Club 90 night
Wednesday, July 10. Hot cars, warm
night, cool drinks, great company
.
doesnt get any better than that, right?
Join us on Wednesday, July 10 at Club 90 for a car show and dinner. This year, like last year, we will take part in Club 90s classic car night with classics of all kinds. There will be a live DJ and extra events throughout the evening. The club is planning a special steak and lobster dinner while they last for only $12.95. Although the evening officially starts at 6 PM, the action starts early, so the sooner you can get there, the better. Well try to have our British cars grouped together, but that will only happen if you let me know that you are coming and you will need to get there early.
Dont forget that the weather in Utah can be unpredictableremember last years rain storm? Be sure to prepare for anything, as much of the action is out in the parking lot where everyones looking at the cars and such.
So shine up the car and bring your appetite, Wednesday, July 10 to Sandys Club 90, 9065S 150W. Take I-15 to 90th South, go east to the first light and turn right. The club is on the left. If you are coming via State Street, go to 90th South and head west to the light, then left. The club is behind the Arbys next to the State Liquor store. This event is free and open to all. Your only expense will be what you purchase at the club in the way of refreshments (no refreshments allowed in the parking lot, by the way) and dinner. If you have any questions, call Bill Robinson at 947-9480. See you there!
Trappers Loop
Saturday, July 13. Its time to hit the
road for the Great Northern Road Trip
to the Trappers Loop and Snow Basin
area.
Plans are to leave from the park above Hogle Zoo at the mouth of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake. We will be meeting in the parking lot between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM Saturday, July 13.
Starting at 9:00AM sharp we will drive up Emigration Canyon to the East Canyon turn off, and then to East Canyon Reservoir and on into Morgan. Well stop for a short cool-down period for the cars and drivers at Como Springs. We will then continue on the old highway down past Mountain Green to the Trapper Loop turn off, and then on to Snow Basin. We will then proceed down the old Basin road to the main highway, and if time permits before we need to meet for lunch at the world famous Shooting Stars Saloon in Huntsville, we will circle Pine View Dam around through Eden and into Huntsville.
After food, drink, and fun, we will be on our own to find the way home. Approx. time for the trip will be between 2 to 3 hours and could be 95 to 110 miles. If you have any questions please call Ken Gleason at (801) 272-1607.
Alpine Loop
The Alpine Loop run is next month, but
were still looking for items folks can
donate for the raffle. The raffle helps us
keep the club in the black, and any and
all donations are appreciated. If theres
something you want to donate for the
raffle, call Karen Bradakis at 364-3251.
And be sure to put August 17 on your
calendar!
BMCU Memorial Day Run 2002
On Saturday, May 25, around 9 a.m., the
horns were sounded and the Run began.
Thirty minutes later, it began again after
determining the electrically operated
choke on Gary and Sandy Lindstroms
Jaguar XK140 was functional. Ten
vehicles headed down the west side of
Utah Lake for Delta. Nick Nichols
brought a DeLorean time machine along
in Stewarts Capri. Mark and Joyce
Noeltner were in their real DeLorean.
Pugs and Dianne Pivirotto actually
brought a British car (Triumph Spitfire)
instead of the usual Cadillac. Susan and
Jon Hermance hauled the cooler this year
in a 4-Runner mothership. Mitch and
Dianne Johnson in their Spitfire and Bill
Walton in his MGB were among the
first-timers for this years tour. Ron and
Kathy came in their Jensen namesake.
Julie and Bill Van Moorhem in their TD
and Julie and Don McEligot in the big
Healey rounded out the convoy until we
got to Delta and met up with Connie and
Kendall Dewsnup with their MG Midget.
While in Delta, the group had lunch and visited the local history museum. Among the displays was an original barracks from the Topaz detention camp where up to 8,000 Americans of Japanese decent were interned from 1942 through 1945. The Dewsnups also gained us admission to a multi-mirrored Dance Hall upstairs above Main Street, which had originated back when Delta was a much rowdier mining town-type place than it appears to be today.
