The TR Owners Club Limited (TR Register) held its Annual General Meeting at Ardencote Manor Hotel in Warwickshire on Sunday 6th November 2016.

The meeting was held in the very picturesque surroundings of the hotels ground floor meeting room, marking a change from the previous venue of the Motor Heritage Centre in Gaydon. At the start of the meeting the Chairman, Phil Tucker stated that there had been a record number of votes by proxy, some 344 in fact and that because that number far outweighed those present in the room (160) it was important that no discussion was allowed on Agenda items until after the voting had taken place so as not to disadvantage those who had assigned their proxy vote.

The incumbent Chairman, Phil Tucker and Press/PR Officer and Magazine Editor read their reports. The full set of reports however can be downloaded here: CLICK HERE TO READ AND DOWNLOAD THE REPORTS

The Accounts and reviewer of accounts were all passed via a show of hands as was the approval of the minutes of the 2015 meeting. Subscriptions on all levels of membership were also voted on via show of hands and remain fixed from those of the previous year.

The first items to be polled were the votes for Honorary Membership and all the following were passed :

Honorary Members

• Kas Kastner
• Bob Tulius
• Claude Dubois
• John Sykes
• Paddy Hopkirk

Furthermore two new Honorary Vice Presidents were added to the current line up of Ian Cornish and Ian Evans.

Chris Cunnington, a previous chairman of both the TR Register and Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs was awarded Honorary Vice President status. Merve Parkes, the clubs long running Financial Director was also added as an Honorary Vice President following his many years of valued service to ensuring the stability of the clubs accounts.

The meeting was then treated to a video reviewing just a few of the highlights from the past 12 months whilst the votes were received and counted.

TR Register Highlights 2016 from TR Register on Vimeo.

Also polled to ensure that all proxy votes were counted individually was voting for volunteers for the Board of Directors. The club welcomes Paul Hogan as the new TR Register Chairman, a long standing member who lead the team at Le Mans Classic this year. He is joined by Roger Hogarth as Vice - Chairman who had previously served on the board as South East Director.

Elsewhere Derek Hurford a long standing member and Group Leader for the Devon area was elected to the position of South Director and will continue to act as liaison between the club and its TR insurance administrators. Mick Forey was elected to the position of clubs and overseas coordinator, a position that will hopefully prove a good fit with his current role running the TR Tours holiday scheme.

The meeting however formally acknowledged with thanks the huge input and hard work put in by Chris Hale in his role as Overseas Coordinator and later Vice Chairman for many years.

The final board positions are announced as follows:

Directors

• Chairman: Paul Hogan
• Vice Chairman: Roger Hogarth
• Finance Director: Phil Tucker
• Overseas & Clubs Director: Mick Forey
• Technical Director: Paul Harvey
• Commercial Director: Allan Westbury
• North Area Director: Bob Eccles
• East Area Director: Dave Burgess
• West Area Director: Paul Tunnadine
• South Area Director: Derek Hurford

Resolutions

Full details of the resolutions can be found at www.tr-register.co.uk/agm but the results are as follows below. The main headline being that the membership passed the transfer of assets from the TR Register to the now fully independent Spares Development Fund organisation.

• 9.1 Passed
• 9.2 Not passed
• 9.3 Not passed
• 9.4 Passed
• 9.5 Not passed
• 9.6 Not passed
• 9.7 Passed

The meeting then rounded up with Wayne Scott and Graham Robson presenting the 2016 Annual Awards and a huge congratulations to the following winners:

Clubman Awards

Le Mans Classic Team: Paul Hogan, Frank Richardson, Tony Jeanes, John Sykes, Chris Ryan and John Davies

International Weekend Photographer: Martin Lovell

Youth Leader: Kim Mountford

Wensum group volunteer and new Youth Group member: Ollie Hibbert - Gore

Nene Valley Group volunteers: Phil Pope and Mike Scott.

Vale of White Horse volunteers: Robert Longstaff and Darren Cummings

Gold Awards

Shropshire Group volunteers long standing service: Roger Critchley and David Somerville

Long service for show support: Richard Flynn

Pratt of the Year Award.

Graham Robertshaw - Kennet Valley Group

Wheelspinner Award.

Vale of York (accepted by Group Leader Roger Taylor)

TR Action Awards

BEST PHOTOGRAPH: Phil Horsley for the cover image on TR Action 292. Red Arrows over a TR250.

BEST ARTICLE: Mike Jennings for the pull out feature, Self - MOT Guide for pre-1960 Triumph TRs.

Web Awards

Stan Foster wins £50.00 to spend in the club regalia shop for his simply fantastic rebuild blog on his 1960 TR3A.

Eddie Holden Awards

Posthumously awarded to Simon Beresford.

Harry Webster Award - announced on behalf of the Standard Triumph Forum of clubs.

Kas Kastner.

Jay Leno, the American comedian, actor and television host has spoken openly about the truly moving story behind his Triumph TR3A in his latest trail for the TV series "Leno's Garage"

The TV presenter, known widely for hosting NBCs The Tonight Show for 17 years, lost his older brother Patrick to cancer in 2002. Patrick Leno was a Vietnam War veteran and legal attorney and was quite clearly very fond of his TR3A. In the video, Jay Leno talks about how, as a result of his earnings on NBC, he was able to repair the car to perfection after his brother suffered an accident with it.

The new series of Jay Lenos garage launches on CNBC, 9th November at 10pm ET and the trail can be seen below.

The TR Register was very sad to learn of the passing of David Keepax at the end of October, aged 79.

David Keepax joined British Leyland in 1967 and stayed within the British Leyland empire until his retirement in 1997 during which time he made significant contributions to the Triumph range.

Working with Turin's Giovanni Michelotti, he played a key part in the styling of Triumphs small saloons, predominantly but not exclusively including the Dolomites. Dave project managed the Dolomite throughout its development including the facelift which was reportedly carried out using a Triumph 1300 donor car which he and Michelotti then proceeded to modify by using sledgehammers to lower the front end!

Dave is also credited with the design of so many much loved details on Triumph cars, the Stag interior, TR7 factory alloy wheels and the TR7 dashboard instruments (originally intended as an update to the TR6 in 1972) all crossed his drawing board during the BL era.

David Keepax in the Stag interior he designed

The "Keepax" Alloy as factory fitted to the Triumph TR7

Dave Keepax design sketches for the Triumph TR7 gauges

With thanks to John Clancy for source information.

The TR Register once again enjoyed a hugely successful season finale at the annual NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham. Held over the weekend of 11th - 13th November the show's organisers Clarion Events reported record breaking numbers through the doors with over 71,000 classic car fans in attendance to marvel at 2,500 cars on displays put on by 256 car clubs.

Manufacturers were also prominent with Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover and Vauxhall all putting on impressive heritage displays. Silverstone Auctions also broke records for the event with their biggest auction ever totalling £5.76 million. The total was helped along by a world record breaking £174,375 being paid for the TV restored Aston Martin DBS which featured in the series "For the Love of Cars".

The event also hosted the annual Classic and Sportscar Club Awards in which TR Action Magazine was singled out as highly commended for the third year running.

