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Twin Bay British Car Club

About Our Members

We are a club of more than 200 members who are passionate about cars. The club was founded over 25 years ago by a small group of British sports car owners to share the spirit of collecting, maintaining and driving interesting vehicles.A few key points:

Members are mainly from the Midwest and most live within 80 miles of Traverse City (situated on twin bays of Lake Michigan) in Northwestern Lower Michigan.
You don't need a British sports car to be part of the fun. Vehicles of all types you'd see at a cars & coffee are represented--including American, British French, German, Italian, Japanese and a handful of others. And they include sports cars, sedans, military vehicles, motorcycles and trucks.
In fact, all are welcome to club activities focused on fellowship and motorized enjoyment.
2025 TBBCC President Kirt Kilbourne and wife Heather.

CHECK OUT THE NEWS

IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE OLD CLUB NEWSLETTERS, CHECK OUT THE "NEWS" SECTION ON THE WEBSITE:

FIRST SECTION INCLUDES "NEWS" SUBMITTED BY CLUB MEMBERS.

SECOND SECTION INCLUDES "PAST TBBCC EVENTS". (AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS POSTED ON THE "HOME" PAGE THESE EVENTS MOVE TO THE "NEWS" SECTION).

THIRD SECTION

INCLUDES “MEMBER MARKETPLACE”

FOURTH SECTION

INCLUDES "HELPFUL TIPS FROM MEMBERS".

FIFTH SECTION INCLUDES "PROGRAMS FROM MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS".

IF ANYONE HAS A NEWS ARTICLE OR HELPFUL TIPS THEY WISH TO SHARE WITH THE CLUB SEND AN EMAIL TO:

gwolf7075@yahoo.com.

ALSO - AFTER MEMBERS LOG IN TO THE WEBSITE, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS HOME PAGE FOR TBBCC MERCHANDISE SALES LINK thru WAGNER'S SIGNS & APPAREL! Embroidered logos for MG and TRIUMPH also available!

The Preliminary 2026 FORMULA FUN II SCHEDULE has been developed by TBBCC Activities Co-Chair Lonnie Stevens and VP Trent Tomlinson. The 2026 Schedule follows, as well as the rules for 2026. Please read the rules thoroughly, they have changed from last year!

As details are firmed up on several of these events, this schedule will be updated.

CLICK on each document to pull up a larger, printable version.

A Festive Time was had by all who attended the January 3, 2026 TWIN BAY BRITISH CAR CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY!

The party was held at the Hotel Indigo, downtown Traverse City. The party included hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, a dinner buffet, and a DJ for our entertainment!

President Kirt Kilbourne conducted a short business meeting, consisting primarily of swearing in the TBBCC Officers for 2026. They are the same as 2025:

Kirt Kilbourne - President

Trent Tomlinson - Vice President

Alan McColl - Treasurer

Jean Wolf - Secretary

Jeff DeBoer - Past President

As part of the entertainment TBBCC member, Membership Chairman, and Past President Bruce Wiegand performed an informative sketch regarding his bevy of hats from around the world, helped by his wife Beth! Some hats pertained to the various cars he owned, as well as various countries he visited. Some made the cut, some did not!

Immediate Past President Jeff DeBoer recited his 2026 version of "TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" - the TBBCC version!

Jeff's poem is attached.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Erica Ferguson for coordinating the event, Alan McColl for tracking attendance & paying the bills, Trent Tomlinson for the DJ Entertainment & PA system, Scott Lankton and Karel for bringing the table name plates, Kirt Kilbourne for leading the meeting, Bruce & Beth Wiegand for his humorous skit, and Jeff DeBoer for his unique poem!

2026 Holiday Party TWAS Poem

THE ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW on Sunday, August 10th was a BRILLIANT SUCCESS! (Some may say a SMASHING SUCCESS)!

Over 80 Classic Sports Cars were in attendance. The rain held off but participants and guests braved a very warm, humid day!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who attended and volunteered!

SHOW RESULTS are posted below, as well as photos from the day!

