+1 for Toymods representation at Canberra events like Marques in the Park. Canberra Celica Group always has a decent representation, with a few visitors from Toymods this would explode into the biggest single representation of Japanese cars at the event. Doesn't need to be a Celica either! Last year there was an AE111 along with some Soarers, A70 Supra's as well as the classic Celicas and Corolla coupe.
The only BRZ there received a LOT of attention and the year before the two AE86's there always had a crowd around them (I watched keenly for a few of people to check out my adub parked next to them), so everyone loves to see 86's. To the younger generation they are the very icon of drifting, which might in turn act as a stepping stone into other motorsports or just car appreciation in general.
I feel there are enough associated track days for now. More family or socially orientated events might go a long way too! Well behaved cruises are fun but still gets kinda monotonous chatting over a CB radio with the infrequent stop or two. How about Toymods looks into things like go-karting or laser-tag (or even paintball!) days? Car related event planned meetings/outings like Top Gear festival where toymodders can meet up for a drink or even just a planned dress code (shirt/hat etc.) so we can spot each other in the crowd. Mix it up a bit and get some exposure too maybe?
Hate to make things more busier for the board members, just throwing out my 2c. I would love nothing more than to be involved and assisting with a club but my personal life right now doesn't allow for any of it, I barely even get time to work on my adub. Right now Toymods is nothing more to me than a time passing exercise whilst I need to be at my desk at work, and a great group of people I hope to catch up with more once I have a working car and more free time. Hoping to support it in the only ways I can; encouraging the spirit of community and paying my dues.
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