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Triumph Events
15 Aug 17—Monthly SLTOA meeting, Culpepper’s, 3010 W Clay (I-70 and Zumbehl), St Charles.
16-20 Aug 17—VTR 2017, Princeton, NJ, “Every Battle Has a Triumph.” Hosted by the New Jersey Triumph Association and Delaware Valley Triumphs, convention headquarters at the Weston Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd, Prineton. Info at vtr2017.org/about or email info@vtr2017.org.
21-23 Sept 27 Aug 17—SLTOA Aces & Eights Poker Run. Starts at the West County Mall south parking lot opposite Sears, plan on a scenic, winding country drive with stops to pick up your cards, $5 per entry. The drive ends with a picnic at Ferris Park in Ballwin, awards for best hand and worst hand plus a hard luck award. Open to all clubs/cars; final details TBA, in the meantime please RSVP via www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FDMR6D and monitor www.sltoa.org.
17—2017 Hershey 6-Pack TRials, National convention of the 6-Pack TR6/TR250 club, at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA. For information, contact Richard Good at (717)475-2163, web page https://hershey6packtrials.wordpress.com/2017/01/11/2017-hershey-6-pack-trials-events/.
21-24 Sept 17—Triumphest 2017, Flagstaff, Arizona, at the Little America. Hosted by Desert Centre TRA, planning underway, info at www.triumphest.com or contact Bo Shaw (760)977-6612.
23 Sept 17—36th Annual St Louis All British Car & Cycle Show, hosted by the MG Club of St Louis at Creve Coeur Lake Park, food concession by the St Louis Triumph Owners Association. This year’s featured vehicles are the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget. Show field opens at 9 AM with registration through 12 noon, awards at 3 PM. More info and online registration available at https://allbritishcarshow.com, also check Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StLouisAllBritishCarShow/.
5 Nov 17—5th Annual Veterans Day Drive. Starting point is the McDonald’s in Columbia, IL, on IL 3, details to follow.
1 Dec 17—Annual SLTOA Christmas Party, at the Missouri Athletic Club-West, details to follow.
10 Feb 18—International Drive Your Triumph Day, in honor of Sir John Black’s birthday. Details to follow.
19-22 Apr 18—South Central VTR Regional, celebrating 50 years of the TR250 at the La Torretta Resort & Spa, Lake Conroe, TX. Hosted by the Texas Triumph Register, details to follow, monitor www.texastriumphregister.com.
St Louis/Metro East LBC Events Go to top
17 Aug 17—MG Club of St Louis RUBCO breakfast meeting, 9:30 AM. For details, email uca57mga@aol.com or rubco@stlouismgclub.com.
21 Aug 17—MG Club of St Louis Total Solar Eclipse Drive, to St Clair, IL, with picnic. Meet at Wilmore Park (7200 Hampton Ave) at 9 AM for a 9:30 departure, plan to be on site to observe the eclipse around 10:45. Partial phase of the eclipse starts at 11:48, full eclipse starts at 1:15 PM. Monitor www.stlouismgclub.com for any changes/developments.
26 Aug 17—JAGSL Do-Nuthing But Show-Up Picnic. At Pere Marquette State Park, with drive before the picnic meeting at noon. Meet at the Covenant Community Church, 1351 Shepley Dr, Bellefontaine Neighbors at 9:30 AM for coffee, juice, fruit, donuts and Danish. Departure at 10:30 AM with a planned route via the Great River Road out of Alton, a ferry ride or two, through Hardin and Kempsville with the picnic at the pavilion directly across from the Pere Marquette Lodge. Lunch will be ready at 12:30 PM, cost is $12 per person with an additional club fee of $5 per person/family. Monitor www.jagstl.com, or call Allan Ellis at (314)229-9610 for more information.
7 Oct 17—Annual Jaguar Association of Greater St Louis Concours d’Elegance, at Bishop’s Post, 16125 Chesterfield Parkway West. Details TBA, monitor www.jagstl.com and the online Growl.
Nov 17—Annual Jaguar Association of Greater St Louis meeting, details TBA.
