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PATRONS

Mr Tim Jackson 2014 Mr James Courtney 2014 Mr Jonathan Webb 2014

Mr Peter Brock 1982 – 2006 Mr Tom Walkinshaw 2007 - 2010

HONORARY MEMBER - Mr Mark Beresford 2014

MEMBERSHIP

Membership, of the HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc., is restricted to owners of HDT improved vehicles of G.M. origin, which are I.D. plated, or are eligible for same, and owners of HSV improved Commodores, or Statesman models, which are I.D. plated. Associate membership is also available.

The Membership Fee is $80 per annum, which is due and payable on January 1st of each year. New members also incur a joining fee of $20.

COMMITTEE - 2017

President Les Gray Ph. 0427 719 495Vice President/Magazine Editor Craig Barrass Ph: 0411 344 517 Treasurer & Motorsport Liasion Peter Woods Ph. 0428 723 612 Membership Secretary Brad Yarrow Ph. 0409 054 272 Committee/Secretary Sonya Wells PH: 0402 405 579Committee Webmaster & Andrew Roberts Ph. 0400 556 662Social MediaCommittee Alastair Mitchell Ph. 0449 155 968Committee Ian Huddleston Ph. 0407 610 674

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MEETINGS

The HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. meets at 7:00pm on the last Friday of each alternate month for a 7:30pm start, usually at a HSV Dealership.

Please refer to the calendar of upcoming events in this magazine for confirmation of the next meeting location. Remember to turn off mobile phones before entering the meeting and keep personal

distractions to a minimum.

POSTAL ADDRESSHSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc.PO Box 10050, Adelaide StreetBRISBANE QLD 4000

EMAIL ADDRESSES President: [email protected] Vice President/Editor: [email protected] Secretary : [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] Membership Secretary: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected]

WEB SITEThe Club’s website address is

www.hsvowners.com.au

Items or photos for inclusion on the web site & for the magazine are welcome. Please email these to [email protected].

CLUB MAGAZINEDeadline for articles is the first Wednesday of each month. Member’s advertising is free. Please contact the Magazine Editor via email ([email protected]) for non-member and commercial rates.

LIFE MEMBERSThe following people are Life Members - Colin McIlwaine, Eunice Parkes, Kevin Bonwick, Clynton Fox, Rod Sharp, Greg Sharp, Norm Powell, Rod Thiesfield and Les Gray.

MAGAZINE COVERThe front cover of the magazine is supplied by “Image Perfection Automotive Detailing” and the rear cover is supplied by Andrew Roberts from the V8 Supercars @ Queensland Raceway. Thanks Andrew!

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Hi Everybody,

The 2017 year is marching on with great events being completed, we hope you are all enjoying the many different events as well as the favourites included in each years calendar. Sunday 16th July the cruise to Mavis’s Kitchen for lunch was a cracker of an event. Leaving from the Logan Hyperdome and cruising down the M1 to Nerang then to the Hinze Dam for morning tea gives a combination of highway cruising and winding mountain roads, certainly ideal for the HSV’s. After the pit stop at the Hinze Dam cruising through to Mudgeeraba back onto the M1, through to Murwillumbah then heading towards Mt Warning to Mavis’s Kitchen for a great lunch.

This lunch venue was an absolutely stunning setting with fantastic food. A huge thank you to Ian Huddleston for organizing this cruise run with a second to none attention to detail and a pleasure to be part of this cruise. For the members that missed out on this cruise, don’t make the same mistake when Ian organizes the next one. Get in early and put your name down, you won’t regret it. Friday 28th Sat 29th and Sunday 30th July Supercars Ipswich Super Sprints.Again the club was on the back straight with the marquee set up on the 200 meter braking line with cars displayed from there towards the northern corner. I have to say that supercars got the traffic management plan for the exit each day especially for the club cars correct. This year I was home up to an hour quicker than last year. The only complaint was the lack of toilets and food vendors on the back straight of which I have sent an email to Kris Johnson from supercars regarding this problem, having received a very prompt reply stating he will seriously look into this problem for next year and hopefully have it addressed in a manner satisfactory to us. He also stated that they took such feedback seriously and would do everything he could to rectify for next year.The weekend overall was very good with a pit walk through at Mobil1 HSV Racing each day and an opportunity to purchase Mobil1 HSV Racing apparel from their very own merchandise marquee in side show alley. We must thank Motorama Holden and HSV for their support of the club again for the weekend. The marquee looked sensational with its signage and a beautiful 30th Anniversary GTS parked in front for all to see. Certainly each race team identified exactly where the club set up was and made very positive comments about it .Thank you to the members that joined us trackside for the weekend and for the members that missed out on park and view tickets due to them being sold out early. Make sure next year you get in very early and secure your position in the display on the back straight.

