Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Trmgafun wrote:
> >
> > 11-6-97
> > Re: Second Annual British Car Week
> >
> > Hello chaps,
> >
> > I realize this is a bit premature for an event that is to take place in 6
> > months, but I wanted to make sure the word got out in plenty of time to
>enable
> > all publications to post this in their Winter and Spring issues. The write
>up
> > below is for everyone to use and help promote British Car Week. Since this
> > event is for all British car enthusiasts, it is important that we reach them
> > all. If any of you belong to the other lists, please forward this message.
> >
> > Thanks to all!!
> >
> > Scott Helms
> >
> > =============================================================
> >
> > The Second Annual British Car Week
> > May 18-24, 1998
> >
> > This past year some of you may have heard about the First Annual British Car
> > Week.
> > This idea came from an article titled "Seldom Seen Cars" written by Peter
>Egan
> > for the March 1997 issue of Road & Track magazine. In this article, Mr Egan
> > writes that he never see's old sports cars on the road anymore. As a
>result,
> > we've decided to do what we can to help change this, for British cars
>anyway.
> >
> > This Spring, British Car Week will be celebrated during the third full week
>of
> > May (May 18 - 24). The object of this week is for all British car owners
>to
> > get their car(s) out of the garage, drive them, and help promote these
> > treasured cars in whatever ways we can. Most of you drive your cars during
> > the summer months and for some, throughout the year, but rarely do we drive
> > them on the roads in unison. This special week has been set aside for
>owners
> > of "all British marques", to help promote these cherished cars, and possibly
> > attract the attention of another potential enthusiast, young or old, who
>might
> > decide to get involved and help preserve our hobbies, businesses, clubs, and
> > most of all, our cars, and help us keep them on the roads!!
> >
> > Last year, the participation was very strong. Many clubs got together and
> > planned outings, ranging from picnics, club meetings, or drives to a special
> > location. Others used their cars for errands or drove them to and from work
> > and found that it was so enjoyable, they kept right on doing so all Summer
> > long. As indicated by Gary Anderson, Publisher of British Car Magazine,
>this
> > event didn't create any traffic jams that we know of, but it did attract
>some
> > attention and got people talking about these cars which is exactly what was
> > intended.
> >
> > We have constructed a web page on the internet devoted to British Car Week.
> > Last year we invited drivers to share their driving experiences with us.
>The
> > stories were posted for all to read and enjoy. We got some very interesting
> > replies!! This next year we will do the same. Stop by and visit the web
>page
> > at:
> >
> > http://members.aol.com/Trmgafun/britishcarweek.html (Note:
>capital
> > T)
> >
> > If any of you belong to other clubs or subscribe to magazines that cater to
> > any British marques, please make a copy of this letter, send it to them, and
> > help pass the word. If you are a subscriber of a service on the internet, I
> > can e-mail you a copy of this letter. Since we have a very low budget, the
> > help of fellow enthusiasts is crucial. If you are not on the internet,
>send a
> > letter to your club and let them know what you are planning. Thanks to all
> > who have participated and to those who are about to.
> >
> > See you on the road,
> >
> > Scott Helms - Promoter
> >
> > TRMGAFUN@AOL.COM
You can all start that week early by attending the All British Field
Meet at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 16 & 17
See http://www.direct.ca/driver/promotions/promotions.htm for details
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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