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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.

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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.

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

EMAIL ADDRESSES President: [email protected] Vice President/Editor: [email protected] Secretary : [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] 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 email these to [email protected].

CLUB MAGAZINE Deadline for articles is the first Wednesday of each month. Member’s advertising is free. Please contact the Magazine Editor via email ([email protected]) for non-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, Rod Thiesfield and Les Gray.

MAGAZINE COVER The front cover of the magazine is supplied by Andrew Roberts at the Tekno Open Day and the rear cover of the magazine is by Chris Huddleston on the Flaxton Cruise, thanks guys!

4 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 HSV Owners Club of Qld Merchandise

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HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 5 FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Hi Everyone,

The 2017 year has been quite exciting with the quality and number of events conducted by the club so far. Sunday 13th August had to be one of the busiest days this year with 2 great events happening on the same day.

Firstly the happy laps and breakfast morning was again a sensational event with a large number of members joining a very memorable and well organized morning and a fantastic opportunity to stretch the legs of those amazing HDT’s and HSV’s at an iconic race track. Then to be given the choice of staying and watching some great classic racing or cruise to the Tekno open day which was a huge event at their magnificent new facility with a huge display of club cars and the Tekno fleet of race and road going monsters.

This would have to be the largest crowd support of an event at a race workshop experienced in South East Queensland to date. Congratulations to Tekno on the new facility and the organizing of a magnificent and well received open day.

Sunday 20th August Extreme Karting event was organized at Pimpama by Alastair Mitchell with approx. 20 members and friends taking part. This is always a great event where old scores are settled and a number of the front runners are a prime target to get taken out. This was a great day and a whole lot of fun for those that attended and competed.

Just a reminder that the Toowoomba All Holden Day is again being held on Sunday 1st October at the Valleys Rugby League Club Toowoomba. We need as many cars as possible to help with a club display to equal all other displays due to the last year of Australian built Holdens and HSV’s. We need your help, the car doesn’t have to be perfect, just needs to be clean and the tyres shining. Let’s do this and support the Toowoomba FX-FJ Club with a huge display. Call Craig Barrass 0411 344 517 and tell him you are joining the display.

6 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Saturday 14th October the very popular drags at Willowbank Raceway and the last of these events for 2017. Come and join us for a great afternoon.

Friday – Sunday 10-12th November Coffs Harbour weekend away with the NSW Club. Phone Opel Cove resort and book and don’t forget to tell them you are with the HSV Owners Club Qld to get the special rate.

Saturday 11th November Sprints at Lakeside Raceway, last sprint event for 2017. Do not miss this one. Call Peter Woods to book your spot.

Saturday 18th November the HSV Owners Club Queensland 35th Anniversary afternoon and dinner at the Railway Museum and Workshop Ipswich. Book now as there are limited places available as this is booking out fast. You must not miss this huge celebration and very special guests on the night.

Motorsport update Does anybody have an active crystal ball that can predict the outcome of this year’s Super Car Championship? This is a crazy year and super hard to pick from a number of contenders and the results so far are too close to call. Now we enter the Enduro part of the season where an absolute outsider can get in the mix. Points so far in the Championship for the Top 10

1. Scott McLaughlan 2058 2. Jamie Whincup 2046 3. Fabian Coulthard 1951 4. Shane VanGisbergen 1800 5. Chaz Mostert 1794 6. Mark Winterbottom 1503 7. Craig Lowndes 1446 8. David Reynolds 1395 9. Garth Tander 1368 10 . Cam Waters 1264

There are only 794 points separating 1-10 in the championship and now the Enduro’s begin. The game can change very quickly from here. GOOD LUCK with your prediction on who is going to win 2017 championship!!!!!

We need your support for these great events that are coming our way. Look forward to seeing you all real soon.

Les Gray - President

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 7 Sunday 10th September 2017 Cruise to Flaxton Gardens

8 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 9 Happy Laps at Lakeside Sunday 13th August 2017

We had 49 people attend the Happy laps and Breakfast at Lakeside Raceway as part of the Lakeside Classic. Everyone was well behaved as per normal and the group enjoyed the full 30 minutes track time following our normal bacon and eggs breakfast.

