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Gateway Relay Vol VI, No. 11 St Louis Sports Car Council September 2017 Council News & Notes Up & Coming 26 Aug 17 – JAGSL Do-Nuthing But Show-Up Picnic. At Pere Marquette State Okay, okay, for the first time in Park, with drive before the picnic meeting at noon. Watch for final details in the three or so issues, we won’t open August Growl and monitor www.jagstl.com, or call Allan Ellis at (314)229-9610 for with commentary on the summer more information. weather (having said that, we’ll note that as this issue goes to 26 Aug 17—Gateway Cars & Coffee, at Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park press, Hurricane Harvey just went Dr, O’Fallon, IL, 9 AM-12 noon, pastries and coffee provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. ashore near Rockport, Texas). For information call (618)589-9952 or call up www.gatewayclassicars.com. If the editorial staff was going to 27 Aug 17—SLTOA Aces & Eights Poker Run. Starts at the Chesterfield Mall mention the weather, the com- south parking lot opposite Sears, plan on a scenic, winding country drive with stops mentary might focus on the great to pick up your cards, $5 per entry. The drive ends with a picnic at Ferris Park in forecast for the weekend of 26-27 Ballwin, awards for best hand and worst hand plus a hard luck award. Open to all August. Go figure, once again clubs/cars; final details TBA, in the meantime please RSVP via there are plenty of activities for www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FDMR6D and monitor www.sltoa.org. the members of the seven affiliat- —St Louis Chapter BMWCCA . Meet at A&G ed StLSCC clubs (details at the 27 Aug 17 Summer Driving Tour right, as always) Auto Spa, 2352 Centerline Industrial Dr (north of Page Ave, west of Schuetz Rd), at 8:30 AM, cars will depart at 9:30. Also, as you’ll see inside, a mix of 27 Aug 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 6, Gateway Motorsports Park. more opportunities running into Info at www.stlsolo.org. October, including a rather unique one: The Fin Man has put togeth- 1 Sept 17—Memories Car Club Monthly Cruise – aka “The Zoo” – at Faith er another bus tour and it looks Church, 13001 Gravois Rd, Sunset Hills, 4-9:30 PM. Held the first Friday of each like a winner. Details including month through October for cars 1979 and older; door prizes, please bring a canned sign-up information is available good item for the church’s food pantry. on page 6. 1 Sept 17—Friday Nights at the Sonic, 1002 S Kirkwood (Kirkwood & Big Bend), Finally, we note that one club in every Friday from 14 April through 29 September. Sponsored by The ‘Stang Gang, particular set its sights high (very 5-9 PM, manager’s choice award every show. All makes/years/models welcome! high) on the 21st. The photos are 2 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-O’Fallon, SunRise UMC, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, in the lower half of page 8. O’Fallon, MO, 8-10 AM. Fall and winter are still a ways off 3 Sept 17—SLICK Car Show, hosted by the St Louis Independent Car Klub and the (spoiler alert: this year’s Farmer’s Harvester Lions Club, at 4835 Central School Rd, St Charles. Registration 8 AM- Almanac predicts a rough winter, noon, $20 per car, multiple classes, raffle, 50/50, music. All proceeds go to Back- particularly between January and stoppers, in support of police and firemen and their families. Awards at 3 PM, for March). Get those cars out and information call Rick (636)485-9113 (rain date 10 September). drive ‘em while you can. (Continued on page 2) Note: Some club events restrict participation to club members only, primarily for na- tional/chapter insurance reasons. If interested in joining in on a drive or other event, we recommend you contact the club’s event coordinator in advance for details. In Print Plenty of BMW content in the July/August Vintage Motorsport and September Clas- sic Motorsports. VM offers a feature article on the “little engine that could,” the BMW Neue Klasse 1.5L four-cylinder which provided the basis for the M12 engine which powered Nelson Piquet’s Brabham BT-52/52B to the 1983 Formula 1 championship. Also, a short article on a particular- ly short lived sports car dealership in Dallas which sold Austin Healeys, Jaguars and MGs, among other vehicles. The owners? Car- roll Shelby and Dick Hall, brother of Chaparral’s Jim Hall. Continued on pg. xx (Continued on page 7) 1 Up & Coming (Continued from page 1) 9 Sept 17—Gateway VCOA Annual Mid-State Meet Up, with the Heart of America (KC) Chapter; guided tour of the old Mis- souri State Penitentiary ($15 per person), Jefferson City, followed by lunch at Canterbury Hill Winery. More details to fol- low, monitor https://sites.google.com/site/gatewayvcoa/. 