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History
HistoryCapital Rodders was formed in 1967 by a group of enthusiasts, so
the club is in its 40th year. The club motto is "Dedicated to Safety"
and reflects the club's desire to foster and promote hot rodding, to build
and maintain vehicles in terms of the law and to be affiliated to the
NZ Hot Rod Association.
Meetings
Club meetings are held at 7.30pm on the last Tuesday of each month, except
December. The meetings usually have lots of laughs especially the Sheriff's
Fine Session. Visitors are always welcome.
Potential
members
So as to allow potential members to check us out as a club, and for our
club to assess whether people will fit in with us, we usually suggest
that potential members attend three events/meetings before being elected
as members. Potential members are given a form to fill out to assist us
with contact details. See "how can I join" below.
Eligible
vehicles
Although Capital Rodders is a Hot Rod Club, affiliated to the New Zealand
Hot Rod Association, it is not necessary to own or be building a hot rod
in order to be a member. Capital Rodders caters for persons interested
in a wide variety of vehicles both of USA origin and Australian classic
cars be they hot rod or street machine or drag racing vehicle.
Lots
of action
Since 1989 Capital Rodders has successfully organised street drags in
Porirua, Upper Hutt, and adjacent to Westpac Stadium. Currently we are
in hibernation on this activity pending locating another suitable venue.
Unfortunately suitable venues are almost impossible to find in Wellington
with its hilly terrain - we need ½ kilometre at least.
Over the
years we have run national events like the 1989 and 1996 Street Rod Nationals,
and the 1995 National Hot Rod Show.
Membership is close to 50, so our club is one of the biggest clubs in
Wellington - our members come from Porirua, Johnsonville, Tawa, Wellington,
Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and even from Wairarapa and Kapiti Coast.
As a club
we do all sorts of things - raft racing on Porirua harbour, campouts,
casino nights, dress-up nights, mystery runs, brunch runs, video nights,
go-karting, Christmas do, prize giving, picnics and attending national
events - we took out the Best Represented Club award at the 2001 Street
Rod Nationals in Christchurch.
Some of the
current things include a mystery run to fundraise for Guide Dogs, an auction
night, go-karting and mystery runs.
Garage
Runs
We run these
twice a year - usually in May and October. The idea is to encourage members
who are building vehicles in terms of progress and suggestions. It is
also a fun time for those on the run, and usually ends with a BBQ. It
sometimes assists members to also tidy up their garage. Visiting members
also assist with voting for the most improved club vehicle.
Life
Members
The club has a proud history and has three Life Members - Ann Mears, Gavin
Doughty and Alan Eagar.
Committee
The committee is: Lynnda Bouzaid (President), Sharyn Cheesman (Secretary),
Allan Foubister (Treasurer); Grant Wills, Wolfgang Haist, Tony Bouzaid,
Karina Edwards, Zak Kohl and Mitchell Campbell.
Subs
If they are paid by 30 September they are $70 for individual membership
(which includes the $25 to NZHRA) and $125 for couples. After 30 September
they are $80 and $135 respectively. There is also a sub for students of
$35.
Clubrooms
Our clubrooms are on Porirua Harbour - they are the second to last of
the boatsheds on Onepoto Rd, Titahi Bay - on the other side of the bay
to the Police College. The clubrooms are jointly owned with the Wellington
Power Boat Club and are fantastic in terms of view and facilities. Both
clubs have a common interest in V8s and speed and work well together.
We even have our own bar and a licenced manager.
Reimbursement
for attending Nationals
To encourage members to take their vehicles to national hot rod events
and to promote Capital Rodders, members can receive a contribution towards
costs.
Fenderless Vehicles
Our club is keen to ensure members with NZHRA Log Books get them signed
for taking their rod to sanctioned events. Our President signs log books
for events run by our club.
Prize
Giving
Our club has an impressive number of cups and trophies. Prize giving is
held in November at the Prize Giving/Christmas Party.
Briefly there
are awards for: Top Vehicle, Most Improved Vehicle, Most Valuable Member,
Most Outstanding Member, and Best Participating Rodder. There are also
humorous awards such as Gunna, Shit Stirrer, Normie Gnome.
Badges are
awarded to those who have been members for 10 years and every additional
5 years.
How
Can I Join?
If you are interested in joining Capital Rodders you can make contact
with a committee member, or come along to a meeting, or start the process
by downloading and
completing this form and emailing it to our contact
email.
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