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• 2023 - April - Social

  The recent HSVOCWA 4WD day to Ledge was a success! We ended up with 10 4WDs in our convoy, including a single Holden. A lovely v8 Adventurer tagged along with us and made it everywhere the real 4WDs did! Very impressive!

  Check out the drone video here
  
  

  
  
  This coming weekend we have our last cruise before winter. This time, it's a cruise to York for a nice lunch and to stretch the legs of the HSVs! Hopefully you can make it. We intend to leave Midland area around 1030am and arrive in York just after 1130. We will try and check out a bit of the surrounds and then head to one of the local establishments for a meal. Please come along if you can! The weather is looking ideal and it should be a nice day out!

   

   

• 2023 - August - Social

  Well just like that, winter is nearly done! This month has been quiet on a social front, but there's a lot happening in the coming weeks.

  Firstly, we kick off with the Peter Brock Memorial Cruise on the 9th of September. This will be a fun cruise around the hills area, including a stop off at the Brock Memorial.

• 2023 - July - Social

  Happy July! Later this week we are hosting our first Cars and Burgers at RoyAL's Burgers in Wembley. If you haven't registered yet, you can through the events section of the webiste and/or on the Facebook event. We hope the weather holds out, it should be a great evening for the whole family. The burgers are pretty good, I did some research a few weeks ago.

• 2023 - June - Social

  Time for the real June update, after the pretend June we had last month, We cancelled the Laser Tag event due to lack of interest, but ran a HSV Cars and Coffee event in Osborne Park at The Inbetween Cafe. It was a successful event with over 30 members showing up and buying plenty of coffees and ham and cheese toasties to keep warm. It actually ended up being a really nice morning weather wise so it was great to see such an excellent turnout. Thank you to everyone who came and to Sam at The Inbetween Cafe for opening up especially for us!

• 2023 - March - Social

  Well, just like that, Summer has come and gone. Not only does it mark the end of the warm weather in Perth, but also, I return to work towards the end of March, after 3 months off caring for my now 1yr old son, whilst my wife went back to work after nearly a year off. It’s been another amazing experience bonding with my son, spending day in, day out with him. But now we have to adjust to the new normal of having 2 kids at school and 1 kid jumping between home, daycare and grandparents.

  By the time you’re reading this magazine, we’ll have had our display at the Perth Classic Car Show at Ascot. Hopefully it was successful. Once again, I thank all those who volunteered to put their cars on show, and also brought additional cars, either with family/friends or just multiple vehicles of their own. Without this sort of effort, our club can’t represent at these kinds of events.

  Coming up in April we have another Cool Cars and Coffee event on the 16^th and the 4WD Adventure Day to Ledge Point on the 22^nd. Please support both events, where you can!

  In May we will have our King of Cruises event, which should see a nice cruise around the city. These sorts of events are important for our club. It’s a rolling advertisement and it allows us to be visible in the community. Quite often, during or after a cruise, I get messages from other people within the car scene asking if “I was on that HSV cruise that went up the coast, or something similar” and usually it’s followed up with how cool it looked seeing a big group of HSV’s cruising together.

  In June we have a Laser Tag event, which will be held at Darklight in Joondalup. This will be an afternoon/evening event, and family friendly (10yr old kids and older probably) It’s a heap of fun, so please register to come along when you see the info for this event sent out via email and our Facebook page.

  Personally, I sold my VF SSV wagon just before Christmas last year, and whilst it was sad to see it go, it meant I could get into another 4WD, which is something I have wanted to get back into since I sold my 100 series Landcruiser back in 2018. I recently purchased an import 1994 Toyota Hilux Surf. It’s in very good condition but I will make it better over the coming years. It’s a vehicle I have always wanted, since I was a teenager, so it’s nice to tick off another item on the bucket list!  Plans are for some camping trips with family and friends as well as some 4WDing adventures with the kids.

  As far as the VX goes, nothing has really changed. I am trying to get some damage caused by a workshop sorted and then I am just driving it and enjoying it. Amazing how fast the VX feels when your daily is a 29yr old 3L Turbo Diesel!

  

   

• 2023 - May - Social

  Well, end of financial year is here, and what usually is personally the busiest part of the year for my family, with a large number of family members birthdays during July, kicked off by my wife and my wedding anniversary on the 30^th of June! Although, given the last few months we’ve had, I am unsure if it can actually get any busier for us, but I’ll strap in and find out!
  
  By the time you read this, we will have either had, or not had the Laser Tag in June. I will leave the write up for that for the next mag!

• 2023 - November - Social

  It's been a busy hear both for the club in terms of social events and for me personally, but I hope the events that have been run throughout the year have been fun for everyone who has attended. As always, I welcome suggestions, so if you have an idea, please come and chat, I am always open to new ideas.
  
  Planning is underway for next years events calendar and I hope to provide another year full of great cruises, meets and car related events so you can bring your pride and joy out and come meet some like-minded enthusiasts.

• 2023 - September- Social

  Well, it’s been a busy few days. As I write this quarterly report, we’re coming off the back of a long weekend of events for the Club and a big weekend of motorsport for some competitors from the club.

  Since our last issue (in May/June) we’ve held 5 events. Cars and Coffee in Osborne Park in mid June, the Cars and Burgers event at RoyAL’s Chicken & Burger in Wembley, and then 3 days of events in September, the Targa Events Show N Shine on Friday night, followed by the Annual Peter Brock Memorial Cruise on Saturday morning, then a day in the sunshine on Langley Park for the Celebration of Motorsport.

