Let s get out and drive British! 69 Spitfire GT-6 on low-salt diet.

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1 Join us on Facebook. Lawrence All British Car Club 69 Spitfire GT-6 on low-salt diet. How fast do you want to go? Or where do you want to go? The season is here. Let s get out and drive British Some of us just go to drive-in runs. Some plan 100 mile plus road trips. Others just let their s languish in the garage... waiting, waiting to get it all together. If not now - when? Spifire GT6+ LSR Record Editor has fun in So-Cal British cars on Mass. St. Art of the Car in June Vintage HPT KCMG Scavenger Hunt Micro Cars in KC Susan s Minutes NHRA Museum MGB for sale/the End Page 1

2 Record breaking LSR (Land Speed Record) Spitfire: By Bill Fisher While visiting my son Matthew in Claremeont, CA, we had the opportunity to drive 65 miles east to El Mirage Dry lake. This is the Dan Holy Hines Grail convinces of Hot Rodding Eric dating back to the late 1930 s, and we MG weren t never disappointed. made one of We these arrived at noon on Sunday for the 2nd day opening of the year May After living in the So-Cal area during the 70 s - I had never made it to El Mirage. (The lower tip of Edwards Air Force Base) What an eerie, dusty-smooth, sun-baked landscape it is. Its 5 miles long, 2 miles wide - yet you can fit 6 El Mirages within the confines of the Bonneville Salt flats of Utah. The McLeish Bros. car carries a narrowed Dodge Avenger Funny Car front nose, powered through the front wheels by a 1300 c.c Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle motor. British advancement See their report below: The Team McLeish Bros. SpitfireLSR started life as a 69 Triumph GT6+ and is the world s second fastest GT6. We built it in 2012 and it has set 8 records at Bonneville and El Mirage. At Bonneville our top speed was 183mph with a 1000cc engine. The fastest GT6 went 389mph. The SpitfireLSR won the SCTA Top Points Championship in It was Team McLeish Bros. 4 th SCTA championship. So far we ve run two motors, GSXR 1000 and Hayabusa Construction is mild steel square tubing with 1 5/8 th roll cage. Drive train is front wheel drive with a locker dif, 930cvs and a arms with crossed springs and shocks. (From Derek McLeish) Page 2

3 Pres. More Eric s photos MGB from Transplant visit to So-Cal. Update. (Bill Fisher) Rover conversion Pt. 6 (Co Page 3

4 Lawrence All British Car Club Lawrence, Kansas June 4, 2013 James McKenzie LABCC Brit s offerson forth. Mass. More 6/1/13 of his From mini James reconstruction. Mckenzie Hi members, We were so busy today it was amazing. We got there in front of Brits at 8:45 and there were already people looking at the car. We talked to hundreds of folks, barely had time to eat lunch. So we didn't take many pictures. Sorry. Enjoyed talking to Ken Smiley and looking at his car. He should send you a great picture of the dog howling in front of his car. We had 10 cars total. Wished we would have had more but we had a great time. Mass street was so busy and lots of people were there to watch the parade. The batmobile was cool, everyone applauded when it went by. We had a great day out, reallly enjoyed meeting new folks and talking to everyone. Possible couple of new club members also. James Page 4

5 Lawrence All British Car Club Lawrence, Kansas June 4, 2013 LABCC Brit s on Mass. St. (Continued) Page 5

6 Lawrence All British Car Club Lawrence, Kansas Vintage Heartland Park Topeka 6/2/13 June 4, 2013 From Terry Melton Page 6

7 KCMGCC Photo Scavenger Hunt Showtime: 2:00pm Hosts: Bruce and Laura Miller 2105 NW Fawn Drive Blue Springs MO Contact Numbers: or The Event Each team of two cars will drive the same route armed with a list of about 60 clues, objects and tasks to be documented on camera. Points will be awarded and the team with the most points will be extended bragging rights. The route will take about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete, recommend you arrive with enough gas to complete the route Donʼt forget to bring your digital cameras with fresh batteries. Cell phone can work but proved a hassle in test runs. Bring a download cable so others can enjoy your photos. Cars will be paired by drawing from a hat. Single cars and single occupants in cars are welcome to compete but will be at a disadvantage in obtaining the maximum points. Weʼre in this for the fun of it anyway no whining Non participants will guard the keg/food or may join us for The Food and Fun around 5:30pm. A backyard gathering will greet you upon completion of the route. The Food The Host will provide Pulled Pork sandwiches, Coleslaw, Beans and Chips after the Hunt. (Around 5:30-6 pm if you canʼt make the Hunt. Letters A-O" Bring a side dish to share after the Hunt Letters P-Z" Bring a dessert to share after the Hunt A Refrigerator, microwave and ovens are available if you need one. A keg of beer, margaritas, soft drinks and water will be provided. Bring a lawn chair (if it will fit in your vehicle) Come Join the Fun Page 7

