Background.
The HSV Owners Club of NSW (incorporating HDT) Inc. welcomes car owners who have purchased these unique, Australian-built high performance vehicles.
These cars are amongst the world’s fastest production sedans, giving performance, handling and comfort at half the cost of their European equivalent. All this whilst maintaining their identity as Australian cars built for Australian conditions.
The culture of the Club is informal with an emphasis on family participation. Club activities are many and varied including:
* Sunday Runs
* Motor Sports including hill climbs, drag racing, airport sprints and roll racing
* Club Motorsport Championship based on the Motorsport Australia NSW Supersprint Championships
* Muscle Car Show Club Championship
* Bonnets Up Club displays including at the Sydney Shannons Classic and All Holden Day
* Motor Show and Promotional Displays
* Special Events including HSV Fest
* Weekends Away
* Driver Training, plus many other activities.
The main aim of the Club is to create interest for all members on more than one level and that their families can also find excitement and enjoyment in the Club’s activities.
Hence the motto of HDT Special Vehicles, “We Build Excitement”, evolved into our club motto, “We Drive Excitement”.
To help protect our members and the public at the events and activities which our Club is involved in, an automated emergency defibrillator and First Aid kit that was proudly funded by the NSW Government has been permanently installed in our Club’s trailer (pictured above).
Additional benefits of membership include:
* A subscription to the bi-monthly Behind the Wheel magazine valued at $60
* A free Club Polo Shirt to new members valued at $50
* Membership of a Motorsport Australia Sporting Car Club which will allow you to compete in Motorsport Australia permitted events.
* Access to the RMS Historic / Classic Plates scheme for cheap conditional registration for vehicles over 30 years old
* Member discount pricing for the Club’s recommended Black Knight global tracking systems and to the Steer Safely driving programs
* Sharing of technical information and resources
* Access to members only events and merchandise
* Increased driver skills through driver training
* Compete in Supersprint rounds
* Being part of a united voice across every state of Australia and New Zealand
* HSV recognition and patronage of events through the Walkinshaw Group
History
The NSW Branch of the HDT Owners’ Club was formed in 1985 with eligibility for membership being open only to owners of vehicles improved by the former HDT Special Vehicles Pty. Ltd.
In 1988 membership was extended to owners of Commodore and Statesman models enhanced by Holden Special Vehicles, and in 1991 the club changed its name to the HDT-HSV Owners’ Club of N.S.W.
2001 saw another name change and it is now named the HSV Owners Club of NSW (incorporating HDT) Inc.
Please click here for a full History of our Club. It has a heritage starting with Peter Brock that is unmatched by any other car club in Australia.
Eligibility.
Owners of genuine HDT or HSV plated vehicles are eligible to join the Club. The owner must present the car on the request of the Committee (if required) to substantiate the eligibility of the vehicle.
HDT cars built after the Peter Brock ownership of the HDT company are not eligible, which means only HDT cars with a build plate number 4246 or earlier are eligible.
If a vehicle is a VC or VH series but does not bear a HDT plate, it may be eligible to be plated. These vehicles are eligible for membership of the Club.
In 2019 the Club voted to accept Chevrolet vehicles bearing an HSV build plate.
A valid email address is required for membership as emails are the Club’s main method of communication with it’s members.
Membership
There are several levels of membership available to suit everybody’s ownership and participation requirements.
New members can join for either 1 year or 3 years. A 3 year membership will make a saving in membership fees and also save having to go through the renewal process for the next two years!
Single Full Membership ($90 pa / $240 3 yr subscription) is for an owner of a genuine qualifying vehicle, while Family Membership ($100 pa / $270 3 yr subscription) has the same benefits as Full Membership but includes the member’s partner and children under 18 for only a slight additional cost. With Family Membership, all the family can enjoy the Club benefits such as discounts on Events and entry into Car Shows.
Associate Membership ($75 pa / $195 3 yr subscription) is available for previous full members who no longer own a qualifying vehicle but wish to continue their association with the Club, while Special Associate Membership ($75 pa / $195 3 yr subscription) is available to owners of non qualifying vehicles who would like to participate in Club Supersprints.
There is a “once only” joining fee of $40.00 and this includes a free club polo shirt valued at more than the joining fee!
If you have any questions about Membership, please contact our Membership Secretary, Andi Willelson on 0420 986 372
It is easy to join online, just click here to Register and create your Account and Log in, then once you have logged in, please click here and choose the membership level that you want.
Our Club also has a Private Facebook group for members only to communicate and view the latest photos and videos. To be added to this private group please email our Social Media Administrator who will confirm your current club membership and then add you to this group.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) commencing 8:00pm in the ARDC Hinxman Room (on top of pits, at the control tower end), Eastern Creek Raceway, Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek. Entry via Ferrers Road and Gate A.
Motorsport Australia Member Club
The Club has been a Sporting Club affiliated with Motorsport Australia (previously CAMS) since 1985 and achieved it’s 30 year milestone in 2015. The Club is active in supporting Motorsport Australia and holds it’s Annual Club Motorsport Championships in conjunction with the Motorsport Australia NSW Supersprint Championships. Please click here for more information about these Championships. Club members are covered at Club events through Motorsport Australia Public Liability Insurance. The Club encourages members to participate in Motorsport Australia events whether as a competitor or official. Two Club members (Brett Gilles and Ian Williams) have chaired the Motorsport Australia NSW Supersprint Panel and Ian Williams is currently an elected member of the Motorsport Australia NSW State Council Executive, the body that oversees Motorsport Australia activities in this State.
Regulatory Information
Trading Name: HSV Owners Club of NSW (Inc HDT) Inc
ABN: 49 282 152 059
Incorporated in NSW under the Associations Incorporations Act 2009
Incorporation number: Y1250403