http://www.dowerincarclub.com en-gb dowerincarclub.com 2011-4-17T00:00:00Z dowerincarclub.com http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#91925 Sunday gave us cooler weather with overcast skies. Early arrivals again gave the gate marshals the hurry up As last year we were able to place 90 of vehicles on the oval. We almost made a full circle....From all accounts the judging choice was a close run affair. Full results will be posted in the main report soon.The Royal Aero Club gave everyone a great display of aerobatics and formation flying. A number of visitors took up the offer of joy flights. Non were disappointed. 2011-4-17 13:05:54 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#91870 As predicted the day was warm and somewhat windy. A good range of cars arrived starting from 730am The overall day went smoothly with all events well patronised.The mixture of event types was most welcomed by all. The Flag Race provided plenty of hilarity tooWell done to everyone.A full Theos Run report will be posted next week. 2011-4-16 14:04:05 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#91688 Only a few days away now..... Theos Run 2011 is 99.99 chance going to be blessed with good warm weather again although hopefully a tad cooler than the high 30s we had last yearToday the new Theos Run and sponsor signage arrived and as I type this is being installed.The 200 show bags are ready for competitors.The Royal Aero Club are set to arrive on Sunday along with other displays and traders.Rosco McGlashan will arrive on Friday ready to kick off the event on Saturday morning. Hell have his display set up along with the Royal Aero Club in the Dowerin Car Club room on the Field Day Site.Radio West are conducting a live broadcast during Saturdays competitions.and more and more.... 2011-4-14 09:18:01 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#91366 Last weekend was a busy one for the Club. The show at Bencubbin was very well received by everyone us included as members had a great time enjoying the BBQ fireworks music and company. Plus individual members won awards for their cars and bikesConcurrently other members attended the Northam Flying 50. Blessed with a calm warm day this event is a great fixture on the motoring calendar. Ferrari P76 classic hearses Pacers Falcon GT...all types were there Final arrangements for Theos Run were sorted out. The Club Room was arranged for its displays a general yidy up busy bee on the Showgrounds was conducted and elements of the driving event tracks were marked out. 2011-4-10 01:27:28 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#90897 Typically an event laden weekend in April.... concurrently with the BencubbinNungarrin excursion other members of the Club attended the annual Northam Flying 50. Great weather great cars. Many fellow enthusiasts were keen to hear about this years Theos Run too. 2011-4-3 14:30:19 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#90896 This weekend members of the Club visited Bencubbin where they camped overnight following attending the annual show there. Following this a trip to Nungarrin followed. 2011-4-3 14:27:59 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#87596 Once again Dowerin hosted the Automotive Events Management Dirt Superkhana. Thankfully for the organisers the predicted rain held off the overcast skies provided cool temperatures and the wind blew in the right direction again.Twenty five drivers took to the track with a wide variety of cars. Shop prepared AWD moderns against 1960s era Imp and Midget against 80s Rover SD1 against mega expensive 250 Toyota Corona and a well prepared visually Volvo 360GLT complete with ABBA sound track against...... plenty. Eclectic mix.Having his first try at this type of sport was DCC member and former President Jason lets go sideways Pickering. Hes now addicted and will probably turn professional given a chanceOrganiser Paul Blank of AEM was keen to hold further Dirt Superkhanas here. Probably soon too 2011-2-23 09:50:27 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#85932 Club members will be attending the AEM Superkhana on the 6th. Midvale Speed dome being the venue. 2011-2-1 14:24:36 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#85931 DCC members attended the grand opening of the eagerly awaited Koorda Motor Museum last weekend. Thankfully members reported that no harm was done when the freak storm passed over the area.All enjoyed the cars and displays along with the genial atmosphere and excellent lunch. The Club will plan a run to Koorda later in the year. 2011-2-1 14:20:19 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#84025 Note on your calendar FEBRUARY 20th Dowerin Dirt SuperkhanaYes... its on again in 2011. Auto Event Management are returning to Dowerin to hold the popular Dirt Superkhana once more.Using a section of the Field Day site this event is broadly based on other tarmac AEM superkhanas. However as the name implies Dowerins is held on firm yet interesting dirt roads.Updates can be found on www.classicrally.com.au 2011-1-6 13:36:41 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#82050 Today saw Club members descend upon our new Club House at the Field Day site.We spent about 3 hours cleaning and arranging. Overall we must have collected a 1000 dead moths A big thanks to Max who concentrated on the kitchen area and to Rick who brought an R2D2 style industrial vacuum cleaner along. 