It appears that Car season in switzerland is in full swing now. Aside from the “Bergrennen Oberhallau” in two weeks (the local and beautiful hillclimb), there are a lot of cool events in September which i thought i have to share with you. I usually don’t advertise anything on my website, but these events are just worth a visit and i like to support the hard working people who make these events possible.

1) There is a new Japanese old- and youngtimer meeting this year. I don’t know who organizes it, but i thought it might be worth a try. According to the flyer, cars to 1998 build year are allowed. There’s a Classic japanese racecar exhibition too and entry is free.

2) Toyota old- and youngtimer meet. This is an annual meet which i’ve never been able to attend but i wish i could have gone to drool over the old legends. If you own a toyota, or just like them, this is the place to go. Toyota classic car scene in switzerland is strong with some very rare cars…

3) Memorial Hillclimb Steckborn. This one is a bit more special. The memorial hillclimb is a Hillclimb with lots of classic cars. the last time i was able to attend a few years ago (it’s not every year) it had quite a bit of cool japanese machines in the mix as well. Some old toyota’s, Datsun’s and even super rare Mazda’s fighting the clock up the hill. Also it’s at the beatiful lake of Bodensee, so you have an awesome view from the hill as well 🙂

So, recently me and my wife made a 4850km Road trip to sweden. Three weeks of driving, our wedding in the middle and then some more driving. Coast to Coast.
My daily mazda performed very well, and proved it can handle luggage for three weeks plus a complete wedding Decoration, a box of wine-bottles and camping set nicely. there was even some spare-space 🙂

In sweden you will obviously see a lot of volvo’s some random SAAB’s and everything else, but what always impresses me is the amount of enthusiast cars you see there. it was probably due to the nice weather, but we saw a lot of cool cars out on the road, unfortunately my camera wasn’t always on hand to take picture. But what also impresses me every time is the amount of US- and custom cars you see in sweden. you probably see more classic detroit steel on the road than you do in america these days 🙂

This guy got the full package at one of the camping spots we stopped:

On our way up i stopped by Andreas Carlsson. We have written to each other many times in the past and we have exchanged some parts and knowledge.
He has one of the most beautiful driver-Z’s i’ve ever seen with some rare parts on it too.

Thanks for taking the time to show us the car, starting it and for a nice chat. I could have stayed much longer, but as you know, we had a long way ahead that day…
It was great to finally meet a person i have only known thanks to this blog and i hope we meet again whenever the opportunity is there 🙂

Like every year i like to support our local Hillclimb race in Oberhallau. A lot of people work hard for it and it’s an incredibly cool race. If you have time i really can recommand to co there. lots of cool cars on track and in the parking lot. laid back atmosphere, and the possibility to talk to all the racers, mechanics and see the cars close and racing the clock.

The day includes race-laps from the Swiss hillcimb championships, KW-Berg cup and many more. It usually hosts some classic car laps in the brakes, a soap-box downhill race for kids and driftcar showlaps. Note sure if i can make it this year due to a tight schedule, but i hope so 🙂

For more details check out www.Bergrennen-oberhallau.ch

Every few years Hondaholics Member “Turki” organizes a little cruise for all the Forum members. This year it was my first attendance and all i have to say was: It was a perfect day with lots of nice people. Some old and new faces. some spirited drives with the EK9  and a wide range of Hondas of all kinds. From stock to tuned, from classics to a few-weeks-new. From daily rides to Sports-machines. everything was there. Thanks all and see you next time.
(BTW: On the way there i came across a small shop which seemed to be specialized in RX-7, so i had a  quick stop and snapped a few pics, which are included as well.) Enjoy the pictures 🙂