International Weekend 2008
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There will be a “Pub style” Quiz on the Friday evening, next to the bar (where else?) in the Severn Hall starting at 9pm. The question master will be Bill Piggott, with Steve Redway as roving “Master of ceremonies” plus his lovely assistant. Up for grabs will be a large Trophy for the winning team, plus many spot prizes to be won during the eight rounds.
We are hoping that all local groups, or other enthusiasts such as the Peerless team, or the 6X drinkers team, will enter at least one team of up to ten members. You can enter on the evening or in advance by email to phil@tucker-ems.co.uk ... Remember you've gotta be in it to win it!
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New General Manager
Classic Le Mans Regalia
Standard Triumph Marque Day
Leaded Fuels Update
National TR7/8 Day
Wanted: ex-Triumph employees
Browse a selection of regalia
TR Register - the club for all TRs
How to join the Register
TR Action magazine
Image (left) of Bill Piggott's archive find of the report by Ken Richardson on the Mille Miglia car, published in TR Action 227. Click to enlarge (be patient, for downloading) and if you want to read the rest of the story, you can always join...
Not a member? Click HERE for your FREE COPY! of TR Action; just send in your name and address and we will send out a free copy by return.
Our Club Chairman, Chris Cunnington, welcomes Allen Forster into the post of General Manager at our club offices in Didcot. Allen took up the post on 19th May; we wish him every success in his new role.
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Going to Le Mans? Get the t-shirt! Be seen to be supporting the Triumph Team at this year's Classique on 11th - 13th July.
Now the event is almost here, you can place an order and pick it up at Le Mans! When you place your order, please let us know whether you would like to trust the post or pick it up at Le Mans.
Click here to download an order form (pdf format) for t-shirts/polo shirts/hi-visibility vests and that other essential: beer glass or mug. Alternatively, e-mail Brian on shop@tr-register.co.uk or visit the TR Register shop (click the Regalia/Bookshop button on the menu, top left). And have a great time!
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Standard Triumph Marque Day at Prescott
All the Standard and Triumph clubs came together on a wonderful sunny spring day at Prescott Hill, in Gloucestershire on the 18th May 2008.
This was their opportunity to drive the prestigious hill climb owned by Bugatti Owners Club. Almost six hundred members and friends enjoyed a day of action and interest, although for obvious reasons, not against the clock! Almost a hundred camped over night in the Orchard area of Prescott, in idyllic Gloucestershire countryside.
This was a unique weekend event which included, on the Saturday, a Cotswold run and for those who booked in time, an exclusive fish and chip supper on the GWR (Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway) and a superb BBQ in an adjoining paddock.
Enjoy the selection of pictures which give a taster of the atmosphere; a report will be published in TR Action 228, out on 14th July. Click on any of them to see a larger version. All pictures are courtesy of Steve Redway.
Jonathan Turner driving his 1907 Itala in the Gobi Desert during last year`s Peking to Paris Rally
Press Release from Bayford & Co Ltd
Bayford & Co Ltd brought leaded petrol back to the UK market in 2000, primarily to service the needs of the classic car owner.
As the only government-approved supplier of leaded fuel in the UK, following the decision of the major oil companies to withdraw the product, Bayford remains committed to doing all it can to make leaded fuel as widely available as possible.
Recent press speculation suggesting that Bayford is no longer willing to supply leaded fuels is incorrect.
Bayford, winner of numerous awards from the classic car industry for its efforts, including the Penrite Award for its Managing Director, Jonathan Turner, and the Classic & Sportscar Award for "Product of the Year", takes its role in fulfilling this declining yet important demand very seriously.
Bayford does, however, face difficulties in securing product and recently outlined its frustrations in a letter to its retailers, which presented the full picture of the situation. Its long-term blending partner has decided that the volumes through the tank are no longer sufficient and the search for an alternative supplier - which complies with the stringent health and safety criteria for leaded product - now extends across the world. Several possible options are being considered.
Never one to give up, Bayford's Managing Director, Jonathan Turner - an enthusiastic supporter and collector of veteran, vintage and classic cars - is continuing the search for a satisfactory solution.