2010-12-4 14:11:59 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#79954 Tonight at our monthly meeting the Club will be for the first time using the new premises offered to it. The Board of the DEM kindly allowed the LJ Metcalf pavillion to be used 51 weeks of the year by the DCC.The Club intends to hold regular meetings here and to hold special events throughout the year at weekends. This will be assisted by the fact that the pavillion has a fully functioning kitchen area. Additionally the intent is to create a small automobila collectionmuseum and a motoring library.Movies and quiz nights are also on the adgenda with other clubs to be invited from the Perth area. 2010-11-10 08:02:51 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#79953 It been a long time between posts. After the success of the 2010 Theos Run everyone was in need of a long break. The Club has had time to digest things and we have made alterations to our general operations and had decided to work with Dowerin Events Management in future Theos Runs to the extent that DEM will do all the background graft leaving the DCC to do more direct car type things. 2010-11-10 07:56:34 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63391 Following our next meeting due 21st there will be a full report on Theos Run on the website. 2010-4-20 09:35:01 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63196 A great day here in Dowerin. A casual start to the day with our guest Allan Moffat talking to many fans throughout the day. He visited the Wheatbelt Motorplex site as part of his Dowerin Tour.The evening saw a great turnout at the Gala Dinner. Allan gave us all a great insight to his career and followed this up with answering questions from the guests. The current No.1 country singer in Australia Dianna Corcoran took the stage a little later and provided a musical background to the evening.Everyone retired for the night happy. 2010-4-17 15:32:08 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63136 The eve of Theos Run.... Allan Moffat has arrived in Dowerin following a day of sponsor visits in and around Perth. 2010-4-16 10:49:32 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63077 Preparation of the showgrounds for this weekend have been underway this week. We have identified a bad outbreak of calthrop weed an area we planned to use. Thanks to the Shire we have secured use of the town oval as a replacement. Caltrop is easily spread so were glad to be able to avoid this particular piece of ground.This late move has not seriously altered any on the programme. The only changes youll notice on arrival are a switch of entry gate a few metres from the planned one and an increrase in the number of marshals to direct you to a display area or the replacement spectators parking area. 2010-4-15 11:00:42 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63076 Allan Moffat was interviews live this afternoon on the ABC Regional Drive programme. He spoke of his eagerness to be here and find out about Dowerin and experience Theos Run. He was also asked about his racing history particularly his famous duels wit hthe late Peter Brock. 2010-4-15 10:55:58 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#63008 Fine tuning of the plan for this weekends event was achived at tonights meeting. There are a couple of items that require a little more input but overall its all GO GO GO. The weather looks like being almost perfect with Sunday forecast to be around 30 degs and mostly sunny.Recent enquiries received show that were likely to see entrants from as far away as Geraldton to Esperance. 2010-4-14 14:30:46 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62922 A big day for promotional activites. Three radio interviews hit the airwaves this morning thanks to RadioWest. Dave Bird was on the breakfast show on 6MD Merredin Philip Metcalf was on Vin Dawes Northam show and our guest performer for Saturdays Gala dinner Dianna Corcoran was interviewed again on Northams breakfast show.GWN have been broadcasting our TV promotional advert this week with it being shown at primetime this evening during the news broadcast. 