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1 Registration Package September This year s featured marques: Sponsored by: V e r m o n t 1

2 The British are coming! September of 2010 marks two decades of British Invasion. Yup, that s right; 20 years have come and gone since that fateful afternoon at Ye Olde England Inne when Chris and Mike, while enjoying some fine English Ale, asked each other how about doing something British in Stowe with cars! The first year that the British Invasion was born at the Stowe Polo Grounds, we attracted over 200 British Cars from around New England and Canada. We have continued to grow the event every year since then. With every passing year, we have attracted enthusiasts from further and further away, as a larger number of enthusiasts discover that just driving to Stowe, Vermont is an adventure worthy of undertaking. The participation of our friends from North and East of the border in Canada has provided an international flair and attracted some amazing motorcars. Many of us, my self included, have purchased motorcars that were in the British Car Corral. Over time, we have witnessed some of these fine motorcars transformed into Class Winners at the British Classic or in our Concours. In twenty years, we have seen some of the youth from the early years, that have returned year after year, grow into adults and now they enter their own motorcars in the Invasion Weekend. We have all grown together in sharing our common interest in things British. The British Invaders have discovered Stowe, purchased real estate in Stowe, and some have even been married in Stowe, with the Invasion serving as catalyst for all of this and more. We have enjoyed sunshine, persevered hurricanes and mud, and relished in many stories about the pilgrimage North to Vermont each September and all that it has entailed. The dry years and the wet years are the things that memories are made of. Not many British Motorcar Shows continue for twenty years, but we have persevered and we have enjoyed developing this annual event into what has become the largest All British Lifestyle event in the Eastern United States and we all have reason to stand proud. This year, we anticipate our largest turnout ever and can envision upwards of 800 to 1,000 British motorcars. We appreciate the support of our sponsors, and the many volunteers, some of which travel great distances to help deliver this quality event. We appreciate the local resorts that provide rooms for several of our staff members and we appreciate all the invaders who bring an amazing collection of British motorcars for all to enjoy. The experience of driving to Stowe and back while enjoying the back roads and meeting fellow enthusiasts and friends is something that our registrants look forward to from year to year. Last year, we welcomed Dennis Gage of My Classic Car who interviewed attendees and prepared a show for viewing on the Speed Network. This year we had coverage from MSN.Com. Recognition of the British Invasion as a premier motorcar event continues to grow. On a personal note, we apologize for having to raise the registration by $5.00 this year. As you may know, 3-M Corporation purchased Meguiar s and the level of support we once enjoyed has diminished. In addition, we have continued to address rising costs of suppliers, service providers, and more. This year our featured marques are: Austin-Healey, Roll-Royce, and Bentley. Once again, the Village of Stowe will repeat the Friday evening Street Party that was first introduced in 2008 inclusive of a live Beatles Tribute Band and complete with food and beverage vendors. We invite you to come join the big party. We hope that you will help us celebrate our 20 th year and we wish you many miles of pleasant touring in your own British Classic. How to Get to Stowe British Invasion XX Exit 10 off Vermont Interstate 89 onto Route 100 North to Stowe. Follow Route 100 for 10 miles to three-way stop in downtown Stowe. Left onto Route 108 / The Mountain Road and follow for 1/4 mile to Weeks Hill Road on right next to Vermont Country Properties. Look for show entrance on right. Weeks Hill Road STOWE Michael & Chris 2 ye olde England Inne Interstate 89 Exit 10 to Route 100 North

