John Delafield 01453 544497 john.delafield@btinternet.com
Centre Web site: www.mgccsw.com
Back in April the centre again hosted a successful Kimber Classic Trail with a healthy entry of 41 classic cars nearly all being MGs. Many thanks must go to Bruce and his team of helpers. A full report and even a link to a U-tube video taken by one of the Dutch competitors, can be found under the ‘events’ tab on our web site.
Despite a very wet day “MGs on Grass 1” was held on 12 June. Photos of Mike Searle BGT and Mike Angwin MGF illustrate the conditions. A full report again is under ‘events’ on our web site. Many thanks to the marshalls and competitors for braving the conditions. Events coming up:
MGF Register “Somerset Shenanigans” – 8-10 July, detail on the F Register web site.
MGA Register South West Tour – 17 July, detail on the MGA Register site.
MGCC Racing at Thruxton – 30 July, main club event, details on MGCC web site.
Wessex Sprint – 6 August
This year the venue has changed to Castle Combe, entry details are on our web site or call Bruce Morgan on 01275 790855, closing date for entries is 25 July. As ever marshalls will be required, call Bob Hart on 01179 409772.
“MGs on Grass 2” – 7 August
Our web site states, “Its probably the best fun you can have in a field, legally”, I’m clearly not going to make a comment on apart from saying it is ideal for your standard MG and no previous experience is required. The site, near Yatton North Somerset, is in pleasant rural surroundings and there is a pub for lunch nearby. Entry forms on our web site or call Dave Coppock on 01934 834429.
Safety First and Tyres – Nothing to do with the centre but be warned old tyres are lethal and the MOT test does not check the age of tyres. Although old tyres may look fine, even without showing any visible signs of ageing such as crazing / small cracks, the rubber harden and there is no real grip in the wet, trust me! There is ongoing debate on the subject of tyre ageing but make sure you know how to tell the age of tyres and your MG is not running old rubber. There are many web sites that tell you how to read tyre marking such as www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html. Now old is too old? Well depending what you read many web sites mention ~10 years. Drive safely.