A gorgeous riverside location, a wine and finger-food reception and a goody bag full of info greeted the 17 participants to the “British Car Days in NB” in Rexton last weekend (Aug 10-12). Under cloudy but rainless skies, the event included a pre-show rally or tour of the Rexton area, a river cruise, several major show awards and an excellent awards dinner. For those FABACians who didn’t make the 2 1/4 hour trip to Rexton from Fredericton, you missed a real treat. Those that did go and didn’t mind a bit of rain en route included Dwight and Barb B., Terry and Karen J., Curry and Sherry A. and John and Shirley Ann B.
Karen J. and her Triumph TR3A won the “Kids Choice For The Coolest Car” award and the other awards all went to BATANS members with an MGA 1600 taking the top trophy.
The organizers of the event deserve great credit for their excellent effort to make a great British car day event. They couldn’t have been more well organized, helpful and enthusiastic. They and the participants cannot understand why so few members from FABAC attended. There are moves afoot to find answers. Please post any thoughts or comments. They can then be forwarded to the organizers who are already thinking twice about doing it all again next year for only a handful of entries. The future of “British Car Days in NB” is in the hands of us LBC enthusiasts.
John B.
4 comments:
My own opinion is that it is the wrong time of the year.July and August are busy times for everyone and although you stand a better chance of good weather then,so much else can get in the way, holidays,work,family commitments etc. Throw car shows into the mix and you can see how hard it can be to fit in another event,even with the greatest will in the world.
Mid September worked for FABAC last year with the Stowe trip, so for our members perhaps this suits us best.However maybe not for other clubs. I for one was really disappointed that "other stuff "got in the way of me attending what was, i'm sure,a great event.
Kelvin
I wanted to go to this event and intended to, especially after my good experience with the TD going to Windsor. I wimped out because of the weather report. No side curtains and I didn't want to get wet. Next year.
Joe
2CV Bob was set to go but the rain in fton held me back as it was expected to last all day,also the fact that there was not a place for other non north american vehiclesheld me back as well.
Perhaps this is something hey could address as they may be able to double attendence,a seperate showfield perhaps.
Bob
It was a scheduling issue for Sandi and me. We hope to make it next year. Cheers, Larry H.
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