Torque of the North - May 2023
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
What a cracking month - Goodwood Members’ Meeting, then a 5-day trip around the Lakes and Dales by Healey, makes you glad to be alive. Big thanks to all the organisers of the “Drive It” days (see below), it was great to spend time driving and having a laugh - that’s what old cars are all about. We’ve got a full Agenda of events, so make sure you get signed up early!
News from around the North - April “Drive It” days
The Scottish contingent were out on two runs during April: Ian Walker took a small AH contingent out on the Royal Scottish Automobile Club Spring run, separately Neil Munn led a drive, tangling en-route, with the veteran “Flying Scotsman” Vintage Rally. South of the Border, in a gesture of friendship with the MG owners, the Northumbrian Healeys took a few cars along on the NE Cobweb run.
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Over in North Wales, despite grim looking weather, a full cast of Healeys; including Sprites, big Healeys and a Jensen Healey were joined by assorted classics to explore the beautiful countryside and the fine food of North Wales.
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In Yorkshire it was all big Healeys, negotiating several spine-tingling passes to emerge at the Top of the World (that’s Tan Hill Inn). Whilst the roads were awesome, the Yorkshire puddings were spectacular.
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Other news
Didn’t get your 2023 membership card with April’s Revcounter? Have you renewed your membership? Go to the Club website NOW! Membership Renewal
BN1 - BJ8 1/2-inch square drive multi socket hub nut tool. Have you seen the Northern Centre toolbox that lends tools to members? Trevor Gammage has added the latest tool to the box that will be an absolute boon to anyone that has tried to change the real wheel bearing or oils seal on a Big Healey. This special tool is essential to get the nut off and replaced with the correct Torque. Check it out at Toolbox
Another shout to all you polishers, get your name down for the National Concours or miss out. The 2023 Concours is hosted by The Yorkshire Elegance at Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, Wetherby, LS23 6LP on Wed 19 July. Registration is open on the National Club website with instructions and an on-line entry form at: https://www.austinhealeyclub.com/members/concours.php
Forthcoming events
- New - April 29th/30th - Anglesey Circuit A4080 Ty Croes, LL635 TF. Rounds 1 & 2. Healey Sport Speed Sprint.
- Monday 1st May - Gawsworth Hall. Lovely location for the opening event of our Classic Car show season. No club stand this year so individual entry applications direct to the organiser. See Northern Centre Website.
- New - 13th May - Crieff Hydro. Tony Ball is putting together a visit to the Crieff Hydro to view the owner’s considerable car collection. Contact Tony Ball on 07703 349679
- New - May 13th - Oulton Park Circuit. Healey Sports Centre. Sprite & Midget Challenge (Racing)
- New - May 13/14th - Loton Park Hillclimb, SY5 9AJ. Healey Sport
- 3rd-4th June - Classic and Performance Car Spectacular at Tatton Park. Contact Mike Stonier for details.
- 8th-9th July - Glamis Castle. 47th Scottish Transport Extravaganza dates confirmed. Stand size increased from 16-20 this year. Contact Ian Walker for details.
- Sunday 16th July - The Car’s the Star -. Holker Hall and the Kirby Lonsdale Motor Club organise this special car show with a Lake District feel. Always a handful of members' cars there, but plenty of room for more. Contact Phil Kershaw 07836 622293. Use the link below to book:
https://www.rallies.info/webentry/2023/carsthestar/webentry.php
- Sunday 16th July - Newby Hall Historic Vehicle Rally. Booking open at: Book your tickets. Contact Jeff Hollinshead 07800974418 for details.
- Wednesday 19th July - Yorkshire Elegance at Bowcliffe Hall Very popular last year and this year the Elegance has grown. See Northern Centre Events for full details and book early to avoid disappointment. Also National Concours, see above.
- 28-30th July 2023 - Oulton Park Gold Cup. This perennial outing to the Gold Cup and once again it’s at the earlier July date. CLICK HERE to book your discounted tickets.
- 5th-6th August 2023 - Hebden Bridge - Booking now open. Go to Northern Centre Events for more details on how to book.
- 6th August 2023 - North East Air Land & Sea Museum, Sunderland invites the AHC. Cars enter for free. Go to Northern Centre Events for more details or contact Jen austinhealeyclubnorthumbria@outlook.com for more details.
- Sunday 13th August - Classics over Sands - use link to book https://classicsoversands.org for info call Phil Kershaw on 07836 622293.
- Friday 25th August 2023 - North West BBQ. We are planning a run in the Peak District starting at the Avro Heritage Museum with photo opportunities alongside the Vulcan XM603 and finishing at a BBQ in the Paddock at St Marys Church in Nether Alderly, Cheshire.
- 2nd-3rd September 2023 - Croft Nostalgia The North Eastern team are planning to return to the Croft Circuit to attend the Historic Sports Car Club Race meeting.
Centre Contacts
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