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TALESHAFT JAN'99 TALESHAFT The Official Journal of the MMAL Car Club Incorporated   MMAL MOTORSPORT February, 1999       It’s arrived – simon’s new toy   February 1999 - TALESHAFT 1999 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESIDENT Meaghan McNeill (AH) 9532 7590 VICE PRESIDENT Chris Rayson (AH) 9578 3379 CAMS DELEGATE Colin Hardinge (AH) 9578 1185 SECRETARY Adrian Best (AH) 9795 3041 TREASURER Joan Bennett (AH) 9547 0393 EDITOR Margaret Hardinge (AH) 9578 1185 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Bill Bennett (AH) 9547 0393 VCRS REPRESENTATIVE Glen Dodds (AH) 9561 9141 AUTOCROSS DIRECTOR Brent McNeill (AH) 9532 7590 GENERAL COMMITTEE Adam Bloomfield (AH) 0418 348 974 . Official mailing address for MMAL Car Club Inc. P.O. BOX 205 Bentleigh Vic 3204 COMMITTEE MEETINGS: To be held on the 2nd last Tuesday of each month. VENUE: To be held at Scout Hall (Bailey Reserve) Beside Moorabbin Swimming Pool East Boundary Rd, East Bentleigh ARTICLES ARE WELCOME ! To ensure that your article is published in the latest magazine, please have them to the Editor by the Thursday after the Committee Meeting. All materials for Publication should be sent to; 1/6 Melton Avenue Carnegie, Vic 3163 FOR SALE 1974 LA Lancer 2 Door (Built by Keith & Murray Brown) * 1600 Bored out to 1770 * Sump Guard * Competition pistons and push rods * Six point alloy rollcage * Balanced crank * 2 racing seats & harness * Lightened & balanced fly wheel * Tail shaft loop * Reasonably new extractors & exhaust * Hydraulic handbrake * 55 AMP Alt * Magwheels * Twin 40 DCOE webers * Runs well * 5 speed close ratio G/Box * 1 spare rolling shell & loads of spares * Ported and polished head * No reg. Or roadworthy $3,500- O.N.O CALL ROB ON 9782 5539 (After 6pm Monday – Friday) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1975 Lancer (Japanese Import can be used for Autocrosses/Sprints/Motorkhanas) * 1400 motor * ½ roll cage * Basic driving lights * Locked diff. * Good body, no rust * Rally tyres – 40% tread * No rally seats * No seat belts at all * Unable to be registered ie. Japanese import Needs some work $200- CALL JEFF HIND ON 9544-6169 ( PRESIDENT’S REPORT 1999 has started. A New Year, a new president. You have all known me as the Secretary/Treasurer for MMAL for the past 5 years. I hope this year brings new members, new events and some of our older members out of the woodwork. Our Club had organised a 2 day event weekend, which was going to run in February. UNFORTUNATELY we didn’t get enough entries by the Monday before the event so Bill and the committee cancelled the weekend. It has been postponed until later in the year. I hope for the next date we will get a lot more entries and help from our Car Club members. So everyone, please keep your eyes on the date for this years events. {Thank goodness for the postponement, if you were like me and could not make it at the first try, nows our chance to have another opportunity. Go for IT!! GJC -Webster} One of our Car Club teams had some very exciting cargo arrive last week. Yes! Evans Motorsport have now got their 2 VW GOLF, F2, Rally Cars. Now they just have to get the paint scheme done and then it’s off to Coffs Harbour. We all wish them well for every event this year. On Saturday 20th Feb. Monash Uni ran the "Bog-A-Duck". We had 3 entries from MMAL. Chris Rayson in his Torana with new co-driver Gary, unfortunately they rolled. But all is well and not too damaged. Sue Evans and Brent McNeill in the Pulsar, but the car didn’t want to go anymore. (A few problems under the bonnet) As most of you know by now, there was a very unfortunate accident. Which ended the life of a good friend to most in the Vic Rally scene. Our condolences go to Steve Poore’s family, team mates and friends. He will be missed by all. Meaghan     ______________________________________________________________________________ UNDERNEATH THE EDITOR’S CAP Unfortunately we had to postpone our "Weekend of Motorsport" due to the very limited number of entries that were received. Stay posted for the date. It was very disappointing, as this would have been a first time event. From the Mitsubishi Web site, I’ve included details of the "Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo" & also "The International Swedish Rally", the first 2 rounds for 1999. Mitsubishi have done well again!. This goes without saying. Let’s hope that Mitsubishi have another great year. This month’s recipes are a couple of slices you might like to try. Are there any other recipes you’d like, ie dinner party meal or picnic ideas. Let me know, I can include on this page for you. I’ve decided to continue with Committee member profiles this year, just so that you could meet our new members that you may not know much about. This month our Committee member profile is on Joan Bennett, you’re new Treasurer. For all our readers that have access to the Internet, this fine publication can be found at the following website, www.turboclub.com/ClubsRegister/MMAL thanks to one of our members Greg Campbell who manages a site at www.turboclub.com .   