Rolling V8 Calendar
2018 - V8 Register 40th Anniversary Year   We have a series of articles and features reflecting on many of the memorable moments, news items and photos enjoyed by fellow V8 enthusiasts. MGBGTV8 & RV8 In 2018 we have the 45th anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 model in August 1973 and the 40th anniversary of the formation of the V8 Register five years later in 1978. In 2017 we will have the 25th anniverary of the announcement of the RV8 and in 2018 the 25th anniversary of the launch of the RV8 that year. Details of the programme of events for the V8 40th Anniversary Year 2018 are available. More Victor Smith 07770 82297 Wed 25th Jul The Common Harpenden Hertfordshire Satnav: AL5 2SL Classics on the Common is Britain's biggest mid-week classic car show and ranks among the top events of the classics calendar. A very popular annual evening event, held on the common in Harpenden for pre-1996 cars from noon. Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Contacts Sun 2nd Thurs 6th Sep New Bath Hotel and Spa Matlock Bath Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PX V8 Derbyshire Tour 2018 The next V8 Tour in the popular series will be based in Derbyshire. The event will include touring the beautiful scenic routes around the Derbyshire dales. There will be a tour of the Peak District National Park, visiting both Derbyshire White Peak and Dark Peak. Briefing details Ken Clayton & Carol Fletcher 01629 630005 Email Sat 1st Sep Oulton Park Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire Satnav: CW6 9BW Club race meeting - Oulton Park Full programme of races. More Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Contacts Sat 8th Sep Aldon Automotive Breener Ind Estate Station Drive Brierly Hill West Midlands Satnav: DY5 3JZ Rolling road sessions The day will be a relaxed event with members enjoying time spent with fellow enthusiasts. The £40.00 fee covers a fuelling setup check, timing adjustment check and at least two power plots. Details Steve Newton 07811 474774 Email Sat 29th Sep Snetterton Norfolk Satnav: NR16 2JU Club race meeting - Snetterton Full programme of races. More Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Contacts Sat 13th Oct Redditch West Midlands Satnav: B97 5YH V8 Committee meeting at 2pm Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Contacts Sat 20th Oct TBA Satnav: TBA Club Council meeting and Annual General Meeting Notice and agenda in the September issue of Safety Fast! The AGM will be held at 1600 BST and all Club members may attend. Colin Grant Club Office 01235 555552 Fri 9th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th Nov NEC near junction 6 on M42 motorway, adjacent to both Birmingham Airport and the railway station. Satnav: B40 1NT NEC Classic Car Show The major end of season three day classic car show. Website Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Contacts 2019 Sat NNth Feb TBA Redditch West Midlands Satnav: B97 5YH V8 Committee meeting at 2pm Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Sat NNth Feb TBA Lloyds Indian Restaurant 7 Station Road Knowle, Solihull Satnav: B93 OHL Annual V8 Curry at the Lloyds Indian Restaurant in Knowle in the West Midlands. Nic Houslip 07768 766315 Contacts Sun NNth Feb TBA Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire Satnav: CV8 2LZ Stoneleigh MG-Triumph Show 2019 The combined MG and Triumph show at the National Agriculture Show Ground at Stoneleigh. V8 enthusiasts meet up at the MG Car Club stand at 12.00 noon. Debbie Brading V8 Secretary 07795 227715 Sat 16th Mar TBA Location TBA Satnav: TBA Club Council meeting           Continued
	European Touring Handbook has been produced for many years and has a mass of useful tips and guides for touring in each country in Europe.	Safety equipment checklist for touring on Mainland Europe The AA has a useful webpage and a tabulated checklist of what you need to take with you when touring on Mainland Europe - for example the original vehicle registration documents, GB stickers, warning triangle, reflective vest and headlamp adjusters. More