We packed a lot of 50 year celebrations into the last quarter of 2011 with Egmont Rod and Custom Club pulling together the 2011 NZHRA National Hot Rod Show in just four  months, the Century Yuasa 2011 NZHRA Hot Rod Lottery – Bill Thompson’s ticket number 17000 was the one pulled from 22,802  in the draw.

We had the Castrol Edge and Classic Cover Insurance Ltd NZHRA 50th Anniversary Dinner at Te Papa, where past and present members spent the evening sharing memories of Hot Rodding in NZ.

We introduced the Recognising Services to Hot Rodding in New Zealand - RSH Awards - where 10 people were selected from the many nominations for their contribution to putting Hot Rodding on the map in NZ. And there was the recap of the last 50 years in the 80 page NZHRA Book of Hot Rodding Memories (see here on how to order) and this year the celebrations will continue!

East Bay Rods have the first major event of the year with the 2012 Pre 49 Rod Run during the middle of February, there will be a good turn out in the Northland district as this is always supported by a large number of our pre 49 Rodding community.
Our Clubs have a list of Events on the Calendar with everything from Rod Runs and Swapmeets to Picnic’s and car displays and Club Anniversary Runs. Just quietly I hope to make the Southland Rodders 45th Anniversary Run in Invercargill at the beginning of June.

Until next month, keep those wheels turning!

Daryl Gates
NZHRA President
New Zealand Hot Rod Association Inc

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