2010 Golden Gate AHC Event Schedule
The following events have been scheduled or are tentative for 2010. If you wish to have an event listed, contact Loren Parks at 530-893-8643 or lorparks@gmail.com .
Events sponsored by the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club. 
Saturday, January 16, 2010: GGAHC Annual Planning Session
What: A meeting for ALL Club Members to help plan events for 2010. Informal Pizza lunch to be provided!
Where: The offices of Lee Bardellini, 2000 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, CA 94583
Contact: Let Marty Allen (martyallen@aol) or Lee Bardelini (HeLeeEsq@aol.com) know if you plan to attend.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10 AM: Annual Tech Session "Making Sure Your Healey is Dependable"
Where: British Car Specialists at 2060 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205.
More Info: At this year's tech session we will go over the common issues that can arise while you are out on the road and may ruin your day. We will also cover those things that may stop you from trusting your car to get you home from one of our clubs tours. This way there are no excuses about "I can't go because my car won't get me home." We will take one volunteer's car and go over it front to back, looking for what might happen to cause a breakdown while on tour. We will also look for some of those Lucas Gremlins that may be lurking in your electrical system. If you would like to volunteer your car please let Dave know so he can make the arrangements to get the car ready prior to this session. We will also do some hands on and you can take at look at your Healey, time allowing. We will bring it in and you can take a look at some of the items that we went over during the session on the demonstration car.
RSVP: Dave Nock at 209-924-1562 or at healeydoc@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, March 27, 2010: Club Officers Meeting
What: Quarterly meeting for Club Officers to coordinate club activities for 2010. Meeting begins at 9:00 AM.
Where: The offices of Lee Bardellini, 2000 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, CA 94583
Contact: Let Marty Allen (martyallen@aol) or Lee Bardelini (HeLeeEsq@aol.com) know if you plan to attend.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11 AM: GGAHC Season Opener Luncheon and Tour
Where: Mark your calendars and plan on attending this great event. It's time to dust off the Healey and get that engine started. Of course, your other car is always welcome too, after all, our meetings are about friendship and having fun. We will begin by having lunch at the Bay Area's famous Max's Cafe, at their San Ramon location. Following lunch we will caravan to the Blackhawk Auto Museum (which is only a few minutes away) for a private tour of those other wonderful driving machines.
Plan to arrive at Max's around 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 27th. To help make the lunch affordable for everyone, the club is subsidizing the lunch and your cost will be a nominal $10 per head. Pay Lee with cash or check at the event. There is also an $8 entry fee into Blackhawk Auto Museum.
More Info: See www.blackhawkmuseum.org/ for information about the museum. See www.maxsworld.com/home.html for more information about Max's Diner.
Contact: Lee Bardelini at Lee Bardellini to RSVP.
Saturday, April 24, 2010: Lodi Wine Tour
What: Want to watch some grapes grow and taste some delicious wine along the way? Come join us for this incredible journey through delta roads for a tour through California's oldest and most prolific grape growing region. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the Valley Oak trees.
- Meet at McDonald's parking lot in Rio Vista on Hwy 12
- There is also a gas station to top off your tanks.
- Tour begins at 9:30 AM Saturday
- Wineries charge $5 to $10 per person for wine tasting
We will tour three to four local wineries with a lunch stop at a local park filled with beautiful shade trees, Japanese garden and zoo. There is an entry fee of $5.00 per car. We will finish with some host provided refreshments before sending you back home by mid afternoon.
Lodi produces more wine than Napa and Sonoma combined. Some of America's most popular wines are made there. Mondavi, Gallo, Sebastiani, Glenn Ellen, Sutter Home and many other well known wines are grown and produced in Lodi.
The first commercial vineyard was established by George West in 1853 and he built the El Pinal Winery in 1858. By the late 1880 farmers embraced the Tokay grape as a versatile table grape with eye catching flame color. It is very distinctive to the Lodi region. The Tokay is a wonderful table grape, but can also be fermented into wine, distilled into brandy or fortified into ports and sherrys.
Prohibition actually helped the Lodi growers. Under the Volstead Act, home winemaking was allowed and the demand for wine grapes actually increased. Thousands of railcars left Lodi each harvest full of Zinfandels, Tokays and Alicantes. In 1933 when Prohibition was repealed, the Lodi vinters didn’t miss a step and began producing dessert wines.
The Lodi region transitioned in the 1960's to producing quality varietal wines preferred today. They produce premium, award winning wines that are enjoyed around the world today. Many of the wineries are 5th & 6th generation owned and operated. Come enjoy the personal touch and friendly atmosphere of Lodi winemakers.
Contact: Dave or Jerri Nock at 209-824-1562 or at healeydoc@verizon.net for details.
Saturday, May 15, 2010: GGAHC Tour to Donald Healey Memorial Grove
Where: A relaxing tour South on Skyline Blvd to Big Basin State Park. More info soon. There will be a short walk in the park to reach the Memorial Grove. Bring a bag lunch.