ALDEN CAR SHOW AWARDS - 2025

VALVE COVER RACING - SKIP HUKSAK

1ST PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1963 MGB - NOEL HARRINGTON

2ND PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1960 MGA - BUD ALKEMA

3RD PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1960 TR3 - JOHN REYNOLDS

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 1952 MGTD - GEORGE MCKAY

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 1965 MG 1100 - MARK GREBE

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 1959 AUSTIN HEALEY 100-6 - SHIRLEY HALLANDAL

1ST PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 1963 VETTE - RICHARD WOLLAM

2ND PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 2016 VETTE - MERLE ADAMS

3RD PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 1989 BUICK REATTA - JOHN FORTUNA

1ST PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 2019 FIAT 124 SPIDER - MATTHEW BADE

2ND PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 2017 FIAT SPIDER - BOB PELTO

3RD PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 1972 PANTERA - FRED STOYE

1ST PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 1997 PORSCHE 911 - ROB SCHNEIDER

2ND PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 1958 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL - DON DRABIK

3RD PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 2001 BMW Z3 - CRAIG CORRIVEAU

1ST PLACE JAPANESE SPORTS CAR - DATSUN 240Z - DEAN GINTHER

2ND PLACE JAPANESE SPORTS CAR - 1990 MAZDA MIATA - BECKY HALLANDAL

3RD PLACE JAPANESE SPORTS CAR - DATSUN 280 Z - STEPHEN KANE

SURVIVOR AWARD - 1931 MG MAGNA F TYPE - KEN KLEMMER

RESTORATION AWARD - 1960 ALFA ROMEO - JOSEPH BARTUSEK

CLASSIC AWARD - 1954 JAGUAR XK 120 OTS - LARRY PECK

BUSTED KNUCKLE AWARD - 1967 SUNBEAM ALPINE - AL MONTOYE

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD - 1974 MGB - AMY BROWN

CHIEF JUDGES AWARD - 1972 PORSCHE 911 TARGA - TED MCCREADY

BEST OF SHOW - 1966 AUSTIN HEALEY - GARY BAUER

The North American MGB Registrar organization (NAMGBR) is running a promotion, looking for new members. Click on the following IMAGE for a blow-up version of their new FLYER that explains the benefits of joining this Classic Car organization!

TBBCC member Alan Ashworth once again got permission for the Twin Bay British Car Club to display our cars on the Coast Guard Tarmac during the OPEN RAMP event just ahead of the National Cherry Festival! Thirteen cars joined the event, with around 17 TBBCC members. The group was allowed onto the tarmac an hour before the general public, so we could enjoy viewing the various aircrafts!

A big THANK YOU to Alan for coordinating this event again this year. This was the fourth year for this event!

Around 25 TBBCC members enjoyed another SUMMER SOLSTICE party at Debbie and Fred Stoye's home on Friday, June 20, 2025. The club provided KFC chicken and members brought dishes to share. The weather was perfect! Kirt's message was short! Eleven vehicles were on display!

Big THANK YOU to Debbie and Fred for another enjoyable evening!

The Good Times Rolled for 18 TBBCC members at Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen on Saturday, March 22, 2025 for a Mardi Gras Celebration!

A HUGE THANKS to Activities Co-Chair Lonnie Stevens for coordinating this event!

Beads and Prizes were handed out, as well as crowns for the King and Queen of the event (Kirt & Heather Kilbourne).

The following is the Fall Meeting Schedule for the TWIN BAY BRITISH CAR CLUB for 2025:

Click on the Schedule Image for a printable copy.

NEW ALDEN VIDEO

One of the presentations at the January 4, 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY, was a 20 minute video of the 2024 ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW produced by TBBCC member and new Vice President Trent Tomlinson! This was the 25th Anniversary of the Alden Car Show sponsored by TBBCC!

CLICK on the IMAGE to the right (or below if on a smart phone) to see the YouTube video!

Thank you Trent!

The link that follows pulls up a YouTube video that TBBCC member Trent Tomlinson produced about the 24th Alden Classic Sports Car Show on August 13, 2023. Click on the IMAGE to the right (or below if using a smartphone). Enjoy!

If you want to learn more about TBBCC visit our 25th Anniversary video at www.wevideo.com/view/3129348979, or click on the IMAGE to the right (or below if using a smartphone).

Become a Member

You can become a member by applying and paying the dues of $25 for 12 months. You will receive a name badge for both you and your Co-Driver who also becomes a voting member. Renewal dues are $25 for an additional 12 months. Dues are payable by check to: Membership Chairman Bruce Wiegand at 9122 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686-1565.

For information and a membership applications form, contact brwiegand@aol.com or 309-253-1874.