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*SMASA Pitstops* *SMASA HK-T-G cruise* *Holden Chev cruise*

* Club Rego info* * Hot Rods at Coffee n Chrome* *Membership info re COVID 19*

2019 SMASAfest sponsors

Platinum Shannons

Gold Adelaide Tools CMI Portside Toyota Auto Transformers

Silver Auto One Clovercrest 90 Mile Wines Black Canvas Photographers Southern Classic and Customs Perfection Automotive Detailing United Oils Duco Master

Bronze Trans Matt Southside Tyre power Outlaw Speed Shop Paint Supplies Bollards Direct Adelaide

Frequently Asked Questions

1) log book has to be filled out in pen before driving car on public roads. 2) Anyone can drive car as long as they fill in the log book and sign it. 3) If you are out late driving and won't make it home before midnight, pull over at 11:55pm and fill in an entry for the next day. 4) Log book needs to be signed and stamped before the end of each membership/financial year by a SMASA Club Rego Officer. 5) Membership needs to be renewed before the end of each financial year. 6) A membership renewal form needs to be submitted every year. 7) Registration Details Certificate (Blue Rego papers) are only needed to be presented when first putting a vehicle on the scheme. 8) Inspection of car is not compulsory but SMASA can ask to inspect the car before accepting application.

Information:

Car can be driven interstate as long as log book is filled in.

You have 90 days to drive your car of your registration year. Not financial year. Cars, Motorbikes, Trucks, Buses, Caravans, Trailers and tractors 30 years or older are eligible to go on the scheme.

If you have bought a eligible vehicle, get the club rego form (MR334) prior to putting vehicle in your name to avoid paying stamp duty.

For more information cut and paste the address below

http://smasa.com.au/Club-Registration.php

NEW RATES!!!!! *** LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE ***

1/4 page B&W ad - $50 - 2 issues

Business Card (*B&W or colour) - $25 2 issues

*Dependant on space available

6 months = 2 issues

Email SMASA - newsletter@smasa.com.au

or call the SMASA Hotline (0421 155 400) for

any questions or to book a space.

It is your Distributor

As you would know from previous issues I

shared some info about myself but I am hoping

to get more stories from SMASA members. In

the one issue we featured Slim’s sweet drive. In

this issue there is another members drive

featured. And if anyone wants to share your

story feel free to put pen to paper and send your

story in.

HK-HT-HG Owners Car Club of SA

Tickford/FPV Car Club of SA

Mustangs On The Move

EH Holden Club of SA

Torana Street Machine Car Club

Generals FX-FJ Car Club of SA INC

Holden Torana Club of SA INC. Northern District Motorsport Association

(NDMA)

Club Affiliation is free SMASA must get a renewal form each year to update details. Form available on the website.

MEMBER MEETINGS DATES

Monday 17th February, 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Monday 16th March, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Monday 20th April, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

https://smasa.com.au/Sponsors--and--Member-Benefits.php

Now that you have your vehicle on Club Rego what about Insurance. No one wants anything bad to happen to their pride and joy but it does happen. Contact Shannons and let them know your vehi-cle is on Club Rego to get a discount on the classic vehicle insurance.

J&J Products have ceased trading SMASA thanks J&J for their service over the years to SMASA members.

On the SMASA web site there is a page titled Sponsors and Mem-bers Benefits. Below is the ad-dress for the page. You can high-light and copy it into the ad-dress bar to view the page. There are many benefits for SMASA members so take a d v a n t a g e o f t h e m .

https://smasa.com.au/Sponsors--and--Member-Benefits.php

https://smasa.com.au/Member-Loyalty-Program.php

GAWLER

On the SMASA web site there is a page titled Member Loyalty Program. Below left is the address for the page. You can highlight and copy it into the address bar to view the page. There are many benefits and discounts on offer for SMASA members so take advantage of them. These are the business offering discounts to members.

COVID 19

I know that every one is sick of COVID 19 but it has effected the car scene as well. Due to social distancing car shows, cruises and meets have been cancelled. We were lucky to get a few events in before the restrictions so there are plenty of pics to drool over.

