5 SA Touring Cars have just competed in the WA Circuit Master Challenge

A concept dreamed up a few years ago by The Western Australian Historic Touring Car Club and The Vintage Sports Car Club of WA has been run and won in the West. A year in the planning and 5 of us have just spent two weekends racing at Perths two race tracks. With 3 Cortinas and Two Minis on a truck we ventured West in early September. Weekend 1 was at Wanneroo/Barbegello near Perth and with Practice Qualifying and 5 races [...]

The Bend Classic

If your looking for some Historic Touring Car action in SA get on down to The Bend Classic in a few weeks. You wont be dissapointed!!! We have 30 Historic Touring Cars from all over Australia and the big name drivers from the West and the East will be mixing it with our locals. If your into 60s and 70s Touring cars this is not an event to miss. Contact The Bend for ticket details. We are headlining The Bend Classic on-track [...]

Vale Rory O’Neill

To all Historic Touring Car members around Australia it is with great sadness that we inform you of the recent passing of our long term member Rory O'Neill. In 2004 a middle-aged bloke burst onto the Historic Touring Car scene here in South Australia with a newly built Porsche 911. For the next 16 years Rory lived a racing drivers dream, racing all over Australia in 147 Race meetings (Over 500 Races) in his two Porsches. In 2008 and 2009 Rory [...]

2024 Anzac Historics at Mallala Proudly supported by THR Developments

Congratulations to the following trophy recipients. SA Touring car Cup winner (for the 4th time) Andrew Williams Class Over 3500cc 1st Darren Collins Mustang Vic 2nd Tony Hubbard Camaro Vic 3rd Adam Smith Falcon SA Class 1601 to 3500cc 1st Andrew Williams Torana Vic 2nd Peter McNiven Mazda Rx2 Vic 3rd Josh Axford Escort BDA SA Class Up to 1600cc 1st Ian Pringle Mini SA 2nd David Cheney Mini SA 3rd Richard Harris Mini SA In addition to above congratulations to Andrew Williams, Darren Hossack and Josh Axford for the new Class LAP RECORDS [...]

Vale Serge DeLuca

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Serge DeLuca.From the early days of Historic Touring Cars here in SA in the  late 90s, to our Driver of the Year awards in Dec 2023, there wasnt a member who wasnt inspired by Serge over that 25 years. From the early 2000s creating the Serge DeLuca Cup for Nb cars, Serge was always there [...]

Anzac Historics Mallala 2024

We are pleased to announce the continued support of THR Developments as our major sponsor for the Sporting Car Clubs Anzac Historics at Mallala on April 26-28th. THR Developments for all your horsepower needs Contact them on THR Developments 101 Wingfield Road North, Wingfield SA 5013 8243 2900 nick@thrdevelopments.com.au

Driver of the Year 2023 Winners

Congratulations to our Drivers of the year for 2023. 1st Place for the 1st time Mark Blyfield in his Torana on 1009 Points. 2nd Place Adam Smith in his Fast Falcon GT on 991 Points. 3rd Place Josh Axford in his Flying Escort on 844 Points. Serge De Luca Cup winner for Top Nb car Justin Elvin in his super quick Mini on 758 Points.

New Life Member

Congratulatiions to Stuart Barnes who was inducted into the Club as a Life Member at our General meeting in November. Stuart has been racing with us for over 20 years at both the front of the grid in his Mustang and at the back with his Cortina. A Past President 2017-2021 and still driving and having fun today.

The Bend Classic 2023

After a great weekend at The Bend Classic a big thanks to our Sponsor for the weekend being THR Developments for all your Horspower and Classic Car Restoration needs. Congratulations also to our Trophy winners. Over 3500cc Class 1st Craig Allan Mustang Queensland. 2nd Paul Stubber Camaro Western Australia.3rd Adam Smith Falcon South Australia. 1601 to 3500cc Class 1st David Streat Torana Queensland. 2nd Mark Blyfield Torana South Australia. 3rd Robert Smith Torana South Australia. Up to 1600cc Class. 1st Richard Hill Mini Victoria. 2nd Mark Lenstra Escort New South [...]