Sporting Standard Triumphs

This year the Standard Triumph Marque dominated its dedicated area of Hall 3 with the Standard Triumph Forum display covering all models from a 1933 Triumph Gloria Rally Monte Carlo to the Per Eklund Triumph TR8 rally car. The competition theme continued with the World Cup Rally Mk2 2.5PI Saloon, Standard Vanguard, Dolomite track car and a Standard 10 racer.

On the early TR front there was the Ken Richardson period rally recce TR3A owned by Iain Paul and the 1959 Le Mans TR3S tribute neatly mounted on the back of a Standard Transporter.

Swallow Doretti's were represented with three cars with the fast road model owned by Alan Gibb taking central position.

TR Register display

On the TR Register stand the gorgeous deep red concours TR2 of Paul Harris from Classic Tyres in Sutton Coldfield sat well alongside the TR6 of Bernard Weaver and a stunning orange TR7 fixed head coupe showcasing the timeline of TR body styles through the ages.

Celebrating Sebring

Representing the Michelotti cars however was the Sebring TR4A of Keith Files fronting up the display to celebrate 50 years since the 1,2,3 of Kas Kastner's TR4A team in the Sebring 12 hours in 1966. A tremendous achievement then and a tremendous competitor even now as a vehicle that is regularly campaigned in events such as Silverstone Classic.

Jabekke record breaking hero revealed

Taking centre stage and rising above the TR Register display at this years NEC Classic Motorshow however was MVC575. The Jabbeke land speed record breaking Triumph TR2. Unseen for decades, the car has undergone an incredible painstaking restoration by Glen Hewitt of Protek Engineering, Wallingford. This was the 1953 car's first public appearance in decades and was presented in the configuration that it broke the land speed record in for a production sports car under two litres in the hands of Ken Richardson. It was an event that would put the Triumph TR marque well and truly on the map and begin the long career of motorsport in which TRs would prove their rugged abilities. The car was inundated by press interest sporting its ice blue paintwork, metal tonneau and belly pan.

Record Breaking Triumph Italia 2000s

Opposite the TR Register main stand was the clubs 'Italia Register' with a record breaking six ultra-rare Triumph Italia's on display together, a spectacle never before seen in the UK. The line up included the race spec number 210 owned by Jeremy Woods. On the Saturday (12^th November) evening another record was set when 20 Italia 2000 Vignale owners from across the world, Sweden, USA, Germany, Holland, France and UK, assembled for a celebratory dinner at the Ardencote Hotel near Warwick.

Representing the marque Paul Harvey said, "If we had £100 for everyone who gave us the line, what are these I've never seen them before and aren't they beautiful I'd have enough for another Italia!"

Triumph Italia 2000 owners were on hand all weekend to talk to the public and share information about their cars and the stand also included visits from Brian Culcheth, the ex BL Works Driver and author Kevin Warrington who was on hand to sign editions of his new Triumph TR book. Italia luminary Adrian Sinnott was also on hand to raise money for charity with his superb cartoon artwork.

Concours Winner

Elsewhere Lawrence Holt's concours winning TR6 was representing the TR Register on the Meguiars stand following his victory in the clubs Concours D'Elegance at the TR International Weekend 2016 held in Lincoln.

Rally Beast

Hamilton Classic displayed the rally prepared monster Triumph TR7V8 campaigned throughout the last season by the car cover and event shelter specialists MD Alastair Flack.

TR Youth Group

In the Pavillion area of the NEC Classic Motorshow, the TR Register's Youth group were fronting up the young members section of the club with a display that included a left hand drive unrestored TR3 - oozing patina. A TR3A owned by 19 year old Clubmans Award winner Ollie Hibbert Gore , the supercharged and stripped down TR4 of Jon Dumelow and Wayne Scott's 4 litre Grinnall TR8.

At a glittering gala dinner at London's magnificent Guildhall, celebrated 'the best of the best' in the international historic motoring industry in association with Octane magazine and EFG private bank. The Guildhall saw the great and the good of the industry come together from around the world to discover who had won the hotly-contested awards. A panel of expert judges including former World Sportscar Champion Jochen Mass, car designer Peter Stevens and Le Mans icon Derek Bell combined their experience and expertise to select the winners from a wide range of worthy finalists.

The TR Register were hugely honoured by being shortlisted as Club of the Year alongside tough competition that include the Historic Sports Car Club, The E Type Club, Aston Martin Owners Club and Formula Junior Historic Racing Association. In the end though De Dion Bouton Club UK took the win to celebrate its 10th anniversary and were rewarded with the Club of the Year title. Our congratulations go all the other shortlisted clubs and to the De Dion Bouton Club UK for their well deserved win.

Elsewhere, in the world renowned awards ceremony hosted by TV presenter Steve Ryder, the highest accolade of the evening went to America's Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed Racing. In tribute to over 100 years of inspirational achievements in a unique location, the award represented a break with tradition by awarding the Lifetime Achievement gong to a location rather than a person.

A Lister Jaguar was one of the exhibits greeting evening guests, alongside and XJR-13, a JCB Streamliner Diesel Land Speed Record car and the 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Enasa Cúpula which would go on to win Car of the Year.

The superb Le Mans Classic, which brought together 550 cars on track (including the TR Register TR3S team), 1000 drivers and 10 former winners of the 24 Hours, won Motorsport Event, while the equally impressive Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance took top honours in Motoring Event. One of the most famous historic motoring events in the world - Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – took home the Rally or Tour award, while HRDC's Academy series, which has brought a surge of new drivers to the historic racing sector, was first across the line in Race Series.

Two British organisations triumphed in the Specialist and Industry Supporter categories, with Crosthwaite and Gardiner scooping Specialist after a year which has seen them undertaking some very challenging projects, whilst friends of the TR Register, Bicester Heritage topped 12 months in which it has delivered its concept to create the world's first historic car business campus by winning Industry Supporter.

Bicester Heritage Directors receiving their award

The Petersen Automotive Museum (USA) took top honours in the Museum or Collection category, following its outstanding redevelopment unveiled during the past year. And the Museum's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Peter Mullin – who has been highly instrumental in leading the Museum's grand redesign and renovation - was called on stage again later in the evening, to collect the Personal Achievement award.

RK Motors in Charlotte, USA, received the Restoration award for their stunning and meticulous restoration of P/1046, the GT40 that headed Ford's famous 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. And a meticulous endeavour of another kind – the astonishingly detailed collation of archive material in 'Porsche 917 Archive & Works Layout 1968-75' - secured the Publication category for Germany's Walter Näher.

Finally, in the one category decided by public vote, the Louwman Museum's splendid Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta ENASA Cúpula – which this year emerged from restoration to win Best in Show Concours de Sport at Amelia Island - was voted Car of the Year.

The Guildhall provided an impressive ambience for the International Historic Motoring Awards 2016 presented by ITV's Steve Ryder

Jo Whitty, TR Register Office Manager and Wayne Scott, TR Register Press Officer represented the club at the International Historic Motoring Awards 2016.

Triumph clubs provided a very warm welcome for one of the World's most famous motor racing legends at the NEC Classic Motor Show.

Sir Stirling Moss OBE visited the TR Register club stands as part of a busy show schedule on the Saturday of the event, at Birmingham's NEC.