From Delta we headed for the Utah-Nevada border near Baker. On this leg, the group divided up into those who were comfortable in the 55 to 60 mph range and those who preferred to go a bit faster. This was allowed under a list of suggestions for touring that took shape by email with Don McEligot prior to the Memorial Day Run. Another suggestion successfully employed on this tour was the maintaining of significant space between cars. This allowed people to pass us one at a time instead of endangering all in multiple car-pass-situations.
The Border Inn near Baker, Nevada, where we spent the first night was a bit of a surprise in that the motel consisted of twelve-by-trailers divided up into motel rooms. Shades of Topaz! Sunday morning we headed into the Great Basin National Park. The Lehman Cave tours were decided against in favor of driving up into the vicinity of 13,000 foot Wheeler Peak for great mountain scenery.
From Baker we headed south to Pioche, again divided into two groups based on speed preferences. A new seal on the gas cap had caused an ancient hose between the cap and the fuel tank of the Lindstrom Jaguar to collapse. The collapsed age-hardened hose greatly restricted the amount of fuel that could be pumped into the tank. There were no service garages that might have had a new hose until Pioche. We werent there yet when the Jag ran out of gas. The Dewsnup Midget had a few gallons to spare and the cars electric fuel pump was used to avoid people having to suck on siphon hoses. Trickling fuel from a plastic milk jug into the Jag allowed passage to Pioche and installation of a temporary piece of new radiator hose from cap to tank.
More time could have been spent on the courthouse tour, antique shops and restaurants of Pioche, but Cedar City and a real motel beckoned. The next days return north through Milford to Delta was traffic free and quite scenic. The fuel pump in the Midget, however, gave out about 50 miles south of Delta. Kendall and Connie rode home in the 4-Runner and returned for their car with a trailer. As far as we know everybody made it home.
Next year we may go north into the Jackson, Wyoming, area. Check your windshield wipers and side curtains.
Perfect Field Day
Perfect weather. Perfect location. Perfect
turnout. It was just...well, perfect.
The crew and committee outdid themselves yet again with the Field Day this year. Over 100 cars, more than 80 bikes, and a good-sized crowd converged on Pioneer Park for the 11th Annual British Field Day.
Several new car dealers showed their latest British hardware and gave us the chance to sit behind the wheel and imagine the possibilities.
The driving course this year was a bit different, with some tighter turns, and caused more than one car to take down a cone. But the crowd loves to see those cars go through the chicane. Theres just no substitute for revving engines and squealing tires.
Around the park were some absolutely stunning cars. Most of the usual marques were represented, such as Triumph, MG, Austin, and the like. A large contingent of Land Rovers, several Jags, a Rolls Royce or two, Morris, Austin-Healey, and Jensen. There was even an Allard.
In all, the clubs, club members, and companies that all pitched in to make the Field Day happen should be proud. It was a Saturday of perfection.
Look in upcoming newsletters for a complete listing of all the folks who contributed to make the Field Day a success.
And if you didnt make the Field Day this year, plan now for next years!
Jensen Nationals
Dont forget the Jensen Nationals in
Park City, UT this year. This event is
hosted by BMCU members Marv and
Sheree Marcus. They have lots of fun
events planned and would love to have
all local Jensens join the other traveling
Jensens for a wonderful event.
Triumph Power Tour 2002
The Nebraska Triumph Drivers are
hosting a barbeque in Omaha, NE for
those Triumph owners who are headed
to the national meet in Red Wing, MN.
The barbeque is Monday evening, July 15, 2002, 6:00 PM. to dark (about 9:30 PM). The NTD group would like to extend a invitation to an evening full of food, friends, and LBC talk. All Triumph club members that are going to the national meet via I-29 or I-80 and local British Car Clubs can stop and spend some time with us and see some of Nebraska, not just I-80. This will be a fun, informal gathering the evening before we join in on the trip to Red Wing, MN.
The cost is $5.00 per person, and reservations are required to establish food needs. Contact Bill Redinger @ 402-496-2006 or at wredinger@oppd.com or aredinger@att.net for all the details on the barbeque, local lodging, attractions, etc.
BMCUIdaho Centre
Own a British car and live in SE Idaho
vicinity? Want to get together for some
informal drives? If so, you are invited
to contact Julie and Don McEligot.
