THE STANDARD The Official Publication of the Capital Triumph Register Volume XV, Number 6, June 2003 Friday Night Cruise British Car Week Rally at the Juke Box Diner - June 27th and Picnic - June 1st Paul Edelstein Art Fournier Well, now that the winter appears to be over (finally) In 2002 Michael and Mary Oritt celebrated British Car and we have an occasional day without rain, CTR will, once Week with a picnic at their farm in St. Leonard, Maryland. again, “invade” the Friday night cruise-in at the Juke Box This year they outdid themselves and hosted not only a Diner in Annandale. We have had an excellent club picnic, but also a rally, which began in Upper Marlboro and showing (ten plus cars!) in years past for this most informal ended at the farm. At 10:00 AM they day was overcast, of events. cool, and very windy (but at least it wasn’t raining). These conditions prompted many people to begin the rally with For those of you new to CTR or otherwise unfamiliar their tops up. A few hardy souls – hardy, not foolhardy, with the Cruise-in, the Juke Box Diner in Annandale (corner since I was one of them – just bundled up and left their tops of John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike, near K-mart) has an down, the better to look for answers to the rally’s clues. impromptu car show every Friday evening. The event is orchestrated on a continuing basis by the Mid Atlantic Camaro Club (MACC). It has been going on for some time now and has been growing in size. During the summer months, they have the parking lot coned off. Food at the diner is quite good, as well. Participants in the cruise-in are mainly, but not limited to, American muscle cars (and some very nice ones). Every week, there are new and different cars (including British cars on occasion). For photos of this event, check out the MACC web site at http://www. geocities.com/MotorCity/7966/macccrui.htm. CTR members attend in a semi-organized fashion. MACC is gracious enough to reserve some space in the middle of the parking lot for us (which they do not even do for themselves!). We set up a mini “Triumph” display, have dinner as a group, and just hang out for a while. The rally route crossed over the Patuxent River then worked south and into Calvert County on some really This year’s bash/crash will be Friday, June 27, 2003, fantastic back roads – narrow and twisty – that crossed but subject to agreement by the hosts (and cooperative weather, otherwise fairly much avoided busy main routes. The rally of course). If you are interested in joining us, please send was of the question and answer type with no timed legs or me an e-mail (by Thursday evening) at time limits. That was a good thing as many of the answers (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 3) PAGE 1 - Friday Night Cruise In; British Car Week Rally; PAGE 2 - So...Why BOG?; CTR Happenings; PAGE 3 - Lucas Tour III; PAGE 4 - Carlisle Import and Kit Show; Damascus Days; PAGE 5 - BOG Personalities; PAGE 6 - LBC Fun Rally; PAGE 7 - Centenary Run Report; PAGE 9 - BOG TGIO; PAGE 10 - Classifieds; Events; PAGE 11 - Club Info Copyright © 2003, Capital Triumph Register, all rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced or republished in any form without prior written permission. Direct requests to the editor of The Standard. The Standard Page 2 June 2003 So….Why BOG? CTR Happenings Paul Scuderi CTR President The Original British Car Day If you didn’t get a chance to attend this year’s Britain on the By now you should have received (and returned) Green, I must admit (and yes, I am a little biased), ya missed a applications for “The Original British Car Day” to be darn good show! Collingwood proved an excellent venue for a held on June 15th at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithers- British car show, with its large field overlooking the Potomac burg. However, their mailing apparently missed a River as well as smaller areas to accommodate different classes. few people. If you haven’t received an application, The grounds offered prominent areas for food, vendors, silent contact organizer John Tokar at [email protected] auctions and even a pavilion with power for entertainment. All in or (301)831-5300. all, it was a good day and a very good show. CTR August Overnight Trip to be Rescheduled You’ve probably noticed I’ve left out a key….THE key “ingredient” to BOG’s success….the hard working dedicated Due to a scheduling problem, the CTR overnight individuals who planned, coordinated, and executed Capital trip to Lake Gaston, NC, which had been planned