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PATRONS

Mr Tim Jackson 2014 Mr James Courtney 2014 Mr Jonathan Webb 2014

Mr Peter Brock 1982 – 2006 Mr Tom Walkinshaw 2007 - 2010

HONORARY MEMBER - Mr Mark Beresford 2014

MEMBERSHIP

Membership, of the HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc., is restricted to owners of HDT improved vehicles of G.M. origin, which are I.D. plated, or are eligible for same, and owners of HSV improved Commodores, or Statesman models, which are I.D. plated. Associate membership is also available.

The Membership Fee is $80 per annum, which is due and payable on January 1st of each year. New members also incur a joining fee of $20.

COMMITTEE - 2017

President Les Gray Ph. 0427 719 495Vice President/Magazine Editor Craig Barrass Ph: 0411 344 517 Treasurer & Motorsport Liasion Peter Woods Ph. 0428 723 612 Membership Secretary Brad Yarrow Ph. 0409 054 272 Committee/Secretary Sonya Wells PH: 0402 405 579Committee Webmaster & Andrew Roberts Ph. 0400 556 662Social MediaCommittee Alastair Mitchell Ph. 0449 155 968Committee Ian Huddleston Ph. 0407 610 674

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MEETINGS

The HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. meets at 7:00pm on the last Friday of each alternate month for a 7:30pm start, usually at a HSV Dealership.

Please refer to the calendar of upcoming events in this magazine for confirmation of the next meeting location. Remember to turn off mobile phones before entering the meeting and keep personal

distractions to a minimum.

POSTAL ADDRESSHSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc.PO Box 10050, Adelaide StreetBRISBANE QLD 4000

EMAIL ADDRESSES President: [email protected] Vice President/Editor: [email protected] Secretary : [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] Membership Secretary: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected]

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Items or photos for inclusion on the web site & for the magazine are welcome. Please email these to [email protected].

CLUB MAGAZINEDeadline for articles is the first Wednesday of each month. Member’s advertising is free. Please contact the Magazine Editor via email ([email protected]) for non-member and commercial rates.

LIFE MEMBERSThe following people are Life Members - Colin McIlwaine, Eunice Parkes, Kevin Bonwick, Clynton Fox, Rod Sharp, Greg Sharp, Norm Powell, Rod Thiesfield and Les Gray.

MAGAZINE COVERThe front and rear cover of this month’s magazine is from the All Holden Toowoomba Car Show. Big thanks to Chris Huddleston for the photos.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Hi Everyone,

This has been an exciting year and the clubs milestone of 35 years starting out with Australian Built HDT Commodores then the HSV range since 1988. However, this is all about to change, a real sadness exists with the Holden plant closing down on the 16th of October 2017 and the thought of never seeing another Australian built car. Then followed by the anticipation of what Holden will import from the US in the form of a muscle car with a Holden badge or whatever hopefully with a V8 motor.

