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The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 10 February 2011, commencing at 7:30pm. It will be held at the Hamilton Car Club Rooms, Vaile Road, Newstead, Hamilton.
All members are encouraged to attend to help set the future of the Club, and help commence planning for the 50 year celebration in 2014.
One topic of General Business is likely to be the possible reintroduction of a Nationals Event. We need as much varied input as possible for this type of discussion.
January 24th, 2011
Kilometres: 273,400km
Body: White, 3 door, Hatchback
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 4 cylinder, 999cc, Manual
History: 3 owners, NZ New
Registration expires: Mar 2011
WOF expires: Jan 2011
Stereo description: Sony CD with Kenwood Speakers
Features: Alloy wheels
This is a very regretful sale of my beloved Fiat Uno.
He is in magnificent condition and has been pampered and well looked after all his life. No work needed!
Originally from Auckland, since I have had him he has been regularly serviced by Fiat specialists Maurice Thomson Motors and Hutt City European.
Most importantly, there is no rust. That’s right, no rust. That makes him pretty unique for a Mark 2 Fiat Uno.
Other characteristics of the little guy is that he’ll do approximately 50 mpg (21.26km/l) loaded down to the point that there’s no rear vision on a long trip. (photo on Trade Me at this link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Fiat/auction-340674359.htm )
Around town he is also incredibly economical.
The FIRE engine, as used in this model of Fiat Uno is incredibly reliable, and is renowned for being practically bullet proof. In the unlikely event of a cambelt snap, the engine is non interference, meaning no touching and bending of valves.
He’s very sprightly around town, with a characteristic Italian rasp from the exhaust, a real joy to drive.
He also has limpet like handling due to an excellent chassis and Yokohama A539 tyres.
He’s rolling on Momo Alloys, and has been lowered slightly with aftermarket springs, this helps roadholding significantly, and possibly makes him a little better to look at too!
I’ve done a few things to him to keep him up to scratch, they include:
New Cambelt and Waterpump.
New front suspension bushes and shock absorbers.
New Slave cylinder for clutch
Reconditioned alternator
New Battery
This is really priced to sell, he’s in magnificent condition for his age and mileage, and has a lot of life left him. Don’t be put off by the high KMs regular servicing has negated the effects, and he’s good to go to 1m km.
Come round to check him out, perfect xmas present, first car or indeed only car!
Selling as I now have an Alfa as my day to day car.
Can deliver to pretty much anywhere in the north island on SH1 this weekend for cost of fuel as well, and happy to sort out transport throughout the country if needed.
Contact Tod on 027-305 6769 or 04-972 7366
December 15th, 2010
Hi everyone, I am trying to get together a slideshow for the prize giving for the Tarmac Series. I would like to see any photos anyone has that you are happy for me to use. They are best in jpeg at a size that doesn’t lose too much in Keynote/Powerpoint.
Similarly for any short video clips. I will be using the Keynote programme on my mac, but I am confident I can make most things work somehow.
I have started putting things together so I would welcome contributions.
Campbell
October 21st, 2010
PRIZE GIVING:
Prize giving for the 2010 Fiat Club Waikato Tarmac Series will be held at the Hamilton Car Club Rooms, Vaille Road, Newstead, Hamilton at 7:30pm, Thursday November 4th 2010. There will be a cash bar operating including non alcoholic drinks, and there will be a bite of supper during the evening. Prizes and Certificates will be distributed, and we would like as many as possible to turn up and tell lies about how great they were during the season.
Let me know if you are coming if possible, not critical but helpful for catering.
Campbell
October 21st, 2010
Attached is the Tarmac Series Results after 4 events. It includes everyone who has competed in 3 or 4 events.
Campbell
Points after 4 events.
October 13th, 2010
Hi all,
We have the opportunity to scrutineer cars early, so if possible please make your way to Research Motors at Ruakura between 12 midday and 2:00pm on Saturday 11 September for scrutineering and documentation. This will help considerably with making Sunday go better. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Below is a list of the current entries - and no we aren’t full. Let me know as soon as possible if you want to play.
