2012 GOLDEN GATE AHC EVENT SCHEDULE
Includes non-GGAHC Major Healey Events
The following events have been scheduled or are tentative for 2012. If you wish to have an event listed, contact Loren Parks at 530-893-8643 or lorparks@gmail.com
 Indicates events sponsored by the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club.
Saturday, January 28, 2012: Annual Planning Session and
Rendezvous 2013 Planning Meeting
Info: The first event planning session is scheduled for 11 am. All club members are invited to attend and participate in this meeting. This portion of our meeting will focus on planning our 2012 calendar of club events. We will take a short break for pizza, provided by the club, and then launch into our our first planning session for the 2013 Rendezvous, hosted by the GGAHC at South Lake Tahoe.
Where: The Offices of Lee Bartelini, 2000 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, 94583.
RSVP: Email Marty Allen at martyallen@aol.com
Saturday, March 10, 2012: Annual "Get Going" Tech Session
Info: Our annual gathering to discuss what to do prior to the clubs driving season begins.
Where: British Car Specialists, 2060 North Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205.
RSVP: Let Dave Nock know if you will be attending by emailing him at Healeydoc@sbcglobal.net or calling at 209-948-8767.
April 2012: Annual Kick-Off Event
Info: Details TBD.
Where: Location TBD
RSVP: TBD
May 2012: TBD
May 30 - June 3, 2012: California Healey Week
Info: A week of Healey events Big Bear Lake, California sponsored by the Austin Healey Association of Southern California. Events include a fun rally, gymkhana, Tech Sessions and much more.
More Information: Check online
at www.austin-healey.org/.
June 2012: TBD
June 17 - 22: Conclave 2012
Where: Louisville, KY
More Info: Bringing the uniquely Bluegrass style, flavor and excitement to Conclave 2012. Check for details online at: 2012conclave.com/.
June 25 - 29, 2012: Rendezvous 2012
Where: Parksville, Vancouver Island, Canada
More Info: Many events are planned for this annual event. This wonderful annual event will be held at the Tigh Na Mara Resort. Get more information online at the Rendezvous 2012 web page.
August 2012: TBD
Sunday, August TBD, 2012: National Ice Cream Social Day
Info: We will gather at the Fosters Freeze at 653 Merchant Street in Vacaville between 11 am and 2:30 pm. The Club is paying for ice cream for Members and a passenger who arrive in a Healey (up to $5)! Remember, Not a Member, No RSVP or No Healey? Then No Ice Cream!
RSVP: With Len Hartnett at 707-448-3027 or at thehartnetts@earthlink.net
September 2012: TBD
October 2012: TBD
October 2012: Fall Colors Tour
Info: The Third Annual tour of the Sierra Foothills in the vicinity of Nevada City. This years event features two new roads, two differenct wineries, a picnic lunch and dinner at Richard Buckley's house. We will meet at the Holiday Inn Express in Auburn at 9 am and depart at 9:30. A block of rooms for Saturday night has been reserved at the Northern Queen Inn for $80 per room, but club members are on their own for rooms on Friday night. Cost is $25 per person for the tour.
RSVP: With Bob Altieri boba9366@comcast.net, 530-265-9366 or Richard Buckley writerbuckley@yahoo.com, 530-265-3966 soon.
December 2012: Christmas Dinner and Annual Meeting
Info: We are planning another wonderful Christmas Dinner and Annual Meeting that you will not want to miss! Keep an eye out here for more info.
Mailing Address: Eventually you'll send a check to: GGAHC Xmas Cruise, c/o Dan Sekella, 1410 Mohr Court, Concord, CA 94518
2012 Non-GGAHC Events
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Saturday, January 1, 2012: Anti-Football Run
Where: Meet at Poggio Italian Restaurant at 8 am, with a 9 am projected departure time. Return around noon for a no-host lunch.
More Info: Drive over some of the most scenic roads Marin County has to offer - Rain or Shine! Register by December 1st for t-shirts and driving directions, cost is $35. To register and get more information, check online at: www.californiamille.com
January 5 - 8, 2012: Silicon Valley International Auto Show
Where: San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113
More Info: This automotive extravaganza will feature luxury vehicles, the latest alternative fuel vehicles, ride and drives and more. Attendees are invited to check out all of the newest cars and trucks under one roof, learn about new automotive technologies and even test drive select models – all in a non-selling environment. Find out more at www.motortrendautoshows.com/sanjose/generalinfo.jsp.
February 17 - 19, 2012: Sacramento Auto Rama
Where: Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA
More Info: The Autorama, in its 61st year, is recognized as the premiere custom car show on the West Coast. The Show will feature over 450 of the finest custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around the county. Find out more at: www.rodshows.com/sa/.
Saturday, March 24, 2012: 22nd Annual British Car Day
Where: Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
More Info: Sponsored by the New Orleans British Motoring Club. All British cars and bikes invited. Host Hotel is the Hampton Inn - Elmwood. For more information, contact
Rick Huger at 225-571-7064/mlandrick @ gmail.com, or
Karen Murray at 504-236-7509/ karenmurray @ cox.net.