We all know the face of the motoring industry is changing here in Australia and the real sticking point is there will be no car manufacturing industry here ever again. The only western country that does not manufacture a car, how could powers to be allow that to happen. Even Donald Trump, love him or hate him, sat down with the board of GM America and convinced them and gave them incentives not to move manufacturing from Detroit to Mexico. Is Donald Trump more passionate and patriotic regarding America and keeping American made than our pollies are about keeping Australian made. Obviously YES. Rest assured the HSV Owners Club Qld will continue embracing the past and adapting to the future. We have enjoyed 35 years of a great and passionate club and look forward to the next 20 years of encouraging and embracing the past and the future and moulding them together to create something spectacular as we have always done in the past. This can only be achieved with the passion that exists from the current members and be contagious encouraging new members into the future. Friday September 29th General Meeting Zupps Holden and HSV Aspley was hosted by Shane Spinks and his dedicated team at Aspley for the night. A huge thank you to Shane and Christelle for organizing the barbecue and having the HSV showroom set up for the meeting not to mention a number of stunning HSV’s displayed next to the showroom. Thanks to Zupps Holden and HSV Aspley and Shane for making the club members feel so welcome. It is always a joy to come to your well-presented showroom for a meeting. Sunday 2nd October Toowoomba All Holden day car show was again a fantastic day.A HUGE Thank you to all that attended, 31 cars in total on display including for the first time Mark Evans W1. The club won the best club display having lost it only once in 20+ years . Congratulations to the trophy winners on the day. The club display was a truly spectacular site and the cars on display were without a doubt some of the best in Australia celebrating the HDT and HSV over the years and preserving the many sensational models bring a walk down memory lane to the public. Again thank you to Ian for bringing the club trailer to Toowoomba and to Craig for organizing the display. The final events for the year are upon us and we look forward to the celebrations to come.November 10-12th - Coffs Harbour weekend with the QLD and NSW club. This is always a great weekend, dinners, cruise runs and a fantastic social weekend among HSV enthusiasts from both states. Still a couple of rooms available. To book, phone Opel Cove Resort Coffs Harbour and quote: You would like the special HSV Owners Club rate for the weekend.6 HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc. Magazine November 2017

Saturday 18th November - the 35th Anniversary Dinner for the HSV Owners Club Qld. Tickets for this event need to be prepaid and limited numbers are available. Don’t miss this great event for 2017. All details are in the magazine!!!! Friday 24th November 2017 - General Meeting Morotama Holden and HSV SpringwoodThis is a sit down dinner and charity auction. For this event a limit of 110 people will be catered for at the Christmas dinner in the Springwood Showroom. First 110 in will get to enjoy the dinner provided by Motorama Springwood. Sunday 26th November 2017 - Christmas party for the HSV Owners Club Qld at Bullocky Rest Lake Samsonvale. **NOTE this is a new location this year. DO NOT go to Lake Wivenhoe you will be there on your own!!!! And you will miss Santa’s appearance!!!!! Motorsport Update 2017 Bathurst 1000 A Race to Remember!!!!!!!Possibly the wettest conditions on the mountain in a decade if no ever. Results 1. David Reynolds and Luke Youlden HOLDEN Erebus Penrite Racing2. Scott Pye and Warren Luff HOLDEN Mobil 1 HSV Racing 3. Fabian Coulthard and Tony D’Alberto Ford Congratulations to David and Luke Erebus Penrite Racing for a sensational result, Scott Pye and Warren Luff Mobil 1 HSV Racing taking out second spot on the podium. The first 3 cars over the line in the 2017 Bathurst 1000 after a day of treacherous conditions came home with hardly a mark on them. That was seriously great racing by the top 3 on the podium. Bring on the Gold Coast Supercar Event Top 10 in the Championship 1. Fabian Coulthard 24312. Jamie Whincup 23403. Scott McLaughlan 23344. Chaz Mostert 22085. Shane VanGisbergen 21426. Davis Reynolds 18037. Craig Lowndes 17348. Garth Tander 17109. Cam Waters 167810. Mark Winterbottom 1671 This Championship has never been closer especially in the top 5 therefore could go any of those contenders. Thank you all for your support so far in 2017 and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Les Gray – President


Meeting MinutesHSV OWNERS CLUB OF QLD. INC.

MINUTES of General Meeting of the HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc held Friday night, 29/9/2017 at Zupps Aspley. The meeting opened at: 7.20pm

PRESENT - As per attendance list

APOLOGIES - Andrew & Karen Roberts, Michael Green, Ian Huddleston, Alastair Mitchell, Ray Yarrow, Nev Weathered, Mandy Sloan, Mark Evans, Jarrod Wilcox, Nick Critcos, Frank Sultana, Barry Dunley and Blair Sandry.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - As per September Magazine. Accepted by Rod Manning 2nd Craig Forster

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES - None

CORRESPONDENCE INWARD - Banner and trophy companies. Magazines from other clubs.