• 2024 - April - Social

  We are already almost into May! Where is the year going?
  
  Unfortunately we had to postpone our 4wd Day, but due to a technical issue with our emailing system, the postponment email I sent out didn't actually send, so apologies for that. I will look to run that event perhaps during winter and head somewhere inland for a bit of 4wding fun!

• 2024 - August - Social

  Hi all, finally the end of Winter is around the corner and hopefully, some better weather will begin to shine through so we can get out and about again!
  
  Coming up early next month is the Peter Brock Memorial Cruise. It will take place on Saturday 7th of September at 3pm and likely finish early evening, perhaps with a stop past Alfred's for a feed! As usual, this event is always a popular cruise, so keep an eye out for the email and Facebook events for registration. 

• 2024 - July - Social

  Hope you're staying dry! Just a quick note to highligh some of the upcoming events organised.
  
  Without your support, these events don't happen. It's a lot of work and effort by myself and the committee to organise and ultimately run these events, so if you're on the fence about anything, please consider joining in to help make these events a success. Of course, registration on the Club website or Facebook Events (when they exist) is essential, and the earlier the better, so we can determine numbers well in advance.

• 2024 - June - Social

  Thats the first half of 2024 done and dusted. I hope you've had a productive start to the year. Personally, it's been a hectic start to 2024, but I don't know life any other way!
  
  Earlier last month we received some mail that the organisers of the CurtinFM 100.1 Car Show were partnering with the Chevrolet Club of W.A Inc to put together a new and improved General Motors Day WA show, in conjunction with the CurtinFM Car Show. I have put in our club's registration for 25 cars, but we have the ability to change it, should we need more (hopefully) or less spots. Registration via the clubs Facebook group is here or via the clubs website here
  

• 2024 - May - Social

  Well, it's the onset of the wet weather, which means the social events tend to quiet down a little. We will be hosting a Cool Cars & Burgers event in July, weather depending, but historically, we do struggle to do anything car related over the next couple of months! I might try just organise a catch up / casual dinner or something somewhere, if there's interest.

• 2025 - July - Social

  July proved to be a mixed bag for HSVOCWA – a few setbacks, but plenty of highlights that remind us why this club is so special. We started the month with high hopes for a night at the Galaxy Drive-Ins to catch F1: The Movie. It had generated plenty of interest and was shaping up to be something different and exciting. Unfortunately, the drive-in cancelled the screening at the last minute, leaving us with no choice but to cancel the event. It was a real disappointment, especially for members who had been looking forward to it, but ultimately it was out of our control.

  Thankfully, the month picked up in a big way. We kicked off the first of our three-round Show’n’Shine series at AutoFX WA. The turnout was solid, and the cars on display – as always – didn’t disappoint. Tony Hinkley’s beautifully presented VP GTS was a real standout, grabbing attention from everyone who walked past and taking out the People’s Choice Award by a clear margin. Events like these are what it’s all about – showing off your pride and joy, appreciating each other’s builds, and enjoying the shared passion for HSVs that connects us all. It costs nothing to enter, so I encourage all members to get involved, whether your car is showroom-ready or a well-loved work in progress. Every round counts, with winners from each category and round being announced at the Gala Dinner later this year. If you want to be part of the next one, check out our future events page for details on the Celebration of Motorsport and the Curtin FM 101.1 Car Show.

  

   

  We also shook things up this month with something completely different. Members swapped their HSVs for 4x4s and headed north for an off-road beach adventure at Ledge Point. The weather was spot-on – no wind, warm in the sun, and perfect for winter. For some, it was their first time off the bitumen, and the mix of nerves and excitement quickly turned into pure fun as we tackled sandy tracks, climbed dunes, and pushed through obstacles. It was a refreshing change from our usual club program and a great way to connect with each other in a more relaxed, adventurous setting. The day wrapped up with a beachside BBQ and some quality social time before we aired up and headed back to Perth. No one got bogged, nothing broke down, and the smiles said it all – a complete success. If you missed this one, don’t worry – we’re planning another as the weather warms up and becomes more reliable.

  

  

  Looking ahead, August is shaping up nicely with a few more events in the pipeline. Depending on the weather, we may slot in another HSVOCWA Cool Cars & Coffee event, which always draws a good crowd. We’ve also got the Cruise to the Track and Hot Laps event on the horizon – a great chance to stretch the legs of your car and get some seat time in a safe, fun environment. Make sure to keep an eye on the events page for the latest.

  While we’re on the topic of events, I want to take a moment to stress the importance of registering via the club website. I know it’s easy to just click “Going” on Facebook, but that doesn’t allow us to get in touch with you directly or send out important event details. Using the website also helps the committee plan better, manage numbers, and understand what types of events members are most interested in. It’s a small thing that makes a big difference.

  To everyone who attended events this month – thank you. You’re the reason this club works. Your involvement, energy, and enthusiasm are what keep it all alive. Without it, events lose steam, and the whole club suffers. Please spare a thought for the planning, effort, and time it takes from our committee to make these events happen. And if there’s something you’d love to see on the calendar – don’t hesitate to get in touch with your social committee rep. We’re always open to new ideas and fresh takes.

  We’re building something great here – not overnight, but piece by piece. Every event, every member, every moment of connection brings us closer to a stronger, more inclusive club. Let’s keep the wheels turning.