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During the past several years you may have heard about the Annual British Car Drivers Week. This idea came from an article titled "Seldom Seen Cars" written by Peter Egan for the March 1997 issue of Road & Track magazine. In this article, Mr Egan writes that he never see's old sports cars on the road anymore. As a result, we've decided to do what we can to help change this, for British cars anyway.
From that date on, British Car Week will always be celebrated during the last full week of May, and will always include both oposing weekends for more driving pleasure. The object of this week is for all British car owners to get their cars out of the garage, drive them, and help promote these treasured cars in whatever ways they can. Most of you drive your cars during the summer months and for some throughout the entire year, but rarely do we drive them on the roads in unison. This special week has been set aside for owners of "all British marques" to help promote these cherished cars, and possibly attract the attention of another potential enthusiast, young or old, who might decide to get involved and help preserve our hobbies, businesses, clubs, and most of all, our cars, and help us keep them on the roads well into the 21st century!!
The participation of this annual event has been very impressive. Many clubs get together and plan outings ranging from picnics, club meetings, or drives to a special place. Others use their cars for errands or drive them to and from work and find that it was so enjoyable, they keet right on doing so all Summer long! As indicated by Gary Anderson, publisher of British Car Magazine, this event didn't create any traffic jams that we know of, but it did attract some attention and got people talking about these very special cars which is exactly what was intended.
You can visit the web site at: British Car Week
This site has been devoted to British Car Week. The first few years we invited British car owners to share their driving experiences with us. The stories were posted for all to read and enjoy. We got some very interesting replies!! This year we will do the same, so be sure to come back to this page from time to time.
If any of you belong to a British car club or subscribe to magazines that cater to British cars, please make a copy of this letter, send it to them and help pass the word on to others. If you are not on the internet, send a letter to your club or magazine and let them know what you are planning during this week.
Thanks to all who have participated and to those who are about to.
See you on the road!!
Scott Helms
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There's nothing like a ride in your favorite British car with your best friend!!
1964 Triumph Spitfire MkII at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 1997
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