March 24 - 25, 2012: Sears Pointless
Info: The first of this years NorCal events for the 24 Hours of Lemons. Entry deadline is January 24, 2012. More details can be found online at: www.24hoursoflemons.com/.
Where: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA.
March 30 - April 1, 2012: CSRG 45th Season Opener
Info: CSRG’s Season Opener. Special coaching will be available to drivers not familiar with Infineon Raceway. For more info, check them out online at www.csrgracing.org
Where: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma.
March 31 - April 1, 2012: VARA High Desert Challenge
Info: The second event in this years Vintage Auto Racing Associations schedule. More details can be found online at: www.vararacing.com.
Where: Willow Springs International Raceway, Lancaster, CA.
April 29 - May 3, 2012: The California Mille
More Info: Drive 1,000 miles through Northern California over 4 days! This event begins at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and will spend two nights at the Hyatt Incline Village and two nights at Solage. The $6,000 registration fee includes all meals and lodging for the driver and navigator. For pre-1958 vehicles only.
Contact: For more information and registration forms, check online at: www.californiamille.com
Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2012: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
Where: Half Moon Bay Airport
More Info: All makes, models and years to be shown!
Celebrating 100 years of mechanical ingenuity, power and style, a remarkable showcase of motor vehicles from throughout the 20th and 21st centuries will be on display at the 20th Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, including the world's largest Zeppelin Airship.
The show will be held at Half Moon Bay Airport on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To show a car, the registration fee is $30 ($35 for entries postmarked after April 15) which includes a dash plaque and admission for two people. Spectator admission is $20 (adults), $10 (age 11-17 and 65+), and free (age 10 and under). Half Moon Bay Airport is located on Highway 1, 20 miles south of San Francisco and 5 miles north of Highway 92.
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For information and registration forms, call 650-726-2328 and they will send you a registration form or download the entry form.
For info on the show go to www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/lead.html
May 5-6, 2012: VARA British Extravaganza
Info: The all British event in this years Vintage Auto Racing Associations schedule. More details can be found online at: www.vararacing.com.
Where: Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA.
May 2012: Beauts and Brutes Auto Cross
Where: Sponsored by the Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club, this event is held at the Great America Theme Park ’s parking lot annex located at the intersection ofTasman and Centennial Blvd in Santa Clara . There is an admission fee for the Vintage Car Gathering of $5.00, and the cost to participate in the autocross is only $25.00.
Info: Additional details and advanced registration can be found at TriumphTravelers.org or you can register during the event on Saturday May 7th.
Saturday, May 19, 2012: War Birds Wings and Wheels Car Show
Where: Estrella War Birds Museum, Paso Robles, CA. during their open house. Admission will be free. A special celebrity guest is expected!
More Info: Find more about the Estrella War Birds Museum at www.ewarbirds.org/.
May 2012: Friendship Day Car Show
Where: 1400 Seaport Blvd, Redwood City, CA. This event is sponsored by the Mid Peninsula Old Time Auto Club.
Info: This is the 37th Friendship Day and the 51st Anniversary of the sponsor club. Coffee and donuts are free
Contact: Bob Moll at 650-851-4944 or check them out online at clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/mpotac/friendship.html.
May 25 - 27, 2012: CSRG's Rolling Thunder Event
Info: This event lets participants enjoy the long straights and high-speed corners of this technical race rack set in the Northern Central Valley of California. Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, features practice and races for traditional CSRG race groups, with everything from Production GT cars to Formula cars going flat out down Thunderhill’s famously long front straight. CSRG welcomes non-members with CSRG-eligible cars to enter this event. More info at: www.csrgracing.org
Where: Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
May 2012: United British Sports Car Club Annual Show
Where: Woodland Fair Grounds
Info: The All British Motorcar Show and Swap Meet is coming soon!. They have trophy classes for 100-4's and 3000's. Check out their web page and download registration forms at www.ubscc.org
May 26 - June 3, 2012: British Car Week
More Info: Drive that Healey! Intended to make the public more aware of the Classic British Car Hobby and to encourage owners of British Cars to take them out of the garage and drive them. Details at www.BritishCarWeek.org.
June 2012: 22nd Annual Hayward Field Meet and Car Show
Where: Cal State East Bay in Hayward, CA from 9am to 2 pm. This years event will be held on the soccer field. $20 preregistration and $25 at the event. More info and registration at www.moasf.com/hayward/.
Contact: Nick Becker at 925-932-7886 or becker2226@astound.net.
June 24 - 25, 2012: Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance
Where: Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Sponsored by the Lions Club.
More Info: Check online at www.paconcours.com
July 13 - 15, 2012: Hot San Jose Nights
Where: San Jose, CA, at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. This event includes car shows (including one in downtown San Jose), a drive-in movie, swap meet, prom and much more.
