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Becoming a Member
Members of the public wishing to join Kapiti Car Club can do so by downloading and completing the below membership form.

If you have any questions about membership or our club in general please see our contacts page for contact information for the relevant members of our committee.

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About Kapiti Car Club

Kapiti Car Club was founded in 1976 by a small group led by Peter Parnell, Cheryl and Shane Murland. This was as a result of the 70’s urban drift which saw a number of motorsport people moving from the City to enjoy the more tranquil Kapiti Coast.

Apart from night trials and other social based motorsport, gravel sprints quickly attracted popularity due mainly to the number of country roads in the surrounding area, Kapiti was now on the map as a progressive club led by enthusiastic people on a path to success.

Developing talent is a hallmark of Kapiti Car Club. Having several National title holders recognizes the depth of experience that members can tap into.

Among the achievers who are either current or retired members are:

 
  National Rally:   National Motorkhana:
  Junior National Rally Champion 1999 Karl Robinson   1979, 1982/84/85/86, 1988, 1990 Dick Gardner
  National Rally Co Driver Champion 1992 Jim Robb   National Gold Star Trials Champions 198 Dick and Jan Gardner
  National Club Rally Champion 2000 Struan Robertson
  National Club Rally Champion 2001 Shane Murland   NZ Touring Cars:
  National Kiwi 2 Rally Champion 2006 Aaron Cook     NZ Touring Car Champion 1987 Glen McIntyre
  ClubSport National Autocross Champion
  2005 and 2007		 Alan Groves     FIA NZ Touring Car Series Champion 1987 Glen McIntyre
          
  Central Region Rally:  
Peter Parnell   Mazda Pro7 Racing:
John Clunie   Pro7 N.I Champion 2000 Aaron Harris
  Aaron Cook     Pro7 N.I Champion 2004 Aaron Prosser
  Paul Black      
        MSNZ Distinguished Service Award 2008  
        John Clunie



With over 200 members Kapiti Car Club continues to provide members with a friendly forum from which to pursue their interest in motor sport. Although the gravel roads have gradually become sealed due to population growth, Kapiti continues to seek out venues that provide a playground that challenges drivers to hone their skills and enjoy their sport.

 

 
Kapiti Car Club Honours Board

  2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
  Presidents Trophy Aaron Harris Aaron Prosser Shane Murland Andrew Fawcett Shane Murland Aaron Cook  
  Club Captains Trophy Bruce Sollitt Evan Cook Aaron Prosser Alan Groves Aaron Cook Aaron Cook
S Campbell		  
  A.H Motorsport Trophy Aaron Harris Aaron Prosser n/a Andew Fawcett n/a n/a  
  Robinson Rallisport Trophy Greg Bott Evan Cook n/a Struan Robertson Aaron Cook
S Campbell		 Aaron Cook
S Campbell		  
  GR Motorsport Trophy Greg Bott Paul Black Gavin Pollard Aaron Cook Paul Black Tim Hamilton  
  Committee Tarmac Cup Chris Newman Ian Thompson John Christian Daniel Gordon Daniel Gordon Daniel Gordon  
  Clubsport Gravel Cup Bruce Sollitt Chris Hayman Campbell Wilson n/a Matt Paterson Luke Newman  
  Clubsport Tarmac Cup Bryan Heathcote Mike Wellington Mark Crundwell Ian Thomson Adam Bligh Scott Kreyl  
  Gardner Trophy Most Promising Aaron Prosser Evan Cook Paul Black Blair Murray Ashton Mealings Sam Gordon  
  KE Parnell Invite Trophy Aaron Cook Struan Robertson Ross - Kery Bidmead Struan Robertson Struan Robertson Gavin Pollard  
  Barbara Memorial Trophy Bryan Heathcote Bruce Sollitt Ross Bidmead Dale Boorer Mal Clunie Bryan Heathcote  
  Trophy of Appreciation Peter TSE
D&S Allen		 Kerry Gordon Mark - Nemo Whale Blair Murray Marty Bertlesen Julie Martin  
  Life Member       John Clunie      

 
 

 
A Brief History of The Trophies

Presidents Trophy 2002
Presented by John Clunie to recognise the highest achiever in National or International Competition.
Club Captains Trophy 2002
Awarded to the person who achieves the most meritorious result in Clubsport competition.
Aaron Harris Motorsport Trophy 2002
Presented by Aaron Harris to recognise the highest achiever in a Summer Circuit Series.
Robinson Rallisport trophy 2002
Awarded to the highest achiever in a National Rally Series.
GR Motorsport Trophy 2002
Presented by Greg Bott and Rex Mudgway to recognise the highest achiever in a Regional Gravel Series.
Kapiti Car Club Committee Tarmac Cup 2002
Awarded to the highest achiever in regional tarmac competition including Winter Series racing and special interest categories.
Clubsport Gravel Cup 2002
Awarded to the highest achiever at Gravel events run under a clubsport permit.
Clubsport Tarmac Cup 2002
Awarded to the highest achiever at Tarmac events run under a clubsport permit.
Gardner Trophy – Most Promising driver 1977
Presented in the 70’s by Dick and Jan Gardner to recognise and encourage the most promising driver in any discipline.
KE Parnell Trophy 1976
Presented in 1976 by club founders the Parnell family, Awarded to the driver who enters the greatest number of invite events under their Kapiti membership.
Barbara Memorial Trophy 1976
Presented in 1976 by Bill Gascoigne in memory of his then late Wife who believed greatly in the value of dedication to service.
This trophy is intended to recognise the person who has contributed outstanding service to the club.
Kapiti Car Club Trophy of Appreciation 2002
Awarded to a person/s who need not be club members but may for special reasons be deserving of recognition and appreciation.