Bart Dinger
Dennis Carson
Josh Martin
Jack Batchelor
Graham Hunter
Dave Doughty
Nik Lowther
Leigh Mitchell
Mark Warren
Lenare Martin
Neill Byles
Paul Crispe
David Middlemiss
Glenys Middlemiss
Stuart Cannan
Russell Jenkins
Scott Macdonald
Simon Mans
Roger Hall
Daniel Vincent
Daniel Norris
Shane Hine
Lee Sinkinson
Stacey James
Brett Perry
James Hepburn
Kevin Wade
Rodger Smith
Shaun Lawrence
Brad Martin
Daniel Maelzer
Colin Young
Julie Mitchell
Steve Wilcock
Kevin Smith
Allen Fretwell
Barry Tidd
Derek Batchelor
Scott Lowe
Chris Warren
Campbell Robertson
Stewart France
Mike Lowe
Chris Johns
Andrew Lines
Aaron Johns
Gavin Bowring
Peter Manning
Regan Woodmass
Geoff Baker
Andrew Durber
Campbell
September 7th, 2010
Sunday 8th August is the date for our annual Bent Sprint on Hiwi Road, Tauwhare. Below are regulations and entry forms.
Bent Sprint Regs
Entry Form with drop down lists
PDF Entry Form
August 1st, 2010
Well we must have been good kiddies at the University because they have allowed us back to run the autocross in the same carpark. Obviously the same conditions will apply, and any stupidity will result in the use of the venue becoming tenuous, but will result in the perpetrator being sent home immediately, do not pass go, do not collect your entry fee back on the way out. I know it sounds a bit over the top, but we really struggle for venues that are accessible and affordable.
So the autocross; what do you need? Start by reading the regulations which are at the bottom of this post, pick an Entry Form format that suits and get your entry in as soon as possible. When you send your entry in please send in as much information as possible. This helps speed the process at documentation. I hate the time this takes as much as anyone, but we need to do it to make sure you and the Club are protected if anything turns to custard.
This event needs a little bit more preparation than the motorkhana, you need a helmet and overalls, see this link for details http://motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/LiveMM34%20Book1%20App2%20Sch%20A.pdf or phone the Series Technical Officer or Series Scrutineer at the numbers shown in the Portfolio. Your car needs to be safe, at least up to current WOF standards in areas where your safety and that of the people around you could be compromised. It does not have to be registered, but if it isn’t, please trailer it to the venue!
We will be ready to start documentation at 8:00am, and it needs to be finished by 9:30am. This should be easier than the motorkhana as we have many of your details already and we need to just make sure they are still current.
So, let’s see those entries as early as possible. If you aren’t sure of how to best use the Drop Down Entry Form give me a ring after 7:30pm and before 9:30pm any evening and I will talk you through it.
Ciao,
Campbell
Series Articles 2010 Tarmac Series Supplementary Regulations Entry Forms Autocross Supp Regs Pt 2 Entry Form in pdf format Entry Form with Drop Down lists
June 20th, 2010
Well,
Here we go again. Judging by the weather in Hamilton today it must be Tarmac Series time. This year we don’t have a Series Sponsor so the series will be known as the Fiat Club Waikato Tarmac Series.
50 people turned up to play today despite the weather and the unfortunate clash with a sprint that some Hamilton Car Club members attended. As is usual with our motorkhanas for this series we started gently with a Slalom and a Clover Leaf. We had an almost perfect first round so for their second runs people started looking to get some early advantage. As we also expect, Minis and other small front wheel drive cars are in their element when the going is tight. I did have to discourage one of the drivers of a small car from setting up the cones only 8 metres apart for the slalom. The Volvo 760 run by Mark Empson and Ben Walker looks to be almost longer than that.
After we each had our 2 runs at the 2 courses competitors and supporters alike descended on the barbecue for sausages and bacon and egg sandwiches while 2 more courses were set up. We then had turns at tackling the Decreasing Circles and Christmas Tree tests. Towards the end of this the rain lashed us again and we decided to get the timers and helpers out of the weather so pulled the results together and presented a few prizes.
Overall the day was won by Stuart Cannan from Pukekohe Car Club in his Civic also taking out Class B. Second and third were also Pukekohe Car Club members Paul Crispe and Cristo Strydom. First in Class A, and 5th overall was Ben Taylor in his Mini, first in Class C, and 7th overall was Heath Simone in his Peugeot 205 GTI, beating the first Class D car of Nik Lowther in his turboed MX5 one place behind. 18th overall was David Middlemiss, our first Junior in his Peugeot 106, or should I say Dad’s 106. David was the first of 11 Juniors, exactly the sorts of numbers we wish to see at every round.
So here we are into it again. Next month is the autocross, venue to be confirmed. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in July and beyond.
Ciao,
Campbell
Motorkhana Results
June 13th, 2010
Please see attached newsletter.
Campbell
March 2010 Newsletter
March 3rd, 2010
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