Also the announcement by the Ipswich City Council to spend 52 Million dollars on the upgrade of Queensland Raceway and the signing by supercars for a further 10 years provided the upgrades are done is a very positive step forward towards creating a world class motorsport facility here in the South East. I would suggest it is badly needed and way overdue. Can’t wait to see how this announcement plays out over the next 12 months. Once again thank you to all for the support of the club events and encourage you to keep coming along and enjoy what this club has to offer as often as you can.

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Coming EventsSunday 13th August - Happy Laps at Lakeside Raceway. Great event followed by a cruise to the Tekno open day Sunday 13th August 10am - TEKNO OPEN DAY. For the members not going to happy laps proceed straight to the new Tekno facility into the club area .New address is 13 Dixon Street YATALA Sunday 20th August - HSVOC Extreme Karting Challenge. Contact Alistair Mitchell either by email or phone to register mob 0449 155 968 Saturday September 2nd - Sprints at Queensland Raceway 12pm. Contact Peter Woods. This great event needs your support Sunday 3rd September - MOTORAMA HSV and Holden Car Show Springwood. Let’s support our dealership Sunday 10th September - Cruise to Flaxton Gardens. Another of Ian’s great cruises you won’t want to miss. Email Ian or Phone 0407 610 674 to register. Meet at Shell Nudgee 8am Friday 29th September - General Meeting at Zupps HSV and Holden Aspley. Barbecue from 6.30pm. Meeting approx 7.30pm Sunday 1st October - Toowoomba All Holden Day. Registration is now open online at Toowoomba Fx-Fj Holdens website. Call Craig to confirm you are joining 0411 344 517 Friday to Sunday Nov 10,11,12 - Coffs Harbour weekend away with the NSW club. Book now at Opal Cove Resort Coffs Harbour and quote HSV Owners Club Qld to get your special deal. Motorsport Update Big Weekend just completed at the Ipswich Super Sprints Saturday Race 15 39 Laps Sunday Race 161. Scott McLaughlan 1. Chaz Mostert2. Chaz Mostert 2. Scott McLaughlan3. Shane Van Gisbergen 3. Shane Van Gisbergen4. Tim Slade 4. Jamie Whincup5. Craig Lowndes 5. Fabian Coulthard6. Fabian Coulthard 6. Craig Lowndes7. Nick Percat 7. Tim Slade8. Rick Kelly 8. Cameron Waters9. Mark Winterbottom 9. David Reynolds10. David Reynolds 10. Mark Winterbottom News directly From Mobil 1 HSV Racing, the new chassis will be in each car prior to Bathurst which will fix qualifying speed and also overall track speed. Both James Courtney and Scott Pye are hard core racers, with the new equipment I am confident a huge improvement to Mobil 1 HSV Racing overall will be evident. Keep your eye on these cars. Once again look forward to seeing you all at a club event soon

Les Gray - President


Meeting MinutesHSV OWNERS CLUB OF QLD. INC.

MINUTES of General Meeting of the HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc held Friday night, 4/8/2017 at Eagers Newmarket Rd Windsor. The meeting opened at: 7.30pm

PRESENT: As per attendance register

APOLOGIES: Greg & Colleen Sharp, Shaun White, Barry Parker, Jamie Bloomfield, Robert Matsen, Troy Prebble, Rod Campbell, Melissa Greeves, Daniel O’Sullivan, Ian Hamilton

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: As per Magazine

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: Nil

CORRESPONDENCE INWARD: Wings & Wheels event, Membership applications, Tekno open day, Ipswich christmas parade

CORRESPONDENCE OUTWARD: Membership, Anniversary dinner event

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: Wings & Wheels event,Tekno open day

