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2008 Golden Gate AHC Event Schedule

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The following events have been scheduled for 2008. If you wish to have an event listed, contact Loren Parks at 530-893-8643 or LorParks@gmail.com

Day events are on Sundays unless specified.

Feb 24, 2008: Hayward Swap meet and Car Show

Location: Cal State University, Hayward

Contact: 510-835-6069 or www.BAHCC.org

March 1, 2008: Annual Get-Going Tech Session

Golden Gate Prez Dave Nock will help get you on the road for 2007 at the club's annual tech session at British Car Specialists in Stockton.

Contact: Dave at 209-924-1562 or at healeydoc@sbcglobal.net

March 28-3O, 2008: Yosemite Automotive Art Film Festival

Location: Oakhurst.

Contact: Go to www.southernyosemite.com/indexl.htm for more information.

Saturday March 29-2008 - Opener

Brunch at the Wente Winery in Livermore. Info in next month's newsletter.

Contact: Lee Bardellini at 510-5826246 or at HeLeeEsq@aol.com

Saturday March 29 - Annual Clubman's AII British Motorcycle Show

Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose.

Special display of British competition motorcycles and Norton race bikes.

Contact: Barry Porter at 408-377-9457 or at www.bsaocnc.org.

April 4-6-Texas Healey Roundup

Where: Waxahachie TX.

For more information: contact Chris Kellner 972-243-8965.

Postponed till later in the year - Delta Tour to Railtown in Sacramento

Contact: John Trifari 408-373-6479.

April 20 - Chico British Car Show

Location: Chico, CA.

Contact www.Chicobritish.org for more info.

April 27, 2008: Pacific Coast Dream Machines

PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES SHOW
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA
ALL YEARS, MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME TO BE SHOWN

HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA -- 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 18th Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Half Moon Bay, California, and your club is invited to be a part of the festivities. The show is always the last Sunday in April.

Among the west coast's biggest shows, some 1,500 automobiles will be on display. Antique, vintage and classic cars will represent the early days with horseless carriages and Ford Model T's, among others, alongside fanciful touring and luxury cars like the Bentley, Packard, and Rolls Royce. Flash and speed will be represented by an array of fabulous sports cars like the T-Bird, Jaguar, Cobra, Triumph, and Model-T roadster. Custom street rods will show off their beauty and amazing detail, while muscle cars like the Mustang, GTO, and Camaro will flaunt their machismo and power. And an awesome collection of race cars will be displayed, with a bone-chilling assortment of dragsters, funny cars, gassers and jet cars firing up throughout the day. All vehicles are welcome.

The show will be held at Half Moon Bay Airport on Sunday, April 27, 2008. 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. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE COASTSIDE ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER.

For information and registration forms, call 650-726-2328 and they will send you a registration form or download entry form at DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

(Please note: If your club or group wishes to park together at the show, please meet off-site and arrive together. We will do our best to accomodate you.)

For info on the show go to http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines

The GGAHC will meet in the parking lot of Cameron's Pub at 6:30AM and depart Cameron's to get in line as a group at 7:00AM.

For those traveling from a distance greater than 100 miles we recommend reserving a room at The Half Moon Bay Lodge.

http://www.halfmoonbaylodge.com/

2400 S. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(800) 710-0778
(650) 726-9000

You need to reserve your room very soon so folks can stay as a group. The lodging is filling up very fast as this is a big event for the town of Half Moon Bay.

It would also be great if whoever has the club banner now could bring it so we can fly the club colors and promote new members.

Please coordinate with James Morton at 916-434-8166 themortons@starstream.net who will lead the group from Cameron's Pub to the event

April 25-26-27, 2008: The Snowball Rally

As the only officially endorsed successor of the Alpine 500 Rally (2003-2007), the Snowball Rally aims to return classic rally cars to the untamed backroads of Northern California's Gold Country and the High Sierra. The Snowball Rally is the latest vintage rally from rally veteran Jeff Guzaitis, founder and organizer of the California Melee and Moto Melee Classic rallies, as well as a five-time participant of the Alpine 500. The aim of the Snowball Rally is to continue the successful tradition of the Alpine 500, but with a few unique twists to set it apart.

Open to pre-1974 sports and touring cars, (please no pickups, station wagons, forklifts, or steam rollers) the Snowball Rally is a non-competitive rally/tour for vintage sports car enthusiasts who prefer driving their classics over polishing them. Total cost for the weekend is $320, which covers the driver's and one navigator's entries, two t-shirts, two patches, a set of rally decals, route pages, two tickets to the awards banquet, and much more.

The rally officially begins April 26th, in Sacramento Ca. but a special night stage will begin in San Francisco on the night of April 25th.

Details: http://www.thesnowballrally.com

April 27-May 1 - California Mille-rally through the state.

Information: Go to www.californiamille.com for more info.