Margaret MEMBERSHIP REPORT New Members Peter Bloomfield Annette Bloomfield Angela Bloomfield Jonathan Bloomfield Michael Bloomfield Darren Colgan Bradley Moody Gary Carruthers Memberships expiring as at 28th February, 1999 Kylie Evans Peter Evans Please note that in order to renew your membership, we now require a new membership form to be completed with name, address, & date of birth etc, and forwarded to Bill Bennett. (It doesn’t need to be signed.) Every issue of Taleshaft has a membership form on the last page. Please contact Bill Bennett to update your membership. Ph; A.H. (03) 9547-0393 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Birthdays This is a section created for our members, to bring some good cheer to your special day. Unfortunately I don’t have everyone’s birth date as yet, so when you renew your membership, be sure to let Bill Bennett know this information. Celebrations in January & February are for; Bradley Moody (9/1) Adrian Best (11/1) Alan Bloomfield (23/1) Rob Vucur (30/1) Rob Beekman (3/2) Gary Carruthers (12/2) We wish you a very Happy Birthday!   1999 CALENDAR (MONTH BY MONTH)   FEBRUARY 6 – 7TH MMALCC Weekend of Motorsport, Shepparton (POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) 12 – 14TH Rnd 2, WRC - The International Swedish Rally 16TH Committee Meeting (Scout Hall, East Bentleigh) 8pm 20TH Rnd 1, VCRS – Bog a Duck Trial, MUCC 26 –28TH Rnd 3, WRC - Safari Rally of Kenya 28TH Rnd 2, Autocross – Melton, MMSC   MARCH 4 - 7TH Rnd 1, Formula 1 - Qantas Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park 13TH Rnd 3, Autocross – Bendigo (Twilight), CCC 20 – 21ST Challenge of Clubs - NCCA 21 – 24TH Rnd 4, WRC – TAP – Rally du Portugal 23RD Committee Meeting (Scout Hall, East Bentleigh) 8pm 27TH Rnd 2, VCRS – TCV Trial, HSCCV 28TH Rnd 1, V8 Supercars – Eastern Creek APRIL 10 – 11TH Rnd 1, VRC – Win TV Rally in the Valley 10 – 11TH Rnd 1, ARC – Coffs Harbour 11TH Rnd 2, V8 Supercars - Adelaide 11TH Rnd 2, Formula 1 - Brazilian Grand Prix 18TH World Superbike Championship – Phillip Island 18 – 21ST Rnd 5, WRC – Rally De Espana (Spain) 20TH Committee Meeting (Scout Hall, East Bentleigh) 8pm 24TH Rnd 3, VCRS – George Derrick Memorial Trial, CCRMIT       PROFILE - Committee Members This Month: "Joan Bennett" - Treasurer Name: Joan Bennett Marital Status: Married (25 years) with 2 daughters   Occupation: Originally was a software programmer, then home duties for several years whilst golfing & tennising. Then returned as Company Secretary to Pedder Frankston, Tattslotto operater & Office Manager for a engineering Company. How long have you been involved with Motorsport? Have been involved since I got married to Bill Bennett. Actively involved for several years when I rallied (as a navigator) with Jean Jones. Also Motorkhana-ed during these years.   What jobs have you done? Over the years, I have been Secretary to the C.O.C.C.V. and committee member many times when it became MMAL Car Club. Directed a rally and organised several touring assemblies.   What have you enjoyed doing the most? I enjoyed navigating 20 years ago, and Motorkhanas on bitumen in my Moke.   Is there anything you’d still like to do? In relation to Motorsport, No. Personally, I would like to travel overseas.   Any suggestions on how to improve the Car Club? There should be more social nights that involve Motorsport. Eg. Go-carts, 2 day touring assemblies and Driver Education events.         Recipes These recipes have been tried out on Colin Hardinge and he lived to tell the tale! Rich Chocolate Nut Slice Base 1 cup coconut 3 tbs cocoa ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 pkt malt biscuits/morning coffee, crushed 180gm butter, melted (unsalted) 1 pkt glace cherries, chopped (optional) Mix all together well, press into a slice tin lined with foil and refrigerate. Topping 200gm bar of chocolate with brazil nuts, hazelnuts or almonds 60gm copha Melt together and pour over the slice after it has set a little. When set, cut into small squares. Very rich !   Chewy Pecan Bars Base Topping 1 ½ cups plain flour 200gm Milk Melts ½ cup icing sugar 400gm can sweetened condensed milk 125gm butter, softened 2 eggs 100gm White Chocolate Melts, melted 3 tbs plain flour 2 cups pecans (whole or roughly chopped)   Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line a 28cm x 18cm lamington tray with non-stick baking paper. Using an electric mixer combine plain flour, icing sugar, butter and White Melts until well combined. Press into the base of prepared tin. Bake 15 minutes or until light golden in colour. Cool slightly. In a small saucepan, combine Milk Melts and condensed milk, stir over medium heat and cool slightly. Stir in eggs, flour and pecans. Pour pecan mixture over the base. Reduce oven to 160C and bake a further 30 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer (mixture maybe a little soft but will firm on cooling). Refrigerate 3-4 hours before cutting into squares.