Monthly Archives: March 2007
Club Meeting – July
Club Meeting – June
Location: The Summer Meeting location has been announced to again be the Imperial Garden Restaurant. It is located at the southwest corner of Camelback Rd. and 16th St.
Club Meeting – May
Normal Meeting location:
El Zaribah Shrine
552 N. 40th Street
Triumphest 2007
Come join us for Triumphest to be held at
The River Palms Resort and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada
October 11th thru October 14th, 2007
Visit the Triumphest website
Dave Riddle
I have been a member of DCTRA since 1984. When I (and my Dad) first joined. I had a red 1957 TR3.
Unfortunately a pickup truck with a lift-kit pulled out in front of me one dark night and totaled the car (I was lucky to not have gone under the truck).
After I got married, graduated from School and moved to Korea Dad kept us active in the Club, with his Brown TR6.
When I got back from working in Korea and life settled down a bit with the family I got another TR3 that belonged to another original member of the Club, Bob Schaller. I was looking for a car and wanting to get back involved so I put out the word to the membership and Tom Pennell told me that Bob had recently passed away and that his car was available. Well, I had to keep Bob’s car in the club. At the time Bob’s car (a yellow TR-3) was on the cover of The Roadster Factory’s “Glovebox Compainion” and was of course on the cover car for Bob’s own book “More BS About TR’s” which detailed all the innovative and original modifications that Bob had come up with to enhance the driveability of this wonderful car.
On Track at Firebird Main
Burned dash and cracked windshield
Burned Engine Bay
Right Front Fender and Hood
3/22/08 Work Party to take the nose and fenders off the car (big thank you to
Bill Close, Jim Hughes, Gene Glenn, Cliff Philpot, John Horton, John and Matt Reynolds, John Heisser and Speros Andres!)
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I have recently held positions of VP, Newsletter Editor and I am also the Club’s Webmaster.
BEAT Tour
4/21- 4/22/07: If you haven’t already done so, make sure to book your hotel room and submit your registration form for this annual sports car extravaganza BEAT TOUR weekend. It is one of the top Club events of the year and one that is a great weekend of fun and partying.
Triumphest Committee Meeting
4PM SHARP. WE REALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS TO STEP UP AND GET INVOLVED TO ENSURE THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS A MEMORABLE AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS FOR THE DCTRA ORGANIZATION. THE NEXT 6 MONTHS IS CRITICAL TO MEETING THESE OBJECTIVES. THE MORE YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF THIS EVENT NO MATTER HOW MUCH OR LITTLE AS AN INDIVIDUAL THE MORE WE WILL COLLECTIVELY SHINE AS A SPORTS CAR CLUB TO ALL!! PLEASE GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT THIS CAUSE THAT OCCURS ONLY ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS!!
The Committee meets in the Sebring Conference Room at F1 Race Factory
Breakfast Run
“PANCAKES IN THE PARK” annual event, rendez vous at 32nd and Shea at 7:30am sharp. Sponsored by the Mini Club (Shirley & Phil).. This is another event you don’t want to miss!!
Some additional Info from Shirley…
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Philip and I just checked out the route for next Sunday’s Pancakes in the Park. I can guarantee you that all the rights and lefts are correct and that there no roadworks to contend with although it is a little bumpy in places. See you at 32nd St & Shea Blvd at 7:30 am ready to leave at 8 for a slightly less than an hour’s drive
Fountain Hills St. Patricks Day Party
Fountain Hills St. Patricks Day Party at the 12pm Green Fountain. It is a must see and a terrific social event for all the British Car Clubs to attend, Luncheon get together after the event for all. Shirley and Phil of the Mini Club coordinate this event so you know it will be fun!!!
Additional Info from Shirley…
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St.Patrick’s Day at Fountain Hills.
Philip, and fellow AMO member Hans, have selected a likely spot for us to view the fountain turn green. They plan on being there shortly after dawn to reserve our spots so we do need to know if you plan on joining us.
So far we have had positive responses from the Troutmans, the Serraos, Beth, the Browns, the Baxters, Mike Long, Steve K, Stu and of course Philip, I & Hans. If you’re not on this little list hurry and give Philip a call (480-985-2531) or reply to this email.
For those of you on the east side we will meet at my house at 9:30 and then meet up with folks coming from the other end of the Valley on Shea Blvd at 10:30. There is a small shopping center on the north side of Shea, between Saguaro Blvd and the Beeline Hiway where there is a Wendy’s, Arby’s and Taco Bell. I believe the turning is marked as Plaza Drive when you are coming from the west. From there we can all go together to our chosen spot. It is sheltered from the fountain spray by a berm so bring your chair or a blanket to sit on.
Unhappily the Codfather Fish & Chip shop has closed down but there are several alternatives for lunch later. There is a Subway and a Streets of New York Pizza place not far away, a Chinese place and a little further away is the Fort McDowell Casino buffet. The American Legion is doing corned beef and cabbage I understand. Should be something for everyone.
Club Meeting – April
Normal Meeting location:
El Zaribah Shrine
552 N. 40th Street
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