TREASURERS REPORTWe have cash at bank of $1467.44 in chq account and $13013.90 in higher interest deposit for a total of $14481.34. We have increased stock of new apparel in last two months by approx. $2200 which should be converted to cash in coming months. We also made the donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation for $1000 from the car show profit of same amount. I move that treasurers report be accepted. Sprints We received great support from participants and spectators for the Two Days of Thunder in June. I have three trophies to present tonight for the joint winners and third. Congratulations go to Rob Droder and Alastair Mitchell for joint first with zero points and 5 laps each of zero. I came third with zero points and 3 laps on zero. The full write up is in the magazine but we have first to third for year to date on zero points with Alastair leading with 11laps on zero, Rob Droder 7 laps and Peter Woods 5 laps. The next outing via entries with normal sprint group is at QR on Saturday 02/09/17 at usual time. Please note entry will have to be made via QR website into their normal sprint group and you should get in early. Drags Full write up in latest magazine but great to see Toni Kennedy leading the way regardless of gender. Next outing is Saturday 14th October. Please note we will change the pricing from $80 which included two entry tickets to $60 with one entry ticket as Willowbank now only issue 1 ticket with entry and charge $20 per person for any others in car. This also cuts down markedly on my ability to use spare tickets from single entry drivers for others that want to just watch. Please keep this in mind if you come out to spectate. A money grab in my opinion but nothing I can do about it. 8 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine September 2017

Happy Laps The last happy laps and breakfast event is Sunday 13th August at Lakeside with a full write up in the magazine. Please note the 15 minute earlier starting time due to the fact we are part of a full program race weekend. Be there for 7.00am at gate for a 7.15am breakfast and 7.45-8.15 am happy laps. You are welcome to stay on afterwards to watch days events and there will be 19 genuine group A and group C cars competing as well as other categories As this is part of a major race meet you will need to tell them you are there for HSV happy laps and Breakfast. Their preference was to have everybody named but hopefully I have avoided this. I will be taking names and numbers here tonight as we have to prepay and we hope to see you on Sunday 13th. Accepted Nev Weathered 2nd Barry Dunley.

GENERAL BUSINESSRacing trophies. Rob & Alastair shared 1st place. Rob won a trophy from QR & Andrew won a show & shine trophy. Next outing via normal sprint group via QR. Drags – write up in magazine. Toni Kennedy winning. Next event 14/10/2017. $60 only has 1 entry. $20 spectator.

Happy Laps Lakeside arrive by 7am at front gate. Please RSVP to Peter by Wednesday 9/8/2017.Bonnet auction. Email address [email protected]

Tekno Open Day Sunday 13/8/2017 10am – 2pm

Wings & Wheels Event 29/10/2017. Rod mentions the new planes etc. Meet 6.45am Nudgee Shell service station, depart 7.15am should close at 3pm. Entry $10 driver & car. $5 per passenger

Go Karts Sunday 20/8/2017 at Extreme Karting Pimpama. Looking for a few more people. 10am meeting for a 11am start.

Mavis’s Kitchen recap, excellent run and fantastic food. Flaxton Gardens cruise. 10/9/2017. Leave from Shell Nudgee Service Station. 8am meeting. 8.30am departure. Via Dayboro with a stop at Woodford. Menu on website. Must Pre-order 1 week prior to the cruise. Email or SMS menu selections to Ian.

Anniversary Dinner. Who’s who of HSV attending, slide show & album of 35 yrs. Photo shoot on the night. Arrive by 3.30pm with entry at 4pm. Hiring cherry picker for elevated photo’s. Please remember club shirts are not acceptable attire on the night.

Toowoomba Car show Sunday 1/10/2017 long weekend. Motel rooms filling fast. Craig has reserved rooms. 7 rooms left. Restaurant open on site again. Good food. Meeting time to be posted in next magazine for KFC Redbank cruise. Would like to have a good show of attendance. Aiming for 40 cars. Entry on line. Please SMS or email Craig with RSVP. Christmas Party ##No swimming. Jumping castle, Santa, etc.

New Merchandise. New Polo Shirts, hats, anniversary shirts. Member profile for magazine. Thank you to Blair for his article. Please forward profiles to Craig asap. Rod Manning will provide by Wednesday. Barry to provide the following magazines member profile.

Coffs Harbour weekend away November 10, 11 & 12 Opal Cove Resort. Arrive Friday. Saturday morning Yacht Club for breakfast and a lunch cruise run with State of Origin Trophy Laser Tag afterwards. Saturday night at CEX with courtesy bus. Stanthorpe Weekend away, May long weekend 2018

V8 Supercars for 2018. Get in early for Park & View tickets. 21days out they were sold out. HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine September 2017 9

Cruise to Mavis’s Kitchen Sunday 16th July 2017

The HSVOC has up for grabs to the highest bidder this Mobil 1 HSV Racing Supercars bonnet, from Symmons Plains 2017 and signed by both James Courtney and Scott Pye at the Ipswich Supersprint this year....