2010-4-13 13:53:53 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62880 This coming Thursday well hear Allan Moffat interviews live on the ABC radio Statewide Regional Drive programme. Allan is due to be on at around 320pm. 2010-4-12 23:26:41 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62763 A long but fruitful day for our members. We travelled to Waroona and attended the 7th All Australian Car Day. As expected the cars and crowds were in abundance 2010-4-11 13:35:22 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62537 The guys at the Koorda Motor Museum and fellow Club members are pulling out all the stops for Theos Run. We can now expect to see 9 of their cars on display 2010-4-8 14:10:18 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62536 This weekend will see members of the Club journey south to attend the All Australian Car Day at Waroona. 2010-4-8 14:04:01 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62535 Our stock of Theos Run hats has arrived. We have cap and bucket styles. The caps are one size fits all and the buckets are smallmedium and largeextra large sizes.Matching our existing Club shirts and jackets the hats are black with gold trim. Unlike the clothing however the hats are embroidered with the official Theos Run logo.Caps are just 10 and the buckets are 15. 2010-4-8 13:57:34 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62534 Yes its done Yesterday saw the top surface laid on our new Theos Run circuit. The final tidy up will be done next week with brushing any loose bluemetal off the surface.Overall the circuit is approximately 23 ashphalt 13 bitumen. the back straight consists of an ashphalt center section with wide bitumen edges. The tougher ashphalt sections are ideal for our mini competitions and energetic acceleration on our display laps. 2010-4-8 13:49:35 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62383 Allan Moffat our special guest for Theos Run 2010 will have his radio interview aired on Vin Dawes radio programme tomorrow morning. Expect to hear him around 920 to 1000am. 2010-4-7 10:33:15 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62319 With Theos Run less than 2 weeks away were seeing an increase in enquiries from those wanting to attend particularly traders and stall holders.So far some of the things we have lined up .... books model cars DVDs automobilia massage equipment giftware badges patches lollies and sweets.We also have a wide variety of food and drinks available.... traditional chips and burgers Thai cuisine kebabs icecream tea coffee and cool drinks. 2010-4-6 13:49:14 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#62104 Only two weeks to Theos Run 2010-4-3 06:12:25 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61837 Yes if you keep an eye on GWN youll soon see Theos Run adverts. 2010-3-31 10:26:53 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61586 Today saw the running of the Flying 50 street racedemonstrations in Northam. The Club attended and had a great time.Neville Frearson took the Field Day car out on the circuit for the demonstration laps whilst the rest of the members were kept honest by answering questions on Theos Run and the Wheatbelt Motorplex.Club member Les Eather had the important job of commentating for the event over the PA system. Les promoted motorsports hels in thr Wheatbelt region in general and interviews Dave Bird on the subjext of Theos Run.There are a several photos of the day on the Gallery page. 2010-3-28 09:50:39 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61449 Today saw RadioWest broadcast an interview with Club President David Bird. This was on Vin Dawes Rural Focus show. The interview covered most aspects of Theos Run and the history behind the Dowerin Car Club and the attendance of Allan Moffat. Listen out for further interviews from Dave Jenna Philip and Allan Moffat 2010-3-26 09:26:49 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61185 The Dowerin Car Club is not restricted to car and car owners. We are open to all sorts of mechanised powered transport. Wed very much like to develop a branch of the Club catering for motorbikes. This follows our Constitution and requests from bike enthusiasts to get more involved with the Club and Theos Run.To help kickstart this branch we are happy to announce a section of this years Theos Run open to motorbikes. Running parallel with our planned show we can announce a motorbike Show n Shine component for 2010. As in the car section its winner takes all with a cash prize of 300 and a trophy. Also inline with other entrants those wanting to enter the Show have the entry fee at 10 per vehiclebike. This is to cover costs. 