On behalf of the Goldfields Custom Cruisers Inc, we would like to thank all of our friends, members and supporters over the past 12 months. Its been a great kick off for the club and we are looking forward to making more progress in 2009.

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year... Please drive safe and responsibly in what is a very busy time on the roads.

Enjoy the holidays!! See you all again next year!!

Many thanks to all those who supported us at Nurmurkah's Show Us Ya Wheels over the weekend. Was a huge event, great atmosphere and great company. Pics are up in the gallery. We'll sure to be back in force to see you at this one again next year!!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining, then please check out the membership details on this site!

Alternatively email goldfieldscustomcruisers@yahoo.com.au for any other details!

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When: Sunday, December 7, 2008

Where: Numurkah Showgrounds

Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. (Events Kickoff around 10am)

Pricing: General Admission $2.00 per person

Vehicle Exhibit $10.00 per entrant - Enter on the day (Free for GCC Members)

FOR MORE INFO : http://www.showusyawheels.com/

More details regarding cruise to Numurkah will be posted closer to the date...
Stay tuned....

What a wonderful day had by all that attended.

A massive thanks to our valuable member Graham who sponsored the entire day. Graham, in celebrating the takeover of his business - Heathcote Tyre & Mechanical - shared the milestone by shouting all members to Go-karts.

Special thanks to Phillip and Sharon. The day wouldnt have happened without you guys. Phillip and Sharon organised the day and also donated 6 Trohpies.

Winners on the day:
Overall Winner - James
Fastest Lap - Trent (24.15)
Most Consistent - Philip
Hoon Award - Matthew - one finger salutes while racing and not obeying the RED lights.
Suspended Drivers Licence Award - Jason - Received 1 serious warning
Most Daring Moment - Victoria - Most spectacular stack which resulted in a hospital visit

Thanks again to all who made it such a success!

This event is run by the Federation of Veteran, Vintage & Classic Cars... its pretty much a get together for anyone/club involved in the federation. The requirements are 25 years and older for the car, its not an unspoken rule its inline with the Federation rules, also at this there are generally no hot rods (even though last time I was talking to the organisers they were looking at having a seperate areas for hotrod/modified).

The day includes a vintage tractor run, stationary steam engines, vintage trucks and this year the Golden Oldies tour (cars between 1919 - 1936 from memory).

Normally the day runs 10-3 (display cars are let in earlier).

A good family day out for restored and original car enthusiasts.

If anyone wants any more details just PM me or email me at horsepower_chick@hotmail.com



Cheers
Melz
Proud member of the Veteran Vintage & Classic Club Bendigo Inc (hosts of this years Federation Picnic @ Marong)

A meet and greet for all current and interested members.

A 'Hungi' aka Hangi, or earth oven, is where food is cooked over rocks that have been heated and buried in the ground. The food is then covered with sacks and leaves and finally dirt and a few hours later it is cooked.

Cost: TBA - based on numbers, however cost will be minimal
Time: Fire lit @ 10-10:30am
Food down @ 12
Ready @3pm

Anyone interested should RSVP to goldfieldscustomcruisers@yahoo.com.au for further details

In memory of Mark Ellis, who passed away earlier this year, the Charger Club are holding a drag day at Heathcote Raceway on the 6th of July.

Trophies will be awarded for Closest Dial Your Own Mopar, Closest Dial your Own non-Mopar, Best Reaction Time Mopar, Best Reaction Time non-Mopar and Best presented Mopar pls two lucky entrant prizes.

Following the race day a BBQ will be supplied at the Heathcote Hotel in the beer garden. Meat kindly donated by The Charger Club and McIvor Meats. Bread and sauces donated by Heathcote IGA. (NO BYO)

Please get behind and support a very worthy cause.