AUCTION TIME!


Auction Rules...

Bid must be emailed to [email protected] well as your bid, please include your name and contact phone number. The winner will simply be the highest bid received.

Bidding IS NOT restricted to HSVOC members only.The highest bidder will be determined from emails received and announced at the next HSVOC General Meeting Friday September 29th at Zupps Aspley Holden & HSV and the winner contacted on the night.

In the unlikely event that the highest bid is shared amongst multiple bidders - the winning bid will be the first of those placed.

Bidding closes 6pm Friday September 29th 2017. GOOD LUCK!!


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Xtreme Karting ChallengeSunday 20th August 2017

Got a score to settle? Then it's time to get your backside on the trackside. When: 20/08/2017Time: Arrive by 10am for a 11am startWhere: Xtreme Karting PimpamaCost: 120pp

1 x 10min practice sessions1 x 10min qualifying session which sets the grid.10 lap final which anything can happen as did last year. Contact Alastair Mitchell to confirm your spot on the grid. Phone 0449155968

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Sunday 2nd September 2017Sprints at QRNext Rounds

Saturday 02/09/17 QR 12pm to 4.00pm as part or QR open sprints program – Entry and fees direct to QR – get in early

Saturday 11/11/17 Lakeside 12pm to 4.00pm as part of Lakeside open sprints program – Entry and fees direct to QR For QR scoring please check their website. The major club trophy will be done using the regularity format again with trophies at the end of the year for first to third. We will also be issuing a trophy for fastest over the 4 events as well (scoring will be done on 3 out of 4). There will be at least 3*4 lap sessions plus passenger ride session at discretion of track management - time permitting. All entries will need to be made on line with payment to QR direct at current cost of $175 and you should enter early as the events fill up quickly. Other costs apart from running costs are QR AASA track licence of $65 per year or $30 per day. A timing device can be bought for $120.00 which will last for approx. 7 years or can be hired for $30 a day with an $80 deposit required with $50 refund upon return. Helmet hire is available for $5.00 a day. QR operates EFTPOS facilities at both tracks for licence, transmitter, and helmet hire. Participants should make themselves aware of safety equipment requirements by visiting QR website but in short it is helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and shoes. If running a full competition harness the club strongly recommends the use of a Hans type neck restraint.


Entries will need to be done via QR website and you need to first register as a user then go to event date and QR will allocate you in a group on the day based on your time. Please email me when you have done this so I know who is coming. Entries will be on a first in first served basis and you should enter ASAP as events tend to be booked out and late entry may not see you make the cut. After June 2017 you will have to pay QR direct on line. Entrants should arrive at track at approx 11.45 for sign in with the drivers briefing normally taking place approximately 12.15pm with first groups on track around 1.00pm. Expected finish time is 4.00pm. Prospective entrants should check the motorsport tab on our website to view handy tips for vehicle preparation for the sprints. If you want to race this is not the event for you. If you want to stretch your cars legs and improve your driving skills we would love to have you along. You should also be aware that your car is unlikely to be covered by comprehensive insurance for any damage whilst on track. Peter WoodsMotorsport Liaison and TreasurerContact: 0428 723 612 or Email: [email protected]


Cruise to Flaxton GardensSunday 10th September 2017

The cruise will begin at the Shell Nudgee truck stop. Meeting time will be 8am departing at 8:30am sharp. Arrive early and grab some brekky and a coffee and have a chat with your fellow club members.

The cruise will travel up the Gateway motorway turning off the Bruce Highway towards Old Petrie Town then towards Dayboro, turning right up through Mount Mee then left onto Woodford.

It is here that we will stop for about one hour to stretch the legs. From here we will head up to Peachester turning left on to Bald Knob Road, then through Maleny and Montville before arriving at Flaxton for lunch at about 11:45.


The cruise route is fantastic with a mixture of long open roads to twisty curves up the mountains, and the views over the Coast and the Glass House Mountains are to die for, just what you need for a Sunday cruise in your mean machine.

Lunch will be off the menu (Menu on the club web site) on pre-order only. Names and meal selection must be in by the 2nd September one week prior to the cruise. Meals payable for on arrival direct to the Flaxton Gardens.

