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The TWIN BAY BRITISH CAR CLUB welcomes ALL SPORTS CAR enthusiasts, not just BRITISH cars!

Scroll to the bottom of this HOME page to see how to become a member. Dues are only $25.00 per year!

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.
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 POINT TALLY for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT through the first Twelve Events follows!

These are only the TOP 25 in the overall standings. Click on the Image for a larger, printable version.

2026 FF II Standings After Road Rally #12

The 13th event on the TBBCC 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was a ROAD RALLY through Leelanau, Grand Traverse and Benzie Counties. Twelve vehicles joined the rally, with 23 members present. Event Coordinators Lonnie (with Mike's help) and Trent sent the group on a convoluted tour through the three counties, looking for specific landmarks or items along the way. The tour was around 70 miles long (longer for some of us who got temporarily lost).

The group wound up at Mulligan's Put & Grill at the Crown Golf Course.

The DeBoer's won the grand prize, getting 47 of the 50 questions correct, and were rewarded with lunch on the club. Andy Sarver's son was rewarded dessert on the club for having the closest number of "Curve" signs along the route, and the Kilbourne's won the Poll Position points, gathering an additional 5 Points.

The individual points received at this event, along photos follow.

Click on the Points Image for a larger, printable version.

A big THANKS to Lonnie, Mike and Trent for coordinating this event!

The Eleventh Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was a tour to Harbor Springs and a Visit to TBBCC Member Steve Olmstead's English Museum. Steve's Museum spans several buildings. The newest one hosts an English Tavern, a Diner, dozens of English Cars, and many signs, and parts displays. A truly remarkable display of old (and some new) English Vehicles and merchandise!

Over 20 TBBCC Members enjoyed to tour!

Thanks go to out to Steve for allowing our club to once again visit his collection!

Thanks also to Lonnie and Mike Stevens and Vice President Trent Tomlinson for coordinating this event.

The FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT Points earned at this event and Photos follow.

A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors at the 27th Annual ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW held on Sunday, August 9th!

The weather held off, some 60 great classic sports car were on display, and a large number of visitors enjoyed the show!

Award Winners follow.

Photos also follow.

ALDEN CAR SHOW AWARDS - 2026

1ST PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1948 MG TC - GEORGE MCKAY

2ND PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1976 TRIUMPH TR6 - SCOTT SIEGEL

3RD PLACE BRITISH SPORTS CAR - 1979 MGB - RUSS LEFEVRE

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 1970 JAGUAR E TYPE - MARK ALLEN

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 2007 LOTUS ELISE - BILLY GEE

BRITISH SPORTS CAR OF DISTINCTION - 2014 JAGUAR F TYPE - JEAN WOLF

1ST PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 1963 SHELBY COBRA - MARK & ELIZABETH CURRY

2ND PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 2080 CORVETTE - JOSH BARNES

3RD PLACE NORTH AMER. SPORTS CAR - 1965 CORVETTE - NORMAN HAYES

1ST PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 1989 ALPHA ROMEO GRADUATE - STEVE HAAS

2ND PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 1986 FERRARI MONDIAL - BILL DVORAK

3RD PLACE ITALIAN SPORTS CAR - 1986 FIAT X19 - AL WRIGHT

1ST PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 1958 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL - DON DRABIK

2ND PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 1983 PORSCHE 944 - JAMIE COOBATIS

3RD PLACE GERMAN SPORTS CAR - 1993 PORSCHE 928 - JAMES WALQUIST

1ST PLACE JAPANESE SPORTS CAR - 2001 HONDA S2000 - ED HALLBERG

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

SURVIVOR AWARD - 1953 MG TD - JOHN RUSSELL

RESTORATION AWARD - 1967 JAGUAR E TYPE - KEVIN BRINKERHOFF

CLASSIC AWARD - 1959 MGA - LARRY POINTE

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD - 1959 JAGUAR XK150 - DAVE KUZNICKI

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - 1974 TRIUMPH TR6 - SCOTT SIEGEL

BEST OF SHOW - 1955 MG TF - RICH MITTER (Refurbished by Hammer & Dolly)

Around 15 TWIN BAY BRITISH CAR CLUB vehicles joined the TOUR around Torch Lake led by TBBCC Past President John Russell on Saturday evening, August 8th. (Just before the ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW on Sunday, August 9th).

The group met at the Alden Depot, toured the countryside in Antrim County, and most enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Alden Park after the tour.

Photos from the tour follow!

The FINAL 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!

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

The Tenth Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was the CAR SHOW AT THE 100th NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL on Sunday, July 5th!

Around 20 TBBCC vehicles attended this year's event! The weather was perfect. Once again, the Twin Bay British Car Club had a great spot on 7th Street, just west of Union Street.

The point results and photos follow!

The Ninth Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was the COAST GUARD OPEN RAMP on Friday, July 3rd. Twelve TBBCC vehicles entered the tarmac. The rain held off since the group had to stay for the entire event. Points earned at this event follow, as well as some photos!