COVID 19 has also effected they way SMASA conducts club renewals, club rego and new memberships. If you have been emailed a renewal form that means that your membership and club rego are due for renewal. If you have not received an email you are all good. Just as a reminder I have included the renewal instruction sheet so please read the form. The instruc-tions are easy to follow. All renewals must be completed prior to the end of the financial year. There will be updates sent out when the club knows more.

Also if you are on the scheme - DO NOT FOGET TO FILL OUT YOUR LOG

BOOK BEFORE YOUR JOURNEY.

SMASA Cruises and Pitstop SMASA Pitstops have been growing in attendances moving to different locations thru the year. Affiliated clubs can use Pitstop to start their cruises or even finish there... SMASA cruises have been good with a lot of new members coming out. The atmosphere at events have been really good with a lot of nice classics and modified cars coming out. Also the SMASA members draw has been very good since we have been giving out a lot more prizes to our members. We average around 50 to 80 members participating in the member draw winning great prizes. Such as vouchers, t shirts, buckets and other great items.

Also take note that Cruises and Pitstops at the moment will not be held during COVID 19 iso.

Club Rego update

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer Membership Events

Website

Public Relations

Newsletter/Dizzy

Chief Club Rego Officer

Social Media

Merchandise officer

Sponsorship officers

: Glenn Stankevicius

: Neil Whitburn

: Gino La Barbera

: Chris Cagney

: Jan El-Ghoul

: Paul Tasovac

: Greg Cunningham

: Rob Behar

: John Antoniw

: Andrew "Jaf" Staples

:Jessica Whitburn

:Brendon Patchett

:Peter Ramsey

https://smasa.com.au/Sponsors--and--Member-Benefits.php

Current Committee

SMASA Hotline : 0421 155 400 SMASA events :Paul Tasovac 0435 418 571

SMASA Website - www.smasa.com.au We are on Facebook too!

Postal - PO Box 853, Marleston SA 5033

Due to COVID 19 renewals and Club Rego will

be processed differently this year. Read the

instructions on the sheet to the left carefully. If

you are renewing membership only there is no

need to fill out the club rego. If you are

renewing membership and club rego you must

complete both sections of the forms.

Also stay tuned when we can return to

having SMASA cruises.

After the lock down there may be some

sweet new cars at the cruises.

In 2020 General Motors announced it would be the end of the Holden name and vehicles. Personally I think Holden

died in 2017 when the Holden Elizabeth plant closed. With this announcement that meant that no Holden, Australian

Ford or an Australian Chrysler were ever going to be produced in Australia again. Such a pity as Australia produced

some great vehicles. The Holden Monaro and Torana Ford GTHO Phase 1,2, and 3s and of course the Chrysler Charger

that was the fastest production car produced in its day. But alas those days are gone except for the die hard

enthusiasts that have kept them on the street.

So to mark the end of an era SMASA invited all Holden, Ford and Chrysler owners to meet up for a cruise. The cruise

was not only for those Marques but open to all. It was a great turn out and a tribute to the once great thriving motoring

industry in Australia.

The one good thing is plenty of SMASA members have kept the big three still alive.

This was the second Coffee n Chrome for Hot Rods. This meet was also the first meet since the passing of founding

member Bill. It was a sombre event but it was also a time to enjoy the event. It was Bill’s vision to see car enthusiasts to

gather together and enjoy each others company and cars.

Not only was this meet full of Hot Rods but on the grass opposite were a group of vintage cars. One vintage car that

was a centre of attraction was the green trike with the engine on the front wheel. All the other cars were very nice as

well.

So if you missed this event the next few pages have a few pics for you to enjoy.

December Cruise

The weather was fine and the at the time we were COVID 19 free. There was a great turnout of Holdens and Chevs at

the annual cruise.

The car park was filling quickly and there was a great array of Holdens from all eras. And Chevs from all eras as well.

After parking up and getting the camera it was time to check out the drives and it great to see lots of SMASA T shirts in

the crowd.

The cars just kept on coming in and Holden and Chev fans could not get enough of them. There were stock drives,

Aussie and US Muscle cars and some sweet modified ones and a few Hot Rods. Something for everyone. As always

there were kids checking out the drives and I enjoy the way they get excited when they see something they really like.

It was great that they respected the cars and just looked at them.

All in all it was a great meet and cruise so stay tuned and watch out for next years Holden and Chev Cruise 2021.