Sydney Torana Club – New Website!

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN 2010

G’day Sydney Torana Club Members & Guests

Welcome to our new look website. It features all of the great information from the old site, plus new additions like this news section on the homepage. This is where we’ll feature all the latest club run reports and club member news. We hope you enjoy the site.
All of the information from the old site is now available on this new site and there are new things coming too!  These will be added over time.
There is a lot to do yet but we’re well on the way to getting it right and if I’m clever enough there will be some exciting additions soon.
Alan

Southern Highlands Winery Weekend

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2010

What more could you ask for? Good friends and good weather. Well some were complaining about the below zero degrees start to the day but after a few wines nobody knew.
We all gathered at Mittagon RSL which was also our accomodation for the night, to climb aboard our warm coach and to be met by our driver Ron – a great guy!
The day was spent wandering around wineries in the Highlands (those which were open of course) sampling wines and enjoying a great day out.
As the weekend was split into different sections some of the group had to leave on Saturday night and others arrived just for Sunday or in Simon and Sarah’s case just to join us for tea on Saturday night.

Dinner in the RSL was highlighted by 2 things; Karen’s face changing from sad to happy as she watched her beloved Parramatta team on the large TV snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and the dessert that Dave ordered and then proceeded to eat all by himself.

Sunday morning was not quite as cold, at least it was above zero when we met at the Information Centre in Mittagong, where David and Jurgen joined us for the Sunday drive.
We headed out to Berrima to have a look at a few shops and a cuppa. The lolly shop was very popular with the kids.
Some of the group headed towards home from here while the rest of us headed off with Jason in the lead via some excellent windy roads to Fitzroy Falls.
Here was a look around the falls, another cuppa and hot chocolate then we all said our good buys and headed home.
It was an excellent chance to get away with friends for the weekend.

Those attending were:
David Ball – Salamanca Red LJ (Saturday and Sunday)
Mark & Jessica Verstegen – Gold LH (Saturday and Sunday)
Stuart & Carol Hutcheon – White Triton (Saturday and Sunday)
Darren & Kylie Hayward – Blue Lancer (Saturday only)
Garry & Pam Harvey – White Astra Saturday only)
Darren, Kim, Jack, Jemma and Ellie Thomas – Blue Patrol (Saturday and Sunday)
Peter & Daniel McGlin – Blue VZ (Saturday and Sunday)
Christine & Bruce Turner – Gold UC (Saturday and Sunday)
Jason, Brian & Kerrie Ashcroft – Red VE/Black & Silver LC (Saturday and Sunday)
Sandy, Susan, Caitlyn, Cameron & Joshua Ferrier – Silver Camry (Saturday and Sunday)
Alan & Denise Reid – White HB (Saturday and Sunday)
Gavin, Karen, Daniel & Cameron Adamson – White Pajero (Saturday night and Sunday)
Jurgen Hoomans – Corsa Red LJ (Sunday only)
Dave Camilleri – Cyan Blue LJ (Sunday only)
Ben Ashcroft – Green VK Commodore (Saturday night and Sunday)
Simon and Sarah Reid – Grey VE Calais (Saturday night only)

Winery Tour Group

Bleary eyes on the bus

Wine tasting

Dave's dessert ... and he didn't even share!

Toranas at Berrima

Sunday's group at Berrima

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It’s a Boy!

Congratulations go to David and Catherine Wilson on the birth of their second son, Lucas James at 10.16am 26th April 2010. Lucas is 52 cm long and weighs 3.62 kg.

Fighterworld ~ Sunday 20th June 2010

Everyone met at Thornleigh Maccas on time and were ready to roll in bright sunshine. The run up the freeway was fine with most of the cars leap-frogging each other at some stage to take the lead. Ken as usual was up and down the line of cars taking photos and video footage for future DVD’s etc.

All was good and going well until we were just a couple of km’s from our destination, with David in the lead, he decided to take us on a tour of the local airport. That was his excuse anyway – we all thought he got lost at the last turn. A quick back track soon had us all lined up at Fighterworld. Thanks to Ken’s negotiating skills we gained entry into the museum for half price.

