100 words and submitting them electronically to us by Friday 26 February. The entries will be presented on our website and available for all to see and will be subject to judging in one of several categories. We are aware that a couple of clubs with British marques are already planning a run to the hills on that day for a low-key morning tea or brunch event based on the ‘park, snack and chat’ model, to acknowledge the second Sunday in February as ‘ABD day’. If you or your club decides to follow suit then such an outing could provide the ideal photo opportunity, or perhaps you might prefer a specific backdrop, it is up to you. Entrants will need to send us an email which includes the basic information according to the rules of entry, details and categories. The photos will be judged, and we will offer prizes. The premise of the virtual day is that every entrant will have at least one of their images included as part of the website gallery, not just randomly selected vehicles as is the usual procedure for the ABD. We are not charging any fees and being totally electronic we feel it is a safe option. To the best of my knowledge this has not been tried before but we are keen to give it a go. Prizes will be in 6 categories for vehicles and 6 categories for bikes. Winners will be notified by 28 March.
If you are you are looking for something different, and more dynamic, there is another option available to you, which I would like to acknowledge our committee member, Paul Venables, for steering this option. ‘The Bend’ Motorsport Park at Tailem Bend is hosting an event called “British at the Bend” on 14 February. This is an event that will be sympathetic to British vehicles and bikes. The Bend have the appropriate Covid Management plan to allow cars and bikes to be put on display and allow public access in accordance with the current health regulations. Indoor dining or even overnight accommodation are options you may also wish to explore. The Bend organizers will make it possible for cars and bikes to do cruise laps and other track options are also possible. Even if you do not have a track-type vehicle you might like to take a run through the hills ending up at Tailem Bend and have a look around at the complex! For more information contact enquiries@thebend.com.au or visit thebend.com.au You may even elect to take part in both opportunities and give your car/bike a good run and take photos. Please keep an eye on our website for new information on both of these great opportunities and stay safe! We fully expect that our postponement of the 2021 Club picnic event is a one-off, and that we will be back at Echunga with a bigger and better All British Day in February 2022.
Kind Regards Jamie Sandford -Morgan President All British Day
1977 mg midget In good tidy condition Currently unregistered can be registered if I get my asking price for 3 months Will need new tyres Engine runs great Gear box is great I recently put a new soft top on it and gave it a service but I has sat for 9 monthsselling due to down sizing my Sprite/midget collection
Mk3 MK2 parts$90 MK2 sprite roof bows $30 Mk3 roof bows $30 950 motor $250 1100 motor $350 Smooth case gear box $300 Body panels free Doors good condition $150 each Boot lid $100 Dash been cut out for radio $50 MK2 mk1 seats $100 Also parting out whole car Please call me on 0411867118
This has been, to say the least, a very challenging year for us all, home work and play…
Not knowing when we’d all be back together again, due to the cancellation of the dinner etc etc etc… we made a decision to hand over a trophy in our care.
Tina and I decided that we’d pass the Tony Bennetto “Spirit of Sprites” trophy onto the Club member we though has done the most to keep the club, informed, functioning and making the tough decisions that had to be made during the year.
Committee members seldom, if ever, get the accolades they deserve and Gordon Boyce our president has done more to keep the spirit of sprites alive for us all loonies who love these little cars in 2020!
In light of the current Covid situation in SA, please take note the following info:
Booking are finalised – the numbers are now closed!
Do not arrive too early! 7pm is the start time, you will have to wait outside until then.
There will be some limited drinks on the Sprite Club, Michael Mclaren and Bentleys – after this there will be an honour system in place and monies collected at the the end of the evening.
We are watching the ever changing situation with Covid restrictions please watch you emails for updates.
Hopefully we’ll see you on Saturday – Stay safe and well
Saturday 21 November . The venue will be at Namaste Restaurant, 41 George Street, Parkside at 7.00pm.
The format will be a catered banquet with an interesting range of dishes for each of the courses. Cost is $40 per head. The meal and drinks will be subsidised by the Sprite Club.
Payment can be made via the Club’s Bank Account EFT – Please note the Surname and numbers attending when making the deposit. Please let Darrel dazzarh@optusnet.com.au and/or Michael mmcclaren@adel.bentleys.com.au know your coming and paid!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be No Dinner Payments on the night, must be prepaid before.
14 November Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – “Northerly Aspect!” departure
For the first cruise of this season our gathering point will be in Kateena Street, Regency Park, next to the Regency Park Vehicle Inspection Centre.
Gathering from 4:30 PM. Departure time will be at 5:00 PM. and head up the new Northern Connector and Expressway to Gawler, enjoying some different roads and scenery on this new road infrastructure. Any enquiries contact Pat Miller 0421289706.
We have received a request from Chris Clarke who’s mother is turning 90 in December. The lady used to drive and race a duck egg blue bug eye sprite. Chris would like to find a similar car to pick her mum up on the day as a gesture of past experience. Can any club member help out here if so please ring Chris on 0408034172. May be as a club we could organize a bug eye guard of honour.
The AGM elected the following members to the committee
At the Sprite Club of SA Annual General Meeting the following were elected to the 2021 Sprite Club Committee. President: Gordon BoyceSecretary: Ray KinlayTreasurer: Darrel HannaSocial Coordinator: Michael McClaren with assistance of other MembersCompetition Secretary: Pat MillerWeb Master: Chris BrineClubbies SA Representative: Barry EdsonLibrary: Miles JacksonRegalia: Kerry FisherFederation of Historic Motoring Clubs SA Delegate: Don CardoneClub Registration Authorised Officers: Don Cardone and Gordon Boyce Thanks to all of these people for their assistance with the running of the Sprite Club for the next 12 months. Also Special Thanks to Ken Dutch for his work as Regalia Officer for a number of years, your work with this role has been appreciated and thanks to Kerry Fisher for volunteering for the position – Welcome to the Committee!
2 November Annual General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
All committee positions will be declared vacant – Help be a part of or choose the Committee for 2021
14 November Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – “Northerly Aspect!” departure
For the first cruise of this season our gathering point will be in Kateena Street, Regency Park, next to the Regency Park Vehicle Inspection Centre.
Gathering from 4:30 PM. Departure time will be at 5:00 PM. and head up the new Northern Connector and Expressway to Gawler, enjoying some different roads and scenery on this new road infrastructure. Any enquiries contact Pat Miller 0421289706.
15 November MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 5 – Mallala Motorsport Park
This competition event will be held at Mallala for the final round of the MSCA Super Sprint Series.
Hoping the weather will provide a fast track for the competitors. On track action from 10.00am
21 November Sprite Club Re-Union Re-United Dinner – Namasté Nepalese Restaurant, Parkside
The venue will be at Namaste Restaurant, 41 George Street, Parkside at 7.00pm.
The format will be a catered banquet with an interesting range of dishes for each of the courses. Cost is $40 per head. The meal and drinks will be subsidised by the Sprite Club.
Payment can be made via the Club’s Bank Account EFT – Please note the Surname and numbers attending when making the deposit.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be No Dinner Payments on the night, must be prepaid before.
7 December Christmas General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
What a year 2020 has been. But, if you want to get back together with other Sprite Club members then The Re-Union Re-United Dinner might be for you. RSVP and mark your diaries NOW!
The venue will be at Namaste Restaurant, 41 George Street, Parkside, so it is quite central.
We will have space to ourselves to enjoy this special night. Numbers will dictate which room.
Our Club has subsidised this evening, as well as drinks we will have a Nepalese Banquet at $40.00 per head.
Everest Banquet
An excellent way to sample the favourite dishes of Namasté, comprising of 4 pieces of entree,
Mixed Entrée 1 piece of each per person
Momo (DF, NF)
Chicken dumpling with ginger, garlic, spring onion and coriander.
Samosa (DF, V, V’n, NF)
Home made pastry triangle filled with vegetables including potatoes, fresh spring onion, peas and coriander.
Phulaura (GF, DF, V, V’n, NF)
Traditional crispy patty prepared from black lentils, chickpea flour, spring onion, spinach & coriander blended in
Nepalese herbs.
Tareko Machha (GF, DF, NF)
Fish marinated in Nepalese herbs and lightly battered with cornflour and mustard oil.
Main Courses
Poleko Khasi / Badami Sekewa (Choice of Tandoori Lamb or chicken) (GF)
juicy lamb ribs marinated in yoghurt, spices & garam masala, then cooked in the charcoal clay oven.
OR
Tender juicy pieces of chicken fillet, lightly marinated in a creamy yoghurt sauce with ginger, garlic and lemon
juice, enriched with almond paste.
Jhingey ko Tarkari (Prawn Curry) (GF, NF)
Rich King prawn curry infused with the flavours of green chilli, ginger, garlic, garam masala, yoghurt, vinegar
and coconut milk.
Khasiko Masu (Choice of Lamb or Goat) (GF, DF, NF)
Traditionally spiced Nepalese style curry with your choice of tender boneless lamb or goat.
Sekewa Ko Leddoor (Nepalese Butter Chicken) (GF)
Boneless chicken pieces, cooked in the charcoal fired clay oven, then pan simmered in a delicious creamy sauce.
Accompaniments
Rayoko Saag (GF, V, NF)
Mustard leaves stir-fried with chilli, cumin seed & a dash of mustard oil & butter.
Misayako Tarkari (GF, DF, V, V’n, NF)
Mixed vegetable curry of cauliflower, green beans, potatoes and green peas flavoured with spring onion and fresh coriander.
Pharsi ko Tarkari (GF, DF, V, V’n, NF)
Pumpkin curry, flavoured with mustard seeds, fenugreek, ginger, salt and pepper.
Dessert
Laal Mohaan (V)
Traditional sweet prepared from milk powder flavoured with cardamom and rose water. A typical sweet from the Terai region, served with vanilla bean ice-cream.
Please come along and enjoy the company as well support the various award winners.
Payment can be made either at General Meetings or the Club’s Bank Account EFT – Details Below.
Please note the Surname and numbers attending when making the EFT deposit.
NAB Adelaide Branch.
Account Name: THE SPRITE CLUB OF SA INC.
BSB: 085 005
Account Number: 207432628
There will be further emails nearer the event detailing any necessary Covid19 precautions and procedures.
Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic still causes havoc across the world, closer to home it has been refreshing to see the infection numbers drop in Victoria and some state borders opening. I am sure we are all looking forward to the talented scientists across the globe finding a solution to rid us of this most brutal virus. In my last newsletter I advised that we would be open for registrations this year and would confirm the status of All British Day 2021 by November 30. As a result of our research into what is required for us to hold an event that attracts around 3000 plus people, and meets SA Health Covid-19 criteria, our November deadline has been brought forward. We have considered the time required for us to prepare the necessary extensive Covid Management Plan for SA Health, and have factored in the significant review of logistics and costs involved to run the event. As the committee is entirely made up of volunteers and our resources are finite both in manpower and financially, we regrettably must advise it is simply not feasible for us to host All British Day next February 2021, considering all the obligations we would be required to undertake. As a result, we will not be sending out invitations nor opening the website for registrations. By February, the Covid Management plan may be a lot less involved, but we have to assess the facts and act as they are now. it is possible that some of the current Covid management policies may become a part of every event, but only time will tell. We are disappointed that we have had to make this decision, but feel it is the only responsible course of action open to us. We have no desire to take unnecessary risks with the health of those attending ABD or running a compromised event just for the sake it. We do hope you will understand why we have had to make this decision. We will, in the absence of ABD 2021 still make donations to the CFS and other service groups that benefit from ABD. Essentially ABD 2022 will be ABD 2021 plus 12 months. February 2022 will still be featuring both British Working Wheels and the E Type Jaguar celebration. We expect to open registrations on October 1, 2021, for ABD 2022 and plan to keep the registration fee unchanged. However it is not all bad news and despite the COVID-19 constraints the ABD Committee is extremely hopeful we can come up with an alternative approach to enable you to still exercise or display your vehicles on February 14, 2021. We will be having another meeting in November and hopefully by then, the Covid rules may have changed, allowing us to suggest an alternative, in the absence of ABD 2021, to the many clubs and organizations that make up and support ABD. Save the date and watch this space!
Kind Regards Jamie Sandford-Morgan President All British Day
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Wondering if anyone might have a king pin reaming tool I could use for disk brake stub axles? Or know an anyone who might be able to do it for me? Cheers Chris contact chris.brine@gmail.com.au O4198O2163
Dear Sprite Members PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE SENT THIS MESSAGE TO ALL MEMBERS THAT WERE GOING TO ATTEND THIS YEAR. National Challenge 2021 The Sprite Car Club of Qld. Committee are pleased that we can confirm that we will host the Challenge at Easter 2021. Dates are from Thursday 1st April to Monday 5th April.Morgan Park Raceway & Motels have been rebooked. Basic weekend details will be Thursday night welcome BBQ. Friday night, Dinner at Morgan Park Saturday & Sunday night, Dinner at Warwick Golf Club.Competitors, Morgan Park racing Friday & Saturday & on Sunday Motorkhana. Social Activities for non competitors on Friday & Saturday will have organized bus trip & a navigation run. Sunday is Concourse & Motorkhana for everyone to attend. All breakfasts, lunches & dinners will be organized, so all you need to do is come along & have a great weekend. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FLYER IS ATTACHED. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend.
