Events Calendar
The Club participates in many, varying events, so there is always something for everyone. Keep up to date with what is happening and join in as we celebrate the Mini.
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Activities include:
• Club Convoys • Economy Run • Rallies • Trials |
• Inter Club events • Field Trips • National Mini Meet (Labour Weekend) • Inter-Club Sprint |
2018
Sunday 25th November - Maungaturoto Primary School Car and Bike Show
The annual Maungaturoto Primary School car and bike show with displays and activities from 10am-1:30pm. We need to be parked up by 9am so we’ll group up at Smales Farm, Takapuna, Auckland for a 7.30am departure in convoy to the event. Prizes for the “people’s choice car and bike’. Live entertainment will feature on the day, along with activities for children (sideshow attractions and face painting) and a variety of food (including spit roast sandwiches, bacon n egg butties and much more) will be available for purchase. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Sunday 25th November - 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 try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Tuesday 4th December - Club Night
Club Night at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms, 7:30pm as usual.
Annual Christmas BBQ, come dressed up in your Christmas best, that includes your Minis!
Annual Christmas BBQ, come dressed up in your Christmas best, that includes your Minis!
Friday 14th December - Christmas Lights Run round the Eastern Suburbs
Bringing back the festive joy we enjoyed in 2017 we’ll again be taking the Minis around some of the best Christmas lights in Auckland. So dress up, dress up those Mini’s in festive attire and lets go! Presently we have the Cooper Street Lights – Otara and the Eastern Suburbs. If you know of any more let up know as we may split the run up over several nights.
2019
Sunday 20th January - Dawn Breaker Run
The Dawn Breaker Run is back for another year! Meet at Fred Amber lookout, Gladstone Road, Parnell, overlooking the container wharf for a 6am start - first car away at 6:15am approximately. Bring a pen, clipboard, and money for breakfast. Prize for best dressed - theme is pajamas, dressing gown, etc. For details, contact Murray 027 488 1960.
Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd February - Leadfoot Festival
The Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend on the New Zealand and international calendar that brings together a unique mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends. New Zealand racing legend, Rod Millen opens his private grounds at the Leadfoot Ranch in the Coromandle to host more than 150 champion and competitive race participants. Website here. Presently we are looking to set up a club area with the organizers. More details about club participation to follow.
Sunday 10th February - The Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d'Elegance and Classic Car Show
Theme for 2019 "The Collectables" The annual event open to the public, and organised on behalf of motor vehicle clubs in order to allow those clubs to display vehicles, promote their clubs and take part in friendly competition. We’ll have our usual display area and select cars to form the collectables theme. Website here.
Friday-Sunday 15th-17th February - Brits at the Beach
The annual event held at Whangamata and now in the summer! The highlight for car enthusiasts is the Saturday morning parade starting at 9am and the classic car/Brit car park up on Saturday and Sunday mornings. For a unique gathering of all things British this event is not to be missed. Not an official club event, but for those that are keen we’ll convoy down on the Friday, leaving Maraetai beach front at 8.30am on the Friday for the Grahamstown park up at 10am. On the Saturday we’ll leave Maraetai beach front at 6am for the Saturday morning parade. Website here.
Sunday 3rd March - Brit & Euro
The annual Brit & Euro show takes place at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga from 10am until 3pm. We always have a great turnout of Mini’s and all are welcome. Park up needs to be completed by 9am and therefore we will meet at Placemakers Carpark Pakuranga and convoy into the event together. Bring a boot lunch and we’ll enjoy together under the tent. This is now our annual club social event. Its not officially a show and shine but we will pick the 2019 winners for all classes. Marking 60 years of the Mini the theme is planned to be 60’s! SO dress up, practice those twists and lets make it a fabulous celebration. The Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show is a FREE fun day out for people of all makes, models and ages. Website here.
Sunday 17th March - Northern Explorer Run
A longer run and one ideal for our members out west and the North Shore. Meeting at the NorthWest Shopping Centre Roof Top Car Park by 10am. We’ll take the west coast route up through Glorit onto Wellsford and through to stop for lunch at Matakana. The route back takes us to SH1 before picking up the old road through Orewa and back to Auckland. 177km 5hrs. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Labour Weekend 25th-27th October 2019 - 25th Mini Nationals in Tauranga
Join us in Tauranga for a weekend of fun and competitions to honour the milestone 60th birthday of this iconic brand.
Registration opens early 2019, but accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open already. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
Registration opens early 2019, but accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open already. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