2010-3-23 12:55:53 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61184 The Club will be attending the 2010 Northam Flying 50 on Sunday the 28th of March. Joining the club display will be Stef Brayley from the Special Interest Vehicle Association and his wonderful Alpine A110 a rare example of a French sports car. 2010-3-23 12:51:15 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#61007 A depleted but enthusiastic group of Club members attended this years show at Whiteman Park. We had the same spot as last year nice and shady close to the entranceexit. Many members had prior sporting commitments today.Bill Coote took his Ford Galaxie LTD on its first outing to a Perth based event. Resplendent in its black paintjob it drew quite a number of admirers. Bill was determined to get there even though a few gremlins took hold of the gearbox on the trip down.Neville Frearson and his wife also joined in the display with their Ford XR8 ute. The Field Day Falcon XR6 Turbo made up the remainder... all Fords this year. However Gary van Emmerloot was there in his Corvette but his wife Bobi was taken to hospital suddenly so he had to leave just as he was parking his car. Best wishes to Bobi.As we had a spare slot a fellow enthusiast Craig asked to put his Charger RT with us as he was a bit of a club orphan on the day. His car drew plenty of looks rivalling BillsTheos Run flyer s wer... 2010-3-21 10:49:37 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#60874 This weekend sees the Club attending the annual Classic Car Show. Held at Whiteman Park Perth this is Western Australias biggest gathering of classic motoring enthusiasts. The Club will display a variety of vehicles and a good time is expected for all.Naturally this event is a great way to promote our own Theos Run so many people will be spoken to and questions answered about this.See you there 2010-3-18 22:30:45 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#60626 Weve had a couple of reports that the Theos Run Programme pdf wont download. The page has been modified and the link recreated. Test show it works. If however you cant get it to download let us kniow via the contacts and a copy will be emailed to you. 2010-3-16 09:40:25 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#60136 Ever closer Theos Run is gathering pace. Were now seeing the list of makes and models of cars joining Theos Run grow. So far we have leaving with us from Midland cars from the following marquesAlfa Romeo Holden Citroen Ford Mazda.... various models too eg Mustang Falcon MX CX 2CV...Can you add your car make of model to the listCan we get 100 cars in the convoy 2010-3-9 13:14:08 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59937 Our friends at McInerney Ford Morley are assisting the Club over the Theos Run event. They are promoting Theos Run within their dealership to all the Ford fans. Additionally we have the use of one of their Falcon FPV cars to ferry VIPs. Most generous and very welcome. 2010-3-7 04:37:36 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59636 The Morning show on ABC radio 720 today interviewed Greg Ross regarding the Wheatbelt Motorplex project. This seems to have stemmed from a small piece on the same subject in todays West Australian newspaper.Overall the interview was positive and the feedback again was all good. Dave Bird Club President rang the show and was given a chance to promote Theos Run live on air. Special mention was made of the bus trips from Theos Run to the Motorplex site. In addition the appearance of Allan Moffat was mentioned. 2010-3-3 07:51:26 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59537 Paul Blank at AEM has posted a report results and some great photos from Sundays event....httpwww.classicrally.com.auSpeed20Dome20Day.htmFollow the link and scroll down a little. 2010-3-2 08:46:55 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59536 Yes weve started advertising Theos Run in the mainstream media. We have placed a classified column advert in the motoring section of Saturdays West Australian. So far weve had a jump in new website hits and Jenna at DEM has fielded a number of phone enquiries and taken bookings for the Gala Dinner. 2010-3-2 08:30:04 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59458 Sunday saw Auto Events Management hold the first Dowerin Dirt Superkhana at the Field Day venue. A number of competitors arrived in town on saturday keenOnce everyone was assembled and briefings done everyone had a chance to do a practice run on the loose surface. Following this each driver had six timed runs. Great plumes of dust ensued easily coped with thanks to the strong easterly breeze. Eveyones run was spectacular with drivers returning to the pits with beaming smiles and heaps of enthusiam.The DCC provided a welcome lunch for all whilst cars and drivers rested.Paul Blank of AEM then set up his second course of the day. This incorporated 90 of our near future Theos Run circuit. This pleased all Currently this comprises of 23 sealed surface and 13 dirt. All drivers were mightily pleased and many how to.. conversations were overheard.Sadly however one car and driver combo had a mishap. This resulted in the car coming off 2nd best with a tree and the driver taken to Northam hospit... 