Events Calendar
Covid-19 Update
We are living in unprecedented times, and the situation is changing faster than anyone expected. As I write this, New Zealand is poised on the brink of lockdown as we attempt to break the chain of infections and give the health system a fighting chance.
Your Committee recognises just how serious this is, and is committed to doing what's safest and best for members, while following Government advice.
Based on the ever-evolving situation and the health authorities’ recommendations we have cancelled all events and activities until at least June. As the situation evolves we may revise these plans- if there's a safe way we can bring a bit of Mini joy to the club we'll try to make it happen, but the health of our members and the wider community always comes first.
Stay strong, and be kind. We'll get through this together.
We are living in unprecedented times, and the situation is changing faster than anyone expected. As I write this, New Zealand is poised on the brink of lockdown as we attempt to break the chain of infections and give the health system a fighting chance.
Your Committee recognises just how serious this is, and is committed to doing what's safest and best for members, while following Government advice.
Based on the ever-evolving situation and the health authorities’ recommendations we have cancelled all events and activities until at least June. As the situation evolves we may revise these plans- if there's a safe way we can bring a bit of Mini joy to the club we'll try to make it happen, but the health of our members and the wider community always comes first.
Stay strong, and be kind. We'll get through this together.
Sunday 22nd March - POSTPONED - Dyno Day
Looks like we'll have to postpone this one too. Tentatively late May, but we'll see how we go.
Possum Bourne Motorsport in Pukekohe (159 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 2120) have agreed to do a bespoke Mini Dyno Day for us followed by a sausage sizzle. Starting at 9am. Its $99 each car and for that you get 3x power runs. There won’t be any set up adjustments in this price as its more work but they can arrange this. We will be able to tweak fuel and distributors between each run. Limited to 20 cars. – Contact Brook Davis who has kindly organised this for us.
Possum Bourne Motorsport in Pukekohe (159 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 2120) have agreed to do a bespoke Mini Dyno Day for us followed by a sausage sizzle. Starting at 9am. Its $99 each car and for that you get 3x power runs. There won’t be any set up adjustments in this price as its more work but they can arrange this. We will be able to tweak fuel and distributors between each run. Limited to 20 cars. – Contact Brook Davis who has kindly organised this for us.
Sunday 29th March - CANCELLED - Caffeine & Classics
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. Stand around, drink coffee, look at shiny cars. Officially the event runs from 10am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 9am. We will park all the Minis just past the barrier arm on the RHS
Sunday 29th March - CANCELLED -Rusty Badges meet and Go-Kart racing
Game Over Indoor Go-Karting facility are hosting a Classic Car Meet-up on the Sunday 29th March (3:30pm – 6pm) at our venue (35 Arrenway Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632). They will be offering a 15 Lap Kart Race for $20pp (RRP $49pp). This is exclusive for attendees on the day - a fun way to settle any outstanding bets! Burgerfuel Windsor Park has partnered with them for the event and will have a bunch of free giveaways and prizes, along with showcasing their own classic cars!
Tuesday 7th April CANCELLED Club Night – 7.30pm Northern Sports Car Club
Monthly club night meeting – It’s a month of motorsport activities from Hampton Downs track day to the Autocross, but tonight we’ll kick it all off with the Mini Race night! Its time to pit your skills against the others in the club, we’re bringing back rocker cover racing, Mini Scalextric races, wheel change challenge. Spark plug challenge. You’ll be scored on your times and the extra points for bringing your own ‘racer’.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday TBC April – CANCELLED Autocross – Hamilton Car Club TBC
We’ll be hooking up with Minis Waikato for a Autocross get together, more details to follow but save the date!
Sunday 26th April - CANCELLED Caffeine & Gasoline
Leaving KFC Carpark, Bombay at 8.30am to head to Caffeine & Gasoline at Hampton Downs. This new event to our club calendar will allow access to both classic and BMW Minis. Well also be meeting with the central region clubs. Provisionally we have access to the Hampton Downs Club Circuit in the afternoon 12.30 -4.30 dependent on attendees. Likely cost is $150 per driver based on 20 Minis (drivers) paying. You’ll be grouped into equal speeds and will get plenty of track time, 4x sessions of 10 laps. Neck restraints, race suits and crash helmets required, can be hired from HD.
Tuesday 4th May - CANCELLED Club Night – 7.30pm Northern Sports Car Club
Monthly club night meeting
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 31st May CANCELLED - Caffeine & Classics
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. Stand around, drink coffee, look at shiny cars. Officially the event runs from 10am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 9am. We will park all the Minis just past the barrier arm on the RHS
Tuesday 4th June CANCELLED - Club Night – 7.30pm Northern Sports Car Club
Monthly club night meeting
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 7th June – POSTPONED Italian Job city Run
Time to celebrate another Mini Institution, the classic 1969 Movie ‘The Italian Job’ was released on 5th June 1969 so we’ll mark the occasion with a follow the leader tour around the city. A lot of disorganized fun in 2019 se we’ll try again for another random session in 2020. Notes if we get separated. More details to follow as the Central City Road Closures may require some diversions through sewers, across weirs, shopping malls but probably not the alps. Followed by breakfast.
Tuesday 7th July - Club Night – 7.30pm Northern Sports Car Club
Monthly club night meeting
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 12th July – Fish & Chip run to Kaiaua
July marks the midpoint of winter, what better way to spend it than out in our Minis. The Auckland Mini Car Club Mid-Winter Meander to Miranda run will take us through some sunning native bush scenery, twisty bits and outstanding coastal roads. We’ll finish for a ‘fish and chips’ lunch at the Kaiaua Fish and Chip shop. For those of you who want to warm up afterwards it’s onto the Miranda hot pools. So pack your flask, travel blankets and hot water bottles and let's wake up those sleeping Minis. Event organised by Steve - Meet at Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush at 9.30am (Entry off Flat Bush School Rd, opposite Kawa Drive). Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618.
Saturday 20th June – Longest Night Trial on the Shortest Day -
(a short night trial held on the longest night) Meet at Southern Motorway BP Service Centre Papakura, 5.15pm for 5.30pm start. Meals or snacks are available at the completion of the trial. Bring a navigator, clipboard, pen, torch, spotlight and good night vision. Event organized by Gary Ashton. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Sunday 13th September – Regularity Trial
Wonderful to see this fun event return for 2020. Location TBC - 10.15am for a 10.30am start, finishing for lunch and results. Bring a clipboard, pen & navigator. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