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2-3 Sept 17—Heartland All British Meet. Event weekend starts with a Saturday night BBQ at Victoria British, 14600 W 107th St, Lenaxa, KS, 5-7 PM. On Sunday, gather at Aristocrat Motors, 9400 W 65th St, Merriam, KS; registration 8-10:30 AM, People’s Choice voting 10:30 AM-noon, food truck and apparel sales on site. Monitor the web page at http://heartlandallbritish.com for further detail and registration information.
10 Sept 17—31st Annual Chicagoland British Car Festival, hosted by the British Car Union. At Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL. Info at www.britishcarunion.com or call Mark Havemann (847)749-7197.
16 Sept 17—16th Annual Brits in the Ozarks all-British car and cycle show, benefitting the ALS Association of Northwest Arkansas, hosted by the British Iron Touring Club of Northwest Arkansas. Show runs from 10 AM to 2 PM at Agri Park, University of Arkansas campus, Fayetteville. Info at www.britishironwa.org/show17.html/.
22 Sept 17—All British Car & Cycle Show BBQ, sponsored by All British Car Repair, 5 PM until dark, Creve Coeur Lake Park at the show location. Grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs w/all the trimmings and soft drinks. Join us for an evening of food, fun, friends and cars; please bring sides/drinks and chairs.
7 Oct 17—Annual Memphis Euro Auto Fest, presented by the British Sports Car Club of Memphis at Youth Villages, 7410 Memphis Arlington Rd. More TBA, monitor www.memphisbritishcars.org/eurofest.htm.
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19 Aug 17—St Louis Region SCCA Scenic Byways Divisional Rally. Roughly 100 mile drive through Missouri’s Rhineland between O’Fallon and Hermann; registration from 11 AM-noon, first team out at 1:01 PM with a finish about 5 PM, awards presentation at 6 PM. Meet at the Denny’s Restaurant, 1140 Technology Dr, O’Fallon, MO (I-64 and Mo Hwy K); registration now open at https://www.motorsportreg.com, or for more information call Rallymaster Ron Ferris at (314)503-7411, the fee is $70 for both days or $40 for single-day. This is a divisional road rally that is part of the SCCA’s 2017 National Rally Championship yet suitable for the beginning or occasional rally team.
20 Aug 17—Gateway Autocross Association events 3&4, Gateway Motorsports Park, info at www.gatewayautox.com.
20 Aug 17—St Louis Region SCCA Wilderness Trail Divisional Rally. Roughly 100 mile drive through Missouri’s Rhineland between O’Fallon and Hermann; registration from 8-9 AM, first team out at 9:31 AM with a finish about 1:30 PM, awards presentation at 2:30 PM. Meet at the Denny’s Restaurant, 1140 Technology Dr, O’Fallon, MO (I-64 and Mo Hwy K); registration now open at https://www.motorsportreg.com, or for more information call Rallymaster Ron Ferris at (314)503-7411, the fee is $70 for both days or $40 for single-day. This is a divisional road rally that is part of the SCCA’s 2017 National Rally Championship yet suitable for the beginning or occasional rally team.
27 Aug 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 6, Family Arena, St Charles. Info at www.stlsolo.org.
10 Sept 17—BSCC Autocross No. 6. Family Arena, show around 9:30 AM, six runs for $35. Contact Racer Steve at sshab@yahoo.com for info or to get on the emailing list.
24 Sept 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 7, Family Arena, St Charles. Info at www.stlsolo.org.
25 Sept-1 Oct 17—SCCA National Runoffs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
1 Oct 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 8, Family Arena, St Charles. Info at www.stlsolo.org.
8 Oct 17—BSCC Autocross No. 7. Family Arena, show around 9:30 AM, six runs for $35. Contact Racer Steve at sshab@yahoo.com for info or to get on the emailing list.