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Please find a message from Pat Miller below, please check the website or the MSCA SA closer to the event for any updates…
The Super Sprint Meeting at Mallala will go ahead as planned on Sunday next 22nd, in line with advice from Motorsport Australia. There will be precautions taken to reduce risk of virus transmission. As usual the meeting will require Flagies, it is the Sprite Club’s turn to provide somepeople to assist with this. It may prove to be your last chance to get up close to motor sport for a while. At this stage further MSCA motor sport in the short term foreseeable future will depend on how effective measures are to contain Corvid 19.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances regarding the outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Committee of the Sprite Club of South Australia has responded to the advice from the various medical agencies, SA Health, State and Federal Governments. With the recommendations regarding non-essential gatherings and meetings the Committee has decided to cancel or postpone certain Sprite Club organised events.
This has been for the protection and well-being of the health of both Sprite Club members and the associated public. While these decisions have not been made lightly, the Sprite Club will follow the evolving recommendations regarding these events.
As more information develops, we will ensure all members are aware of any changes to Sprite Club organised events, which will be communicated via the website, email and Facebook pages. Please keep checking these for updates and event information.
For those events that the Sprite Club of SA is associated with including hill climbs, MSCA super sprints, Coffee & Cars and other parades and displays, please check the organisers website or Facebook for the latest information on the status of these events.
We thank the members for their understanding at these times and hope that they will continue to enjoy the use of their Sprites, Midgets and Associate vehicles in the meantime and follow the recommended good hygiene and social distancing practices.
Please contact the President if you have any specific queries or concerns.
Yours Spritely
Gordon Boyce
President and on behalf the Committee of the Sprite Club of South Australia.
Message from the The Sprite Car Club of Queensland
Sad to say, but the time has come to make the decision that the National Challenge 2020 has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. We have had discussions with each of the state Presidents and they all agree this is the right decision.
As we have had a number of expenses – permits, deposits etc which are non refundable, we hope you understand that we need to share the costs of expenses paid, so our Treasurer will do some financial calculations and inform all participants of their refunds.
I am sure the Presidents will liaise in the coming months, and hopefully this event may take place at a later date.
Regards
Keith Gordon Sprite Car Club of Qld. Ph 0432483228.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • 15 March 2020 McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic 2020 cancelled.
In its most recent (15.03.20) Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert, the Australian Government has advised that, effective from Monday 16 March, organised, non-essential gatherings should be limited to 500 people.
As a consequence, we are left with no alternative other than to cancel the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic 2020.
This step has been taken with heavy heart but full awareness of the need to ensure public safety at an event that was anticipated to draw in excess of 15,000 local, South Australian and interstate visitors to the Grand Parade on McLaren Vale Main Street on Sunday April 5, 2020.
Event Chairman Trevor Sharp said,“For this year, we have received record entry levels of classic cars and motorcycles that would have paraded down the Main Street of McLaren Vale. Sadly, we have had no other choice but to cancel the event.”
“Wineries have geared up to welcome entrants and visitors as this is one of their major tourism events. They are of course disappointed but understand that this was our only and realistic option”.
Trevor Sharp commented that: “A primary goal of McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic, now in its 15th year, is to raise funds for the McLaren Vale and District Hospital, CFS McLaren Vale and CFS McLaren Flat units and, this year, the Southern Koala Rescue. It will be doubly disappointing if our charitable goals are not met due to events beyond our control.”
As you have already paid the entrance fee we would like to give you the option to pass on the funds to any of the three fundraising beneficiaries already nominated with the event. Could you please indicate your preferred charity – McLaren Vale & District War Memorial Hospital, CFS or Southern Koala Rescue.
Refunds are also an available option. If for some reason you would prefer to have your entry fee refunded you will need to provide bank details – name of account, BSB and account number.
Please Note: The Sprite Club of SA is required to supply officials to assist with running of this event. This would involve flag marshalling and other assorted duties. There is a safety briefing at 8.30am, and lunch will be supplied.
There will also be an opportunity to have some Parade Laps of the circuit during the lunchbreak.
This a great opportunity to get up close and near the on track action.
For the competitors it is time to dust of the helmet and gloves and head to Mallala for the first time on the racetrack for 2020. Come along and support our competing Sprite and Clubman driving members. Did all their adjustments and modifications over the break lower their lap times. Free Spectator Entry. Practice from 9.00am On track action from 10.00am
Remember its ‘Come and Try’ as well see link for more info
A great opportunity to attract new people to the joys of super sprinting especially the younger generation. No club memberships required, just a car with standard seat belts and a crash helmet, See sup regs..
Supp Regs and entry form for the Come & Try are on the website and attached.
Please promote to your club and family and friends.
Participants do not need a competition licence or to be a club member.
Minimum age is fourteen but at that age they would need to have had some driving experience.
Please have the entry form scanned and returned to Sue and me. We are not using meecams for the C&T group.
Here some info from our hosts after the parade, Fox Creek Wines…
Dear Car Lovers
Hi Car Owners and welcome guest of Fox Creek Vintage and Classic Car Day 2020.
Thank you for participation in this fabulous event, I am emailing you so you know what we have available for the day.
Please pass on to all your members strictly no BYO alcohol and food. Fox Creek will have wine, beer and gin available for purchase.
On arrival you will be show where to park your beautiful cars. It will be directly on display where everyone and you will see it for the whole afternoon.
You will be able to sit back and enjoy music by ‘Puffin Billy’ .
Food by “Signor Arrosticini” traditional Italian street food. (See menu below)
Non- alcoholic drinks and ice creams by Miss Buttercup.
WHAT TO BRING:
You picnic rug or chairs.
Your own picnic glass or we will have our stemless outdoor glasses available (refundable deposit of $5)
Your dancing shoes!
Lastly but the best till last – all Vintage Car Holders automatically on purchase of a bottle of Fox Creek Wines go into the drawto win a 6 pack of our award winning wines. Drawn at 3pm but you must be there to claim.
February Bugeye Burble and 2020 Sprite Club Calendar
Here is the February Bugeye Burble and Coming Events……………………………..
Keep an eye on the Sprite Club Website, Email Postings and Sprite Club Facebook Page for more information…………
9 February 36th All British Day – Echunga Oval – 9.00am – 3.00pm
The annual All British Day is a chance to display our Members car and view over 850 British vehicles. Entry to the oval is from 9.00am. The display will be between 10.30am and 3.00pm.
Excellent Catering, Displays and Trade Stalls are available as well.
10 February Technical Night at Marque Restorations – Meet 6.00pm for 6.30pm Start
We will be visiting Gerard Miller’s Marque Restorations at 5 Goodall Ave, Kilkenny (corner of Torrens Road) for a technical night. Catered BBQ from 6.00pm, with tour of the workshops afterwards.
22 February Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – Meet 4.30pm, Depart 5.00pm
The first cruise for 2020 will be a special event and will be supporting those affected by the recent bushfires. The gathering point will be K Mart Car Park Glynburn Rd, Firle.
Further info on the event contact Pat Miller 0421 289 706 Email nanmiller@adam.com.au
1 March MSCA Trophy Presentation Day – Mount Barker Football Club – 11.00am
Everyone is invited to the MSCA Presentation Day for the 2019 class awards.
We are being hosted by Mount Barker Football Club, Alexandrina Road, Mount Barker.
2 March General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
18 March Mid-Week Meander – “Head to the Hills”
Russell and Judy Schmarr have organised the first Mid-Week Meander for 2020.
Mark your calendars now! More details to follow.
22 March MSCA Mallala Super Sprint & Come’n’Try – Round 1 – Mallala Motorsport Park
The Sprite Club have been rostered for flagging duties at this Round so please come along and get yourself trackside to see some motorsport action up close.
Officials briefing at 8.30am. On track action from 10.00am
The annual All British Day is a chance to display our Members car and view over 850 British vehicles. This year the theme is AA (the lead organisation before the RAA) 100 years of Bentley and Armstrong Siddeley, so there will be some special interest vehicles as the main display.
Entry to the oval is from 9.00am. The display will be between 10.30am and 3.00pm.
Public Entry is $8.00 Adult, $4.50 Children – Parking Available
Excellent Catering, Displays and Trade Stalls are available as well.For More information: www.allbritishday.com
We are all aware of the effect the recent bushfires have had to the various South Australian Communities in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island, as well as many other localities around Australia.
While there are many Bushfire Relief Fundraising events being held and the various donation tins at most shopping centres and retail outlets, the Committee of the Sprite Club of South Australia has taken a slightly different approach to the Bushfire Relief.
At our various social drives and runs that we are conducting, we will ensure that we head to these affected areas and stop to purchase either coffee, cake, meals or petrol from the retail outlets in these communities.
This will directly assist the financial economy of these businesses and communities and assist them in the major rebuilding process that needs to occur over the coming months and years.
While this may be a small contribution, the Committee hopes that the members will support this direct contribution with attendance at the various events calendared over the year.
We will be visiting Gerard Miller’s Marque Restorations at 5 Goodall Ave, Kilkenny (corner of Torrens Road) for a technical night and a chance to view Sprite Club Members Sprite (Darrel) and Triumph TR4 (Phil) under restoration.
Catered BBQ from 6.00pm, with tour of the workshops afterwards.
Please let Gordon Boyce (gordon.boyce98@gmail.com or 0417897905) know if you are attending for catering purposes.
THE SPRITE CLUB OF SA. SUMMER 2020 CLASSIC SPORTS CAR CRUISE.
The sprite club of SA will be running our summer edition classic sports car cruise in the afternoon of February 22. The drivers of all sports car, clubman, replica sports car or any car that fits the general description, are most welcome to join us. In view of events of the last weeks the event will be aimed at taking a little cheer and perhaps economic activity to fire affected places. As usual it is an informal low key affair highlighting interest classic sporting cars and to generally have fun.
1: As the planed route features a good number of curves, the event will be in day light hours ( sunset is 8:02 pm)The gathering place will be K mart car park Glynburn Rd Firle at 4:30 pm, chat and check out, departure 5:00 pm.
2 Drive south along Glyburn Rd turning left at Magill Rd.
2 Follow on to Old Norton Summit Rd to Norton Summit.
3 Turn right onto Lobethall Rd, cross over Stony Rise/ Monmeith Rd intersection cross over Range Rd /Burdetts Rd intersection, drive through Lenswood.
4 Follow to Main Rd Lobethall for approximately 500m and gather in or around the car park on what will be your right hand side for presentations.
Most appealing car, Car with best patina ( ie used and loved ) as voted by sprite club members. Car with most youth appeal, as voted by all young people in attendance.
The cruise should finish in Lobethall at approximately 6;00 pm there are a good number of eating places in the town and surrounding areas participants may wish to dine at. It may be a good idea to pre book. No prearrangements have been made in regard to this cruise event.
My map highlighted the following, Rising sun Hotel, Balhanna Chinese Restraunt, Lobes cafe + takeaway, Amberlight motorcycle café, Lobethall Bierhause, Lobethall Hotel,
As would be expected everyone joining us take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for the roadworthiness of their vehicle.
Driving standards should as always respect our road rules and the safety of yourselves and other road users. The last thing the locals in this area need is an emergency.
The weather has been challenging of late I hope we will be blessed with a nice top down afternoon , however if the fire danger is catastrophic or severe or bureau predicts a temperature over 38 deg C or it rains heavily the cruise will be postponed till a later date.
Further info on the event contact Pat Miller 0421 289 706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au
When making Direct Deposit payment, Please use your name as reference.I will advise you of the Motel & room number when payment is received.The Sprite Car Club of Queensland look forward to your company at Warwick, Qld.
At the moment we do not have a confirmed guest speaker for the charity dinner but we will let you know as soon as we have someone locked in. Rest assured it will be a notable motoring identity and the night will be as enjoyable as always.
Looking forward to seeing you on April 4th and 5th.Trevor SharpChairmanMcLaren Vale Vintage & Classic EventPhone: 0415 820 719 www.vintageandclassic.com.au
As the end of the Sprite Club Year draws near please keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web site and Facebook page for more details on these events……………………
10 November MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 5 – Mallala Motorsport Park
Join us at Mallala for the final round of the MSCA Super Sprint Series.
Free Spectator Entry. On track action from 10.00am
2 December Christmas BBQ and General Meeting – BBQ from 6.30pm – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
The Sprite Club will provide a Christmas BBQ in the grounds of the Community Centre. The Club will supply sausages and salads, all you will need to bring is a chair and something to drink – BBQ from 6.30pm.
Please Note Club Membership Fees are now due – $50 per membership
Membership Forms also need to be completed – these are available on the Website.