Time was spent looking at the displays and the kids (large and small) had fun climbing on the planes and pressing the buttons to make the guns work.

Time for lunch and at Tim & Greg’s suggestion we headed for a small bowling club just down the road only to find that they don’t serve lunch. Quick change of plans and we ended up at the Hexam Bowling Club for a very good chinese meal.

Lunch done the group headed their separate ways back towards Sydney and home.

A good day was had by all. Those attending were:
David Ball – Red LJ
Matt Rowe – White LH
Chris & Bruce Turner – Graphite Grey LC
Daniel & AJ Dupavillon – Chateau Mauve LJ
Simon & Sarah Reid – Papaya LX SS
Ken Scorer – Green Ford
Tim & Greg Leggett – Blue LX
Peter & Daniel McGlin – Red LX
Alan Reid – Green LC
Ralph, Alex & Lucinda Falcone – Silver VT Commodore
Sandy, Susan, Caitlyn, Cameron & Joshua Ferrier – White LJ
Warren Martin – Black LX
Kevin Fraser & Sarah Peacock – White VR

Ahhh! A reflective shot of cars at Maccas

On the road ~ Up and over Hexam Bridge

Planes inside Fighter World

The usual group shot

Social Day ~ Saturday 29th May 2010

With the heavens opening up and a doom and gloom weather forecast for the weekend it was surprising that any one turned up at all! But turn up they did and as the planned Barefoot Bowling had to be cancelled it was decided that a drive up to Warragamba Dam and then onto Camden Valley Inn for lunch would be a good way to spend the day.
With Les and Kim leading the way we were soon LOST!!!! After a U turn and waving at the same people both ways along the Northern Road we were soon back on track to Warragamba without and further problems. Despite the poor weather we had a quick look around the major improvements at the dam and the decided that a warm pub would be better.
Les in the lead again and you guessed it – LOST again! The nick name of wrong way Les might just stick. Finally we made it to Camden Valley Inn with only one more misdirection from Les (3 for the day out) and we soon settled into the warmth of a hot meal.
No better way than to spend a cold wet afternoon in a warm pub with friends.
Those who braved the weather were:
Alan & Denise Reid
Peter and Daniel McGlinn
Daniel Dupavillion
Les and Kim Chadwick
Sandy, Susan, Caitlyn, Cameron and Joshua Ferrier
Darren, Kim, Jack, Jemma and Ellie Thomas

The group at Warragamba

 
At Camden Valley Inn.
Daniel, Les & Kim are missing
 but Darren, Kim and the kids
are in

Wakefield Track Day ~ 20th May 2010

After months of planning and so many from different forum groups and other car clubs saying that there were attending, the turnout was a little poor. Only Jason & Brian, Howard, Gavin, Sandy and Alan, all from the STC assembled at the track . There was plenty of other cars though. It was a practice day for Formula Vee and there were lots of race cars and “ricers”. Fortunately all were well behaved and track time was spread evenly between all with no troubles.
On one of Jason’s runs he suddenly stopped and after some careful looking around slowly made it back to the pits only to find that he had no water in the engine. It took some time to find the problem – the rear welsh plug on the engine was gone. Not to worry, Jason being ever prepared soon had the carbies and manifold off to reveal the hole and to the surprise of most of us, fitted a spare new welsh plug which he happened to have. All in all the down time was about an hour and he was on the track again as if nothing had happened. Well done Jason.

Despite the poor turnout we all had a good time. Maybe at the next organised day we may have a few more attending.
Apologies for the photos, there were taken from some distance.
   