22 Oct 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 9, Gateway Motorsports Park. Info at www.stlsolo.org.
29 Oct 17— St Louis Region SCCA Autocross No. 10, Gateway Motorsports Park. Info at www.stlsolo.org.
12 Nov 17—BSCC Autocross No. 8. Family Arena, show around 9:30 AM, six runs for $35. Contact Racer Steve at sshab@yahoo.com for info or to get on the emailing list
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23-26 Aug 17—Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the raceway, 60 years of the Formula Junior class and 70 years of Ferrari. Details at www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion.
25-27 Aug 17—Thunder on the Cimarron XVI, with Formula Vee feature race, at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK. Sponsored by Corinthian Vintage Racing, info at www.corinthianvintagerace. Sanctioned by SVRA, info at www.svra.com.
14-15 Oct 17—Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival, on the historic Lake Garnett race track. Activities including a track event, autocross, car show and spectator rides; food, beverage and entertainment available. More to follow, monitor www.lggpr.org/2017event.htm.
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19 Aug 17— Cars & Coffee-Westport, at Westport Plaza off I-270, 8-11 AM. Info at http://carsandcoffeestl.org.
19 Aug 17—St Louis Metropolitan Police Department Car Show Benefit, for injured officers Gary Glasby and Sheena Smith, upper Muny parking lot, 8 AM-4 PM. Top 50 show with special awards; registration 8-12 noon, $20 show, $10 display, awards at 3 PM. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars, food and beverages available. 100% of the proceeds will be given to the officer’s families during the event. For more information, contact Officer Phillip Anderson (314)444-2531.
20 Aug 17—26th Annual Edwardsville DARE Car Show, hosted by the Piston Pushers Car Club, proceeds benefit the DARE program. At Edwardsville High School, 6161 Center Grove and IL 157, registration 8:30 AM to 1 PM, $15 or $10 for display only, pre-register at http://edwardsvilledare.com. Fifty-one classes, dash plaques for first 350 cars, entertainment, music and food, prizes.
24 Aug 17—3rd Annual V8TV Drive-In Cruise at the Skyview D/I, 5700 N Belt West, Belleville, gates open at 6 PM. Come out and see “American Graffiti;” portion of proceeds will benefit the Air Force Aid Society. Info (314)783-8325 or info@v8tv.net, hosted by the V* Speed & Resto Shop and V8TV.
26 Aug 17—Gateway Cars & Coffee, at Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL, 9 AM-12 noon, pastries and coffee provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. For information call (618)589-9952 or call up www.gatewayclassicars.com.
1 Sept 17—Memories Car Club Monthly Cruise—aka “The Zoo” – at Faith Church, 13001 Gravois Rd, Sunset Hills, 4-9:30 PM. Held the first Friday of each month through October for cars 1979 and older; door prizes, please bring a canned good item for the church’s food pantry.
1 Sept 17—Friday Nights at the Sonic, 1002 S Kirkwood (Kirkwood & Big Bend), every Friday from 14 April through 29 September. Sponsored by The ‘Stang Gang, 5-9 PM, manager’s choice award every show. All makes/years/models welcome!
2 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-O’Fallon, SunRise UMC, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, O’Fallon, MO, 8-10 AM. Runs 10 AM-3 PM, entry $10, awards at 2:30 PM, dash plaques, live music, food and drinks, benefits first responders. Event at Troy Township Park, 410 Wickliffe, Troy, IL, info diacll3@aol.com.
3 Sept 17—SLICK Car Show, hosted by the St Louis Independent Car Klub and the Harvester Lions Club, at 4835 Central School Rd, St Charles. Registration 8 AM-noon, $20 per car, multiple classes, raffle, 50/50, music. All proceeds go to Backstoppers, in support of police and firemen and their families. Awards at 3 PM, for information call Rick (636)485-9113 (rain date 10 September).
9 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-Chesterfield, The Place, 600 Spirit Valley East Dr, 9 AM-Noon.
9 Sept 17—Troy Fire Department Car Show on the Lake, hosted by the Piston Pushers Car Club and sponsored by the Troy/Maryville/St Jacob/ Marine Chamber of Commerce. Runs 10 AM-3 PM, entry $10, awards at 2:30 PM, dash plaques, live music, food and drinks, benefits first responders. Event at Troy Township Park, 410 Wickliffe, info diacll3@aol.com.
