Outings 2002

First outing of 2002 The Phoenix at Hartley Wintney.

New year's day gave the opportunity to take the cars for their first outing. We joined a local meeting at The Phoenix at Hartley Wintney Hants with many interesting cars from the 20s to the70s.The 4CVs attracted attention as soon as they arrived proving that there is interest in classic Renaults if we can get the cars out and seen.

Exeter Trial

Our 8/10 Registrar John Bennett was please to win a silver medal .The hill he failed was Normans hump which he has cleared in the past but not this time. John was particularly pleased to make Simms , the main stopper of the event, and was only one of three cars in his class to succeed.

Retromobile Paris

The theme of Retromobile this year was motor racing and many of the stands featured F1 or Rally prepared cars. The autojumble was improved over last year and many new classic Renault parts were available from the specialist suppliers. The club outing was a great success not only for the show but the pleasant evenings and the opportunity to meet so many of our members.

Popham Airfield Hants

The club gazebo worked well in the inclement conditions, and served as a good "hide " to discuss our cars lined up outside. The autojumble was unusual as this primarily catered for plane nuts literally, the array of used instruments rescued from cockpits was impressive. Seeing John Bennett’s R8 trials car took me back to my days in 1988/ 1989 when I also did the MCCC rounds in an R8.

Enfield 2002

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The club attended the Enfield Pageant of motoring and were lucky to have three good days for the Show. We met many interesting Renault enthusiasts who were delighted to see the cars on display again and a Retired Renault Technician who had prepared the cars for racing.

Peterborough Jubilee Celebration

Pleasant weather ensured that a good day was had by all and old friends had an opportunity to meet. It was good that a few members who were unable to bring cars did come and visit the stand and introduce themselves.

Castle Combe Super Car Rally Day

After a showery start the weather improved and the day went off well. The public were particularly interested in the A110 and the 4CV but the 8Gordinis and the Dauphine Gordini also were drawing the crowds all day. Nigel and John had a few laps on the track with the 8G and again it was good to see members who had been unable to bring their own cars.

Yeovil Festival of Transport.

Well did it rain on the Friday when we had to put up the stand however Saturday and Sunday were largely dry if overcast. It was good to see cars which had not been to Our events before with John Wright's R4 which drew much attention Guy Mason and June Matravers brought beautiful 4cv/750s and Richard Johnston came 175 miles with his R10.

Castle Combe Track Day 31-8-2002

What a good Turn out for our last visit of the year to Combe.2 4CVs 2 A1110s 3 R8 Gordinis 1 Dauphine Gordini and a R5 Turbo .Arthur Smith Fitchett was unable to bring his Dauphine Gordini due to an accident while racing the previous Monday but it was good that he came along and took part in the day anyway.

Turweston Airfield Vehicle Day 22-9-2002

Well the last outing planned for this year. It was a little disappointing that there were not more classic cars at the event but there were large numbers of classic aircraft arriving through the day and a good show of military and agricultural vehicles. Phil's car broke down with a wheel bearing problem on the way but in true club spirit John and Gary rescued the car on the trailer Robin brought the new parts and Robin Peter and Phil soon completed the repair and Phil was able to drive home at the end of the day.