for Triumph Register’s Britain on the Green. MANY members took a August 16th and 17th will have to be postponed. Look responsibility for this show as if it were their profession. To these for a new date in a future issue of The Standard. folks, we owe words of thanks. TRF Summer Party and VTR National If you aren’t in the BOG e-mail circle, you missed the messages circulating after this year’s show. There were a number If you’re planning on attending the combined of e-mails thanking and congratulating fellow BOG coworkers Roadster Factory Summer Party and VTR National for their dedication and hard work. There were e-mails about how Convention in Indiana, PA, August 7th through 10th, we could improve next year’s show (these were but a few). And contact Dennis Eckhout at [email protected] or then there was, unlike past years, a host of communication on the (703) 849-1842. Dennis will coordinate CTR partici- subject of WHY we host BOG. Why do all these hard working pation and try to reserve adjoining areas in the camp- people (in their “real” lives) dedicate so much time and effort to ground for those sleeping under the stars. hosting a show about their hobby, the LBC? The reasons circulated were quite interesting. The consensus of such a broad April 25th selected as the date for BOG 2004 minded group would make ALL CTR members (and members of other British car clubs) proud to be a part of the LBC restoration For its first five years, CTR’s Britain on the hobby. Words like camaraderie; dedication to the British marque; Green (BOG) show was held on the last Sunday in club pride, fellowship with other CTR members….as well as April. For 2003 we had to go with the first Sunday in fellowship with other club’s members, and just plain fun! It’s a May due to a schedule limitation at Collingwood. nice feeling when a good group of folks come together, as However, for 2004 Collingwood can accommodate volunteers, to work for a greater cause. To have one’s efforts so us on April 25th. Returning to an April date should well received is but icing on the cake. Hats off to ALL those who eliminate the numerous conflicts we experienced this made BOG what it is, at TRULY First Class, yet laid back, year with other British car events. British Car Show. After six years CTR’s Britain on the Green has earned a Welcome to CTR! wonderful reputation. One of a show that others look forward to…….almost count on…… to kick off the Spring driving Please welcome CTR’s newest members: season. We have many repeat guests. This in itself is a testament to the devotion of those who make BOG what it is. If you have Ä Herman Diebler, 1974 TR6, Herndon, VA an opportunity to be a part of next year’s Britain on the Green Ä Tom Costigan, 1975 Spitfire 1500, Oxford, MD Crew, may I suggest…….for the camaraderie, friendship, pride, LBC fellowship and just plain fun of it….you take that We all look forward to welcoming you in person opportunity. You’ll be glad you did. at an upcoming event. The Standard Page 3 June 2003 British Car Week (Continued from Page 1) be interesting diversions for those who were just along for the ride. CTR members set up a small campsite after the rally. were very obscure and difficult to find. About 30 cars, Tables and chairs unfolded from trunks and Joe Cannon fired including an Allard and other uncommon British marques, up his portable grill. He also fired up some paper and cloth ran the rally. It was fun to see them along the route, going towels by accident, but that’s another story. By mid this way and that, backtracking to find a missed answer. afternoon the sun broke through and the temperature warmed What is the number on the Phipp’s mailbox, how many up, but the winds remained strong and gusty – some of those bridges have I crossed?? Arggh!! By coincidence, the folding chairs just didn’t want to stay put. But most people answer to one question was located on a welcome sign on had their tops down for the trip home. CTR member Maureen Royle’s house. Was it coincidence then that Maureen and Jay Donn took a second place Thanks to Michael and Mary Oritt for hosting the event, plaque in the rally? It really was since the route had a few which supported the Calvert Hospice. We can’t wait to see dozen other questions to find answers to. Congratulations how they top this year’s event for the 2004 British Car Week! Maureen and Jay on a job well done! Lucas Tour III – An Evening Adventure Saturday, July 19th Paul Edelstein Mark your calendars now! CTR members will embark on the third annual Lucas Tour on Saturday afternoon, July 19.