Club Registration owners please note that your rego will expire on the 31 December if you are not financial, so please bring your Log Books, Registration Papers and Membership Fees.
Dear All British Day Entrant, I do hope you and your vehicles are enjoying this burst of warmer weather. I am pleased to report that we have received roughly double the same amount of entries as we did at the same time last year. So, thank you very much to those who have already registered. Our online registration system is increasingly popular; however, I would urge you to double check your automatic ABD entry confirmation details receipt to make sure that all the details are correct as incorrect information is more easily fixed early. All British Day has traditionally promoted the long, rich and diverse vehicle production history of Britain to the many spectators that come each year. For 2020 we are pleased to have on board, along with our other valued sponsors, Zagame Automotive Group. They are the Adelaide dealers for Bentley, McLaren, Morgan and Lotus plus many other British and European exotic cars. We are sure their display will complement the other sponsor displays on the day and show that Britain still does make some very desirable vehicles. Aviation will be part of the day once again for ABD 2020, as both of our featured marques, that are celebrating 100 years, produced engines for aircraft apart from their car making roles. If you have a Bentley or an Armstrong Siddeley both clubs have advised us that they extended a warm welcome for you to park your car with the respective feature display. We hope also to have Chris Sperou again performing aerobatics as he did at ABD 2019 which was well received by most, gauging the feedback we received. We want you and your fellow British vehicle club owners to come on the day. For a lot of Clubs this is an activity they do not have to plan, and it gives clubs a platform to promote their club and marque to approximately 5,000 people that attend. We as a committee are actively encouraging younger families to come along, as one day, one of these younger enthusiasts may be in the market for a British vehicle. I wish to remind you that given the growing size of the event we are having to cap oval parking numbers at 850, and we will be closing entries on 7/11/2019 (not that far away!) so we can process entries in time. If we do exceed 850 entries, there are other areas in the Echunga grounds we can park vehicles. But these may not be near your club. When we send out your Gate pass in January you will see that we have simplified the pass and removed Oval location numbers; but, to facilitate parking we will send you a map where clubs will be located on the ovals. Again, we thank you for your interest and participation in All British Day, a day that showcases British engineering and excellence. See you Sunday 9th February 2020. Yours Faithfully, Jamie Sandford -Morgan President of All British Day
Our first cruise of this season, something a little different at the finish and taking an interesting route.
Our gathering point is the car park of the Harvey Norman/ Good Guys Shopping Complex, 800-826 Marion Road, Oaklands Park at 6.00pm.
The Cruise will follow the newly developed South Road to the Port River Expressway ending at Semaphore for a display and short presentation.
Trophies will include Best Patina and Youth Appeal Award (please bring young enthusiasts with you if you like). Any enquiries contact Pat Miller 0421289706.
This is one of the premier events of the Sprite Club’s year where we get the chance to show our cars to the public in the one place so all members are urged to get their Sprites, Midgets and associate cars ready and bring them out to make this a fantastic day.
DATE and TIME: Sunday 3rd November. Cars on site by 9.30am and leave 3.30pm
LOCATION: Wigley Reserve corner Anzac Highway and Adelphi Terrace Glenelg – entrance to the reserve is via the roundabout at the beach end of Anzac Highway and follow the Traffic Wardens for directions.
WHAT to BRING: All Austin Healey Sprites, MG Midgets and associate cars – please bring a piece of cardboard to place under your vehicle to collect any oil drips, etc.AWARDS: There will be peoples Choice Awards for Sprites, Midgets and Associate Vehicles.
CATERING: There is planned to have a coffee and cookies van on site but if you prefer BYO drinks and food.
Let Don Cardone know if you are attending by sending an email to doncardone@adam.com.au or on mobile 0411 876 067 and Don will reply to you with further details.
As the end of the Sprite Club Year draws near please keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web site and Facebook page for more details on these events……………………
26 October Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – Meet 6.00pm – Departure 6.20pm
Our first cruise of this season, something a little different at the finish and taking an interesting route. Our gathering point is the car park of the Harvey Norman/ Good Guys Shopping Complex, 800-826 Marion Road, Oaklands Park at 6.00pm.
Trophies will include Best Patina and Youth Appeal Award (please bring young enthusiasts with you if you like). Any enquiries contact Pat Miller 0421289706.
Clubbies SA are anticipating close to 100 clubbies, with entries from every state in Australia.
Each day at the Convention Centre between 5 – 6.30 pm we have ‘Clubbie Alley’ .
Friday 1st Nov – The Bend Track day. Cars will be arriving at The Bend from 7.30am onward and there will be action from about 9.15am to 4.00pm. Lunch will be between 12 noon and 1pm.
Sat 2nd Nov – Shannons Show and Shine between 11.30am and 1pm.
This will be held at Keith Stephenson Park, 1 Adelaide Rd, Mt Barker.
3 November Sprite Club Display Day – Wigley Reserve, Glenelg – 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Annual Sprite Club Display Day will be at Glenelg once again. All Sprite, Midget, Clubman and Associate vehicles are welcome. Enter via the roundabout at the end of Anzac Highway, Glenelg.
Peoples Choice Awards for Best Sprite/Midget and Associate plus Certificates for Classes.
Cars to arrive from 8.30 – 9.00am. Please bring a piece of cardboard to place under your vehicle.
Contact Don Cardone to let him know you are coming – 0411 876 067
4 November Annual General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
All committee positions will be declared vacant, so if you would like to join the committee and assist in the running of the Sprite Club of SA please think about nominating or volunteering at the AGM.
We have had enquires regard single room accomodation which we had overlooked in the original flyer, so we have had to add an extra charge for single room accomodation. Regards Keith Gordon
Please let Keith know if you’re thinking about going membershipsccq@yahoo.com.au
We are also planning a post Challenge tour based in Noosa for five days. This will be straight after the Challenge. Let Keith know if this interests you. More details soon, but there are lots of great Sprite roads to explore, collections to visit, great places to eat, and of course traditional Spritely social times. Cheers from Alex
Dear All British Day Entrant, We are pleased to advise that the website is now open for registrations for All British Day 2020. As is our custom we will still post out hard copy documents to entrants that we do not have email addresses for. For All British Day 2020 the entry fee again remains unchanged at $ 22.50. However, there are a few changes for the coming event. We will be closing entries on 7/11/2019. This is being done as we are getting more entries each year and it is simply taking longer to process and plan the event and ensure that we get the gate passes printed prior to the Christmas shut down period. For those regular attendees of ABD, you would have noticed the numbers of entrants climbing each year. We have gone close to maximum comfortable oval capacity at Echunga which is ideally 850 entrants and we do not want to squash clubs and compromise the day, so I strongly recommend you get your entry in promptly. As soon as the figure of 850 entrants is reached, we will not be able to guarantee you parking preference, but we can get your vehicle into the grounds and we will try our best to accommodate you. ABD will feature two famous British marques both celebrating 100 years since being established. The Armstrong Siddeley Car Club of Australia promises to have an interesting display on Oval 1, and on Oval 2 The Bentley Drivers Club (South Australia Inc) will have Bentleys on display from the early models to present day. Both clubs have extended a welcome to Armstrong Siddeley and Bentley owners that may be member of different clubs to have their cars included in the feature displays, please indicate this via your entry form. For ABD 2020 our shop will have new lines of ABD memorabilia, so why not have a look? To take pressure off the shop, pre-purchased memorabilia can now be collected prior to 3.00pm, however the oval departure time remains unchanged at 3.00pm, to ensure the safety of everyone present.
Kind Regards Jamie Sandford-Morgan President All British Day
To all Sprite Club members Please note that all Accomodation, Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinners are included in this price. Dietary requirements can also be catered for as long as we know well before the event. Regards Keith Gordon
Our first cruise of this season, something a little different at the finish and taking an interesting route. As usual we warmly welcome any and all sports, Sprite Club Classic sports car cruise is on Saturday Oct 26th.
Cars to join us for a short run designed to have a little fun, put classic sports cars on display and hopefully develop interest, there is no requirement
to be a member of any club. We do remind all concerned that they are responsible for their car’s roadworthiness and compliance with the rules of the road.
Our gathering point is the car park of the Harvey Norman/ Goodguys etc shopping complex 800-826 Marion rd Oaklands park which is close to the Sturt Rd Marion Rd intersection. Meet from 6 pm far chat and checkout and a departure at 6 20 pm.
If the weather on this day is for heavy rain or above 38 deg the event will be postponed.
Route
Drive, south on Marion rd for about 300m
Turn, left onto Sturt rd and follow to the main South rd intersection.
Turn, left onto main South rd. ( Care on the corner, road works )
Drive, along South rd in a northerly direction for approximately 20km and inspect our mega million dollar taxpayer funded road flyovers and underpasses.
( Speed limits all over the place, keep an eye on the big gauge on the dashboard.)
Turn, left onto the Port River Expressway ( Hold nose while driving past Mt Wingfield.)
Follow, expressway over Diver Derric bridge.
Veer, left onto Nelson st and follow for 150m.
Turn, right onto Semaphore rd and follow to Esplanade.
Turn left onto Esplanade and follow to the 3rd roundabout at Jervoise st.
Turn right into the car park (avoid being collected by the steam train ) find a park, my research indicates we should find space among the beachgoers.
Gather on the lawn adjacent to the roundabout entry point for a short presentation.
Once again we will be visiting the TAFESA Automotive Facility at the Regency Campus, Regency Road Regency Park. As part of the Bay to Birdwood event, several Prince Skyline GT’s will be meeting at Regency TAFE, and we have been invited to join them for a car display and some more technical and dyno sessions.
Enter the Campus via Entrance 4 off Regency Road – see attached Map.
18 September Mid-Week Meander –Northern Run – “Expect the Unknown!” – Meet 9.30am
As usual Russell and Judy Schmarr’s next Mid-Week Meander will tour to a fantastic lunch venue with a great drive home as well! BYO Morning Tea.
Meet at Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park – Park entrance via the slip road just before the overhead pedestrian crossing. BYO Morning Tea.
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – 0403 151 715
Spring is in the Air so get your Sprites and Midgets ready and keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web site and Facebook page for more details on these events……………………
2 September General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
14 September 47th Annual Sprite Club Dinner and Awards Night – Pre-dinner drinks from 7.00pm
The venue will be at Hut and Soul Asian Restaurant, 310 Pulteney Street, Adelaide.
We will have the restaurant to ourselves for a delicious Asian Banquet at $35.00 per head.
Payment can be made either at General Meetings or the Club’s Bank Account EFT.
Trophies for the year will also be presented.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be No Dinner Payments on the night, must be prepaid before.
18 September Mid-Week Meander –Northern Run – “Expect the Unknown!” – Meet 9.30am
As usual Russell and Judy Schmarr’s next Mid-Week Meander will tour to a fantastic lunch venue with a great drive home as well! BYO Morning Tea.
Meet at Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park – Park entrance via the slip road just before the overhead pedestrian crossing. BYO Morning Tea.
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – 0403 151 715
23 – 27 September Federation Motorfest Classic 2019
Assorted runs and events by FHMC Clubs. For more information:
27 September Prince Skyline GT Technical and Dyno Night – TAFESA Automotive Campus – 6.00pm
Once again we will be visiting the TAFESA Automotive Facility at the Regency Campus, Regency Road, Regency Park. As part of the Bay to Birdwood event, several Prince Skyline GT’s will be meeting at Regency TAFE, and we have been invited to join them for some more technical and dyno sessions.
Let Gordon Boyce know if you would like to run your vehicle on the dyno. Mobile: 0417897905
29 September MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 4 – Mallala Motorsport Park
Next round of the MSCA Super Sprint Series is at Mallala. Cars on track from 10.00am
Catering and good viewing of the circuit available.
29 September Bay to Birdwood Classic
With over 1000 entries to date this will be a gala event as usual.
1963 Sprite Mk 2A for the website. It includes vinyl roof and tonneau cover, Minator alloy wheels and good tyres, great Club car, British Racing Green, winner of Sprite Club “People’s Choice Award for Mk 2’s” in October 2018. It’s 967 out of 976 Mk 2A’s imported into Australia. Currently at Strathalbyn Collectable Classic Cars on consignment. $13,999 neg. Contact Ray Kinlay O401 952 035
The Marque Sports Car Association of SA is proposing to run another come and try day at Mallala in conjunction with a super sprint event on September 29th . The cost is $125 per driver which includes all entry and licence fees. Participants do not need to be a member of any car club. All that is required is a car with normal road seat belts or better, a fire extinguisher less than 3 years old and a blue triangle indicating battery position. Come and try involves some lectures by experienced instructors, some laps with a mentor in the passenger seat, and if the participant feels confident some flying solo laps.
To run this activity there will need to be a suitable number of starters to make the exercise worthwhile. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable driving experience. Would make a great gift idea for kids and gradchildren.
Any interested people can contact myself on 0421289706 or contact the MSCA of SA inc, via secretary Murray Stephenson, sec@mscasa.com.
