Welcome to the Ottawa Valley Triumph Club
The Ottawa Valley Triumph Club (OVTC) is dedicated to the preservation and pure enjoyment of owning and driving a Triumph. Please check out our calendar of events, pick an activity, and come join us — we're looking forward to meeting you. Our strength is in our membership. We invite you to join our club to share experiences and enjoy our activities. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Treasurer and Membership representative.
Latest News
Garage Visit - 13 August
Chuck H. will host a garage afternoon at his home in Orleans. Mike S has purchased a new RADCO TR6 frame which will be residing in Chuck's garage for a few weeks. We decided this would provide a rare opportunity for club members to compare a new state of the art 2022 frame against the original 1975 frame in Chuck's car. The two frames will be side by side, giving everyone a chance to see the changes in frame technology over the last 45 years. Chuck's garage will be open from 2:00-4:00 pm at 783 Beauregard Crescent (just a block away from the Giant Tiger Mall on Trim Road in Orleans, take 174 east until Trim Road, then head south on Trim to the mall). To have an idea of the number coming, Chuck would appreciate if you could confirm your attendance by Friday, 12 August at president@ovtc.net.
Glengarry Highland Games - 29 July
Claude and Nicole G. and Mike and Marjorie G. represented the club at the British Car Display at the Glengarry Highland Games this year. Great day for a drive and a chance to renew some acquaintances. Some more pictures on Photos page.
Club Meeting 26 July
Our second meeting of the post-Covid break was held on a wonderful sunny evening. Congratulations to Paul W and Chuck H. on their induction into the the Order of British Car Enthusiasts, which recognizes their ongoing contributions to the OVTC. Some more pictures on Photos page.
Wedge Event held in West Dover, Vermont
Bob Thomas and David Huddleson attended the Wedge Gathering in West Dover, Vermont this year for the first time since the inaugural event in 2019. Check out the story and pictures of their weekend here.
ABCD to Return in 2022
Mark 16 July on your calendar for All British Car Day (ABCD). Plans are well underway for a scaled-down version of the show at Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa, Ontario from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be no vendors or sponsors, and participants will need to bring their your own picnic lunch and drinks. Admission for British cars and drivers will be free. For more information, please check out the ABCD website.
British Car Council Inc (BCCI) Long Distance Award
The BCCI have confirmed there will be a reduced mileage requirement in order to qualify for a Long Distance Award (dash plaque) this year. Specifically, the rules are: Dash plaques will be awarded to every driver successfully completing 3000 mi or 5000 km (individual or combination of vehicles) for the 2022 driving year (1 January 2022 through 31 December 2022. All other requirements of the program, including the recording and reporting of successful participants, remain the same. Specific requirements can be found at the BCCI website.
You must provide proof of mileage driven. The easiest way is to take a picture of your starting mileage now, and again at the end of the year, a picture of your finishing mileage and include those on your end of year award application. This reduced mileage is a great opportunity to get a dash plaque. It amounts to 100 km per week for 16 weeks, or roughly two hours highway driving weekly. Good for you and your car. Please send your information to Chuck at president@ontc.net.
You must provide proof of mileage driven. The easiest way is to take a picture of your starting mileage now, and again at the end of the year, a picture of your finishing mileage and include those on your end of year award application. This reduced mileage is a great opportunity to get a dash plaque. It amounts to 100 km per week for 16 weeks, or roughly two hours highway driving weekly. Good for you and your car. Please send your information to Chuck at president@ontc.net.
OVTC Tool Library
Gary Kristjansson has volunteered to take the lead on this project. Gary would like to hear from all club members about their tool needs, and the tool inventories they might be willing to share with other OVTC members. Is there a specific tool that you might need on an occasional basis that is a bit too expensive to purchase, or do you have some tools you would be willing to lend to other club members? If you have ideas about how this service to members could be set up and managed, Gary would love to hear from you. Please contact Gary at tools@ovtc.net.