9 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-Chesterfield, The Place, 600 Spirit Valley East Dr, 9 AM-Noon. 9 Sept 17—Troy Fire Department Car Show on the Lake, hosted by the Piston Pushers Car Club and sponsored by the Troy/Maryville/St Jacob/ Marine Chamber of Commerce. Runs 10 AM-3 PM, entry $10, awards at 2:30 PM, dash plaques, live music, food and drinks, benefits first responders. Event at Troy Township Park, 410 Wickliffe, info [email protected]. 10 Sept 17—BSCC Autocross No. 6. Family Arena, show around 9:30 AM, six runs for $35. Contact Racer Steve at [email protected] for info or to get on the emailing list. 10 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-Gateway, Gateway Motorsports Park, 12-3 PM. 10 Sept 17—21st Annual Walter F. Phillips Memorial Old Cars Against Cancer Wheels in Motion Day, Westport Plaza, 9 AM-4 PM rain or shine, sponsored by First Capitol Classics. Registration $20, first 150 receive dash plaque, all pro- ceeds go to the National Children’s Cancer Society. Food and live entertainment including Memories of Elvis. For info call Al Mercer (636)928-8672 or Elliott Cytron (314)878-0534. 16 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-Westport, at Westport Plaza, 8-11 AM. Info at http://carsandcoffeestl.org. 16 Sept 17—Rods on the River, at the Polestar Marina, 6171 Hwy V, north St Charles County. Registration 8 AM-noon, $20 per car, awards at 3 PM. No classes, top 90 cars receive trophies, all cars get a dash plaque, proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of St Louis. 17 Sept 17—39th Annual Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri Swap Meet & Car Show, at Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Maryland Heights. Call up the details and registration information online at www.hccmo.com. 17 Sept 17—Shriners Benefit Car Show, 9 AM-4 PM, Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Rd, sponsored by the Gate- way Buick Club of America. $15 to show, $20 for judged vehicles, first 200 cars receive goodie bag. All makes and models welcome, event proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. 22 Sept 17—All British Car & Cycle Show BBQ, sponsored by All British Car Repair, 5 PM until dark, Creve Coeur Lake Park at the show location. Grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs w/all the trimmings and soft drinks. Join us for an evening of food, fun, friends and cars; please bring sides/drinks and chairs. 23 Sept 17—36th Annual St Louis All British Car & Cycle Show, hosted by the MG Club of St Louis at Creve Coeur Lake Park, food concession by the St Louis Triumph Owners Association. This year’s featured vehicles are the Austin- Healey Sprite and MG Midget. Show field opens at 9 AM with registration through 12 noon, awards at 3 PM. More info and online registration available at https://allbritishcarshow.com, also check Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ StLouisAllBritishCarShow/. 23 Sept 17—Our Pet Project: Pet-Named Cars (Jaguars, Beetles, Vipers, Mustangs and More). Space limited $30 entry fee, Top Dog Awards given. At the Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Rd, for application email [email protected]. 24 Sept 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 7, Family Arena, St Charles. Info at www.stlsolo.org. 24 Sept 17—31st Annual Antique Car Show, hosted by First Capital Classics Auto Club in association with Oktoberfest, on Main Street in St Charles. For stock vehicles 25 years or older, 9 AM to 4:30 PM, rain or shine. $20 entry fee, cars in place by 12 noon, dash plaques for the first 150 cars, three trophies in each class plus Best of Show for pre-WWII and post-WWII. Classes include Foreign Car 1900-1992 and Foreign Sports Car 1900-1992. For info call Al Mercer (636)928-8672 or Elliott Cytron (314)878-0534. 30 Sept 17—Gateway Cars & Coffee, at Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL, 9 AM-12 noon, pastries and coffee provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. For information call (618)589-9952 or call up www.gatewayclassicars.com. 1 Oct 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 8, Family Arena, St Charles. Info at www.stlsolo.org. 6 Oct 17—Last Memories Car Club Monthly Cruise – aka “The Zoo” – of the season, at Faith Church, 13001 Gravois Rd, Sunset Hills, 4-9:30 PM. Held the first Friday of each month through October for cars 1979 and older; door prizes, please bring a canned good item for the church’s food pantry. 7 Oct 17—Annual Jaguar Association of Greater St Louis Concours d’Elegance, at Bishop’s Post, 16125 Chester- field Parkway West.