10 Sept 17—Cars & Coffee-Gateway, Gateway Motorsports Park, 12-3 PM.
10 Sept 17—21st Annual Walter F. Phillips Memorial Old Cars Against Cancer Wheels in Motion Day, Westport Plaza, 9 AM-4 PM rain or shine, sponsored by First Capitol Classics. Registration $20, first 150 receive dash plaque, all proceeds go to the National Children’s Cancer Society. Food and live entertainment including Memories of Elvis. For info call Al Mercer (636)928-8672 or Elliott Cytron (314)878-0534.
16 Sept 17— Cars & Coffee-Westport, at Westport Plaza off I-270, 8-11 AM. Info at http://carsandcoffeestl.org.
16 Sept 17—Rods on the River, at the Polestar Marina, 6171 Hwy V, north St Charles County. Registration 8 AM-noon, $20 per car, awards at 3 PM. No classes, top 90 cars receive trophies, all cars get a dash plaque, proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of St Louis.
17 Sept 17—39th Annual Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri Swap Meet & Car Show, at Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Maryland Heights. Call up the details and registration information online at www.hccmo.com.
17 Sept 17—Shriners Benefit Car Show, 9 AM-4 PM, Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Rd, sponsored by the Gateway Buick Club of America. $15 to show, $20 for judged vehicles, first 200 cars receive goodie bag. All makes and models welcome, event proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
23 Sept 17—Our Pet Project: Pet-Named Cars (Jaguars, Beetles, Vipers, Mustangs and more). Space limited $30 entry fee, Top Dog Awards given. At the Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Rd, for application contact Julie Fahr at tma.julie@gmail.com.
24 Sept 17—31st Annual Antique Car Show, hosted by First Capital Classics Auto Club in association with Oktoberfest, on Main Street in St Charles. For stock vehicles 25 years or older, 9 AM to 4:30 PM, rain or shine. $20 entry fee, cars in place by 12 noon, dash plaques for the first 150 cars, three trophies in each class plus Best of Show for pre-WWII and post-WWII. Classes include Foreign Car 1900-1992 and Foreign Sports Car 1900-1992. For info call Al Mercer (636)928-8672 or Elliott Cytron (314)878-0534.
29-30 Sept 17 – Annual St Louis Scottish Games & Cultural Festival, Spirit Airpark West Drive, Chesterfield Valley. Music by Celtica, Plaid to the Bone and others, food, shopping, highland dancing, athletic competition; 4 -10 PM Friday, 8:30 AM-6 PM Saturday. Info at www.stlouis-scottishgames.com.
30 Sept 17—Gateway Cars & Coffee, at Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL, 9 AM-12 noon, pastries and coffee provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. For information call (618)589-9952 or call up www.gatewayclassicars.com.
7 Oct 17—Cars & Coffee-O’Fallon, SunRise UMC, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, O’Fallon, MO, 8-10 AM.
8 Oct 17—Misfit Car Show, Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Rd, 11 AM-3:30 PM. Monitor http://transportmuseumassociation.org/event/.
8 Oct 17—Cars & Coffee-Gateway, Gateway Motorsports Park, 12-3 PM.
14 Oct 17—Cars & Coffee-Chesterfield, The Place, 600 Spirit Valley East Dr, 9 AM-Noon.
21 Oct 17— Cars & Coffee-Westport, at Westport Plaza off I-270, 8-11 AM. Info at http://carsandcoffeestl.org.
21 Oct 17—6th Annual Mascoutah Fall Fest Car Show. Register 9 AM-noon, $15 ($10 for show vehicles), 1st-3rd place trophies in 16 classes, plus special awards. Dash plaques first 150 entries. At Main & Railway downtown, enter the show area from Church St, info (618)444-7447.
28 Oct 17—Gateway Cars & Coffee, at Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL, 9 AM-12 noon, pastries and coffee provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. For information call (618)589-9952 or call up www.gatewayclassicars.com.
St Louis Car Shows and Cruises: http://clubs.hemmings.com/lakerscarclub/
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