We had an earlier start than normal and approximately half those attending stayed on to soak up the atmosphere of the Lakeside classic with historic race cars on track and in the pits. The other half convoyed to Techno for the Tekno open day.

As the organiser, I thank all those that supported our 3 events this year and we will be attempting to get 4 events next year with two at Lakeside and two at QR.

10 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Sunday the 20th of August HSV Xtreme Karting Challenge

Sunday the 20th of August saw 11 karters taking to the track for the annual HSV karting challenge. We were all pumped up to hit the track to see who was going to set the fastest time for qualifying and with a fairly trouble-free run for most saw Chris Sharples set the pace early and put his kart on pole and Adrian Knight 2nd Followed by Alastair Mitchell 3rd.

The race was a 10-lap sprint where Chris and Adrian pulled away from the pack and Bundy came up from 4th to third and that’s how they finished with some good battles further down the field going on.

Trophies for the top 3 were given out on the day.

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the event.

Alastair Mitchell. AUCTION TIME!

The HSVOC has up for grabs to the highest bidder this Mobil 1 HSV Racing Supercars bonnet, from Symmons Plains 2017 and signed by both James Courtney and Scott Pye at the Ipswich Supersprint this year....

12 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Auction Rules...

Bid must be emailed to [email protected] As well as your bid, please include your name and contact phone number. The winner will simply be the highest bid received.

Bidding IS NOT restricted to HSVOC members only. The highest bidder will be determined from emails received and announced at the next HSVOC General Meeting Friday September 29th at Zupps Aspley Holden & HSV and the winner contacted on the night.

In the unlikely event that the highest bid is shared amongst multiple bidders - the winning bid will be the first of those placed.

Bidding closes 6pm Friday September 29th 2017. GOOD LUCK!!

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 13 ALL HOLDEN DAY TOOWOOMBA SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2017 Every year the Toowoomba All Holden day gets bigger and bigger as each year numbers continue to grow, and the best thing about this year Monday is a public holiday!!

WE NEED AS MANY CARS AS POSSIBLE, SHOW YOUR SUPORT AND GET BEHIND THIS EVENT.

HSV have put together two options for this year’s show for those attending.

OPTION 1: Accommodation has been organised for the Saturday night (30th Sept) as well as there is a dinner for those who wish to attend. The accommodation is a 4 star, with under Cover parking right outside your room. The Cost is $125.00 per night twin share.

Last year we had to have our dinner off site, but Chrystal’s restaurant has now re-opened and the menu is better than ever.

The great part about staying at Toowoomba is it’s not only a good social event, you can check in at 1pm Saturday, give your car another quick clean and only have about 5kms to travel to the show grounds on Sunday morning.

VENUE: Glenfield Comfort Inn 876 Ruthven St Toowoomba (07 4635 4466 (Booking ID is HSV Owners)

14 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 If you are interested in staying as well as dinner, please contact Craig Barrass on 0411 344 517 ASAP as he has only reserved 8 rooms. Once booked, please let Craig know.

OPTION 2: You can make your own way as a part of the convoy. The convoy to Toowoomba will meet at Redbank Plains Shopping Centre at 5.30am for a 5.45am departure. Convoy will meet up with fellow club members at Toowoomba that stayed the night so we can set up the display.

Entry forms are available to enter online via www.toowoombafxfjholdens.org.au

THOSE PEOPLE ATTENDING ALL HOLDEN SHOW DAY TOOWOOMBA PLEASE LET CRAIG BARRASS KNOW SO THAT HE CAN ORGANISE THE DISPLAY SET UP.

Please contact Craig Barrass on 0411 344 517 or email: [email protected] Members Profile Toni Kennedy

I became a member in 2012 after buying my first ever HSV. Or should I say my first ever V8. I found out about the QLD HSVOC twice so I am obviously a bit slow on the uptake.

This is also borne out by the fact that unlike a lot of the other members you have heard from I was late in life coming to own a V8/ HSV. I now have two so making up for lost time.

