The TR Register Noticeboard

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Spa Classic 2012

Classic racing at Spa Francorchamps, May 25th to 27th

This is a new event which had its initial meeting in 2011, and was enjoyed by a number of TRs for its low key, informal nature and good access to both the action and the infield paddocks. It is possible to get up close to the competition cars in the paddocks, moving freely between different areas for viewing.

Spa is one of the classic circuits, and for many drivers their favourite, combining a wooded hilly setting in the Ardennes with demanding racing skill. The 7km circuit probably demonstrates the importance of driver skill more than any other in the world. This is largely due to the Eau Rouge and Blanchimont corners, both which need to be taken flat out to achieve a fast run onto the straights after them, which aids a driver in both a fast lap and in overtaking.

Running a similar format to the Goodwood Revival and Classic Le Mans, grids over the weekend will be made up of Classic Endurance Racing, Trofeo Nastro Rosso and Sixties’ Endurance, plus this year Group C, Historic Formula 2 and the Historic Formula 1 Championship.

After the success of the first meeting in 2011, Spa Classic is being rerun this year on 25, 26 & 27 May, and the TR Register has arranged with the organisers for club access to the circuit, including a designated TRR on circuit parking area, with the option of taking your TR on a track session.

As part of the Register’s visit to this event, we are producing a TRR rally plate and polo shirt with Classic Spa logo, prices and details to follow.

By booking through the Register, club entry will give special discounted rates for:

• Weekend access inclusive of all the grandstands and paddock.
• Club Area pass for TRs in the heart of the circuit
• Optional track lap sessions – a chance to take your TR through Eau Rouge!

When details are firmed up, which should be very soon, you will be able to book via the TR Register’s On Line shop (open to members and non members)

In the area there is a range of accommodation, most of which can be found through www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/tourism-accommodations.php

And a final note, given everyone’s travel arrangements and requirements will be different the TR Register is not offering a travel agency service. Therefore, it will up to you to book your ferry and dates of travel, so please plan early particularly as Spa Classic 2012 falls over the Whitsun weekend, and the Monday 28th May is a public holiday in France and Belgium (but not UK this year).

Press Release: The £4 billion Hobby

A recent study into the social, cultural and economic value of the historic vehicle movement undertaken by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) shows that activity resulting from interest in historic vehicles is worth at least £4.3 billion annually to the UK economy, supports employment for 28,000 people and yet is responsible for less than 0.25% of traffic.

These headline results were announced on 6 December to members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicle Group (APPHVG), the press and business leaders at a reception in the House of Lords hosted by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, President of both FBHVC and APPHVG.

The research underpinning the report was carried out earlier in 2011 in conjunction with the Historic Vehicle Research Institute (HVRI) and is the third time that a team led by Geoff Smith, a Vice President of FBHVC and co-Founder of HVRI, has ‘measured’ the historic vehicle movement. The last survey, in 2006, had found that the historic vehicle movement was worth £3.2 billion and supported employment for 27,000 people.

Commenting on the latest finding, Geoff said:

“It is encouraging that the economic value of the movement has at least been maintained in real terms despite recent difficult trading conditions, and it is excellent news that 1,000 more people are earning from the movement. Traders are generally optimistic for the future, with many predicting growth leading to new jobs. On the down side, many are concerned that the burden of regulations faced by small businesses may stifle this potential growth before it can start.”

The survey showed that the historic vehicle movement in general continues to enjoy a strong following amongst the general public who spend considerable sums on books, magazines, attending events and purchasing historic-vehicle related memorabilia.

After learning of that survey showed that two-thirds of traders were concerned about potential restrictions on the use of historic vehicles, Mike Penning, Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport with responsibility for Road Safety, commented:

“I’m pleased to be able to re-assure everyone that there is no intention whatsoever to restrict the use of historic vehicles. I see them as important to our national heritage and would like to see more of them in use.”

Key findings and a PDF of the report can be found at www.fbhvc.co.uk/survey-2011

TR Register Winter Ball - 17/18/19 Febuary 2012

Yes the Winter Ball is back again next year - at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales. All this for plus, dancing to “Carlsbro Sound” at the dinner on Saturday night, just £175:

Friday: Welcome Drink, Buffet Supper (served in the Restaurant), overnight accommodation, After Dinner Entertainment

Saturday: Full Welsh Breakfast, Optional drive through Welsh Countryside, Set 5 course dinner with wine (served in a private room), overnight accommodation

Sunday: Full Welsh Breakfast

Contact Chris Hale at oseacord@btinternet.com for a booking form.

