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
All OVTC activities are cancelled until at least 24 May 2022 due
to public health concerns related to COVID-19.
to public health concerns related to COVID-19.
Parade Time
The Manordale Woodvale Community Association (MWCA) Centre (where we hold our monthly meetings) has contacted OVTC about participating in their 60th anniversary; as we did for their 50th anniversary 10 years ago. With the help of the Shriners Club, they are planning a local parade on Saturday, 28 May, starting at 2:00 pm. They are looking for OVTC members who would drive their car in the parade, and perhaps have an original resident (60 years plus living in Manordale) as a passenger.
This sounds like it could be an interesting afternoon, and a way that we can support the MWCA after using their facility for the last 20-25 years. If you are interested in attending, please let Chuck know at president@ovtc.net so that he can coordinate our response to MWCA.
This sounds like it could be an interesting afternoon, and a way that we can support the MWCA after using their facility for the last 20-25 years. If you are interested in attending, please let Chuck know at president@ovtc.net so that he can coordinate our response to MWCA.
Toronto Triumph Club Spring Fling
The Toronto Triumph Club has invited OVTC members to attend their annual Spring Fling in Cambridge 27-29 May. This event occurs in conjunction with the Toronto MG club, and is usually a fun event. Gary Kristjansson has attended in the past, and would be happy to join with any other OVTC members who might be interested in attending. More details on the event will be posted on the TTC website at: https://torontotriumph.com/spring-fling/. All attendees must pre-register by 25 April.
Interested in Autocross?
The Motorsport Club of Ottawa is getting ready for their autocross series at the CTC Centre in Kanata. If you are interested check out their website for more information.
Tips on Getting Ready for Spring
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.
Drive Your Triumph Day - 10 February 2022
Rye Livingston organized an international drive your Triumph day once again this year on 10 February. You can see this year's submitted photos at https://driveyourtriumphday.shutterfly.com.
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 1000 mi or 1600 km (individual or combination of vehicles) for the 2021 driving year (1 January 2021 through 31 December 2021. 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.