Seen at most Club events, British Racing Green,Good reliable car, Receipts for most work done over the last 8 years – such as -Electronic ignition, New ring gear, New starter motor, New clutch and thrust race, New front shock absorbers, New head lining, Two 12 volt batteries fitted, Rewired to negative earth, Cooling system reconditioned with new multi-blade plastic fan, Auxiliary fan and overflow tank fitted and others Contact Gary Brock garymb31@bigpond.com For sale at $16000
The Lions Gumeracha Show & Shine incorporates the Shannon’s Memorial Cruise which recognises our fallen from the defence force and those that have passed away from the motoring clubs in South Australia. Please submit your fallen club members names for inclusion in our service. This year’s event is on Sunday the 10th of November 2019 at the Gumeracha Sporting grounds.
This year’s show will see the introduction of an automotive Swap Meet. All Show and Shine entrants and Swap Meet sellers will be charged an entry fee of $15 per vehicle. The money raised on the day will be donated to “Camp Quality” and all donated gifts will be collected by the Lions Club who in turn will donate it to the Salvation Army for distribution to underprivileged children at Christmas time.
The Trophy categories have been increased this year to cover more classes. There will be a retro fashion parade and a silent auction with no reserve. Entertainment on the day will be provided by one of Australia’s favourite Rockabilly bands, “The Lincolns” supported by DJ Peter Panagaris. Food & Drink stalls along with Coffee and Ice Cream vendors compliment the many trade stalls showcasing their products which are on display and for sale.
The public may enter with a gold coin donation of their choosing. In all, a great South Australian project with something of interest for the whole family.
Yet again Russell and Judy Schmarr excelled themselves with a well organised and interesting ‘mystery’ mid week run.
Starting with a nice gaggle of sprites, midgets and assorted moderns, we headed off from a new starting point of the JB Ware reserve in Glen Osmond.
With a short run up the SE Freeway to the Eagle on the Hill turnoff saw the group work our way up to the Measday lookout and the old route into Adelaide through the hills.
Then thru Stirling, Aldgate and Hahndorf and out onto the old Melbourne road through Dawsley to Kanmantoo for a quick refreshment stop and then to Murray Bridge and crossing the old road bridge.
The route now took us toward our intended destination of the new motor racing circuit at Tailem Bend. Unfortunately due to a corporate booking our plans for lunch at ‘The Bend’ had to be changed and we only had a quick look at the outside!
Luckily Russell was able to book us into the Riverside Hotel back in Tailem Bend. Many of us have probably driven past it for many years on our way to the eastern states without a thought of stopping. However it is a nice pub, good food with a great view of the mighty Murray River.
A great day out, although Tina and I got a little damp on the way home!
Small lightweight Tilt Trailer with brakes , Minilite wheels and Advans plus a new Winch fitted , has been built for an Austin Healey Sprite but will suit similar size or smaller cars, current reg. S526TFO $990.
Dear All British Day Entrant, It is hard to fathom, now that we are all so cold, that looking back to February the risk of hot weather cancellation was a distinct possibility! ABD 2019 was again a success with numbers of both entrants and spectators increasing over the previous year. I am sure anyone who was at ABD in February will recall that apart from the usual high standard of vehicles on display, there were some very special cars and bikes making up our British Racing Heritage Display. The Sporting Car Club celebrated their 85th birthday and provided an impressive display. Add to all this the stunning aerobatic display put on by Chris Sperou, and it was a very memorable day indeed, with plenty to see and do. You may have noticed our logo for ABD 2020, we are acknowledging the A.A., an organization that plays a crucial role in Britain, attending to the many vehicles that have not broken down, but have simply “failed to proceed”, from the earliest days to today in our quest to get from A to B in our mechanised transport. We held our Annual General Meeting back in May and said farewell to Howard Parslow. We thank him for his contribution to ABD over many years in various roles. We welcomed onboard Marcus La Vincente AM into our publicity and promotions role, and we look forward to his involvement in the coming years. Another new and exciting development is that we are extremely proud to announce that we have the support of Mr Jeremy Cordeaux AM as our patron. I am sure Jeremy’s successful media career and motoring interests are well known to many of you. We are honoured to have Jeremy as our patron. We have been very pleased to be associated with SA Guide Dogs and have offered them financial support for the past few years. However, for ABD 2020 we have decided to look a little closer to home, and as we are a community-based event, we have decided to support the local Echunga Primary School, more on this later. We have invested significantly in the day to keep it fresh and vibrant, and regrettably costs and charges are always with us, but I am pleased to announce that the vehicle entry amount remains unchanged. We will keep you informed on updates regarding All British Day February 9th, 2020 so please pencil in this date. However we do need another couple more people please to assist us for ABD 2020, on the committee, due to the growing demands of the event and retirements that were not replaced over the last two years .I am sure ABD does have a positive impact in the British vehicle world and the local community, please consider being part of this terrific event.
Kind Regards Jamie Sandford-Morgan President All British Day
24 July Mid-Week Meander – Eastern Run – Meet at 9.30am for a 10.00am departure
Meet at J B Ware Reserve, Glebe Road, Glen Osmond (near the Fire Station on Portrush Road)
Oonce again Russell and Judy Schmarr’s have planned the next Mid-Week Meander to be a Nostalgic Run.
This drive will “relive the past, embrace the present and admire the future” while enjoying the various roads around the eastern Adelaide Hills and plains to finish at a fine lunch venue. Please BYO Morning Tea.
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – 0403 151 715
14 September 47th Annual Sprite Club Dinner and Awards Night – Pre-dinner drinks from 7.00pm
The Sprite Club’s ”Night of Nights” is approaching – Mark your diaries NOW!
The venue will be at Hut and Soul Restaurant, 310 Pulteney Street, Adelaide.
We have booked the restaurant so will have the venue to ourselves to enjoy this special night.
As Club has subsidised this evening, as well as pre-dinner drinks we will have an Asian Banquet at $35.00 per head.
Rasa Sayang
Small Bite
Chicken Satay on Fiery Charcoal
Malay Puff
Big Bite
Ayam Serai
Mamak Curry Fish
Beef Rendang
Sambal Prawn
Buddha’s Delight
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Sweet Bite
Pandan & Coconut Crepe
We will also be presenting the Annual Trophies for the year including Clubman of the Year, Spirit of Sprites, and Sprite of the Year as well as the various competition trophies.
Please come along and enjoy the company as well support the various award winners.
Payment can be made either at General Meetings or the Club’s Bank Account EFT – Details Below.
Please note the Surname and numbers attending when making the EFT deposit.
With Pies and Peas and splash or two of your favourite drink will help make this annual event a warming and welcome night.
LOCATION: Don and Elaine Cardone’s
COST: $6.00 per Pie and Pea
WHAT TO BRING: BYO drinks and also nibbles or sweets to share.
For catering purposes please let Don & Elaine know if you are attending by sending an email to doncardone@adam.com.au or on mobile O411 876 O67 and Don will reply to you with details.
24 July Mid-Week Meander – Eastern Run – Meet at 9.30am for a 10.00am departure
Meet at J B Ware Reserve, Glebe Road, Glen Osmond (near the Fire Station on Portrush Road)
Oonce again Russell and Judy Schmarr’s have planned the next Mid-Week Meander to be a Nostalgic Run.
This drive will “relive the past, embrace the present and admire the future” while enjoying the various roads around the eastern Adelaide Hills and plains to finish at a fine lunch venue. Please BYO Morning Tea.
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – 0403 151 715
Entry numbers for the MSCA super sprint event at Mallala on July 28 are somewhat light on. This means potentially lots of track time and lots of elbow room for those that do enter. Ideal for first timers and drivers who have not been on the track for a while. There is still time to get an entry in, see MSCA of SA inc, web site. Any first timers who would like a guiding to show you the ropes on the day please contact me on 0421289706 or at the track I will be around my white Irukandji clubman being driven by a first time friend.
Coming events for July and beyond……… Please keep an look out for email reminders, web site updates and the Facebook posts.
1 July General Meeting – Wine and Cheese Night – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
21 July Multiclub Hillclimb – Round 3 – Collingrove Hillclimb
24 July Mid-Week Meander – Eastern Run – Meet at 9.30am for a 10.00am departure
Join Russell and Judy Schmarr’s next Mid-Week Meander will be a Nostalgic Run reliving the past, embracing the present and enjoying the future. This run will take in the various roads around the eastern Adelaide Hills and plains to finish at a fine lunch venue. BYO Morning Tea.
Meet at J B Ware Reserve, Glebe Road, Glen Osmond (near the Fire Station on Portrush Road)
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – 0403 151 715
28 July MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 3 – Mallala Motorsport Park – Cars on track – 10.00am
The MSCA Supersprint Series returns to Mallala for Round 3. Entries are open, so if you haven’t entered now is the time to do so to secure your place on the grid! Come along, support the Club’s drivers and have a great day out. Check out www.mscasa.com.au for info.
5 August General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
Please note all perpetual trophies are to be returned at this meeting.
11 August Winter Cup Hillclimb – Round 4 – Collingrove Hillclimb
17 August Pie and Pea Night – at Don and Elaine Cardones
With Pies and peas and splash or two of your favourite drink will make a warming and welcome night. $6.00 per head and BYO drinks and salad/sweets to share.
Please let Don and Elaine know if you are attending – 0411 876 067
2 September General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
14 September 47th Annual Sprite Club Dinner and Awards Night – Pre-dinner drinks from 7.00pm
The Sprite Club’s”Night of Nights” is approaching – Mark your diaries NOW!
The venue will be at Hut and Soul Asian Restaurant, 310 Pulteney Street, Adelaide.
This will be an Asian Banquet at $35.00 per head. Payment can be made either at General Meetings or the Club’s Bank Account EFT – Please note the Surname and numbers attending when making the deposit.
Thank you to the 750 plus entrants who have already registered for this year’s Bay to Birdwood.
If you have not already entered please click here to register. Entrants wishing to have your vehicle judged need to enter prior 15 July – only a week away. General entries close 19 August.
Please note that this is a event for original vehicles manufactured between 1956-1986.
We ask that every entry is accompanied with a photo (or 3 if you elect to be judged) of the vehicle as it will be presented on the day.
Please contact the Event office on (08) 8568 4022 or (08) 8568 4019 if you require assistance.
he Route
This year the Classic will follow the traditional route which takes in Greenhill Road from Anzac Highway and aims to ensure smooth passage for vehicles as well as providing more vantage points for spectators to view the impressive motorcade. Click here to see all roads.
WELCOME to our new Partners
We are pleased to announce that we have three new partners – Auto Transformers, ADRAD and Bee Bop Boutique (our Fashions in the Field partner). Visit their websites and check out their range of products and services.
Don’t forget that next Monday’s general meeting of the Sprite Club of SA is our mid winter wine and cheese get together, hopefully this will temp a lot of you out on a winters night!
7:30pm Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road Fullarton
A few hardy members fronted for a quick warm up and breakfast at the Haus in Hahndorf on a minus 2 start to the day. Garry in his Mark 3, Clive and myself in bugeyes and a very hardy Paul on his triumph motorbike! Clives first outing in the newly finished white Bugeye!
Here’s a quick preview fo the drive thru the hills to Hahndorf.
If your looking for a cool, early start this Sunday morning, 23rd, a few of us are meeting for breakfast and a short drive after at the Haus, 38 Main st Hahndorf, from 8:30 https://haushahndorf.com.au/
Get your sprite out of the shed, surely it won’t be this cold…🤔
Wow, a massive thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help out at our supersprint at The Bend this weekend!! With an outstanding response we now have plenty of officials for this weekend and don’t need anymore.
This shows how great our little community is! If you wanted to volunteer for this weekend but were busy or didn’t get in in time, remember your club is rostered on for one Mallala sprint every year and we welcome you at any event.
Once again, thanks everyone for this massive show of support!
The MSCA is running its first Super Sprint on the West Circuit at The Bend on Sunday 16 June.
This is an exciting development for the Association and we are calling on all member clubs to help out with providing flag marshals. Where eight marshals can adequately do the job at Mallala we need to operate ten points and the start line at The Bend, i.e. twenty marshals.
We are asking each member club to nominate three volunteers for the day.
A few background points:
• Officials must sign on and attend a briefing at 8:45am on the Sunday morning;
• You will be required to complete a Peregrine waiver form at sign on so it will save time if you download one from the MSCA website and bring it completed;
• If you have a CAMS official’s licence please bring it but, if you don’t, please consider applying on the CAMS website. It does not take long and costs nothing;
• Lunch and water will be provided for nominated officials and you will return to the pit area or lunch;
• Time permitting, officials will have the opportunity to do controlled parade laps at lunchtime;
• Those wishing to do the parade laps must nominate at sign on their wish to do so.
Passengers will be permitted;
Please provide name, mobile and email address for each volunteer so that we can communicate directly. If they have a CAMS official’s licence please also provide the number.
This is a great development for the MSCA and a lot of work has gone into the planning but it will only work if we have the support of the membership to make it run smoothly.