More Info: Check out a photo gallery of the Memorial at www.justbrits.com/DMH/DMH.html.
Contact: Jim Morton at themortons@starstream.net to RSVP.
TBD, June 2010: Marin Headlands and Nike Base Tour
Where: Near San Francisco
Info: This event is still in planning, with minimal details now available. The club will meet somewhere in the North Bay, and tour to the Marin Headlands for a walking tour of the Nike Missile Base. Lunch plans and meeting place/time will follow soon.
June 28 - July 1, 2010: Austin Healey Rendezvous 2010
Where: Eugene, OR
Info: This event is scheduled for June 28 to July 1, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. They plan on conducting a popular car show, tech sessions and a variety of tours! The special guest for the event is Hank Leach, organizer and past President of the Austin Healey Club, Pacific Center. This is a not to miss event that will provide thrills for all Healey enthusiasts!
For more information and registration forms, check them out at healey-oregon.org/rendezvous-2010
Several GGAHC groups are forming to travel together to Rendezvous 2010. Find out more at our March meeting.
July 11 - 16, 2010: Conclave 2010
Where: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena IL
Info: Not only is this event a wonderful celebration of all things Healey, it is also the AHCA's 35th Anniversary party. The event looks like it's going to be a wonderful gathering filled with memorable events, including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise. Register before April 15, 2010 for the early bird discount. Check out their website at www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ for more detials.
Saturday, July 24, 2010: Napa Valley Wine Tour
Where: Napa Valley, CA
Info: George Henke will lead this tour which will stop at several excellent wineries along the way. More details to follow.
TBD, August 2010: Niles Canyon Railroad Tour
Where: Niles Canyon Railway, near Fremont, CA
Info: This event will involve a drive to the railway, then a planned ride on a steam train and possibly dinner in the dining car. Check out the Niles Canyon Railway's website at www.ncry.org// for detials about the railway.
TBD, August 2010: GGAHC Annual Healey
Ice Cream Social
Where: Vacaville, CA, with new locations in the San Jose and Sacramento areas.
Info: Free ice cream to all Healey drivers and passengers who RSVP to Len prior to the event!
Contact: Len Hartnet at 707-448-3027 or by email at thehartnetts@earthlink.net
TBD, October 2010: Sierra Fall Colors Tour
Where: Tour from Auburn, CA through Sierra Valley, Donner Pass and back to Nevada City. This was a wonderful event in 2009 and 2010 looks to be even better. More details soon.
TBD, December 2010: GGAHC Holiday Dinner
More Info: Details coming soon!
Other Non-GGAHC 2010 Sports Car Events
Including Other Healey Events
Friday, January 1, 2010: Anti-Football Run
Info: Bring your 25+ year old car for a scenic four hour tour. Register by Dec 1 2009 for route notes and sweatshirt with a clever quote on it! Meet at Poggio's at 8:00 am with a 9:00 am departure time, rain or shine. Make your own reservations for the follow on luncheon at Poggio's.
Where: Poggio's, at 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA. at 8:00 am Contact:www.californiamille.com or call 415-479-9940
April 9-11, 2010: CSRG Historic Car Races
Where: Infineon Raceway, Sears Point
Info:Events begin on Friday with a CSRG "Get Into Vintage Racing" Drivers school. This even celebrates 100 years of Alfa Romeo. Get more information at: www.csrgracing.org and www.searspoint.com/
Sunday, April 25, 2010: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
Where:Half Moon Bay Airport
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
Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, 2010: Moss Motors Extravaganza
Where: Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA.
Info: Sponsored by the Vintage Auto Racing Association, watch or participate in vintage car racing at Buttonwillow Raceway. For directions to the track, visit Buttonwillow Raceway online at www.buttonwillowraceway.com/.
Saturday, May 8, 2010: Estrella War Birds Museum and Automobile Display
Where: Join with a number of GGAHC members as they visit the Estrella War Birds Museum during their open house. Admission will be free.
More Info: Find more about the Estrella War Birds Museum at www.ewarbirds.org/.
Saturday, May 8, 2010: Army JROTC Car Show
Where: Manteca, CA
More Info: Coming soon.
TBD, May 2010: Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
Where: North School located at 545 Eucalyptus Avenue in Hillsborough, CA
More info: www.hillsboroughconcours.org/
Contact: Medea Isphording Bern at concoursentry@hillsboroughconcours.org
TBD, May 2010: Maxwell Classic Car Show
Where: Maxwell High School, 515 Oak Street in Maxwell, CA. Parade and car show registration is free.
Contact: Randy Wilson at 530-438-2376.
TBD, May 2010: Shriner's Hospital Concours d'Elegance
Where: Mather Field in Rancho Cordova, CA
More Info: Check out their web page at www.sactime.com/ShrinersConcours08.html
Saturday and Sunday, May 14 - 16, 2010: Rolling Thunder Historic Car Races
Where: Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA.
More Info: Check them out online at www.csrgracing.org/
Sunday, May 16, 2010: Friendship Day Car Show
Where: Canada College, Redwood City, CA. This event is sponsored by the Mid Peninsula Old Time Auto Club.