CORRESPONDENCE OUTWARD - Nil.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE - Nil. Accepted by Andrew Dickerman, 2nd Charmaine Dickerman

TREASURERS REPORTCash at bank Chq account $2,431.23 and higher interest account $13,020.53 for a total of $15,451.76. We have received 45 prepayments for 35th Anniversary so these accounts include the $3,960 collected in advance of expenses for this. Accepted by Greg Sharp, 2nd Colleen Sharp

Sprints 2017Saturday 02/09/17 This was our first round without a special group booking and we managed to get 4 sprinters turn up for the event with a number of regulars with mechanical issues missing the outing. Results for club regularity points for the day were: 1st Alastair Mitchell2nd Rob Droder3rd Alex Mcintosh4th Bob Matsen Results for YTD competition stand at: Name Points Position CommentsAlastair Mitchell 0 01st 21 laps at zero differenceRob Droder 0 02nd 11 laps at zero differencePeter Woods 0 03rd 5 laps at zero differenceAndrew Payne 2 04th Wesley Dunlop 9 05th Bob Matsen 11 06th

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Next and final Round for the yearSaturday 11/11/17 @ Lakeside 12pm to 4.00pm as part of Lakeside open sprints program – entry and fees direct to QR Happy Laps Sunday 13th August Lakeside racewayWe had 49 people attend the Happy laps and breakfast at Lakeside Raceway as part of the Lake-side Classic. Everyone was well behaved as per normal and the group enjoyed the full 30 minutes track time following our normal bacon and eggs breakfast. We had an earlier start than normal and approximately half those attending stayed on to soak up the atmosphere of the Lakeside classic with historic race cars on track and in the pits. The other half convoyed to Tekno for the Tekno open day. As the organiser I thank all those that supported our 3 events this year and we will be attempting to get 4 events next year with two at Lakeside and two at QRDrag racing Next event Saturday 14th of October 2.pm for a 2.30pm start. Please note we have changed the pricing due to Willowbank’s pricing changes. Entry fee to run on the day is $60 and only includes 1 ticket for driver. All other adult entry fees are $20 per person and will need to be paid at gate. If you are dual entering on the day please see me and we will charge the $20 entry fee and give you an entrant form at the gate and you can then sort out at scrutineering for numbers on cars etc.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Toowoomba All Holden DayDeparture from KFC at 5.30am Sunday. Meet in Toowoomba to get into model order before head-ing into the show grounds.

35th Anniversary DinnerNumbers coming through. Everything in place. 3 course meal. Drivers attending.

Family Christmas PartyNew location at Lake Samsonvale. NO SWIMMING. More trees so more shade. Let Les know your attending for catering purposes.

Wings & Wheels cancelled

Coffs Harbour Weekend awayRooms still available. No longer rooms available with ocean facing.

Stanthorpe Weekend Away May 2018

Bonnet won by Mark Evans

General Meeting Springwood RSVP required


To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the HSV Owners Club of Qld, we have designed a unique

club shirt, available for a limited time.

In order to secure your shirt, Payment of $50 per shirt must be prepaid to the

HSV Owners Club of Qld account and an email sent to Sonya Wells at [email protected] to

confirm your payment and listing your size. Club account is Westpac BSB: 034108 A/C: 142145

Please use your surname and 35Anniv as the description for the transfer.

EG. Wells 35Anniv

The shirts are the new 150gsm interlick fabric, a very light weight breathable fabric that requires NO

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Well done and enjoy.


ALL HOLDEN DAY TOOWOOMBASATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2017

The Toowoomba all Holden Day was another immense success once again. While our numbers this year were down on previous years, our display topped all other clubs and I for one thought our display made the show. We had over half the people that were attending the show stay at Glenfield’s Motor Inn on the Saturday, which meant we were all able to have our cars all cleaned and tucked away by 2pm. We could all then sit back relax and have a few drinks before dinner. On Saturday night we all man-aged to pull ourselves together and head to Crystals Resurant that has recently been re-opened where the food and alcohol was enjoyed by all. Great meals.

