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Events
All enthusiasts welcome.
The following event details are correct as at today. Should they
differ from those published in the latest magazine, the following
information supersedes the magazine details. If you have any queries
regarding the content on this page, please contact the the person
listed beside the event, the Club President or any committee member.
Mercedes Club members interested in serving on the Mercedes Benz
Club committee as co-opted committee members are kindly requested
to contact the President, Garry Boyce or the Club Captain, Jack
Nazer, to discuss your interest. Click here
for their contact details.
Regular Events:
CLUB NIGHTS: When offered, are usually on the second Tuesday
of each month. 7.30pm start. Venue will vary.
CLUB EVENTS: Most events occur on the last Sunday of each
month. Watch this site or phone your nearest Committee Member for
details.
- Gymkhanas
- Driving skills tests
- Technical evenings
- Economy runs
- Observation rallies
- Social outings
Past Events:
14th February 2010 - the Intermarque Concours D Elegance
at Ellerslie
This years date of the annual Concourse dElegance happened
to be Valentines Day, the dream date for any flower merchant
or flower retailer but possibly a compromise to any car enthusiast
struggling with his priorities should I stay (home)
or should I go
.
The weather was very uncooperative with high humidity, low clouds
and several bursts of rain, so not in favour of cars which were
honed and buffed to perfection for this day! However this did improve
as the day went on.
Our clubs display was simple yet stylish 5 classic
190SLs in a semi-circular display decorated with a red bow and roses
matching the theme A Valentines Gift, which is so appropriate
for the day.
We are proud of having achieved a record first for presenting 5
classic 190SLs in one place at once, out of a total of 9 190SLs
in the club, and the club would like to thank the owners for making
the effort to achieve this result!!
The display would have looked even more astonishing with the hard-
and soft-tops down had the weather been more cooperative. The Marque
tent was a welcome shelter to socialize with lots of visitors whether
they were proud Mercedes-Benz cars owners or potential owners of
classic cars and interested in our clubs activities.
I think it is awesome that our club manages to present every year
to the public a different display with a different variety of Mercedes-Benzs
motor cars.
To see the wonderful little cars all dressed up and looking very
pretty indeed, click here.
More past events »
Coming Events:
Committee Meetings: Ordinary Club Members are always welcome
to join us at our committee meetings as non-participating observers.
This is your chance to come and see how we function. Contact the
President first, if you wish to attend.
Events: Contact the person listed for the specific event,
or alternatively, please contact the President.
March 2010 - Shine Off 4 Cancer.
The Huntly Lions Club is holding a Show and Shine Car Competition
to raise funds for the Lions Cancer Lodge. Location: Hampton Downs
Motorsports Park. Full details may be found here.
16 March 2010 - Club Night at Garry Boyces Garage 7:30pm
Subject: The Magic & Mystique of a bygone era.
Veteran years (before 1919): We will have a fine example of the
first production car available to buy off the American showroom
floor.
Vintage years (1919 - 1932) Representing the marquee labelled "France's
Finest Car" we will have a fine example of the their biggest
production run.
21 March 2010 - Midlands Mercedes rally
We have been invited by the Midlands Mercedes Car Club to participate
in Euro 2010. The event will be held on Sunday 21 March 2010 from
10 am to 2.30 pm. Details as follows:
Midland Mercedes has organized a rally to be held in Tauranga at
Mills Reefs Bethlehem. The theme of the rally is ALL EUROPEAN cars
and features a beach front drive taking in the harbour and Mount
Maunganui. The rally drive will end on the strand in the south end
car park. Cars can be parked there and there are plenty of café
s for people to socialize around. There is no entry cost
we are doing this for fun! And look forward to your participation.
Assembly point Please assemble from about 10:00 am at Mills
Reef Moffat road Bethlehem in the front field. The wine cellar will
be open for sales and tasting.
Rally drive: At approximately 1200pm we will depart in a convoy
proceeding down the water front via Takitimu drive around the harbour,
over the new harbour bridge, and up Hewletts Road to Maunganui
road. Turn left and drive around to Mount Maunganui through
the Mall (Pilot Bay), Marine Parade, Ocean beach Road, Girven Road.
At the end of Girven Rd go around the roundabout and go down Maunganui
Road and back down over the Hewlett Road flyover. Go over the other
side of the Harbour Bridge and take the city off ramp back to the
Strand waterfront in Tauranga. We have booked the South end car
park and can accommodate about 100 cars so should be quite
a spectacle if every one turns up.
There is plenty of cafes and facilities on the strand and a lovely
view of the inner harbour.
We expect to have all cars on the strand by 1:30pm and the rally
will end!
