Vintage Speedcar Association Qld. (VSAQ) | Other
Vintage Speedcar Association Qld. (VSAQ)
Phone: Contacts available on vsaq.net
Reviews
to load big map
25.01.2022 A few more pics from the 2020 Vsaq Christmas Party
22.01.2022 Kev Torpie looking the goods on the Nigel Boocock bike.
21.01.2022 Our cover photo features Neville Lance, Barry Lane, Judy Wixted & Barry Wixted. Barry recently had hip replacement surgery so we wish you all the best Barry from all your friends at the Vsaq. Im sure your recovery is going just fine with Judy's exellent nursing skills.
20.01.2022 A big thank you to John Lennon. I have spent some time with John recently having a cuppa and going through a couple of photo albums. John was kind enough to let me scan these pics.
19.01.2022 2020 Vsaq Christmas Party at Wynnum Golf Club. The Club Committe did an exellent job organising the day at a great venue.
19.01.2022 The Vintage Speedcar Assn Qld will start 2021 with a Static Display at Tony Longhurst's Garage 25 Coomera, Saturday 27th February 2021 from 7am-12pm. Come along and enjoy some great food and coffee at Espresso 25 and of course the wonderfull Tony Longhurst Collection.
19.01.2022 RIP Geoff Pilgrim. We pass on our Sincere Condolances the the Pilgrim Family from the members of the Vintage Speedcar Assn Qld.
17.01.2022 Speedway Kart meeting at Maryborough this Saturday, 15.8.2020. Vintage Speedway demonstrion runs will take place as part of this meeting. All current Covid 19 regulations will apply including venue sign in.
16.01.2022 Sincere condolences to Eric Mitchell and his family. Eric's mother has passed away.
16.01.2022 It is with much sadness that I advise members that Yvonne Benny has passed away this morning. Our condolences go out to Gordon, Mandy, Aaron and family. She was... such a lovely lady and will be remembered for a long time. Rest In Peace Yvonne. I will post funeral details once they are available. See more
16.01.2022 John Lennon Racing #2.. Thank you John.
14.01.2022 Flash back to the 2010 Vintage Speedcar Spectacular.
12.01.2022 On behalf of all Members of the Vintage Speedcar Assn Qld we are all saddened to hear the news Yvonne Benny has passed away. We pass on our Sincere Condolances to Gordon and the Benny family.
11.01.2022 Lockyer Valley Speedway Upcoming Meeting
11.01.2022 Racq Motorfest Memories
11.01.2022 Our Tuesday 8th September Meeting will feature Club Historian, Barry Lane, presenting trophies donated by Blair Shepherd for display in our Clubrooms. A good supper and cheap drinks provided to all. Ian Boettcher of Boettcher Race Parts has generously worked out a discount deal on all stock in store for VSAQ club members on presentation of their VSAQ club membership card.
11.01.2022 Wishing Blair Shepherd a very happy birthday from all members of the Vintage Speedcar Association Qld.
10.01.2022 A few weeks back on a sunny saturday afternoon i took John Lennons Steve Reinke Tribute Bike to the Exhibition rounds for a few pics.
09.01.2022 WATT PARK We are very pleased to announce that the Brisbane City Council has this week approved the naming of the former Watt Bros and Watt’s Bus and Coach Wor...ks property at 5 Wellington Road, East Brisbane as WATT PARK. Thank you to Councillor Fiona Cunningham and the Asset Services team in Council for making this happen! For almost 100 years, the Watt family have called Woolloongabba home and for 66 of those years, they owned and occupied the land at 5 Wellington Road. Their story begins in 1923 when John Watt, a master blacksmith and carriage builder, established a service station and body shop at Woolloongabba with his three sons: Jack, Jim, and Sheriff. This business was called Watt Bros and initially operated out of premises in Stanley Street, opposite the Post Office. To keep up with demand a second workshop was established at 5 Wellington Road during 1938. The business operated out of these concurrent premises for several years before consolidating at 5 Wellington Road, with this land being purchased by the three brothers in July 1953. Watt Bros produced over 500 handcrafted buses and coaches and are regarded as one of Australia’s foremost motor body builders. They were true pioneers of their trade and were responsible for producing: - Queensland’s first streamlined bus in August 1935; - Queensland’s first streamlined pantechnicon in February 1938; and - Queensland’s first streamlined tow truck in March 1939. After 50 years in business, the three brothers sold their family business to Sydney-based Custom Coaches on 1 July 1973. However, this was short lived as the Wellington Road factory was badly affected by the 1974 floods, which resulted in Custom Coaches closing their Queensland division. After working in the family business from 15 years of age, Barrie Watt, son of youngest brother Sheriff, started his own enterprise in April 1974 to service the many loyal customers of Watt Bros. He continued to operate his business, Watt’s Bus and Coach Works, from 5 Wellington Road until the premises were destroyed by arson in September 2005. Even today at age 85, Barrie continues to work every day in his workshop behind 5 Wellington Road to ensure the Watt Bros legacy is carried on.
07.01.2022 Racing was back at North Brisbane on Saturday. Club day on Saturday 18th July
06.01.2022 Had the pleasure to have a cuppa with Jack & Ivy Carter and then take some pics of the Bob Morgan Q99 Junior Speedcar. Jack recently purchased the car and then with son John undertook a full restoration of the car..Jack had never met Bob Morgan so i organised a visit. Bob was thrilled to see the car and Jack enjoyed his personal tour of Bob Morgans "intersting things"
05.01.2022 The Exhibition Precinct, i think it has changed a bit!!
04.01.2022 Sorry to hear another great Speedway man has passed away. RIP Bryan Loakes.
04.01.2022 John Lennon Racing #1
03.01.2022 Vsaq Christmas party
02.01.2022 August club meeting tonight, 11.8.2020 at clubrooms. 29 Market Street Newmarket 7.30pm. Covid guidelines will be in place.
01.01.2022 Speedway and Motor Racing champion John Harvey has sadly passed away. RIP John Harvey.
