Triumphest, 2008

[Trevor Triumph]

Once I got done whining about the weather in Tahoe, we had a good time. The Triumph Travelers did a terrific job- thanks to them. The autocross was a neat cousre- two laps, one toto warm the tires and and review the best line and one for time. I think the course had enough challenge for the veteran driver and was fun for the novice. The birthday party theme was a lot of fun- drop spark plugs into a box, and pin the logo on the TR3. The decorations- Burma-Shave poetry(?) was fun to read. I think I remember seeing some of those on family vacation years ago. Kathy's car, Tillie- the light blue '66 Spitfire, went up and down the hills very well, although we had to replace the generator and voltage regulator.

She was pleased with her autocross time and funcours award. We plan to drink the "Uff-da" prize tonight with dinner.

It was good to meet the Brits that came, and of course, to see
the terrific cars. More Heralds/ Vitesse than I've seen at a Triumphest.
What did you think?
T.T.

 

[NickMorgan]

Any pictures?

 

[Bob_Muzio]

The scenery was great and other than Saturday the weather was fine. Travellers made the best of a poor weather situation by having the car show in the parking structure. When one thinks about it the structure is a more normal habitat for cars than a park setting and the weather cooperated on Friday as the autocross and funkhana would have been impossible in the rain. As always there were lotsa fun cars and people at Triumphest.
Next year the Herald/Vitesse is the featured model in San Luis Obispo, hope to see you there.
Bob

 

[Trevor Triumph]

A friend has already identified a couple of places to stay while in San Luis. We need a pet freindly place. We do have time to decided which car to take. I'll be glad to see more Heralds. Yes it was fun.

T.T.