Don’t miss this one members, the cruise route is exceptional and the restaurant superb atreasonable prices.

To put your name down for this cruise please email Ian Huddleston at [email protected] or text on 0407 610 674 (As there are meal selections, I need this via text or email ONLY)

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Every year the Toowoomba All Holden day gets bigger and bigger as each year numbers continue to grow, and the best thing about this year Monday is a public holiday!!

WE NEED AS MANY CARS AS POSSIBLE, SHOW YOUR SUPORT AND GET BEHIND THIS EVENT.

HSV have put together two options for this year’s show for those attending.

OPTION 1: Accommodation has been organised for the Saturday night (30th Sept) as well as there is adinner for those who wish to attend. The accommodation is a 4 star, with underCover parking right outside your room. TheCost is $125.00 per night twin share.

Last year we had to have our dinner off site, but Chrystal’s restaurant has now re-opened and the menu is better than ever.

The great part about staying at Toowoombais it’s not only a good social event, you cancheck in at 1pm Saturday, give your caranother quick clean and only have about 5kms to travel to the show grounds on Sunday morning.

VENUE:Glenfield Comfort Inn876 Ruthven StToowoomba(07 4635 4466 (Booking ID is HSV Owners)

ALL HOLDEN DAY TOOWOOMBASATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2017


If you are interested in staying as well as dinner, please contact Craig Barrass on 0411 344 517 ASAP as he has only reserved 8 rooms. Once booked, please let Craig know.

OPTION 2: You can make your own way as a part of the convoy. The convoy to Toowoomba will meet at Redbank Plains Shopping Centre at 5.30am for a 5.45am departure. Convoy will meet up with fellow club members at Toowoomba that stayed the night so we can set up the display.

Entry forms are available to enter online via www.toowoombafxfjholdens.org.au

THOSE PEOPLE ATTENDING ALL HOLDEN SHOW DAY TOOWOOMBA PLEASE LET CRAIG BARRASS KNOW SO THAT HE CAN ORGANISE THE DISPLAY SET UP.

Please contact Craig Barrass on 0411 344 517 or email: [email protected]

Special Interest

The VL SS Group A was the second car built for Group A racing purposes and also numbered 500 in total. Released in 1986 it was hot on top of Grice’s Bathurst win and the launch of the Unleaded V8. Due to the controversial Energy Polariser there wasactually two versions of the Group A. Holden could see no technical merit in the Polariser and thus refused to fit it to the cars, so Brock refused to put decals with his signature on cars without it. As a result, Brock’s signature only appears on the higher spec Plus Pack variant.

The Plus Pack also included revised springs and anti-roll bars as well as revised front suspension geometry and changed spring mounting pads. It also has improved cylinder head cooling with the introduction of an extra water passage to the head and a higher-pressure fuel pump.

On the inside was a plaque on the glovebox indicating the vehicles build number. Seats were the familiar Scheel items and naturally the steering wheel was supplied by Momo, as was the leather gear knob.

The Exhaust was of the low restriction big bore variety and had headers designed with Group A racing in mind and as such featured a flange only inches from the cylinder heads. This was done as Group A regulations allowed a free exhaust from the first flange, so they put the first flange as close as possible to the engine to capitalise on the rules. The engine also featured heavy duty con rods and crankshaft as well as Crane (gold coloured) roller rockers and a lightened flywheel.

For the first time the Borg Warner T5G 5 speed transmission was standard fitment and diff was the 4 pinion Borg Warner item with 3.08 ratioThe new body kit comprised a new radiator grille, colour keyed bumpers, Racing specification spoilers on the front and on the boot lid and a small grooved Induction scoop attached to the bonnet with a new cold air induction set up.All cars were painted in the Permanent Red colour, but of note is that the two prototypes were white.

