A small turn-up but a great day at the Combined Motorkhana and Khanacross competition held at Breakwater on Sunday 19. Photos Lance Yenik
Some fantastic drone footage from Tom Deahl:
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The Super Sunday Shed tour was a resounding success. We are lucky to have been able to see such a fantastic collection of cars in our own backyard! Thank you to everyone that organized the event, and the owners of the cars for sharing them.

Cruise to Sunday Roast was a great success, with only one break down (Flat tire) which happens to the best of us. Despite the gloomy weather everyone had a good time.

Gathering of the grateful

Motorkhana is cancelled due to bad weather.

Another few milestones from last Friday

·       We received the welder including a very comprehensive setup  and technique and use session , Jeff arranged by Dave L was excellent if you looking for a welder or tuition he is avail .

The body group were all smiles after they had a weld each , this will be a very valuable tool for the project and other club work . The Shed manager will be assessing members and authorising those members to use the machine.  This is our overall policy with specialist equipment.

·       The other achievement was the engine team mounted the engine on the  test rig , kindly loaned by Chris Baraciolli for our testing stage thanks Chris B and Graeme Ruby.

With 2 working and a few supervisors  the installation  fell into place and there was long faces  when the  first short crank occurred  , there was long glances , but alas only a loose contact,  Ross Hutton elbowed  in and fixed this issue , Oil OK, water checked , all standing clear. Where’s the fuel? Can we afford it… Donated by !!!!

Ready set GO…..

·       BINGO on a second attempt  the engine burst into life after a tickle or two of the throttle and choke …

A cheer went up and  all looks good, as someone said  “bloody 62 PSI oil pressure is better than mine”

We are confident all is well with the heart of our baby.

Next task will be  to remove and  inspect the gearbox.

·       The body boys  after some  ogling at the welder removed a panel to inspect the inner hidden  structure. The body was declared ready for  sand blasting . This will be arranged ASAP.

Thanks to Charlie  we have a new LH door frame  but we still need to find a RH door , Please  pass the word . We will be preparing for the return of  the blasted body and remove  the floors and other unserviceable panels.

·       Mobile Tool benches

David Lowe and his helpers RH and DB installed the casters on the  mobile benches,  these are now ready for a clean and paint.

Our Tasks are on the white board , have a look when you are next in the club corner.

Because of Easter  the next session will be conducted on April 22^nd at 0930. Letting me know who will be attending helps.

Thanks all again another productive session

Remember don’t miss the other technical sessions being run  by Graeme……

Regards

Don  and David L

Event 4 of our Competition calendar takes place next Sunday at the brand-
new sealed Motorkhana pad at Avalon.

This event is being run in conjunction with the WDCC and the GMSC, and if
the thought of having to wash the mud off your pride and joy after a grass
based event has put you off in the past, this  is a great opportunity to
come and try Motorkhana for the first time on the bitumen.

Or for those of you who are Motorkhana regulars, here’s a chance to strut
your stuff without getting down and dirty.

Either way, come down and support the club,  and give a hearty “well done”
to the club members who have worked so tirelessly to get the pad installed.

If you’re keen to have a crack,  attached the supp regs, entry form and
self-check documents.

Please note that we have had to increase the entry fee to $25 – which is
still a bargain.
Please print and complete the entry and self-check forms and bring them
along to the event.

You can also register  on the day. Entry fee payment will also be accepted
on the day.


In years to come you’ll be able to tell the friends and family that YOU WERE
THERE at the beginning…
Hope to see you on Sunday!

Eddington was a great day out as usual, with a strong contingent from the club present. A few cars weren’t running quite as they should, one choosing to become a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed, and another having ignition issues. Everyone did get a couple of runs in, and the cars weren’t any worse for wear after the event. Click on the picture above to find a video of the day.

Official results as follows:

Graeme Ruby                    MGB                      16.7

Peter Thomson                 MGB                      17.0

Brendan Sullivan              MGA                     17.2

Nick Wood                         MGA                      17.6

Chris Freeman                  MGBGT                 18.0

Graham Deahl                  MGB                      18.4

Shane Gezun                     MGB V8                DNF

Non Marque

Peter Castelow                 TVR                        16.8

Ross Hutton                     Clubman                17.9