Info: This is the 36th Friendship Day and the 50th Anniversary of the sponsor club. Come out and help them celebrate!
Contact: Bob Moll at 650-851-4944 or check them out online at clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/mpotac/friendship.html.
May 19 - 23, 2010: California Healey Week
Where: Temecula, CA. This event is sponsored by the Austin Healey Association of Southern California.Check them out online for the latest info at www.austin-healey.org/. Events include a winery tours in Fallbrook and Julian, a Funkhana, Car Show, Tech Sessions and Craft events. Download the event registration form here.
Contact: George McHarris at gmcharris@hotmail.com
Sunday, May 23, 2010: United British Sports Car Club Annual Show
Where: Woodland Fair Grounds
More Info: Check out their web page at www.ubscc.org.
TBD, May, 2010: Old Route 99 British Car Show
Where: Dunsmuir, CA
More Info: Car show and parade from 12pm to 3pm with other unrelated festivities throughout the 3-day weekend. More online at www.dunsmuir.com
May 29 - June 6, 2010: British Car Week
More Info: Drive that Healey! Details at www.BritishCarWeek.org.
Saturday and Sunday, June 5 - 6, 2010: Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival
Where: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA.
More Info: Purchase tickets and get more info at www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/sonoma_historic_motorsports_festival/
TBD, June, 2010: Hayward Field Meet and Car Show
Where: Cal State East Bay in Hayward, CA.
Contact: Nick Becker at 925-932-7886 or becker2226@astound.net.
Sunday, June 7 - 10, 2010: 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 9 - 11, 2010: Hot San Jose Nights
Where: San Jose, CA, at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. This event includes car shows, a drive-in movie, swap meet and much more.
Info: Early Bird Registration before March 12 is $65 and covers 1 car and 2 people. Get more details at www.hotsanjosenights.com
TBD, July, 2010: Bethel Island 50's Bash Car Show
Where: Bethel Island, CA
More Info: Check out their website at: www.bethelisland-chamber.com/50s.html for more details.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010: 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. Registration details have not been released.
More Info: www.motorclubevents.com
Thursday, August 12, 2010: 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 13, 2010: Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally
Where: Pacific Grove, CA
Info: The 16th Annual Concours Auto Rally raises money for charitable, non-profit organizations. For more details and registration information, check them out atwww.pgautorally.org
Friday, August 13, 2010: Concorso Italiano
Where: Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, CA.
More Info: www.concorso.com
Friday, August 13, 2010: The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering
Where: Quail Lodge in Carmel, CA.
More Info: www.quaillodgeevents.com/pages/thequail.cgi
August 13 - 15, 2010: Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Where: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
More Info: www.mazdaraceway.com
Sunday, August 15, 2010: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Where: Pebble Beach Golf Course - the 18th Fairway.
More Info: www.pebblebeachconcours.net
TBD, August 2010: REME British and European Car Show
Where: The Fred Stoke Ranch in Sonoma County, near Windsor. Live Jazz music, vendors, BBQ food and wine tasting. Check online for more info at redwoodempiremini.com
More Info: carshow@redwoodempiremini.com
Saturday and Sunday, September 11 - 12, 2010: Brisbane Marina British Car Day
Where: Sierra Point Marina, Brisbane, CA. Saturday Tour and Sunday show.
More Info: Check them out online at www.allcarcentral.com/British_Car_Meet.html; or contact them by calling 310-392-6605 or by email at rfeibusch1@earthlink.net
Sunday, September 12, 2010: Chico Concours d'Elegance
Where: Chico, CA
Info: A day full of music, refreshments, entertainment and beautiful cars at Cutte Creek Country Club. Entry fee is $30 if you register before August 23rd. For more details and the registration form, check them out at www.chicoconcours.com.
Saturday, September 25, 2010: Ironstone Concours d'Elegance
Where: Ironstone Winery, Murphy's, 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, 2010. A number of GGAHC members are planning on participating in this event and perhaps touring in the Gold Country on Sunday, Sep 26.
Friday - Sunday, October 1 - 3, 2010: CSRG Charity Challenge
Where: Infineon Raceway,
Info: The 7th Annual CSRG Charity Challenge, featuring historic F1 cars. Get more details online at www.csrgracing.org/
Sunday, October 3, 2010: Niello Concours at Serrano and Festi d'Italia
Where: El Dorado Hills, CA (near Sacramento)
More Info: Check online at www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com
TBD, October 2010: Clovis British Car Roundup
Where: Clovis, CA
More info: Call 559-298-7144 or check online at www.valleybritish.org
TBD, October 2010: The Califonia Autumn Classic British Car Show, Tour and Dinner
Where: Morgan Hill, CA
Contact: Bill Meade at 831-722-3253 or by email at billmeade@charter.net
More Info: www.autumnclassic.100mregistry.com
Saturday and Sunday, October 30 - 31, 2010: CSRG Season Finale
Where: Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA.
More Info: Check them out online at www.csrgracing.org/
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