The Good Oil Volume 25 Number 5 May 2017 Inside President s Report Page 2 Motorsport Festival request Page 3 March General Meeting Page 4 Mallala demo Page 8 CLASS ACT AT MALLALA Stuart Penn s Vincent created a lot of interest among the car fans at the Register s recent demo runs during the Anzac Day weekend Sporting Car Club event at Mallala. Pic by Nick Clarke. Photo s in this issue are courtesy www.historicmotorcycleracing.org
HMCRRSA OFFICE BEARERS 2013/2014 PATRON: Mal Pitman President Trevor Henderson 8384 5284 (h) 8249 3300 (w) 8241 0529 (fax) Vice President Danny Ahern 0407 826 951 (m) Treasurer Dean Watson Secretary Chris Hayward Competition Secretary Danny Ahern 0407 826 951 (m) Social Secretary/Librarian Geoff Grant 0422 413358 geoffpgrant@hotmail.com Newsletter Editor Hamish Cooper 0419 039010 (m) cooper.hamish@gmail.com Committee Members Club Delegates Club Address General Meeting Venue (third Thursday of each month) Honorary Life Members Paul Walker Tony Tildesley Stuart Penn Neil Watson Bob Balestrin vacant Road Race/MSA PO Box 311 Campbelltown SA 5074 MSA Office 251 The Parade BEULAH PARK Peter WESTERMAN (Deceased) Richard RAKE Danny AHERN David MANSON Len SMITH Ken LUCAS Doc WATSON (Deceased) Trevor HENDERSON Phil BAUGHAN Len DYSON (Deceased) Les Bell 0412 816 677 8278 5464 Committee Meeting (first Tuesday of every month) 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2009 2013 May already! Wish we could put a twinleading-shoe brake on time, but then we d have to wait longer for anticipated events like race and ride days and of course our State Titles. Speaking of, Chris Peake, who made the podium at last weekend s Old Farts on a bike loaned by John Snoad, has confirmed he will be our Steward at this year s State Titles. Chris has been excellent in this role, so we are really pleased to have him again, and we shall also enjoy the dulcet tones of Dougie Duke s over the Tannoy. Once again we went into battle with our Atujara rivals at another round of the Les Diener series, our team comprising Robin Williams, Phil Baughan, Neil Watson and yours truly; the opposition being Chris Lang, PRESIDENT S REPORT 2 Ken Ball, Richard Metcalf and Chris Pash. Too early for results yet, but I m expecting a close contest, Messrs. Metcalf and Pash occupying their usual positions at the pointy end, though each of our guys should have scored fairly well. Watch this space! We have been given a heap of English motorcycle magazines from the late 1940s and early 1950s, some in binders, by a lovely bloke called Geoff Mudge. Geoff was an excellent speedway rider, who rode at Rowley Park, and in England where he rode for the Poole Pirates for 11 seasons, and is having a clearout as he intends downsizing homewise. I hope our members will find something of interest in them. Trevor Henderson, President
ISLE OF MAN TT 2017: Davo swaps No 15 for No 1 Register member David Davo Johnson starts the Isle of Man Superbike TT and Senior races first on the road and wearing the No 1 plate. Nineteen of the first 20 seeded riders have lapped at over 128mph and between them have a remarkable total of 71 TT victories and 195 podiums. Davo, who became the fastest-ever Aussie around the course last year, will be riding the new Norton SG6. It uses the frame of the all-new Norton V4 SS road bike unveiled last November. However, SG6 will once again feature the race-proven V4 Aprilia CRT, with Norton Boss Stuart Garner stating that With first deliveries of V4 SS bikes not expected until the second half of 2017 it s too early in the engine s development to race the new Norton V4 engine given the dangers and endurance involved in competitive racing at the TT. You can catch all the action live on the internet on the internet radio station www.manxradio.com Motorsport Festival, Dec 9-10 Registrations required with emphasis on Periord 5-6 Motorsport Festival Victoria Park will this year be on the weekend of 9 th & 10 th December. The organisers have asked that we again be involved but they want some newer race bikes. This year will be Period 5&6 s turn to have a play. I urgently need to get some registration of interest happening so that we can confidently let the organiser know that we have 15 or 20 bikes to put on track. I think Cookies new XR69 would be ace as would Kym Davey s lovely Hondas and the TZ s in the club to name a few. Please help me help the club and let me know if you want to be part of it. We really do not want to lose our opportunity to be part of this fantastic weekend. Danny Ahern Vice President, Comp Secretary 3