The dealership where I bought my VE3 mentioned the club hosted meetings and explained what the club was about. I then ran into Sonya at the HSV ride day that year and she reminded me again. So I went to the meeting closest to my house, Zupps Aspley and signed up. I also took the step to change jobs at this time as I needed to pull back on the travel and enjoy my weekends again and to allow me to try out some of the many and varied events provided by the club.

As you will have already worked out my first vehicle is a VE3 Clubsport R8. The picture is one of my favourites, kindly provided by our own Andrew Roberts, taken at Willowbank Dragway. Who knew you could have so much fun going in a straight line. This car was also my daily drive for 4.5 years and I can recommend this. No matter how terrible your day has been, driving and hearing that engine going home will cheer you up every time. This car is now in semi-retirement, brought out for club days and visiting friends and family on the weekend.

16 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 The new work car is the GEN-F2 Clubsport R8 bought last year. Once again being slow on the uptake I thought I would go and have a small 4 cylinder run around for work after retiring the VE3. After not enjoying the business of buying this type of car in any way, I worked out why. It was not a HSV. Thankfully at the time Motorama Moorooka had the car I was looking for and order has been restored ever since.

As you can see from the photo it was given the privilege to be a wedding car last year for the lovely Barry and Donna, along with Rod Manning’s beautiful black VE GTS.

Thank you to the committee members and all the lovely members I have met along the way. Thanks go especially to the club and Peter Woods for allowing me to find my inner drag racer. Also yes, both my cars are red, not because they go faster but because it is my favourite colour. The Holden Red is a cracking colour. They also make for an awesome looking garage. See you at the next event.

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Next outing date - Saturday 14th October

Time – 2.00pm for a 2.30pm to 4.00pm session and you can stay on for the 4.00pm open practice at no extra cost.

Cost is $60.00 per entrant which includes entry for the driver only. This is payable by cash/cheque/credit card to the club on the day. Special pricing is available for same car significant other grudge matches. Please ask.

We will meet you at the front gate and issue you with your entry form and two entry tickets per car upon receipt of payment.

Additional spectator cost is $20 per Adult, $18.00 per student with ID and kids 13 and under are free. This is payable on entry at the gate on the day. Spectators can park inside as there is always plenty of room at the back of the tower on test and tune days.

Willowbank Raceway trackside café will be open.

Your car does not need to be registered nor does it need to be a HSV or HDT. We have no maximum competitor numbers and we have had up to 35 in the past with everyone getting more than enough track time. We could easily cater for up to 50 so invite your friends along to compete and settle those long-standing arguments once and for all. We don’t mind a bit of any brand verse HSV/HDT action. If your car runs faster than 10.99 seconds please see Willowbank raceway website for special additional requirements.

Clothing requirements Minimum Long sleeve shirt, full length pants and closed footwear. Australian Standard Helmet required

20 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 If you are competing you will be issued with 2 entry forms at the gate. You will then make your way to the staging lanes where you will complete the Willowbank Raceway form and hand to scrutineer. The second club form will be handed in when you are ready to nominate your target time up to a maximum of 3 test passes. They will check your helmet and issue you with a number and the number will be written on your windows with white boot polish. This washes off afterwards with no damage. At nominated times above the lanes will be open and you will be free to run for 1.5 hours. Time slips are printed for each run and are available at the base of the tower for pick up. The club is supplied all timing information the following week to allow calculation of fastest time. Your entry covers you to stay on and run after 4.00pm in the main test and tune event.

For 2017 we are going to run the dial your own time format for scoring. After a maximum of 3 test passes you will hand in your information sheet which will identify you and your race number and you will nominate your time. Points will be allocated for the closest 2 passes for the remainder of the meet to the nominated time and you will need to compete in both events to qualify for the end of year trophy. The trophies on offer will be first to third male and first to third female.

If you want to be in the point score you will need to make sure you hand a nominated time form in on the day.

For 2017 I intend to post scores up after each event so everyone knows how they are going and to attract a little more interest.

It is always a low stress great fun event. So please come out and have some fun and bring your mates with you. No need to advise your attendance in advance. Just make sure you are at the main gate by the nominated time on the day.