3 2010 Events Basin Harbor Club Driving Tour - Thursday 10:00am For those arriving in Stowe early, this self-guided driving tour will leave from Ye Olde England Inne on Thursday morning around 10:00 AM for a scenic Vermont country drive through the mountains. Your $30 per person fee covers lunch on the shores of Lake Champlain at the legendary Basin Harbor Club. You must book this event separately from your British Invasion Registration by contacting Chris Francis at or at chrisf@englandinn.com. DO NOT send your remittance for this Tour with your registration to Hopkinton, MA. Driving Tour - Friday 2:00-4:00pm A self-guided driving tour of the scenic Vermont countryside. Leaving from the Stowe Special Events Field, the tour will travel over paved roads. The tour will finish at the Registrant s Reception under the show field tent at 4:00pm. Registrant s Reception - Friday 4:00-6:00pm The official kick-off reception for this year s British Invasion is to be held under the tent at the STOWE SPECIAL EVENTS FIELD. This event is open to all Pre-Registered participants in the British Invasion Weekend, Car owners and Vendors alike. The reception presents an opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Registration name badges are required for admission and must be worn at all times. British Classic Motorcar Show - Saturday 8:30am Field opens at 8:30 am. This is a Pre-Registered ONLY show. You may register by mail before September 5th, or on Friday, September 17th between 12:00 Noon and 6:00PM at the Stowe Special Events Field. ONLY pre-registered cars will be allowed to enter the show field on Saturday, September 18th. Judging of the British Classic Motorcar Show will be by the vote of the Registrants (People s Choice). In addition to Class Awards, Special Awards may be presented by Sponsors and the Executive Committee. Concours d Elegance - Saturday 8:30am Field opens at 8:30 am. The Concours d Elegance is a Judged competition attracting show cars in the 90+ point category. Cars, must be British, over 15 years old, and may NOT be replicas. No substitution of cars are allowed. Judging of entrants in the Concours d Elegance competition will be based on a 100 point system, similar to the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) judging rules. Criteria for judging includes mechanical operation, paint, interior, woodworking, undercarriage, chrome, engine compartment, and authenticity. A minimum of 90 points is required for 1 st place, 85 for 2 nd place and 75 for 3 rd place. In case of a tie score, multiple awards will be presented. A special Award for the Best of Concours will be presented. The Concours d Elegance is a preregistered ONLY event. The cut-off date for Concours cars to register is September 5th. The British Pub Tent - Saturday, Sunday British food and beverages at their finest, including traditional Bangers and Mash. The Notch Run Driving Tour - Sunday 8:30am (Michael F. Gaetano-Tour Leader) A driving tour of the scenic Vermont countryside, which will culminate at the show field. Leaving from the high school parking lot, the tour will travel over paved roads through the Notch for a 75 minute morning drive. Competition of Colors - Sunday 9:00am to 2:30pm Vote for your favorite British Classic by color. All British car owners are invited to park by color on the field with the registrants. Display your Car Cards to compete for awards. Non-registered British cars may also park on the field but are not eligible for awards. Competition 9:00 to 1:00. Awards at 2:00. Competition includes RED, WHITE, BLUE, BRITISH RACING GREEN, BLACK, TWO-TONE (for those of you who couldn t decide what color to paint your cars) and RAINBOW, for all other colors not previously mentioned. Back Seat Driver s Competition - Sunday 10:00am The driver, blind-folded, gets verbal instructions from the back seat passenger to help navigate the course. Sign up on the field with Chris Francis. Tailgate Picnic Competition - Sunday 10:30am A display of creativity, good food, and things British. This event has become a Classic and perhaps one of the best Tailgate Competitions on the East Coast! Awards will be given for Most Elegant, Most Creative, Most British, Best Costume, Best Tasting, Most Practical, Most Outrageous, and, Most Humorous. Winners Drive-By and Review - Sunday 11:00am The 1st place winners from the British Classic, People s Choice Competition will be invited to participate in a drive by and review. Winners will be presented with a special ribbon. Concours d Elegance 1st place winners (from the Judged Competition-Saturday) are invited to also participate in the drive by and will be announced as Saturday s ribbon winners. British Market Place & Auto Jumble - Friday noon to Sunday (from Marmite to Morgans) A collection of British Companies and vendors selling British and British-like products and services. Hard to find car spares, motoring accessories, British Food & Beverage, Regalia, Barbour jackets, and more. British Car Corral - Friday noon to Sunday An opportunity to buy or sell a British Motor Car or Motorcycle. For Sale signs are NOT allowed on the show field. You may place a car for sale in the Car Corral, but in so doing it cannot compete for honors on the show field. The Registration fee for the Car Corral includes a Tour Plaque, admission for two to all field events Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the Registrants Reception. If you are among the first 300 to register for the show you will also receive our special Meet Gift. Please note: Schedule is subject to change. 3