They would like to set up some
occasional drives. Please send your
preferred e-mail address to
McEligot@if.rmci.net
so the McEligots
can contact you.
The Lucas Calendar
This calendar works about as well as its
namesake, so use it with care. Club
events have
red
dates. The others you
may find interesting. All events are
subject to change.
June 30-July 3. 2002 Jensen Nationals in Park City. Marv and Sheree Marcus, www.2002jensennational.com .
July 3-6. MG2002, 11th annual NAMGBR convention in Grapevine, TX. 972-346-2551.
July 10 . Club 90 night. Bill Robinson, 947-9480.
July 13 . Trappers Loop Run. Ken Gleason.
August 3 . Heber Valley Parade, Doug and Ilene Wimer, 435-654-2117.
August 10 . August Social, Bruce Schilling, 486-0425.
August 15-18. Abingdon Summer Party, Abingdon, IL. 630-858-8192
August 17 . Annual Alpine Loop Run. Karen Bradakis (364-3251).
September 2 . Miners Day Parade. Floyd Inman.
September 14 . State Street Cruise Night. Bill Robinson, 947-9480.
September 28 . Mt. Nebo Fall Color Run. Gary Lindstrom, 532-1259.
October 19 . Fall Tinker Day. Mark Bradakis, 364-3251.
October 26 . End of the Season Dinner. Gregg Smith.
October 31-Nov 2. High Country Tour, Sedona, AZ. Racermoss@sedona.net
November . Tech Session. Date and time to be announced.
December . No event.
January 2003 . Utah Lotus Museum. Mark Bradakis, 364-3251.
Autojumble
For Sale: I have 2 MGBs for sale: one '79
and one '80. They both need work. I would
like to sell them as a package. I had
intended to mix up parts to get one on the
road and later fix one up for racing.
However, I recently purchased a race car
and would rather spend my money on that.
I can send pictures to interested parties.
Contact Wade Hillstead 393-4918 or
bambinosslave@msn.com
Wanted: Craig Welk, a BMCU member is looking for a tube-type WIRE WHEEL axle for an MGB. This can be from any year GT, or '68 or later roadster (preferably not a rubber bumper car which has different spring mounts welded on). The splined hubs are not important as he has those already. Craig only needs the correct housing and axle shafts. He has a steel wheeled axle as well as an early wire wheeled banjo axle (pre '68 roadsters) that can be traded if desired. If you can help or know of someone who can, contact Craig at (435) 723-3237 or at welkc@sisna.com
Wanted: I am looking for some late model ( 78-80) warning lights for a MGB. They are the ones that sit between the speedo and tach. They do not have to be perfect, just in one piece. I am willing to pay you for them, depending upon asking prices. Email John "Barney" Bauernhuber at jbauern@xmission.com
For Sale: 1977 MGB "Original Owner" 75 miles on professional complete engine rebuild. New top, alternator, and battery. Needs tires and body work. Asking $2,200. Contact Robin or Penny by e-mail at: perk@networld.com or our Salt Lake City home phone number at: 801-486-8140.
Storage space for rent: Secure, dry automobile size storage space available! Room for two rolling chassis. $47.00/month. Approx. 316 W. 1050 S. 801-583-5846, jonathan_hermance@atk.com
Board of Governors:
Bill Robinson, 947-9480, email:
brobinson@redwoodmusic.com
Marty Van Nood, Chancellor of the Exchequer; 467-0525 (H)
Gary Lindstrom, 532-1259
Newsletter Editor: Nathan Massie, 486-2935 email:
nlmassie@mmm.com
Membership director: Bruce Schilling, 486-0425 email:
partsmaster@sisna.com
This Newsletter is published by the British Motor
Club of Utah, Ltd., a non-profit corporation of
British automobile owners. The group holds
monthly events such as drives, picnics, technical
sessions, and more. We welcome owners (or
potential owners) of British cars, in any condition,
to the group. Membership is free, but we ask for a
donation at events to support the Newsletter and
other activities. If you would like to join the
group, send your name, address, and a list of
British cars owned to:
Bruce Schilling
917 East Mill Creek Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
or to Bruces email address shown above.
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