At 5.45am Sunday morning Les & Peter lead the crew away from Redbank Plains so we could all meet up in one of the side streets in Toowoomba at 7am so we could all enter the grounds in model order. The number of cars in our club display was a bit down on previous years with having only 35 cars on display, but in saying that it was still very impressive taking up the length of the field and HSV flags flying.


Here are some of the results from the weekends show.HDT VN Aero 2nd Peter WoodsHSV VL-VP 1st Mark EvansHSV VL-VP 2nd Rob Schroder HSV VR-VS 1st Michael GreenHSV VR-VS 2nd Paul Wronyg HSV VT-VX 1st Martin WellsHSV VT-VX 2nd Ian Huddleston HSV VY-VZ 1st Brad YarrowHSV Coupe 1st Craig BarrassHSV Coupe 2nd Sonya WellsHSV VE 1st Colin Humphreys HSV VE 2nd Shaun White HSV E2-E3 1st Paul BealeHSV E2-E3 2nd Troy PrebbleHSV Gen F 1st Mark EvansHSV Gen F 2nd Alastair Mitchell

Best Club display went to……… HSV Owners Club !! We took back our trophy.

Special thanks goes to Ian for organizing the club trailer to be towed to Toowoomba and of course thanks to all the members that helped set up and dismantle the display and for just being a part of the day. Yes it’s a car show but it’s also a great social weekend away, after all that’s why we have our pride and joys… to enjoy them on days like this.

Craig Barrass - Vice President


Unfortunately, the skies were dark and stormy everywhere bar Willowbank and the event went ahead even though we knew numbers were going to be down. With the group bookings we unfortunately do not have the right to cancel close to the event and we fall into the hands of Willowbank Management and the weather. We ended up with 5 participants on the day and a big thank you to those 5 for braving the elements to turn up to run. As it turns out we did not get rain at Willowbank until late on Saturday night. Our 6th competitor Dave Schuurs had gearbox trouble after unloading his car and spent the next two hours getting it back on the truck to take it home. The joys of all things automotive and commiserations to Dave. The 5 remaining competitors had plenty of track time and as yet I have not worked out the final scoring as I am waiting on the time file from Willowbank Raceway to be able to calculate. However, I suspect the ladies are going to lead the way in 2017. We had our first ever Holden Trailblazer running and it pumped out 16.6 all day long which is quite amazing as a good time for a standard HDT VK or VL Group A started with a 15. The rest of the field drove more traditional steads. To protect ourselves financially and to actually be able to improve our drag race offerings in 2018 I am proposing thefollowing approach in 2018. This will be discussed at our next committee and then full club meeting.

Drags at WillowbankSaturday 14th October 2017


ProposalThat we participate in the normal test and tune offerings at Willowbank Raceway by publishing the date in advance and having our members just turn up on the day/night and nominate their times as they do now. Advantages• No financial risk to club• Participants will save $10 entry fee and spectators no change• Ability to have greater than 2 events per year• Spectators would have more variation in vehicles to watch• Longer session times and Friday and Wednesday nights as well as Saturday afternoons availableDisadvantages• Have to run with general population – I am sure we would still be able to run each other or like type vehicles so not lining up against say full on drag car with increased risk• Later session time – 4.30pm to 6.00m for scoring. Session time actually extends way beyond this• Unsure whether we could still get a time file from track management so may need participants to keep and hand in time slips We will be seeking feedback from members on the above at our next meeting. To all those that supported the two events in 2017 we thank you on behalf of the club management for your participation and support


Coff’s Harbour Weekend Away10th/11th & 12th November 2017

In conjunction with the HSV Owners Club of NSW we will be continuing the tradition of an annual weekend away in Coffs

Harbour.