2023 SA Hillclimb Championship

Congratulations to Evan Gobell, Josh Axford, Neil Oatway and Serge de Luca for competing in the Championship at Collingrove last weekend. With both Neil and Serge pushing 80 plus years old it was a great effort from them to compete Josh was .02 of a second of the Historic Touring Car record (which he holds by the way)

Anzac Mallala 2023 Run and Won

Congratulations to our winners of the Autosport All Historic Anzac Race meeting at Mallala on 22-3 and 23-3 SA Historic Touring Car Cup winner Darren Hossack in his Mazda RX2 Over 2 Litre winners 1st Darren Hossack Mazda RX2 2nd Kirk Davis Mazda RX2 3rd Mark Blyfield Torana XU1 Under 2 Litre winners 1st Josh Axford BDA Escort 2nd Justin Elvin Mini 3rd Cono Onofaro Mini For all the pictures of the event go to our galleries page

Phillip Island 2023. South Aust Drivers Rule

Congratulations to our SA Drivers in taking the first 3 Outright Places in the Under 2 Litre Competition at the Phillip Island Historics. Josh Axford 1st Outright Escort Jason Armstron 2nd Outright Mini Justin Elvin 3rd Outright Mini In addition Josh won Driver of the Meeting for the Under 2 Litre Category and Justin Elvin lowered the Mini Lap Record to a 1:53.9324. Congratulations guys well done

THR Developments Back as our Major Sponsor for Historic Touring Car Cup meeting at Mallala

Great to have THR Developments at Wingfield back on board as our Windscreen banner at the Sporting Car Clubs Anzac All Historic meeting at Mallala in April. We will be running our Historic Touring Car Cup Trophy again after a 3 year break. Previous winners 2019 Andrew Williams Torana 2018 Paul Stubber Camaro 2017 Brett Munns Torana 2016 Roger Oliver Camaro 2015 Graham Jarrett Camaro

New Life Member

At our AGM last Monday night we admitted a new member to our Life Membership group. This person joined us in 2002, has been on the Committee since 2003 (still serving) and the longest serving President for 7 years 2004-2010 They won the Sporting Car Clubs Historic Touring Cars Over 3 Litre State Championship in 2011, our SA Historic Touring Car Cup in 2009, 2014, 2015 and won Driver of the Year 2015. They started racing in a Prince Skyline, soon progressing [...]

Driver of the Year 2022

Well the races have been run and the Driver of the Year 2022 is Ian Pringle in his Mini. The Gallery of our presentations day at Birdwood will be going up soon. Second was Richard (Harry) Harris in his Mini Third was Paul Atkins in his Cortina Presidents Choice was Josh Axford Serge DeLuca Cup for Top Nb car was Ian Pringle in his Mini

THR Developments Touring Car Challenge July 2022

Well what a great weekend was had at The Bend. With 33 cars from all around Australia a great show was put on by all the competitors. The cars were prepared immaculately and we still had 28 cars running on Sunday. Lap records were blown away in 3 categories and we put on a great show. Driver of the meeting - Jason Humble from NSW in the Mazda RX2 and a new Lap Record for class Outright Winner Craig Allan from [...]

Schedule for THR Developments Touring Car Challenge at The Bend on 29-31st July

Tickets for the Supercar event available from The Bend website and as a bonus you get to see the finest cars from the 60s and 70s from all around Australia.Schedule: OTR SuperSprintFriday, July 290840 Historic Touring Cars Practice0910 Sport Sedans Practice 10940 SuperUtes Practice1010 Aussie Race Cars Practice1050 Porsche Carrera Cup Practice 11125 Historic Touring Cars Practice 21155 Sport Sedans Practice 21225 SuperUtes Qualifying1255 Aussie Race Cars Qualifying1325 Historic Touring Cars Qualifying1355 Porsche Carrera Cup Practice 21430 SuperUtes Race [...]

THR Developments Supporting Historic Touring Cars at The Bend in July

   We are pleased to have support once again from THR Developments for our Supercars event at The Bend in July.With 40 cars expected from all around Australia this is going to be a great event. If your not running make sure you get your tickets organized for the Saturday morning where the boys will have two races.    THR Developments specialize in  Machining, Engine Building, Engine Dyno, Fabrication, Chassis Dyno.     HTCASA Supported by Nick at 101 [...]

