In September 1972 a group of like-minded Sprite and Midget enthusiasts met in the staff living quarters above the National Bank in North Adelaide. From this meeting 50 years ago the Sprite Club of South Australia was formed and has continued to grow and evolve into the Club that we know today!
Friendships have been formed, Sprites and Midgets have joined, been driven, restored and changed various owners over this period, while the Sprite Club has continued to “Promote, Foster and Preserve Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets”.
Please join us for a number of special events during September to help celebrate this milestone 50th year.
Monday 5th September – General Meeting
The General Meeting will be a special birthday event in recognition of the 1st Sprite Club Meeting.
Saturday 10th September – 50th Anniversary Dinner
The 50th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the Cellar Room at the Lion Hotel, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide.
Starting at 6.00pm for 6.30pm with pre-dinner drinks, this will be followed by an enjoyable three course meal.
This will be a subsidised event – the cost will be $50.00 per head for a three-course meal + pre-dinner drinks.
Payment can be made via EFT to the Sprite Club’s Bank Account – please note your name and the number of people in the Description with the EFT Payment.
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Sunday 11th September – 50th Sprite Display Day
The 50th Anniversary Display Day will be held at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.
With cars on display from 9.30am, this event will run like previous Display Days with Sprites, Midgets, Clubman and Associate vehicles on display – there will be People’s Choice awards for various classes of vehicles.
This will be an opportunity to showcase both our cars and Sprite Club to the general public and help celebrate 50 years of the Sprite Club.
Wednesday 14th September – Mid-Week Meander – Northern Celebratory Ramble
Russell and Judy Schmarr have planned a Mid-Week Meander which will be a Northern Ramble heading from Yatala Vale through the Northern Regions ending up at a country pub for lunch – Thanks Russell and Judy!
Sunday 25th September – MSCA Super Sprint – Round Four – The Bend Eastern Circuit
And for those competitively minded there will be the Marque Sports Car Association SA Super Sprint at The Bend East Circuit. This Super Sprint will allow drivers to tackle the 22 twists and turns of the East Circuit, covering 3.9 kilometres of the circuit. Most drivers cannot stop smiling after competing at this event.
Entry Forms and Supplementary Regulations will be available via the MSCA SA web site.