The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive 2025

To all SCCQ members, and non-members who have a classic car that meets the requirements below.

The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is being run on Sunday 28 Sept 2025. Check our Event Page for it (it will be updated with new information as received): https://spritecarclub.com/events/view.php?id=QYO296L4BPS54KWJWE00AN1VNVWRD66RGSGRUTAOKNY4HXV5DFU1E72ZJ610SI8Q

If you would like to participate, you will have to:

- register soon, at the DGD website: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/

- arrange the costumes you intend to wear: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/dapper

- pay the "entry fee" - see below - start getting support, through charity donations

- and please let me know.

At this stage, the Brisbane arrangements are:

- starting point will be shown when you register, it will be at the Tramway Museum as previously. We will meet at a location close to the start, and then travel in convoy to the start. Breakfast and coffee will be available there. - entrants can arrive any time after 8.00 AM, with the Drive setting off 9.30 AM.

It will meander over the hinterland for about 60 miles, and arrive at the destination after 11.30 AM, for lunch, talks, and car viewing. There may also be some prizes.

There is a separate run starting from Noosa. The Sunshine Coast Chapter may want to look at this - Tony Slattery is in it already. https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/sponsor/country/australia?drive_id=105

There is also a Gold Coast one: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/sponsor/country/australia?drive_id=172

There are no SCCQ names yet that I can see.

Some general information is on the DGD website: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/about/

The Drive is an international event, usually held in September each year. It's only been going for a few years, and is held in lots of cities and countries around the world. It takes the format of a drive around a region for a couple of hours, then a lunch at the destination. It's a charity event, with entrants getting donations and sponsors from their contacts, supporting men's cancer and health charities. It had its genesis in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for motorcyclists.

It is in our 2025 SCCQ Calender as an event for Brisbane and our 2 Chapters.

We should register now, with plenty of time to arrange or hire the expected clothing.

There is a $50 entry fee but there can also be donations from sponsors. It doesn't clash with All British Day or other events.

There are some pre-conditions: - vehicles being entered must be manufactured on or before 31/12/1979 - vehicles must be roadworthy and registered - there is no timing or speed required, hence no MSA / CAMS permit or licences Please see the publicity details attached below. I will forward further details as they arise.

Cheers Contacts: Michael Dwyer, dwyermj@bigpond.com, 0409809761