The Standard Triumph Forum was next on the agenda where Sir Stirling was shown a selection of renowned Competition Triumphs, arranged by Ted Taylor, including one of the four British Leyland works' cars that competed in the 1970 London – Mexico World Cup Rally together with its proud owner, Patrick Walker.

Sir Stirling then moved on to appreciate the beautiful collection of Triumph Italias and confessed that although he was sure he had not seen one before, he thought they were particulary handsome looking machines.

Moving on to the TR Register stand, Sir Stirling was acquainted with the striking restored Triumph TR2 – this ground-breaking vehicle had made history in 1953 during speed trials held on a highway near Jabbeke in Belgium beating the record for a two-litre production sports car held by a Sunbeam Alpine at the hands of Sheila Van Dam and none other than Sir Stirling Moss.

Wayne Scott representing the TR Register asked "What was the arms race like between British manufacturers for those land speed records at that time?"

Sir Stirling commented "Totally different era… Lots of fun… One thing that amazed me was how reliable the cars were then… Very reliable…"

You can view the video of Sir Stirlings visit, including the interview the TR Register below:

Fans of Britain's two most beloved sports car marques have much to look forward to ahead of the International MG and Triumph Spares Day on Sunday 19th February 2017 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Traders will continue to populate Halls 1 & 2.

Hall 3 will house all clubs talking advantage of free space with Hall 4 reserved for Cars for Sale and visitors attending the show in either a MG or Triumph. This will not only provide covered parking space but also an area for our enthusiastic visitors to browse.

We do hope that you will be joining us again in what we believe will be a superb show for all involved.

Advance tickets can be ordered online here.

With the FIA World Motor Sport Council ratifying a revised date for the British Grand Prix, next summer's Silverstone Classic is now confirmed for the weekend of 28-30 July 2017 – a week later than the provisional date originally announced.

Another great year for the Championship with several new members and a general increase in the numbers competing.

Congratulations to Nick Smith on winning the Championship and to all the award winners and competitors.

The awards for 2016, presented by our sponsors Revington TR, are:

32 TR Register members entered the Championship this year, an increase of 6 on 2015, with the Castle Combe track day acting as a catalyst for this. There were 7 entrants in Class 1, 12 in Class 2 and 13 in Class 3, with some entrants using cars from more than one class during the year. There were seven non-TRs being driven.

28 competed at events, an increase of 7 on last year.

The average turn out at events was 6.1 competitors compared to 5.2 last year.

The average number of events per competitor was 4.8, lower than last year, with the highest being 11 by Roger McEwen, followed by Tom Purves and Martin Paine with 9. It is recognised that these figures have been corrupted by visits to the Armco, exploding engines and other car failures.

Eleven competitors scored the maximum points at an event, with Nick Smith scoring six maximums, and Dale Huxford scoring 4. Seventeen competitors did the required 5 events to count for the Championship another increase over previous years.

The best supported event was the autumn Gurston Down Hillclimb with 14 Championship competitors, closely followed by the equivalent spring event with 13, and then Abingdon, Castle Combe short, Prescott and Castle Combe long with 12.

Two events on the calendar, Werrington and Ty Croes, did not have any Championship representation which is very disappointing to the Championship and the event organisers.

There were two new events on this year's calendar, a sprint at Blyton Park run by the Westfield Sports Car Club, and a hillclimb at Manor Farm run by Woolbridge Motor Club, that were not well attended.

The Championship held Test Days at Castle Combe and Blyton Park that proved very successful, with a good turn out of TR Register members in many varieties of Triumph. Thanks go to Kev Bryant for organising these so well.

Words by Roger McEwen, Hillclimb and Sprint Championship Coordinator

A look back on some of the highlights of the 2016 season of TR Register events, shows and activities.

Glen Hewett of Protek Engineering in Wallingford, UK has recently completed the restoration of arguably the most historically significant TR ever built. The landspeed record breaking Triumph TR2, MVC575. The car made history in 1953 during speed trials held on a highway near Jabbeke in Belgium where it achieved 124.889 mph - a new top speed record for a two - litre production sports car.. Quite an achievement for a totally standard British sportscar that at the time could be bought new for around £500.

Standard Triumph were keen to show the world that their new sports car, the TR2 was faster than its nearest rivals, in particular the Sunbeam Alpine that had completed the run at at Jabbeke in the March of 1953 with 120.135 MPH over a flying mile at the hands of Sheila Van Damm and Sir Stirling Moss, who we were able to reunite with the car for an interview at the NEC Classic Motorshow in November 2016. The video from that interview can be seen here.

To assist with the renovation TR parts specialist Moss Europe supported the project with a parts sponsorship for Glen, a Moss trade customer for over 30 years. The car is currently on display in the Moss group's showroom until the end of February whereupon it will then travel on to central London for it's official launch and display within the foyer of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. The TR Register's magazine TR Action will be there on March 19th to mark this historic occasion with coverage and a full photographic spread in Issue 297.

In this interview, Glen offers an insight into the often tricky restoration that the car has undergone during the past year.

Cover photo by Kevin Warrington.

Alastair Flack from Hamilton Classic unveiled a new paint scheme for his well-known and very impressive Triumph TR7 V8 rally car for it's first rally outing of 2017.

The Towncross Engineering South Down Stages was run by the Bognor Regis and Southsea Motor Clubs on the famous Goodwood race circuit on February 11 ^th 2017. Despite the familiar surroundings though, the white tents, period dress and champagne bars fell like a long and distance memory and in fact the whole venue feels like somewhere different entirely.

Instead a hardy crowd clutching thermos flasks and clad in fleeces and thermals braved the near arctic conditions to watch some hugely competitive rallying.

The near zero temperatures and scatterings of snow presented teams with challenging conditions and tyre choices. Most opted for rally slicks for the mainly tarmac surfaces of the South Downs Rally, the stages for which contain a mixture of the cones on the track itself, car parks, pitlane and other adjacent areas to create a high speed and thrilling rally spectacle.

The event run entirely by volunteers, runs to over 10 hours across 10 special stages, the final two of which are held at night. Alastair had prepared his rally car for the nighttime sections with the addition of some very impressive HID fog lamps, powerful enough to melt chocolate at 20 paces! A further addition aside form the new paint scheme for this rally was the fitment of metal arch extensions to replace the increasingly battered and fragile glass fibre items that had the car had worn throughout 2016.

Cars are set off with the fastest first with a broad spectrum of entrants including modern Subaru's, an ex- BTCC Renault Clio, Rover SD1 and even a Ferrari! One stage begins within the enclosure of the pit lane at Goodwood and the sound of resonating rally engines was something else!

Special stage 1 saw the cars pelting out onto the track and through Madgwick corner to face a confusing looking wall of cones through which the cars would slalom and chicane. Other stages see the cars taking to the perimeter road and burst into the timing light in the car park via a series of tight, muddy twists and turns. These stages were then further altered, reversed or modified for each run to keep navigators and drivers alike on their toes.

The final stage saw the Escort RS2500 of Paul King and Alicia Miles take the overall win with the Subaru Impreza of Paul Baile and Loic Ditchburn (great name) taking second.

The cold, snowy conditions created a slippery rally for the Triumph TR7V8 that often looked overpowered in places creating a challenge for Alastair to rein back the beast.

