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Club News & Info
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Upcoming events:
Welcome to 2012 and the fact that the Countryman MINI did very well at DAKAR
2012, check it out at our Club's web site link below and left. Also there
is a link that connects to the World Rallye Championship that has great info
on the MINIs in competition. There are great photos and video to be seen.
Alan is still maintaining the web-site until we find another volunteer, so
if you are interested please contact me (Terry Hogan) at the following email
address:
Terry_Hogan@shaw.ca .
Also, if you are interested in attending the Mini Meet West (MMW 2012) in
Arizona, let me (Terry Hogan)
Terry_Hogan@shaw.ca know as a couple of us are planning to go.
Mike Smith (Treasurer) is also planning an alternate drive for those who do
not want to go on such a long journey, so if you are interested, contact him
at
mikesmith.vic@gmail.com .
Don't forget that John Becker is waiting to hear from those who have
expressed their interest or are interested in driving, we need commitment.
he is looking for drivers. The first 6 individuals who provide a deposit of
$100 will be assured a spot on the team. After the team has been
established, the Team will get together to divvy up the responsibilities and
the costs. The car will need some work to be race ready, things like roll
cage, racing seat, fuel cell, fire extinguisher and basic mechanical
repairs. To learn more about this race, please check out
http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/ . If you are interested in driving and
want to be certain of a spot, please e-mail him at John <timbitscat@gmail.com>
. If you have questions, he can be reached at 250-216-3338.
Finally, if you have not paid your yearly dues,
contact Mike Smith
mikesmith.vic@gmail.com or Anna Becker
asbecker@shaw.ca and they will be happy to assist you.
Thanks and I hope that your modifications, rebuilds are going well and that
you are enjoing this crisp driving weather. See you on the road, at the
meetings and the events.
Terry (aka da Prez!)
All British Show at VanDusen Botanical Garden
inVancouver and the All British Run to Whistler.
Please visit
www.westerndriver.com/abfm for all the details and entry forms for both
events.
Please note; the first early-bird entry prize draw for $150 will take place
on January 31, 2012.
The LeMons 500
At the November meeting (AGM), JOHN suggested one of this
year's events be the LeMons 500 Race. The race is being held on July 21
and 22, 2012 at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA (25 minutes from
Olympia and 90 minutes from downtown Seattle). This is an endurance race
for $500 cars. Each team of 4 to 6 drivers will race for 24 hours. To date
Richard Ford, Mike Smith, Craig Hunter, Alan Margison, and I have all
expressed an interest. As there is a tech inspection and testing on
Friday, racing on Saturday and Sunday with events in the evenings, this
will be a 4-day event. Anna will be organizing other activities for club
members who want to go on the trip but won't be driving in the race.
JOHN offered to supply a 1984 Le Car sport as our car of choice: it is
similar in size, weight, horse power and handling to a classic mini. The
other day, RICHARD had a few minutes to review the car running and seemed
comfortable with its existing condition. I'm not sure if anyone would
actually offer their classic mini to a 24 hour race of endurance, that
just seems cruel.
For those who have expressed their interest or are interested in driving,
we need commitment. The first 6 individuals who provide a deposit of $100
will be assured a spot on the team. After the team has been established,
we will get together to divvy up the responsibilities and the costs. The
car will need some work to be race ready, things like roll cage, racing
seat, fuel cell, fire extinguisher and basic mechanical repairs. To learn
more about this race, please check out
http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/.
If you are interested in driving and want to be certain of a spot,
please e-mail JOHN at
timbitscat@gmail.comand bring your
cheque/cash to the January 15th meeting. If you have questions, JOHN can
be reached at 250-216-3338.
This Club is for you and I hope that you will again participate
in the many great events and check out the webpage for 2012 Events that
will be posted throughout the year. I understand everyone is feeling the
pressure of time constraints, however, it would be appreciated if all of
you could help with more suggestions and provide assistance to organise
events. If you have not renewed your membership, please contact ANNA or
bring the money or cheque to the meeting.
Happy Mini-ing
Terry (aka da Prez!)
Recent events:
MG Run New Year's Day some
photos from Doug.