2010-3-1 06:11:18 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59339 Our good friend and Theos Run sponsor Tony Pernechele has been featured with his Ford museum in this weekends West Australian newspaper. Tony is also a main feature on the West TV section of the newspapers website. 2010-2-27 02:56:05 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59278 Yes Weve finalised our prize categories for Theos Run. We are very pleased to announce the following...Saturday Mini EventsGo to Whoa.... TrophySpear A Spud.... TrophySunday CategoriesShannons Show N Shine.... 800 cash and a Trophy sponsored by SHANNONS INSURANCEBest Club Display.... 500 cash and a Trophy sponsored by BAILUP FORD FARMAllans Pick of the Day.... 250 cash and a Trophy sponsored by the DOWERIN CAR CLUBPeoples Choice.... GPS system and a Trophy sponsored by the DOWERIN CAR CLUB 2010-2-26 10:50:57 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59197 The Committee has been working hard on Theos Run particulary with organising the mini events for the Saturday and the show categories for the Sunday.For Saturday well be running the Go to Whoa and Spear A Spud competitions. A trophy will be awarded to the respective winners.On Sunday there will be Show n Shine Best Club Display and Allan Moffats Pick of the Day. These categories will again attract a winners trophy and a CASH prize. The prize amounts will be announced very soon.Additionally we will also be running a raffle on Sunday. 2010-2-25 11:42:25 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#59195 Our friends at the Koorda Motor Museum are now planning to display up to 8 vehicles at Theos Run. This is a massive effort requiring a fair amount of shuttle driving. Tony and his team are to be commended for their commitment 2010-2-25 11:38:28 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#58714 Today saw Club President Dave Bird interviewed by Glen Barndon of ABC radio. The live broadcast over the Midwest and Wheatbelt regions covered the pending arrival of Allan Moffat at Theos Run this April The format of the Run and the history event and of the DCC. 2010-2-19 07:32:41 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#58540 The community bus is to run on an as needed basis from Theos Run on both days to the site of the Wheatbelt Motorplex. Visitors interested in visiting the site will be advised of the times on the day. 2010-2-16 10:26:46 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#58377 February the 14th... Dave Bird and Geoff Miller set of early in the morning for the inaugural CAMS Expo. This was held at the Perth Motorplex in Kwinana. A few hours drive and a quick set up saw the Field Day car and our gazebo info bay ready for action. Quite a few motorsports enthusiasts came over for a chat and some good contacts were established. Fickle winds late in the morning saw our gazebo fall victim and a broken frame resulted. Nothing too bad. We packed it all away and decided to motor over to Midvale and catch the begining of AEMs Open Superkhana.Midvale was a little warmer being inland a little and not so breezy No sooner had we set up our display than we were happlily answeing questions on Theos Run and the Wheatbelt Motorplex. We recruited an new member for the Club so welcome John ONeill and your HSVWe saw some great driving as usual and a number of cars we hadnt seen previously. Some of the competitors present told us they are attending AEMs Dirt Superkhana in Dowerin ... 2010-2-14 11:47:22 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#58196 At last nights General Meeting we were pleased to have Ray Long representing Roadwise as a visitor. Ray gave us an overview of his role within Roadwise and the aims for the organisation. The Club resolved to form a Dowerin RoadwiseRoad Safety committee.The evening saw discussion on Theos Run preparations along with other business including the acceptance of two new members.The first Club Raffle was also held raising 24. The prize of a Car Care book was won by Gary van Emmerloot. 2010-2-11 14:20:57 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57881 Today saw Wayne Stoner Peter Crippen and Dave Bird representing the club at AEMs All Italian Superkhana at Midvale. Wayne and Peter took Waynes Falcon GT along and Dave the Field Day car.Quite a number of cars were entered from Abarths Fiat 124s to Ferraris and Maserati. Italian numbers were a little lacking so the spare places were made up with a couple of Lotus MGB Suzuki GTi and a few others.As usual we all sopke to interested enthusiasts about Theos Run and the Wheatbelt Motorplex. 2010-2-7 08:21:07 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57774 The OFFICIAL PROGRAMME for Theos Run 2010 is now available as a PDF download from the Theos Run page of the website. 