Lots been happening

Just keeping you up to date with whats been happening with Historic Touring Cars in SA lately. The first hit out for our cars was on Feb 19th at the Sporting Car Clubs Twilight meeting with  5 members competing on the day and getting things sorted for season 22. For photos see gallery Next was Sporting Car Club Round 1 and Phillip Island Historics both on the same weekend 12th March.We had nobody at Round 1 and 3 cars competing at the Island  [...]

AGM Cancelled on 7th Feb and New Comittee for 2022

Due to Covid restrictions at The Sporting Car Club our AGM scheduled for 7th Feb will be cancelled. Voting slips were sent out and with only one new nomination the committee voted in the following: President : Paul Atkins Treasurer : Hamish Rhodes Secretary : Rob Smith AHTCA Rep : Mark Blyfield Committee : Evan Gobell, : Graham Jarrett, : Roger Oliver, : Josh Axford, :Stuart Barnes

SCC Round 3 Mallala and Changes in DOTY

Well due to COVID interuptions Round 3 was run after Round 4 this year. We had 2 competitors entered but 1 Mini had a fuel pump failure on the 1st race and so Richard Harris in his Mini was the only Historic Touring Car running for the weekend. Harry as he likes to be called had a great weekend and sorted out lots of his gremlins that had besiged him for most of this year. Well done Harry. So with [...]

Cruise to The Barossa Sept 12th

What started of as great weather soon turned to shit but 10 cars and 20 members still met at OTR Pt Wakefield for our cruise. Heading up to Seppeltsfield first for morning tea and a tour of the facilities. Then to Menglers Hill Lookout and then on to The Stockwell Pub which has just been refurbished. Great food and mateship for the day.

Mallala Anzac Historics 2021

What a great weekend of racing. 17 cars qualified for the weekend and the battle for 1st went down to the wire between Kym Burtons Falcon, Josh Axfords BDA Escort and Adam Smiths Falcon with Kym and Maria Burton coming out victorious on the weekend. A really well run event and some great racing put on by our members. see our facebook page for videos and more pictures

Next Race meeting Mallala Anzac Historics with 15 plus cars racing

2021 Action Line Marking All Historic Race MeetingMallala Motorsport Park17th & 18th April. Have you entered - entries close Wednesday 7th April. A showcase of nostalgia, this SCCSA event features Historic race cars, motor bikes and dragsters on track Saturday and Sunday and lots of free family activities with a great picnic atmosphere.Classic Car Displays on Saturday and judged Show and Shine display on Sunday. Special guest Spencer Martin, 2 times Australian driver's champion and Ferrari Scuderia driver will also feature [...]

General Club Meeting Feb 2021 AGM

Well our 23rd year starts and with 22 members along a cool Mustang on stage and a great night was had. The committee was voted in with Stuart Barnes retaining President and two new committee members joining to add some fresh ideas. Welcome to Hamish Rhodes and Evan Gobell. They join Roger Oliver, Graham Jarrett, Rob Smith, Mark Blyfield, Graham Stewart, Josh Axford and Paul Atkins. Kym Burton recieves his 3rd place Driver of the year for 2020. Thanks to Graham Stewart [...]

Congratulations to our 2020 Drivers of the Year

Driver of the year Josh Axford in his giant killing Escort 2nd Driver of the Year Evan Gobell in his EH 3rd Driver of the Year Kym Burton in the XY Falcon Serge De Luca Cup winner for NB cars Evan Gobell. We managed to get 2 race meetings a club meeting a cruise day and our Driver of the year awards in and all have been updated on our galleries page so have a look to see what we got up to [...]

Historic Touring Car Cup cancelled for 2020

Unfortunately the 35 Car extravaganza we were due to put on this year for our Cup meeting at The Bend in October has been cancelled due to border restrictions still. Without the support of Vic, NSW, WA and Qld the Cup meeting was not viable. We will be still have some cars running at the event on October 31st Nov 1st meeting at The Bend but just part of Round 4 of the Sporting Car Clubs State series. The Historic Touring [...]

Under 2 Litre Historic Touring Car Hillclimb Record tumbles

Congratulations to Josh Axford in his immaculate MK1 BDA Escort in lowering the track record at Collingrove for Under 2 Litre Historic Touring Cars by over a second at the SA Championship on the weekend. Many thanks also to Evan Gobell EH Holden, Neil Oatway Falcon GT, Dave Angel MK2 Cortina and Paul Atkins MK1 Cortina for making it the biggest turnout of Historic Touring Cars at Collingrove for 20 years.