Draft Minutes of the General Meeting of the Historic Motor Cycle Racing Register of SA held at the MSA clubrooms on Thursday, April 20. The meeting opened at 7.50pm. Attendees: 24 members attended Apologies: Nick Clark, Otto Muller, Joe Ahern. Visitors: Brad Burton, Ben Pierson, Graham Frew and Mick Miles from DOCSA and Kate H. Prior to the running of the formal monthly meeting, Mr Paul Trengrove from Peregrine Corp delivered a power-point presentation overview of The Bend race complex development currently taking pace at Tailem Bend. This presentation included details of 2018 membership packages, design layout, schedules and event use parameters. The opening of the complex is expected in January 2018 with club-style events available for scheduling from this date. Following the presentation which included a on-board race simulation (in car) view of the full circuit, there was a Q & A session for members who attended. Further information on the development of this facility can be found at www.thebend.com.au At 8.50pm the presentation concluded and the formal HMCRRSA meeting resumed. At this stage of proceedings there was a minute s silence in acknowledgment of the sad passing of club member Ross O Neill. Minutes of previous meeting: Proposed Phil, seconded Dean. Unanimously accepted. President s Report: Trevor thanked Paul Trengrove for attending the meeting and for providing an update to members on the progress of the Tailem Bend race complex. Secretary s Report: An email has been sent to Mt Gambier Club requesting a full schedule of fees associated with HMCRRSA s hiring of Mac Park for the 2017 state titles to be held in December. The Committee will consider these charges before determining the rider entry fees for this event. Treasurers Report: Outgoings for last month included 2-way radio hire, PO box rental, Mallala air fence levy. Deposits included ride day (rider) fees and rec licence fees. 4
Dean reported most funds are in the term deposit account and reinvested for a further 6 months. Overall balance provided. Competition Secretary: Dan provided a run-down of the upcoming Sporting Car Club event to be held at Mallala where HMCRRSA members have been invited to display and parade their machines. This is a great promotional opportunity for this club and provides club members with a chance to showcase their bikes on the race track. A BBQ lunch will be provided as part of this event. Dan provided a brief overview of the recent Vic titles at Bradford where a small number of HMCRRSA members competed. Club members faired exceptionally well with several class championships going our way. Seniors race meeting at Mac Park scheduled for 13/14 May. Several club members will be competing. MSA & RR Committee Delegate: No report General Business: One event licences will be available to those participating at the Mallala event. At this stage, the bikes will be on track twice each day. Phil informed members of potential savings re welding supplies via Supa Gas at Salisbury. Meeting closed 9.40 pm 5
Minutes of the Committee Meeting of the Historic Motor Cycle Racing Register of SA held on May 2 at the MSA clubrooms The meeting opened at 7.30pm Attendees: Apologies: Visitors: Trevor Henderson, Dan Ahern, Paul Walker, Chris Hayward, Neil Watson, Dean Watson, Bob Balestrin, Stuart Penn. Tony Tildesley None Minutes of previous meeting: Proposed Dan, seconded Dean. Unanimously accepted. President s Report: Memorial paver at Mac Park for Jon Gutte discussed. This had been previously agreed and following discussion of various drafts put forward by Trevor, the specific wording was agreed. It was also agreed that the Club would purchase a further paver in recognition of Ross O Neill. Dean to facilitate and arrange payment to Mt Gambier Club. Treasurers Report: Dean reported most funds are in the term deposit account. Rec licences from Mallala s Sporting Car Club exhibition are yet to be deposited. There was general discussion re one-event licences and potential conditions placed on overseas residents competing here in Australia. Specific issues around whether insurance coverage applies etc. Secretary s Report: Email has been sent to Mt Gambier Club requesting itemised schedule of fees re 2017 State Titles race meeting. Discussion re likely increase in rider fees; although it was acknowledged that this would be determined on receipt of the fee schedule and the extent to which we will be able to encourage volunteers to take on official roles. It was agreed that Secretary would email Committee members with the full schedule of charges when received from Mt Gambier Club. General Business: Officials for state titles discussed. Trevor provided overview of confirmations as well as potential candidates for yet to be confirmed roles. 6