If you’ve never been away with the club, this is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your fellow members better. There’s plenty of time to sit down with members that you don’t know all that well and find out more about them & also letting them know more about yourself. Check out the facilities at Opal Cove on the

web at www.opalcove.com.au

All the members who have been on the previous Coffs Harbour weekend with the club can confirm this event is one that shouldn’t

be missed.All accommodation MUST be booked personally and a deposit will be requested by Opal Cove Resort at the time of booking. Please

contact Opal Cove Resort on 1800 008 198.

Please ensure you mention you are a part of the HSV Owners Club of Qld to ensure you receive a preferential rate.

The propose format will be as follows: • Arriving Friday afternoon at Opal Cove Resort Pacific

Highway Coffs Harbour (keep an eye out for the signs as you approach Coffs Harbour) with a check in time any time after 2:00pm. • Friday afternoon/evening drinks and casual dinner • Saturday – a convoy departing to a nearby township for

lunch • Saturday night – drinks and dinner • Sunday – breakfast, goodbyes and departures for home.

For any questions and to confirm your attendance please contact Les Gray on 0427 719 495.



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Sprints at LakesideSaturday 11th November 2017Next and final Round for the year

Lakeside 12pm to 4.00pm as part of Lakeside open sprints program – Entry and fees direct to QR. For QR scoring please check their website. The major club trophy will be done using the regularity format again with trophies at the end of the year for first to third. We will also be issuing a trophy for fastest over the 4 events as well (scoring will be done on 3 out of 4). There will be at least 3*4 lap sessions plus passenger ride session at discretion of track management - time permitting. All entries will need to be made on line with payment to QR direct at current cost of $175 and you should enter early as the events fill up quickly. Other costs apart from running costs are QR AASA track licence of $65 per year or $30 per day. A timing device can be bought for $120.00 which will last for approx. 7 years or can be hired for $30 a day with an $80 deposit required with $50 refund upon return. Helmet hire is available for $5.00 a day. QR operates EFTPOS facilities at both tracks for Licence, Transmitter, and helmet hire. Participants should make themselves aware of safety equip-ment requirements by visiting QR website but in short it is helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and shoes. If running a full competition harness the club strongly recommends the use of a Hans type neck restraint.


Entries will need to be done via QR Website and you need to first register as a user then go to event date and QR will allocate you in a group on the day based on your time. Please email me when you have done this so I know who is coming. Entries will be on a first in first served basis and you should enter ASAP as events tend to be booked out and late entry may not see you make the cut. After June 2017 you will have to pay QR direct on line. Entrants should arrive at track at approx 11.45 for sign in with the drivers briefing normally taking place approximately 12.15pm with first groups on track around 1.00pm. Ex-pected finish time is 4.00pm. Prospective entrants should check the motorsport tab on our website to view handy tips for vehicle preparation for the sprints. If you want to race this is not the event for you. If you want to stretch your cars legs and improve your driving skills we would love to have you along. You should also be aware that your car is unlikely to be covered by com-prehensive insurance for any damage whilst on track.

Peter WoodsMotorsport Liaison and TreasurerContact: 0428 723 612 or Email: [email protected]


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Friday November 17th, the club has been invited to participate in the Ipswich Christmas Twilight Parade

through the CBD streets of Ipswich.

The magic of Christmas comes to town when the Ipswich Christmas Twilight Parade travels along the city

streets. The event signifies the start of the Christmas Season and brings the Ipswich community together for

an evening of fun and celebration.

This illuminated procession of colourful lights, glowing lanterns, Christmas Characters and imaginative floats will escort Santa into Ipswich City where he will join

Mayor Andrew Antoniolli at d’Arcy Doyle Place to turn on the magical Christmas lights.

We have limited spots for vehicles (up to around 30) available and at the same time are trying to spread the

range of HSV models in the parade as much as possible, and the main requirement is that the vehicles

must present with the “light theme”.

