Minnesota Austin Healey Club

Cars & Caves Show Classic Cars
2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Chanhassen AutoPlex, 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
The Chanhassen AutoPlex sponsors Last Saturday Shows, known as “Cars and Caves.” They are a typical car show including a variety of classic cars, street rods, and exotic cars. About 400 cars come through the gate on a nice day, and there are a few hundred more cars on display in the garage condos at the Chanhassen AutoPlex. What makes these shows unique is the opportunity for folks to tour the many garage condos; each one has a different theme. The shows involve Food trucks, sometimes music, and/or other activities involved. The May show on Memorial Day weekend is the largest show of the year, and it includes a military fly over.
They also have car shows on some Wednesday evenings; which they call “Summer Nights.” The dates are published on their website: https://chanhassenautoplex.com/
There is no cost for the shows, but they do ask for a freewill donation for a charity chosen for each show.

SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | Elkhart Lake’s Road America, N 7390 WI-67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Road America has been sold, so it is not yet clear whether this event will be held in 2025.

Cars & Caves Show
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Chanhassen AutoPlex, 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States

Spring into Summer Car Show at BMC
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | BMC British Automobile, 444 E. Dual Blvd, Isanti, MN, 55001, United States
We invite our Club Members, Community, Partners, and Automotive Enthusiasts to see what’s happening at BMC!
The Annual BMC British Automobile Spring into Summer Car Show will be held on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 from 10a – 3p.
Family Friendly- we Highly Encourage you to Bring a Kid to a car show, and this is The Car Show!
Come see the cars outside, as well as the Current projects inside our Air Conditioned shop. Wander or sit with your Friend and Club Members at one of the many tables. Clubs Very Welcome and Encouraged to bring club information to sign up new club members if desired, and don’t forget to leave some with us so we can hand it out during the year.
Check out our building improvements, and if you haven’t seen us over the last Decade, you may enjoy the new location.
Great back roads can be taken for more enjoyment to…
BMC British Automobile, Minnesota’s Largest Solely British Classic Repair and Restoration Shop located at:
444 East Dual Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 55040
Good friends. Good food. Vintage cars.
Want to drive as a group? Check out the various twin cities British Car facebook pages such as Intermarque, as there will likely be a few groups driving up.

Steve Rixen Garage Event
2024-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Rixen Home, 5995 Highview Place, Shoreview, MN, 55126, United States
Sloppy Joes, baked beans and Chips

Water provided, bring your beverage of choice
Some chairs provided

County Road J / Ash Street/ Hodgson Rd from I-35E are closed for construction so plan your route I-35W to 85th Ave / County Road J then East to Hardwood Ave or Lexington Ave from the South.

Wide Range of Subjects discussed!
Steve plans to fire up his project car, a 1960 BT7 with a brand new frame, made largely from spares.

VSCR Party (Vintage Sports Car Racing)
2024-02-19 17:00 - 21:00
There will be a shop party at Greg Wold’s shop on Monday, February 19, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Food will be provided!
BYOB

See you there!
Dan Iburg

Dave Herreid, MAHC President: “My understanding is that this party is a Mecca for Minis.. I wish I was going to be in town for this… To those that attend, take pictures and notes for the newsletter. Oh, and have a good time!”

BMC Stiff Upper Lip & Open House
2023-10-07 10:00 - 17:00
The BMC Stiff Upper Lip & Open House. Come Close the Driving Season down with us on Saturday, October 7 from 10 – 5. Hardcore British car owners who drive here with their classic are promised a truly have a Stiff Upper Lip with that cool fall breeze! We won’t speak against anyone who happens to come in a non-classic… Some club driving events start or end here, and some independent groups drive in from all over the state for this event. Come meet other British car owners, and if the weather hasn’t given cause for Salty roads as of yet, see those hard-core owners who drive their British Classics long distance deep into the end of the driving season! We’ll have hot cider and Coffee ready, and something to eat at no charge. Dust off that paper road map, and drive the winding back roads to BMC British Automobile at 444 East Dual Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 55040

Wisconsin Fall Color Drive
2023-10-07 10:00
Fall Color Drive
Join Dawsons and Lausers for a Fall Color Drive on some of their favorite Pierce County rustic roads and bucolic byways. We’ll await your arrival in Prescott at Freedom Park, which overlooks the Mississippi River. It is approximately one-half mile south on Highway 35 as you cross the river bridge and turn right at the first stoplight in Prescott, then one block east as you crest the top of the hill leading south out of town (just look for the sign to the park). The adventure begins at 10 a.m. Be there by then or be left behind.
For the convenience of those west of the Mississippi, we’ll wrap up the drive with lunch at The Smokin’ Oak Restaurant on the north end of Red Wing. It’s on U.S. 61 for an easy return to the Twin Cities area through Hastings to I-494. If you want more rustic road adventure after lunch, we’ll drive them back to Hastings.
To be sure the restaurant knows how much to thin the soup for our group, RSVP to Lausers by noon October 5 at glauser@centurylink.net or by phoning 715.262.9813. We look forward to seeing you and sharing whatever colors can be found that weekend.
Rain Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023