Alastair Flack with navigator Mike Leflay finished the rally 4 ^th in Class D and 13^th overall – a significant result given the competition and challenging conditions.

See our gallery of images here:

To download a PDF version of the calendar above click here

To download entry forms, regulations and a guide to getting started in the series click here.

A look back on some of the highlights of the 2016 season of TR Register events, shows and activities.

The finalists in the 2017 National Car Club Awards, in association with Tourism Ireland, have been revealed by Classic Car Weekly and the TR Register is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for:

Most Outstanding Website

Club of the Year

Furthermore, the TR Register's Press Officer and Editor of TR Action, Wayne Scott has been shortlisted by the organisers for Club Ambassador of the Year.

The organisers say that this year they have seen the most nominations to date. Supported by Classic Car Weekly, and endorsed by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, the overall Award winners will be announced at the awards dinner on Saturday 1st April 2017 at Birmingham's NEC.

The news comes after the TR Register scooped the prize for "Most Outstanding Magazine of the Year" at the inaugral event last year.

Lee Masters, Director of The National Car Club Awards, said: "We had 209 nominations, which is 25 more than the inaugural year and it's fantastic to see the clubs embrace these awards. Once again, the standard of entries was extremely high with a fantastic mix of clubs of all sizes.

"Some of the categories had over 30 entries and reducing these down to a shortlist was extremely difficult, making that place on the shortlist even more valuable and an incredible achievement."

A total of 16 awards will be presented at the glittering ceremony, hosted by Mike Brewer alongside the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show. The shortlist covers eight of the award categories with the finalists for the Lifetime Achievement award still to be decided. The other six awards will be decided by the judges on Saturday and presented their prize at the awards dinner.

Image courtesy of Classic Car weekly

NATIONAL CAR CLUB AWARDS 2017 SHORTLIST

NATIONAL CAR CLUB OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY LANCASTER INSURANCE:

ASTON MARTIN OWNERS CLUB

BMW CAR CLUB GB

INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOR ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY ENTHUSIASTS

MG CAR CLUB

MORRIS MINOR OWNERS CLUB (MMOC)

NATIONAL STREET ROD ASSOCIATION

PANTHER CAR CLUB

ROVER SPORTS REGISTER

SPORTING BEARS MOTOR CLUB

TR REGISTER

TRANSIT VAN CLUB

WOLSELEY REGISTER

OUTSTANDING WEBSITE OF THE YEAR:

AUSTIN 7 CLUBS ASSOCIATION

CRASH BOX & CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF DEVON

JOWETT CAR CLUB

MK1 GOLF OWNERS CLUB

TR REGISTER

VOLVO OWNERS CLUB

NATIONAL CAR CLUB AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR:

GAVIN BUSHBY – FIAT MOTOR CLUB (GB)

GRAHAM ORCHARD – FORD CORTINA MKII OWNERS CLUB

ALAN MOSS – LOTUSEXCEL.NET AND SPORTING BEARS MOTOR CLUB

WAYNE SCOTT - TR REGISTER

OUTSTANDING CLUB MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR:

(TR Register winners in 2016)

HAVOC - FORD AVO OWNERS CLUB

LANCIA MOTOR CLUB - LANCIA MOTOR CLUB

MONSTRO - MAESTRO & MONTEGO OWNERS CLUB

SAFETY FAST - MG CAR CLUB

ASOC NEWS - ASOC (AVENGER & SUNBEAM OWNERS CLUB)

SOFT TOP HARD TOP - MX-5 OWNERS CLUB

TORQUE - PEUGEOT SPORT CLUB UK

FREEWHEEL MAGAZINE - ROVER SPORTS REGISTER

THE HORN - SUNBEAM ALPINE OWNERS CLUB

REGISTER - MORRIS COMMERCIAL J, J/B AND 101 REGISTER

OUTSTANDING USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, SPONSORED BY LANCASTER INSURANCE:

ENTHUSIASTS OF BRITISH MOTOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1985

FORD RS OWNERS CLUB

MK1 GOLF OWNERS CLUB

OPEL MANTA OWNERS CLUB UK

TRIUMPH SPORTS SIX CLUB

MINI COOPER REGISTER

OUTSTANDING CAR CLUB EVENT (RUN OR RALLY), SPONSORED BY CLASSIC CAR WEEKLY:

ASTON MARTIN OWNERS CLUB

AUSTIN A30/A35 OWNERS CLUB

BMW CAR CLUB

CLUB TRIUMPH

JENSEN OWNERS CLUB

MG CAR CLUB

FORD RS OWNERS CLUB

MORRIS MINOR OWNERS CLUB

MX-5 OWNERS CLUB

ROVER SPORTS REGISTER

THE ROVER P6 CLUB

TR DRIVERS CLUB

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF NEXT GENERATION, SPONSORED BY FBHVC:

AUSTIN A30/A35 OWNERS CLUB

MG CAR CLUB

MORRIS MINOR OWNERS CLUB YOUNG MEMBERS REGISTER

THE IMP CLUB

NATIONAL CAR CLUB UNSUNG HERO, SPONSORED BY FOOTMAN JAMES:

STEVE CONRY - AVENGER & SUNBEAM OWNERS CLUB

DAVID YEOMANS – GORDONKEEBLE OWNERS CLUB

TOM MORLEY – METRO OWNERS CLUB

GARY LAZARUS – MIDGET AND SPRITE CLUB

PAT AND BARBARA FARMER – MORRIS REGISTER

NICHOLAS WALTON – RILEY MOTOR CLUB

PAULINE BLAKE – SUNBEAM TALBOT ALPINE REGISTER

PETER MOORE – TAMESIDE CAR COLLECTORS CLUB

BARRY PRIESTMAN - THE CRAYFORD CONVERTIBLE CAR CLUB

BRIAN HUMPHREYS – THE ROVER P6 CLUB

NATIONAL CAR CLUB LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT, SPONSORED BY TOURISM IRELAND

SHORTLIST TO BE ANNOUNCED 15TH MARCH

WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE EVENING OF THE AWARDS:

BEST STAND AND CAR DISPLAY (UNDER 75sqm)

BEST STAND AND CAR DISPLAY (OVER 75sqm)

BEST RESTORED CAR

BEST CAR IN SHOW

BEST LIVE WORKING ON CARS AT SHOW

NATIONAL CAR CLUB WINNERS AWARD, SPONSORED BY LANCASTER INSURANCE

JUDGES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

As of Monday 6th March, within the stunningly grand surroundings of the Rotunda Building at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club in London's Pall Mall stands a Triumph TR2. Not just any Triumph TR2, arguably the most significant Triumph TR in the marques history.

It was an early start, before dawn to get the car in place

The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897 by Frederick Richard Simms with the primary purpose of promoting the motor car and its place in society.

The Club promoted the first pre-war British Grand Prix at Brooklands in 1926. After the war, it was staged at Silverstone in 1948. The Club continued to campaign for the rights of the motorist, including introducing the first driving licences.

In 1999 the Club demerged the motoring services and established an independent body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA), to govern motor sport in the UK.

Today, the Royal Automobile Club is one of the foremost private members' clubs in the world with a diverse membership, an extensive events programme, and two beautiful and unique clubhouses, alongside first-class accommodation, dining and sports facilities.

