THE TUCSON BRITISH CAR REGISTER August 2016 Volume 22, Number 8 Articles, opinions and suggestions printed in the Register are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy of TBCR, its officers or members unless duly noted. Technical tips are for informational purposes only. Inside Drive Time On the Road Calendar Bob Walker Remembered More Stuff Tucson Classics Form Drive Time The August BLAT Wednesday August 3, 5:30 am The drive will be starting at the Starbucks in front of the Walmart on Wetmore and 1st, and will feature a 2 hour tour of Northwest Tucson including a drive over Gates Pass as we head back for breakfast at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol (RSVP for breakfast). We start off as usual at 5:30 am sharp and you do not need to RSVP for the drive, nor do you need to attend the drive in order to join us for breakfast. After the BLAT: Breakfast at Hacienda Del Sol 7:30 am We are all set for another wonderful get together for breakfast at The Grill. Ben has managed to turn the August BLAT into quite the annual event and I'm hoping to continue the tradition with a great turnout again this year. To Repeat, breakfast is WHEN: Wednesday, August 3rd, at 7:30 am, after the BLAT drive. WHERE: The Grill at the Hacienda 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol MENU: RSVP: http://cdn.haciendadelsol.com/cms/2049/breakfast.pdf edittbcr@aol.com Please mark your calendars and get your RSVP back to me as soon as possible. John Wm. Mad Dogs & Englishmen s Run 100 miles at over 100 degrees Sunday, August 21, 1:15 pm Many of you newer members of the club have heard about this event, and showing disbelief have never participated in it? Can t understand why. In all the years (lost track at 6 or 7) we have never lost anyone on the drive and everyone who started successfully has finished and reaped their just reward GELATO! Continued Page 6
The Register Page 2 of 8 On the Road July BLAT A nice early morning run part way up Mt Lemmon and lunch at Little Anthony s. And no, the urgent care was not a stop. Continued Page 4
Page 3 of 8 The Register PRESIDENT Kevin McCue kevin@themccuesonline.net Events Calendar VICE PRESIDENT Ron Furtak rfurtak@cox.net SECRETARY Open TREASURER Brenda Johnson redsportscars@earthlink.net NEWSLETTER John Mead tucsonbritish@gmail.com DRIVING EVENTS COMMITTEE tbcrtours@aol.com REGALIA Len & Nancy Wheeler lenscats@comcast.net WEB SITE Harold Beekhuizen harold_beekhuizen@msn.com TBCR Mail Address (Including Regalia Orders) Tucson British Car Registry PO Box 35748 Tucson, AZ 85740-5748 TBCR Website http://www.tucsonbritish.com Featured Photos Page 2, 4: Geo Page 5: John Page 6: Geo Wednesday August 3 Saturday August 13 Sunday August 21 Down the Road: Saturday October 15 And every Tuesday: BLAT 5:30am Walmart, Wetmore & 1 st Ave 7:30 am Breakfast at Hacienda Del Sol Must RSVP for breakfast See page 1 for details. Breakfast Run Mad Dogs & Englishmen 100 Miles at 100 degree Drivers be ready 1:15pm Zona 78 7301 E. Tanque Verde Arrive: FROST 7301 E. Tanque Verde. See page 1 and 6 for details. Tucson Classics Car Show 10am to 4pm The Gregory School 3231 N Craycroft See the form on page 7, or online: rotarytccs.com BritCar Café 7:30 9:30AM NE corner of Grant & Swan. Bob Walker, a founding member of the Tucson MGTD Register (TBCR s predecessor club) passed away at his home in Show Low on July 4 th. He was 87. Bob was a 30 year Navy veteran and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
\ On the Road continued Saturday Breakfast Run The Register Page 4 of 8 Another perfect July morning. To Green Valley and back to the Sunny Daze Café on the SW side.
Page 5 of 8 The Register Club News and Notes The board of directors met July 13 to work on updating the bylaws. A draft of the recommended changes will probably be circulated in August so please watch for email and website announcements. Any changes must be made at a general membership meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regalia Long sleeve T-shirts are available in both Men's and Women's tailoring. Please note women's colors are limited to White, Light grey, black, red, and Pink. Contact Len about ordering (see p. 3 for address). For Sale Newton passes this along. 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe for sale Black/Black Like new with 16K miles Contact: Dick Walker 520-572-1249 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As Seen in Dispatches Jim made it into the British mag Classic Bike.
The Register Page 6 of 8 Drive Time continued from Page 1 So, here s a recap of the upcoming event and the two different ways you and your family can enjoy a warm August afternoon. The pre-event begins at Zona 78 restaurant at 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd. for a quick lunch and hydration. This is a come whenever you want, eat and drink what you want (no alcohol, however before the drive), but be ready for the driver s meeting at 1:15 PM in the parking lot before we leave. The 100 miles at over 100 degrees begins promptly at 1:30 PM immediately after the driver s meeting. While exiting eastbound on Tanque Verde Rd at a light sometimes takes two cycles of the light, we re mostly devoid of lights and traffic after the start. The route (it ll be emailed to everyone and copies available at the start) is to the east and south eventually navigating Old Sonoita Hwy for some fun twists and turns before heading back to the same location as the start. The cars should arrive at FROST Gelato 7301 E. Tanque Verde at 3:30 PM to the accolades of all TBCR members who come for the gelato and celebration of success. If you choose to just come for the fun and skip the drive, you can get there a bit early (there is reserve parking for the cars on the drive) and enjoy some gelato. TBCR will provide members with a special coupon for two scoops of FROST Gelato to cool you, while waiting to applaud the victors!!! So, get those cars ready to take on the 100 at 100, get the family psyched to come see you finish and have some fun with TBCR. Ben From the 2015 100 at 100 You can do it!
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