     Toranas at Wakefield

Picton Go-Karts Sunday 16th May

Another perfect sunny Autum day for this run which has become the norm although the southern members still complained about the early fog and frosts! An impressive crowd gathered at Leo’s Diner from 9am, ready for a much-anticipated day of racing. With everyone fuelled up, we hit the road and headed for the track, arriving at 9:30am to meet the southern group (from Canberra, Bowral and Moss Vale) who had arrived a little earlier. In no time at all, the carpark was packed with an impressive array of mostly Toranas, and everyone chatted while we waited for the few minutes for the Go Kart Centre to open. We then headed inside where forms were filled out, cash was handed over and organised everyone into racing groups. As in previous years we formed 2 groups, which would each undertake 2 racing sessions of 15 minutes each. Racing got underway at a little after 10am.  Racing was tight and many battles left over from previous years racing were rekindled. Spills and thrills were the order of the day! There were a few friends of friends racing with us so introductions were made so everyone was sure and certain who Tim was and the directive was given “GET TIM”. All good fun. The bravest driver of all was Jane Cameleri who having never even driven a car, let alone a go kart, took to the track amongst the testorone filled atmosphere — and survived! We all gathered for the obligatory group photo, before farewelling some of our members who had to head home. Having worked up quite an appetite, the rest of us headed off to the George IV Pub for some lunch and liquid refreshments. Thankfully the pub was not as busy and our lunch orders were placed and promptly delivered. Meals were devoured and drinks consumed, in between chatting about our exploits on the track and having a laugh. By about 2:00pm, most of us decided it was time to make a move, and we all said our goodbyes and headed home. Thanks to all those who attended, both participants and spectators. It was great to see the run so well-attended.

Those on the run were:
David Ball – Salamanca Red LJ
Darren, Kylie, Corey & Kristy Hayward – White & Black LX
Matt Rowe & Grant Bailey – White & Black LH
Simon Reid – Papaya LX SS Hatch
Ron Jackson, Ian Weir, Warren Weir – Red LX
Ken Scorer – Green Ford
Chris & Bruce Turner – Graphite Grey LC
Craig Buckley – Viper Green LX
Keith Cunningham – White & Black LH
Tony & Daniel Natoli – White & Black LX
Daniel, John & Adam Dupavillon – Chateau Mauve LJ
Gavin, Karen, Daniel & Cameron Adamson & Matt Stoneman – Claret Metallic LH
Sandy, Susan, Caitlyn, Cameron & Joshua Ferrier – White LJ
Tim & Grant Leggett – Impulse Blue LX
Alan & Denise Reid – Green LC
Jason & Brian Ashcroft – Black LC
David & Jane Camilleri – Cyan Blue LJ
Jurgen & Robyne Hoomans – Corsa Red LJ
John Homburg & Lisa – White WB
Phillip Jackson & Heather Lee – White Nissan
Allan Stratton – Silver Transam
Joe & Ben Vassallo – Hilux Ute
Gary & Ronnie Harwood – Blue LH (from Canberra)

Photos thanks to Susan & Ken
               

Toranas in the car park

Most of the group

Ingleburn Car Show ~ Sunday 2nd May 2010

A few members attended this charity car show organised by the Idle Wild Hot Rod Club in aid of the Rewa family whose son Noah is suffering with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The weather was hot and dry and about 200 cars , hot rods and bikes of all types took advantage of the fine weather to help raise money. And there were plenty of spectators as well and lots of things to do to keep every one amused thoroughout the day.
Thanks to the members who attended and helped raise funds fo Noah:
Nicole  – Purple LX
Keith – White SLR 5000
Tony & Daniel – Green SLR 5000
Terry – driving Tony’s White Hatchback
Ralph, Alex & Lucinda – Aquarius LX Sedan
Alan & Denise – Green LC GTR
Bruce & Christine – Graphite Grey LC

Christine was awarded one of the trophies on offer, Noah was taken around and when he saw the flames on Chris’s car, he wanted it as one of his picks. And who said flames wern’t cool?

 
   

Magazine Stars

Over the past few weeks 2 of our members have been involved in photo shoots for car magazines.
Paul Barbara and his yellow hatch were photographed in studio, for Extreme Holden magazine and Bruce Turner and his silver XU1 were photographed (with a Ford GT and a Charger) at Bathurst for an American Muscle Car magazine. Look out for the Extreme Holden magazine in newsagents soon but we will have to rely on Bruce for a copy of the American magazine if he can score one.