I hear where you're coming from WB, I think the same, don't have to be a club member to be a car enthusiast. But in the end if you can't beat them join them. I recently formed a club of close friends/family minimum 5 members, put some of our cars on H rego, $50 a year Including green slip, and it works well in a trusted group of club members. With the small club can tailor club events around individual wants and fit within the rules and members don't abuse things for fear of jeopardising the club.
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