IPSWICH CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADEFriday 17th November 2017


Some Christmas lights inside and on the car will be required in order to participate, but this can be done very inexpensively and without sacrificing your pride

and joy and makes for a fantastic spectacle in a parade format.

The parade commences at 6:45pm – and concludes by 7:30pm. Final CRUISE and Marshalling times to be confirmed as we near the event and the organisers

confirm those times.

We are also planning to grab a bite to eat afterwards for those that wish to join us after the conclusion of the

parade.For anyone wishing to confirm their attendance to this

Friday evening, please contact Andrew Roberts on

0400 556 662


Special InterestVL Group 3 Signature Series

The VL Group 3 was released just three months after the controversial Director and was one of the Post Holden/Brock era cars. As such, Brock was forced to buy his cars without the backing of the factory, which meant soaring prices for the consumer.

Due in part to the pricing and the Brock/Holden split, only 38 of the VL SS Group 3’s were built. All were Berlina based, white in colour (although there was one light blue, one burgundy one and even a red wagon) and featured the grey interior. Most of the vehicles sold were also fitted the three speed Trimatic gearbox as the Borg Warner T5 5 speed gearbox added a further $4455 to the price tag, making a Group 3 with Central locking worth $45108

Outside, the car featured the one piece grill, similar to the one used on the Director and Aero (but protrudes less than the Director and Aero ver-sion), LE side skirts, a new front bumper featuring 3 air inlets and a lower version of the Group A’s boot spoiler. Wheels were the familiar Aero’s but had the vanes machined into a curved feature.Of note is the fact that there was not a Holden Badge to be seen on these cars.


VEHICLE FACTORY SPECS

ENGINE4.987 Litre (304 Cubic Inch) HDT modified pushrod V8, Overhead Valve – 2 valves per cylinder; Compression Ratio: 9.2:1; Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6mm x 76.8mm stroke. Maximum Power: 187kw @ 4700rpm; Maximum Torque: 415Nm of Torque @ 3600rpm.

INDUCTION4 barrel Rochester carburettor and port matched inlet manifold. HDT Cold Air Induction with chrome air cleaner lid.

DIFFERENTIAL3.08:1

SUSPENSIONFront: Fully independant. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar.Rear: Live axle located by trailing arms and Panhard rod. Coil springs and anti-roll bar.

BRAKESPower assisted front and rear discs.Front: 289mm ventilated discs, corvette style calipersRear: 280mm discs

WHEELS & TYRES16 x 7″ JJ HDT II Aero alloys with 225/50/16 Bridgestone RE71 tyres. Brock recommended 22 PSI pressurePerformanceStanding 400m: 15.2 seconds.

COLOURSWhite, but a few exceptions to this.

NUMBER BUILT38

PRICESManual: $45108


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GENERAL MEETINGFRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2017

MOTORAMA HOLDEN & HSV SPRINGWOOD

As some of you may remember in 2016 the team at Motorama Holden & HSV Springwood

provided the club with a scrumptious Christmas dinner for our last meeting of the

year. Well - Joel & the team are doing it again this

year!!!!! We are limited to 110 seats for this event - so

first in best dressed. If you do not RSVP do not expect to be fed.

Please RSVP by no later than close of business on FRIDAY 10th November 2017 to

Sonya Wells on 0402 405 579 or email [email protected]



The Christmas Break Up will be held on Sunday the 26th November 2017 at Bullocky Rest Lake

Samsonvale from 10:30am to mid-afternoon.

The Club has reserved via SEQ Water, BBQ’s, Picnic Shelters and Car Parking in the Bullocky Rest area

at the tip. The Club will be providing a sausage sizzle and cold drinks for everyone.

Please bring your own tea & coffee and chairs.Santa will be visiting so please bring a gift for your own child/children with their name on it to place in Santa’s sack. There will be a jumping castle for the

kids to enjoy!

