On a day when everybody should have been well rested after a extra hour sleep as the clocks went backwards most CCSA members came out with their Corvettes to play.
So down came the roofs on the convertibles for those that could with weather being perfect for a morning cruise through our picturest Adelaide Hills ready to take in that fresh mountain air.
Rounding up the members on the flats at the RAA carpark in town was my wingman Tim Epton fresh from his C5 recognitions at the Corvette Nationals with a real desire to lead the Corvette convoy and so he should through the city and up the freeway to picturesque Stirling.
From here it was onwards and outwards through the winding roads that took us through the leafy treelined townships of Stirling, Aldgate , Mylor, Echunga, Meadows and into Ashbourne all of which were lined with full autumn colour and Im sure a talking point by many.
On arrival at the Greenman Inn carpark most people commented on the route and
how they enjoyed the drive and scenery along the way which was rewarding as this was my plan as the event organiser.
The publican was certainly under pressure on the day at full capacity with 150 persons to be served which included both the Pontiac and Triumph car clubs emphasising this venues populatity
but regardless not without some delays they did present a nice meal in good portions that people enjoyed..
Now this little gem is exposed for all to revisit knowing what to expect especially through our upcoming winter months when the log fire will be burning and friends can catchup in australiana surroundings.
Thanking the 38 members that attended, this event making it a pleasant and memorable club day out ,hope to see you soon at one of our next outings.
Cheers Serge
Rob & Karen’s Run - “Stockwell and Beyond”
Sunday of the long weekend delivered all that was promised – a hot day.
The meeting place was McDonalds Smithfield but the dramas started before we even got to the meeting point.
I had a few cancellations due to health and heat but still had 33 on my list so I replied to the hotels text on the Saturday that we would have 35 attend (just in case I had missed someone).
On the way to the meeting point Andrea passed as we were fuelling the Corvette but we found her parked on the side of the road with the bonnet up just down the road (it’s a Corvette).
A quick look found the wire from the alternator was loose so she may have been running on
battery power only, needless to say her day wasn’t going to plan with the Corvette going home on a truck.
At the meet point most were in the carpark and a select few (lots) were in McDonalds escaping the heat and filling their bellies with food and coffee and required a phone call to get them out.
The briefing completed and maps of the route handed out, we were on our way. Three sets of lights and into the mid north.
Now the plan was to have a run that we could stick to the speed limit and give the cars a good run, until we got just past the Roseworthy College, they were rebuilding the road – no black stuff- crap- I have driven that road hundreds of times no need to do a pre run recy - good thing the speed limit was VERY low as 19 Corvettes and a few daily drivers crawled, what seemed like forever, and then newly surfaced black stuff at the same speed – now at this rapid rate the 60-60 air conditioning doesn’t work real well but you get time to look at the scenery.
The rest of the run went to plan with the whole convoy flowing well. We picked up Rachael and Randall at Saddleworth in their 91 who were picking us up at Wasleys but were there TOO
early so decided to try dresses on at a shop in Saddleworth as we rolled through.
The group actually made the lunch stop (now 20 Corvettes and a few daily drivers and a Hellcat) at the Stockwell Hotel just before midday with a member who shall remain nameless was a little late due to the rate of catchup that was detected by those that must be obeyed.
The hotel catered for my original 30 booked with a long table set but didn’t get or couldn’t read that I had updated it to 35 but they catered for the 38 or 40 that actually turned up.
The food came out in good time and was enjoyed and the beer was cold.
For those at the back of the convoy they had all day Monday to get the dust off the car and for those that travel with the roof off, out of the inside as well.
The run was 144km from meeting point to lunch stop, I think that we covered about 220 km with the Southerners probably getting close to 400km – a nice day out.
Thankyou to all that attended.
What a Sunday our big day turned out to be. As we all watched the hot weather forecast trend downwards during the week, it was with great relief that in the end, it turned out to be such a stunning day. Once again, we were spoilt for help from so many great members that turned up early to help with the set up. Well done Team. Right on cue, the Corvettes started to roll in.
101 Corvettes in total. Amazing. The guys parking the cars started to sweat that we were going to run out of room. The band “Heartbeat” fired up adding to the vibe of the day and we had great foot traffic from the public. A special mention needs to be made to acknowledge the amazing effort of Maelyn and Joy with selling near on a million raffle tickets to raise money for Heartkids. Also, a BIG “Job well done” to Shirelee and her team manning the Merchandise tent. A huge effort.
Trophy time came, and we certainly had some worthy winners.
Public Choice 1st: Sponsored by Ian Gregor. Won by Andrea Woolger.
Public Choice 2nd: Sponsored by Adelaide Security Services. Won by Aaron Skinner.
Public Choice 3rd: Sponsored by Prime Auto Care, Lonsdale. Won by Phil Turnbill.
Entrants Choice 1st: Sponsored by Golden Gem Birds. Won by Shirelee Mourdoukoutas.
Entrants Choice 2nd: Sponsored by DeeBees Garden & Home Maint. Won by Serge Giacomelli.
Entrants Choice 3rd: Sponsored by Gary & Cathy McPhee. Won by Mario Guidance.
Heart Kids Choice: Sponsored by Quantative Occupational Risk Management Services. Won by John Coyne
Best Club Trailer: Won by Peter & Shirelee Mourdoukoutas & Graham & Joy Walker.
This will be the last CRTB organised by Peter & Lynda, Catherine and Stuart & Ruth.
Next year, Peter and Shirelee Mourdoukoutas take over the reins with a whole new team and lets all show them our continued support into the future.
Write up by Stuart van Doorn
Photos by Greg Woods