Wales Rally GB 2011 - Cardiff 10 to 13 Nov 2011

Wales Rally GB is the largest and most high profile motor rally in the United Kingdom. It is the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship and was formerly a round of the MSA British Rally Championship, starts from Llandudno this year, and ends in the city of Cardiff in Wales.

Our Hon Pres Graham Robson will be part of the commentary team, and reminds us that 'Slowly Sideways' (the rally club with the most amazing number of 'classic' rally cars - including Steve Rockingham's genuine ex-works TR7 V8) will also be in action on the Great Orme stage at Llandudno on the Thursday, 10 November section.

For more details of the event follow this link: www.walesrallygb.com/home.php

IWE 2011 Concours, PofO & Autosolo Results

This years Concours and Pride of Ownership contests were better than ever, and we have the Autosolo results too. We have compiled all the results for you on one handy page.

To find out all the results from this years Pride of Ownership, Concours and Autosolo please click here.

More information about the competitions can be found here.

[VIDEO] Donington Historic Event at Donington Park

This was an invited club event and we were located in the joint TR Register and TSSC club area infield of the track where we could display our cars and set up camp. Later we found we also had pole position in readiness for fun on the track.

Thanks to Colin Wright AO of the Derwent Valley TSSC who helped us obtain track passes when we arrived a good example of inter group co-operation. Colin can be seen in the video he is in the white Dolomite on the track in front of me - slowing me down:))

Coventry Transport Museum - May 1st 2011

The Birmingham Group has been given the opportunity to exhibit 40 cars outside the museum - Millennium Square, Coventry on Sunday May 1st.

The Museum is currently displaying a selection of Le Mans cars through the years and is well worth a visit. You will also be free to wander through the ages of vehicle manufacturing in Coventry and visit the Thrust exhibition.

It is an ideal showcase to show off our cars and what the TR Register represents. We will have TS2, the Coca Cola TR7 present along with some previous Le Mans racers on display. We will also have a second coca cola car on display which we believe is the first time two of these cars have ever been together.

It will make a great day out

Donington Historic Festival

The Festival (Donington Park, April 30th-May 1st)

The Festival (Donington Park, April 30th-May 1st) marks the resurgence of Donington as a race circuit, and spectators will experience an enormous variety of racing action covering the 1930s to the 1980s, including Group C Le Mans sportscars, Porsche 917s and Ferrari GTOs, pre-War Bentleys, Bugattis and Alfa Romeos – and far more besides. There is free paddock access, allowing everyone to get up close to these outstanding racing machines, plus off-track displays and action, Group B rally cars, historic karts, autojumble and memorabilia stalls, cafés, bars and food outlets – and club displays of classic marques.

The TR Register will be in attendance at this event, so come along and enjoy a fantastic event with us.

TR Register members can receive a special discount when they book tickets for the event and quote ref code TRRDHF11. This code gives entry to two people for the whole weekend (April 30th/May 1st) for just £30 (i.e. £15 each), as opposed to the on-the-gate entry price of £18 per person per day (£36 for the weekend), and they will be parked in the clubs display area, at the centre of all the action. Tickets can be booked through www.doningtonhistoric.com or by calling the 24-hour ticket hotline 0844 873 7355.

Le Mans through the ages - 21st January to 2nd May 2011

Presented by Coventry Transport Museum

ADU1B, a 1964 Le Mans Triumph Spitfire joins some other fellow competitors in the legendary Le Mans 24 hour race in a display at the Coventry Transport Museum.

Following a call from well known motoring artist, Graham Bosworth, and discussions with Gary Hall, Chief Executive of the Coventry Transport Museum, ADU 1B was invited to represent the 1960s in the ‘Le Mans through the ages’ display. Alongside such vehicles as the D-type of Mike Hawthorn and more modern machines of the 1988 Silk Cut Jaguar, Spyker and Bentley.