Peter Woods Motorsport Liaison and Treasurer Contact: 0428 723 612 or Email: [email protected]

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 21 SEE ZUPPS HSV FOR

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The arrival of the VE Commodore has triggered its inevitable aftermath - a range of high-performance Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) derivatives to tempt muscle-car fans. The VE is an all-new car, so it follows that from the skin inward the HSV E Series is also dramatically different to its predecessor.

One thing that will be familiar is the names. Clubsport R8 is the entry model, while the Senator Signature and GTS sit roughly parallel as the sports-luxury and sports offerings.

The GTS is priced from $74,990 as a six-speed manual. It is tested here as the $76,990 six-speed auto - one of the many upgrades it inherits from the VE Commodore V8.

To justify a $12,000 price increase over Clubsport and $25,000 over the Commodore SS V - the flagship of the mainstream VE range - the GTS needs to bring something special to the party.

In the past that has been a unique engine spec with a higher kilowatt count. Not this time. Like all E’s, the GTS produces 307kW and 550Nm from its 6.0-litre LS2 engine.

Compared to the VE SS V's similar engine that's plus 37kW and 20Nm. Compared to the old-generation Z Series HSV models - which debuted the 6.0-litre V8 in Australia - E Series advances 10kW and 20Nm.

The GTS is separated by its suspension. A US-developed system called Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) magnetises fluid in the shock absorbers, allowing lightning-fast changes of viscosity and therefore ride and handling behaviour. The GTS can be swapped between "Performance" and "Track" settings at the press of a dash-mounted button.

Does MRC work? GTS has so many chassis improvements compared to the old HSV Z Series that it's a bit hard to tell. The body is massively stiffer, the suspension hardware all-new and the steering redesigned. MRC adds another layer of performance, as do low-profile 20-inch rubber (different sizes front to rear) and larger AP discs and four-piston calipers.

26 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 The ride remains mostly liveable, although the front or rear crashes wincingly through big holes. Rack rattle, a minor issue in VE, is more prominent here. Switch to Track mode and the whole thing gets that much more intense. It's not as nasty as you might expect, but Performance mode is focused enough for most uses. There's no doubt the GTS is miles better than the Z Series or any other HSV predecessor. There's a new sophistication.

Changing manually is discouraged by a plastic shift feel and conservative down change rev limits. Arbitrary control is frustrating when such a barrel-chested beauty of an engine is sitting at the other end of a finely tuned electronic throttle, its excesses smoothed by lovingly tuned (and switchable) stability control. Should we bother mentioning fuel consumption? Commute quietly and the figures stay between 12 and 14L/100km. Go loud and suffer wallet assault as average fuel use leaps beyond the 20L/100km mark. Gets your attention that. But it's all part of the HSV experience.

GTS styling remains aggressive and a bit Star Wars. Like all HSVs it's differentiated further from Commodore by the vent in the front quarter panel and unique tail-lights. Inside there are white instrument dials, three ancillary gauges at the top of the centre stack and sports seats with embossed GTS logos. But the space, storage, flat-bottomed steering wheel, six airbags, six-CD audio system, dual climate-control and even the trip computer system all evoke standard Commodore.

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 27 Coff’s Harbour Weekend Away 10th/11th & 12th November 2017

In conjunction with the HSV Owners Club of NSW we will be continuing the tradition of an annual weekend away in Coffs Harbour.

If you’ve never been away with the club, this is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your fellow members better. There’s plenty of time to sit down with members that you don’t know all that well and find out more about them & also letting them know more about yourself. Check out the facilities at Opal Cove on the web at www.opalcove.com.au

All the members who have been on the previous Coffs Harbour weekend with the club can confirm this event is one that shouldn’t be missed. All accommodation MUST be booked personally and a deposit will be requested by Opal Cove Resort at the time of booking. Please contact Opal Cove Resort on 1800 008 198.

Please ensure you mention you are a part of the HSV Owners Club of Qld to ensure you receive a preferential rate.

The propose format will be as follows: • Arriving Friday afternoon at Opal Cove Resort Pacific Highway Coffs Harbour (keep an eye out for the signs as you approach Coffs Harbour) with a check in time any time after 2:00pm. • Friday afternoon/evening drinks and casual dinner • Saturday – a convoy departing to a nearby township for lunch • Saturday night – drinks and dinner • Sunday – breakfast, goodbyes and departures for home.

