A fender with luscious curves. Achingly beautiful mags with delicious tyres that fill their arch. Doors that ‘thud’. Raked bonnets, twin chrome exhausts, a good thick tread pattern, a supercharged engine, hitting the red line, a tight turning circle and exhilarating acceleration.

Check your pulse. Now. Do it.

If it has been raised by any of these words, you’re one of us – a car enthusiast.

You may not have known before. You may have actually denied that you love the deep double bass thrum of a V8 or the silent glide of a technologically marvellous Prius.

But you’re a potential QCar candidate.

If Paris Hilton or Brad Pitt pale to insignificance when a Ferrari is to be had, well that is just confirmation. It’s being emotive. Emoting.

It’s all about the feeling, the freedom, the open road, the possible.

QCar started some three years ago in South Australia as MotaFrenz. At Melbourne’s Midsummer Festival three years ago, Motafrenz SA co-founder Nick Horn was introduced to MotaFrenz Victoria. He decided to bring the concept back to our state. However, over time the members felt that a wholly South Australian group should be created and thus QCar came into being.

QCar is a subsidiary of Team Adelaide and a group of gay and lesbian people and their friends who are passionate about their vehicles. QCar aficionados enjoy driving and socialising with like-minded people. As Motafrenz SA, the group has had representation in two Pride Marches and at two Feast picnics. The group has appeared in Blaze on numerous occasions.

Over the last three years the car club has had weekends away in Robe and Burra, various lunches, dinners, winery visits, curry nights and car runs around the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and McLaren Vale. Numerous exciting events are planned for the future. QCar members believe the group fills a niche in the GLBT community. It resonates with a broad cross-section of people coming from all walks of life, gender and age.

QCar looks forward to working with Team Adelaide. And perhaps we’ll see you on one of the group’s car runs.

For further information phone Rod Blanchard on 0429 978 772 or email him at rod351@bigpond.com or phone Sandy on 0410 936 354.

For the most up-to-date information check out our Blog at http://qcarsouthaustralia.blogspot.com/

JUNE (Sunday 15th)
 The June run Sunday the 15th is being organized by Sandy and Michell to take in One Tree Hill and Environs.  More information Ring Sandy and Michelle on 0410 936 354.

 

JULY (Sunday 20th)
 The July run Sunday the 20th is being organized by Harvey and David a Trip to the Victory Hotel at Sellicks Beach via McLaren Vale we will meet at Café Mondialli.  Text 0413 864 091 : Email harveyanddavid@adam.com.au.

 

AUGUST (Sunday 17th)
 The August run Sunday the 17th is being organized by Robyn and Julie to the Pioneer Village  at Tailem Bend.

 

SEPTEMBER (Friday 19th)
 Qcar goes on Safari for the weekend of September 19th, 20th and 21st is being organized by Robyn and Julie to Pt Broughton and the Stonehut Bakery. 

 

SEPTEMBER (Sunday 28th)
 Just a note that the largest Car Rally in Australia the Bay to Birdwood is taking place on Sunday the 28th of September. 

 

OCTOBER (Sunday 19th)
 The October run Sunday the 19th is being organized by Hillary a Trip to the Langhorne Creek wine district. As always Hillary will have some inside knowledge of the area.

OCTOBER

  • Sydney Motor Show dates unknown.
  • Bathurst  9th to the 12th of October.

NOVEMBER (Sunday 16th)
 The November run Sunday the 16th is being organized by Rod to Second Valley and Normanville Lunch at St Lenards Mill at second Valley.

 NOVEMBER
 Just a note for your information The Classic Adelaide Alelaide is on November the 19th to  November 23rd. I usually find the Friday evening in Gouger Street is a great time to view the cars and then go for a bite to eat.

DECEMBER
 The Christmas function will be Robyn home date to be confirmed.

DECEMBER
 Remember the Lobethal comes alive with its lights through December, Melba chocolates is always a nice place to stop off at for that chocolate fix.

JANUARY 2009
 The January run is Saturday  the 17th is being organized by Ron and Carl to a Southern Beach Run for an evening  picnic on the beach.

FEBRUARY 2009
 The February run is Saturday the 21st is being organized by Rod for a lights tour of the suburban Adelaide Hills.

FEBRUARY 2009
 Just a note for your information the British car day is on February the 8th at the Uraidla Oval from 10 am.

 

The above program maybe revised as the time gets closer this is a starting point a frame work for all to build ideas around. I have added some Motoring events that I know are coming up and maybe some general interest. Thanks everyone for your ideas.

 

For the most up-to-date information check out our Blog at http://qcarsouthaustralia.blogspot.com/