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Last Updated June 23, 2009

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to be taken to the VTR-Triumphest-2009 web page.

Triumphest 2009 is fast approaching and we would like to have your help. If you would like to volunteer, contact:

Paulette Caudill: paulette.caudill@att.net

Bob Muzio:

tr_jag@yahoo.com

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to download an informative flyer.

Click on the icon
above to view the current Calendar
of Events.

This calendar has all of the events that are happening in the TR world in So. CA, and beyond, as well as recurring events, such as SCTOA & TRSC club meetings, Breakfast Groups and US holidays.

New events are added as they become available.

If you would like to add an event, please send the information to JimSpit@Charter.net and I’ll update the calendar promptly.

Newsletter Award for The Triumph Standard

Lightening Strikes Twice!

For the second time in two years, the Triumph Standard was awarded with VTR’s Newsletter Award!

Congratulations to all who have sent articles, stories, photos, etc. to help make our newsletter one of the best in the country.

San Fernando Valley Breakfast Group

First & Third Saturday
of Every Month

SCTOA and TRSC club members meet at 9 am, rain or shine. The meeting place is at Paty's Restaurant, 10001 Riverside Drive, in the Toluca Lake, North Hollywood area. After breakfast, the group moves to the parking lot for the traditional tire kicking, bonnet raising,Triumph tales and frequent “Mini Tech Sessions.”

Directions: From the East; Exit the 134 Freeway at the Hollywood Way exit, turn left on Alameda Avenue, which merges with Riverside Drive after five blocks, and continue three blocks to Paty's on the right [North] side.

From the West; Exit the 134 Freeway at Pass Avenue, turn right and drive one block to Alameda Avenue. Turn right [West] on Alameda which merges with Riverside Drive in one block. Proceed West three blocks to Paty's on the right [North] side.

Contact – Bob Muzio
818 703 1846
tr_jag@yahoo.com

Orange County Breakfast Group – Cars & Coffee

Second Saturday
of Every Month

1)  7:00 am or earlier:  “Car Show” at the Ford Design Center (7905 Gateway -- Alton & Amp; Irvine Center Drive intersect Gateway).

2)  8:15 am:  Caravan to breakfast via non-freeway roads that will test most TR’s.

3)  9:00 am:  Breakfast at Watson Drug just East of the Orange Traffic Circle on Chapman. Plenty of TR parking in the lot south of the Drug Store.

Contact: John Gladysiewicz
mijig@aol.com

Belmont Shore
British Car Night    
              

First Wednesday
of Every Month

Drive your pre-1980 British car, to the Belmont Brewing Company between 6-8 pm. Park on the West side of the Belmont Shore Olympic Pool.

Contact: Tim Clark at babula@peoplepc.com

Orange County Breakfast Group – Cars & Coffee

Forth Saturday
of Every Month

Triumphs gather at the Cars and Coffee on the fourth Saturday of the month January through October. No meeting in November and December. The Triumph caravan leaves
at 8:00 am, and future destinations will depend on participant’s requests.

Contact: Dale Becker at 714-454-7884
or e-mail:
trquality2@msn.com

Rites of Spring Drive
Through the Santa Monica Mountains

March 28, 2009

Bob Muzio’s annual mountain drives are always fun.

Funcourse Trophies

The best Triumphest needs to have the best trophy!

Click the graphic above to see what awaits you.

Kathy’s Kruise #3

April 4, 2009, at Deer Park Winery, Escondido, CA

A kruise with Kathy down the back roads from Corona to Escondido’s beautiful Deer Park Winery/Car Museum.

There’s more photos of Kathy’s Kruise #3 on Julius Abellera’s website. Click here to check them out.

Great Looks & Great Books
Saturday, April 25, 2009

8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Autobooks/ Aerobooks, 3524 W Magnolia, Burbank
(818) 845-0707
www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

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Petersen Automotive Museum
"One Hundred Years of Morgan."

See what the Triumph sport car might have eventuated to had Peter Morgan said "yes" to Sir John Black, with a tour of the Petersen Automotive Museum featuring "One Hundred Years of Morgan."

Robert & Pat Dennis bring home a First in Class!

We are happy to report that our TR6 was First In Class at the recent LA Concours in Pasadena.  Click on the photo above to see a nice photo album.

Please check out my photo website: 

www.robertdennisphotography.com

Cambria Blowout Rally, 2009

On the weekend of June 5-7, we once again headed north to celebrate the club’s 26th birthday party. at the Bluebird Inn in Cambria.  This year, Bonny & Rob Bowen were our hosts, and did a wonderful job.