4 Schedule and Class List Thursday, September 16 th 10 AM Basin Harbor Club Driving Tour Separate registration required for this pre-event. Contact Chris Francis to register: or (starts from Ye Olde England Inne, Stowe, VT) Friday, September 17 th 10 AM - Noon Vendor Registration and Sign In - STOWE SPECIAL EVENTS FIELD Noon - 6 PM British Motorcar Show Registration and Sign In at Stowe Special Events Field, Weeks Hill Road, Stowe Noon - 4 PM British Auto Jumble British Marketplace British Car Corral at Stowe Special Events Field 2-4 PM Vermont Countryside Driving Tour- departs from Show Field promptly at 2:00 PM 4-6 PM Reception & Cocktail Hour at Stowe Special Events Field (Name Badges Required) 6 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES Saturday, September 18 th (at Stowe Special Events Field, Weeks Hill Road, Stowe, VT) 8:30 AM Show opens 9 AM Show grounds open to public British AutoJumble British Marketplace British Car Corral British Classic Motorcar Show British Pub & Food Concession 10 AM British Concours d Elegance Judging 11 AM People s Choice balloting begins 1 PM People s Choice balloting ends 2:30 PM Concours d Elegance Awards 3:30 PM People s Choice Awards 5 PM Show closes for the day Sunday, September 19 th 8:30 AM The Notch Run Driving Tour Leaving the high school parking lot promptly at 8:30, run time 75 minutes, paved roads 9 AM Show grounds open to public British AutoJumble British Marketplace British Car Corral Competition of Colors. Cars in Designated Color Groupings 10 AM Back Seat Driver s Competition 10AM Tailgate Party Competitors in Position for set up 11 AM WINNERS Drive By & Review British Classic, People s Choice 1st Place Winners (Ribbons Presentation) Concours d Elegance 1st Place Winners (Drive-by Review) Noon Judging of Tailgate Competition Commences 1 PM British Tailgate Picnic Competition Awards 2 PM Competition of Colors Awards 4 Class Description CLASS 1 BRITISH MOTORCYCLES CLASS 2 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (PRE WAR) CLASS 3 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (EARLY POST WAR) CLASS 4 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (SHADOW & LATER) CLASS 5 AUSTIN HEALEY 100 s (BN1-1953/54, BN2-1955/57) CLASS 6 AUSTIN HEALEY 100/6 & 3000, Mark I & Mark II, BN4 & BN6 ( ), BN7 & BT7 1959/62) Side Curtains CLASS 7 AUSTIN HEALEY Mark II and Mark III, BJ7 (1962/64) & BJ8 (1964/68)- Roll-Up Windows CLASS 8 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE (BUGEYE & SQUAREBODY) CLASS 9 MG Pre-War & TC Series CLASS 10 MG TD Series CLASS 11 MG TF Series CLASS 12 MG-MGA Series Pre-1960 CLASS 13 MG-MGA Series Post-1960 CLASS 14 MGB- (Early Chrome Bumpers ) CLASS 15 MGB- (late Chrome Bumpers ) CLASS 16 MGB (Early - Rubber Bumpers 1974&1/2-78) CLASS 17 MGB (Late & LE - Rubber Bumpers ) CLASS 18 MGB/GT s, MG-C/GT s CLASS 19 MGB V8 Conversions CLASS 20 MGC s CLASS 21 MG-Midget CLASS 22 LOTUS Sevens CLASS 23 LOTUS CLASS 24 MORGAN TRIKES (3-Wheelers) CLASS 25 MORGAN 4/4 s. PLUS-4 s & PLUS 8 s CLASS 26 JAGUAR ( ) XK120/140/150) CLASS 27 JAGUAR SALOONS (to 1970 MK V, VII, VIII, IX, X & 420G) CLASS 28 JAGUAR SEDANS ( ) MK I/II, 420, S-Type) CLASS 29 JAGUAR SEDANS ( XJ6, XJ12, XJ6C, XJ12C) CLASS 30 JAGUAR XJS s ( ) CLASS 31 JAGUAR SEDANS Post 87 (XJ6, XJ8, XJR, XJ12) CLASS 32 JAGUAR (E-TYPE SERIES I / 61-68) CLASS 33 JAGUAR (E-TYPE SERIES II ( 69-71) & III ( & V12 S) CLASS 34 JAGUAR - XK8 and XKR, S-Type & X-Type (1996 to present) CLASS 35 MINI COOPER 2001 to Present CLASS 36 AUSTIN & MORRIS MINI CLASS 37 AUSTIN & MORRIS & ROVER MINI 1970 s to 2000 CLASS 38 MORRIS MINOR (All Models, except Mini) CLASS 39 TRIUMPH (TR-2, TR-3A, TR-3B) CLASS 40 TRIUMPH (TR-4) CLASS 41 TRIUMPH (TR-250) CLASS 42 TRIUMPH (TR-6 through 1973) CLASS 43 TRIUMPH (TR-6 From 1974) CLASS 44 TRIUMPH (TR-7, TR-8) CLASS 45 TRIUMPH (SPITFIRE) CLASS 46 TRIUMPH (GT-6) CLASS 47 TRIUMPH & OTHER TRIUMPHS (Stags, Heralds, Sport Sixes) CLASS 48 ASTON MARTIN & LAGONDA CLASS 49 DAIMLER CLASS 50 JENSEN CLASS 51 ROVER CARS CLASS 52 SINGER CLASS 53 SUNBEAM (ALPINE, TIGER & Others) CLASS 54 TVR CLASS 55 LAND ROVER Series I, II, III CLASS 56 LAND ROVER DEFENDER CLASS 57 RANGE ROVER & DISCOVERY CLASS 58 BRITISH RACING CARS CLASS 59 BRITISH SPORTS CARS OTHER (Pre 1965) CLASS 60 BRITISH SPORTS CARS OTHER (1965 to- PRESENT) CLASS 61 BRITISH SALOON, OTHER (Pre 1965) CLASS 62 BRITISH SALOON, OTHER (1965 to- PRESENT) CLASS 63 REPLICARS Competition of Colors RED WHITE BLUE BRITISH RACING GREEN BLACK TWO-TONE RAINBOW Tailgate Picnic Categories Best Costume Most Elegant Most British Most Outrageous Best Tasting Most Practical Most Creative Most Humorous Organizers Reserve the Right to add, delete, and modify classes.