8 NHRA Museum Pomona, CA. More of Bill s excellent vacation. Page 8

9 K.C. 6/2/13 From James McKenzie Page 9

10 Art of the Car June 23rd at Kansas City Art Istitute. Art of the Car Concours Tickets are available to purchase online for the Seventh Annual Art of the Car Concours scheduled for Sunday, June 23. The cost to purchase online is $12 per ticket. They are $15 at the gate. Early admission tickets also may be purchased for $25 allowing entrance before 10 a.m. (as early as 8 a.m.) for those wanting to photograph cars as they arrive and are positioned on the lawn. Meet the Legends In addition, tickets are available online for Meet the Legends - A Conversation with Sir Stirling Moss, Denise McCluggage/Remembering Masten Gregory. The event is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 22 in Irving Auditorium on the KCAI campus at 4415 Warwick Blvd. The discussion will center on their experiences racing during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as reminiscing about their relationship with Masten Gregory who died in Tickets to the event are $25. Arrive early. Seating is limited to the first-arriving 150 ticketholders. Accommodations will be made for additional ticketholders once the auditorium has been filled. Page 10

11 Lawrence All British Car Club Lawrence, Kansas June 4, 2013 MORE last minute photo entries from Ken Smiley. (Jaguar XK 140) Page 11

12 Lawrence All British Car Club June 4, 2013 LABCC Minutes: By Susan McKenzie Meeting Notes of May 7, 2013 Bambino s Italian Restaurant Eric began the meeting with 15 in attendance. James had distributed numbers to all members present and drew for five door prizes. Car Show Saturday, June 1st James has spoken with the Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department with regard to having our cars set up in South Park. He hasn t heard back from them. At this point we ll go ahead and have the show on Massachusetts Street in front of Brit s. James has possibly opened the door for using the park in the future. Thanks to Brian and Bobbie Francis for hosting a most enjoyable Boot Sale at their home Other Events: May 19 th Duke s Bar & Grill on Lake Perry. We ll meet at 3:00 and travel to the lake. Micro Mini Meet in Westwood on June 2 nd. Also on June 2 nd Prather s Heartland Park. June 8 th Heartland Regional Car Show. Nursing Home on Peterson Road on Father s Day, June 16 th, including BBQ - More cars are needed Other: Gordon announced that John Ackiss is currently in Afghanistan for a tour of duty there and wishes everyone the best. John and Beth welcomed their second son in January The meeting adjourned prior to it being too dark to see Eric s car with the new Rover V8 outside. Mike Pearson had pictures on his computer to show of a road trip that he and James took earlier. Susan distributed new Membership Directories. Be sure to come to a meeting and get yours soon Respectfully submitted, Susan McKenzie, Secretary Page 12

13 Lawrence All British Car Club June 4, 2013 LABCC Officers: President - Eric Frana Vice President - Alan Miller Secretary/Membership - Susan McKenzie Treasurer - Chuck Fisher Newsletter Editor - Bill Fisher Events Team - Dave & Debbie Holzmeister June 8 Heartland MG Regional June 23rd Art of the Car, KCAI July 2nd LABCC Bambinoʼs 6:30 July Carthage, Mo. Car & Cycle show Aug 6th LABCC Bambinoʼs 6:30 For Sale: '67 MGB - $3500 (Halstead, KS) The End. Clean, straight, good fenders and rocker panels, no dings, has been garaged, turned over a few yr. ago, all there. Needs a paint job, interior work (serviceable, but not beautiful), tires and top. Chrome bumpers, steel dashboard, wire knock offs. The finest year for MGBs, no black bumper and engine that is easy to work on. You seldom will see one like this. Serious offers only, please. dyonally@aol.com and Thanks to those contributing to this newsletter. Other members need to share in the future... Bill Fisher, Newsletter Editor. bfisher1951@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook.com Lawrence All British Car Club Page 13