The RAGTOP Monthly Newsletter of the HILL COUNTRY TRIUMPH CLUB Volume 17, Issue 10, October 2004 www.hillcountrytriumphclub.org put together by RallyeMaster Alan Ferretti of Triumph Family the Capitol City MG Club. Marilyn and I had to by Bob Skewis, President laugh at one point in the rallye where Alan had us looping around and coming back to an intersection – there were four cars arriving from different directions, two turning left and two turning right and all of us checking our instructions to make sure we had not made a wrong turn somewhere! An all you can eat catfish dinner was waiting for us back at the hotel finish point and we continued the “tailgate party” by giving away door prizes for correct answers to some British slang questions. Anyone know what “tickety-boo” means to the average Brit? We did not find out until the awards ceremony the next day ABCD 2004 that HCTC member Carol Pennington and her navigator Maureen “Mars” Bucek had nother year has come and gone on the mastered the rallye and taken first place. Abiggest British Car Show in Central Sliding safely into second was HCTC member Texas. Although it is more fun to go to Andy Bruner and his navigator, daughter Katie. someone else’s show and concentrate on having a good time, it is a real pleasure to be a part However, these were not the only winners from of the team that produces this show every the HCTC. Our club was well represented by year. I know that I saw a lot of familiar faces trophies taken in TR2-TR3B Mike and Nel and I hope everyone that wanted to was able McPhail 2nd and Ron Harrison 3rd, TR4-TR250 to attend. Some of the drivers that showed Marilyn and Bob Skewis 1st and future up early were interviewed by News8 television. member Chip McElroy 3rd, Spitfire George I talked to the reporter afterward and she Montgomery 2nd, and GT Richard Ceraldi 2nd. said it made for great TV – lots of visuals of Our diverse group of members took trophies in pretty cars and enthusiastic owners willing to Austin Healey, XJ Jaguar, Land Rover, New talk about them! Imagine that. Mini and Diamond in the Rough Classes (please see the complete listing on the following Saturday afternoon was filled with pages). Finally, the awards were topped off registration duties, followed by a fun rallye with HCTC members Sam and Val Emrick continued on page 6 The RAGTOP 1 October 2004 The Hill Country Triumph Club, the 50th Chapter of the Vintage Triumph Register (VTR), was founded in 1990 to bring together the owners of Triumph automobiles in the Central Texas area surrounding Austin. In 1991, the membership de- cided to include other British car fans as associates due to lack of other clubs in our area that represent some of the other marques. As owners and lovers of our unique types of cars, we have a special kinship, which draws us together. Membership is open to anyone who is a British car enthusiast, with or without a car. Annual dues are just $15.00 per family group or address per Officers year. See the membership form on the back page. We have President dinner meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and at least one other event each month. We encourage you to join and Bob Skewis support us, even if you don’t drive your car regularly. We also 892.4068 offer technical assistance if needed. One goal of the club is to [email protected] help its members keep their cars on the road. Please call one of the club officers listed in the newsletter for more information Vice-President about club benefits and spread the word about our club to others. John Carl 416.1795 [email protected] Treasurer The RAGTOP is published monthly by the Hill Country Tri- umph Club. Material within may be freely reproduced provid- Earl McGlothlin ing Ragtop and the authors are credited. Any and all newsletter 292.3387 contributions are welcome. Deadline for submissions is four [email protected] days prior to the end of each month. Submissions may be sent to: Secretary, Membership Carol Pennington 105 Etta Place Nel McPhail Austin, TX 78753 656-1456 [email protected] or E-mailed to [email protected]. Photos or image files like .gif or .jpg are always welcome. Any disk sent will be forwarded Ragtop Editor to our cryptology department and interpreted to the best of our ability using the latest state-of-the-art Lucas computer system. Carol Pennington Older technologies such as bar napkin, toilet paper, or shop 834.0579 towels are also accepted. Whatever the medium, we want to [email protected] hear from you! Dan Julien, Webmaster Classified ads are free to current members and will run for three months unless otherwise instructed. Other ad rates are as 451.3102 follows: [email protected] Non member classified .................................... $5.00 for 3 months Fix-it Day Business cards ................................................... $50.00 per year Mike McPhail Half page ............................................................ $100.00 per year Full Page............................................................. $200.00 per year 695-8637 [email protected] Advertise your business here for great results while support- ing your club and hobby at the same time. What a deal! The RAGTOP 2 October 2004 Let's do a BBQ run to the Salt Lick on Saturday 10-23. Depart Jim's parking lot in by Nel McPhail Oak Hill at 11AM for a scenic drive. Get there about noon. he September meeting was scheduled to be held at Schlotzsky’s Deli on Parmer and T Mike McPhail IH35. Well, a group of us arrived early, and quickly found out that they still don’t sell adult 512-695-8637 beverages. As you might guess, we made the decision to move the meeting and ended up at Logan’s Roadhouse. A good time was had by all! Attendees were Ron Harrison, Bob and Barbara Kramer in their TR6, Roger Bolick, Mike and Nel McPhail in their Jag, David Schlosser, Don Couch is his Freelander, Warren Cole and Yolanda, Andy Bruner and daughter Melanie in their Spitfire, and Dan Julien, among others I’ve probably forgotten. Bob Kramer once again chaired the meeting in Bob Skewis’ absence. He began with a toast to Matt Baker, a member who died tragically last year, and noted that the club is donating several thousand dollars to his alma mater. We won’t forget you Matt. November 7 is the All British Car Day in Boerne, which will be held at the town square. Registration will begin at 9 AM; participants choice judging will be from 10 AM to 1PM; and the awards presentation will be at 2 PM. More details can be obtained from Mike McPhail. Be there or be square! Roger Bolick and Julianna Key were joined in marriage Octo- ber 1 at Hanalei Beach in Wiley Chistal of Round Rock owns a white Kauai, Hawaii. 1971 TR6 and a white 1960 TR3A. Sean Bailey of Austin owns a red 1964 Corvair Monza. Both joineed at the ABCD The RAGTOP 3 October 2004 2004 Texas All British Car Day Winners BEST IN SHOW 1955/63 Jaguar/Lynx D Type Tony & Betty Temple MG TRIUMPH (A) MG-T Series (H) TR2-TR3B 1st - 1953 MG TD Greg & Dottie Ulrich 1st - 1963 TR3B Jim & Melissa Farrell 2nd - 1951 MG T Karl Frank 2nd -1959 TR3A Mike & Nel McPhail 3rd - 1954 MG TF Mark Selby 3rd - 1962 TR3 Ron Harrison (B) MGA (I) TR4-TR250 1st – 1959 MGA Erik Shenk 1st - 1968 TR250 Marilyn & Bob Skewis 2nd –1962 MGA Bill Jones 2nd -1966 TR4A IRS Jim Threapleton 3rd - 1968 TR250 Chip McElroy (C) MGB-Chrome Bumper (62-74) 1st - 1969 MGB W. Owen Harrod (J) TR6 2nd -1965 MGB Christi Jordan 1st - 1976 Triumph TR6 Brian Roy 3rd - 1973 MGB Larry Rogers 2nd- 1969 Triumph TR6 Jim McGinnis 3rd - 1971 Triumph TR6 John Kenney (tie) (D) MGB-Rubber Bumper (75-80) 3rd - 1973 Triumph TR6 Michael Connally 1st - 1977 MGB Tim Moorhead (tie) 2nd -1980 MGB Dave Sanders 3rd - 1977 MGB Roadster Tom England (tie) (L) Spitfire 3rd - 1986 MGB Roadster Dwight McClain 1st - 1974 Spitfire Jim Wheeler (tie) 2nd - 1973 Spitfire George Montgomery 3rd - 1976 Spitfire Glen Stamnitz (E) MGC 1st - 1968 MGC Bryan Prindle AUSTIN HEALEY (F) GT (MGB-GT,GT-6, etc.) (M) Austin Healey ( Big Healey) 1st - 1971 Triumph GT6 Susan Cook 1st - 1956 100/4 (BN2) Jim & Jeanne Smith 2nd -1971 Triumph GT6 Richard Ceraldi 2nd -1962 MKII 3000 T John & Rita Escinger 3rd - 1974 MGB GT Todd Budda 3rd -1954 AH 3000 Mike & Nel McPhail COMBINATIONS (M) AH Bugeye Sprite (G) SPRIDGETS (Sprites & Midgets 1st - 1960 Sprite AN5 Mike & Ann Johnson 1st - 1970 MG Midget Robert Schelling 2nd -1960 Sprite Frazier Monroe 2nd -1972 MG Midget John Zeuner 3rd -1960 Sprite Fred Behning 3rd - 1964 MG Midget Alan Ferretti The RAGTOP 4 October 2004 JAGUAR (X) Lotus (O ) XK 1st - 1971 Lotus Europa Dennis Fealy 1st - 1961 Jaguar XKE-Type Tom McMurry 2nd -2005 Lotus Elise John Walker 2nd -1963 Jaguar XKE Terry & Carolyn 3rd - 1981 Lotus Turbo Esprit SE Lee Nelson Leeder 2nd -1981 Jaguar XKE Erik Malossi (Y) Special Interest 1st - 1961 Nash Metropolitan Barry Mann (P) XJ 2nd -1952 Allard Bill Bauder 1st - 1994 Jaguar XJS Sam & Val Emrick 2nd -1990 Jaguar XJS Steve Richards (BB) Sunbeam 3rd - 1990 Jaguar XJS Thomas Thornton 1st - 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Tom Prager 2nd -1962 Sunbeam Alpine Steven Kirk (Q) Land Rover 3rd - 1964 Sunbeam Tiger Daniel Bednar 1st - 1994 Defender Tony Fannin 2nd -1987 Range Rover James Espey DAILY DRIVER 3rd - 1991 Range Rover Phil Taylor 1st - 1965 MGB Christi Jordan 2nd -1969 Triumph TR6 Jim McInnis (R) Classic Mini 3rd - 1977 MGB Roadster Tom England 1st - 1965 Morris Mini Jim Davidson 2nd -1970 Austin Mini Skip & Elaine Laughlin “DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH” 3rd - 1960 Austin Mini John Wright 1968 Triumph TR250 Chip McElroy (S) New Mini THE LONG & WINDING ROAD 1st - 2004 Mini Cooper S Richard Ceraldi 1976 Triumph TR6 Art Graves 2nd -2002 Mini Cooper S Michael Playle 475 Miles from Tulsa , Oklahoma 3rd - 2004 Mini Cooper S Michael Devleeschower BEST CLUB DISPLAY Throughout the Years/MGB Engine Display (T) Rolls Royce/Bentley The Capital City MG Club (CCMGC) 1st - 1962 Silver Cloud II Rolls Royce Designed by Ron Shimek Norm & Sharon Bridges 2nd - 1951 Silver Wraith Rolls Royce THE BRUSHY CREEK RALLYE Ralph Barrett 1st – 1958 Triumph TR3A Carol Pennington – Driver U) Morgans Maureen “Mars” Bucek - Navigator 1st - 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Frank McLain 2nd – 1980 Triumph Spitfire V) Other British Sports Andy Bruner – Driver 1st - 1965 Woolsey Hornet .