The AGM for Victoria
Minis Car Club was held 20 November at the Purple Gardens
The meal started at 6 p.m. and the meeting began at 7 p.m. See
Photos
NEW EXECUTIVE
Some members were re-elected: Terry - President, Mike - Treasurer, Richard -
Events, Teresa - Communications, Dwayne - Sponsorship, Alan - Webmaster but
only until replaced by someone else who volunteers for that privilege.
Other new exec people are Anna - Membership, Jean - Secretary.
Thanks to all for their acceptance.
All British Field Meet Portland Oregon
. Our Club was very well
represented at the Portland ABFM, with Linda and Terry Hogan taking a 1st
for Neo Mini (MINI) Cooper, Mike and Chris Smith taking a 1st in the late
Saloon and Clubman class, Duane and Janson Chapman claiming 3rd for Mini
Cooper (well done on their first outing against strong competition). The
SOVREN racing, the Land Rover rides were equally exhilarating. The drive
down was great and the Hwy 30 was a nice alternative to the I5 getting to
the Hotel.
Thanks to Mike who sent some excellent
photos.
And to Duane for these:
photos2
We won prizes again:
Terry
and Linda, 1st for Neo Mini Cooper
Duane and Janson 3rd for Mini Cooper, Cooper S Mike and Chris, 1st for Late
Saloon and Clubman
IslandAdventure
What a
time we had this weekend! The great planning by Merville and Doug Hall
combined with Teresa's Nanaimo area knowledge and coordination were
responsible for a fantastic Up-Island Adventure. Excellent backroads, while
enjoying a lighthearted Rallye with challenging questions, places to eat and
the comradery made it the best. Sometimes, it is the journey that is more
fun than the destination, but in this case it was a tie for FIRST.
Mike's Photos.
Thanks again to Merville, Doug and Teresa.
Mini Meet West 2011
Left on 18 June, we had cars going from Victoria to
Lake Tahoe.
The route took us across the water to Port Angeles and then
down the Washington and Oregon coast, into California and then south east to
Lake Tahoe. We took 4 days to arrive, enjoying the small roads and
tourist stuff along the way. We met up with cars from the
SAMOA club on the first day. See the BLOG of the trip here:
http://www.mmw2011trip.blogspot.com/
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Club Meetings are usually held at 7pm on
the 15th of each month. Watch this space or look for an email to come
your way.
Member's suggestions:
If you think of an event to attend, or
if you want to do an improv drive or event, just email
Teresa at: "Minis,Victoria"
victoriaminiscarclub@gmail.com She can email everyone to
let them know. Have a meeting location identified that is easy to locate
and get to.
Interested in joining us?
Info Here
You will enjoy:
* Club Night each month
* Congenial Mini conversation
* Outings, drives, treasure hunts, rallies
* Annual Shows
* Friends who work and play together
* Interesting Mini Topics
* Technical demos and assistance
* Victoria Minis Grill badge
* Discounts from our sponsors
* A shoulder or two to cry on!
* Laughs to take home!
Want a custom made, colour matched
Tax Disc? Contact Alan
John's next Mini Project - Evo.
Details.
Meet Anja
and Weske from Belgium Minis on Tour and their
fabulous Mini Memorabilia collection, including historical
first photos of Mini editions.
Mike Watson's VTEC Clubman ^ v
Check this out:
Ladies' Topless Run
Minis and other beauties
take to the road in aid of disadvantaged children.
Old and New
Bob and Colin's Rally Car - other photos
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Members' Pages and Projects
NEW Christmas Crash
by Bob
Duane's Page
and his engine job
NEW How to
rebuild your Mini Pakistani style
Alan's Moke
2XS New write-up.
Duane & Dwayne
Feature their cars in this movie
Ron's Page
Victoria to St John's in a MINI !
Mike's VTEC Mini Van
Dave
& Wooster
Nigel's Page
Mike's Trailer
Colin & Bob's Rally Car
John's
different Mini
Craig's Corner
Kathy's
Album
Bob's Brood
Mike's Projects
Mike's Article in Mini World
Our International Member/
Sponsor
and the Hat Story:
Rog the
Hat
The Disaster Page is now history. Thanks anyway to the few who
contributed
Members-only Swap Meet
Members' spare parts
Free or Exchange Help
Tech demos
Tools/Equipment
Labour
Fun Pages - test your skills
Mini Quiz
Another
Quiz: Can you
recognise these cars?
Mini Mag
Mini World
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