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Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 www.hsvowners.com.au Print Post Approved PP 100003818 August 2014 Issue 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 $75 per annum, which is due and payable on January 1st of each year. New members also incur a joining fee of $15. COMMITTEE - 2014 PRESIDENT Les Gray Ph. 0427 719 495 VICE PRESIDENT Craig Barrass Ph. 0411 344 517 SECRETARY & Melissa Geeves Ph. 0408 707 365 MAGAZINE EDITOR TREASURER & Peter Woods Ph. 0428 723 612 MOTORSPORT LIAISON MEMBERSHIP Brad Yarrow Ph. 0409 054 272 SECRETARY COMMITTEE Colin Humphreys Ph. 0411 594 048 COMMITTEE Tod Poole Ph. 0404 722 444 COMMITTEE Andrew Roberts Ph. 0400 556 662 COMMITTEE Mandy Sloan Ph. 0407 771 374 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 3 We Drive Excitement! MEETINGS HSV Owners Club of Qld 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. Merchandise 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 ADDRESS HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. PO Box 10050, Adelaide Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 New Polo Shirt Mens and Ladies Sizes EMAIL ADDRESSES President: [email protected] $35 Classic Dress Shirt Vice President: [email protected] Unisex Secretary/Editor: [email protected] Cap Treasurer: [email protected] $20 Membership Secretary: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] WEB SITE The Club’s website address is www.hsvowners.com.au Items or photos for inclusion on the web site & for the magazine are welcome. Please New Dress Shirt email these to [email protected]. Mens and Ladies Sizes Lightweight Jackets Unisex $45 CLUB MAGAZINE $75 Deadline for articles is the first Thursday of each month. Member’s advertising is free. Please contact the Secretary via email ([email protected]) for non- See Mandy for a special deal on Classic Dress Shirts. member and commercial rates. LIFE MEMBERS The following people are Life Members - Colin McIlwaine, Eunice Parkes, Kevin Bonwick, Clynton Fox, Rod Sharp, Greg Sharp, Norm Powell and Rod Thiesfield. MAGAZINE COVER Bucket Hats Kids Polos Keyrings Jackets Unisex $20 $30 $10 On this month’s front and back covers are photos from previous events. $90 A BIG THANK YOU TO ANDREW ROBERTS & GLEN CONNELL FOR THE PHOTOS Available in various styles & sizes from Mandy Sloan. Email FOR THE EVENTS IN THIS MAGAZINE [email protected] or phone 0407 771 374. 4 HSV Owners HSVClub Ownersof Qld. Inc. Club Magazine of Qld. Inc. August Magazine 2014 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 5 gave her a pat and put the covers on, back in the shed on Saturday afternoon. FROM THE Congradulations to all the trophy winners it was a great day. PRESIDENT’S DESK Sunday 6 July Muscle on the Mountain at Maleny Show Grounds Show and Shine Charity Day. We started with a cruise from the Shell Roadhouse at Nudgee to up the mountain to Maleny. We had 40 cars on display, with the event attracting around 700 cars of all makes and models, this show is huge. We were fortunate enough to win the best car club display trophy, this is due to the dedication and support of the great members of the HSV Owners Club Qld. Thank you to all that braved the early cold morning and joined us for a Great day on the mountain. A huge thank you goes to Andrew Roberts for organizing the Event. COMING EVENTS Sunday 20th July - Breakfast & Happy Laps at Lakeside Raceway Contact Peter Woods on 0428 723612 or [email protected] Don’t miss this one!!!! Friday 25th July - General Meeting at Eagers Holden & HSV on 143 Newmarket Road, Windsor Barbecue from 6.30pm. Meeting starts approx 7.30pm.Great guest Speakers. Sunday 3rd August - V8 Supercars at Queensland Raceway One not to miss! BBQ Breakfast & Lunch provided. DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR PARK & VIEW PASS. Saturday 16th August - Sprints at Lakeside Raceway. Book Early with Peter Woods on 0428 723 612 - RED HOT FUN!! Saturday 16th August - Twilight Cruise & Dinner at Grandview Hotel Cleveland Please contact Mandy Sloan on 0407 771 374 to confirm your attendance. Saturday 30th August - Brad Lane Memorial Car Show at Rocklea