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Long-term club members will be sad to hear that Barry Petersen has died, after a long illness. Barry was very active in the club in the 1960s and 70s and served terms as secretary and president. He was also instrumental in helping to form the Peugeot Car Club of NSW in 1973. Barry was an … Read more

If you are planning to do the Trentham-Kyneton run on Sunday, remember to contact Richard Abey by Friday and let him know you’ll be there. Details in April Torque.

Now, a news release from Peugeot that will bring back memories of the brilliant Ari Vatanen setting new records at Pikes Peak in the 405T16. But this time it’s Sebastien Loeb at the wheel of a 208. In keeping with its competitive nature, Peugeot will be taking part in the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb … Read more

I went and checked out Brian Canny’s 403 and it is still available, at a nominal charge, for anyone who wants to take part in the Redex Rerun. This car has done Redex and Ampol reruns, the 1995 Mobil 1 Round Australia rally, the 2001 bash with George Fury, plus BP rallies and state championship … Read more

Club member Peter Gramsbergen and his friends at the Altona Men’s Shed have again invited the club to a car display at Altona. This one is even bigger than the last and will be held on 23 March from 9am at Apex Park in Queen Street, Altona (Melway 209, D1). Peter has reserved a space … Read more

The Voyage Petite on Sunday is to the Geelong Cement Works Retirees Museum, which opens at 2pm. There is a gold-coin donation. Melway 451, C2. The old bluestone mansion was once an orphanage. It has 27 rooms with a collection of more than 10,000 items, including fossils found in the limestone quarry next door. To … Read more

Keen on doing the Redex Rerun in May/June this year, but don’t have a car? Well here is news that two 203s and two 403 cars are available. Theirs owners have had to withdraw, but the cars are still keen to go. If interested, contact Graham Wallis straight away on 0429 939 619 or email … Read more

The format for the March meeting is different from usual. There will be a BYO barbecue beforehand, but if you want to hear and talk to the guest speaker, Dick O’Keefe, you will need to be at Performance Ignition, at Unit 47, just near our clubrooms, at 7pm. Dick will demonstrate ignition regraphing and talk … Read more

SBS is broadcasting highlights of last Sunday’s Bathurst 12-hour race today from 11.30 on SBS One. Two RCZs feature in the race. While you are waiting for that to start, have a look at the latest Peugeot video on YouTube. &list=PLB8E9F53F3B722E06&index=1

The George Woods Trial, one of the club’s premier events, will be held on 2 March in the Powelltown area. We are expecting a good field, with plenty of novices getting the feel of a competitive event in a reasonably relaxed environment. Much planning has gone into this event, with many hours of preparation. But … Read more