Lynch Mexican Fiesta
2023-09-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Mike Lynch Home, 6630 Horseshoe Curve, Chanhassan, MN, United States

California Healey Week 2023
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-23
South Lake Tahoe
September 18th – 22nd
Hosted by the
Golden Gate Austin Healey Club
Join us at the Jewel of the Sierra to display and exercise your Healey, witness incomparably spectacular sights, travel back in time on a Silver Rush railroad, bid on the Barn Find BN1 and enjoy each other’s company.
BTW, have you heard about the Barn Find BN1 we’re going to auction during CHW? It’ll be at the Dixon Swap Meet May 21st. Check it out in-person at Dixon or at https://goldengatehealeys.com/chw23-barnfind/.
There will be plenty of activities to fill the days or time to relax right on the beach of the largest alpine lake in North America.
Monday – Opening Night Reception
Tuesday – Popular Choice Car Show
Wednesday – Around-the-Lake Poker Run
Thursday – Virginia & Truckee Railroad Tour (limited spaces)
Barn Find BN1 Auction
Awards Banquet
No Host Happy Hour every night, Funkhana, Tech Sessions, Ladies Event, and Scenic Drives
*Events and schedule subject to change
$395 for a couple, $220 for a single
Registration after May 18th increases $100 for a couple or $50 for a single. So REGISTER EARLY!
Virginia & Truckee Railroad tour cost separate and optional AND FILLING UP FAST!
Hotel accommodations at Beach Retreat & Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Discount code required to book your room will be sent once paid registration is received.
Register on-line and See More Details at: https://Goldengatehealeys.com/chw-2023/

Muscle Car Shootout Labor Day Weekend
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-03 | Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), 5523 Birchdale Rd MN 56401, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
The 32nd Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout on Labor Day weekend is a perennial favorite at BIR and is a great way to cap off your summer. Sponsored by the Gopher State Timing Association, the Sept. 2-4 event features the Muscle Car Series’ grand finale on the drag strip, as well as live music, and much more.
On the drag strip, the Muscle Car Series will be wrapping up the season, as drivers duke it out for series championships. The seven Heads-Up Classes – Outlaw Pro Mod, Outlaw, King Street, Real Street, 660 Outlaw Street, and 660 Limited Street – will be center stage, featuring cars with huge horsepower that can get down the track in 6-7 seconds and crank out speeds of 200+ mph. It’s heads-up drag racing at its finest, featuring some of the fastest cars in the Midwest. Time trials and qualifying are Friday and Saturday, with eliminations on Sunday. The race also highlights 10 Index classes, the winners of which have a separate run-off to crown the Index Class Champion. Three Strip Eliminator classes, Truck Eliminator, and Manual Transmission class round out the race schedule.

Car and Caves Show
2023-08-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Chanhassen AutoPlex, 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
The Chanhassen AutoPlex sponsors Last Saturday Shows, known as “Cars and Caves.” They are a typical car show including a variety of classic cars, street rods, and exotic cars. About 400 cars come through the gate on a nice day, and there are a few hundred more cars on display in the garage condos at the Chanhassen AutoPlex. What makes these shows unique is the opportunity for folks to tour the many garage condos; each one has a different theme. The shows involve Food trucks, sometimes music, and/or other activities involved. The May show on Memorial Day weekend is the largest show of the year, and it includes a military fly over.
They also have car shows on some Wednesday evenings; which they call “Summer Nights.” The dates are published on their website: https://chanhassenautoplex.com/
There is no cost for the shows, but they do ask for a freewill donation for a charity chosen for each show.
The Chanhassen AutoPlex sponsors Last Saturday Shows, known as “Cars and Caves.” They are a typical car show including a variety of classic cars, street rods, and exotic cars. About 400 cars come through the gate on a nice day, and there are a few hundred more cars on display in the garage condos at the Chanhassen AutoPlex. What makes these shows unique is the opportunity for folks to tour the many garage condos; each one has a different theme. The shows involve Food trucks, sometimes music, and/or other activities involved. The May show on Memorial Day weekend is the largest show of the year, and it includes a military fly over.
They also have car shows on some Wednesday evenings; which they call “Summer Nights.” The dates are published on their website: https://chanhassenautoplex.com/
There is no cost for the shows, but they do ask for a freewill donation for a charity chosen for each show.

