New ‘Victorian Renault’ edition available to view
December 2023’s edition has now been uploaded and is available for members to view – logging in is required.
The previous edition (June 2023 70th Anniversary edition) has been released for public viewing – no log-in is required.
View them here or select ‘Magazine’ from the main menu
Les Park Trophy – Sporting Championship Points Final Results for 2022
Following are the point standings as at Year end 2022
Angelo Simonetto | 10 Points | (4 events) |
Geoff Rasmussen | 8 Points | (2 events) |
David Bertuch | 7 Points | (4 events) |
John Hardy | 4 Points | (1 event) |
Dave Cavanagh | 3 Points | (3 events) |
Glenn Armstrong | 3 Points | (3 events) |
Greg Testolin | 2 Points | (2 events) |
Leon Deminey | 2 Point | (2 events) |
Michelle Deminey | 2 Point | (2 events) |
Rory Stark | 1 Point | (1 event) |
Daniel Boaden | 1 Point | (1 event) |
To ensure inclusion in the sporting award, members need to email details of events entered, including results to the Sporting Coordinator, Jeni Sammons at Details about the Club Championship are here
Upcoming Sporting Events October -November 2022
Here are the Upcoming Sporting Events for October and November 2022
We look forward to seeing you at these events!
Sunday 23rd October 2022 CANCELLED |
Interclub Round 3 | Rob Roy Hillclimb, 375 Clintons Road, Smiths Gully Vic 3760 | |
Saturday 19th November 2022 | METEC Khanacross | 112 Colchester Road, Bayswater Vic 3153 | |
25th-27th November 2022 | Geelong Revival Spring | Geelong Waterfront, Eastern Beach, Geelong Vic 3220 |
Les Park Trophy – Sporting Championship Points up to 12th September 2022
Following is the point standings up to and including the Rob Roy InterClub Round 2 on the 22nd May 2022
Geoff Rasmussen | 8 Points | (2 events) | |
John Hardy | 4 Points | (1 event) | |
David Bertuch | 2 Points | (2 events) | |
Greg Testolin | 2 Points | (2 events) | |
Glenn Armstrong | 2 Points | (2 events) | |
David Cavanagh | 2 Points | (2 events) | |
Leon Deminey | 2 Points | (2 events) | |
Michelle Deminey | 2 Point | (2 events) | |
Angelo Simonetti | 1 Point | (1 event) |
To ensure inclusion in the sporting award, members need to email details of events entered, including results to the Sporting Coordinator, Jeni Sammons at Details about the Club Championship are here
French Car Festival 2022
Our good friends at the Peugeot Car Club are hosting this year’s French Car Festival at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin this years.
It’s on October 16th – a Sunday, of course.
See flyer below for more details
As usual, open to anyone with a French Car, not just club members. Spread the word.
Not Happening – May Drive Day
There was a drive day pencilled in for this coming Sunday (29th) as this is the standing time of the month for drive days.
However no drive has been organised in time so there won’t be any drive on Sunday.
Caffeine Run – April 15th
The April Caffeine Run was originally scheduled for May 9th, it’s normal ‘weekend after Committee Meeting’ date. Then we realised it was Mothers Day and decided that was too much competition for hearts and minds.
We had flagged we might move the Caffeine Run to link up with the Maling Rd Autoclassico, so it was decided to go with that option. That makes it Sunday 15th May.
Head on down to Maling Rd in Canterbury to catch up with the club display – the RCCV has a select bunch of cars representing it amongst a raft of others – and get your monthly club caffeine fix.
We’re not nominating any particular one of the several coffee venues as ‘the’ place for ‘caffeine’ as it’s going to be crowded, unpredictable and maybe unable to get our full group into the one place.
Watch our facebook page on the day, or use the phone, when you get there, to find out where others who are there ended up.
Drive Day – April 24th
The April drive day sees the introduction of a new format – the ‘REMD’. That stands for Renault Early Morning Drive. Kick off early, get the drive in and have more of the tail of the day free.
It’s also specially designed to cater to those in more spritely Renaults (and Alpines*) as well as those in more sedate historic models. The drive will proceed in two groups with the faster group going first so as to not be held back by more sensible slower members .
The start point is McDonalds at the corner of Blackburn and Doncaster Roads in Doncaster East. Meet there in time to get your starter coffee and be ready to depart at 8am.
Head off to Marysville via Reefton Spur for coffee and toilet stop.
From the Reefton Hotel we travel towards Marysville then veer off to Lake Mountain for a photo opportunity, and then return back to take the road to Marysville for lunch.
Lunch is at a restaurant / café TBA – we’re waiting on responses from a couple of places at Marysville.
The intended participants will have to register with the RCCV social secretaries (ie : Rob or Kay Belcourt on ) to obtain the instruction sheet prior to the event.
REMEMBER: no registration = no route details as the organisers have to confirm type of Renault model participants will be driving and the lunch numbers prior to the event date.
Non-members are welcome to join us on this drive – same as for any of the club’s drive days. BUT they will have to register for the run first.
Participants are advised to refuel at the BP service station near the McDonald restaurant (THERE ARE NO FUEL STOPS ON THE WAY)
* I have to give them special mention ‘cos Alpine owners are funny that way!
April’s Caffeine Run – 10th REVISED & CORRECTED!
Find your way to Kanteen at 154 Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra to join members and other Renault lovers for coffee and chat next Sunday – the 10th (not 15th as previously incorrectly advised)
As usual, it starts nominally at 9:30 and goes to 11:00 though, also as usual, some will be there earlier and some stay later. As long as you enjoy yourself, we don’t really care.
Kanteen is opposite Como Park where we held a Round Up a few years ago.
Kanteen offers ‘Turkish pizzas & hearty breakfasts in a riverside cafe with outdoor tables & a laid-back vibe’. See their Facebook page for more.
I’m sure also that you’ll find someone to tell you how well the recent GART (Great Alpine Road Trip) went off.
This caffeine run was previously advised to be at The Relief Unit 2 in South Melbourne. Late emerging info is that it’s not open Sundays, so that put paid to that.