Mallala SCC State Series August 2020

Well after a Covid start to the year we were finally able to go racing again and what a great weekend it was at Mallala. Weather was perfect and although we had a small field the racing was fun. Kym Burton in his GT Falcon managed to come out on top for the weekend with Josh Axford in his BDA Escort a close second. As the first point score for the year event in SA it has set up the [...]

Driver of The Year 2019

Congratulations to Adam Smith in his first full year of Historic Touring Cars taking out the 2019 title in his XW Falcon GT 2nd Place Brett Munns in his XU1 Torana 3rd Place Kym Burton in his XY Falcon GT Club Person of The Year Rob Smith for his fantastic efforts in managing The Bend Race meeting. Serge DeLuca Cup winner for Top NB Car Evan Gobell in his EH Holden in his first full year of racing. Ray Rowlands award for Most Improved [...]

Club Meeting Nov 2019

What a great turnout and a very interesting car on stage. 29 members and 3 guests made for a great atmosphere. Rod and Cheryl Crawford bought there 1915 Model T race car called Yellow Peril in and wow it was bloody fantastic. A great car and a great story on how they acquired it. Thanks to Keith and Clare for opening and closing up and Rob Smith for running the bar whilst Graham Jarrett was swanning around Melbourne after 'The Race' Minutes of [...]

The Nissan Navara Bend Supersprint 2019

Well for those of you who dont get Facebook then what an Event we had. Thanks To Nissan Navara and ULX110 Oils for there support the weekend was a cracker. 28 starters with V8s, V6, Straight 6, 4Cyl it was all there. As they say to finish First, First you have to finish and that was the case for Andrew Williams in his heavy hitting Xu1 Torana. Outright winner and a new Torana lap record for the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners. Touring [...]

ULX 110 Oils Proud Sponsor of The Bend Supersprint

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Historic Touring Cars coming back to The Bend Supersprint August 2019

After a successfull hit out at The Bend in October 2018 Historic Touring Cars return as one of the Support Categories with Supercars at The Bend Supersprint August 23 -25th for 2019. Come along and see 45 Historic Touring Cars from the 60s and 70s battle it out for outright honors on the International Circuit. There will be Mustangs, Minis, Camaros, Falcon GTs, Cortinas, EH Holdens, XU1Toranas, Porsche, HQ Holdens and more.

Annual General Meeting

At our first meeting for 2019 our new committee was appointed and we had a members friends Hot Rod on stage. Ray Patchetts 1932 Ford Roadster was absolutely immaculate and something different for members to look at. Committee 2019 President - Stuart Barnes Secretary - Rob Smith Treasurer - Paul Atkins Webmaster - Darren Holiday Social - Graham Stewart and Graham Jarrett Committee - Roger Oliver, Tom Butler, Josh Axford, Mark Blyfield

Were Sorry

Sorry guys that we have not been able to update since July. We have had technical problems and are back on deck. We have updated new Drivers and there cars.Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we update the rest of the site with events, lap records and details on our event at The Bend with Supercars in August.

LAP RECORD HOLDERS at THE BEND

Congratulations to the following members who after having a run at the Bend over the weekend are now LAP RECORD HOLDERS on the 4.95k International Circuit. NCB Rob Smith with a 2.24.30 Class NCC Rory ONeill on the 4.95k International Circuit. Class NCE Josh Axford with a 2.16.82 No doubt these records will stand for a while on that circuit as it’s not the preferred circuit for our category.   Well done guys.

Changes to race meeting at The Bend in June.

Today it was brought to our attention that the June race meeting on 9th and 10th of June at Tailem Bend has been reduced to a one day meeting and no guarantee of a practice day. We understand some local competitors will still choose to run on Sat 9th still as a One day event. We apologise for this change. Now on a brighter note we need to focus on the October dates of 20th and 21st which is still listed as [...]

Large Contingent of Historic Touring Cars coming over from Victoria and NSW for the Tailem Bend Rounds

Have a look at the Sporting Car Club Racing Series this year and note the two dates at the Bend. If your an entrant get your entries in real quick when they come out on Meecams because the Vics and New South Welshman are coming over. If your a spectator then lock in the dates and come on down to the greatest new race track in Australia.