Please respond by 9 June with club nominations to:
Murray Stephenson, Secretary sec@mscasa.com
Sue Stephenson, Competition Secretary comp@mscasa.com
Sunday 29 September 2019 is the 39th anniversary of the Bay to Birdwood. If your vehicle is manufactured between 1956 to 1986 you are now invited to enter.
Either click here to enter online or click here to view conditions of entry and click here to download a printable version of the entry form.
The spirit of the Bay to Birdwood is for a spectacular parade of vehicles that are well presented and without major modifications to go on show for the general public and vehicle lovers alike to admire and appreciate. It is the quality of entries that makes this event one of the world’s great historic motoring events.
This year we are asking that every entry is accompanied with a photo of the vehicle as it will be presented on the day and that clearly shows its condition (3/4 view front image preferable). Entrants that wish to be judged in the Concours d’Elegance or Preservation Awards will be required to upload three images of their vehicle to be considered eligible. Please have your photos ready.
All of the conditions of entry are clearly defined on the Bay to Birdwood website.
Please contact the Event office on (08) 8568 4022 or (08) 8568 4019 if you require assistance.
Each year the Sprite Club Committee has made the decision to hold a General Meeting at the Sporting Car Club and have a change from the usual General Meetings by having Member cars on stage and a chance to talk to these Members about their cars. This April was our opportunity to conduct this special meeting.
The evening commenced with the opening of the clubrooms and the bar. Members were given a ticket for a drink at the bar while the cars were assembled on stage and the pizza arrived. Members mingled and chatted while enjoying an drink and some pizza and wedges.
The General Meeting is an edited form but covers the important agenda items and reports. So once completed, Members grabbed a top up to their pizza and drinks and the Cars and their Stars part of the evening commenced.
This year the cars were representative of Sprites and Midgets with a difference. President Gordon Boyce conducted interviews with each owner about their motoring history and the specifics of their vehicles
First member was David Low and his Bugeye Sprite. David and Di have owned this Sprite for over 36 years and it difference is the change in specification of the vehicle over the years of ownership. The Bugeye started as a 948cc drum braked Sprite. David started the changes as he had the engine modified for more power while living in NSW. Moving to SA and joining the Sprite Club continued the Club association.
After using the Sprite for club events, National Meetings and tours of Tasmania, Gippsland and the Victoria High Country tours, the quest for “more power” led to 1275cc power and disc brakes. This allowed the Bugeye to climb the hills better and allowed for more relaxed cruising on the highway. While there are no more changes to the Bugeye with a difference, there will be more Club use of this vehicle in the future.
Clive Spreadbury’s Sprite MkIIA fitted with a 1500cc Corolla engine was the next “different” Sprite on stage. Clive purchased this Sprite with a 1200cc Toyota engine and upgraded to larger engine for more power. Clive has used the Sprite for a number of different competition events such as Mallala Supersprints, Legends of the Lakes hillclimb at Mount Gambier and the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.
Clive also has a strong competition history on a smaller scale, building and racing slot cars for many years. Clive now owns and operates Scalex World, where he sells and runs slot car race meetings and events.
The next Midget with a difference was the 1966 MkII MG Midget of Don Williams. Don has been a long term member of the Sprite Club, having owned a MG Midget during the early ‘70s, a Bugeye during the ‘80s (which is now owned by Jim Schubert and was on the stage last year). After a number of years of non-Spridget ownership, Don and wife (and Ex-Sprite MkIII owner) Chris, purchased an English-built and imported MG Midget – with a difference. This Midget is 1098cc powered and has a removal hood, different to the usual MkIII Midgets we normally see with 1275cc power and convertible hood.
While Don has thought of selling the Midget, he enjoys the driving of the vehicle and has now recovered the seats and new carpets which has made the Midget more comfortable. Don has also researched that a number of these Midgets were imported by BMC dealers, so there may be more around Australia.
The last Sprite was certainly one with a number of differences, the 1970 Sprite Mk IV of Caroline Mercer. Purchased new by her father in Scotland, this Sprite is in extremely original condition having only been repainted. The Sprite had been used for tours of Europe by Caroline’s parents and she can always remember the Sprite as part of her families life.
When Caroline moved to Australia the Sprite followed and was registered in Western Australia while Caroline’s partner and her were working in the mining sector. A transfer to Adelaide allowed the Sprite to head over the border and become part of our club. The Pale Primrose Sprite has 1275cc power, convertible hood, twin jacking points each side, plus numerous other differences to the usual Sprites we see on Australian roads (and Clubs).
The Sprite was also used for Caroline’s wedding, and the 1stApril is her anniversary so it was extra special for Caroline and father in law XXX (as her husband was away with work) to celebrate this special event and special Sprite with the Club members.
Each member had been given a raffle ticket and thanks to Penrite Oils for supplying a number of special, door prizes including framed prints, boxed glasses, lifesized David Reynolds cutout and other posters and stickers, etc. These desirable items made there way to various members garages and “man-caves”.
The Stars and their Cars Meeting has become a special event on the Sprite Club calendar and special thanks to Michael McLaren for arranging the use of the Sporting Car Club, Stan the barman, pizzas and other items that made the night a great event. Also special thanks to David, Clive, Don and Caroline for bringing their Spridgets with a difference along and allowing us to talk with these “Stars” about “their Cars”.
Small lightweight Tilt Trailer with brakes , Minilite wheels and Advans plus a new Winch fitted , has been built for an Austin Healey Sprite but will suit similar size or smaller cars, current reg. S526TFO $1550.
Keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web site and Facebook page for more details on these events……………………
6 May General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
Come along and find out what has been happening over the past month and what events are coming up. Library, regalia and tea and coffee also available.
17-19 May 43rd Historic Winton Race Meeting – Winton Raceway, Victoria
With over 400 historic race cars on the circuit and over 1000 historic cars in the surrounding “car park” this event is one for the bucket list. This year there is an emphasis on South Australian vehicles, so head over the border for a great weekend.
19 May Winter Cup Hillclimb – Round 2 – Collingrove Hillclimb
Sunday Round 2 of the Wintercup Hillclimb Series at the famous Collingrove Hillclimb in the Barossa Valley
19 May Copper Coast Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles – Wallaroo, Moonta & Kadina
This event is part of the week long celebrations for the Copper Coast Cornish Festival,
The Kernewek Lowender and is for vehicles built before 1985.
Spectators line the streets and roads to watch the procession of around 500 cars.
19 May Tea Tree Gully Historic Car and Motorcycle Display – Waterworld, Tea Tree Gully
Car display as part of SA History Month and the National Motoring Heritage Day.
2 June Multiclub Hillclimb – Round 2 – Collingrove Hillclimb
A great day out for both spectators and competitors at the famous Collingrove Hillclimb in the Barossa Valley for Round 2 Hillclimb
3 June General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
16 June MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 2 – The Bend Motorsport Park
This is the first time that the MSCA have conducted a Supersprint at The Bend Motorsport Park at Tailem Bend. The West Circuit will be used allowing over 3 km of circuit with lots of interesting corners and bends to challenge the drivers.
All MSCA clubs have been rostered for flagging duties at this Round so please come along, assist and get yourself trackside to see some motorsport action up close at The Bend!
More information and Supplementary Regulations are available on the MSCA Web Site: http://www.mscasa.com/
Small lightweight Tilt Trailer with brakes , Minilite wheels and Advans plus a new Winch fitted , has been built for an Austin Healey Sprite but will suit similar size or smaller cars, current reg. S526TFO $1550.
It has been a number of years since the Sprite Club has held a Technical Night, so approx. 30 members headed on Friday 29thMarch to the TAFESA Automotive Campus at Regency Park. Club President and TAFE Principal Lecturer Gordon Boyce and fellow Automotive Jamie Campbell had arranged a night that covered a number of specific technical topics that related to Sprites,Midgets and Clubmans.
After an overview of the TAFE Campus and the Automotive Program by Gordon, Jamie discussed the main issues with making power with any internal combustion engine, this particularly is the amount of air that can enter the engine, once mixed with fuel and ignited will produce power and torque. Jamie has spent many hours testing both air flow of various components (carbies, manifolds, air filters and cylinder heads) and how these affect the performance of the engine. The TAFE facilities have both engine and chassis dynamometers, for motorcycles, cars and trucks as well as a flow bench for testing individual components.
Jamie had been provided with a number of A-Series engine components (cylinder head, manifolds and carburettors) and these were tested on the Flow Bench. This device, a “high-tech vacuum cleaner” can measure the flow of air through a component in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Jamie started with a standard Bugeye cylinder head and measured an air flow of approx. 63 CFM for the inlet port. Jamie noted that this was one of the worst performing head he had bench tested, but understood that a design of over 60 years old would have been comparable with similar vehicles of the era.
Next was a twin SU carby manifold and this flowed approx. 120 CFM and a 1 ¼” SU (110 CFM) and 1 ½” SU (130 CFM) carbies produced more air flow than the head would allow, so a bigger carby will not always produce more power. As a comparison a DCOE 45mm Weber with 32mm chokes was tested and this flowed close to 200 CFM, which would be ideal for approx. 200 BHP!
As a side note Kerry Fisher had brought along his newly ported Mk III Sprite head, which Jamie flowed at a later date and it flowed 108CFM, which is a great increase on the standard head, but would still work well with the standard twin SU 1 ¼” carbies.
These flow figures matches those from the very informative book, “Tuning BL’s A-Series Engine” by David Vizard. This book is well worth a read at it covers all areas of engine modification and shows flow bench testing of all components from air cleaners to mufflers and everything in between!
Overall this testing proved that most Spridgets can perform with the standard carbies and manifolds if the cylinder head is not modified. Add a modified head and camshaft, then then up to 80 to 100 BHP, the SU’s on a good manifold will be suitable, the Weber just looks cool and drinks more fuel!!
Then the attention turned to the Chassis Dyno and there were a few cars to be tested. First was President Gordon’s Bugeye (998cc, modified head and cam plus Weber carby). The chassis dyno has the capacity to record both power and torque curves, as well as fuel mixtures, r/min plus other data, so after each run the results can be analysed. After producing noise and lots of unburnt fuel smoke from the very rich mixtures from the Weber, 998cc outputted 35 BHP at 6200 R/min at the rear wheels.
As a comparison Russell Schmarr’s standard 1275cc MG Midget produced an impressive 31 BHP with a nice even power and torque curve and good fuel mixtures, showing that in standard form the A-Series can be economical and produces reasonable performance.
Chris Brine’s Bugeye Race Car was next. This vehicle shows what some engine development can do for performance, using a well modified Russell Engineering cylinder head and manifold. Check out Russell Engineering’s Web Site for more technical info and articles on A-Series cylinder heads, manifolds and air flow. Well worth a Google search: http://russellengineering.com.au/articles/ At over 7000 R/min, a total of 85 BHP was being produced by Chris’s Sprite, with a very smooth and even torque curve, making this a great track and circuit vehicle.
Pat Miller’s 2 litre Toyota-powered Waler clubman produced a very loud exhaust note as the computer changed the cam timing at various rev ranges to produce an impressive Kilowatt output. Unfortunately there was not enough air flow through the radiator and the computer intervened to protect the motor by reducing performance and power – something a carby Sprite will not do, but most modern EFI vehicle have built into their software.
Finally Paul Doube’s 1600cc Toyota powered Kestrel Clubman produced the highest power of the night with the smoothest power and torque curve. This is mostly due to the technology invested into the engine design and the use of electronic fuel injection to control the fuel, so the engine will idle, accelerate and produce maximum power and be very drivable during each of these phases. The Spridgets coughed, spluttered and were not a smooth with their fuelling, but that is difference years of R & D can do for engine performance.
Our thanks also to TAFESA for allowing the Sprite Club to visit and use the dyno facilities. And special thanks to Jamie Campbell for his Technical Presentation, as his knowledge of air flow, performance and vehicle testing gave all present a chance to see how the flow bench and chassis dyno can, not only be used to measure performance, but also to ensure that the correct modifications can be made to produce the desired and usable performance from the humble A-Series engine.
5 May MSCA Peter Hall Memorial 6-Hour Regularity Relay – Mallala Motorsport Park
The Annual 6-Hour Regularity Relay attracts teams of cars from all MSCA Clubs, as well as interstate. There will be Victorian Sprite Club teams joining in as well.
Each Team is to provide some assistants to help the MSCA as well as helpers with each team. Come along and help out our Clubman and Sprite Club teams with various tasks – even for a few hours, as well as spectate this interesting Club and Teams Event.
A great opportunity to see up to 24 cars on the track at the same time competing for this prestigious trophy.
For Sale , The legendary Troy Ryan Austin Healey Sprite, on current SA Historic Road Registration SA 50505 (previously SA XLG 995) Racing Nos. 995 or 95.
This naturally aspirated BMC powered 1295cc Sprite driven by Troy , has been setting track records all over numerous Australian Circuits such as Winton and Mallala etc. and Hillclimbs for approx. 10 years, e.g. Mt Gambier Legend of the Lakes 58.52 in 2011, Collingrove 35.24 in 2016.