Displaying a vehicle in the historic building takes some ingenious organisation!

Glen Hewitt of Protek Engineering who owns the Jabbeke Triumph TR2, famous for breaking the landspeed record for a two lite sportscar delivered the completed vehicle to the Royal Automobile Club's Pall Mall clubhouse at 5am on the morning of Monday 6th March 2017. The car will grace the Rotunda building foyer for a week in surroundings a lot grander than it would have enjoyed on the Belgian Highway where, on May 20th 1953 it wrote it's place in the history books by cracking 124.885mph.

The week long display will culminate in a reception and dinner for guests of the Jabbeke Triumph TR2 which will include many luminaries from the Triumph community coming together to celebrate Glen's work on Friday 10th March 2017.

To celebrate this unique occasion, TR Action Magazine will be bringing you a full pictorial spread in issue 297 with stunning images of the whole display - recorded in history as another key moment for the marque Triumph TR, sixty four years after it's release.

Glen Hewitt has rebuilt the famous Jabbeke Triumph TR2 over the past year.

Full plans for another spectacular Silverstone Classic were unveiled at the event's media day on March 23rd to journalists from around the globe. The home of British motor racing hosted a day long event bringing together journalists, celebrities, show organisers, competitors and car exhibits to announce the full line up for what sounds like the biggest and best Silverstone Classic yet.

All the highly successful elements that attracted more than 100,000 visitors for the past two summers are back on the packed three-day entertainment programme. This year's standout bill features exciting new races, a special world record anniversary parade, more off-track entertainment for all ages than ever before, the largest ever car club attendance, evocative live music concerts with chart-topping songs from the sixties and eighties plus an impressive line-up of racing celebrities.

At the heart of it all and playing a key role in the Silverstone Classic media day was the TR Register who launched the anniversary celebrations for the TR3A and TR5.

When production began in 1957, the TR3A was never officially known as anything more than an update to the TR3. The styling was updated with a 'wide mouth' grille and the luxury of external door handles was added. The best selling of the 'sidescreen' equipped TRs, the TR3A was uprated during production to 100BHP with a larger version of the existing four cylinder engine taking it to 2138cc. More importantly it became the first production sports car to be available with disc brakes as standard - ground breaking for the time.

The TR5, which celebrates it's half centenary was an equally important milestone model in the Triumph range. It was the first of the six cylinder TRs, certainly the quickest but also the first to sport the all new technology of Lucas Petrol Injection. USA emissions regulations mean't that the car never made it across the pond, the USA instead opting for the twin carburettor'd TR250. A stop gap, one season model only the TR5 soon made way for the TR6 which appeared for sale in early 1969 it is now one of the rarest and most desirable TRs combining masculine performance with the curvy feminine styling from Italian Giovanni Michelotti.

"It's an incredibly important year of anniversaries for us with two models that marked a significant milestone and adoption of new technology of the time within the TR range" was the comment to press from the TR Register's Eastern Area Director Dave Burgess.

Whilst the TR Register cars which consisted of two TR5s and two TR3A's one of which was the ex Ken Richardson owned works spec car VHP529 were on display outside, the press conference took place on the top floor of the wing.

TR's under the wing

"We have stellar event lined up for this summer," confirmed Nick Wigley, CEO of event organiser, Goose Live Events. "We are constantly reviewing every aspect of the Silverstone Classic, and feedback has taught us that its three key attributes for fans are the absolute quality, scale and breadth of the racing content, our access all areas policy and the all-inclusive nature of the tickets.

"It's a fantastic event packed full of entertainment, and we will continue to build upon all the positive elements from last year's spectacular. Ticket sales are currently up 17 per cent on the same stage in 2016, which is very encouraging, and we are selling far more three-day tickets than ever before. We already have a record number of car clubs registered to attend, too, so all the signs are pointing to the biggest and best Silverstone Classic yet."

Indeed, with the largest number of competition cars and the widest variety of historic racing grids seen anywhere on earth, the Silverstone Classic is the premier event on the international historic racing calendar.

Media conference in full swing

As ever, this summer's unrivalled bill includes all of Europe's leading historic racing championships for Formula One, single-seater, GT, touring and sportscars from motor sport's most celebrated eras – with some 130 iconic cars turning out to test today. The weekend will pack in an impressive 23 races in total – many boasting in excess of 50 entries.

Tiff Needell was another high-profile name in attendance at the Media Preview. The former grand prix driver and current Fifth Gear presenter will be joining the Formula Ford grid this summer, in addition to fronting ITV4's coverage of the event. He will be racing his original Lotus 69F which he has recently purchased back.

Tiff Needell with his original Formula Ford car

"I remember being at Brands Hatch as a 15-year-old spectator for the very first Formula Ford race," he recalled. "I subsequently entered a competition for a Lotus 69F, which I won, and after scraping the rust off my tow car, I transported the little Lotus to races up and down the country.

Media day offers an opportunity for free testing

Needell, Gardner and Spencer will also be part of the new Celebrity Challenge Race. Other famous faces present included Olympic gold medallist Mark Hunter, adventurer Charley Boorman and newly-announced 'Wheeler Dealers' host Ant Anstead, all of whom will get a chance to experience the Austin A35 on Silverstone's legendary GP circuit.

"I'm in it to win it." says Ant Anstead

"I'm always on the lookout for opportunities to have a bit of fun, and everybody will be up for the challenge," enthused Boorman. "It's going to be a fabulous weekend."

Charlie Boorman enjoying a Ferrari

Over 10,000 privately-owned classics will be proudly displayed during the course of the three-day event, with anniversary parades set to include the Jaguar XJ220, Fiat 500, Ferrari OC, Lotus 7, TVR and the TR Register.

The sight of 50 plus Jaguar XJ220's will be quite breathtaking just before the TR Register take to the track late on the Saturday afternoon to commemorate the TR3A and TR5 anniversaries with a special parade lap at the event. This fits neatly with Jaguar Land Rover once again being announced as partners for the event.

David Brabham who raced the XJ220 at Le Mans with David Coulthard shared some of his recollections from the 24 hour campaign that year; "Victory did not come easily. First of all the air jack failed and dropped the car on my foot which swelled up so big my race boot wouldn't fit. The during the race the drivers footwell filled with fuel and it was all capped off with being disqualified in the weeks after the event!"

David Brabham reunited with his Jaguar XJ220

Williams will also be marking the 40th anniversary of its Formula 1 debut in the 1977 Spanish Grand Prix at this year's Classic and to help announce the celebrations, Nigel Mansell's 1992 title-winning car returned to Silverstone for the first time since the British hero won on home soil 25 years ago.

Nigel Mansell's championship winning F1 Williams Renault

Returning family favourites include the JET Village Green complete with the Scarf & Goggles pub, dramatic Street Car Shoot Outs, air shows, a shopping village now with its very own Town Square and live music from the Bootleg Beatles, Tony Hadley and the Dire Straits Experience – all included in the overall ticket price.

Throughout the weekend, the TR Register will be once again hosting members in our allocated display area within the infield supplying a meeting place, shelter form the hot sun and free tea, coffee and biscuits. All attendees present will have an opportunity to take part in the commemorative track parades.