2018 New Committee

Well the 2018 elections have been and gone and guess what your new committee is (Drum Role)   The same as last year (we must be doing a great job)   President Stuart Barnes Secretary Rob Smith Treasurer Paul Atkins Webmaster Darren Holiday Committee Roger Oliver Graham Jarrett Graham Stuart If you have any questions about what we are doing  please email us at darren@historictouringcars.com.au

December 3rd : HTCASA Driver of The Year Awards

Hi everyone Well our last local race meeting of the year the THR cup has been run and won so now were on to the Christmas party / Driver of the year awards.   This year were meeting on the lawns at the Birdwood Mill Museum on Sunday 3rd December   Bring along your classic car, park on the lawns out the back and best presented car (as judged by the president) will win a $50.00 Repco Voucher sponsored by our mysterious club supporter.   Club [...]

Listen to Serge De Luca and 50 years of his Racing

Monday August 14th 7.30pm Sporting Car Club. Come and join us for our next general meeting and listen to Serge talk about and show us how racing was in the 60s and 70s and all the excitment he had in his life when life and racing was very simple. Trust me if you have never heard Serges talk come along and you will be amazed, he has some storys to tell. As usual dinner at The Cremorne Hotel before hand from 6.15pm [...]

THR SPONSORED MEETING AT RICHMONDS

Well a great turnout tonight at RICHMONDS for our away meeting. the night and food was Sponsored by THR our main supporter again in 2017 thr.com.au. 50 people turned up for our first away meeting of the year at RICHMONDS the classic and exotic car dealership on Richmond Rd Richmond. Not sure if it was the dealership, the comradrie, the pizzas but a really great turn out. Andy Morgan and David Light from the dealership showed us around the cars for sale, the workshop [...]

June SCC Round 2 at Mallala

At our last committee meeting based on expected numbers racing, it was decided to postpone the THR Cup until later in the year.   So the 2nd round of the SCC series on June 10th and 11th is now just a points round for Driver of the year still.   We will run our THR Cup and $150.00 driver rebate at the November round.   So get out there in June and gets some points and and don’t forget the special meeting away  at Richmonds in [...]

Special away meeting at Classic Car dealership

Hi All, Following a great response at the AGM the committee has booked for us to hold our June general meeting at Richmonds  MONDAY 19TH JUNE Richmonds is conveniently located at 265 Richmond Rd Richmond in large newly renovated premised. They specialise in buying, selling, sourcing and storing Classic & Prestige cars. (very similar to Duttons Garage in Melbourne) We will be hosted by SCC member Andy Morgan who has spent some time with Porsche, Mercedes and BMW dealerships. Their range of vehicles is [...]

Anzac Historics 2017 Mallala

Congratulations to our winners at our latest race meeting. 1st Over 3 Litres Brett Munns XU1 Torana 1st Under 3 Litres Rory ONeil Porsche 911 1st Group NC Brett Munns 1st Group NB Don Costelloe EH Holden Great effort guys and special thanks to John Lemm for the great photography as usual. Also a big thanks to Ian Gear and Geoff Davis who were not outright winners but were able to run at nearly all the races over the weeknd and put on a great show. Ian had his first [...]

ULX110 Oils

Our next General Meeting is on April the 10th at the Sporting Car Club. Guest speakers will be the guys from ULX Oil who will talk about the differences in Oils and what makes there products so special. ULX110 used by many of our members. Come along for an interesting and informative night.

2017 Committee

Well another exciting AGM has been run and your new Committee for 2017 is President Stuart Barnes Secretary Rob Smith Treasurer/Membership Paul Atkins WebMaster Darren Holiday Committee Graham Jarrett-Roger Oliver-Rory ONeil-Graham Stewart Many thanks To Rory ONeil for his role in steering the club over the last few years.

Next General Club Meeting

Dear Fellow Historic Touring Car Racer It’s our 19th year in 2017. So come along too our 1st meeting for the year. Everyone welcome. Our first general meeting for the year is our AGM on Monday February 13th (next Monday) at the SCC at 7.30pm. We will have a special car on stage and a story to tell.