5 September 17th - 19th, 2010 British Invasion XX S t o w e, V e r m o n t R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m Pre-registration deadline is September 5, 2010! Friday, September 17th registration - 12 noon to 6pm only at show field! Internal Use Only Registration: Class: Date Rec d: Check: Check Amt: Name(s) to Appear on Car Card (Limit 2): Registrant s Name (ONE name only, Please) Street Address: City: Zip: State/Province: Country: Phone: First Car: Year: Trailer Parking Yes No Fees apply to each car registered. Second Car: Year: Trailer Parking Yes No Make: Body Style: Class: Display Only Make: Body Style: Class: Display Only Please register for only 1 of the 1st three competitions (for each vehicle) British Classic Motorcar Show $60.00 British Concours d Elegance $70.00 Car Corral $80.00 Please register for only 1 of the 1st three competitions (for each vehicle) British Classic Motorcar Show $60.00 British Concours d Elegance $70.00 Car Corral $80.00 Tailgate Competition $10.00 Tailgate Competition $10.00 Guest(s) Names ($20 per additional adult guest, children under 12 years are free): 1 Adult Guest: (FREE spouse/other) 2 Adult Guest: $ Adult Guest: $ Adult Guest: $20.00 Children Under 12: 5 (FREE) 6 (FREE) TOTAL: $ Checks and money orders in U.S. funds only. No credit cards accepted. THE PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 5, We cannot guarantee that pre-registrations received after this date will be accepted and processed due to time restraints. The first 300 meet registrants will receive a MEET GIFT and the year s goodie bag. The registration fee includes a Tour Plaque, admission for 2 to all field events Friday, Saturday and Sunday including the Registrant s Reception. INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE 5

6 PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!!! Show field registration for the British Classic Motorcar Show will be held only on Friday, September 17, 2010, 12 noon to 6 pm in the registration tent. There will be no Saturday registration in order to fairly accommodate all participants. Please note that only pre-registrants will receive computer generated personalized name badges and car cards. All Friday registrants information will be hand written. Motorcar show entrance to the field on Saturday will begin at 8:30 am and close promptly at 12:00 noon to allow for registrant voting, ballot collection and counting, and preparation for the awards ceremony. This year we will be collecting ballots beginning at noon and ending at 1:00 pm sharp! The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 3:30pm. Any and all changes are made for the protection and safety of the registrants and their cars. Additional Information for our Records: I. Car Club Affiliations: II.Where will you be staying in Stowe: Instructions: Registrant Information: Please print all information provided clearly and legibly. Print names to appear on Car Card as desired. Limit is two (2) names. Awards will be presented to motor car owners with names appearing on the Car Cards during the Awards Ceremony. Complete all registrant information in space provided. There may be only one (1) registrant listed! The registrant will be the first name listed. Complete information and any changes from previous years registrations will be greatly appreciated. Motorcar Information: A motor car may only be registered in one (1) of the following events: British Classic Motorcar Show, British Concours d Elegance or Car Corral. Two (2) cars may be registered on this form. Please use another registration form or a copy of one for registering additional motorcars. Please provide all information regarding year, make and model and consider carefully the appropriate CLASS for your motor car. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay field placement on the day of the show. The car classes are listed on the previous page. DISPLAY only registrants cars are placed on the show field, but are not judged by fellow participants in the People s Choice category and are not eligible for awards. Please indicate on the registration form if DISPLAY ONLY is desired. A sticker will be provided on the car card to indicate this status. You must also indicate a Class for show field placement. Guest Information: Fill out each guest s first then last name clearly and legibly. Each registrered car has one (1) free guest. This would be the spouse or other designee. Please note: There is only one registrant name accepted. In the case of two (2) names listed as registrant, the second name will be considered the free guest. Additional guests are $20.00 additional for weekend participation. This includes Friday Registrant s Reception. Children under 12 years of age are free. Each registered child will receive a name badge. Insurance information and statement must be filled out and signed. Registration will not be processed without signature. Please make checks payable in US Funds to The British Invasion. Your cancelled check serves as registration confirmation. If you require a written confirmation, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your registration, with a notation on lower left corner: Registration Confirmation. Credit Card payments are NOT accepted for registration. 