Turner said: "Working alongside the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and Lord Montague, we have had a consistent fight over the years with the government to keep this product available.
"Despite having to pay an extortionate rate of duty on leaded and the consistently declining volumes, we are working hard with all concerned to continue to make leaded fuel available. Despite all the frustrations, our retailers have been fantastic. This subject is very close to my heart and we are determined to do all we can for our customers and all the classic car clubs and enthusiasts across the country."
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National TR7/8 Day - 6th July
Billing Aquadrome, Northampton
The TR Driver's Club annual gathering is 4-6th July and this year they are dedicating the Sunday as a National TR7/8 Day. Sunday is a show day, with displays including original TR8s and sporting/rally TRs. Whilst there is no Concours, there will be trophies and spot prizes up for grabs! Stay for the weekend or just come for the day! For more details contact Kevin Morton on 01562 753950 or Phil Humphries on 01384 868718.
Wanted: Ex-Triumph Employees
If you are an ex-Triumph or Standard Triumph employee or indeed know someone who is, we would appreciate hearing from you. The stories from the days when our cars were coming down the production line in factories all over the UK are seldom told, but when they are, they are entertaining and informative to all who read them. Do you or your Triumph colleagues have stories to tell? If so, we would like to hear from you. In the first instance, please contact Steve Redway, Editor of TR Action, either on 01453 842723 or at: steveredway@aol.com
Please don't keep your memories to yourself - share them with Triumph enthusiasts worldwide.
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The TR Register was founded in 1970 and has been growing steadily ever since to become one of the most successful one-make car clubs in the world, offering members a wealth of information and expertise.
Scroll down this page to find news, information and events, or click on links listed here:
How to join
TR Action magazine
History
TR Register was founded by enthusiasts for the benefit of enthusiasts and caters for all models of TR from TR2 - TR8 and all derivatives - Italia, Swallow Doretti, Peerless, Warwick.
There is a staff of five permanent employees, including a General Manager, based at the club headquarters in Oxfordshire where the archives and library are also kept. A Management Committee, of approximately 20 volunteers, is democratically elected every year by the members to carry out the club's basic principle: to preserve the TR marque and keep the cars on the road.
In the UK there are 50 local groups and the club is represented in 39 countries world-wide, with affiliations with most national TR and Triumph clubs outside the UK.
TR Register is the trading name of TR Owners Club Ltd.
Registered office: Unit 1b Hawksworth, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7HR
Registered in England: Company number 1499634
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Subscription rates
Current rates of subscription (from 1/3/08) are:
£39 UK and EC members (including BFPO addresses)
£45 other overseas members
£2 each family member
£2 joining or re-joining fee
Please note payments can only be accepted in pounds sterling, by cash, cheque, postal order (UK only, bank draft, eurocheque or credit card (Access, Mastercard, Eurocard or Visa).
£2 discount for paying by Direct Debit.
TR7-TR8 World Wide Owners Club (WWOC) Membership
Under an affiliation agreement TR Register members can join TR7-TR8 WWOC at a cost of only £7.00. Payment must be made direct to TR7-TR8 WWOC. Contact the TR Register Office for your own unique joining number.
The TR Register may be contacted at:
1B Hawksworth
Southmead Industrial Park
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7HR
Tel : ++44 (0)1235-818866
Fax: ++44 (0)1235-818867
E-mail: office@tr-register.co.uk
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Click below to read sample pages in PDF format from previous issues:
Registrars Reports
Why Do You Need Bigger brakes?
Historically motorcars have been fitted with brakes with friction materials made from wood, leather, nasty asbestos and metal to name but a few....
TRs - The Knowledge
The Who, What, When, Where and Why of TR Lore....
Rebuilders Diaries
Alan Graham – TR5 prototype X755....
Lost & Found
Lost in a time gone by: TR2 - FF 9292. We wondered if any TR Members would be able to help. We would like to trace the TR2 of our late father, Mr John A Hall.
Social Scene
Only here for the beer! And more...
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