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Twin Bay British Car Club

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!

If you have an account on FACEBOOK, go to the ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW that TBBCC Vice President Trent Tomlinson recently established to see details of the show!

"ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS

CAR SHOW"

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026

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

2026 FF II Total After Cherry Fest Car Show

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

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

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!

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.

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.