The Christmas activity scheduled for Dec. 12 has been cancelled. Check the website periodically for a replacement activity. George and John

This is a 7 minute  edited video of Richard Mayor racing in the rain at last years All British Field  Meet. Actually, it was the “Battle of Britain” handicap race put on by  the Canadians.

From Austin Colcord:

I’m looking for a 100-4 drivetrain for my bn2, and thought it would be best to start my search with club members.  You never know what someone might have in their garage!

If you can help him send him an email at austin.colcord at lifelock.com

We would like to get a group together to attend this event only held 1 day a year at the museum. On this day you can visit the LeMay Museum at Marymount Academy and the private LeMay home grounds in Tacoma, WA. You’ll see over 1,000 vehicles mixed with exhibits, dolls, antiques, and specialty items. If we show up as a group at 8AM Saturday, August 29th ,we can park our cars on the grounds for display. We would need to travel up the day before and stay at a convenient motel so that we can be there early to set up and show our cars.  Please visit the website for much more information.

We have secured a group rate of $99 at the Tacoma Dome Best Western for Aug.28 for a king room or 2 queens. The hotel is located at 2611 E. E St. right next to the Tacoma Dome. The phone number is 253-272-7737. Please mention you are a member of the Austin Healey Club to get the group rate.

http://www.lemaymuseum.org

As you likely know, the ABFM is produced by a consortium of Oregon-based British car clubs.  Each club has one or more responsibilities for the Meet each year.  Besides the fun and enjoyment of the weekend, the host clubs split any profits the Meet earns, which is a significant amount of our annual club income.

The AHCO is responsible for tallying the People’s Choice ballots.  To accomplish that, we need about 24 volunteers for most of Saturday of the Meet.  In exchange for giving up much of Saturday, you’ll have a cool (or dry, depending on the weather) place to hang out, we’ll feed you lunch and provide cold beverages, and you’ll receive a much-coveted ABFM Worker Bee t-shirt, which is almost nearly guaranteed to clash with anything else in your wardrobe.  I’ll be soliciting for volunteers at the Club meeting tomorrow and at next month’s meeting.  If you miss signing up at the Club meeting and would be willing to volunteer for this duty, please leave your name in the comments section and tell me what size t-shirt you would like to receive as your keepsake reward.

Thanks for your help.

We received this photo of the two Healey Bonneville cars yesterday (click on the photo to see a larger version).  ARe those gorgeous cars, or what?  As you can see, Steve Pike and crew are about ready to ship the cars to the United States.  We’re anxiously looking forward to seeing the cars at our 33rd Annual All British Field Meet, in Portland, on September 4 -7.  This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these very special cars, so be sure to register your car and plan to attend.

If you’re not receiving the Healeys Return to Bonneville Newsletters, you can view the two most recent issues here and here.

Northwest Meet Update
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country, McMinnville is Oregon at its best. There are numerous scenic roads and beautiful vistas as well as the charming downtown area. You can enjoy delicious wine tasting, explore downtown shops or just have fun on the meandering Healey roads.
Several tours are being planned by Jan Whittlesey and Glen Enright who are local to the area. The nearby Evergreen Museum attracts thousands of visitors to its unique exhibits of over 60 aircraft and its new space flight building.
Saturday evening will feature a catered authentic Texas Barbeque with your choice of three meats and three side orders.
The fun will continue back at the hotel with some lively activities with valuable prizes.

Don’t miss out!
Make your reservations now!!

Cut off date for guaranteed price and hold on rooms at the Red Lion in McMinnville is September 3rd. To make your reservations call: (503) 472-1500 and be sure to mention the Austin Healey Meet. Remember, Continental Breakfast is included with your room.
Registration for the meet will be $15 per person and there will be no pre-registrations. This will be done at the meet on Friday evening.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday September 24th – For those arriving on Thursday we have reserved a space in a Brew Pub for dinner, which will be on your own.
Friday, September 25th – There will be a tour to a winery where we will have lunch (on your own) or you may choose to go on some self guided tours or visit the Air Museum on your own. The Meet and Greet – Appetizers will be provided. Please note due to hotel and liquor laws we will not be providing any alcohol, however, you may bring in whatever you wish to drink.
Saturday, September 26th – Self –guided tours will be suggested or join a guided tour. BBQ.($24pp) You may bring your own beer or wine. Activities back at the hotel.
Sunday, September 27th – Departure date. Also, AHCO meeting in the conference room.

Healeys were well represented at this years Portland Historic Vintage Races. The economy doesn’t seem to affect the hard core racer with over 200 cars in attendance. This event is part car show part vintage car race with some very rare and well resorted makes. It draws competitors from all over the west coast and Canada which provides the spectator with a great diversity of cars to watch.

Read more and see the video of Doug Escriva racing.

AHCO own Doug Escriva won the HMSA award for the best prepared and presented vintage race car. His 1957 100-6 MM in the rare original Florida Green and OEW hardtop was quite a crowd pleaser.. The recently rebuilt race motor features three 2″ SI HUD 8 carburetors mounted on a rare period correct Ruddspeed high performance manifold. It also sports a full carpeted interior with light weight leather upholstered racing bucket seats.

Race Video from Doug’s car, Sunday’s Final Group # 7

Join fellow Healey club members at PIR for Beaches Cruise-In. There are usually around 1000 Classic Cars in attendance as well as drag races. Bring your own chair and join in the fun. You can bring a picnic dinner or food is available to purchase. You cannot bring alcohol onto PIR, however, beer, wine and mixed drinks are available for purchase. There is also live music.

Healey drivers will gather at the Delta Park Burger King restaurant at 3:30 and we will go in as a group so we can all park together. Participants can leave at anytime, most usually start leaving around 7:30 to 8:00. There is a $5.00 charge to attend, pay at the gate.

The Burger King is east of I-5 at the same exit you would take to PIR. Call George Koeber @503-312-8693 or 503-244-3731 for questions.

If you have ever wanted one of those fancy Aston Martin style racing gas caps you can go to  http://64.202.180.37/files/cap2.pdf  for many choices of styles,finishes and sizes.  JC