The Silverstone Classic media event concluded with all owners of cars being treated to a couple of laps around Silverstone in some of the star cars of the event followed by a photo shoot out on circuit for use in press releases and articles in the lead up to the greatest historic motorsport in the UK, Silverstone Classic 2017.

WEC & Le Mans Driver Richard Bradley takes the Editor out in his 1935 Aston Martin

A special thanks to Dave Burgess, Dave Gillespie, Dave Soloman and Iain Paul for supplying display cars on the day. To book your tickets to take part in the TR Register display, use the club booking code on the back pages of TR Action Magazine or within the members area of the website.

TRs always capture the press attention!

We'd like to inspire you to take the first steps towards competitive motorsport and join us in the Revington TR / TR Register Sprint and Hillclimb Championship

Although some of us believe we could have been THE next Stirling Moss had the cards fallen fairly for us, we are in truth a bunch of pretty average Triumph drivers (which clearly makes us a cut above average anyway) out to have a great time in our cars. And we've found the more of us doing it, the better the banter, the better the competition and the better the fun.

While it is serious motorsport and is truly competitive once the lights go green, it is also one of the most sociable motoring events you are likely to encounter. There is plenty of friendly banter and as much help and advice as you can stand; most newcomers have commented how welcome they have felt and the TR's are well known for how cohesive they are at an event – and we all had to start somewhere.

The class structure provides a slot for any Triumph car with appropriate target times.

So come on, have a quick read through the profiles. You know in your heart you can do better than us, so read through the getting started article on the website, an excellent guide to getting started in the sport, complete the paperwork and join in the fun. You've got the car. You've always wanted to do it. Come on, just do it.

To access all the forms and regulations paperwork you need click here.

The Drivers

Alan Yeo Vitesse MK1 Convertible Class 2A

Alan returned to competing in 2013 after a 30 year work / life induced layoff. He bought his Vitesse convertible from a friend's mother back in 1972 when he was just 18. The car had a chassis up Rebuild in early 80's after thrashing it for 10 years in various club motorsports. Then almost immediately it went into storage for 30 years. Then in 2013 he stripped and resprayed the car in early 2013 when he completed another full mechanical strip and rebuild to get the care ready for sprinting and hill climbing. Self maintained.

Andy Bradnum GT6 MkIII Class 3A

Andy raced on two wheels during the 1980's. 2017 will be his sixth year with his GT6, a car Andy and his son completely stripped down and rebuilt. In car videos can be found on YouTube – search Andrew Bradnum

Bob (hooligan) Barnard TR4 Class 2C

2015 was Bob's first year. He came 1^st in class and 4^th overall. Thinks the steering wheel is just for pointing in the general direction, but quick for a newbie - Nuff said.

Chris Roberts TR8 Class 2B

Chris started in 2015 with a Vitesse 2ltr and TR7. Has now acquired a Del Lines TR8. One to watch in 2017?

Chris Smith TR3A Class 2A

Chris competed in stage rallying from 1990 to 1993 where his best result was a very respectable 21^st overall in Rally Brittania. Since then he's done the occasional track day. He's decided to have a final fling in hillclimbs/sprints now he's moved from London to the South West.

He bought his TR3A from a friend's father in Bristol over 30 years ago who he believes had it from new. The car was totally rebuilt by Racetorations in Gainsborough in 1990 with further work by Steve Hall at TR Enterprises in Nottingham . The car has always proved reliable but has only done about 5,500 miles since the rebuild, so needs to be driven more.

Clive Letherby TR6 V8, Class 3B

Not your normal TR6. This one is fitted with a 3.9 litre V8 a five speed box and lots of other tricks to make it go faster. Good job it also has Brembo brakes and that Clive has a dozen years of competition under his belt.

Dan Brown Toledo Class 3A

Dan competed in 2 stroke karts as a teenager and one the Castle Combe Karting Championship in 2008. In 2009/10 he was the world's number 1 simulator driver. 2017 will be his first year in a car championship. He bought his car on 2012 and over the years has completely transformed it from a rather tatty brown Toledo into a magnificent pink race car. Search Dan Brown on YouTube, it's worth it.

Derek Pywell Spitfire Class 2A

New to competition, Derek says he's finally getting around to having a go at some motorsport. He bought his Spitfire in 2016. It had been used a track day car so most of the work needed to be done for competition work was already in place. He has, however, fitted new seats with headrests and four point belts.

Edwin Driver TR2 Class 2 or 3

Edwin comes to the championship after racing in the now defunct TR Race Championship, The Thoroughbred Championship, The Swinging 60s and AMOC Race Series. His car he has owned for 40 years now.

Graham Howard TR6 Class 1D

Graham has been competing in the championship for ten years now and has been both 2^nd and 3^rd overall. He has owned his car for over 25 years now with much of it still orginal.

Graham Ramsey TR7 Class 1C

Graham started rallying in 1996 in an Opel Ascona and Lancia Fulvia. He co-drove during 1997 BTRDA Rally Championship in an Astra GTE and competed in first sprint with TR7 at a 750 MC sprint at Brooklands in 2000. He has been a regular competitor in our championship since 2001.

His local TR Group helped him locate the car 17 years ago. It had not been used for 14 year when he bought it in March 2000. Since then it has always been used in the Road-going class of the championship and has been modified in accordance with the rules over time. It has a lightened and balanced engine with a fast road cam and sports exhaust. Suspension has also been upgraded. Otherwise it is a standard car built in Speke during 1977 and driven to, and hopefully home from, each event. The car is maintained by Revington TR and a local group of like minded car enthusiasts.

Hamish Roscoe TR3A Class 2A

Hamish is following in the footsteps of his father who raced, hillclimbed, sprinted and trialled in the 1950s. He is younger than the car he bought at auction in July 2016. The previous owner Mr Tony Thompson owned the car for about 45 years fully rebuilding it. He undertook all the engineering modifications himself having competed himself in this competition in the 1970's /80's. He also toured Europe in it. Hamish has had to replace the head gasket and undertaken the works to get the car competition compliant with the addition of oil catch tank, roll bar, seats, harnesses etc and hopes to carry on where he left off with this lovely and fun car.

Ian Prout TR3A Class 2A

Ian has over 30 years forest rallying in a variety of Ladas and Escorts. He first started to compete in hillclimbs, sprints and historic regularity rallies 9 years ago after he rebuilt Kevin's car. Frustrated by Kevin's lack of progress in getting his TR3A back on the road, he offered to sort the car expecting to do a bit of work sorting the messy electrics and the like. It turned out, the car needed a complete rebuild. An agreement was made. Ian would rebuild the car and together Ian and Kev would use it for a bit of motorsport. The car was completed 9 years ago and we've had little success in terms of awards but great fun.

Jeff Hooper TR6 Class 3B

Jeff started competing 15 years soon after he bought his car and won his class twice. He now races in the MGCC Throughbred Series and has come back to our championship for our camaraderie. The car now has a full roll cage and fibreglass panels reducing its weight.

Jim Berry TR6 Class 1D

Jim retired from 505 dinghy racing in 2012 after more than 40 years of international sailing. So being in his eighties he thought he'd take up something safer, drove his TR6 out of his garage (acquired as part of part exchange back in 1975) and first entered the championship a few years ago. It's his car featured on the front cover of TR Action #287.