The Eighth Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was a cruise through the TUNNEL OF TREES north of Harbor Springs and a lunch at LEGS RESTAURANT. Around 15 TBBCC members joined the tour!

The drive through the TUNNEL OF TREES had two detours due to the recent road washouts, but the majority of the drive was great! The point results follow, along with some photos from the event.

The Seventh Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was a cruise to the Old Mission Lighthouse, then a Summer Solstice Party at TBBCC members Fred & Debbie Stoye's home!

Twenty Three members in 12 vehicles attended the event in spite of the cool, drizzly weather.

Some members toured the lighthouse, others enjoyed the view of West Bay!

The overall standings after this event are posted above, with the points earned at this event posted to the right, or below. Photos from members John Russell, Mark Googasian, Trent Tomlinson and Gary Wolf from these events follow. The Poll winner was member Jerry Roberts!

The Sixth Event for the 2026 FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT was a POKER RUN held in Traverse City on Sunday, May 31st. A list of 40 Murals painted around the Traverse City area was given to each vehicle. Five were highlighted for each participant as a "must" find. The five were different for each vehicle. A photo was required of each found mural for verification. The number of correct murals was the number of Poker Cards your team was given. The best five cards from this stack were selected as that team's Poker Hand.

The group met for pizzas at Peegeo's for handing out the cards, and for awarding the prizes.

Lee Forton and Breanna found the most murals at 27. The best Poker Hand went to the Googasian's with Five Kings. The McColls were second with Five Jacks, with Lee and Breanna third with Five Tens. The Poll Points were won by the Castiles.

A great time was had by all! The teams visited areas of town probably never seen before. The 40 Murals were part of the 59 Painted Murals around Traverse City.

The Points earned at this event follow. The overall standings are shown above. Photos also follow.

A huge THANK YOU to Activities Co-Chair Lonnie Stevens, and Mike Stevens for coordinating this event. The recommendation for this type of Poker Run was from founding TBBCC member Char Kirchner!

The Fifth FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT event was the NORTHPORT CARS IN THE PARK event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. At least 24 TBBCC members enjoyed the car show, with around 16 vehicles entered from the club! The FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT POINTS TALLY is listed above, with the points earned at this event listed alongside, or below. TBBCC member Scott Lankton won Poll Position Points!

Several TBBCC members won awards at the show.

BEST MODERN CLASSIC - 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver owned by Membership Chair Bruce Wiegand!

BEST SPORTS - 1967 Jaguar E Type owned by Founding Member Kevin Brinkerhoff!

TOP TEN - 1948 MGTC owned by George McKay!

Congratulations to these winners!

Photos from the car show follow!

The Fourth FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT event was the SPRING ADOPT-A-ROAD CLEANUP on Supply Road. Around a dozen Twin Bay British Car Club members helped clean up the one mile stretch of Supply Road from High Lake Road to Hobbs Highway. The cleanup took less than one hour. Afterward they all met at Peegeo's for Pizza on the club.

The running points tally after this event follows, along with the points earned at the event, and photos from the event.

A huge Thank You to TBBCC member Pat Egan for coordinating the event, working with MDOT and our members for the clean up!

Around 38 TWIN BAY BRITISH CAR CLUB members attended the third FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT EVENT - "A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" at the HAGERTY GARAGE in Traverse City! Activities Co-Chair Lonnie Stevens, with help from her husband Mike set up a SCAVENGER HUNT of 19 questions, all regarding something about the cars or displays in the garage! Club Treasurer Alan McColl and his wife Betty won the Hunt with 15 correct answers! Four other members had 14 answers correct! Club member Laurie Googasian won the prize for the bonus question. Refreshments were served, and the club members enjoyed checking out the over 60 vehicles on display at the garage, as well as enjoying each other's company!

A huge THANK YOU to Lonnie and Mike Stevens, and to the Hagerty Staff for making this such a fun event!

On a different note, at least three new Club Member collectibles were driven to the event, two are shown in the images that follow!

The FORMULA FUN II CIRCUIT points for this event follow, as well as the STANDINGS after this event.

CLICK on the IMAGE for a printable copy.

The Second FORMULA FUN CIRCUIT EVENT for 2026 was held on Friday, March 20th. Nine TBBCC members met at the Hayloft Inn and enjoyed dinner and lessons on how to line dance. Thanks to TBBCC Vice President TRENT TOMLINSON for coordinating this event and for inviting a couple expert LINE DANCERS to teach us the steps! Photos follow!

The first FORMULA FUN CIRCUIT EVENT for 2026 was a MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION at Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen in Elk Rapids on Saturday February 28, 2026. Photos follow!

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

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!

2025 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.

To JOIN ONLINE CLICK on "JOIN NOW" in the MENU at the top of the HOME PAGE. Enter the required information and pay with Credit Card.

If you have questions, or want a membership application form contact the TBBCC Membership Chairman Bruce Wiegand at membership@twinbaybcc.org or 309-253-1874.

You can also mail a check to: Membership Chairman Bruce Wiegand at 9122 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686-1565. Make checks out to: Twin Bay British Car Club.