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It's SAU Vic Social Meeting time. That's right, Beer, Food, Beer, Cars, Beer and laughs!

These social meetings are divided into two parts, the first if your hungry is a meal from the bistro and a chance to have a chat with other members then the second is a short informal meeting.

We use these meetings to give quick rundowns on past events with video's, pictures and stories etc, to address pressing matters, tell members what's happening behind the scenes and for discussion on upcoming events. It's all pretty relaxed and fun. This is a great opportunity for those of you who don't know too many members to come down and mix as new faces are always welcomed.

Time - 8:00pm (Dinner from 7:00ish)

Date - Tuesday 18th April 2006

Location - Bell's Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne (Cnr Moray St & Coventry

St Melways Ref - 57, G1)

Note - This Pub is family friendly with an area set aside for us. There is plenty of seating (tables and chairs) and meals for all.

Who is welcome - Everyone!

WHAT IS HAPPENING:

MERCHANDISE

ALL Merchandise will be available for sale at this meeting. Come see me.

EVENT REVIEWS

- Portsea Cruise / Drive In

- F1 Grand Prix Car Display

UPCOMING EVENT DISCUSSION

- SAU vs WRX Drag Day

- Sandown Track Day

- Drift For Dummies

OTHER

- Entertainment Books - ready for collection or you can order one if you like. See Kaz on the night or THIS thread for more info.

- Autosalon $5 off coupons will be available.

Other that that - hope to see you all there.

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I should have mentioned in my first post - I have a heap of $5 off coupons for Autosalon (29-30 April) that were kindly given to us by Cabin at the Grand Prix.

If anyone is wanting to grab one on Tuesday night, just yell out.

Just a recap for those who were unable to attend;

EVENT REVIEWS

- Portsea Cruise / Drive In

Review will be in this coming up newsletter. Pics included

- F1 Grand Prix Car Display

Review will be in this coming up newsletter. Pics included

Photos were put on display on the projector from the 5 day event.

SAU VIC Claimed 3 trophies

UPCOMING EVENT DISCUSSION

- Heathcote Drag Day - May 6th

Scrutineering is fairly strict. Car must be roadworthy.

Unregistered car is OK. Battery must be secure.

Tyres must be OK and not mismatched.

Engine bay must be free of any loose items.

- Dyno Day - May 13th

At Racingline in Cheltenham (just near Ice Performance).

$40 to dyno your car. RWD only. GTR's can have their driveshaft pulled out. This event is open to non members so you can bring friends and have them dyno their cars also. BBQ will be provided

- Sandown Track Day

Anzac Day at Sandown.

Specatators must register to goto Sandown otherwise you will be refused entry. Marshalls / Assitants must also register otherwise they won't be allowed in. This is for insurance reasons with the race track

- Drift For Dummies

Drift day is booked in for June 22nd at DECA in Shepparton.

The day will be limited to 20 competitors to ensure adequate time on the skidpan.

MERCHANDISE

We offered some new concept designs on display (on the projector) for our new merchanise. These included some new general purpose t shirts

For anyone that was at the meeting last night and is interested in where we pulled most of those cars from it was from this list (and the help of our friends at google images)

http://www.2sportscars.com/fastest-cars.shtml

Cheers

As it was my 1st meeting, I'd just like to thank everyone who made the other half & myself welcome. I'm looking forward to the track days, cruizes, social events etc & meeting more like minded individuals.

Was a good meeting from what I saw. Sorry had to duck back and pick the girlfriend up from the hairdressers (lame I know :spank: )

Guy, good to meet you and look forward to seeing the car out and about.

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