2010-2-5 13:37:08 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57695 Theos Run now has its own Facebook pages. Thanks to Jenna Freind for her hard work in getting it online. Get there by going to the Theos Run page and click on the BOLD text in the header... you cant miss it 2010-2-4 12:57:44 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57689 A new page covering the Wheatbelt Motorplex has been added to the site. This includes a plan of a proposed circuit layout. 2010-2-4 12:34:36 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57662 Our friends over at Japanese Nostalgic Car in the US have added Theos Run to their Event Horizon web pages. JNC not only have a great site they publish a glossy magazine thats dedicated to all motoring icons from Japan. Whether its a standard 60s Datsun to a late model drift car it can make it onto the site or into the magazine.... Visit www.japanesenostalgiccar.com 2010-2-4 08:17:24 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57661 The Club has been offered the use of a double window in a town shop. We will be creating a ClubTheos RunMotorplex style display. Its planned to be on view from mid February to the end of April.Theos Run media promotion kicks off next week. Press releases teaser adverts in newspapers to start with. By the end of the campaign youll see full page colour adverts news articles and more 2010-2-4 08:08:13 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57596 Tonights committee meeting covered a lot of ground. The final draft of the Theos Run programme for 2010 was finalised. This wil lbe posted on the site within the next few days. 2010-2-3 12:55:17 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57369 Rex and Dave represented the Club at the Automotive Events Managements inaugural All Girl superkhana held at the Speed Dome in Midvale today.The majority of the entrants were first timers at any kind of motorsport and all had a great time. In total 31 vehicles competed during the day following a few hours of instruction by experienced competitors.Our club members arrived in the Field Day promotional car. The livery attracted many curious looks and prompted quite a few conversations. The car was liberally decorated with Theos Run and Wheatbelt Motorplex flyers and brochures many of which were collected by enthusiasts. This display and the resulting contact has generated further interest and commitments to visit Dowerin enter Theos Run and to compete in AEMs February 28th first Dirt Superkhana to be held on a section of the Field Day site in Dowerin.We were also pleased to catch up with Graeme Cocks author of Dowerin Daredevils and former curator of the Fremantle Motor Museum. Graemes da... 2010-1-31 12:52:57 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57261 This evening we marked out the Go to Whoa track in preparation for Theos Run and the mini even to be held on Saturday. A distance of 75m was decided upon. The track was tested by a couple of cars with good results. Cars touched 70kmh before reaching and stopping at the stop line. 2010-1-29 12:46:28 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57260 Today we held a small photo shoot in town. The photos are of a number of Club cars and their owners. These will be used for promotional purposes. Thanks go to Jenna Freind for her work on this 2010-1-29 12:43:38 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57100 Today we received confirmation that the Dowerin Car Club will be hosting an Auto Events Management Dirt Superkhana. This is to be held on a section of the Field Days site.Paul Blank of AEM was in Dowerin just prior to Christmas to survey the track and facilities. As a result he is staging his first superkhana here and its also a first as its on a dirt surface. The majority of his events are held on sealed surfaces at the Midvale Speed Dome. These attract around 50 entrants per event.Longer term plans are to utilise the to be constructed by Theos Run sealed circuit on the Field Days site. This will allow Dowerin to host traditional and dirt superkhanas.When is it...... Sunday February 14th at the Ram Shed.Whats it like..... A superkhana is a timed lap of a circuit. Fasted handicapped time is the victor.What cars are there...... A wide variety from older 60s to new releases 4 6 8 and rotary power.Visit www.classicrally.com.au and have a look at past events. 2010-1-27 09:49:45 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57094 The Koorda Motor Museum is planning to set up a display of vehicles at Theos Run. 2010-1-27 06:32:22 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#57093 Theos Run is ever closer. Today has seen the Club book Allan Moffats travel from Melbourne. This was confirmed verbally with Allan. 2010-1-27 06:30:12 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#55963 With the 2010 W.A. motoring events calendar being published on www.classicrally.com The Club is working out ways of attending as many shows and event as possible for the coming year.Paul has already updated this calendar by including the apperance of Allan Moffat within the listing. 