MSA meeting scheduled for next week. This special meeting is to discuss proposed future structure and is likely to become the working model for the next few years. All club presidents and vice presidents have been invited to attend. Trevor and Dan to attend. Dean distributed mock-up of the proposed replacement HMCRRSA membership card. Meeting agreed design. Dan reported that the organisers of the Adelaide Motor Sport Festival have requested a slight change for next year s event; by incorporating 80 s and 90 s race bikes in place of earlier period machines. This would effectively include Period 5 and 6 machines and HMCRRSA will attempt to support this request. Dan to chase up with HMCRRSA members and others. Dan informed the meeting that he had enrolled as a level 1 official and will attempt to become accredited to level 2 and 3. Issue re encouraging HMCRRSA members to become accredited officials discussed Meeting closed 10.00 pm 7
FROM THE COMP SEC: Demo day a success The club s participation at the Historic Sporting Car Club Anzac event was a roaring success and all those participating enjoyed most of the weekend, all good until the rain came in Sunday arvo. We had a good spot, we had real good track time and even with a pace car could open up the throttle a bit and have a play. Sunday morning was a laugh as the pace care was not as quick around the back sweeper so I was getting up as close as I dare and I might add on a proper race line, I saw the driver checking out his mirrors, which was a bad place to do so as he so nearly ran wide and off the track, that gave me a giggle. We swapped positions a bit on track and all the feedback from the club was that it was a great demo. My feedback to the club was that a Demo at the end of the race day Sunday is not really a Demo! They are keen to change that as they are keen to have us back. Talk is they may have two events one at Mallala and one at The Bend if they can get the support. If the Bend is a goer we may even consider racing or if the membership wants to stick to a spirited display. Last weekend I was one of what seemed many who did not participate at Mac Park s ol farts meeting. My reasoning was I d had enough for the year and have far too much on my plate between work, bikes and family. I did however keep a good eye on computime. The biggest thing that stood out was the small fields. That is a pity as when this all started 16 years ago fields were good and historic bikes were the mainstay of the event. Gradually older guys on newer bikes saw the opportunity to compete and as that has become bigger in recent years and there has been more moderns. I know a good deal of my friends are not that keen going out on their historic bikes in amongst the newer gear. Funnily enough as much as I believe this to be the case, I reckon the newer bike numbers were down a bit, but of course there is modern racing at Mallala next weekend, so that and the Historic 2+4 at Winton in two weeks all adds to the competition, ah yeah and it was Mother s Day too! Anyway those that went would have had a ball in fine conditions so good on you lot! Danny Ahern #327 Comp secretary 8
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2017 Dates Date Event Venue Sept 23-24 All Historic 2+4 Wakefield Park, NSW Nov 9-12 Aus Historic Titles Wakefield Park, NSW Nov 18 Interclub Ride Day with DOCSA Mallala Dec 30-31 SA Historic Titles Mac Park Last Saturday of each month Mac Park Ride Days Mount Gambier For Sale/Wanted Wanted Single downtube frame to take 150cc Bultaco engine which is 375mm long Trevor 83845284 For Sale JAP 350 ohv inner timing cover and a 350 ohv cylinder head from the mid-1930s. I have a load of Spare Parts boxes to clear. $1 each. Bob Glynn 8263 9133 Luke 8351 7971 Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00 Club Shirts $35, Caps $15, Hats $18, Mugs $4.50, Cloth Badges $10 and Stickers $2.50. Buy at next club meeting 10