[TR] Feb 10 - Drive Your Triumph Day

[Rye Livingston]

We participate in British Car Week also, and it's also fun for those in the country who can drive their Triumph in February, to do it on the birthday of the man who created the post war Triumphs most of us are enjoying.  Obviously those in colder climates can't take their cars out on the road, but they can still take a quick photo of their Triumph in the garage on the day of Sir John Black's Birthday. 

The whole point is not to do it for a week, but one single day to have people thinking about their Triumph, taking it for a drive if possible, and hopefully take a photo.  If that's not possible, that's totally OK too.

Rye




Rye
PH: 530-FIND-RYE

On Feb 10, 2016, at 06:54 AM, CFMTR3A <cfmtr3a at verizon.net> wrote:

a)      If at all possible I say that every day should be ‘Drive Your Triumph Day’ (weather permitting) and I also think it great that the Travellers group has a driving activity in February but it may not be an opportune time for most of the country..
b)      There is ‘British Car Week’ http://www.britishcarweek.org/ in May/June.  This is the 20th year for it and has a ‘national’ following.  Our club usually does a British Invasion of one of the local ‘cruise-in’ activities during that week.  For the last three years we have received several People Choice type awards as well as Club Participation (most members) at those shows –to the chagrin of the Hot Rodders, AACA, and other clubs…
 
Carl
1960 Triumph TR3
TS81802LO
Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay British Car Club
 
 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 3:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [TR] Feb 10 - Drive Your Triumph Day
 
Ronnie,
 
I don't disagree, but Sir John Black's birthday is February 10th.  That's why I urge anyone who can't drive their Triumph tomorrow, take a photo of it in the garage or where ever, with that note with the photo of where you live.  Better yet, open the garage door and take the photo pointing out with snow on the ground.  :-)
 
Rye
 
 
 
 
Rye
PH: 530-FIND-RYE

On Feb 09, 2016, at 09:58 AM, rbtr3a at cox.net wrote:

This is a great and wonderful idea. I was wondering how this date was decided. A large portion of the country may be unable to participate because their cars are in storage as a result of winter precipitation. 
 
It seems like your efforts may yield greater participation if this event was held in the spring. 

Ronnie

On Feb 9, 2016, at 11:57 AM, Rye Livingston <ryel at mac.com> wrote:

Last year I got this started with the Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club, and the story made it into the VTR December 1014/January 2015 edition.  Below is the reminder email I just sent out to the Travelers, and thought I should send it to this list as well.  Please read and send me a photo as described below.
 
February 10th is the birthday of Sir John Black, who bought the rights to Triumph to create cars to compete with the soon to be released post-war Jaguars.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Motor_Company
 
To celebrate this date, PLEASE drive your Triumph tomorrow, or at least take a photo of it.  Take it to work, to the store, or for a country drive.  Go by yourself or take your significant other, a friend, child, grandchild, or your dog.  Meet up with some fellow Travelers.  Then take a photo of your car.  You and your car. Your car and your passenger.  What ever!   If your car isn't running, take a photo of it in your garage or under a tarp. Then send that photo to me with a brief description of where you are and who you're with. 
 
If you don't want to go alone, there are two organized activities happening.  A group of Travelers are going to Canepa Design in Scotts Valley, and a few Travelers are meeting at Alpine Inn for lunch and a group photo.  Both are listed on the TTSCC Event Calendar. http://www.triumphtravelers.org/Activites/actperp/activityList.php
 
I'll work with Chris to get all the photos in the Tails & Trails, AND, like last year, we'll see if we can get it in the National VTR Publication.  But we need you to drive your Triumph and take a photo!
 
With the great weather we're having, you have no excuse!  Get out and drive your Triumph!
 
Regards,
 
Rye Livingston
Activities Chairman
1960 TR3A
PH: 530-FIND-RYE

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