HDT VL GROUP A


VEHICLE FACTORY SPECS

ENGINE4.987 Litre V8 Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder. Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.8. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Max Power: (DIN)137kw @ 4400rpm and 345nm at 3200rpm. Max recommended rpm 5600.INDUCTIONPort matched inlet manifold and four-barrel Rochester carburettor with cold air induction.TRANSMISSIONBorg Warner T5G 5 Speed Manual.Ratios1st: 3.2502nd: 1.9903rd: 1.2904th: 1.0005th 0.720DIFFERENTIALBorg Warner 4 Pinion limited slip differential. 3.08:1 Final drive ratio.CLUTCHSingle Dry PlateSTEERINGPower assisted Rack & Pinion.SUSPENSIONFront: Fully independent. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar.Rear: Live axle located by trailing arms and Panhard rod. Coil springs and anti-roll bar.Bilstein gas-pressurised shock absorbers all roundBRAKESPower assisted front and rear discs.Front: 289mm Ventilated discsRear: 280mm discsWHEELS & TYRES16″ x 7″ Momo star rims, Bridgestone Potenza RE71 205/55 VR16s. 16×8″ Momos were optional.PERFORMANCE0-100: 7.64 seconds400m: 15.54 @ 141.7 best time according to Motor Magazine. Average 15.68 @ 139.8 km/hFUEL TANK63 LitresNUMBER BUILT500. Approx 173 of these were Plus PacksPRICES$29,600OPTIONSAir Conditioning: $122516″ x 8″ Momo rimsSunroofLE Side skirts & rear aprox


Saturday 14th October 2017Drags at Willowbank RacewayNext outing date - Saturday 14th October

Time – 2.00pm for a 2.30pm to 4.00pm session and you can stay on for the 4.00pm open practice at no extra cost. Cost is $60.00 per entrant which includes entry for the driver only. This is payable by cash/cheque/credit card to the club on the day. Special pricing is available for same car significant other grudge matches. Please ask. We will meet you at the front gate and issue you with your entry form and two entry tickets per car upon receipt of payment.

Additional spectator cost is $20 per Adult, $18.00 per student with ID and kids 13 and under are free. This is payable on entry at the gate on the day. Spectators can park inside as there is always plenty of room at the back of the tower on test and tune days. Willowbank Raceway trackside café will be open. Your car does not need to be registered nor does it need to be a HSV or HDT. We have no maximum competitor numbers and we have had up to 35 in the past with everyone getting more than enough track time. We could easily cater for up to 50 so invite your friends along to compete and settle those long-standing arguments once and for all. We don’t mind a bit of any brand verse HSV/HDT action. If your car runs faster than 10.99 seconds please see Willowbank raceway website for special additional requirements. Clothing requirementsMinimum Long sleeve shirt, full length pants and closed footwear.Australian Standard Helmet required


If you are competing you will be issued with 2 entry forms at the gate. You will then make your way to the staging lanes where you will complete the Willowbank Raceway form and hand to scrutineer. The second club form will be handed in when you are ready to nominate your target time up to a maximum of 3 test passes. They will check your helmet and issue you with a number and the number will be written on your windows with white boot polish. This washes off afterwards with no damage. At nominated times above the lanes will be open and you will be free to run for 1.5 hours. Time slips are printed for each run and are available at the base of the tower for pick up. The club is supplied all timing information the following week to allow calculation of fastest time. Your entry covers you to stay on and run after 4.00pm in the main test and tune event. For 2017 we are going to run the dial your own time format for scoring. After a maximum of 3 test passes you will hand in your information sheet which will identify you and your race number and you will nominate your time. Points will be allocated for the closest 2 passes for the remainder of the meet to the nominated time and you will need to compete in both events to qualify for the end of year trophy. The trophies on offer will be first to third male and first to third female. If you want to be in the point score you will need to make sure you hand a nominated time form in on the day. For 2017 I intend to post scores up after each event so everyone knows how they are going and to attract a little more interest. It is always a low stress great fun event. So please come out and have some fun and bring your mates with you. No need to advise your attendance in advance. Just make sure you are at the main gate by the nominated time on the day. Peter WoodsMotorsport Liaison and TreasurerContact: 0428 723 612 or Email: [email protected]


"WINGS AND WHEELS DAY"CABOOLTURE AERODROMESUNDAY 29th. OCTOBER

Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum Inc. is holding its annual open day on Sunday 29th October.Club life member, Rod Thiesfield, who is involved with the restoration of aircraft at Caboolture, has obtained an invitation from the Warplane Museum for our club to attend the day again this year. They were so impressed with our display last year they would like us back again this year, so let’s see if we can better last year’s numbers and impress them even more.

This was a fantastic event last year, with both static and live displays from the vintage planes along with military vehicles, and other displays. There was so much to see the time went way to fast.

The hours of attendance are 8-00am to 3-00pm with the public admitted from 9-00am. Catering will be available on site. Entry for the car and driver will be $10.00 and $5.00 for each additional passenger.