It recently has been fitted with a fresh engine and gearbox and presents and drives extremely well . I’ve admired the car , and pursued Troy to sell it for many years ,for my own Hillclimb competition pursuits , and last year he finally relented as he has many other projects taking up his time.
Unfortunately at my geriatric stage of life , this season I’ve developed a chronic spine problem and on Specialist’s advice I now need to sell the car.
I’ve fitted a normal windscreen to the car , still retaining the mini one, and the car comes with full history, many tens of thousands of $$ receipts , and a number of spares.
Asking $17,500 , Thanks , Peter Emes 0413 133 233 . NB ,I’ll be overseas 23 May to 2 June.
It is with great sadness that I am looking at putting my sprite up for sale due to needing something more practical and family friendly.
It is likely better know at Pat K’s old Sprite and is a 63 Mk2 (Not a 2a which Pat thought was relevant?). Running really well, serviced/tuned every 6 months.
Has had some cosmetic work over the last couple of years such as a pain touch up, new badges and dash repair.
Pat mentioned to put it out to the club for their interest prior to car sales I’m assuming to try and keep it within the club? As there is another vehicle that I am hoping to secure pending the sale of the sprite I will need to get it up on car sales by Thursday at the latest so if it is possible to get it sent out to the club ASAP I can hold off until say Wednesday before looking at putting it on car sales.
Despite threatening clouds 17 cars turned up for the final sports car cruise of the season. Unfortunately the convoy became scattered leaving the car park but everyone enjoyed a drive in the hills. Most appealing car trophy Garry Beaton’s tricked up BMW best patina, Gerard‘s Plymouth spl and much to his surprise Chris Mignone, Datsun coupe the youth appeal award. great to see strong support from Sprite and MX5 clubs also young people navigating. My niece Kelly Scott enjoyed co-piloting the Plymouth. Big thank you to all who attended.
Don’t forget Classic Sports car cruise this Saturday starting and finishing at K mart shopping centre on Glynburn rd Firle. Gathering from 4:30 pm for a 5:10 pm start. Duration of the run approximately 1 hour. Drivers with a spare seat may like to offer sedan drivers a ride. Route maps will be available on the afternoon. All Sprite club members and their families please let me know their choice of 1 the most appealing car and the car with the best patina straight after the run finishes. Any enquiries ph O4212897O6 nanmiller@adam.com.au.
If you’re not in the parade, you can still meet us at Paxtons
THE EASY CLUB from Willunga bringing their Smooth Sounds with a Rock & Roll Heart to entertain us all afternoon.
THE YIROS SHACK feeding us with delicious, healthy Greek style Chicken, Lamb, Combination & Vegetarian Yiros – served with salad in a pita style wrap or in a bowl., complemented with a variety of sauces.
DAL MARE COFFEE, a local McLaren Vale coffee caravan – you may have seen on the side of Victor Harbour Road – serving coffees throughout the afternoon.
At our Cellar Door we will have our PAXTON WINES available by the bottle or the glass, local beers, ciders, soft drinks and fruit juices to purchase along with a selection of local cheeses, almonds, antipasto meats & McLaren Vale olives to build your own platter. Also Paxton Picnic Plumm stemless wine glasses to buy for $10.00 if you forget yours.
Oh, and to make the day even more fun we are going with the Vintage! Glamorous! Gatsby! Roaring Twenties 20s! Theme… so grab the gloves, feather boa, headbands or for the men the dress shirts, hats and suspenders and join us in dressing up in Glamorous 1920s style.
Please note that this event is strictly NO BYO Alcohol.
Wanted: Standard 948cc or 1098cc Sprite or Midget for Dyno Testing at the Tech Night – 29th March
If someone has a standard (non-modified 948cc or 1098cc) Sprite or Midget that we can use as part of the back to back Dyno testing can you please contact Gordon Boyce O4178979O5
Please can I borrow a “straight style” Weber manifold to suit a Sprite or Mini to use for flow bench testing at the Tech Night this Friday night. (see sample photo) Only need to borrow as a comparison between the curved and straight manifold. Only need the manifold Let me know if you can assist Regards Gordon Boyce O417 897 9O5
1 April – General Meeting – Stars and Their Cars – 7.00pm for 7.30pm Start of Meeting.
Sporting Car Club Clubrooms, 51 King William Road, Unley.
Please note a different venue and the earlier start time for this special Meeting Night.
We will have member’s cars on stage and have a Q & A with the owners.
Join us an interesting night of Spridgets, enjoy a drink at the bar and some pizza and there will be door prizes and giveaways throughout the night.
And a reminder about the Tech Night Friday – 29 March – Technical and Dyno Night – TAFESA Automotive Regency Campus – 6.00pm – 9.00pm See more info here
3 April – Mid-Week Meander – Southern Run – Departing at 10.00am – BYO Morning Tea.
Russell and Judy Schmarr have organised this Mid-Week Meander heading South.
Meet at Mitcham Reserve Car Park off Old Belair Road for a 10.00am departure.
As usual the run will cover some interesting roads south of Adelaide, ending up for lunch at a convenient venue. This will be close enough for a short run home after lunch.
For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – Phone O4O3 151 715
For our last cruise of the season we are doing things a little bit different in that the start and finish will be in the same place. The reason being that it may be possible for those driving a non sports vehicle to hitch a more exciting ride. No logistics required. As usual this is a most informal short sharp and shiny cruise, we welcome anyone driving a sports car to join us. No club memberships are required.
1: To make best use of the day light we will gather at 4:30 pm for a chat and checkout session at the K mart shopping center on Glynburn rd Firle. Departing at 5:10 pm onto Glynburn rd in a southerly direction.
2: Turn right (west) onto Norwood Parade.
3: Turn left (south ) onto Portrush rd follow through to the south eastern freeway. Leading cars back off a bit so everyone can bunch up on the first part of the freeway.
4 :Follow the freeway through the Heysen tunnel ( An acoustic experiment!!!. the sound of lots of sports cars going through here. )
5: Turn off at Crafers ie. Mt lofty summit rd etc do not go up this road.
6 :Drive on to Piccadilly rd just a few hundred meters. and turn left.
7 :Follow nice and wining Piccadilly rd to Greenhill Rd.
8: Turn left (west) onto even more winding Greenhill rd all the way back to suburbia.
9: Turn Right (north) onto Glynburn rd and drive back to K mart where there will be a short presentation.
The sprite club reminds everyone that they are responsible for the roadworthiness of their vehicles and behavior behind the wheel.
Route maps will be available on the evening.
Weather, I doubt too hot will be a problem, however if the bureau predicts more than 5mm of rain on the evening the cruise will be postponed .
We will be visiting the TAFESA Automotive Facility at the Regency Campus, Regency Road, Regency Park.
Enter via Entrance 4 off Regency Road and head straight through the gates to the Automotive Compound. Refer to attached Maps.
Automotive Lecturer Jamie Campbell will discuss and demonstrate the air flow characteristics of A-Series cylinder heads, SU & Weber Carbys and associated manifolds and some of their issues and problems. There will also be some dyno runs outlining the torque and power curves of Sprites and Midgets, both standard and modified. A great technical night for all members.
Due to TAFESA Safety Policy please wear minimum short sleeve shirt, long trousers, covered shoes or steel cap shoes/boots.
Contact Gordon Boyce (O4178979O5) if you need directions or more information.
March 17th2019 (St Patrick’s Day) was the start of major motor sporting events across Australia, the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix, Collingrove Hillclimb and the Round One MSCA Supersprint at Mallala. While the luck of the Irish may have not been smiling on competitors at the F1 GP and the Hillclimb (due to timing issues) nearly 100 competitors at Mallala did have smiles on their faces as they headed onto the track for the first time for 2019!
With a Come’n’Try event as well, a number of new or returning competitors tried the Mallala circuit for the first time. While it was warm, and the circuit surrounds very dry and dusty from the lack of any rain, most found the circuit to be in clean and good condition, based on the lap times from most.
The Sprite Club was represented by the usual stalwarts, Barry & Lyndall Edson and Paul Doube in Kestrel Clubman’s, Pat Miller in the Irukandji Clubman, Helen Stephenson in the Circuit Excel Hyundai, as well a few Clubman competitors, such as Ian Eldridge in the very quick PBR.
Once the briefings were over it was time to head to the circuit. Cars are grouped in their time order, so there is minimal passing, but all can have a clear lap and try for a fast time. While the track was clean, some found the end of the back straight an issue with a couple heading into the sand trap due to braking problems, one parking on its side, with minimal damage to the car, other than needing a good clean. One spinning Skyline off the back straight also raised quite a dust cloud as it drifted along the infield!
Our two flying females, Helen and Lyndall, both had brief off track excursions, but regained their confidence and both put down some reasonable times when they returned to the circuit. Well done ladies! Most competitors had four runs of five laps around the circuit, so there was plenty of track time for all.
The Sprite Club had been allocated to assist with Flagging duties for the day, so Chris Brine elected not to compete and was ably assisted by Dean King in manning the Turn 2 flag point for the day – special thanks guys, without your help the day could not have run. It is a shame a few more from the Sprite Club could have helped on the day. President Gordon was the CAMS Steward for the day to ensure all played by the rules……
Other than the Edson Kestrel being loaded on the trailer early, most had a good, but warm day, and I guess a few will be making adjustments and alterations for the next round. The next event is the Peter Hall Memorial 6-Hour Relay Sprint in May, so it would be great to see a few more members at the track to help out our two teams, plus the proposed three teams from the Victorian Sprite Club.
There are still a few vacancies available for the MSCA come and try sprint event on Sunday next 17thMarch. Get in Quickly by calling Sue Stephenson on 0408858046. The cost is $125 which covers everything. You just need a car, a helmet, and ankle to wrist clothing.
The sprite club is rostered for flag marshal duties this meeting make sure you write sprite club on the sign in form as this will earn 1 point towards the club of the year trophy.
Keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web site and Facebook page for more details on these events……………………
4 March – General Meeting – Guest Speaker – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
17 March – MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 1 – Mallala Motorsport Park
The Sprite Club have been rostered for flagging duties at this Round so please come along and get yourself trackside to see some motorsport action up close. There will be parade
Officials briefing at 8.15am. On track action from 10.00am
17 March – Winter Cup 1 Hillclimb – Round 1 – Collingrove Hillclimb
First Hillclimb of the year at the famous Collingrove Hillclimb in the Barossa Valley
29 March – Technical and Dyno Night – TAFESA Automotive Regency Campus – 6.00pm – 9.00pm
We will be visiting the TAFESA Automotive Facility at the Regency Campus, Regency Road, Regency Park . Automotive Lecturer Jamie Campbell will discuss and demonstrate the air flow characteristics of A-Series cylinder heads, SU Carbys and some of their issues and problems. There will also be some dyno runs outlining the torque and power curves of Sprites and Midgets, both standard and modified.
A great technical night for all members.
1 April – General Meeting – Stars and Their Cars – 7.30pm.
Sporting Car Club Clubrooms, 51 King William Road, Unley.
Please note a different venue and the earlier start time.
We will have member’s cars on stage and have a Q & A with the owners.
Join us for pizza and a drink, the bar will be open, and there will be some door prizes
3 April – Mid-Week Meander – Southern Run – Departing at 10.00am – BYO Morning Tea.
Russell and Judy Schmarr have organised this Mid-Week Meander heading South.
Meet at Mitcham Reserve Car Park off Old Belair Road for a 10.00am departure.
As usual the run will cover some interesting roads south of Adelaide, ending up for lunch at a convenient venue. This will be close enough for a short run home after lunch. For catering purposes please let Russell and Judy know you are coming – O4O3 151 715
Title: Winter Cup 1 Hillclimb – Round 1 – Collingrove Hillclimb Location: Collingrove Hillclimb Description: Winter Cup 1 Hillclimb – Round 1 – Collingrove Hillclimb
First Hillclimb of the year at the famous Collingrove Hillclimb in the Barossa Valley Start Time: 08:00 Date: 2019-03-17
Title: MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 1 – Mallala Motorsport Park Location: Mallala Raceway Description: MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 1 – Mallala Motorsport Park
The Sprite Club have been rostered for flagging duties at this Round so please come along and get yourself trackside to see some motorsport action up close.
Officials briefing at 8.30am. You will be supplied lunch and basic training, also you will have an opportunity to have a few parade laps at the lunchtime break.
Please support our competing Sprite and Clubman driving members as they compete. On track action from 10.00am Start Time: 08:00 Date: 2019-03-17 End Time: 17:00
Hi All, I’ve added a ‘Burble” page to the Members area menu where I’ll put the current and past Burbles ready to be download incase you’ve missed my posts
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
Our guest speaker will be Lynton Fuller from Trico Products. He will be talking about some specialty products ideal for our vehicles, particularly Sta-Bil Fuel Stabiliser, 303 Protectant and Nu Finish polishes.
