Club News

Photo & Commentary by Pat G. I’ve relayed to the Club about us sponsoring honors  for Ray Yedding by creating a banner about his service as part of Grass Valley’s “Honoring Hometown Heroes” program. Simply drive down Auburn St and you’ll see what I’m talking about.  I got a message from the City letting me know about yet another submission to the program. When I read the name I froze and was amazed once again that what this Club does pulls this community together.  Dan’s story helped motivate the kids and families at our last Driving safety day some 10+ years ago. He will help again to help us make sure NUHSD’s driver’s ED program happens and is successful This message was sent to Dan’s Mom and Sister and copied to the City .., “As you may be aware, I wear many hats in this life. I’m wearing 2 now, Car

Photos & Commentary by Pat G. I want to thanks Bruce, DeeAnn, Christy, Karin, Richard and Pat for making the residents of Crystal Ridge smile and get excited about the Cars! It was a wonderful day and they had lots of questions. Good coffee and donuts. That was their first car show and they want to do another in the Fall. Fun for everyone! Thanks again.

Photos by Marty Souter – Cars & Coffee The weather has been perfect. As you know, Marty takes pics at Cars and Coffee every Saturday of most of the cars. He’s been doing this for over a decade!

By: The Roving Reporter, Don The weather has been perfect the last few Saturdays at Cars and Coffee. Lots of drivers in the parking lot. I got to meet up with Carl who owns the 1954 Austin-Healy. He bought this car in 1969 and drove it through 1978. This is his second Healy as he was in an accident with his first just after he bought this one. It had sat for many years and he finished the restoration last May. It needed extensive metal work especially in the engine compartment as he put in a 350 small block Chevy engine. Apparently, it was a thing in Britain in the 50’s to put small block Chevy engines into British sports cars and get rid of “boat anchor” four cylinder engine that came with the Austin-Healys and others. The restoration was done at a British Motorworks shop in Berkeley Ca. It

Thanks to all for attending the second “Cruisin’ the Pines” 2026 show planning meeting.Some hot dragsters will be a great component of the show. Think of Boats with wheels … Think mostly about the noise!  Gary B. had lunch recently with a group of owners to begin to work out details and timing. Those owners will provide us with photos and verbiage so we can create marketing material so Gary can attract sponsors and they can attract a crowd.  We had some really good “Kid” news from various sources. The Skaters, the parents, the Skate Club, The City of Grass Valley were very grateful for our support of the Park and the hobby. Repeatedly thanks were called in or relayed from the days attendees.  Those of you that remember “Survive the Drive” which was a driving safety day we staged for 4 years, remember “Impact Teen Drivers”. They are a