For catering purposes please contact Graham Seyfang by June 25th, 2008 by SMS or calling 0438 418 340 or email on fangscharger@hotmail.com

Well, the show and shine has been run and won so its time to get out and about again!
The club will be cruising to Echuca on the 25th of May to visit the Holden Museum and then to the RSL for lunch. All persons interested are most welcome and should meet at 10am at the Apex Park in Huntly. Feel free to let us know you are coming though by emailing goldfieldscustomcruisers@yahoo.com.au

Cost:

Club members: $5 including Museum & a beer/wine/soft drink at lunch(lunch not included)
Non-members: $6.50 Including Museum Entry Only

*Fees to be paid upfront prior to leaving meeting point*


All people attending are to meet at the Apex Park in Huntly at 10am for a 10:30am departure.
For any further details please contact the above email address.

http://www.holdenmuseum.com.au/

Congratulations to all of the winners from the Show & Shine which was held at Lords Raceway on the 19th of April 08.
Best in Show - Holden HT Monaro - Jesse Bourke
Best Home Grown - Valiant Hardtop Regal - Robin & Sue Witt
Best Custom - 1960 Stude Hawk - Dick Tresize
Best Interior - Proton Satria GTi - Joe Doolan
Best Import - 1964 Cadillac - Harley Keen
Best Audio Install - Ford EA SVO - Ange Di Donato
Best Ute - Mazda B2200 - Grant Gerber
Best Hot Rod - 1934 Ford Vicky - John Rainbow
Bst Engine Bay - 1934 Ford Vicky - John Rainbow
Best Motorcycle - Harley Softail - Phil White
Best Aussie Muscle - 1971 Holden HQ - Lincoln Owens

Again we would like to thank all that came out on the day and supported us, and special thanks again to Ange and the boys at Strathfield and Scott and the boys at Bendigo Tyre Centre for all the help! The show wouldnt have happened without you guys!!

Our new website has been launched. There's lots more coming soon, but feel free to have a browse in the meantime and let us know what you think.

What a day! It's been a busy few months leading up to the launch of the Goldfields Custom Cruisers and the first of many show and shines held by the club. A lot of planning and support was invested in the day and a massive thanks needs to go out to our many sponsors who made the day possible. I cannot thank Ange and the boys at Strathfield Bendigo along with Scott and the boys from Bendigo Tyre Centre enough for what was truly invaluable support. Strathfield and Bendigo Tyre Centre put a lot of time and effort into their fantastic displays. Strathfield also donated an LCD TV, DVD player and Pioneer In-car Entertainment package along with lots more! The day would not have happened without them. Big thanks goes to Pennos Smash Repairs for the Cut & Polish Voucher. And many thanks to Bursons Auto Parts, Beeps Auto Parts and Speed Pro for their donations of car products and accessories. We would also like to thank Ron Twitt Motor Radiators, MTC Auto Electrical, Dantrim, RTN Motors, dB Drag Racing Australia and again Speed Pro, Beeps Auto Parts, Strathfield and Bendigo Tyre Centre for the donation of the trophies which looked fantastic! Trophies were designed and made by Great Ideas Awards & Gifts. And a huge thanks to Lords Raceway for the opportunity to use a fantastic venue.

Thank you so much to all of the entrants who took the time and effort to prepare their vehicles and support a club which is so new to the car scene. Its fantastic to see everyone showing us so much support to a club that is still finding its feet.
And thank you to all that came out to support the club and those who entered. We promise to make sure our events only get bigger and better!!

And last, but not least, thank you so much to all the guys and girls behind the scenes. Its been a learning curve for all involved and i think the whole team have done a great job in making our first effort a very successful one. I wont go through and name names, but you know who you all are!!

Overall the day ran pretty smoothly with some fantastic examples of Bendigo and Victoria's best. The weather couldn't have been kinder to us. It was also a great opportunity for those that hadn't seen it before to experience 'dB Drag Racing' where there were some pretty close results. Again thanks to Ange and Strathfield along with dB Drag Racing Australia for running this part of the event. Winners will be listed on their website shortly.

If anyone has pictures from the event they would like to forward to the club, please contact us - goldfieldscustomcruisers@yahoo.com.au

Again, from myself, the committee and all involved in the Goldfields Custom Cruisers inaugural show and shine thank you.

Yours Sincerely,

Matthew Davey
President
Goldfields Custom Cruisers Inc

Please stay tuned for the full wrap up of results and pictures from the event.