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 |
2019
Tuesday 3rd September- Club Night
Monthly club night meeting – Casual evening, we’ve packed a lot into the events and evenings so we decided to move out the engine build and just have a mix and mingle night. 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 15th September – Regularity Trial
Meet at Central Terrace carpark off Fencible Dr. in Howick at 10.00am for a 10.30am start, finishing for lunch and results. If you haven’t entered a trial before then be prepared to get addicted in a self-paced way. You follow a set course then clock back in with your time, then repeat the course again and try and match your first time without using any timing gear. The team with the closest time wins! Bring a clipboard, pen and navigator. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 29th September - 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 1st October - Club Night – The Big Reveal
Monthly club night meeting – The big reveal! It’s a secret…. but will be bringing along something very special for a grand unveiling and talk on the build….. you’ll have to be there to find out more!
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 13th October – Daylight Saving Piha Run.
This was such a well-attended run in 2018 that its back again for 2019! Meet on the rooftop carpark at Northwest Shopping Centre for an afternoon 1pm start of the run over to Piha. Approximately 45minutes drive followed by a coffee stop and some photos en-route and when we stop. Taking the ‘long route’ back to Auckland for an early evening drive through and around the city. – Route details to follow. Contact Steve 021 193 4618 for details.
Labour Weekend 25th-27th October 2019 - 25th Mini Nationals in Tauranga
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Join us in Tauranga for a weekend of fun and competitions to honour the milestone 60th birthday of this iconic brand.
Accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
Accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
Tuesday 5th November - Club Night – Swap night - Memorabilia and Parts
Like a Swap Meet, but not just for oily things! And just in time for Christmas shopping. Bring along your interesting memorabilia, be it magazines, models, car parts, books, and we’ll have a fun evening exchanging past and future collections.
Sunday 10th November – Follow the leader run to Port Waikato
Summer is nearly here, a new run for 2019, we’ll meet up with Minis Waikato region and head over to Port Waikato. Bring a picnic and maybe a surf board? Meet at Waitomo Petroleum station off the Southern motorway at 2038 Great S Rd, Bombay. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 17th November – Hampton Downs Track Day – Club Circuit
Entries are now open. Book early to avoid missing out on a slot! Provisionally we have booked the Hampton Downs Club Circuit in the afternoon 12.30 -4.30 dependent on attendees. We'll also be meeting with the central region clubs. Cost is $150 per driver based on 20 paid drivers. You’ll be grouped into equal speeds and will get plenty of track time, 3x sessions of 10 laps. Neck restraints, fire proof race suits and crash helmets are required, Hampton downs have these to hire at a reasonable cost and we have some neck braces and helmets to lend subject to numbers. Meet at 11am at Waitomo Petroleum station off the Southern motorway at 2038 Great S Rd, Bombay. Contact Steve for more details: 021 193 4618
Details and payment instructions are downloadable below.
Details and payment instructions are downloadable below.
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Sunday 24th 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 will park all the Minis just past the barrier arm on the RHS
Tuesday 3rd December - Club Night – Christmas BBQ
Annual Christmas ‘bring a plate’ BBQ, come dressed up in your Christmas theme, that includes dressing up your Minis with Christmas trees, lights and reindeer noses. Let’s try and get as many Minis as possible out from their slumber and along to the event.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 8th December – Howick Santa Parade
We’ve provisionally entered the club into the parade to support the Brits and Euro show and of course our wonderful club. At present we are waiting to hear back if our application has been successful and how many cars can join in the fun - TBC
Friday 13th December – Christmas Lights Run around the Eastern Suburbs
Bringing back the festive joy we enjoyed in 2018, hopefully without the rain! we’ll again be taking the Minis around some of the best Christmas lights in Auckland. So dress up, dress up those Minis in festive attire and let's go! Meet at McDonalds Green Lane at 8pm and finish for hot chocolates at McDonalds Botany. Contact Steve 021 193 4618
Sunday 29th December - 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