2010-1-12 12:21:44 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#54269 The general meeting was held as usual at the Bowling Club. It was good to see a fair turnout of members so close to Christmas and during harvest time.Jason Pickering formally resigned his position as President. Jason has held the position for 18 months. His other commitments within the community and his never ending work schedule forced him to take stock. The club thanks Jason for his efforts during his tenure. A vote was held to elect a new President and David Bird was duly elected. David adds the Presidency to his Promotions Manager and Webmaster roles.Further discussions were held on organising Theos Run plus other matters of General Business were delt with as per normal.Confirmation of the CAMS Expo was received with the Club agreeing to jointly attend with Dowerin Events Management to promote Theos Run and the Wheatbelt Motorplex. The event is to be held on the 14th of February 2010. 2009-12-10 09:03:01 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#54059 Today we received some good news. Roadwise has allocated some funding in support of Theos Run. Confimation will follow. 2009-12-7 09:44:23 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#54012 With it being the Last Blast superkhana event for 2009 today the DCC attended with the official Dowerin Events ManagementField Days promo car a Ford XR6 Turbo. Paul Blank of Auto Events Management organiser of these superkhanas is very helpful and keen to support motoring shows around W.A. Thanks Paul for the accessLooking good in its psudorace car livery the car drew much attention even though it was only on static display. Throughout the proceedings superkhana competitors and spectators constantly came over to have a closer look. The majority of these enthusiasts asked A When can we used the Wheatbelt Motorplex B Theos Run is a blast Im going again and C Theos Run Tell me more. Many flyers and info packs were taken.Quite a number of people interested in Theos Run intimated that they would be arriving in Dowerin on either Friday evening or Saturday morning. The most common question following such statements was Where can I stay. All were advised of accommodation and urged to book ... 2009-12-6 12:46:20 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#53670 The Committee meeting began on a sad note. Due to work commitments Jason Pickering has unfortunately had to resign as our President. Our VicePresident will take the reigns until a formal vote can be held to elect a new President. This is planned to occur at the next general meeting on Wednesday the 9th of December.It was also decided to postpone the Quiz Night for now. The date of Saturday thr 6th of February 2010 has been put forward.Planning for Theos Run had advanced. Mapping of the new site has begun with areas being allocated to various parts of the show. Detailed plans for management were laid for traffic and people movements demonstration and mini events.It is pleasing to see that the proposed Theos Run closed road track has been approved. The layout has been agreed and the earthworks and bitumin laying are pencilled in for completion by late February 2010. 2009-11-30 13:01:55 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#53364 There will be a committee meeting on Monday 30th November. As usual its at the Bowling Club 7pm. 2009-11-25 09:14:31 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#52875 Due to a clash of dates with other events in Dowerin the planned quiz night will now be held on Saturday the 5th of December. 2009-11-19 13:07:42 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#52874 Alan Rose of Toodyay Classic Cars has kindly lent his support to the 2010 Theos Run. Alan will open his doors for the Sunday morning Runs arrival at about 930am. His business will be the rallying point in Toodyay. 2009-11-19 13:02:47 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#51890 Theos Run for 2010 will see Shannons the insurance company attend for the first time. 2009-11-3 12:35:57 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#51334 This weekend has been busy for our members. A number of whom took a trip down to Bassendean oval and the biennial All Ford Day show. 2009-10-25 12:35:37 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#51289 Saturday has been a busy one for Club activities. With members busy preparing cars for the All Ford Day in Bassendean Ford owning members of course and others attending local events... The Ambo Bash navigation rally in Koorda and the Wongan Drags at Wongan Hills airstrip. 2009-10-24 14:41:00 http://www.dowerincarclub.com/page5.htm#51288 Not being happy with the Blog its been updated. 2009-10-24 14:37:16