Jim Giddings TR7 V8 Class 3B ( Big Jim, Big engine)

The Sevenoaks Speed League Champion in 2013, Jim has been competing in or championship since 1993. Jim also likes a bit of international motorsport and is a regular entrant in the Saint Goueno, a round of the French National Hillclimb championship. Inevitably the car has seen a series of upgrades over the years, fully road going but serious bit of kit. Jim likes winning, beating the modern Porkers and Beemers, and helps organise the increasingly popular Motorsport at the Palace event in May.

John Hanna TR4 Class 2A

It's been over 30 years now since John last raced his TR4 in the 1980's. Having sold the car and then bought it back in 2013, it's now time to get out the race suit and have another play. John sprinted a TR4A back in 1977, then took up racing in a TR3 with a 2.5 litre Daimer V8 in 1979, a normal engine TR3 in the early 80s and his current TR4 in the late 80s. Welcome back John.

John Weedon TR4 Class 2B

John is a seasoned competitor with 25 or more years competing in various TRs and Mallocks under his belt. He's won the Championship twice and in 2017 returns to the championship in a TR4 he's recently bought from a dealer.

Kev Bryant TR3A Class 2A

Kev first started to compete in hillclimbs, sprints and historic regularity rallies 9 years ago following the rebuild. The TR3A isn't exactly the fastest thing on the track, in fact we're often one of the slowest, but with our narrow road tyres, rear wheel drive and a decent front anti roll bar, if we get it right we can enjoy four wheel drifts round some of the corners.

He bought the car at auction in 1998, ran it for a year and then it spent the next 8 years or so on axle stands in the garage. One year at Le Mans, a friend who had recently retired asked about progress. Unimpressed he offered to collect the car and sort it for me. A couple of weeks after we got back, he collected the car. Another couple of weeks passed and I got a call. "Kevin, you've got a problem. I've sorted the suspension, tidied the electrics but the inner body shell is shot. The car needs a complete rebuild." A bit of research quickly established the parts cost would be stretching, but the labour costs unaffordable. "Don't worry about that" Ian said. "Let me rebuild and we'll use it for a bit of motorsport once she's finished." That was 11 years ago.

Matt Feltham TR4A Class 2B

A new entrant in 2016, Matt's looking to improve his performances and times during 2017. Matt bought the car in 2015 and employed the services of Neil Revington to fettle it. So if Matt doesn't improve in 2017, it's Neil's fault.

Mandy Small TR7 Class 2A

After winning the ladies cup in her 1^st year, Mandy is back to try again. Mandy and Steve originally restored the car over 20 years ago, sold it and then after spotting it for sale on eBay bought it back again.

Neil Revington

As well as heading up our sponsors Revington TR, Neil has been competing in Hill climbs and Sprints since the early 70's, initially in the Southern Hillclimb and Sprint Championship which our championship is 'son of'.

For years Neil competed in his trusty TR2 (at one time his only car) but over the years has competed in a TR4 and a TR5. Now the car of choice is SC011OB, a Triumph Beta with a difference; it's a TR4 chassis, TR3 body with wider wings and a mechanically fuel injected TR5 engine up the front. For the moment it's quicker than Neil.

Nick Smith TR6 Class 2B

Nick was our 2015 champion and first started competing five years ago. He says he was nervous joining in to start with as he didn't want to make a fool of himself. He soon realised that wasn't an issue and everyone feels a bit apprehensive at first.

His first car was a standard CP with a strong engine that he'd had refurbished for hillclimbing. He sold that car on when he realised it was better to buy somebody else's car that they had spent a fortune on. The new car was a fully rebuilt, tuned fast road car that has just about every useful upgrade from the Revington catalogue. It has 145bhp at the wheels but had barely been used. Since then he's added a roll cage and re-fettled most of the moving parts including replacing the standard road 3.4 diff with a 4.1. Crashed badly at Gurston in 2016 and at time of writing is nearing completion of the rebuild.

Richard Durrant TR4A Class 1C

Richard is returning to motorsport after a layoff of some … , well let's just say a considerable number of years. He bought his car in 2004 as a civilised replacement for a Westfield.

Robert MacGregor Dolomite Sprint Class 3B

Experienced racer in a very well prepared Dolly Sprint. Search Robert MacGregor on YouTube.

Robert Mead TR4 Class 2B

Robert's care is an American import which he says had been treated with limited respect but had the price tag. Three years ago he dropped a 3A engine in it and is now ready to compete again. He says again because during 1989 and 2009 he competed in the championship but was never really happy with his powder blue 3A. So with a change of steed he's looking forward to happier times and bigger grins. Welcome back Bob.

Rod Warner TR7 V8 Class 3B

Started competing in 1995 and vigorously denies that he has ever polished his car since – hence the stealth black . The engine is best described as a tuned SD1 Vitesse 3500cc unit , the car is no longer road going and the driver is barely that either . The best modifications over the years were new the tyres and new glasses in 2005. For 2017 both will have been refreshed.

One of the organisation team since 1999 responsible for scoring, bogey setting and the technical committee.

Roger McEwen TR6 PI Class 2B

Roger is our sprint and hillclimb coordinator and started competing in the 1960's in a MG Midget. In 1997 he acquired his current car in good roadworthy condition and started the process of upgrading the car. In 2001 the car was treated to a rebuilt engine to rally specification by Revington TR and is now fitted with a Ford type 9 five speed gearbox, a Quaife torque biasing rear differential and uprated suspension all round with telescopic shocks on the rear.

Samantha Browne TR4 Class 2B & Dolomite Sprint Class 3A

Sam started competing in our championship in 2013 in the TR4, and now drives both cars. She has won Best Lady Driver for 3 years. She would welcome new ladies to the group. Sam enjoys competing because it's fun, it's something completely different to the day job, the group of people are always friendly and amusing, and you feel part of a team.

Steve Small TR7 V8 class 3C

Steve is an experienced racer and now runs a totally rebuilt car using the best bits from Hugh Maund's very fast TR7 V8. Not a lot of weight and very fast. But being fastest doesn't always get the maximum points, the faster you go the tougher the handicap gets.

Tom Purves TR3A Class 1B

Tom raced karts as a teenager and bought his concours d'elegance winner in 2012 as a standard road car with sensible modifications for modern road use and light competition work. He started competing in 2015 and has won 1^st in class in both 2015 and 2016. He also won three Best Presented Car awards.

Tony Browne TR4 Class 2B & Dolomite Sprint Class 3A

Tony started competing in our championship in 2011 in the TR4 and then bought the Dolly a few years later. Tony is a member of the Technical Committee of the Championship. He has won Best in Class for the last two years. Tony enjoys competing as each year, you can improve on your times and feel a sense of achievement – the group banter is always appreciated too.

Their Triumph Dolomite Sprint is a 1975, ex-South African race car, repatriated to the UK without an engine. It's now a very sound car but can be a bit of a rebel at times.

Over 230 members of the classic motoring community attended the prize giving at Birmingham's NEC. Special guests included the Rt. Hon. Sir Greg Knight, Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead, and Car SOS' techie guru Fuzz Townshend.