The winner of the Winter Cup for the 2018 Hillclimb season was long time Hillclimber Geoff Vardon driving in a Datsun 120Y Sports Sedan that he built and engineered himself, powered by a Honda engine it defines a “pocket rocket.” Named 2nd in the competition was another longtime Hillclimber (and previous winner) Danny Maul driving his Circuit Excel, finishing 3rd was David Hall in his ever reliable Toyota MR2.
The Collingrove Challenge Trophy for Multi Club Competition was won by Peter Stanley in his Austin Healey Sprite Mk2, 2nd was David Hall Toyota MR2 and 3rd was David Angel in his Ford Cortina GT Mk2.
Congratulations to you all for your speedy and consistent performances over the season.
The Collingrove Cup was presented by its donor Mr Glen Dix OAM to Naomi Maltby.
The annual Marque Sports Car Association Trophy Presentation and Display Day was held at Vigara Winery on the 24thFebruary. While it was a warm day, it was well supported by members and vehicles from all the MSCA member car clubs.
As well a chance to display member’s vehicles, it is a day to recognise the achievements of the drivers competing in the MSCA Mallala Super sprints during the 2018 competition year.
A big congratulation must go to all the competitors from this year, but an especially big congratulation must go to the drivers who won their classes!
The Sprite Club of SA was well represented in the Winners Circle with Barry Edson (Clubman’s 1300-1600cc) and James Dover (Clubman’s 1600-2000cc) winning their respective classes for the year. Congratulations!
Barry also proved a consistent year on the track taking 2ndplace in the Sprint Driver of the Year Award. This trophy is now added to the others gained during 2018 at Legend of the Lakes hill climb, so overall it has been a successful 12 months for Barry and the Kestrel Clubman. Congratulations Barry!
Class Winners
Class BB winner – Barry Edson
Class C winner – Dick Manning
Class CC winner -James Dover
Class D winner – Jason Edwards
Class DD winner – Alastair Dow
Class H winner – Marque Lemaistre
Class M winner – Malcolm Ebel
Class O winner – Darren Bilsborough
Class V winner – Vu Le
Class X winner – John Davies
Sprint Champion 1st Place – John Davies
Sprint Champion 2nd Place – Jason Edwards
Sprint Driver 1st Place – Dick Manning
Sprint Driver 2nd Place – Barry Edson
Club of the Year – Nissan Datsun
Car Club Display Day Award 1st place – MG Car Club
Car Club Display Day Award 2nd place – Alfa Romeo Owners Drivers Club
Believe it or not, I am building a MG Midget mk1 rear axle to modify and use in a 1925 Amilcar, in place of a very old design rear end. What I am missing is a pair of rear axles and hubs, to suit a wire wheel Mk 1 assembly. I have most of the other bits, so once I can find some axles I can build it all up. If you can find a member of your club who can help that would be great. Thanks, Brian Jeffery 0438 705 720.
A warm, balmy summers night, a roofless sports car, a passenger or two, and a group of like-minded enthusiasts are the perfect ingredients for the first Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise for 2019. About 30 vehicles met at the City of Adelaide Clipper Ship at Port Adelaide as the starting point for the 2019 Summer Cruise. These included the usual Bugeyes, Sprites and Midgets, who were supported by Big Austin Healeys, Triumph Stags and GT6, Mazda MX-5’s, Toyota MR2, various Clubmans and Sunbeam Alpines and V8 powered Tigers
Co-ordinator Pat Miller had put together a simple but effective run from Port Adelaide, via Port Road, West Terrace, Goodwood Road, then up Belair Road to the Windy Point Lookout. While the route stayed on major roads there was plenty of opportunity to showcase our Classic vehicles to alfresco diners enjoying the evening at various cafes and restaurants along the way.
To help promote the future lives of our classic vehicles to the next generation, drivers were encouraged to bring along a young person or two to enjoy the cruise and help the promote the sustainability of these vehicles to the next generation.
To support this there was a Youth Appeal Award, voted by the younger members, as the most appealing car of the Cruise. This was awarded to the MG Midget of Doug Gordon, having owned the vehicle for over 45 years!
Sprite Club members voted for the Most Appealing Car of the Cruise and the Vehicle with the Best Patina. The Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 of Ian Hay was awarded the Most Appealing Car, while the well-used Bugeye Sprite of Jim Schubert was awarded the Vehicle with the Best Patina.
Special thanks to Pat Miller for arranging the Cruise and making the unique trophies. Also to those members who bought along a younger person to enjoy the cruise and the special classic vehicles helped make this the largest turn up since the Sprite Club has started promoting these events. I know it made an impression on the two youth members that we bought along, they cannot wait to the next Cruise!
24 February – MSCA Trophy Presentation Day – Virgara Wines – 143 Heaslip Road, Angle Vale – 11.00am
Everyone is invited to the MSCA Presentation Day for the 2018 class awards along with the many other trophies up for grabs! There is also a trophy for the best Club Display. Bring with you, your family, your cars and a picnic lunch. As we are being hosted by Virgara Winery, Heaslip Road, Angle Vale there is the opportunity to purchase some of their wonderful wines and food!
Assemble from 11.00am, Judging Display – 1:00pm, Presentation of Trophies – 2:00pm
The All British Day had an early start for a couple of us taking two cars to celebrate British Racing Heritage at this year’s event.
The Sprite club managed to get 16 club cars on display, including 14 sprites and two associated vehicles all managed to find their way to the Echunga ovals.
This year was a celebration of the long British motorsport history. The Sporting Car Club managed to have a great display of cars with long racing pedigrees on display to celebrate their 85thbirthday.
As usual there was a great turn up of all British marques with full credit to the ABD committee, with nearly 900 vehicles on site to look at there was certainly a rich and diverse range. The Vauxhall hearse was the highlight of the day for me 😉
Again there was a very convivial atmosphere and we were lucky enough to have a marquee directly opposite the club display this year. As usual there were many warm and much welcomed comments on the quality of our display vehicles. Providing many memories for the patrons, it always surprises me just how may people have a story of a Spridget in their lives.
All in all great day was had by all, the weather was very kind this year and without any club cars misbehaving we’ll be back next year to do it all again.
A friendly reminder to Sprite club members Our Classic sports car cruise is on this coming Saturday evening 16 Feb. Starts at the Adelaide clipper site at Port Adelaide 6:30 for a 7:00departure to Windy Point. Route maps available at departure site. Please try to recruit a young person to accompany you as there will be a trophy for the car with youth appeal selected by said young people. Also please contact me on arrival at windy point with your selection of most appealing car and, car with the best patina (ie used and loved appearance).
Keep an eye on the Sprite Club Web Site and Facebook page for more interesting events …………………….
4 February – General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
10 February – 35th All British Day – Echunga Oval – 9.00am – 3.00pm
The annual All British Day is a chance to display our Members car and view over 750 British vehicles, plus British Racing Heritage vehicles as the main display.
If you have entered entry to the ovals is from 9.00am. The display will be between 10.30am and 3.00pm. Public Entry is $8.00 Adult, $4.50 Children – Parking Available – Catering, Displays and Trade Stalls available.
16 February – Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – Meet 6.30pm, Depart 7.00pm
The first cruise for 2019 should be a great event. Meet at 6.30pm at the City of Adelaide Clipper Ship carpark, McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide. The Run will depart at 7.00pm.The run will head up Port Road, bypassing the City and ending at Windy Point to capture the sunset.
One of the purposes of these cruising events is to promote interest in our cars a special feature of this event is that if possible drivers recruit a junior person to accompany them e.g.: Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.
24 February – MSCA Trophy Presentation Day – Virgara Wines – 143 Heaslip Road, Angle Vale – 11.00am
Everyone is invited to the MSCA Presentation Day for the 2018 class awards along with the many other trophies up for grabs! Bring with you, your family, your cars and a picnic lunch. As we are being hosted by Virgara Winery, Heaslip Road, Angle Vale there is the opportunity to purchase some of their wonderful wines and food!
Assemble from 11.00am, Judging Display – 1:00pm, Presentation of Trophies – 2:00pm
4 March – General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
17 March – MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 1 – Mallala Motorsport Park
The Sprite Club have been rostered for flagging duties at this Round so please come along and get yourself trackside to see some motorsport action up close.Officials briefing at 8.30am. You will be supplied lunch and basic training, also you will have an opportunity to have a few parade laps at the lunchtime break.Please support our competing Sprite and Clubman driving members as they compete.On track action from 10.00am
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
Welcome to the first General Meeting for 2019 and a chance to catch up with members, check out the library, buy some Club merchandise and find out the latest information from the Club.
The Committee has been hard at work and will release the 2019 Calendar, with a range of interesting events planned throughout the year.
Club Registration owners please note that your rego expired on the 31 December if you are not financial, therefore your vehicle is unregistered if you have driven it over the New Year break!
So please bring your Log Books, Rego Papers, $5.00 for a new Log Book and Membership Form and Fees.
The first Sprite Club of South Australia classic sports car cruise for 2019 will be run on the evening of Saturday February 16th. As usual this is a low key informal short sharp and hopefully not too hot opportunity to display our cars.
Gathering point this time will be the car park area next to the Adelaide historic ship in Port Adelaide. Entry off Mclaren parade. Arrive at 6:30pm for a 7:00 pm departure. As usual we would like to be joined by any interested sports car, clubman, etc drivers. We are not fussy about what constitutes a classic sports car. Participants do not need to be members of car clubs. The run will be of approximately 1 hour duration. Sun is scheduled to dip into the gulf of St Vincent at 8:09 on this day. The route should minimize sunglare and be reasonably user friendly on older cooling systems.
One of the purposes of these cruising events is to promote interest in our cars a special feature of this event is that if possible drivers recruit a junior person to accompany them ie. children grand children nieces nephews etc. We will be asking the kids for their vote of favorite participating car with a trophy going to the car with the most votes.
Route maps will be available at the departure point.
Depart the car park via Mclaren Pd.
Left turn onto commercial rd following into Port rd towards the city.
Veer right onto West Trc. Follow through to Goodwood rd.
Follow Goodwood road to Panorama.
Turn left onto Springbank rd, cross over railway bridge.
Turn right onto Belair rd follow road up to Windy Point car park where we should just be in time to catch the sunset.
There will be a short presentation at Windy point.
If the bureau predicts a day temperature above 38 deg or heavy rain the Cruise will be postponed.
As would be expected everyone joining us take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for the roadworthiness of their vehicle.
Further info on the evening contact Pat Miller 0421 289 706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au.
Please pass this info onto anyone you think might enjoy participating.
Would all Sprite Club members please contact me on arrival at windy point with their selection of the most appealing car and the car with the best patina (ie although used the car is loved).
We have recently posted out all the Gate passes, so hopefully Australia Post will have them to you shortly. We thought it may be beneficial to send you the attached map (click on the map to enlarge it) showing where you Club will be located on the day to make it easier for you to find your allocated parking spot. We are aware that a few entrants bring sunshades or marquees. Please ensure that they are weighted down adequately, as we would hate a gust of wind to make a sunshade cause damage on the day. (Sorry pegs cannot be used due to the oval sprinkler system.) A guide for weights is minimum of about 12 kg on each corner of the sunshade. We are hoping for a mild day for the 10th of February; however, should there be any doubt if the event may be affected by extreme weather a reminder of our hot weather policy is shown below. In the event of a catastrophic fire warning for the Echunga district or a forecast temperature for Mt Barker given by the Bureau of Meteorology as at 6.00pm the day before the event of 40 degrees or more, the event will be cancelled. If the event is cancelled, sorry no entry fees will be refunded but memorabilia will be posted out. We hope to never need to action this; but we will endeavour to email entrants and advise also via our website if the event is to be cancelled.
1 January – Happy New Year – Wishing all Members a Spritely Safe and Happy 2019!
Club Registration Vehicle owners please note that your rego expired on the 31st December 2018.
If you are not financial or not had your log book renewed or stamped your vehicle is deemed unregistered.
26 January – Australia Day BBQ and Thong Throwing Contest – Gumeracha – From 11.00am
Sunday Gary and Faye Brock, Ebenezer Palace, Kenton Hill, Gumeracha will once again host the first event for 2019. This will be a BYO BBQ, so please BYO BBQ Meat, Drinks and Chairs.
Also please bring either a salad or sweets to share.
Phone the Brocks on 83891141 if you need directions, or so we do not get too many potato salads or Vegemite sandwiches.
4 February – General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
10 February – 35th All British Day – Echunga Oval – 9.00am – 3.00pm
The annual All British Day is a chance to display our Members car and view over 750 British vehicles, plus British Racing Heritage vehicles as the main display.
If you have entered entry to the ovals is from 9.00am. The display will be between 10.30am and 3.00pm. Public Entry is $8.00 Adult, $4.50 Children – Parking Available – Catering, Displays and Trade Stalls available
24 February – MSCA Trophy Presentation Day – Virgara Wines – 143 Heaslip Road, Angle Vale – 11.00am
Everyone is invited to the MSCA Presentation Day for the 2018 class awards along with the many other trophies up for grabs! Bring with you, your family, your cars and a picnic lunch. As we are being hosted by Virgara Winery, Heaslip Road, Angle Vale there is the opportunity to purchase some of their wonderful wines and food!
