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The WA Z Register was represented at Challenge Bathurst by Brendan, Bruce Chris and Peter competing in their Zs.  Paul attended as a spectator and took on the role of coach and motivator.

Varying weather conditions meant that Challenge Bathurst was well...Challenging. It was great to run with the 3 other Zs from WA and congratulations to Peter for his third place in the Regularity competition.

Bruce the truckie and John Wilding transported the cars to and from the event.

Thanks to Dave and the team from the Queensland Z club and Michele and team from Challenge Bathurst for a well-run event.

The YouTube link below shows ibn car camera footage from Peter and Chris's cars when they were running at close proximity to each other on the track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zyMhpEO3k

This is a link to the Motor Museum of WA news letter. newsletter 56 August 2023.pdf

Please check the events page for details and to register your attendance at Datsuns in the Park on Sunday 22 October.

Please complete this survey

Over the past 5 weeks, Australian Motor Heritage Foundation have been running a survey of historical vehicle owners in order to ascertain the value of the motor heritage sector to the Australian economy.

So far, more than 5,200 responses have been received – a remarkable response rate that highlights the interest in – and passion for – the motor heritage sector.  Such a strong response will add considerable weight to the Study's findings.

The Australian Motor Heritage Foundation have requested that we distribute the survey to all members.

The survey closes by the end of September.  We need as many respondents as we can muster to really highlight to Government the value that the sector brings to the economy.

Please find below the link to the survey.  C

The link to the survey is below:

Australian Motor Heritage Foundation (AMHF) Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Many thanks

The Australian Motor Heritage Foundation

 

SPECIAL EVENT

Venue - Belmont Sports Club 

COFFEE and LUNCH PROVIDED

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Zs in SHEDZ dont forget to submit a photo of your Z in Shed ASAP to Secretary

The AGM provides an opportunity for all members to meet and socialise.  To encourage and maximise attendance coffee and lunch will be provided.  

Event commences at 11am

11.00amCoffee and member cars 

12.00 Noon Annual General Meeting (formalities kept to a minimum)

Reports President Treasurer

Election of Office Bearers

1.00pm Lunch  Catchup, chat and vote for your favourite Z in Shed

Zs In Sheds - viewing and voting

This is a link to the Motor Museum of WA Newsletter "Museum Musings".  An interesting read.

Members,

The Celebration of the Motorcar is advertised as WA's premier exhibition of classic, prestige & exotic cars with entry restricted to 150 invited vehicles.  This year I was fortunate to represent the club with my 240Z and Kent Bush invited to display his Datsun 260C.

The quality of the cars on display was exceptional with money no object. There were 2 awards for luxury cars.  The Classic Luxury Car Class award was presented to a professionally restored Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet.  The presenter then went at great length describing the skilled workmanship and restoration of the Modern Luxury Car Class winner.  Foolishly I was thinking of the beautifully restored Rolls, Bentleys, Mercedes, Jaguars etc on display.

The Class winner was announced as Kent's Datsun 260C.

Congratulations Kent and well deserved.

 

When an event is entered into our Club Calendar the Event Manager may configure "Event Announcement" and "Reminders". 

We will notify all members of Club Meetings and key Club Events such as Datsuns in the Park, Members Day and our Spring and Christmas Lunches.  We will not notify members of events in the Calendar hosted by other clubs or organizations unless Club attendance is planned such as Japanese Car Day.

An "Event Announcement" is an email outlining the event details with a link to the event.  The "Event Announcement" will also contain buttons to register attendance or otherwise.  

Normally there will be two "Event Announcements" scheduled.  One well in advance of the event and another on the last day for registration.  If a member responds to an "Event Notification" they will not receive a second Announcement.  Members who register for an event will receive a "Reminder" email the day before the event.

We are aware that not all members are involved in motorsport or able to participate in Midweek Meanders and have separate distribution lists for these events.  If you wish/do not wish to receive "Event Announcements" for these events please advise the Membership Officer.

Dear Members,

I am excited to welcome you to our new membership management system and website: www.wazregister@wazregister.com

Members will shortly receive an email containing log in and password details. 

I encourage Members to log in and explore the website.  Please note that when logging in for the first time Members will be asked to:

1. Accept Wild Apricot Terms and Conditions (Software Provider); and then
2. Accept and agree the Datsun 240Z and 260Z Register Policies (available for viewing without logging in on the on the website under “Corporate Governance Menu”.

Detailed “log in” and “unable to log in” instructions are available under the “Help Menu”.
 
Using the website Members can now:

• Review and update their details
• Pay membership fees and event fees
• View and print their membership card
• View and Register for events
• Register an Impromptu Run
• Engage with other members in online forums

 A phone App is also available providing similar functionality.  Instructions on downloading the App are available under the “Help Menu”.
 
I encourage Members to share their experiences and provide feedback and suggestions by use of a Forum.  The Club wants to hear from you.
 
All Club communications will now originate from the email address wazregister@wazregister.com.  These communications will include newsletters, event notifications, and membership renewal notifications.
 
With your participation this new website will facilitate improved communications and participation in Club Activities
 

Bill Ambrose
President
Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA

Members will note that in "Calendar view" events are colour coded.  This is to assist you in identifying events of interest.  An explanation of the event colour coding follows:

Club Events:  Events organized by the Club. We encourage maximum participation.

Meetings:  Club Annual, General and Special Meetings.  Have your say. 

Motorsport events.  These events may be organized by our Club or another Motorsport Club or Organization.  Please check the event details.  Externally organized events in most cases require direct registration with the organiser.  Depending upon the event, we may ask you to also register your participation with the Club to count towards the Club Motorsport Competition.

Other Events:  Shows and organized by other Clubs and Organizations that Members may wish to attend.  If the event warrants, the Club may co-ordinate participation (e.g. Japanese Car Day) in which case Event Registration will be invited.  In other cases Members can choose to participate.

All events listed on the Calendar are "Club Events" for the purpose of Concessional Licensing.