DCTC Track Day
2023-08-04, 2023-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Dakota County Technical College Track, 1300 145th Street East (County Road 42), Rosemount, MN, 55068, United States
Free for spectators; $65 per driver for the day. Spectators feel welcome to just show up.
Registration is now open for drivers who are members of InterMarque car clubs and owners of American, foreign, and vintage cars that are at least 10 years old.
Drivers should print, fill in, and send registration at the link.
DCTC 2023 flyer & registration form
Track Layout
Operating rules

Cars and Caves Show
2023-07-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Chanhassen AutoPlex, 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States

WeatherTech International Challenge
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-16 | Elkhart Lake’s Road America, N 7390 WI-67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
A mid-summer tradition, the WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America, taking place July 13-16, 2023, is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States. The WeatherTech® International Challenge road race features over 400 vintage and historic racecars competing across several days. The highlight of the 2023 event at Road America is the Kastner Cup featuring Triumph sports cars.
The WeatherTech International Challenge is a premier vintage gathering featuring everything from a special Concours d’Elegance on Friday and Saturday along the streets of Elkhart Lake, plus featured Triumph sports car racing. The 2023 event is a can’t miss spectacle for any racing enthusiast. Come out to Road America to witness this impressive racing legacy.

BMC Spring into Summer Car Show
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 | BMC British Automobile, 444 E. Dual Blvd, Isanti, MN, 55001, United States
The Annual BMC British Automobile Spring into Summer Car Show will be held on Saturday, June 3rd from 10 – 4. All makes and models are welcome. Family Friendly- we encourage you to Bring a kid to a car show, and this is that car show! Drink and food are on the house. The shop is air conditioned, is a great place to sit down with your club members, bring in new members, or find/make new friends. Current projects will be on display. Great back roads can be taken for more enjoyment up to: BMC British Automobile, Minnesota’s Largest Solely British Classic Repair and Restoration Shop at: 444 East Dual Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 55040

Street Car Showdown
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-28 | Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), 5523 Birchdale Rd MN 56401, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
BIR hosts the first major race of the 2021 season Memorial Day weekend. The Street Car Showdown kicks off the three-race Muscle Car Series on the drag strip. Featuring an impressive display of power and speed, fans get a steady dose of 200+ mph speeds and times at 6-7 seconds. It’s intense drag racing that brings race fans back year after year.
Drivers in the Muscle Car Series are competing for series points and, ultimately, a series championship. The race features cars in Outlaw Pro Mod, Outlaw, King Street, Real Street, 660 Outlaw Street and 660 Limited Street classes, which make up the Heads-Up classes where both cars launch at the same time with the winner being the first car to cross the finish line. The race also highlights 10 Index classes, the winners of which have a separate run-off to crown the Index Class Champion. Three Strip Eliminator classes, Truck Eliminator, and Manual Transmission class round out the race schedule. It’s a full weekend of racing, with qualifying that runs Friday and Saturday, and eliminations on Sunday.
Prior to the Showdown, BIR is hosting the SCCA Competition Racing License School, which is how racers can get licensed to compete in SCCA races. The school runs May 26-28 at BIR and includes both classroom instruction and on-track sessions.

Drag Racing Schedule:
Thursday, May 26
10am. . .Gates open
3:30pm – 8pm . . . Shirt Shack
Friday, May 27
7am . . . Gates open
7am – 6pm . . . Shirt Shack
10am – 5pm . . . Time Trials
11am . . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
1pm . . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
4pm . . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
Saturday, May 28
7am . . . Gates open
7am – 6pm . . . Shirt Shack
9am . . . Time trials begin
11am . . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
1pm. . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
4pm . . . Qualifying for Heads-Up Classes
7pm . . . Street Class Cruise – 4 laps around the 3.1-mile road course
9pm-1am . . . Live music by Uncle Chunk at The Wheelie Bar & Grille
Sunday, May 29
7am . . . Gates open
7am – 2pm . . . Shirt Shack
9am . . . Elimination rounds begin for all classes
Note: All times are subject to change. Tune into 105.3 FM for racing action.

Harvey West Memorial Racing (Tentative; some details TBD)
2023-05-19 00:00 - 2023-05-21 23:59 | Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), 5523 Birchdale Rd MN 56401, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
Come watch our Austin-Healey friends (and other vintage and SCCA racers) race at the famous Brainerd International Raceway.
In track action begins around 9:00 am and goes until 6:00. Our vintage friends take to the track 3 times each day.
Admission is at the SCCA building by the racing entrance, or contact someone racing that weekend and likely you can be added to their crew.

Cars and Caves Car Show
2023-04-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Chanhassen AutoPlex, 1740 Motorplex Court, Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
