My Account
The Hibiscus Coast Raiders rugby league club is spreading its social wings with the formation of a new car group for members and friends.
Club chair Carl Clayton says the idea came when a group of Old Boys realised that many of them owned classic cars, but no one belonged to a club.
“Car clubs either have to be a certain type of car, or hot rods or something, whereas we’re just into cars,” he says.
Fifteen members signed up to establish the Raiders Rumblers Classics & Customs Club and their first outing took place in January, when they staged a successful display at the annual classic car show in Kumeu.
Apart from the love of all things petrol, Carl says the club was also formed for social reasons.
“There are a lot of us guys doing a lot of winter rugby league, and sometimes partners get a little left out – that’s rugby,” he says. “But this is a good way to still do things together over the summer and include our partners and families.
“If we do a car rally there are always spare seats, so even if they don’t have a car, people can come along for the ride. And it will help to promote the club, as well.”
He says membership is open to anyone and any vehicle, but they do need to be nominated or verified by a Raiders club member.
There is a members’ message board already up and running and the club is set to formally launch on April 1.
Info: Call Raiders Rumblers president Brendan Clayton on 021 277 1702.