Saturday May 3 - Napa Tour

Contact: Marty Allen at mallen@aol.com

Saturday, May 10 - Junior ROTC Car Show, Manteca

Contact Dave Nock at 209-924-1562 or healeydoc@sbcglobal.net

May 16-18: Rolling Thunder

Vintage races at Thunderhill Raceway-a Classic Sports Racing Group event. www.csrgracing.org

May 18 - United British Sports Car

Club Woodland meet (formerly Dixon Car Show and Swap Meet.) Woodland Fair grounds. Popular meet has moved. See www.ubscc.org for more info

Contact: www.ubscc.org for more info.

May 17, 2008 - Maxwell Classic Car Show

The 11th annual Classic Car Show and Parade. Located at Maxwell High School, 515 Oak Street, Maxwell, CA 95955. Free entry. Includes a parade.

Details: Flier Free. Contact Randy Wilson 530-438-2376

Entry Form: Entry Form

Map: Map

May 17-20, 2008: Sprite Jubilee 2008 - Hershey, PA

Sponsored by the Austin Healey Association of Southern CA.

Contact: Rick Moses spritejubilee@hotmail.com Ph: 877 748 3165

May 18, 2008: Friendship Day 08

34th Annual - Collector car show at Canada College Redwood City

$15 entry fee.

Contact: Bob Moll Co-Chair at 650-851-4944 or at friendshipday08@aol.com
Details: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=mpotac Includes pictures from past Friendship Days, as well as the flyer for '08.

Saturday May 24, 2008 - Old Route 99 British Show, Dunsmuir, CA.

The British car show and parade occurs from 12pm - 3pm; other unrelated festivities are scheduled throughout the 3-day weekend. See www.dunsmuir.com

May 31 - June 1, 2008: Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Race

A celebration of wine and vintage racing on one of the country’s most dynamic road courses, Infineon Raceway. In all, more than 250 vintage racecars will not only be on display, but they will also tackle the 12-turn, 2.52-mile serpentine circuit in a full weekend of racing in nine categories. Fans can enjoy a celebration of some of the world's finest vintage race cars, as well as wine country living when the 22nd annual Wine Country Classic vintage car races return to Infineon Raceway in 2008. This unique weekend will feature the very best in vintage car racing on the road course. The open paddock gives everyone a chance to get an up-close look at these historic machines in addition to a variety of car corrals that will be on display around the property.

Details: http://www.winecountryclassic.com
Corral Flyer:Flyer
Corral Rules:Corral Rules

May 31-June 8, 2008: British Car Week

Drive that Healey. This years British Car Week will take place during May 31 through June 8. Be sure to mark your 2008 calendars! While you're at it, be sure to notify your British car clubs so they can participate by helping us spread the word about British Car Week and classic British car awareness. Sponsored in part by the AHCUSA

Details: www.BritishCarWeek.org

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Mini Owners of America will be holding the 18th annual HAYWARD FIELD MEET

Location: Cal State East Bay on on the Practice Field from 9AM to 2PM.

This year we have opened it up to pre 1980 European and Japanese cars and others of particular interest. We would like to invite all the members of the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club to join us and display their cars on the lawn. We are just working on the details now so I will follow up with further info as it becomes available.

Contact: Nick Becker at 925-932-7886 or email becker2226@astound.net

Saturday, June 7: Hayward field meet and car show at Cal State East Bay in Hayward

Contact Nick Becker 925932-7886 or becker2226@astound.net

Sunday, June 15: Lucas-Morelli Rally, begins in Los Gatos. Great fun for everyone. Rally through the Santa Cruz Mountains

. Contact: Don Reichel 408-354-2222 or acastlekeep@AOL.COM

June 29 - July 4, 2008: The Austin Healey Club of San Diego - Conclave 2008 San Diego, CA.

Countdown to Conclave 2008

Event hosted by the San Diego Austin Healey Club. Info on Caravans from the Bay Area to come.

Contact: Rick Snover at ricksnover@earthlink.net

or go to www.sdhealey.org for more info.

Hotel:Sheraton Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island
Room Rates: $129/night, plus tax (currently 10.5%, may change by then) $12/night Secured Parking – Free Airport Shuttle
Honoured Guests: John Sprinzel, Gerry Coker

For Registration and Regalia forms, etc. visit the Official Austin Healey Conclave Web Site.

Click here for more information.

July 3: Donald Healey's birthday

Saturday July 26 - Tour Safari West in Yountville

Information:Contact David Nock, (209) 824-1562; Healeydoc@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, August 2: Annual Ice Cream Social

Contact Len Hartnett at (707) 448-3027 or thehartnetts@earthlink.net

August 5-12 - Hot August Nights

Classic car show held in Reno NV. Information: Go to www.hotaugustnights.net for more info.

If you're going make hotel reservations NOW.

August 9-10 - Mendocino Tour and dinner

Contact: John Trifari 408-373-6479 or jtrifari@comeast.net

August 9-10, 2008: Day at the Races at Laguna Seca, Watch the Pre-Historics

A caravan from Morgan Hill to the Monterey Pre-Historic Races at Laguna Seca Raceway for both Sat and Sun to watch classic car racing. Bring a sack lunch and we will picnic somewhere trackside, perhaps up on the famous corkscrew if it's not too windy. Food is available in the paddock area but I usually just bring a sack lunch.

Contact: Tracy Drummond at 408-394-3444 or at bighealey@charter.net