Show Grounds Contact Craig Barass on 0411 344 517. This is for a great cause!! Sunday 7th September - GM Mania Car Show at Willowbank Raceway. Contact Andrew Roberts on 0400 556 662 to confirm your attendance. Friday 30th September - General Meeting at Zupps Holden & HSV at Aspley Barbecue from 6.30pm. Meeting starts approx 7.30pm. 6 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 7 MOTORSPORT UPDATE Townsville 500 4th-6th July 2014 Race 20 - Top 10 1. Jamie Wincup 6. Scott McLaughlin 2. Garth Tander - HRT 7. Jason Bright 3. Will Davison 8. James Courtney-HRT 4. Nick Percat - Walkinshaw Racing 9. David Reynolds 5. Shane Van Gisbergen - Tekno VIP Pet Foods 10. Michael Caruso Race 21 - Top 10 1. Garth Tander - HRT 6. Craig Lowndes 2. James Courtney - HRT 7. Jamie Whincup 3. Fabian Coultard 8. Mark Winterbottom 4. Shane Van Gisbergen - Tekno VIP Pet Foods 9. Nick Percat 5. Chaz Mostert 10. Russell Ingall Race 22 - Top 10 1. Jamie Whincup 6. Mark Winterbottom 2. Garth Tander - HRT 7. Chaz Mostert 3. Shane Van Gisbergen - Tekno VIP Pet Foods 8. Scott Pye 4. James Courtney - HRT 9. Scott McLaughlin 5. Nick Percat - Walkinshaw Racing 10. Will Davison Top 6 in the 2014 Championship 1. Mark Winterbottom Ford 1634 2. Jamie Whincup Holden 1538 (96) 3. Fabian Coultard Holden 1361 (273) 4. Shane Van Gisbergen Holden 1355 (279) 5. James Courtney Holden 1354 (280) 6. Craig Lowndes Holden 1352 (282) As you can see the 2014 Championship is too close to call, Shane VanGisbergen is only 6 points away from 3rd position and James Courtney 7 points with the enduro’s still to come and 300 points on offer for each enduro. This is a year of V8 Supercars Top 6 is still too close to call. To all of your Great Members of the HSV Owners Club Qld Thank You for the Fantastic Support you give to each and every Club Event and look forward to seeing you all real soon Les Gray President 8 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 9 Shannons 2 Days of Thunder Sunday 22nd June 2014 10 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 11 GO KARTS - KINGSTON PARK RACWAY Saturday 14th July 2014 On Saturday night 14 June 2014 we held our Go Kart Event at Kingston Park Raceway. We had a great turnout of 20 competitors participating. The track was wet to start and then soon dried out. On the night the best driver won! There were a few black flags but overall I think everyone had a great night. PRESTIGE VEHICLE SMASH SPECIALISTS 1st Place Colin Humphreys 222 Points 2nd Place Craig Barrass 218 Points 3rd Place Len Casella 208 Points Mrs Magoo Roslyn Humphreys A good time was had by all and thank you to everyone that supported this event and made it a great night. Colin Humphreys • Quality and distinctive workmanship is our trademark • Factory Baked Enamel Finishes • Accident damage rectifi cation • Complete Vehicle Detailing • Fine Vehicle Restoration 38 Violet Street EAGLE FARM QLD 4009 Ph (07) 3268 4900 Fax (07) 3268 4692 Email [email protected] Web www.thebumpshop.com.au 12 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine August 2014 13 HSV OWNERS CLUB OF QLD. INC. An invoice will be raised to Shannons in June for Advertising July 2014 to June 2015. Any other accounts for payment – IT Access MINUTES of General Meeting of the HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. held Friday night, 30 May 2014 at Zupps Mt Gravatt. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was moved by Peter Woods and seconded by Norm Powell & Nev The meeting opened at 9:07pm. GENERAL BUSINESS: PRESENT: 72 members as per the attendance book and 8 guests. Mandy spoke about new Club Jackets that are available. The Price is $75. APOLOGIES: Glen Geeves, Carwyn Butler, Ray Yarrow, Mark Beresford, Ian Les spoke about the V8 Supercars at Ipswich. This year V8 Supercars have bought Huddleson, Jason Humbert, Beau Golder, Len Casella, Craig Forster in a Park & View Fee which we have to purchase to park on back straight. 1 Day is $25 and 3 Days is $50. If you are wishing to attend you will have to purchase NEW MEMBERS: Ray with a Series 2 VT R8 Clubsport, Mark with a Series 1 R8 a General Admission Ticket, Paddock Pass (if wanted) and a Park & View Pass.