Info: Get more details at www.hotsanjosenights.com
July 2012: Presidio of San Francisco Concours d'Elegance
Info: This event benefits the Presidio Historical Association. Many details to follow. Check them out online at www.SFConcours.com/
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012: Concours on the Avenue
Where: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Come and see 175 gorgeous automobiles parked along Carmel's Ocean Blvd. Multi-marques from 1940 to 1973 along with Porsche and Ferrari through 1989 will be displayed.
More Info: www.motorclubevents.com
Thursday, August 16, 2012: Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Concours cars will be featured along the 17-Mile Drive, ending in Carmel where cars can be viewed on Ocean Blvd from 12pm - 2pm.
More Info: www.pebblebeachconcours.net
Friday, August 17, 2012: Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally
Where: Pacific Grove, CA
Info: The 18th Annual Concours Auto Rally raises money for charitable, non-profit organizations. For more details and registration information, check them out at www.pgautorally.org
Friday, August 17, 2012: Concorso Italiano
Where: Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, CA. Between 800 and 1000 classic Italian vehicles will be on display.
More Info: www.concorso.com
Friday, August 17, 2012: The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering
Where: Quail Lodge in Carmel, CA.
More Info: Featured themes this year are Pre-War Alfa Romeos, FIVA Preservation, Revolutionary Designs and 50th Anniversary of Iso Automobili. Check out the details at:www.quaillodgeevents.com/pages/thequail.cgi
August 17 - 19, 2012: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Where: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
More Info: Featured marque this year is the iconic Shelby Cobra. Purchase tickets and get more details at www.mazdaraceway.com
Sunday, August 19, 2012: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Where: Pebble Beach Golf Course - the 18th Fairway.
More Info: Cars of the Maharajas, as well as Fiat and Mercer Cars. More details online at:www.pebblebeachconcours.net
August 2012: Bethel Island 50's Bash Car Show
Where: Bethel Island, CA
More Info: Check out their website at: www.bethelisland-chamber.com/ for more details.
Sunday, August 26, 2012: Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
Where: Crystal Springs Golf Course in Hillsborough, CA
More info: This years event will limit the field to 200 selected vehicles for Judging. See their web site at: www.hillsboroughconcours.org/
Contact: info@hillsboroughconcours.org
September 8 - 9, 2012: VARA Octoberfest
Info: The all British event in this years Vintage Auto Racing Associations schedule. More details can be found online at: www.vararacing.com.
Where: Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA.
September 2012: Chico Concours d'Elegance
Where: Butte Creek Country Club, Chico, CA
Info: A day full of music, refreshments, entertainment and beautiful cars at Cutte Creek Country Club. For more details and the registration form, check them out at www.chicoconcours.com.
Sunday September 15 - 16, 2012: Danville Concours d'Elegance
What: The 8th Annual Danville Concours d'Elegance is scheduled for Sunday, September 16th from 11:00 AM to 4:00PM. In 2010 they proudly presented over 200 exotic marquees, historic vintage race cars and motorcycles displayed along Hartz Avenue and surrounding streets. The day can be spent with friends and family enjoying the cars, wine, silent auction, celebrities and entertainment while raising money to benefit Parkinson's Disease research, treatment, patient care, and related causes.
Where: Picturesque downtown Danville, CA provides the perfect backdrop for an exciting car show.
Contact: John Soderling at bighealey@astound.net
September 15 - 16, 2012: Vodden the Hell are We Doing?
Info: The first of this years NorCal events for the 24 Hours of Lemons. Entry deadline is January 24, 2012. More details can be found online at: www.24hoursoflemons.com/.
Where: Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA.
Saturday, September 22, 2012: Ironstone Concours d'Elegance
Where: Ironstone Winery, Murphys, CA
More Info: All stock, non-modified cars are invited to participate in the Ironstone Concours, including original, unrestored and well-maintained vehicles. More information can be found at www.ironstonefoundation.org. Entry Deadline is September 1, 2012.
September 2012: Clovis British Car Roundup
Where: Old Town Clovis, Clovis, CA
info: Valley British Auto Club's annual British Car Show has been moved up to the last weekend in September to coincide with the Clovis Antique and Collectables Show. Call 559-298-7144 or check online at www.valleybritish.org
September 2012: Cole Valley Fair, San Francisco
Info: Cars on Cole is a vintage car show catering to mostly local entrants. More info at www.cviasf.org/
October 5 - 7, 2012: CSRG Charity Challenge
Where: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA
Info: The 9th Annual CSRG Charity Challenge features over 200 historic cars plus many fun events, including charity ride alongs. All proceeds benefit Youth Groups in Sonoma County. Get more details online at www.csrgracing.org/ and www.infineonraceway.com/.
October 7, 2012: Niello Concours at Serrano and Festi d'Italia
Where: El Dorado Hills, CA (near Sacramento)
More Info: Featuring the Marque of Pierce Arrow and celebrating Fifty Years of the Cobra. See more details online at www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com/visitor_info.html
November 2 - 4, 2012: CSRG Season Finale
Where: Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA.
More Info: CSRG’s 45th Season Finale and Awards Dinner. Open practice on Friday afternoon, and practice and racing on Saturday and Sunday for entries in the traditional CSRG run groups. Check them out online at www.csrgracing.org/
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