For any questions and to confirm your attendance please contact Les Gray on 0427 719 495.

28 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017

Sprints at Lakeside Next Outing Saturday 11th November 2017

Saturday 02/09/17

This was our first round without a special group booking and we managed to get 4 sprinters turn up for the event with a number of regulars with mechanical issues missing the outing. We even managed a few spectators and thanks to the stalwarts for their support.

It was a trouble-free round and Alastair Mitchell ended up winning both our regularity as well as the fastest sprinter from all entries (1.00.0194) and Rob Droder picked up second for the club and 3rd fastest of all entries (1.00.3707) on the day. The lads toasted some very fast Porsches. Both showing that you can also participate in regularity and go as fast or as slow as you want and score points in either category. Rob Matsen came out for his second outing of the year and equipped himself well and spent the day tussling with an M3 as well as a few Porsches. We also had a new member Alex McIntosh bring his VF GTS out for a run and he had a great day and managed to score well too. It was nice to note that the new format did not scare off someone wanting to run their road car.

Results for club regularity points for the day were:

1st Alastair Mitchell with a nominated time of 60.50 seconds with points of 0 and 10 laps on zero points difference 2nd Rob Droder with a nominated time of 61 seconds with points of 0 and 4 laps on zero points difference 3rd Alex Mcintosh with nominated times of 67 and 66 seconds with 1 point 4th Bob Matsen with nominated times of 65.40 and 66.20 seconds with 4 points

Results for YTD competition stand at

Name Points Position Comments Alastair Mitchell 0 01st 21 laps at zero difference Rob Droder 0 02nd 11 laps at zero difference Peter Woods 0 03rd 5 laps at zero difference Andrew Payne 2 04th Wesley Dunlop 9 05th Bob Matsen 11 06th

30 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Next and final Round for the year

Saturday 11/11/17 - Lakeside 12pm to 4.00pm as part of Lakeside open sprints program – Entry and fees direct to QR

For QR scoring please check their website. The major club trophy will be done using the regularity format again with trophies at the end of the year for first to third. We will also be issuing a trophy for fastest over the 4 events as well (scoring will be done on 3 out of 4).

There will be at least 3*4 lap sessions plus passenger ride session at discretion of track management - time permitting.

All entries will need to be made on line with payment to QR direct at current cost of $175 and you should enter early as the events fill up quickly. Other costs apart from running costs are QR AASA track licence of $65 per year or $30 per day. A timing device can be bought for $120.00 which will last for approx. 7 years or can be hired for $30 a day with an $80 deposit required with $50 refund upon return. Helmet hire is available for $5.00 a day. QR operates EFTPOS facilities at both tracks for Licence, Transmitter, and helmet hire.

Participants should make themselves aware of safety equipment requirements by visiting QR website but in short it is helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and shoes. If running a full competition harness the club strongly recommends the use of a Hans type neck restraint.

Entries will need to be done via QR Website and you need to first register as a user then go to event date and QR will allocate you in a group on the day based on your time. Please email me when you have done this so I know who is coming. Entries will be on a first in first served basis and you should enter ASAP as events tend to be booked out and late entry may not see you make the cut. After June 2017 you will have to pay QR direct on line.

Entrants should arrive at track at approx 11.45 for sign in with the drivers briefing normally taking place approximately 12.15pm with first groups on track around 1.00pm.

Expected finish time is 4.00pm. Prospective entrants should check the motorsport tab on our website to view handy tips for vehicle preparation for the sprints.

If you want to race this is not the event for you. If you want to stretch your cars legs and improve your driving skills we would love to have you along. You should also be aware that your car is unlikely to be covered by comprehensive insurance for any damage whilst on track.

Peter Woods Motorsport Liaison and Treasurer Contact: 0428 723 612 or Email: [email protected]

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 31 IPSWICH CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADE Friday 17th November 2017

Friday November 17th, the club has been invited to participate in the Ipswich Christmas Twilight Parade through the CBD streets of Ipswich.