**Please note there is no swimming as there are bull sharks in the water**

Parents must supervise their children at all times near the water. The Club will not be held responsible for

their supervision at this event.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS BREAK UP ATLAKE SAMSONVALE

SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2017


Directions - Proceed north along the Bruce Highway taking the Murrumba Downs (exit…) and left onto

Dholes Rocks Road. Follow Dholes Rocks Road all the way through until Anzac Avenue. Turn left and follow through to the Petrie round about where you will turn

right onto Dayboro road. Proceed on this road and turn left onto Youngs Crossing Road. Soon after you will turn right onto Protheroe road, connecting to Forgan

road which will lead you to Lake Samsonvale.

Please contact Les Gray on 0427 719 495 or email president@ hsvowners.com.au to confirm your

attendance. This will assist with numbers for catering.


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1. David Reynolds won the 2017 Bathurst 1000 on Sunday 8/10/2017. How old was he at the time?2. What lap did Scott McLaughlin’s car drop out of 2017 Bathurst 1000 on Sunday 8/10/2017?3. What time did the 2017 Bathurst 1000 on Sunday 8/10/2017 main race start? EST4. What direction does the Bathurst race track operate? Clockwise or Anticlockwise?5. What’s the slowest point on the Bathurst track?6. How many wins has 888 Race engineering had at Bathurst 1000 since the Peter Brock trophy was introduced?7. What year was the Petr Brock trophy introduced?8. What other teams have won the Petr Brock trophy?9. Average speed at the Bathurst 1000?10. Top speed at the Bathurst 1000?

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Club Calendar Upcoming Events

Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2017Coffs Harbour Weekend AwayMore information is on page 28 - 29 of this magazine

Saturday 11th November 2017Sprint at LakesideMore information is on page 30 - 31 of this magazine

Friday 17th November 2017Ipswich Twilight Christmas ParadeMore information is on page 32 - 33 of this magazine

Saturday 18th November 2017HSV 35th Anniversary Dinner @ Railway Museum IpswichMore information is on page 34 - 35 of this magazine

Friday 24th November 2017General Meeting at Motorama Holden & HSV SpringwoodMore information is on page 34 - 35 of this magazine

Sunday 26th November 2017Family Christmas Breakup Party @ Lake SamsonvaleMore information is on page 34 - 35 of this magazine


G’day fellow members,

I hope all members and their families are all well.

We had a great day in Toowoomba on Sunday the 1st October for the All Holden Day, plenty of cloud cover and a sneaky breeze eventually found us. Another quality club display, all the cars looked great. Congratulations to all the trophy winners.

There are some great club events coming up. Les has his Coffs Harbour weekend away, 10th-12th November, please contact Les if you’re interested. The track lads have a sprint day on the 11th November. Then we have an ‘Ipswich’ weekend coming up on the 17th-18th November. On Friday 17th it is the Ipswich Twilight Christmas parade, always a fun event. Grab some flashing lights or let your mind travel and deck your car out, always plenty of cheers from the crowd.

The next afternoon/evening we have our 35th anniversary dinner at the Workshops Rail Museum. This is a fantastic venue, if you love old brick buildings and large toys, this is the place for you.

We had four new members join us over the past month. Would you please extend a big HSVOCQ welcome to:David Hampton and his 2005 VZ Clubsport.Adam Dale and his 2010 VE3 Clubsport R8.Wayne Winton and his 2002 VX GTS Coupe.Dave Edmonds and his 2008 VE GTS.

Hope to see the new members getting involved and enjoying themselves.That’s all from me, just like getting an Aussie built family sedan.... goooone.See you at an event soon.

Brad Yarrow – Membership Secretary


We Drive Excitement! We Drive Excitement! HSV Owners Club of Qld. Inc.

PO Box 10050, Adelaide StreetBRISBANE QLD 4000

www.hsvowners.com.au

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