We plan to meet at Shell Nudgee Rd at 6:45for a 7:15 departure to arrive at Caboolture Airfield for 8:00am. A second meeting point will be at BP Burpengary (Northbound) people from this meeting point will be able join the convoy as we pass.

Date: Sunday 29th OctoberCruise Time: 06:45 for a 07:15 SHARP departureMeeting point: Shell Nudgee Rd exit of Gateway Arterial NorthboundBP Burpengary (Northbound) Northern CarparkDestination: Hanger 101 McNaught Road Caboolture AirfieldContact: Ian HuddlestonPhone: 0407 610 674Email: [email protected]


Coff’s Harbour Weekend Away10th/11th & 12th November 2017

In conjunction with the HSV Owners Club of NSW we will be continuing the tradition of an annual weekend away in Coffs

Harbour.

If you’ve never been away with the club, this is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your fellow members better. There’s plenty of time to sit down with members that you don’t know all that well and find out more about them & also letting them know more about yourself. Check out the facilities at Opal Cove on the

web at www.opalcove.com.au

All the members who have been on the previous Coffs Harbour weekend with the club can confirm this event is one that shouldn’t

be missed.All accommodation MUST be booked personally and a deposit will be requested by Opal Cove Resort at the time of booking. Please

contact Opal Cove Resort on 1800 008 198.

Please ensure you mention you are a part of the HSV Owners Club of Qld to ensure you receive a preferential rate.

The propose format will be as follows: • Arriving Friday afternoon at Opal Cove Resort Pacific

Highway Coffs Harbour (keep an eye out for the signs as you approach Coffs Harbour) with a check in time any time after 2:00pm. • Friday afternoon/evening drinks and casual dinner • Saturday – a convoy departing to a nearby township for

lunch • Saturday night – drinks and dinner • Sunday – breakfast, goodbyes and departures for home.

For any questions and to confirm your attendance please contact Les Gray on 0427 719 495.



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1. How many times has Greg Murphy won Bathurst 1000?2. What year did Greg Murphy qualify with "The Lap Of The Gods"?3. What was the time he set with "The Lap Of The Gods"?4. How many years did it take to have his lap record broken?5. Who was the co driver the year of the "The Lap Of The Gods"?6. What team name was Murphy driving for at the time?7. Which 3 drivers have won Bathurst 6 times?8. Which Canadian born driver has won Bathurst 4 times?9. Who holds the record for the most pole positions at Bathurst and how many?10. Who holds the record for the most starts at Bathurst?


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Club Calendar Upcoming Events

Sunday 20th August 2017HSV Extreme Karting Challenge at PimpamaMore information is on page 16 of this magazine

Sunday 2nd Septemner 2017Sprints at Queensland RacewayMore information is on page 18 - 19 of this magazine

Sunday 10th September 2017Cruise to Flaxton Gardens More information is on page 20 - 21 of this magazine

Saturday 29th SeptemberGeneral Meeting at Zupps Holden & HSV AspleyALL NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME

Saturday 30th September - Sunday 1st OctoberAll Holden Day Toowoomba Car ShowMore information is on page 24 - 25 of this magazine

Saturday 14th October 2017Drags at WillowbankMore information is on page 28 - 29 of this magazine

Sunday 29th October 2017Wings and Wheels Day Caboolture AreodomeMore information is on page 30 of this magazine

Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2017Coffs Harbour Weekend AwayMore information is on page 32 - 33 of this magazine

Saturday 18th November 2017HSV 35th Anniversary Dinner @ Railway Museum IpswichMore information is on page 34 - 35 of this magazine


Hi all members,

As we well and truly enter the second half of the year, the fat man in his red suit is starting to service his sleigh. I hope everyone who attended Ian's cruise enjoyed themselves. Thanks to Les for once again organising a great weekend at the V8 Supercars.

We have two new members this month. Please welcome Chris Donahue and his 2015 Clubsport R8 in Jungle Fever, and Carmel Bellchambers and her 2010 Clubsport R8 in Phantom.

We hope you both enjoy your time with the club. Members, please check your magazine for future club events, and don't forget to contact Craig regarding booking for the 35th Anniversary function at the Ipswich Workshops Rail Museum. Looking forward to seeing you all at an event soon.

RegardsBrad Yarrow - Membership Secretary


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