Assemble from 11.00am, Judging Display – 1:00pm, Presentation of Trophies – 2:00pm
4 March – General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
Please see the attachment from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles regarding changes to the Seat Belt laws for Historic Vehicles.
While most of our vehicle have been fitted with seat belts, this specifically applies when children (or grandchildren) travel in the vehicle, where the appropriate seat belt or harness must be used.
Australia Day BBQ and Thong Throwing Contest – From 11.00am
Keeping with the tradition of celebrating Australia Day, the Sprite Club will start the 2019 year with this annual event, hosted by Gary and Faye Brock.
This is a BYO BBQ, so please bring your own meat, drinks and chairs.
Can you also provide a salad or sweets to share – let Faye know what you are bringing so we do not get too many potato salads or Vegemite sandwiches!
There will also be the Annual Thong Throwing Competition, so start practicing and get ready for some serious competition.
Ebenezer Palace, Kenton Hill, Gumeracha will be the venue, and phone the Brocks on 83891141 if you need directions.
Orange Dorian timer in box with charger and books. Good condition. Essential for anyone wanting to do circuit comp. $325. Pick up Aldinga Beach. Phone Bryan on 0414498212.
Reconditioned Master Brake Cylinder and Clutch Cylinder
New parts include; wheel brake cylinders (for all wheels), ten gauge, radiator hoses, fan belt, thermostat, spark plugs, condenser, points, welsh plugs, 5 tyres
I am looking for the little piece of metal trim which goes behind the passenger’s side (LHS) door. The mirror image of the one in the photo. 0433960810 if you can help.
Sprite Display Day at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg – 9.30am – 3.30pm
Just a final reminder that this Sunday is the Sprite Clubs Annual Display Day at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg
This the premier event of the Sprite Club’s year where we get the chance to show our cars to the public in the one place so I urgeALL members to get their Spridgets and associate cars ready for this fantastic day.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Bugeye and the Club will be recognising this on the day. Therefore, we would like to invite all BUGEYE owners to bring their cars along for this display.
There will be People Choice Awards for All Models of Sprites and Midgets, as well as Associate Vehicles.
There will be a Coffee Van on site, as well as food available from local stores and cafes.
Entrance to Wigley Reserve is via the driveway at the roundabout at the Western end of Anzac Highway, please follow directions from the Traffic Marshals. Please bring a piece of cardboard to place under the car to prevent oil drips affecting the grassed areas.
Please let Don Cardone know if you are attending by either:
Next historic meeting at Winton the focus will beThe South Australian contingent
Noel Willcox is hoping a great team of us will attend
It would be great to get some cars over there that do not usually attend and all of us that do
We encourage as many as possible to join in and have a Murder of Crow Eaters to entertain the madding crowd
All the best Gerard
Dates Update
Dear Historic Winton Competitor,
I would like to formally advise that the date of the 2019 Historic Winton event has been changed.
In recent years, our event has traditionally been the last weekend in May. However, due to the V8 Championship dates being altered next year, our weekend has been bumped!
Therefore, our meeting will be held the weekend before, starting from unofficial practice on Friday 17th, and continuing into the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2019.
There will still be great racing, fabulous milestone celebrations, and our ever popular collection of display bikes, cars, caravans, emergency vehicles, trade vendors and plenty of surprises.
Many accommodation places have already been contacted, but for the many of you who roll bookings from one year to the next, I suggest you contact your Hotel/ Motel/ B&B and confirm your accommodation booking for 18th & 19th May 2019.
Stay tuned for the Media Release in November, when we announce Milestone Celebrations.
Hi here are a few more images from last Saturday night..
I was really pleased with the event. Weather was great and a total record number of 19 cars participated, a good result in view of the number of regulars who wereapologies. Good to see some drivers bought grand kids along for the ride. We will have to try to think of something to foster this kind of thing so that there will be some people interested in preserving these cars into the distant future.
Hi, here are the minutes from the last meeting, or find them on the drop down menu.
Also a few images for the sports car cruise from last Saturday night. at Miller organised a perfect night again P and a great drive from Fulham Gardens into the city and onto Norwood Parade, finishing up in Firle. Had a total of 15 cars including Doug Gordon’s Midget (former member) in front, Don Williams white Midget, Jim Schubert’s yellow bugeye, Dean King’s green Mk 3. It was a good run and a number of Stags and Alpines along for the ride.
Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – Meet 6.00pm – Depart 6.30pm
The Sprite Club of South Australia will be cruising again for the first time this season on the evening of Oct 20th. As usual this is a low key short, sharp and hopefully shiny evening to display sports cars with a run of approx. 1 hour duration.
Gathering at the Target Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre car park on the corner of Tapleys Hill Rd and Valetta Rd, Fulham Gardens at 6:00 pm for a 6:30 departure. We will be finishing at the K Mart Shopping Centre at Glynburn Road, Firle.
Join us at the Start, Join for part of the Cruise or just meet at the Finish…….you and your Classic Sports Car are welcome.
Further info on the evening contact Pat Miller 0421 289 706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au
And if you are looking for something to do before the event……………….
“…….The TSOA & TR Register are holding their Annual Display Day on Saturday October 20th, 2018, at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.
This event is part of the TR Register Nationals, of which there are 63 early TR’s, (TR2, TR3’s etc) booked to be on display, attending from all states of Australia for Concourse judging. Coupled with TSOA vehicles, we expect over 100 Triumphs to be on display this day. To further ensure it is one of the largest Triumph gatherings in the Country, we will also have the Stag Owners Club members to display their Stags at this event.
Event is due to conclude around 2pm.
Some of these vehicles will be joining the Sprite Club for the Cruise.
Saturday 20 October Sprite Club Classic Sports Car Cruise – Meet 6.00pm – Depart 6.30pm
Gathering at the Target Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre car park on the corner of Tapleys Hill Rd and Valetta Rd, Fulham Gardens at 6:00 pm for a 6:30 departure. We will be finishing at the K Mart Shopping Centre at Glynburn Road, Firle after a 1 hour cruise through the City and Norwood.
Further info on the evening contact Pat Miller 0421 289 706 email nanmiller@adam.com.au.
Sunday 28 October MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 5 – Mallala Motorsport Park
Join us at Mallala for the final round of the MSCA Super Sprint Series.
Free Spectator Entry. On track action from 10.00am
Sunday 4 November Sprite Display Day at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg – 9.30am – 3.30pm
This the premier event of the Sprite Club’s year where we get the chance to show our cars to the public in the one place so ALL members are urged to get their Spridgets and associate cars ready for this fantastic day.
This year is the BUG EYE 60th anniversary and the Club will be recognising this on the day. Therefore we would like to invite all BUGEYE owners to bring their cars along for this display. Please let Don Cardone know if you are attending by either:
Monday 5 November Annual General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
All committee positions will be declared vacant, so if you would like to join the committee and assist in the running of the Sprite Club of SA please think about nominating or volunteering at the AGM.
Talk to any of the committee if you are interested or require further information.
THE SPRITE CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA CLASSIC SPORTS CAR CRUISE.
The Sprite Club of South Australia will be cruising again for the first time this season on the evening of Oct 20th . As usual this is a low key short sharp and hopefully shiny evening to display sports cars. Gathering in the Target shopping center car park on the corner of Tapleys hill Rd and Valetta Rd Kidman Park at 6:00 pm for a 6:30 departure. As usual we would like to be joined by any interested sports car, clubman, etc drivers. We are not too fussy about what constitutes a classic sports car. The run will be of approximately 1 hour duration. Sun is scheduled to dip into the gulf of St Vincent at 7:33 on this day. The route will hopefully keep the glare behind us.
Depart the shopping center car park in a southerly direction.
Follow Tapleys hill Rd to Sir Donald Bradman Rd and turn left.
Follow Sir Donald Bradman Rd to West Trc. and turn left.
Drive along West Trc. Follow city ring route Park Trc. Hackney Rd. Dequetterville Trc.
Hard left turn at the Victoria round about onto Fullarton Rd.
Turn right onto the Parade. (We tend to attract a bit of attention here.)
Follow the Parade up to Glynburn Rd. and turn left.
Follow Glyburn Rd to K mart on your left hand side.
There will be a short presentation at K mart.
Route maps will be available at the departure point.
If the bureau predicts above 36 deg or more than a 20% chance of rain the Cruise will be postponed.
As would be expected everyone joining us take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for the roadworthiness of their vehicle.
Saturday 29th September – Annual Pie and Pea Night Dinner – 6.30 pm – Don & Elaine Cardone’s Home
The Pea and Pie night is a long standing tradition of the Sprite Club. It is a lot of fun so please make an effort to come and enjoy the night with your fellow club members
LOCATION: Don and Elaine Cardone’s home
COST: $6.00 per pea and pie
WHAT TO BRING: BYO drinks and also nibbles or sweets to share.
For catering purposes please let Don & Elaine know if you are attending by sending an email to doncardone@adam.com.au or on mobile 0411 876 067 and Don will reply to you with details.
Please Note the Cut-off date to let Don & Elaine know you are coming is Sunday 23rd September.
8 October General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Monday Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
PLEASE NOTE: The changed date for the General Meeting due to the October Long Weekend
4 November Sprite Display Day at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg – 9.30am – 3.30pm
Sunday This the premier event of the Sprite Club’s year where we get the chance to show our Sprites, Midgets and Associate cars to the public and this year celebrate the BUG EYE 60th anniversary.
Please let Don Cardone know if you are attending by either:
Collectable Classic Cars would like to invite your club to join our father’s day car run.
The Fathers Day Car/Bike Run is fundraising much needed funds for the Childhood Cancer Association.
The association is currently supporting 400 families with over 30 services here in South Australia. The Car/Bike Run is a great day out cruising through the Adelaide Hills in your old classic or current model car or bike (all makes/models welcome) .
Starting at Mylor oval with a delicious coffee van on site, we then head off to Goolwa Motor Museum & then onto Collectable Classics at Strathalbyn for a BBQ lunch.
All profits from the car run are going straight to the Childhood Cancer Association.
Tickets are purchased online at the link below, it is also on the flyer
Sprite Club Annual Dinner & Awards Night – 6.00pm for 6.30pm – Unley Hotel
Only Three Weeks until the Sprite Club’s “Night of Nights”.
Do you need a new outfit? Need to polish you best shoes? Now is the time to start your preparation!
We have secured the Patio Room at The Unley Hotel, 27 Unley Road, Parkside for our Annual Dinner and Awards Night
6.00pm Pre-dinner drinks, 6.30pm Three-Course Meal, Trophy Presentations, and much more.
To assist with the catering of the night and to secure your seat, please make your payment of $35per head direct to the Club’s bank account or pay the Treasurer.
The bank details for EFT deposits for the annual dinner @ $35/head are listed below and leave your name as a reference, cheers!
Sunday 19 August MSCA Mallala Super Sprint – Round 4 – Mallala Motorsport Park
The next round of the Super Sprint Series, which includes a Come ‘n’ Try event if you have not been on the circuit before. Free Spectator Entry. On track action from 10.00am
25 -26 August Supercars at The Bend – Tailem Bend
The Supercar Series heads to The Bend circuit for the first time.
Monday 3 September General Meeting – Meeting starts at 8.00pm.
Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton Park.
PLEASE NOTE: All Perpetual Trophies to be returned by the September General Meeting
Saturday 15 Sept Sprite Club Annual Dinner & Awards Night
We have secured the Patio Room at The Unley Hotel, 27 Unley Road, Parkside for our Annual Dinner and Awards Night
6.00pm Pre-dinner drinks, 6.30pm Three-Course Meal, Trophy Presentations, and much more.
Please make your payment of $35per head direct to the Club’s bank account or pay the Treasurer.
Saturday 29 Sept Annual Pie and Pea Night Dinner
Keep the night free. Don and Elaine Cardone will host this annual event.
Sunday 30 Sept Bay to Birdwood
Entries are open for vehicles built before 31st December 1959 – e.g. Bugeyes are eligible
24 Sept – 5 Oct Federation of Motoring Clubs Motorfest.
Multiple events over the week before and after the Bay to Birdwood.
Sunday 4 Nov Sprite Display Day at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg
Start waxing and polishing your Sprite, Midget, Clubman or Classic for our annual Display at the Bay.
Please use the following link to register for the 2019 All British Day
Saturday 20th October
“…….The TSOA & TR Register are holding their Annual Display Day on Saturday October 20th, 2018, at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.
THE SPRITE CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA CLASSIC SPORTS CAR CRUISE.
Saturday 29th September – Annual Pie and Pea Night Dinner – 6.30 pm – Don & Elaine Cardone’s Home
Numbers have been finalised – sorry if you’ve missed out this year, but we had to let the hotel know the final numbers for catering purposes.