The event is listed on the Events Tauranga website http://events.tauranga.govt.nz/
If you wish to participate, please contact the organiser: Gordon
Cadman, Midland Mercedes President. Phone 07 572 0060. Email: gordon.cadman@domsalt.co.nz.
10 & 11 April 2010 - Whitianga Festival of Speed
From 10am - 12 midday our club has been invited to take part
in this Motokana. Cars have to have a current WOF & the driver
to be licenced. No experience is necessary. It is a requirement
for any club member who wishing to take part in the Saturday motorkana
to register with the organisors. Please ring David Winn 09 238-7571
to register.
If you love fast aircraft, fast boats, exotic cars and motorcycles,
along with thrilling stunts the Whitianga Festival of speed will
push all the right buttons as it combines the best of those activities
in an adrenalin filled weekend of activity. As the posters say If
it flies, floats or turns wheels and heads it is bound to be there.
The inaugural Whitianga Festival of Speed was held in April 2009
and took many people by surprise...
Most visitors could not get to see everything as there was a continual
overlapping event schedule with three aerobatic teams performing
constantly, helicopter flying skill demonstrations, offshore power
boat races, car and motor cycle events and a number of novelty stunts
which would do an un-named English Television motoring show proud...
Spectators were treated to races between a helicopter and a rally
car, helicopter and off shore power boat, helicopters with bottle
openers on their skids, hovering and opening rows of beer bottles
and the Whopper Chopper Race which was a team relay
event involving axemen, helicopter pilots and motorcycles. There
was never a dull moment. If you would like to see what you missed,
visit www.whitiangafos.com.
In 2010 there is an even more impressive line-up of aircraft, fast
boats, exotic car brands and motorcycles. A number of events have
grown and now include at National competition level, items such
as Thunder Cats, Off road racers, Motocross, Jet Sprint boats, Jet
Ski racers, NZ Helicopter open champs, NZ Offshore Power Boat Race
series. A street sprint circuit is planned where brands such as
Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porche and Maserati are scheduled
to compete. The atmosphere will again be electric as Whitianga turns
it on. This is an event which consumes the town in a way that would
not be possible in a major metropolitan centre.
Admission is FREE. Only costs will be transport, accommodation,
drinks. and meals. Accommodation will be in demand and bookings
should be made well in advance to avoid disappointment. Enquiries
should be directed to peter@hoppers.co.nz.
April 18, Sunday, 10am: Grass Gymkhana. DONT MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY!!!
We are privileged to have been offered a large, very level grassed
area near Pukekohe to run our club gymkhana. Theres plenty
of space to run a very varied programme. This is your chance to
have a go at car control in a one car at a time situation on set
course, with little risk of damage to you or your precious Mercedes.
Try your skills as a driver in an off road situation it is
fun fun fun.
Where: 79 Rutherford Road, Pukekohe. Take the southern
motorway, turn right at Bombay onto Mill Road towards Pukekohe.
After around 4 kms turn right in to Runciman Road (tennis
courts are on the corner). Take the first right (Rutherford Road)
and look for the second house on the left Number 79, Chelsea
Farm.
What do I need: Picnic lunch, a mercedes and a desire
to have fun.
Why: Because these opportunities dont come
around very often and this one is a must if you want to really enjoy
a day out with precious Mercedes.
Contact: Brian Hood Ph 6343573 or 0274 768526 if
you have any concerns/questions or for a list of folk who can vouch
for how much fun this type of event is.
Arrangements if cancelled due to weather same time, same
place Sunday April 25th.
2nd May 2010 - Trip to Waiheke Island
Do you want this Event? If you are interested ring David Winn
09 238-7571
< Minimum number of people is 15 >
Proposal: is to park your car for the day at the Half Moon Bay Marina
for the option of a 9.00am or 10.00am ferry sailing. After the 45minute
passage a coach will be waiting to take us on our adventure. There
are more options of where to go and what to do than time will allow.
The highlight of the day will be a 3 course luncheon at the widely
acclaimed Te Whau winery restaurant. The return ferry sails at either
3.00pm or 4.30pm.
Cost per head: Lunch $72.50 plus beverages
Coach $30.00 plus up to $20 for extras like wine tasting etc
Ferry $30.00 less 20% for group of 10 or more (Gold Card Holders
are free)
June 2010 - Garage Raid. Details to follow.
22 June 2010 Club AGM at 7.30 p.m. at the Commerce
Club
23/24 July 2010 National AGM in Palmerston North
13 August 2010 Prize Giving Dinner. Members are invited
to give suggestions on where this event could be held. Venues must
be Auckland central; have a separate bar area; availability of free
parking. Please send your suggestions to Jack Nazer 09 378 4580.
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