6 III. Insurance Release Statement: I hereby agree to enter the above described cars in the British Invasion Weekend in Stowe, Vermont and to participate in other planned events scheduled during the meet. In consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate in these events and other valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound, I agree to release the British Invasion, Inc., and the committee from any and all liability for injuries, damages, or losses arising from my entry and attendance in the meet. Registrant s Signature: Date: I (we) carry liability insurance with (Insurance Company) Policy Number: Effective from: to: Remit to: The British Invasion, Inc. c/o Paula Gaetano Ravenwood 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA USA

7 Rules of the Show All vendors, all show vehicles and all guests MUST register with the British Invasion Registration Staff. Parking is restricted to assigned locations. For the safety of the spectators & show vehicles, NO bicycles will be allowed on the show grounds Young children must be under the supervision of a responsible adult. Maintain a responsible distance from the show vehicles. Buckles, zippers, large handbags and swinging cameras can easily inflict costly damage. For Sale signs are allowed only in the Car Corral Area, NOT on the show field. All show cars must be driven onto the show field under their own power. Fire extinguishers are required in all show vehicles. All registered show cars must be on the show field by 10:00 AM Saturday. ONLY Pre-Registered cars will be allowed to enter the show field on Saturday. Show field entrance will close at NOON on Saturday. All ballots must be placed in the ballot boxes by 1:00 PM on Saturday. For the safety of the spectators & show cars, show vehicles are not allowed to leave the show fields until after the awards are given. Vehicles must be on the show field at the time of the award ceremony to receive an award. Participation in the British Concours d Elegance Competition is limited to Preregistered cars ONLY. Classes will be based on registration. The decision of the Judging Committee is FINAL. The British Invasion, Inc. will NOT be held responsible for any and all damage claims. Classes with 3 cars or less registered and on the field will be awarded 1 award; 4 cars registered and on the field, 2 awards; and, 6 cars or more registered and on the field, 3 awards. It is the intent of the executive committee to have classes of 5 to 15 cars. The executive committee reserves the right to combine or add classes if the number of entrants in a given class justifies such a change. Sufficient notice must be given in order to justify addition of a one-marque class. Important: NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SHOW FIELD. Staff & Coordinators Event Coordinators Michael F. Gaetano Ravenwood 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA (cell) Fax: (w) mgaetano@britishinvasion.com WEB PAGE: Affiliations: Rolls-Royce Owners Club; Martha s Vineyard Sports & Touring Club; Classic Car Club of America; Antique Auto Club of America; Trustee -Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation, Brookline, MA Christopher Francis c/o Ye Olde England Inne 433 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT Phone: Fax: cfrancis@britishinvasion.com Affiliations: Proprietor of Ye Olde England Inne; Stowe Area Association; NE British Business Association; Martha s Vineyard Sports & Touring Club; Aston Martin Owners Club Chief JudgeS Larry Durocher 398 Old Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT laduroch@earthlink.net Gene Sorbo 535 South St., Unit 20, Fitchburg, MA gene.sorbo@gmail.com Vendor Coordinator Michael F. Gaetano Ravenwood 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA (cell) Fax: (w) mgaetano@britishinvasion.com Registration Coordinator Paula Gaetano Ravenwood, 6 Pendulum Pass, Hopkinton, MA Affiliations: Rolls-Royce Owners Club, Martha s Vineyard Sports & Touring Club For Stowe area accommodations, call (800) 24-stowe. For additional information and updates, visit our website: 7

8 The British Invasion, Inc. c/o Michael F. Gaetano 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA address Service requested 2011 Addres goes this direction