The magic of Christmas comes to town when the Ipswich Christmas Twilight Parade travels along the city streets. The event signifies the start of the Christmas Season and brings the Ipswich community together for an evening of fun and celebration.

This illuminated procession of colourful lights, glowing lanterns, Christmas Characters and imaginative floats will escort Santa into Ipswich City where he will join Mayor Paul Pisasale at d’Arcy Doyle Place to turn on the magical Christmas lights.

We have limited spots for vehicles (up to around 30) available and at the same time are trying to spread the range of HSV models in the parade as much as possible, and the main requirement is that the vehicles must present with the “light theme”.

32 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Some Christmas lights inside and on the car will be required in order to participate, but this can be done very inexpensively and without sacrificing your pride and joy and makes for a fantastic spectacle in a parade format.

The parade commences at 6:45pm – and concludes by 7:30pm. Final CRUISE and Marshalling times to be confirmed as we near the event and the organisers confirm those times.

We are also planning to grab a bite to eat afterwards for those that wish to join us after the conclusion of the parade. For anyone wishing to confirm their attendance to this Friday evening, please contact Andrew Roberts on 0400 556 662

HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 33 34 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 35 The moment you have all been waiting for..... September’s trivia answers. Let’s see how many you got right!!

1. 4 2. 2003 3. 2mins 6.8594 seconds 4. 7 5. Rick Kelly 6. K-mart Racing Team 7. Larry Perkins, Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes 8. Allan Moffat 9. Peter Brock 6 poles 10. Jim Richards 35

This month’s questions are...... 1. What was the Recommend retail price of a VR/VS GTS when released? 2. What tyre brand was used on the VR/VS GTS when released? 3. What KW power was listed on the VR/VS GTS when released? 4. In the 2012 HSV Nationals who won the HDT VC Street category? 5. In the 2012 HSV nationals who won the HDT VN Street category? 6. Which father and daughter combo won 1st and 2nd prize for HSV VS Street category in the 2012 HSV Nationals? 7. Who won best wagon in the 2012 HSV Nationals? 8. HSV opened its doors in what month in 1988? 9. In what year was the HSV owners club of Qld established? 10. The object of the club is to promote friendship and ....?

Stay tuned for October’s answers in our next magazine

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F462 GForce A5 HSV Magazine v1.indd 1 14/02/2017 12:00 pm Club Calendar Upcoming Events

Saturday 29th September General Meeting at Zupps Holden & HSV Aspley ALL NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME

Saturday 30th September - Sunday 1st October All Holden Day Toowoomba Car Show More information is on page 14 - 15 of this magazine

Saturday 14th October 2017 Drags at Willowbank More information is on page 20 - 21 of this magazine

Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2017 Coffs Harbour Weekend Away More information is on page 28 - 29 of this magazine

Saturday 11th November 2017 Sprint at Lakeside More information is on page 30 - 31 of this magazine

Friday 17th November 2017 Ipswich Twilight Christmas Parade More information is on page 32 - 33 of this magazine

Saturday 18th November 2017 HSV 35th Anniversary Dinner @ Railway Museum Ipswich More information is on page 34 - 35 of this magazine

42 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine October 2017 Hi fellow members,

As we round the last corner of the year, Christmas is fast approaching (not that Christmas decorations in stores is a giveaway).

Sad month, with the closing of Holden on the 20th, our motoring scene will be changed forever. Hope everyone enjoyed Peter's sprint event, Alastair's go-kart event and Ian's cruise to Flaxton Gardens.

I hope you can all attend the next general meeting at Zupps Aspley on the 29th of September, please try and attend, numbers have been down on this meeting previously.

We had quite a few new members join this month. Would you please welcome: - Ted Maddock and his 2016 GTS - Alex McIntosh and his 2015 GTS - Paul Gunner and his 2009 Clubsport - Alan Stokes and his 2014 Clubsport - Craig English and his 2017 GTSR

Would you all please make these new members feel welcome when they attend events. Please contact Craig about our anniversary dinner if you haven't done so and he's also the contact for the All Holden Day in Toowoomba, get those vehicles out and show the public what you enjoy.

That's all folks

Brad Yarrow - Membership Secretary

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