David Boyce from Tourism Ireland, headline sponsor of The National Car Club Awards, said: "Not only do these awards recognise the amazing amount of time and effort made by the clubs but the community spirit the car clubs create as a whole. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the room and a real appreciation between all those nominated and the winners. It was a very special evening that Tourism Ireland is very proud to be associated with."

Outstanding Website of the Year, sponsored by Tourism Ireland, was presented to the TR Register by David Boyce and was received by the TR Register Press Officer and Editor, Wayne Scott. The website (www.tr-register.co.uk) was praised by the judges as being "just brilliant" and all the judges stated they were impressed with the TR Register website in terms of design, innovation and functionality.

"The site has been the culmination of two years work and was based on feedback from the club's members and local group leaders." explained Wayne Scott in his acceptance speech. "As the person responsible for heading up the website and project managing the brief, design, build and subsequent content creation, it has turned into something of a labour of love over the past 18 months. I am tremendously proud of this award as it is worthy recognition of the fantastic contributions made by our local group web editors who are pivotal in keeping the site populated with content. Furthermore it feels great to see the TR Register being at the forefront of the classic car world by leading the way with technology once again."

Wayne Scott went on to thank Batebrand Communications who delivered the design and coding on the website, "The team at Batebrand were tremendously passionate about ensuring our needs and requests were brought to life throughout the build." He finished off with a thanks to the office staff at the TR Register, Jo Whitty and Sue Bell who manage the website day to day and assist less IT confident members with getting to grips with gaining access to the members area resources.

From left to right. Mick Forey (International Director), Dave Burgess (East Area Director), Wayne Scott (Press Officer), Jon Dumelow (Youth Group), Allan Westbury (Vice Chairman / Commercial Director), Sue Bell (Events Coordinator).

A total of 16 awards were presented, with the biggest cheers of the night going to Rosie Hamilton of the Morris Minor Owners Club who received the Lifetime Achievement award from David Boyce.

In the Classic Car Club categories, the Rover Sports Register's Freewheel magazine won Outstanding Club Magazine of the Year (printed), sponsored by Stena Line and presented by Dianne Poole.

The MK1 Golf Owners Club won the Outstanding use of Social Media, sponsored by Lancaster Insurance, and presented by Andrew Evanson, while David Whale from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs presented The Imp Club with the award for Outstanding Support of the Next Generation. The Morris Minor Owners Club Young Register was highly commended.

Classic Car Weekly Editor David Simister presented the Jensen Owners Club with Outstanding Car Club Event (Run or Rally), with a highly commended given to the Morris Minor Owners Club.

The Jensen Owners Club also won the 'Best of the Best' National Car Club Winners award, sponsored by Lancaster Insurance, for the most outstanding entry of all entries.

The MG Car Club was presented with the National Car Club of the Year award, by Dave Youngs from sponsors Lancaster Insurance. The Club was praised for its ability to make sure all aspects of its role are performed seamlessly as well as the new archive building that was added to Kimber House.

It was then on to the Devoted Members categories where Footman James' Managing Director David Bond presented the Unsung Hero award to Brian Humphreys from the Rover P6 Club. Pauline Blake from the Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Register was highly commended.

David also presented Graham Orchard of the Ford Cortina Mkll Owners Club with the National Car Club Ambassador of the Year award on behalf of Footman James. Wayne Scott from the TR Register was also highly commended in this category.

In the awards categories relating to the clubs' displays at the Practical Classics Restoration and Classic Car Show, Lancaster Insurance's Dave Young presented the Best Live Working at the Show award to the National Traction Engine Trust for an amazing display.

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine presented the award for Best Restored Car in Show to Michael Kavanagh of the Jowett Car Club for the 1913 Jowett Tiller. The Best Car in Show was presented to Alan Buttle with the Jet 1 Replica, on Rover Sports Register, by Will Smith from sponsor Classic Car Auctions.

Best Club Stand awards went to the Allard Owners Club for under 75sqm and the Jowett Car Club for over 75sqm, sponsored by Classic Car Weekly and Practical Classics respectively.

Lancaster Insurance Operations Director Richard Morley presented the Judges Special Recognition Award to the Sporting Bears for its amazing services to charity, raising over £1.8million for children's charities around the UK.

TR REGISTER INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND: 7 - 9 JULY 2017

For 2017, the TR Register International Weekend returns to the Malvern Showground nestled in the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire and the venue of choice for many club members. The facilities at Malvern are excellent and lend themselves perfectly for the most prestigious event in the club's calendar. As an extra bonus, the beautiful surrounding Worcestershire andHerefordshire countryside is steeped in history with many places of interest to visit.

Avon Hall will host the Meguiars' Concours, Pride of Ownership and the Protek Engineering Triumph Survivors Display, where the very best examples of TRs, Derivatives, Triumph Survivors and other Triumphs will compete for the coveted titles and trophies.

The Concours Hall will be a hive of activity on Friday afternoon and Saturday as entrants prepare and polish their cars for judging which will take place from 3pm Saturday afternoon, leaving some free time on Sunday morning to enjoy the atmosphere and comaradery of the International.

It is envisaged the Concours, Pride of Ownership and Triumph Survivor categories will all be under one roof. However, as a contingency, it may be necessary due to the number of entrants/categories for the Pride of Ownership entries to be displayed on the outside grassed area adjacent to Avon Hall. Whilst not ideal, too many entries would be a good problem to have!

I would very much welcome volunteers to assist with running the Concours and Pride of Ownership events - help is needed from setting up the hall to judging and a few things in-between. In addition, a volunteer who is willing to manage the Triumph Survivor category during the weekend would be most welcome.

So if you are interested and willing to help please email me on TRRConcours@gmail.com advising me what you'd like to help with, or call me on 07796 177115 (weekdays after 8pm and anytime at weekends). If I am unable to answer the phone please leave a message and I will call you back to you.

Andrew Smith

Concours & Triumph Survivor Organiser

Class Entry

You can enter in advance by clicking here and completing the Entry Form and download Class Rules and Guidance, Scoring Criteria and specimen Marking Sheets.

You can also enter before 12 pm (noon) Saturday during the event. Entries after this time will not be accepted, so please do not leave entry to the last minute as it will be very busy on Saturday afternoon. If you have entered in advance please register Avon Hall as soon as possible on the Saturday as this will take a little time.

Concours Hall Access

Avon Hall will be open on Friday 2 to 6 pm, Saturday between 9am and 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4 pm. Due to the likelihood of limited space in the hall, once Concours entries are positioned movement of cars may not be possible until the awards presentation on Sunday. Cars will be secured in Avon Hall overnight on Friday and Saturday.

Judging and Awards Ceremony

Judging will take place between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday. Judging may last up to 30 minutes and hoods, Surrey tops and sidescreens are to be erected/fitted and the spare wheel is to be removed before judging. You may be asked to stow the hood/Surrey section or remove the sidescreens during judging.

Following the success and popularity of the outside award presentations at Lincoln in 2016, the awards ceremony is to be held in the open Arena (with a wet weather plan in place) and the award timings will follow the format from last year i.e. from midday on Sunday, allowing for greater visibility by club members and the public in celebration of the award winners.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW AND TO VIEW MARKING SHEETS, RULES AND GUIDANCE NOTE