The Le Mans display will be at the Coventry Transport Museum through until 2nd May, entry is free and they are open 10am to 5pm daily.

And do not forget – a date for your diary:

JIGSAW Classic Triumph Invitation Race
Monday 29th August 2011 at Mallory Park, Leicestershire. As part of the Classic Sports Car Club race weekend. For more information contact JIGSAW on 01536 400300.

WORKSHOP OPEN DAYS AT JIGSAW

After careful consideration Jigsaw have decided not to attend the Triumph Show and Spares Day at Stoneleigh on Sunday March 6th 2011.

In light of their decision they would like to invite you to their workshop open days on FRIDAY 4TH MARCH and SATURDAY 5TH MARCH at our Corby, Northamptonshire premises. They would be pleased to welcome you for a look round, free coffee and biscuits (in a warm environment!) between 10am and 4pm.

On the Friday there is the chance to see the workshop on a normal busy day.

SPARES will be available, new & second-user, including Open Day offers. If you require specific spares please be kind enough to pre-order them so they can ensure availability.

JIGSAW Triumph Specialists
Unit G, Harlow House, Shelton Road, Willowbrook Ind Estate,
Corby, Northants, NN17 5XH Tel: 01536 400300

TR Register National Summer Ball - SOLD OUT!
Friday to Sunday, 3rd to 5th June 2011

Held in the heart of the English Lake District at The Hydro Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere.

Friday afternoon signing on, 3.00 to 5.00 with complimentary tea /coffee and biscuits

Friday night/Saturday morning bed and Full English Breakfast.

Saturday: We will have a TR convoy leaving the hotel around 11 am, PLUS suggested routes for TR’ers wishing to do their own thing.

3.30 to 4.00 afternoon Tea back at The Hydro

7.30 for 8.00 Black Tie Ball, including set six course TR themed Dinner, with a vegetarian option, music until the wee small hours and a raffle with all proceeds going to the Cumbria Air Ambulance Appeal.

Saturday Night/Sunday Bed and Full English Breakfast

Sunday: After vacating the rooms, something a little different: we all meet at the pier head at Bowness, just a half mile, all downhill walk, to board one of the Lake Windermere Steamers, for a sail across the lake to Lakeside Pier. There we board the steam train, for the short trip down to Haverthwaite where Cumbria Group will have coaches waiting to transfer us back to The Hydro for a Sunday Brunch of Soup and Sandwiches, before we say our farewells,

If you need any further information you can contact us directly on: cumbriatr@gmail.com

New play – “Too Much Pressure”

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is staging a brand new play called “Too Much Pressure” that is set in Coventry in 1979 - a time of political and social upheaval that marked the end of the line for the Standard Triumph factory. An original Coventry-built, 1959, powder blue Triumph Herald will take pride of place centre stage as part of the set design (see attached picture) as characters in the play will be working on it throughout.

Following the success of Coventry Blitz play, One Night in November, writer Alan Pollock and director Hamish Glen have teamed up once again to create a brand new drama called Too Much Pressure, which will be playing in the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry’s B2 auditorium from Sat 29 Jan to Sat 19 Feb.

Alongside We Love You City and One Night in November, Too Much Pressure is the final instalment in the Belgrade’s Coventry trilogy of plays which have marked pivotal moments in the city’s history, and it takes us back to 1979 - a time of political and social upheaval that marked the end of the line for many of the city’s car factories.

The story follows the Austin family who live on the Canley Park estate in Coventry. Cliff and his eldest son Terry are both track workers at the Standard Triumph and are becoming increasingly concerned about their future at the car factory. Cliff’s youngest son Gary is more concerned with Coventry’s burgeoning music scene and forming a band with school mates Nick and Sonya.

But as industrial relations reach boiling point and Gary’s band takes its first few tentative steps, an act of shocking violence propels Nick, Sonya and Gary’s family towards a decision that will change all their lives forever.

For up to date information and behind-the-scenes action, including interviews, photographs and videos check out the Belgrade’s Too Much Pressure blog at http://tmpbelgrade.tumblr.com/.

Tickets for Too Much Pressure are available now from the box office on 024 7655 3055 or via www.belgrade.co.uk priced from £6.50 to £12.50, with concessions available.