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[orangeLJ]

I'll have a talk to Bob Morris. Apparently the A9X Nationals are going to be up there and he is our patron. I just got an interesting phone call from some bloke who is having a birthday up there too lol. Should be a good meeting

Red, just out of curiosity, did you ever have anything to do with the touring cars back in the torana days or are you just an enthusiastic spectator? and now have contacts through the A9X club and such?

Edited by orangeLJ, 28 March 2008 - 08:10 AM.

[GML-31]

21st Sept 2008

I am out...Speed on Tweed weekend..Probably Rocket and MRNOS as well.
R

well thats a bugger last year tweed was on the second weekend. September is such a busy month. I will still be going to newcastle however.

[orangeLJ]

Budget smudget!!

If you bring a tent you can camp at our workshop (hours south of newie) (not much room at home... too many trailers and cars!)

[REDA9X]

I'll have a talk to Bob Morris. Apparently the A9X Nationals are going to be up there and he is our patron. I just got an interesting phone call from some bloke who is having a birthday up there too lol. Should be a good meeting

Red, just out of curiosity, did you ever have anything to do with the touring cars back in the torana days or are you just an enthusiastic spectator? and now have contacts through the A9X club and such?

I wasn't old enough to have any involvement with the teams back then, but over the years prior to and since my involvement with the A9X club I have been lucky enough to meet a few people. Some people like Bob Morris have been very willing to talk and become involved while others prefer to no longer be involved or make comment. I invited Bob to be the club patron around 10 years ago. As for Harry, whilst I have met him a few times, I was shocked to get a call from him completely out of the blue a few years ago and was invited down to his house for a chat. Last night when he called he was asking if the A9X club would be coming to his dinner. One of the nicest blokes I have met was John Goss. In 2006 I was with DR Terry at bathurst staying in a B&B when this bloke asks if I can help him with his room and it was John Goss. In the morning while having breakfast it turned out he is a huge aircrcft buff as well, so we shared a common interest.

[orangeLJ]

I'll have a talk to Bob Morris. Apparently the A9X Nationals are going to be up there and he is our patron. I just got an interesting phone call from some bloke who is having a birthday up there too lol. Should be a good meeting

Red, just out of curiosity, did you ever have anything to do with the touring cars back in the torana days or are you just an enthusiastic spectator? and now have contacts through the A9X club and such?

I wasn't old enough to have any involvement with the teams back then, but over the years prior to and since my involvement with the A9X club I have been lucky enough to meet a few people. Some people like Bob Morris have been very willing to talk and become involved while others prefer to no longer be involved or make comment. I invited Bob to be the club patron around 10 years ago. As for Harry, whilst I have met him a few times, I was shocked to get a call from him completely out of the blue a few years ago and was invited down to his house for a chat. Last night when he called he was asking if the A9X club would be coming to his dinner. One of the nicest blokes I have met was John Goss. In 2006 I was with DR Terry at bathurst staying in a B&B when this bloke asks if I can help him with his room and it was John Goss. In the morning while having breakfast it turned out he is a huge aircrcft buff as well, so we shared a common interest.

ahhh ok.

Fair enough.
I was simply curious as to how you had the contacts you had and my missus always wants to know if anyone who mentions someone from the early days, knows her pop. He kind of removed himself from the scene after he indulged a little too much into the touring cars (Alan Grice A9X) and his dealership (max aubert holden) went belly up, so its always good to find people who can encourage the bloke (her pop) to tell stories as sometimes he finds it a bit hard to relive it all.

So I know he isnt famous like some of the names, but Max Aubert will be there (we managed to con him into comming) I found some of the stories Max and his son (Partners dad) have are pretty cool.






Ohh and just so people know, Central coast comes off level 4 water restrictions this sunday, so fingers crossed that by september we arent going back to level 4, but for the next fe months atleast we can wash cars with town water again (legally)

Edited by orangeLJ, 28 March 2008 - 10:54 AM.

[Toranavista]

Maybe some white T Shirts this year so i can have one for Summer and one for Winter

[Toranavista]

Red is nice!

[Toranavista]

One other thing. I hope the servo has put in an extra pump this year

[Heath]

I swear there was an emoticon of a smiley bowing down, which would convey my feelings very appropriately right now... I can't find it

[RIM-010]

That one?

Tim

[Heath]

...yes

[Toranavista]

I have a suggestion for the car wash to, but won't mention it as it involves bikini's Your hospitality last year was more than enough mate!

[Toranavista]

No probs. Has the PV got a tow bar. I have an idea about the PV, A trailer and your Papaya SLR 5000

[MRLXSS]

If i drive the torry up... better bring the hatch hutch! LOL Ill just sleep down on the foreshore...

[orangeLJ]

try looking outside newcastle. Places like the central coast are only 45 minutes away and offer an assload of motels.

And Matt, if you want to pitch a hatch hutch somewhere, bring a mattress and you can use the lock up car park at the back of our shop!

Edited by orangeLJ, 04 April 2008 - 08:10 AM.